Transactional Finance Assistant 

Location: 18 Merton High Street 
Contract: Full-time, Permanent 
Department: Finance

The Role 

This is a hands-on transactional finance role, ideal for someone who is reliable, organised and confident working with numbers. You will support the day-to-day processing of financial transactions across Accounts Payable, banking, reconciliations and expenses, helping to ensure accuracy, control and timely delivery. 

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business, taking ownership of tasks from start to finish and contributing to a well-established team that values consistency, teamwork and attention to detail. 

 Key Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable 

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and employee expense claims in line with company policies 

• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries or discrepancies 

• Supporting payment runs in accordance with agreed terms and approval processes 

Banking & Reconciliations 

• Completing daily bank reconciliations 

• Accurately recording receipts, payments and internal transfers 

• Supporting cash-related activities, including VAT processes and cash forecasting 

Month-End & Controls 

• Assisting with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations 

• Maintaining accurate records for key accounts such as creditors and cash 

• Providing transactional data to support reporting, audits and reviews 

Operational Support 

• Liaising with operational, engineering and procurement teams to validate invoices 

• Supporting internal and external audit requests 

• Identifying opportunities to improve transactional processes 

• Providing cover and support to colleagues when required 

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, detail-focused and comfortable working with numbers in an administrative or finance environment. 

You will bring: 

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or numeracy-focused administrative role 

• Confidence using Excel and financial systems 

• A good understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliations 

• High attention to detail and pride in producing accurate work 

• A positive, team-focused approach with strong communication skills 

• The ability to manage routine tasks reliably while handling queries professionally 

Experience in transport, logistics or a similar operational environment is helpful, but not essential. 

 Why Join Go-Ahead London? 

• Join a stable, long-established Finance team with strong working relationships 

• Gain exposure to a wide range of transactional finance activities 

• Work within a business that plays a vital role in London’s transport network 

• Opportunities to build a longer-term career within a structured corporate environment 

Salary: £30k