Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Reports to: Finance Manager

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their EMEA Finance Shared Services team located in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in Accounts Payable and transactional finance who is looking to broaden their exposure across month-end activities, balance sheet reconciliations, management accounts support, and wider finance operations within an international business environment.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records while supporting critical month-end and day-to-day accounting processes.

What You'll Be Doing

As Finance Assistant, you'll be involved in a wide range of finance activities, including:

  • Supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable and purchase ledger activities
  • Maintaining accurate supplier records and resolving invoice or statement discrepancies
  • Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are correctly authorised
  • Managing employee expenses and company credit card transactions
  • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items
  • Maintaining accruals and prepayments within the general ledger
  • Supporting month-end close activities, including journal postings and management accounts preparation
  • Reconciling intercompany balances and collaborating with international stakeholders
  • Managing daily cashbook updates and reconciliations
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register and related accounting entries
  • Supporting annual budgeting activities and ad hoc finance projects
  • Providing occasional cover for Accounts Receivable activities when required

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

  • At least 3-4 years of experience in a finance or accounting position
  • Previous exposure to Accounts Payable processes
  • A good understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Advanced user knowledge of Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Office suite
  • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  • Experience working with foreign currencies
  • Strong communication skills and confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders
  • Fluent Danish and English 

Nice to Have

  • Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems
  • Experience with Concur or similar expense management software
  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Progress towards an accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent)

What's on Offer?

  • Broad exposure across multiple areas of finance and accounting
  • Opportunity to work within an international EMEA finance function
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Excellent development opportunities for finance professionals looking to grow their career
  • Varied responsibilities with exposure to month-end, reporting, audit, and process improvement activities

 

If you're looking for a role that offers real variety and the opportunity to develop your finance expertise within a dynamic international environment, we'd love to hear from you.