# Finance Assistant - FTC (3 Months)

**Company:** [BLAST](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/caFzwmsn6Bw31QmtBwPeuX.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Department:** Corporate

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## Description

**About BLAST**

At BLAST, we’re all about creating extraordinary live and digital experiences — from arena-packing esports tournaments to unforgettable content that engages fans around the globe. We **Make It Bold** by challenging the norm and delivering fresh, creative formats that redefine what’s possible in the industry. We **Make It Together** by building close, collaborative partnerships with world-leading game publishers and brands to produce truly world-class results. And we **Make It Happen** by bringing energy, precision, and a problem-solving mindset to everything we do — across games like Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, Rainbow Six Siege, Rocket League, and Fortnite.  
  
If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and share our passion for pushing boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.  
  
**The Role**

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to join the FinOps team and support the day-to-day running of our Accounts Payable function. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone early in their finance career who wants hands-on exposure to a fast-paced, international business environment. You will be working closely with the FinOps Manager and broader team to keep our payables running smoothly — processing invoices, handling supplier queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our AP processes.

**Responsibilities**

Accounts Payable

-   Process and post supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner via our AP platform (Pivot)
-   Match invoices to purchase orders and obtain appropriate approvals in line with internal workflows
-   Prepare and run payment runs, ensuring banking details are correctly recorded and verified
-   Handle supplier queries professionally and escalate where required
-   Maintain accurate vendor records, including onboarding new suppliers
-   Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements

Finance Operations Support

-   Support month-end close activities including aged creditor reporting and accruals
-   Assist with event cost reconciliation following BLAST tournaments and live events
-   Maintain and file financial documentation in line with audit requirements
-   Support the team with ad-hoc reporting and data extraction from SAP Business One
-   Contribute to process improvement initiatives as the team scales  
    

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

-   Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Sponsorship, Production, Events) to resolve invoice queries
-   Communicate professionally with external suppliers and partners regarding payment status
-   Assist with onboarding correspondence and payment-related communications

## Requirements

**Essential**

-   Minimum 1 year of experience in an Accounts Payable or finance administration role
-   Good understanding of the end-to-end AP process (PO matching, invoice posting, payment runs)
-   High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and reconciliation
-   Strong communication skills - comfortable dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial data
-   Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a varied workload

**Desirable**

-   Experience with SAP Business One, Pivot, or a similar AP/ERP platform
-   Exposure to a multi-entity or multi-currency environment
-   Studying towards AAT or equivalent finance qualification
-   Experience in a media, entertainment, sports, or events business

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary package
-   Enhanced parental leave
-   Pension and Health Insurance
-   Awesome central office in the centre of London
-   Team building and social events
-   Team breakfasts, snacks and sodas
-   Company trips (March 2026 we all went to Berlin and had a BLAST)