About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Management Accountant / Finance Operations Accountant to support the company’s day-to-day finance operations, accounting coordination, reporting processes, and internal controls.
This role combines accounting execution, finance operations, and process coordination. It is well suited to candidates with experience in accounting, finance operations, audit, or SME finance support environments who are comfortable working in a structured but fast-paced business setting.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Finance Operations
- Maintain accurate financial and operational records, including revenue, costs, expenses, accounts receivable, and accounts payable tracking.
- Support invoice processing, payment requests, expense reimbursements, and approval tracking workflows.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, account checks, and AR/AP follow-up activities.
- Prepare supporting schedules, financial summaries, and operational reports for management review.
- Support month-end processes in collaboration with finance leads or external accountants.
- Organise and maintain supplier records, contracts, invoices, and supporting finance documentation.
Financial Control & Compliance Support
- Assist with expense reviews, payment verification, and compliance with internal approval procedures.
- Identify missing documentation, unusual transactions, or incomplete approval processes for escalation.
- Maintain clear audit trails and structured finance filing systems.
- Support VAT documentation preparation, management reporting, and audit-related requests.
- Contribute to the improvement of finance SOPs, workflows, and internal control processes.
Cross-functional Coordination
- Liaise with internal departments, suppliers, advisers, and external stakeholders regarding finance-related matters.
- Track outstanding items and ensure follow-up actions are completed in a timely manner.
- Support finance-related projects, including process improvements, historical data clean-up, and system migration support.
RequirementsEssential
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance operations, audit, internal controls, or similar functions.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to reconcile, organise, and analyse financial data accurately.
- High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and reliable execution ability.
- Good numerical and analytical capability with sound logical thinking.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams.
- Comfortable supporting both operational finance tasks and process improvement initiatives.
Desirable
- Experience within SME finance, audit, internal controls, or finance operations environments.
- Familiarity with accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
- Experience supporting budgeting, payment processes, expense reviews, or AR/AP functions.
- Basic understanding of UK finance compliance processes, including VAT documentation and audit trail maintenance.
- Mandarin and English bilingual capability is advantageous.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Exposure to finance operations, controls, and business process improvement
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to grow within a developing finance function
Pay: £29,420.00-£42,299.55 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
