Finance & Operations Coordinator (Part-Time, Growth Role)
Terra Global Solutions Group
Reports to: Managing Director, working closely with the Group CEO and leadership team
About Us
Terra Global Solutions is an international technology group operating across the UK, USA, India, Thailand and UAE. We help technology companies in aerospace, defence, communications and electronics establish and grow their presence in international markets through tailored sales channel development, business support and market expansion services.
Following recent acquisitions in the United States and India, we are entering an exciting phase of growth and are strengthening our operational and financial infrastructure to support global expansion.
Our Culture
This is a small, globally distributed team. While this role is based in our Milton Keynes office, most collaboration takes place remotely.
We work in a high-trust, high-responsibility environment where people are expected to take ownership, work independently, and communicate clearly across time zones. Initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement are central to how we operate, and everyone is encouraged to contribute to shaping the business as it grows.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Finance & Operations Coordinator to help build the financial and operational foundations of a rapidly growing international technology group
This role is essential to ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial administration and operational coordination across multiple group companies.
Following the integration of newly acquired businesses, this position will take ownership of key finance administration tasks while also supporting purchasing, supplier coordination, and operational processes.
This is a hands-on SME role, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working closely with senior leadership in a fast-moving international business.
As Terra Global Solutions continues to grow internationally, there is a clear opportunity for the successful candidate to take on increased responsibility and develop into an Operations Manager or Business Operations Lead role.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Bookkeeping (Primary Focus)
- Process supplier invoices and customer invoices
- Maintain purchase and sales ledgers
- Perform bank reconciliations
- Prepare supplier payment runs for approval
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Process monthly payroll
- Process employee expenses
- Support month-end accounting activities
- Assist with VAT and financial reporting preparation
- Maintain accurate financial records across multiple group companies
- Liaise with external accountants and advisors
- Ensure financial documentation is accurate and well organised
Operations & Supplier Coordination
- Raise and manage purchase orders
- Maintain supplier records and documentation
- Track supplier deliveries and lead times
- Support logistics and shipping coordination
- Assist with inventory administration
- Monitor stock and highlight shortages
- Support operational tracking and reporting
- Assist with internal process improvements
Business & Administrative Support
- Support coordination between UK, USA, India, Thailand and UAE teams
- Assist with integration of newly acquired businesses
- Maintain operational action trackers
- Support company administration and documentation control
- Assist management with ad-hoc business tasks and projects
- Help improve internal systems and processes – building policies and SOPs
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in bookkeeping, finance administration, or accounts assistant role
- Experience using accounting software Xero
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
- Comfortable working in a growing SME environment
Desirable
- AAT qualification
- Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology sectors
- Purchasing or procurement experience
- Inventory or MRP system experience
- Exposure to international business operations
- Experience supporting multiple companies or entities
- Experience working with external accountants
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who:
- Diligent and detail-oriented
- Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion
- Is proactive and does not wait to be chased
- Enjoys problem-solving and improving processes
- Is comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Enjoys variety and responsibility
- Is organised, structured, and reliable
- Wants to grow with a business long-term
Key Performance Indicators
- Accurate and timely financial records
- Supplier invoices processed efficiently
- Bank reconciliations completed on schedule
- Clear visibility of financial position across the group
- Purchase orders processed accurately
- Improved operational processes over time
- Effective coordination between international teams
- Effective support of senior leadership to enable strategic focus
What We Offer
- Location: Mount Mill Farm, Wicken, Milton Keynes
- Hours: Part-Time - 20 hours per week (flexible schedule)
- Competitive hourly rate: £16–£18 per hour
- Equivalent Full-Time Salary: £33,280 – £37,440 per annum
- Actual part-time salary (20 hrs/week): £16,640 – £18,720 per annum
- Flexible part-time working (20 hours/week initially)
- 132 hours paid holiday per annum (pro-rata equivalent of 25 days plus bank holidays)
- Opportunity to increase hours as the business grows
- Opportunity to develop into an Operations Manager role
- Exposure to international business operations
- Work across engineering, manufacturing, technology, operations and finance functions
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-making
- Entrepreneurial and fast-growing business environment
- Potential international travel opportunities
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience and interest in the role to:
Anthea Cosstick,
Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Experience:
Work Location: In person
