Job Description
Basis – Full Time – 39 hours per week
Location – Hybrid
Salary – £30k – 40k - negotiable depending on experience.
Company Summary
We are a young, forward-thinking company specialising in providing professional business support services.
With a solid foundation and proven track record, we are now focused on expanding our client portfolio and exploring exciting new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Role Summary
This is a dynamic and varied position supporting the Business Manager in overseeing day-to-day financial operations and wider management accounts duties. The role requires a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all finance processes. As Finance Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining financial records, processing transactions, and contributing to reporting activities.
You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in other areas of the business, including Marketing and Business Development. We value versatility and a proactive attitude—this role is ideal for someone eager to grow and take on new challenges.
As the role involves regular communication with clients and external stakeholders, a professional and confident approach is essential. Given the hybrid working arrangement, self-motivation and trustworthiness are key. While full training and ongoing support will be provided, you must be able to work independently and manage your responsibilities effectively.
Main Accounting Duties:
- Raising and issuing AR Invoices monthly
- Credit Control, following company protocol
- Bank and Credit Card Postings and reconciliation
- Processing AP Invoices and producing monthly payment files
- Communicate professionally with clients and external stakeholders
- Maintaining the CRM Data Base
- Monitor all emails within the Finance Inbox
- Produce reports and provide detailed breakdowns as and when requested
- Calculation of monthly accruals and prepayments
- Assist in the preparation of the Monthly Management Accounts and Board Pack
- Participate in setting of Annual Budgets
- Ensure compliance with all Financial Regulations
- Cash Flow Management
General Duties:
- Attending regular meetings with management
- Identify problem areas and present solutions / recommendations to Company Management
- Look for opportunities to implement new procedures to increase efficiencies and automate processes across the business while adhering to legal guidelines.
- Assist with implementing long term Business Strategies to achieve the company’s objectives.
- Contribute to all areas of the business as and when required, including market research, administrative tasks, and the mailing of documents.
Personal Specification
Required skills and experience:
- A vibrant and engaging personality
- Driven by a passion for delivering high standards
- Capable of managing tasks independently with a high level of self-motivation
- Three or more years’ experience as Management Accountant or a similar role
- Excel literate – proficient with spreadsheets, including Vlook Ups and Pivot Tables
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and a positive attitude
- A proactive approach and the ability to adapt to different roles as needed
- Attention to detail
- Driving License required
Desirable skills and experience:
· Ideally have accounts experience within practice and industry
· Familiar with Xero Accounting Software and Salesforce CRM
· Credit Control, debt recovery and MCOL Claims
· Experience in developing and implementing business strategy
Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
- Extra Day Off to celebrate the day of your Birthday
- Company Pension Scheme with a matched contribution of up to 10% of basic salary
This role offers significant growth opportunities and career advancement for the ideal candidate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St Helens WA11 9SG
