Finance Assistant

AEW Architects & Designers Ltd.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An architectural practice in Manchester is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a flair for financial understanding and excellent communication skills, with essential knowledge of Xero. Responsibilities include managing ledgers, preparing invoices, and processing company expenses. Competitive salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000 based on experience and various employee benefits offered to support wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexitime and hybrid working

Bi-annual performance linked bonus system

Mental Health first aiders

31 days holiday

Interest free travel season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Flair for financial understanding is essential.
• Good communication skills including team working.
• Knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Skills in financial reporting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Input into sales and purchase ledgers.
• Prepare and process monthly sales invoices.
• Record all payments and receipts.
• Prepare remittance advice for payments.

Skills

Financial understanding

Good communication skills

Team working

Knowledge of Xero

Job description

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join our 90+ Manchester City Centre architectural practice.

Salary: £25,000 – 30,000 (subject to experience)

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a flair for financial understanding with good communication skills including team working. Knowledge of Xero is essential. Skills in financial reporting would be beneficial but are not essential as we offer a full suite of training.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Input into sales and purchase ledgers
• Prepare and process monthly sales invoices from practice management system
• Record all payments and receipts
• Prepare remittance advice for ad-hoc payments
• All company credit card transactions
• Processing all company expenses
• Admin support for business

General Responsibilities and Expectations

• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A high attention to detail, team working skills, and the ability to work to deadlines as and when required.
• A approach
• Responsible for familiarising yourself, and adhering to, all AEW company policies and procedures and report any breaches as required.
• Together with your line manager, identify your own development needs, take into consideration current work activities and career goals.
• Undertake structured and unstructured CPD activities and to ensure personal development and log the time accordingly.

AEW Plus

AEW Plus is the added value we offer to our people, clients and communities. It includes the support and initiatives we offer as a “People first” business. Supporting our team’s physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Dedicated Social Value and Wellbeing Committee and EDI Committee
• Flexitime and hybrid working
• Salaries benchmarked against industry standards.
• Bi-annual performance linked bonus system and monthly recognition awards
• Death in service and critical illness insurance
• Mental Health first aiders and Employee Assistance Plan
• 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Interest free travel season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events, charity engagement activities and paid volunteering days

It also includes our focus on helping our team achieve their potential. Supporting their growth and development, both individually and as a collective. Initiatives include:

• “Quarterly conversations” with your line manager / mentor to continually review your progress
• A comprehensive training and CPD programme utilising our internal expertise and industry partners.
• Use of “Coaching Culture” platform containing a series of e-learning modules around self-development

Furthermore, it includes sharing our knowledge and expertise. Building collaborative relationships with our clients and communities through a range of outreach activities.

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Role: Finance Assistant