Overview
Love spreadsheets, smooth systems, and solving the puzzle of everyday finance? At Angel Solutions, our mission is to make education smarter through beautifully designed SaaS tools. Were looking for a Finance & Office Assistant who thrives on details, loves variety, and wants to be part of a friendly, purpose-driven team.
Responsibilities
* Daily Finance Operations: Produce and send customer invoices in a timely manner, work to minimise debtor days; reconcile bank accounts daily to ensure accurate cash flow monitoring; process payments to suppliers and reimburse employee expenses, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded; resolve customer invoicing queries promptly and professionally.
* Payroll and Benefits Administration: Assist in processing monthly payroll for employees; administer staff benefits and expenses in line with company policy and HMRC regulations; act as a point of contact for employee payroll and expense queries; ensure secure handling and storage of all payroll and benefits-related information.
* Month-End and Financial Reporting: Contribute to the month-end close process, including basic P&L and cash flow reporting support; assist with balance sheet reconciliations; support preparation and updates of budgets and costings, ensuring financial efficiency and value for money; help prepare documentation for internal and external audits and support year-end financial tasks.
* VAT and HMRC Compliance: Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations; ensure VAT processes and recordkeeping are consistently followed and up to date; assist with PAYE submissions and general HMRC-related compliance tasks.
* Sales and Purchase Ledger Support: Maintain and process entries on the sales and purchase ledgers; reconcile supplier statements and ensure customer accounts are accurate and up to date; monitor debtors and creditors to support effective cash flow and supplier relationships.
* Office and Team Support: Provide general office and finance admin support including answering phones, greeting visitors, handling post, and assisting colleagues with finance-related queries; help arrange internal staff events, meetings, and company socials; act as a contact with the building management for office-related matters.
* Process Improvement and Systems: Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support the implementation of system improvements; apply experience with Xero, Sage, or equivalent systems, alongside Excel, to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and automation efforts; explore or implement AI-powered tools to support smarter and faster decision-making; confidently use the Microsoft Office suite and other digital tools to support your role.
* Learning and Development: Take initiative in maintaining and updating your Personal Development Plan (PDP) to support professional growth; participate in finance-related and soft skills training; contribute to quarterly team reviews and present finance updates where required.
* Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with the Finance Director, People Manager, and other internal teams to support accurate and timely financial operations; provide cover and maintain continuity during team member absences; escalate issues appropriately and communicate clearly and professionally across the business.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* AAT Level 4 (or equivalent qualification)
* Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar finance role
* 1-2 years practical experience using Sage and/or Xero for core finance tasks such as invoicing, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and ledger management
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel for day-to-day tasks including formulas, tables and charts
Desirable
* Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, dashboards)
* Experience using AI-powered tools to streamline financial processes, enhance data analysis, or support efficient decision-making
What We Offer
At Angel Solutions, our culture is anything but ordinary. Were passionate about creating a workplace where innovation, creativity, and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Benefits And Culture
* Hybrid working tailored to individual and business needs
* Birthday day off
* Finish Early Fridays as a reward for your hard work
* Innovation & Charity Days to refresh your mind and give back
* Ongoing training & qualifications to support your professional growth
* Creative office space with a ball pool, swings, and a gypsy caravan
* Surprise treat days
* Generous parental and dependents leave
* Private medical insurance
* Christmas shutdown on top of annual leave
Why Join Angel Solutions?
Were not just about software—were about making a real difference in education. By joining Angel Solutions, youll play a vital role in shaping the tools that help schools, local authorities, and social care teams thrive.
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