Finance and Admin Associate (On site, Eastwood) - #34368

This is an exciting opportunity to join a London-based company that is not only experiencing significant growth but is also driven by a clear mission

Company Profile:

Our client is a London-based buy-side focused M&A firm working exclusively for you, the buyer.

Their mission is to find the best opportunities available, either via our extensive connection of business brokers or our own internal research and to bring to you that business that you want to buy.

They do all the preliminary work, source a good amount of opportunities, and help to negotiate a great deal all the way through to completion.

Choosing to work with them will mean that they are by your side throughout every step of the process, to ensure that you get the deal you are looking for.

If you are an overseas buyer, they can even help you with the UK Entrepreneur Visa application through their diverse network of partners specialized in immigration law.

Each of their assignments are led by a director and they allocate a deal leader which will be in contact with you weekly to ensure that you are constantly up to date on our progress. If you have an off-market business for sale instead, they will present the opportunity to their buyers without charging you any upfront fees or commissions, something nobody else does. Aside from that, throughout the years they have also gathered a highly confidential database of off-market opportunities that they can already leverage to find you the company you want to buy quickly and efficiently

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The Finance and Admin Associate will support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations. This role does not require a certified bookkeeper, but should have experience using Xero and handling financial tasks in support of UK-based accounting standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process and upload company receipts into Xero accounting system
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Manage daily financial transactions and record-keeping
• Reconcile bank statements and financial accounts
• Raise invoices and ensure timely billing
• Prepare monthly financial reports and expense summaries
• Assist with VAT returns and ensure compliance with UK financial reporting standards
• Support month-end and quarter-end financial closings
• Assist in preparing documentation for annual financial audits
• Download and organize bank statements via internet banking
• Perform general administrative duties
• Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems
• Provide support for ad hoc reporting and administrative requirements
• ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA (can also endorse and consider)
• Responding to KYC requests from banks and service providers
• Set up and organization of the bookkeeping software, Xero, Dext,
• Access online banking and create payments for approval, download statements and file financial reports correctly
• Liaise with the company accountants for each business, respond to queries
• Draft and distribute invoices to clients
• Reconcile expenses weekly and send invoice down for payment
• File personal expense claims for staff and send down for payment
• Coordinate and implement address changes with regulatory authorities and suppliers as required
• Open and create a supplier file for each service provider
• File the final version of accounts and VAT returns as received from the accountant

Must-have Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Finance Admin role or a similar capacity
• Proven experience working with UK-based clients
• Proficient in using Xero for financial management and reporting
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel with intermediate to advanced skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience in UK VAT processes is a strong advantage, though not required

Job Type: Permanent

Emp Type: Full-Time / Direct Employment

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM (with 8 core working hours inclusive of a 1-hour break)

Location: Eastwood, Quezon City

Industry: Private Limited Company