Financial Assistant
hace 1 día
Liverpool
Job title: Finance Assistant – Part Time Immediately responsible to: CFO About LMA: LMA is one of the fastest growing creative institutions in the UK, offering BA’s, MA’s and BTEC courses to more than 2,000 students, in Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, Music), Gaming, Digital, TV and Film Production, on two fast growing campuses, one in Liverpool and one based at the Olympic Park in London. LMA is a member school of Galileo Global Education, a leading international provider of higher education and Europe’s largest higher education group. It brings together over 60 schools on over 110 campuses in 19 countries around the world, united around unique know-how: to enable its 300,000 students to be connected to the entire world, and to decompartmentalize the teaching of the major disciplines of management, arts and creation, marketing and technology in order to foster innovation in every field. Its network includes pillars of excellence and prestigious schools in higher education, such as Regent’s University London and LMA in the UK, EM Lyon, Cours Florent, Penninghen, Strate and Atelier de Sèvres in France, Instituto de Estudios Universitarios in Mexico, Macromedia University in Germany and Istituto Marangoni in Italy. Job Purpose: The Finance Assistant will support LMA’s financial team by ensuring accurate and timely recording all invoicing and payments in and out of the business. This role is ideal for a proactive, self-sufficient finance professional who thrives in an ambitious, creative and fast-paced environment. Roles and responsibilities ● Sales Ledger ○ Work with the Business Development Director to ensure all external hires/sales are captured ○ Raise and send out sales invoices to customers ○ Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding debts ○ Maintain accurate records of income and cash receipts ● Purchase Ledger ○ Process supplier invoices and credit cards using software to capture/import invoices ○ Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised ○ Prepare and process weekly supplier payment runs in line with agreed terms. ○ Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements ● Bank Reconciliations ○ Post all receipts and payments ○ Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts ○ Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner ● Other Duties ○ Assist in month-end processes and reporting ○ Support the preparation of financial reports as required ○ Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers ○ Maintain financial records in accordance with company procedures ● Ad Hoc/Admin ○ Other ad hoc or admin tasks to support the finance team and the SLT What we are looking for ● AAT or QBE. ● Proven experience in sales and purchase ledger. ● Someone who takes pride in the accuracy and consistency of their work. ● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage non-financial stakeholders. ● A multi tasker. ● Proficient in excel. ● Experience of different accounting systems (Dynamics/BC365 an advantage). ● A strong team worker. ● High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance ● Hands-on mentality with a flexible approach to work. ● Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success. What’s on Offer: · 20-30 hrs per week, flexible · Office based (Liverpool L1) · Basic pay + pension · 35 Days holidays p.a. (including bank holidays, pro rata) · Education sector discounts Closing date for applications: 29 May 2026