Finance & Operations Executive

About the role

This role begins as a hands-on finance and operations position. For the right person who performs strongly and demonstrates the attributes above, there will be a structured development discussion at a defined point to explore a potential move toward operational leadership. This is a genuine progression opportunity rather than a guarantee, and it is dependent on both individual performance and business need. For a candidate with genuine headroom, we are also looking for commercial judgement, an instinct for improving processes rather than simply executing them, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership. These are the qualities that distinguish someone who does the job well from someone who can eventually lead it.

What you'll do

• A minimum of two years' experience in a finance role, covering transactional finance such as payroll, billing, invoicing or management accounts support.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, for example handling communications over the phone, and confidence resolving queries directly with customers or suppliers.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with numerical data.
• High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle finance responsibilities alongside administrative and sales support work.
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising across teams to resolve issues.
• Discretion and reliability when handling confidential payroll and commission data.

What we look for

• Two years' experience in a finance role, covering transactional finance such as payroll, billing, or reporting.
• Experience in a customer-facing role, for example handling communications over the phone.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with numerical data.
• High accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to juggle finance responsibilities alongside administrative and sales support work.
• Clear communicator, comfortable liaising across teams to resolve issues.
• Discretion and reliability when handling confidential payroll and commission data.

Nice to have

• Part-qualified (AAT) or working towards a recognised finance qualification.
• Experience of preparing VAT returns and supporting year end financial reporting.
• Experience in a commission-based or brokerage environment.
• Exposure to commission calculation and reporting.
• Familiarity with accounting software, for example Xero, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Ambition to progress toward an operational leadership remit over time.