Job Description

Finance Executive

Location:

Fareham, UK (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)

Salary:

30,889 - 33,463 (FTE)

Holiday:

25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated)

Hours

: 25 hours per week with flex to 30 hours at month-end

Benefits:

Reward & Recognition:

Competitive pay with progression through salary brackets, pension scheme, profit share and star player awards

Wellbeing & Support

: Enhanced EAP, stunning office location and celebratory events

Growth & Development

: Dedicated learning and development time and funding available for training courses and development books

Flexibility:

Hybrid working and allowance for home office setup

The Role

The purpose of the role is to pro-actively support all finance tasks across the business, including the North American subsidiary, working closely with external accountants in both the UK and Canada using Xero accounting software and internal Scoro software for CRM/Project management and MI reporting. It requires a focused and self-motivated individual with high attention to detail who can work independently. The role has regular contact with all stakeholders including clients so would suit an individual with excellent interpersonal skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The top 5 activities for this role

1. Invoice clients and collect payment to terms

2. Manage payments to colleagues, associates, suppliers and HMRC/CRA

3. Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations, reporting and month end processes

4. Prepare monthly details for 3rd party to complete payroll and manage pension scheme

5. Work collaboratively across functions and with accountants to ensure business effectiveness

Additional activities within the scope of this role

Manage client and product setup in Xero and ensure system effectiveness. Produce accurate invoices, apply correct pricing/currency, and handle intercompany invoicing and reconciliations. Monitor and reconcile transactions, expenses, and cash flow; organise supplier and tax payments. Support credit control, respond to client queries, and keep Sales informed of issues. Process payroll for UK and Canada, including new starters and leavers. Prepare budgets, financial reports, and month-end journals; maintain accurate records. Ensure compliance with processes and suggest improvements for efficiency. Provide general finance support and assist with ad hoc tasks to drive organisational success.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

Working independently in a busy multi-currency finance role Dealing with HMRC/HST/VAT/withholding tax queries Dealing with payroll/expenses/invoice queries High level of attention to detail Ability to organise own workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines at pace Ability to build effective working relationships Ability to identify problems and deliver/suggest effective solutions Outstanding written and oral communicator and confident in handling difficult conversations in relation to credit control Knowledge of UK and North American finance requirements Producing financial reports in Excel

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of AAT Level 2 or equivalent Xero Accounting Software Intermediate MS Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint

Desirable

CIPP Payroll Technician Certificate Xero Advisor Certification Experience with Scoro CRM Experience with Wagepoint
As a growing company in a fast paced and ever-changing industry this job description has been created to provide focus and direction only. Any changes to your job role will be communicated to you and any training required to fulfil your job role provided.

Please get in contact with recruitment@expressionforgrowth.com for the full job description and person specification.

Recruitment Timeline

1. Phone call screening: 26th-28th November

2. Virtual Skills Assessment ahead of first interview

3. First interview (virtual): 1-5th December

4. Second interview (in-person): 8-12th December

5. Start date: by mid-January 2026

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,889.00-33,462.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Fareham PO16 8UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience working independently in a finance role? Do you have experience using Xero? Do you have experience using Scoro (not essential)?
Licence/Certification:

AAT Level 2 or equivalent certification (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fareham PO16 8UT