Finance Assistant Full-Time / Part-Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA)

Looking for your next career move in finance?

Whether you’re studying towards CIMA/ACCA or are an experienced finance professional returning to the workforce, we’d love to meet you! Join our growing team across Focus, providing solutions to clients across the UK.

We’re a team-first culture: the kind where you’d want to grab a coffee or a pint with your colleagues. You’ll work closely with our CEO and Fractional CFO, getting hands-on experience and mentorship as you build your career.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Flexible hours: Minimum 20 hours/week — choose what works for you
• Hybrid working: HQ in Skelmersdale with option to work from home
• Study Support: Time off for exams + funded CIMA/ACCA study
• Wellbeing perks: Paid gym membership
• Celebrate your birthday: We celebrate your birthday every year
• Career Progression: Room to grow with the business as we expand
• Friendly, supportive, people-first environment

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate with the CEO and Fractional CFO
• Prepare Monthly Board Reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Budgets, KPIs)
• Support with financial planning and data analysis
• Process invoices, manage credit control and debtor management
• Help with ad-hoc admin and travel management for the team
• Be involved in the wider business operations as we scale

As the ideal candidate for this role, you will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Full Driving licence and vehicle
• 1+ years in an IT Service Desk support role.
• Knowledge and experience of Windows 10/11 and Office 365 applications.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting workstation hardware (Windows & MAC).
• Experience of providing 1st line support.

This is a great opportunity to make your mark and grow personally within a growing company, where your decisions really make a difference.

What we’re Looking For:

• Actively studying towards CIMA/ACCA OR equivalent time-served finance experience
• Xero experience (essential)
• Strong Excel skills (comfortable with data reporting/manipulation)
• A proactive communicator who’s confident, detail-driven and organised
• Someone who loves working with people and wants to grow with us
• Open to candidates returning to work after a career break
• Must be able to commute to our HQ in Skelmersdale at least 3 days/week

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Paid gym membership
• Study support for CIMA/ACCA (time off and funding)
• Access to office with parking, drinks fridge, social events
• Flexible working hours to suit your life

To ensure your application stands out, we strongly recommend including a cover letter with your CV document.