Creating highly ethical and collaborative property partnerships.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant to support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations across our growing group of companies, with a particular focus on our construction and project-based bookkeeping.
This is a varied and hands-on role covering finance administration, sales and ledger processing, purchase order management, banking support, leasing administration and general office coordination. You will work closely with internal departments, suppliers, and operational teams to help maintain accurate financial records and ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the business.
This role is best suited to a candidate looking to develop a strong foundation in finance, bookkeeping, and business administration within a fast-paced, growing business.
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Key Responsibilities
Sales Ledger (Billing & Income) Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain up-to-date customer accounts and ledger records
Allocate receipts and reconcile customer accounts
Assist in resolving customer invoice queries
Ensure accurate recording of revenue across projects and business units
Support credit control and supplier administration
Purchase Ledger (Supplier & Costs) Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently
Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
Maintain supplier accounts and ensure records are up to date
Prepare supplier payment runs for approval
Manage supplier queries and resolve discrepancies promptly
Ensure all costs are correctly coded to projects or departments
Purchase Orders & Cost Control Raise and maintain purchase orders in line with internal approvals
Ensure all financial transactions and purchase orders comply with internal approval procedures
Track committed costs against budgets and liaise with project managers and operational teams to confirm spend
Banking & Payments Assist with daily banking and payment processing
Allocate bank transactions accurately across ledgers
Support bank reconciliations on a regular basis
Assist with expense and company card reconciliations
Finance Administration & Month-End Support Support month-end close processes including journals and reconciliations
Assist with accruals, prepayments, and basic balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain accurate and well-organised financial, supplier and operational records for audit purposes
Maintain accurate digital records and supporting documentation in line with company procedures
Support management accounts preparation as required
Actively support wider finance and administration functions to develop operational and commercial understanding
Liaise with operational teams, supplier sand internal departments to resolve finance and purchase order queries
Qualifications & Skills A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum of two years experience in a finance role
Strong numerical and analytical skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational and time management skills
Confident communicator with the ability to work across several teams
Interest in construction, property, or project-based finance desirable
Experience with Xero or similar accounting software beneficial but not essential
Remuneration & Benefits Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum
Team based performance bonus, paid biannually
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 18:00
20 days annual leave plus public holidays
Birthday gifted as day off and discretionary Christmas closure
Support provided towards professional qualifications
Why us?
At Madison Brook, we value collaboration, ethical practices, and sustainability. We offer a supportive and flexible working environment where you can grow both professionally and personally. This role provides hands-on exposure to finance and construction accounting processes, with clear development opportunities and support toward ACCA qualification.