Finance Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Magic Roundabout Nurseries Ltd (MRN) is a leading childcare provider based in London and Bristol, with over 27 years in the industry. We are a small but growing organisation that is looking to expand Head Office operations.
We are looking for a passionate individual (new or experienced graduate) to fill our Finance Assistant vacancy and join our head office team. Former experience is ideal. The successful candidate will have the following desirable skills:
- Ability to deal with people at different levels within the organisation
- Good team player who is willing to listen and take new ideas on board
- Needs to have a professional and proactive approach
- Flexibility to adapt to different situations.
- Ability to quickly assess and resolve problems.
- Intermediate Excel skills and fully proficient in using Microsoft Word.
- A Degree in a relevant discipline is required.
Features & Benefits of the role:
- Full training and development provided
- Full-time position (35 hours per week)
- Salary - up to £23,000 and above dependent upon candidate
- Full study support for a recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA)
- Pension scheme
- Opportunities for promotion and career progression
Job Responsibilities:
- Coding of all purchase invoices and entering onto accounts system
- Processing of all customer invoicing
- Responsible for supplier payment runs
- Completing daily reconciliations of bank accounts for multiple sites
- Credit Control and dealing with all parent finance queries
- Reconciliation of company credit card expenses
- Responsible for dealing with all company contractors
- Dealing with customer debt collection
- Management of the Health and Safety compliance for multiple sites
- Other ad hoc duties as required
Please note that if we have not contacted you within 5 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future.
EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A CLEAR DBS CHECK, ALL OVERSEAS APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN OVERSEAS CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Childcare
- Bonus scheme
- Discounted/free food
- Company events & social hours
- Wellness programs
INDMP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: £19,780.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Assistant roles across Magic Roundabout Nursery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,780 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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