AEC is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Finance Administrator to join its Manchester team on a part-time, hybrid working basis. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in finance, accounts, or administrative positions who are looking for flexible work and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple queries and shared inboxes efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential for handling financial records and supporting day-to-day administrative tasks.
This part-time, hybrid position offers flexibility, professional development, and the chance to work in a supportive environment while contributing to the smooth operation of finance and administrative processes.
Position: Finance Administrator
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £13.26 per hour
Location: Manchester (Hybrid)
Full job description
We’re looking for a Part-Time Finance Administrator to provide essential support to the accounts team through accurate financial processing, proactive administration, and effective communication with clients and suppliers. The role involves managing key finance inboxes, maintaining client accounts, supporting operational tasks, and ensuring financial information is processed efficiently and in line with company procedures. This is a varied role suited to someone highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable taking ownership of their workload.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Financial Administration & Processing
- Prepare and upload banking transactions for manager approval
- Send customer invoices in line with agreed billing schedules
- Complete credit checks and maintain up-to-date client account information
- Assist with monthly invoicing runs and framework submissions
- Complete the processing of employee expenses
- Account Management & Client Support
- Manage the accounts email inbox, ensuring queries are responded to promptly and escalated where necessary
- Maintain accurate client account records and support onboarding tasks such as credit checking
- Submit financial information to client portals, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates
- Issue invoices to clients and handle any billing-related queries
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Arrange hotel bookings for staff in line with company policy
- Maintain organised digital and paper filing systems
- Provide general administrative support to the Finance team
- Assist with ad-hoc finance or administrative projects as required
- Month-End Support
- Ensure key tasks and deadlines are met to support accurate month-end reporting
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
Essential
- Previous experience in finance, accounts, or administrative roles
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience managing shared inboxes or handling multiple queries
- Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Strong communication skills with internal teams and external clients
- Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently
Desirable
- Experience with Xero accounting system an advantage but not necessary
- Knowledge of client portal submissions or monthly frameworks
- Background in credit control or customer accounts management
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
From day one, you’ll have a tailored training plan designed to give you a deep understanding of how our business works and how to thrive in your role.
AEC is an employee-owned compliance consultancy and training organisationspecialising in the safe management of asbestos, water, fire, and occupational hygiene in the built environment. Established in 1997, we’ve grown from a small asbestos surveying consultancy to one of the UK’s leading providers of vocational training services. With offices in Manchester and Essex, we serve clients both nationally and internationally. In 2024, we transitioned to an Employee Ownership Trust, giving our team a stake in the company’s success. Our values of honesty, integrity, independence, and people-first are at the heart of everything we do.
- Employee Ownership Trust ( EOT) : We put our people first—giving you a real stake in our success, a voice in the business, and the opportunity to share in the rewards of our growth.
- Career Development: Ample opportunities for growth, including the chance to earn further professional qualifications.
- Fantastic Benefits: 23 days leave (plus bank holidays), private healthcare, pension scheme, holiday buy-back, sick pay, loyalty bonus’ and more!
- Supportive Culture: A safety-first, collaborative work environment where quality and care are at the heart of everything we do.
- Inclusive Workplace: We are committed to recruiting from all walks of life to create a more sustainable, diverse, and forward-thinking future.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role that blends structure with variety and autonomy with teamwork — this is it. Take ownership. Drive change. Help us grow.
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled