Finance Assistant

MCR Property Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Free onsite gym

Professional development

Eye care voucher

Job summary

Flow Student, the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, is hiring a Finance Assistant in Manchester. You will support day-to-day finance operations, posting rent receipts, reconciling income, and assisting with month-end tasks and VAT/audit preparation.

The role offers exposure to multiple sites, the chance to develop accounting systems knowledge, and a path for professional growth as the finance team expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounts role, preferably in property/lettings or multi-site businesses.
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation experience.
• Sales ledger and credit control experience.
• Understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or StarRez is desirable.
• AAT qualification or studying, or willingness to study.
• Strong written and verbal communication; highly organised with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Post and allocate rent receipts and reconcile income between StarRez and Sage Intacct.
• Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations across multiple companies and bank accounts.
• Manage student deposits and refunds; process invoices and credit notes; assist in collecting arrears.
• Support month-end tasks: journals, accruals, prepayments and schedules; assist VAT and year-end audit prep.
• Process staff expenses and site petty cash; maintain filing and audit trails; respond to queries.
• Provide cover to the purchase ledger and wider finance team as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Bank reconciliations

Sales ledger

Credit control

Journals accruals

Excel

Microsoft Office

Sage Intacct

StarRez

AAT qualification

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Student accommodation experience

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Sage Intacct

StarRez

Job description

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Ardwick, Manchester

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Flow Student at a glimpse

Flow Student is the student accommodation platform of MCR Property Group, a leading independent real estate investment and development company operating nationally, with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Launched in 2026, Flow has grown rapidly through acquisition and now operates more than 8,000 beds in university cities across the UK, including Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Preston, Nottingham, Coventry, Sunderland and Canterbury, with a clear ambition to reach 15,000 beds. Our focus is on well-located, well-run accommodation, backed by ongoing investment in our buildings, systems and people. As the platform continues to expand at pace, we are building a dedicated finance team in Manchester and are looking for capable, driven individuals who are eager to grow alongside the business.

Our current requirement:

We are currently seeking a Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, thriving business at an exciting stage of its growth, offering broad exposure across the finance function, genuine opportunities for professional development and the chance to progress as the team grows.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, taking responsibility for posting and allocating rent receipts, reconciling income and student payments between our property management system, StarRez, and Sage Intacct, and completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple companies and bank accounts. You will help manage student deposits and refunds, process sales invoices and credit notes, and support the collection of outstanding balances by working with site teams on arrears and payment queries.

You will assist the Management Accountant with month-end tasks, including the preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules, and help prepare information for VAT returns and the year-end audit. You will also process staff expenses and site petty cash, maintain accurate filing and audit trails, respond to queries from site teams, students and suppliers, and provide cover and support to the purchase ledger team and wider finance team as required.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within property, lettings or a multi-site business. You will be comfortable working with numbers, confident using Excel and keen to develop your knowledge of accounting systems. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be highly organised and able to manage a varied workload, and take pride in accuracy and getting things right. A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role.

If you are an enthusiastic finance professional looking to build your career within a growing business, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Skills/Requirements:

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation
• Sales ledger and credit control experience
• Understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience of Sage Intacct, StarRez or a similar accounting or property management system desirable
• AAT qualified or studying, or willingness to study, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a confident telephone manner
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Experience in student accommodation, lettings or property preferred

Salary:

£26,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, office-based.

Benefits:

• Pension
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate
• Free onsite gym
• Professional development opportunities
• Free eye test voucher/ reclaim costs

If you are ambitious and looking to take the next step in your career within a growing student accommodation business, we would be delighted to hear from you.