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

Focustechs; Skelmersdale, Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a finance professional to join their dynamic team in Skelmersdale. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with leadership, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to financial planning and analysis. With a supportive culture that values flexibility and personal growth, you'll enjoy a hybrid work environment, study support for professional qualifications, and a chance to make a real impact. If you're passionate about finance and eager to develop your skills in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Study Support

Birthday celebrations

Career Progression

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Access to office with parking

Social events

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards CIMA/ACCA or equivalent finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills for data reporting and manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CEO and Fractional CFO on financial reports.
• Support financial planning and data analysis tasks.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA

Excel

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Reporting

Windows 10/11

Office 365

1st Line Support

Education

CIMA/ACCA or equivalent finance experience

Tools

Windows

MAC

Job description

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
• Celebrate your birthday: We celebrate your birthday every year
• Career Progression: Room to grow with the business as we expand

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
• 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
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• 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.

Location: Skelmersdale / Wigan (WN8 9TW)

Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays