Project Finance Assistant

The Growth Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company’s Business Growth Hub (BGH) is seeking a Project Finance Assistant to provide structured administrative and data support to the Programme Finance Team in Manchester. You will help prepare and collate financial claims for smaller projects and ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Working under the Project Accountant, you will maintain tracking systems, handle timesheets and supplier documentation, and assist with routine financial data extraction and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, data entry or finance support role.
• A good general education, including English and Maths.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data-handling requirements.
• Awareness of basic financial processes, or a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working within a team environment and meeting deadlines.
• A reliable, methodical and accurate approach to work, demonstrating a willingness to learn, teamwork and commitment to organisational values.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, collation and submission of claims for smaller projects by gathering, checking and inputting supporting financial and non-financial data.
• Maintain accurate records of claim documentation, ensuring all evidence is correctly filed, referenced and available to support audit and verification requirements.
• Support the monitoring of smaller project claims by maintaining tracking information and highlighting issues or missing data to the Project Accountant.
• Assist with collating financial information for routine reporting and claim processes by extracting, filtering and formatting data from finance systems.
• Maintain and update financial tracking systems, including timesheet records, staffing lists and user databases.
• Support the operation of timesheet systems, including user administration, monitoring completion and assisting with user queries.
• Assist with processing and monitoring purchase orders, sales orders and other routine financial documentation in line with agreed procedures.
• Act as a knowledgeable first point of contact for Unit4 queries, providing practical support, user guidance and introductory training to colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

General education including English & Maths

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The Growth Company’s (GC) Business Growth Hub (BGH) team is looking for a Project Finance Assistant to provide structured administrative and data support to the Programme Finance Team. You will assist with preparing, collating and submitting financial claims for smaller projects, maintaining tracking systems and ensuring all financial documentation, records and supporting evidence are accurate, complete and correctly filed for audit and compliance purposes. Working under the guidance of the Project Accountant, you will support the timely and accurate processing of financial information across a range of projects.

BGH supports businesses across Greater Manchester with expert advice on funding, innovation, people, sales and sustainability. We provide tailored support to meet the needs of each business at every stage of its growth journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, collation and submission of claims for smaller projects by gathering, checking and inputting supporting financial and non-financial data.
• Maintain accurate records of claim documentation, ensuring all evidence is correctly filed, referenced and available to support audit and verification requirements.
• Support the monitoring of smaller project claims by maintaining tracking information and highlighting issues or missing data to the Project Accountant.
• Assist with collating financial information for routine reporting and claim processes by extracting, filtering and formatting data from finance systems.
• Maintain and update financial tracking systems, including timesheet records, staffing lists and user databases.
• Support the operation of timesheet systems, including user administration, monitoring completion and assisting with user queries.
• Assist with processing and monitoring purchase orders, sales orders and other routine financial documentation in line with agreed procedures.
• Act as a knowledgeable first point of contact for Unit4 queries, providing practical support, user guidance and introductory training to colleagues.

About You:

• Experience in an administrative, data entry or finance support role.
• A good general education, including English and Maths.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data-handling requirements.
• Awareness of basic financial processes, or a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable working within a team environment and meeting deadlines.
• A reliable, methodical and accurate approach to work, demonstrating a willingness to learn, teamwork and commitment to organisational values.

Skills required:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document handling.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage routine tasks effectively.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow clear instructions and defined procedures.

We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.

Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.

At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.

Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.

We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.

If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.