Finance Assistant / Accounts Clerk

Reports to: Managing Director (close working relationship with Build Director & Group CFO)

Location: Hybrid / Remote (strong preference for Midlands-based candidates, ideally Stoke-on-Trent area)

Contract & Start: Full-time, Permanent • Immediate start available

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience (please state expectations)

About Access Fibre Ltd

Access Fibre Ltd is a fast-growing fibre optic infrastructure design and build contractor. We deliver high-quality FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) and related network projects for tier‑one network owners and alternative network providers (altnets) across the UK. Incorporated in April 2026 and backed by an established group, we combine start‑up agility with robust operational standards. Our registered office is in Liverpool, with expanding operations and project delivery across the Midlands and other regions.

Role Purpose

We are looking for a proactive, organised Finance Assistant / Accounts Clerk to take ownership of day‑to‑day financial administration. This role exists so that routine budget management, spend tracking, invoicing, supplier setup, credit control, and consumables ordering no longer require constant escalation to the CFO. You will provide clear visibility and control while supporting our build operations and helping the business scale efficiently. You will report directly to the Managing Director but will work closely on a day‑to‑day basis with the Build Director (operational and project finance) and the Group CFO (reporting standards, compliance, and best practice). This is a hands‑on role where you can make a genuine difference from week one.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Management: Maintain and update project and departmental budgets in Xero and detailed Excel spreadsheets. Monitor spend against forecast and provide clear variance reporting to the MD, Build Director, CTOO, and CFO.
• Spend Tracking & Reporting: Track day‑to‑day operational and project expenditure, highlight issues early, and produce regular, accurate management information.
• Purchase Ledger & Approvals: Raise and process purchase orders, match and code invoices, chase internal approvals, and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Sales Ledger & Credit Control: Raise sales invoices where required and proactively chase outstanding customer payments while maintaining positive client relationships.
• Supplier Onboarding & Liaison: Set up new supplier accounts, maintain accurate supplier records, resolve queries, and support the procurement of materials and services for build operations.
• Consumables & Materials Ordering: Manage the ordering, tracking, and stock control of operational consumables, PPE, tools, office supplies, and other day‑to‑day requirements for the build and support teams.
• Reconciliations & Month‑End Support: Assist with bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and month‑end processes to ensure timely and accurate financial closes.
• Project Finance Support: Work closely with the build team to track material costs, subcontractor payments, and project‑level financial performance.
• Compliance & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, organised financial records that comply with company policies, VAT legislation, Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) requirements where applicable, and data protection rules.
• Ad‑hoc Support: Provide flexible finance and administrative support to the wider team as the business continues to grow.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 2 years’ hands‑on experience in an accounts clerk, finance assistant, purchase/sales ledger, or similar finance administration role.
• Strong, practical experience using Xero accounting software on a daily basis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data validation, and building/maintaining budgets and management reports.
• Experience with credit control (chasing customer payments) and supplier account management.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• Immediate availability to start.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in construction, civil engineering, utilities, telecoms, or fibre optic contracting environments.
• AAT Level 2 or 3 qualification (or currently studying towards an accounting qualification).
• Familiarity with UK construction payment practices or the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Based in or willing to travel regularly to the Stoke‑on‑Trent / Midlands area for occasional team meetings and relationship building.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with scope for growth as the company scales.
• Genuine opportunity to shape finance processes and have a visible impact in a growing start‑up.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership (MD, Build Director, and Group CFO & CTOO) – excellent development opportunity.
• Flexible hybrid/remote working arrangements (with preference for Midlands‑based candidates who can build strong local working relationships).
• Supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution matters.

How to Apply

Please email your CV together with a short covering note explaining: Why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to Access Fibre Ltd Your current notice period / immediate availability

Email applications to: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will move quickly for strong candidates who can start immediately. Early applications are encouraged. Access Fibre Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.