Finance Assistant (Mid-Level)

Finance Assistant (Mid-Level)

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support startups with financial decisions and streamline their operations.
  • Company: Join a fast-growing fintech revolutionising finance for startups across Europe.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working, and regular team socials.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Be a key player in helping innovative companies thrive financially.
  • Qualifications: 2+ years in finance, experience with Xero, and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

Ready to be part of Europe's finance revolution? We're transforming how startups manage their finances - and we want you to help shape that future.

Every startup founder has a moment when financial complexity threatens to derail their vision - brilliant minds get lost in spreadsheets instead of building breakthrough products.

That's the problem we solve.

This isn't your typical finance role.

Our Finance Assistants enable the data that founders rely on for critical decisions, working alongside experienced Finance Business Partners and CFO Partners in a collaborative environment.

The Job

As a Finance Assistant, you'll become the operational finance expert that Europe's most promising startups depend on.

You'll work with a portfolio of clients - from AI innovators scaling internationally to sustainable fashion brands preparing for a Series A journey - enabling their most critical financial decisions.

Your days will be focused on enabling our customers to make meaningful decisions.

You might start by completing a month end process for a fintech startup going through their first board reporting cycle, then collaborate with Finance Business Partners on the optimal payments structure for a Retail Tech company.

You'll set up robust automated technology stacks for our customers and enable their smooth operation with a detailed eye on the financial data.

What you'll be doing

  • Improving financial controls including; Decision support, risk management and analysis
  • Define and implement internal processes and activities that ensure the best possible delivery
  • Internal stakeholder management: Supporting the Finance Business Partners and CFO partners with robust management reporting.
  • External stakeholder management - including client calls and resolving queries independently from CFO partners.
  • Identifying new financial and accounting tools that can automate processes for our customers.

What we're looking for

  • 2 + Years of Mid level Finance assistant - owning the month end process including posting prepayment/ Accruals journals, deferred revenue & client queries
  • 2+ years of working with Xero or similar system
  • Excellent communication skills: including managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Previous external stakeholder management preferred
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and work independently
  • UK Payroll experience preferred but not essential

Why Scaleup Finance?

We started Scaleup Finance because we saw brilliant entrepreneurs getting bogged down in financial admin instead of building the future.

Now, as one of Europe's fastest-growing fintech companies, we're the trusted finance partner for hundreds of innovative startups across Denmark and the UK.

What makes us different?

We combine cutting-edge technology with genuine human expertise.

Our team of finance professionals doesn't just process numbers - we become strategic partners to founders who are changing the world.

And because we're scaling rapidly ourselves, you'll be part of an exciting growth story.

What we offer

  • Salary range £30-40k
  • Annual bonus scheme (up to 10%)
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Regular team socials and company events
  • A collaborative, supportive team environment
  • Flexible working arrangements

Join us, and you'll be part of a team that's not just doing finance - we're enabling the next generation of breakthrough companies.

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Finance Assistant (Mid-Level) employer: Scaleup Finance

At Scaleup Finance, we are not just transforming the finance landscape for startups; we are creating a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As a Finance Assistant, you will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the success of groundbreaking companies across Europe. Join us to be part of an exciting journey where your expertise directly impacts the future of finance and entrepreneurship.

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Contact Details:

Scaleup Finance Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Finance Assistant (Mid-Level)

Financial Controls
Decision Support
Risk Management
Management Reporting
Stakeholder Management
Xero
Communication Skills