SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Experienced in using accounting software within a shared service finance environment.
• Confident in handling customer queries with clear verbal and written communication.
• Skilled in managing order-to-cash processes and integrating new workflows.
• Strong knowledge of Sales and Purchase Ledger impact on cash flow, customer relations, and core finance principle.
• Skilled in working proactively under pressure, independently, and across functional teams.
  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.
  We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.

Examples include:

• Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance
• Extra time for tasks
• Interview questions shared beforehand
• Accessibility software or equipment for assessments

We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work inline with the Health & Safety at work act and the GC Health & Safety Policy

• Lead and monitor daily processing of receipts, payments, and bank transactions across multiple accounts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls and deadlines.
• Act as an ambassador of change by identifying and implementing better ways of working, resolving inefficiencies, and promoting continuous improvement across finance operations.
• Manage petty cash, cash and cheque receipts, foreign and manual payments, and ensure secure storage and reconciliation in line with company policies.
• Oversee creation and updates to supplier master data, and proactively resolve queries to maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers.
• Create an inspiring team environment, delegate tasks, set goals, and support training to build a cross-functional finance team.
• Deliver consistent, professional service to internal and external customers, ensuring policies are understood and upheld.
• Ensure effective systems and controls are in place, match payments to invoices, and liaise with the wider finance team to resolve unidentified transactions promptly.