Finance Assistant - Receivables & Expenses

Job Title: Finance Assistant – Receivables & Expenses

Location: Eltham

Salary: £30,000

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Assistant – Receivables & Expenses to join our friendly and collaborative Finance team, based in our Eltham office.

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, building strong relationships and keeping financial processes running smoothly. You will play an important part in supporting day-to-day finance activities across receivables, expenses, reconciliations and reporting, while gaining valuable experience within a supportive, professional environment.

Who are Baily Garner?

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 300 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham—delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.

Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives . We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.

Role Information

• Post daily bank receipts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor and reconcile the Aged Receivables ledger.
• Process weekly cash expenses and import data into the ERP system.
• Set up new employees on the expenses system.
• Support monthly timesheet posting and follow up on submissions.
• Process mileage claims, credit card transactions and related payments.
• Assist with company car administration and revenue recognition processes.
• Support Balance Sheet reconciliations as required.
• Provide cover for Accounts Payable and Cash Collection when needed.
• Produce reports for the Group Financial Controller and CFO using ERP system data.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts or administrative role is essential.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Accurate, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, helpful approach.

In return, we offer a competitive package and a supportive working environment, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4pm) 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
• Medicash health plan (money back on your dental, optical, physio appointments and more)
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
• In-house mental health first aiders
• Pay reviews twice a year
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Buy/sell annual leave
• Long-service leave
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Professional development scheme
• Sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days

If you are looking for a varied finance role within a supportive and professional team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a covering letter/email outlining why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. 

We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.

Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.