Finance Co-Ordinator

About Us

We’re a purpose-driven, multi-award-winning education and training provider with 30 years of experience dedicated to changing lives through learning. We specialise in working with young people who are at risk of not achieving their academic potential, delivering impactful, motivational programmes across schools, communities, and workplaces. Our mission centres on supporting the hardest-to-help children through alternative provision, intensive interventions, and inspirational programmes designed to re-engage disengaged learners and unlock their potential.

We work tirelessly to make a difference to people's lives, firing up their minds with engaging and positive learning experiences, believing that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed regardless of their circumstances or challenges.

We are offering a purpose driven role as Finance Manager to join our growing team. This role combines strategic financial management responsibilities as well as hands on requirements. The successful candidate will manage day to day financial operations while also contributing to higher-level financial planning, compliance, and audit processes.

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations across all company accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Maintain accurate financial records using Xero
• Contribute to preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, in collaboration with external accountants
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts
• Process payroll alongside the HR team, and the external payroll company
• Manage expense claims and petty cash processes
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Assist with annual budget preparation and quarterly reviews
• Analyse financial performance and provide insights to senior management
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies
• Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements
• Assist with financial aspects of training program costing and pricing

• Maintain relationships with external accountants, auditors, and banking partners
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Assist with financial due diligence for new business opportunities
• Contribute to process improvements and system implementations
• Provide financial training and support to other departments as needed

• Statutory benefits + 25 days holiday, with an additional day for every day worked, up to 30 days

PET-Xi Training is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.