Finance Assistant

Please note this role is fully remote and is not restricted to residents of the United Kingdom. However, due to the needs of the role we are looking for candidates based within UK and Western European time zones.

Hello!

Thanks for checking out our job posting for the role of Finance Assistant at PerchPeek. You’ve already taken a tiny step towards being a part of our team—huzzah! We know that taking your next career step is as exciting as it can be exhausting. So, with that in mind, we’ve tried to keep our description simple and cliché-free to help you decide if PerchPeek and this role are a good match for you.

What is PerchPeek?

At PerchPeek we dream of a borderless world where people have the freedom to live and work where they please. Where ideas and resources flow where they’re most needed unrestricted by national borders. We strive to create a world of opportunity for everyone, anywhere — one move at a time.

Have you ever relocated? If so, you probably know how overwhelming it can be—immigration hoops, tax implications, housing, shipping, utilities, banking…the list goes on. No matter where in the world you go, relocating is complicated, time-intensive, and stressful. PerchPeek was conceived to change that.

We’re building a streamlined Mobility ecosystem to empower businesses and individuals to move anywhere in the world. We support employers and employees through every stage of the relocation process, providing an affordable, scalable, high-value service, powered by technology and relocation expertise.

For relocators, our goal is to guide them through every step of their move with a delightful mix of tech, coaching, content, and partnerships which work together to make relocating simpler, faster, and more fun.

For employers, we streamline the entire process of supporting international Mobility into one easy-to-use platform, turning Mobility into a strategic advantage for thriving globally.

Now you know why we’re so passionate about what we do!

The Role

We’re looking for a versatile Finance Assistant to join our growing team and help deliver smooth, timely, and accurate day-to-day finance operations.

You’ll play a key role in supporting payment runs, invoicing, reconciliations, bookkeeping and financial admin across our international business. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager and support across both internal and client-facing finance processes. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual with a keen eye for detail, a love of organisation, and a desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced and global finance team.

Responsibilities

While no two days are the same, your main responsibilities will include:

Accounts Payable

• Own the weekly and bi-daily payment runs to ensure that our vendors, consultants and relocators are paid accurately and timely
• Monitor and process urgent payment requests, collaborating closely with our Operations team
• Support the bookkeeping process as it relates to outgoing payments, focusing on correct coding and indirect tax treatments
• Maintain supplier records and complete relevant monthly payment reconciliations as appropriate
• Ensure that all accounts payable documentation is organised, structured and “audit ready”

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and send client invoices on weekly basis, ensuring that client specific data is accurately included as required
• Assist the Finance Manager with client invoicing reporting and the coordination of finance-related client communications
• Proactively apply client remittances in Xero, ensuring that cash is correctly allocated to the correct invoices
• Prepare accounts receivable ageing reports, flagging and escalating overdue accounts

Other Core Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly cash reporting dashboard (template based), highlighting key movements
• Support reconciliations of key accounts such as prepaid cards, relocator allowances and other accounts
• Assist in the research, design and implementation of new processes and technologies across the finance function as we continue to evolve and scale
• Be a point of contact for internal teams needing finance support on payments and invoicing
• Tackle clean-up tasks and backlog items, working with the Finance Manager as appropriate

Requirements

The type of person we think will be awesome at this will likely have the following range of qualities and experience:

Relevant Experience

• 3-4+ years of relevant finance experience (e.g. finance support, AP/AR processes, bookkeeping role), ideally in fast-paced or scaling environments
• Familiarity with account software (Xero preferred) and confidence using Excel / Google Sheets
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger coding
• Hands on experience with high transactional volumes, across multiple currencies and geographies

Core Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear verbal and written communicator – clear, concise and professional
• Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Autonomous self starter with a drive to set and deliver against priority driven deadlines
• Enthusiasm for learning and improving within a fast paced startup environment

Additional Requirements

• Based in European time zones to enable flexible collaboration across multiple regions
• Prior experience in a fast paced tech enabled service-based business is highly beneficial
• Trustworthy and professional, with sound judgment and respect for sensitive information

Pay & Benefits

Total compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, location and some role-dependent factors. We’ll be happy to discuss this during the interview process.

The PerchPerks

• Flexible Holiday and Leave – you’ll receive all statutory holiday plus wellbeing leave and flexible annual leave for you to rest, relax, or recharge as you see fit.
• Work from Anywhere – PerchPeek is a fully distributed company that supports employees in working wherever they’d like to be within the parameters of your role’s requirements. We offer an allowance to ensure your working environment suits you.
• Learning & Development Budget – so you can be proactive about learning something fun outside of your core role
• Regular socials, an annual offsite, and a meetups budget – or time spent turning colleagues into friends (corny but we don’t care).

Ready to be a Perchy?

Firstly, no need for a full cover letter (phew)! Please just share your resume and answer our small number of get-to-know-you questions.

If we think we’re well matched, you’ll be invited to a video call with one of the PerchPeek team so we can get to know each other a bit better.

We hope you’re as excited to apply as we are to hear from you. Good luck!

Note: Studies show that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability – we want to hear from you! We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.