Finance Assistant – £30,000 Pro Rata– Central Tech, L3 5LJ
The Role
Are you an organised finance professional who loves keeping numbers sharp and business operations running smoothly? Ready to bring your financial expertise to a flexible part-time role where your work genuinely supports company growth?
Guildford Street Laboratories is looking for a detail-focused and proactive Finance Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis. Reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer, this Finance Assistant role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting financial operations across the business.
You will help ensure smooth day-to-day finance processes while providing valuable financial insight that supports smarter business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Finance Assistant seeking flexibility, variety and the chance to work closely with senior leadership.
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role where your skills will make a real difference, apply today and bring your financial expertise to Guildford Street Laboratories.
Key Responsibilities:
Process invoices, remittances, and supplier payments accurately
Maintain and update financial records and systems
Categorise business costs, including staff expenses
Manage quarterly cashflow forecasts
Support the production of quarterly management accounts
Assist with VAT returns alongside external accountants
Liaise with internal team leaders, accountants, suppliers, and external contacts
Ensure supplier and contractor invoices are received and processed promptly
Provide financial support across multiple business functionsThe Company
Guilford Street Laboratories is committed to reshaping the future of diagnostics. We apply cutting-edge machine learning to unlock better ways to detect, stratify, and monitor disease. Our values—innovation, accuracy, collaboration, empowerment, and service—guide everything we do. At Guilford Street Laboratories, your work will directly support healthcare professionals in delivering earlier and more accurate diagnoses for patients worldwide.
Benefits:
Part-time hours (16 hours per week) offering strong work-life balance
Competitive salary of around £30,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
Varied and engaging workload
Supportive and collaborative working environment
A role where your input can directly influence business success
The Person
We are looking for someone who has:
NVQ or AAT qualification
Strong organisational and administrative abilities
Excellent attention to detail
Experience processing invoices, financial records, and business costs
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
Robust knowledge of Xero or Sage accounting software
Experience with Dext (desirable)
The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
A positive and solution-focused mindset
