Finance Administrator

Birmingham
7 months ago
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Our client is a fast-growing provider of online training programmes, specialising in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), neurodiversity awareness, and vocational education. With an expanding client portfolio and a growing global footprint, they are seeking a highly organised, detail-driven Senior Finance and Administration Lead to support the strategic and operational success of our business.

Overview of the Role

The Senior Finance and Administration Lead is a central position within Study Academy, responsible for maintaining our financial health, ensuring administrative compliance, and supporting operational efficiency across our digital learning platforms. The role covers finance, partner platform management, website/LMS oversight, office administration, awarding body compliance, learner support, contract management, data governance, and quality assurance.

The role is hybrid with 2 days per week in our Birmingham office (Monday and Wednesday) and the remaining working from home.

This is a fast paced role and the ability to think outside of the box, adapt and learn quickly is needed. It is a small team that is rapidly growing and the applicant will be an integral part of the team. Due to the pace of the business someone with 3+ years of experience in similar roles is required.

Training is provided in our key tools and systems, including FreeAgent, Pleo, PandaDoc, and various LMS and partner platforms (HowNow, GO1, etc).

Key Responsibilities

  1. Finance & Accounting

  2. Partner Platform Management (Training Provided)

  3. Website & LMS Oversight (Training Provided)

  4. Office Administration & Executive Support

  5. Awarding Bodies & Compliance Schemes (Training provided)

  6. Learner Support & Escalation

  7. Contracts & Policy Management

  8. Contract & Renewal Monitoring

  9. Data & Records Management

  10. Quality Assurance

    Candidate Requirements

    Essential Skills & Experience:

  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role

  • Strong analytical and organisational skills.

  • Experience in financial forecasting, budgeting, or account management.

  • Familiarity with accounting/payroll platforms.

  • High attention to detail and a process-driven mindset.

  • Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    Desirable:

  • Experience in an education, training, or digital content setting.

  • Familiarity with SCORM files and LMS management.

  • Understanding of GDPR, CPD, and compliance frameworks.

  • Previous experience working in a hybrid or remote-first organisation.

    What We Offer

  • £30,000 salary per annum.

  • Flexible hybrid working structure.

  • Training and support for all internal systems and tools.

  • The opportunity to work in a growing education business with social impact.

  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.

  • Birthday off

  • 3 days paid volunteering per year

  • Personal development and CPD opportunities.

  • Regular salary reviews

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