Accounts Assistant (16 hours per week)

Puma Capital Group are looking for a part-time Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team, working 16 hours per week. Ideally these hours will be split across 5 days, but we are open to discussing other arrangements.

This role can be offered on a majority remote basis, with travel to our London office a minimum of one day per month.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who is looking for a role which offers flexibility. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance team on ensuring finance administration processes are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.

Role Responsibilities:

• Accurate transaction entry for accounts payable into Sage, ensuring supplier accounts are reconciled, and payments are allocated correctly in Sage
• Maintaining an organised invoice log to facilitate weekly payment runs
• Monitoring the inbox for approvals and new invoices, ensuring prompt response and action
• Addressing and resolving queries from both internal and external suppliers
• Executing weekly payment runs efficiently and in a timely manner
• Managing credit card receipts, ensuring they are saved and reconciled with monthly statements for audit purposes
• Posting transactions for credit cards and expenses in Sage
• Maintain purchase ledger

Experience Required:

• Experience in maintaining invoice logs and processing weekly payment runs and maintaining records for audit purposes
• Experience with accounting software, ideally Sage (200)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to manipulate and analyse data effectively
• Proactive in identifying opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency, with a focus on reducing manual effort and improving accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a close‑knit team, including partnering closely with colleagues on shared tasks and deadlines

Personal Attributes:

• Kind
• Values-driven
• Excellent communicator
• Adaptable and willing to get stuck into whatever needs doing
• The drive and attitude to excel in a high performing environment whilst maintaining high levels of integrity
• Energy and dynamism
• Organised, rigorous and disciplined
• Pragmatic and practical

About Us

Founded in 2012, Puma Capital Group is an award-winning investment manager operating within the tax efficient space and is a leading provider of growth capital to UK SMEs and property finance to developers and real estate investors.

The Puma Capital Group comprises four businesses focused on delivering long-term sustainable growth for our investors and partners:

• Puma Investments
• Puma Property Finance
• Puma Growth Partners
• Puma Public Markets

Collectively the Group has over £1 billion in assets under management, supports over 14,000 investors, and has funded over £2 billion in property developments across the UK. We are proud to have assisted dozens of businesses across the UK elevate and build to deliver on their brilliant ideas.

In the years since we were set up, Puma Capital Group has grown significantly. We are now around 140 people across the Group, with our staff working from our head office in London, and regional offices in Manchester and Edinburgh.

It is an exceptionally exciting time for our business. Combining our already very strong track record with ambitious growth strategies, we have already developed our market share substantially and are looking to build further on our success.

At Puma, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability status.

We strive to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Our commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development.

Importantly, research shows that men typically apply for roles when around 60% of the criteria is met, however, women and other underrepresented people often only apply when they tick every box. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point outlined in the role description, please do still get in touch – we would love to hear from you!