Job Description

Job Title:

Finance Assistant

Location:

Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)

Department:

Finance

Who we are:

At Safehinge Primera we have a clear purpose;

Together we design for good.

We help protect people through vulnerable times.

We're no start-up. We are an established, profitable, market-leader, supplying into 70% of NHS Trusts with the business growing quickly in the UK, USA and Australia. We are three times winner of the Design in Mental Health - Best Product award.

We envisage, design and deliver innovative products, which dramatically improve people's lives in challenging buildings such as schools, hospitals and mental health facilities. Our designs make a positive difference.

We've got a track record of success designing and delivering best in class products that improve lives. We have grown significantly in the last three years and our aim is to reach 30m of global revenue in the next three years and increase our impact; through profitable growth we can help more people through vulnerable times.

Since launching just 10 years ago we have grown significantly both financially and operationally and now deliver our products in three continents. Growth is a continuing feature within our business, powered by our purpose to increase our impact; through profitable growth we can help more people through vulnerable times.

We are a fast-growing company who continually set the bar high for ourselves. We're committed to continuously raising the standard of the sectors in which we operate. Importantly we do this together, as a team.

We are searching for an experienced and purpose driven Finance Assistant to manage the financial administration and processes for Safehinge Primera Limited and Safehinge Group Limited, together referred to as "SHP".

Role Summary

We're at an exciting stage in our growth journey and this role will underpin the Finance function's ability to produce timely and accurate financial reports; essential in a scaling business. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position involves a broad spectrum of operational responsibilities and requires a strong foundation of knowledge and experience of financial processes.

You will be responsible for the day to day operational processing within the Finance team including sales and purchase invoices, team member expenses (including company credit cards), daily reconciliation of bank accounts and other key balance sheet reconciliations. As our business is growing, you will also have the opportunity to support other financial processes providing an opportunity for personal and professional development.

Key responsibilities:

Performance of key financial processes within the company including:

Preparation of bank reconciliation and bank processing on Odoo Preparation and dispatching of customer invoices ensuring accurate nominal coding. Performance of aged debt analysis and escalation of any overdue amounts to the Finance Officer. Processing of supplier invoices including assessment of purchase order and nominal coding assessment to ensure legitimacy and accuracy of invoices. Resolve supplier queries, escalating more complex matters to the Finance Officer. Reconciliation of supplier statements. Review and processing of team member expenses (both out of pocket and company credit card) ensuring transactions are within the normal course of business and have been suitably authorised prior to submission to Finance. Responsibility for month end expenses processing and credit card reconciliation. Mailbox management to ensure queries submitted to Finance are triaged, responded to and/or escalated to the Finance Officer or Head of Finance as required.

What you'll bring

At Safehinge Primera we look for people who will add to our organisation and align with our Purpose and Values. Your experience, skills and competencies will include:

Proven experience in a similar role within a busy, fast-paced Finance team. Strong organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to successfully manage a busy and diverse workload. Foundational accounting and bookkeeping skills (AAT qualified/part qualified desirable). Excellent IT system skills (Odoo or similar ERP experience advantageous, Microsoft Office and/or G-suite required). Experienced in general office administration. Passion for continuous improvement. Capable in dealing with numbers, finances and spreadsheets (Excel). Excellent people skills - you will be a natural people person whose values align with ours. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate important information and messages to all stakeholders.

What we'll offer

Competitive salary Enhanced company sick pay Death in Service Discretionary profit share after 12 months service Annual leave increases with length of service Access to cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice programmes Employee Assistance Programme Peer recognition programme Discounted gift cards The opportunity to develop and grow your career within a fast-growing SME
Please note that we've detailed the key responsibilities and output required from the role. As we're a dynamic and fast-moving organisation, this is not a definitive summary and responsibilities may change and evolve over time.

At Safehinge Primera, we're more about team than title. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and people from all backgrounds. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that promotes and values differences, where everyone from any background can do their best work.

Job Type:

Full Time, Permanent

Salary:

26,500 - 28,000 DOE

Closing Date:

09/05/25

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,500.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Profit sharing Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have the right to work in the UK?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow

Application deadline: 09/05/2025