Overview
Finance and Operations Administrator Jobs in United Kingdom at Operam Academy
Title: Finance and Operations Administrator
Company: Operam Academy
Location: United Kingdom
Part-Time, Remote, UK based
Up to 20 hours per week, worked evenly across five days (Monday to Friday)
About Us
Operam Academy is an established and growing provider of education and training to the global construction industry. We help companies build the knowledge and confidence they need to work collaboratively and manage information effectively.
We are a small, UK based remote team with an ambitious growth strategy and a strong focus on doing things well and value people who enjoy improving how things are done.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Finance & Operations Administrator who not only takes pride in doing things accurately but is curious about improving how everyday tasks are done
This is a hands‑on, finance‑led role, with some operational and team support alongside it. It will suit someone who enjoys working with numbers and processes and learning new systems, tools and approaches over time.
We’re supportive of change and modern tools, including AI, so we’re looking for someone who enjoys learning, builds confidence quickly and is open to new ways of working.
The Role
Your work will focus primarily on finance, with additional operational support as needed. You’ll work closely with the Head of Operations & Growth and the Founder, supporting day‑to‑day finance, operations and administration. The role is varied and hands‑on with a real opportunity to make an impact in a lean, collaborative team.
Finance (primary focus):
- Assisting with bookkeeping, purchasing, VAT, PAYE and financial reporting
- Processing invoices, expenses and payments accurately and on time
- Supporting cash‑flow tracking, budgets and basic forecasting
- Supplier onboarding
- Dealing with account queries
- Maintaining accurate records and reconciliations
- Using internal systems to ensure financial data is complete and reliable
Operations and team support (secondary):
- Day‑to‑day administrative support for the team
- Supporting repeatable processes across finance and operations
- Liaising with colleagues and suppliers to keep things moving
- Identifying simple improvements to processes and ways of working
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding
- Maintaining personnel and company records
Systems you’ll work with
- QuickBooks Online
- Fathom (financial forecasting)
- Microsoft Office 365
- AI-assisted tools
Ways of Working
This role provides essential day‑to‑day cover, so reliability and availability matter.
- 20 hours per week worked across five days
- Hours worked within core business hours (10am–4pm)
- Predictable, consistent availability rather than ad‑hoc working
- Fully remote with quarterly travel to London, expenses paid
- Up to £28k pro‑rata (based on 40 hours), depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata)
- Workplace pension
About you
- You’ll be a strong fit for the role if you have:
- Strong practical bookkeeping and basic accounting skills
- Experience with financial reporting, cash flow and budgets
- Payroll knowledge (highly desirable)
- Confidence using modern finance, CRM and Microsoft 365 tools
- An enjoyment of learning new skills and building confidence over time
- A curious about systems, processes and how things fit together
- An interest in how technology, including AI can support everyday work
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV
- A short cover note explaining why this role appeals to you
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief introductory video call, followed by a focused interview using practical, scenario‑based questions.
