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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: GARMA ADVISORY LIMITED The Finance Assistant will support our team across M&A, corporate finance, restructuring, and insolvency projects by carrying out research, preparing financial and market analysis, assisting with marketing materials and transaction documents, helping maintain project files and databases, and providing administrative support on live assignments. The role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, with full training provided in financial analysis, professional communication, and the fundamentals of corporate transactions and insolvency, offering strong exposure to a fast-paced advisory environment and valuable transferable skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting market and financial research.
• Helping prepare analysis and presentation materials for M&A and corporate finance projects.
• Assisting with the administration of restructuring and insolvency cases.
• Maintaining project files and databases.
• Drafting documents and reports.
• Providing general administrative and organisational support to ensure smooth delivery of client assignments across the firm’s advisory areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills in a professional environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic numeracy and comfort working with simple data or spreadsheets.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stay organised and manage tasks with guidance.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to shared goals.

Desirable Skills

• Interest in business and finance.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document production, research and admin tasks.
• Basic understanding of financial statements or business concepts.
• Confidence using online tools, databases, or digital platforms.
• Any previous exposure to office environments.

Further Information

The Employer is: GARMA ADVISORY LIMITED JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.