Assistant Finance Manager

Cummins Mellor; Accrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wholesale business in Accrington seeks an experienced Assistant Finance Manager. This hands-on role involves overseeing day-to-day finance operations and supporting the Financial Accounts Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, be part-qualified CIMA or similar, and possess excellent time-management and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals aiming to advance their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent) or actively studying.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong IT skills, including competency with bespoke finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Processing foreign payments to suppliers via Telebanking.
• Managing petty cash and online banking tasks.
• Supporting VAT returns and month-end processes.

Skills

Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent)

Strong IT skills (Sage 200 advantageous)

Strong time-management abilities

Confident communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

At least 2 years experience in a similar finance role

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager
Location:Accrington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, (37.5 hours per week)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join a highly successful, design-led wholesale business. Our client is the UK’s largest wholesaler in their sector and is looking for a proactive, ambitious and diligent finance professional to join their close-knit team.

Working alongside and supporting the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key role in managing day-to-day finance operations within a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing foreign payments to suppliers via Telebanking and maintaining the system.

• Online banking housekeeping and management.

• Processing BACS payments to UK suppliers and handling expenses.

• Completing bank reconciliations (USD and EUR).

• Managing petty cash.

• Providing data for the Office for National Statistics.

• Online banking tasks and processing customer receipts.

• Handling and challenging parking fines.

• Taking telephone card payments.

• Managing private mileage and staff expenses.

• Responding to customer enquiries.

• Posting payroll journals.

• Managing fixed assets and prepayments.

• Supporting VAT returns, month-end processes, and other ad hoc finance duties.

• Providing cover and additional support during the Financial Accounts Manager’s annual leave (additional hours required).

Skills & Experience Required

• Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent) or actively studying, with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.

• Strong IT skills, including competency with bespoke finance systems (Sage 200 advantageous) and excellent Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Strong time-management abilities and the capability to work to tight deadlines.

• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Commercial awareness with the ability to work effectively in a small team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and thriving organisation.