Assistant Finance Manager

Major Talent; Accrington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A design-related company in Accrington is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager and oversee financial operations. This role involves managing online banking, processing payments, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with VAT returns. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified in CIMA, possess a minimum of 2 years' finance experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 and excellent benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliations.
• Ability to process foreign payments.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage online banking and BACS payments.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Handle petty cash and banking receipts.
• Assist with VAT returns and month-end processes.

Skills

Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance role

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Strong time management

Education

AAT level 3 or 4 or working towards qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager

Location: Accrington, Lancashire

About the company: An established design–related company

Salary: 45,000 – 50,000 (dependent on experience) plus excellent benefits and progression.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 –5 or 9:30am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week), 5 days in the office with a flexibility.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail–oriented individual to support the Finance Manager and contribute to the smooth running of the financial operations. You'll be part of a small, friendly team working in a fast–paced environment where accuracy and efficiency are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage online banking and BACS payments to UK suppliers and for expenses
• Perform bank reconciliations in Dollar and Euro
• Process foreign payments via Telebanking and maintain the system
• Handle petty cash and banking receipts
• Complete reports for the Office of National Statistics
• Challenge parking tickets and take telephone payments
• Process private mileage and expenses
• Respond to customer enquiries professionally
• Prepare payroll journals, manage fixed assets and prepayments
• Assist with VAT returns, month–end processes, and other ad hoc duties

Skills & Experience

• Part–qualified CIMA (or equivalent) e.g. AAT level 3 or 4 or working towards qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar finance role, preferably in a medium or large sized company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage 200 or similar systems preferred
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem–solving

If you're enthusiastic, hardworking, and ready to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a company that values precision, teamwork and continuous improvement.