Assistant Finance Manager

Harvey John Recruitment; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a newly qualified accountant for the role of Assistant Finance Manager in Brighton. This exciting opportunity involves managing a finance team, overseeing monthly reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. You will be part of a dynamic team in a growing professional services organization that values continuous improvement and professional development. With a competitive salary and supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to transition from practice to industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you!

Benefits

Ongoing training

Professional development support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant with accountancy practice background.
• Strong IT skills and familiar with accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the finance team and oversee monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure timely delivery of month-end reporting.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Strong IT skills

Excel proficiency

Numeracy and literacy skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Ability to prioritize

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Tools

Accountancy software

Excel

Job description

Are you a newly/recently qualified accountant with an accountancy practice background? Are you looking for your first role in industry? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing professional services organisation in their Brighton office. We are looking for an Assistant Finance Manager to join our client, who are the fastest growing accountancy firm in Sussex. This is a perfect opportunity for a newly qualified accountant seeking their first post qualification role in industry. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role will involve managing the finance team on a day to day basis, overseeing all monthly reconciliations and ensuring that all month end reporting is delivered on time. You will take responsibility to see that all processes and procedures work effectively and will be involved in various ad-hoc projects.

About you

• ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Strong IT skills, familiar with a range of accountancy software and competent and confident in the use of Excel
• Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills with an ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• Be comfortable with change and system improvements, including taking the lead to drive change
• Have excellent attention to detail and be analytically minded
• Have the ability to prioritise and deliver to tight deadlines
• Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and external bodies

This is a full time role and is based in comfortable modern offices in Central Brighton.

The firm is offering a competitive basic salary and benefits package, ongoing training to support your professional development and a wide range of future career prospects.

If this Assistant Finance Manager opportunity sounds like the role for you, please apply now, or contact Claire Jones at Harvey John for more details.

Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.

Harvey John
Unit 2 Ferry Wharf
Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Portslade, East Sussex
BN41 1BD