Assistant Finance Manager

The ONE Group Ltd; Corby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The ONE Group Ltd in Corby is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager who will work closely with the Finance Director to develop in a growing SME. You will contribute to management accounts, cashflow, budgeting and forecasting while building strong commercial analysis skills.

This role offers a clear path to greater ownership of accounts, forecasting and finance processes as you gain experience and confidence. Collaboration with operational teams is essential to improve profitability.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying; ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Good Excel skills and a solid understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end processes and reconciliations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with cashflow reporting and forecasting development.
• Support budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Prepare VAT information and assist with VAT returns.
• Support payroll processes and related finance administration.
• Produce regular financial reports and KPI information.
• Carry out variance analysis and provide commentary.
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations on stock reporting and working capital.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and efficiency.
• Gradually take ownership of management accounts, forecasting, controls and commercial analysis.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA part-qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

The Accountancy & Finance Division at The ONE is currently recruiting for an Assistant Finance Manager on the behalf of an established business based in Corby. A great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant who is ready to broaden their experience and take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Finance Director in a growing SME, you'll gain hands-on exposure across management accounts, cashflow, budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis, with a clear opportunity to develop towards a Finance Manager position over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with cashflow reporting and the ongoing development of cashflow forecasts.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Prepare VAT information and assist with VAT returns.
• Support payroll processes and related finance administration.
• Produce regular financial reports and KPI information.
• Carry out variance analysis, investigating differences and providing supporting commentary.
• Support stock and working capital reporting, working closely with Supply Chain and Operations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure agreed financial controls are followed.
• Prepare schedules and supporting information for year-end and external audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting and efficiency.
• Gradually take greater ownership of management accounts, forecasting, controls and commercial analysis as your experience develops.
• Work with operational teams to improve stock management, working capital and profitability.
• Support the Finance Director with commercial and strategic financial planning.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant, Management Accounts Assistant or in a similar finance role.
• Experience supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Some exposure to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and/or cashflow reporting.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• AAT qualified or studying, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence investigating variances and questioning information where appropriate.
• Proactive and comfortable taking greater ownership as your experience develops.
• Confident communicating with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Commercially curious with an interest in understanding how the wider business operates.
• Comfortable working within a growing SME environment.
• Genuine ambition to progress into a more senior finance position

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step up in their career and keen to work for a business where you can commercial influence financial decision making.