Assistant Finance Manager

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected charity organization in Coventry is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager. You will support the Finance Manager across financial operations, budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Ideal candidates will have bookkeeping expertise, experience with management accounts, and proficiency in QuickBooks. The role offers flexible hybrid working, generous holiday, and a supportive work environment focused on community impact.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working (3 office, 2 home)

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme membership

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Strong bookkeeping skills, including reconciliations.
• Experience producing management accounts.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks is essential.
• Experience in the charity or education sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in financial planning and budgeting.
• Manage cash flow and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and risk management.

Skills

Bookkeeping skills

Management accounts preparation

Proficiency with QuickBooks

Financial reporting

Analytical approach

IT systems and digital tools

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager

Charity Sector | Coventry | 37.5 hours per week | Flexible Working

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to step into a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate Finance is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected charity in the search for an Assistant Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that makes a genuine difference to people's lives and contribute to the effective running of its finance function.

This charity provides free, specialist legal advice to those most in need. Committed to challenging inequality and empowering communities, the organisation offers advocacy, representation, and collaborative support with partners across the sector. By tackling the root causes of issues, they help clients transition from crisis to long-term stability.

Role Overview

The Assistant Finance Manager supports the Finance Manager across all aspects of financial operations. This includes budgeting, reporting, compliance and contributing to the organisation's long-term financial planning. The role also ensures strong financial controls and alignment with regulatory requirements.

You will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for:

• Financial planning and budgeting
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Cash flow management
• Financial controls and risk management
• Payroll and accounts payable/receivable
• Grant management
• Legal Aid Agency contracts

About you

We are looking for a technically strong and analytically minded finance professional who can bring both accuracy and insight to the role. You will have:

Essential

• Strong bookkeeping skills, including reconciliations
• Experience producing management accounts
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience preparing financial reports
• Ability to support the production of management accounts and month‑end processes
• A background in the charity or education sector
• Strong technical skills, with confidence using IT systems, digital tools and supporting implementation
• An analytical, data‑driven approach to problem solving
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check

Desirable

• Experience with grant management or Legal Aid funding
• Experience improving or implementing financial systems or processes

What's on offer

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme membership
• Access to an employee assistance programme

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.