Assistant Finance Manager

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Study support for AAT/CIMA/ACCA

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an ambitious Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing multi-entity business in the UK. You will work closely with the Finance Manager across month-end, management accounts and senior leadership reporting, gaining exposure to the full accounting cycle.

The role offers genuine progression and study support for AAT/CIMA/ACCA, with hybrid working and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum two years' experience in a finance function.
• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end and management accounts preparation, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and coding accuracy across departments.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and support intercompany transactions.
• Produce detailed reporting packs for senior stakeholders and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Maintain internal financial controls and assist with year-end statutory accounts and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excel skills

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

CIMA/ACCA study advantageous

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for an ambitious and hands-on Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing multi-entity organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career and gain exposure across all aspects of accounting, from transactional finance through to management accounts and senior leadership reporting.

Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting business decisions and developing your technical accounting skills. This role offers genuine progression and is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail whilst building towards a more senior finance position in the future.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Management Accounts

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing commentary on key variances.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end reporting and financial analysis.

Transactional & Day-to-Day Accounting

• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Review supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Ensure accurate financial coding and cost allocation across departments and business units.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with maintaining effective financial controls and processes.

Cash & Treasury

• Prepare regular cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Support cash management activities.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and transactions where required.

Reporting & Business Partnering

• Produce detailed reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and investment opportunities.

Compliance & Controls

• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Maintain and enhance internal financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and regulatory requirements.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and improve finance systems and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate activities.
• Support and mentor junior finance team members where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and strengthen financial processes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified (minimum) or qualified by experience (QBE) with equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum two years' experience within a finance function.
• Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, CIMA or ACCA would be advantageous.

Experience & Skills

• Experience within a finance role with exposure to month-end processes.
• Understanding of management accounting principles, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• Experience using accounting software packages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally.

Personal Attributes

• Organised, proactive and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.
• Strong communicator with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Commercially aware and solutions-focused.
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to progress within finance.
• Continually looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency.

What's on Offer

• Salary: £40,000-£45,000
• Study support available for AAT, CIMA or ACCA
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Additional employee benefits and discounts
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• The opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and gain exposure to the full accounting cycle
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities

Working Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week