Assistant Finance Manager

Howells Solutions Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing electrical contractor in Essex is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support financial operations and reporting. The successful candidate will have strong experience in Xero and will contribute to the transition from Sage. Key responsibilities include managing cash flows, preparing budgets, and providing financial insights. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £40,000 and £45,000. Join a forward-thinking business committed to growth through innovation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within contracting or construction.
• Keen interest in financial systems, streamlining, and automation.
• Solid understanding of cash flow management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition from Sage to Xero and embed best practices.
• Assist in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Provide financial insights to aid decision-making.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of Xero

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Assistant Finance Manager - Electrical Contractor
Based in Maldon, Essex
Full time, permanent
40,000 - 45,000 per annum

We are working with a successful and growing electrical contractor to find a proactive Assistant Finance Manager to join their team in Maldon. This is an exciting time for the business as they transition from Sage to Xero, and they are looking for someone with strong Xero experience who can help establish efficient financial systems and processes from the outset.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller, supporting both day-to-day financial operations and the delivery of insightful financial reporting to aid business decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys streamlining processes, introducing automation, and making a tangible impact on the way finance supports the wider business.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the transition from Sage to Xero and embedding best practices.
• Assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cost control.
• Providing financial insights to aid decision-making (e.g., pricing, cost-saving, margin analysis).
• Processing supplier invoices, payments, and managing cash outflows.
• Managing customer invoicing, chasing debtors, and monitoring cash inflows.
• Tracking and reporting on outstanding debts.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a finance role, ideally within contracting, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero (experience of Sage beneficial).
• A keen interest in financial systems, streamlining, and automation.
• Solid understanding of cash flow management and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or qualified by experience.

You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business that values its people and is committed to growth through innovation and efficiency.

Please apply online now, or call Lucy on (phone number removed) for more information!