Assistant Finance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance team in Falmouth. This role is perfect for a motivated individual with strong accounting and administration skills, who thrives in a busy environment. You will provide essential support to the Finance Manager, overseeing key processes such as month-end accounting, VAT returns, and budgeting. With a focus on detail and effective communication, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values flexibility and offers a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a busy accounts function.
• Ability to explain finance information simply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Purchase ledger clerk and liaise with stakeholders.
• Prepare accounts to PNL/BS level and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounting

Administration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Experience in Finance Function

Experience in Contracting/Construction Environment

Tools

Sage Line 50

Sage 200

Microsoft Office

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Job Title: Assistant Finance Manager/ Finance Supervisor

Location: Falmouth

Salary: Up to £40,000

Hours: Full-Time and Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Robert Half are delighted to partner with a UK-based and well-established business to hire an Assistant Finance Manager / Finance Supervisor to join their dynamic team.

The Role:

This is a dynamic role for a highly motivated, adaptable and resourceful individual with strong accounting and administration experience. As a key part of the Finance Team, the primary function of this role is to provide financial and commercial administration support to the Finance Manager and the Company in a wide range of aspects. You will need to be pro-active in your approach, good at working under pressure, and capable of working to tight deadlines. You will be practically minded with a strong financial and commercial bias, and possess good accounting, admin, communication, and organisational skills.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervising Purchase ledger clerk, (including covering leave & sickness),
• Liaising with Ledger Clerk to answer questions from both internal and external stakeholders,
• Supervising weekly suggest supplier payment runs/Creditors Reporting,
• Collating, scheduling and posting monthly credit and debit card receipts. Chasing any outstanding receipts,
• Loading Payments & Issuing remittances when required,
• Taking lead Month End processes; being able to prepare accounts to a PNL/BS Level, accounting for Accruals, Prepayments, Fixed asset additions, Intercompany reconciliations,
• Assist with Group Accounting, intercompany transactions,
• Assisting in Year End and Audit processes,
• Taking lead with VAT returns,
• Covering Finance Manager when on leave,
• Assist with Budgeting and reporting,
• Supporting and working with the other Finance team members, with any queries and information required.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience of working within a busy accounts function including hands-on experience of working within a UK corporate business within the Finance Function at mid-level.
• Previous experience of working in a contracting/construction/project environment is preferred but not essential
• Strong history of using Sage Line 50 and Sage 200
• Ability to communicate effectively explaining finance information in simple, easy to understand ways both verbally and visually
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously but possess strong team skills

What's on Offer:

• Working Hours: Full time, 5 days per week, with flexible working hours between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Location: Based at the company's headquarters in Falmouth
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, apply today!

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