Assistant Finance Manager

people2people; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run automotive business in South London is hiring an Assistant Finance Manager to enhance their finance team. This role, ideal for part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidates, offers opportunities for career progression with clear pathways to Finance Manager. Responsibilities include supervising accountants, assisting with financial tasks, and improving processes, alongside on-the-job training and professional study support.

Benefits

6% pension contribution

Discretionary Christmas bonus

Professional study support

Mentorship

Qualifications

• Keen to develop skills and eager to learn.
• Confident in numerical and analytical skills.
• Experience with VAT and multi-currency transactions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Finance with monthly and quarterly reports.
• Supervise two accountants and support them daily.
• Identify and implement financial process improvements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Job description

People2people are hiring for an Assistant Finance Manager to join an exciting family-run automotive business based in South London. Due to expansion, the business is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join the Finance team.

This role is ideal for someone who is part-qualified or just starting their ACCA/CIMA qualification. It offers a clear promotion route to Finance Manager, making it an excellent opportunity for career progression. Supporting the Head of Finance, you will work on a variety of tasks. The role includes on-the-job training and professional study support.

Please note, this role requires working 5 days a week in the office. Only apply if you are willing to commit to this schedule.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist the Head of Finance with regular accounting tasks such as month-end, quarterly reports, aged debtors review, and bank reconciliations.
2. Supervise two accountants daily and support them as needed.
3. Identify and implement process improvements related to financial processes and systems.
4. Assist with forecasts and budgeting preparation.
5. Ensure invoices are processed according to company policy and paid timely.
6. Review credit card and expense transactions, maintaining accurate records.
7. Maintain and update rebate calculations.
8. Support the implementation of a new ERP system.
9. Perform ad hoc duties as required.

About You

• Keen to develop your skills.
• Hardworking and proactive.
• Confident in numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Eager to learn and grow.
• Initiative-taker.
• Experience with VAT, including export and import, is desirable.
• Experience with multi-currency transactions is desirable.
• Team player.

The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £40,000 per annum, along with a 6% pension contribution, discretionary Christmas bonus, professional study support, and mentorship.

Operating for over 19 years across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, people2people and associated brands are award-winning recruitment and HR service providers. We are committed to sustainability by measuring and offsetting our carbon emissions through tree planting.

At people2people, Edge Recruitment, Infront Sports, and Frog Recruitment, we promote an inclusive workforce and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves.