Assistant Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruiting firm based in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to support P&L management and assist the Senior Business Partner with financial control. Candidates should be part-qualified ACCA/CIMA accountants with strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a salary of £35,000-£40,000 plus study support and hybrid working options, making it an attractive role in a growing business environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Study support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension with low employee contribution

Employee discounts and perks

Qualifications

• An active ACCA/CIMA student and looking to become qualified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Excellent communication skills, able to converse confidently and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the finances for a specific division.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Contribute to the preparation of the management accounts.
• Ensure cost control by keeping department leads updated with financial information.
• Attend finance meetings and provide financial support to department leads.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookups

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritise workloads

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Active ACCA/CIMA student

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a longstanding client based in Manchester city centre to appoint an Assistant Finance Manager. The business is going through a period of growth and they are looking to strengthen their FBP team, so it's an exciting time to join!

We are looking part-qualified ACCA/CIMA accountants who have had experience supporting with P&L cost and revenue management and some FP&A tasks. You will report to the Senior Business Partner to assist with financial control, developing internal and external relationships in the wider group network to ensure financial objectives are achieved.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary of £35,000-£40,000 DOE, hybrid working 2-3 days in the office or from site, study support, 25 days holidays plus banks, enhanced pension with low employee contribution, huge employee discounts and perks. Other wider benefits are available on request.

Key responsibilities:

• Report to the Senior Finance Business Partner to assist with managing the finances for a specific division, creating a presence and building relationships with various stakeholders across the business functions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Contribute to the preparation of the management accounts.
• Raising sales invoices for the division as necessary.
• Ensure cost control by keeping department leads updated with financial information.
• Attend finance meetings and provide financial support to department leads.
• Periodic financial reporting and analysis, providing advice and support with this.
• Cover for the other Business Partners where required.
• Support the Finance Manager where needed and assist the wider FBP team to achieve common goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes/reporting with a proactive approach.
• Ad-hoc finance duties as required.

Professional qualification and competencies:

• An active ACCA/CIMA student and looking to become qualified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables and vlookups.
• Excellent communication skills, able to converse confidently and concisely.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and achieve tight deadlines working in a high pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively as part of a high-performing team.

For more information, please contact Harriett Busby at Axon Moore