Assistant Finance Manager

Gbs Uk; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking property investment group in the UK is seeking a proactive Assistant Finance Manager for a 14-month maternity cover contract. This role supports month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring strong financial control and insight. Candidates should possess part-qualified accounting skills, solid experience in month-end activities, and excellent Excel proficiency. Join a team committed to delivering value for communities and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Confident Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of month-end close and accurate postings.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review managing agent reports and improve reporting processes.
• Assist with preparation of monthly cash reporting.
• Help resolve outstanding bank items.

Skills

Month-end processes

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Clear communication

Collaborative working

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience

Job description

A forward-thinking UK property investment and development group is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Finance Manager to join its Leeds finance team on a 14-month maternity cover contract. The business combines long-term investment strategy with sustainable development, creating places that deliver value for communities and stakeholders. This hands-on role will support month-end processes, financial reporting and reconciliations, while working closely with internal teams to maintain strong financial control and provide accurate financial insight. You'll play an important part in ensuring continuity across operational finance during the contract period.,

Responsibilities

• Month-End Journals: Support delivery of month-end close, ensuring accurate postings and on-time reporting.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain reconciliations to uphold financial governance and control.
• Managing Agent Reporting: Review managing agent reports, post journals and contribute to improving reporting processes.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist with preparation of monthly cash reporting across key business cost areas.
• Bank Reconciliations: Help resolve outstanding bank items and maintain accurate cash positions.
• Business Partnering: Build effective relationships with internal teams, particularly Asset Management.
• Ad-Hoc Support: Provide support across finance and wider business functions as required.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or qualified by experience
• Strong experience in month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Confident Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative working approach