Assistant Finance Manager- 12 month mat cover

Officeangels; Watford; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

20 days annual leave

6 personal days (non-contractual)

Pension

Descripción de la vacante

Office Angels in Watford is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting February 2027. This fully office-based role, reporting to the Finance Director, requires overseeing AP/AR, VAT returns, payroll calculations, and cash flow analysis while ensuring accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, leadership and communication abilities, and experience with Sage Intacct.

Formación

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Proven multitasking capabilities.
• Experience using Sage Intacct would be desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Finance Director with day-to-day finance operations.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Serve as first point of contact for finance queries from staff.
• Analyse and report on AP/AR efficiency and cash flow impact.
• Help prepare VAT returns and payroll commission calculations.

Conocimientos

Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Herramientas

Sage Intacct

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Finance Manager- 12 month fixed term contract to start February 2027

Location: Watford

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (this role is fully office based)

Exciting Opportunity in Finance!

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Finance Manager to cover a maternity leave for a period of 12 months. This full-time office-based role is essential for ensuring the smooth running of the finance department and supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day operations. If you are ready to make an impact in the engineering sector, this could be the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily tasks as delegated by the Finance Director.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable departments.
• Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day queries from Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and sales department employees.
• Analyse and report on the efficiency of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Provide valuable feedback on improving the company's cash flow.
• Assist in implementing changes within the finance department.
• Support the escalation of supplier and customer queries.
• Help prepare VAT returns and monthly commission calculations for payroll.
• Reconcile balance sheet reports, including Goods in Transit.
• Prepare management account reporting schedules.
• Participate in weekly debtors meetings with key management.
• Provide hands-on cover for leave within the finance department.
• Monitor cash flow requirements and assist with financial audits.

Skills Required

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Proven multitasking capabilities
• Previous experience using Sage Intacct would be highly desirable

Additional Benefits

• 20 days of annual leave
• 6 personal days (non-contractual)
• Pension

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