Assistant Finance Manager- 12 Month Mat Cover

Office Angels Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days annual leave

6 personal days (non-contractual)

Job summary

Office Angels Limited is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave in Watford. The role is full-time and office-based, reporting to the Finance Director and supporting day-to-day finance operations.

You will manage AR/AP, support cash flow improvements, and assist with VAT returns and payroll calculations. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential; Sage Intacct experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Sage Intacct

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

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)

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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