Assistant Finance Manager: Grow with a Dynamic SME

Venture Recruitment Partners; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and growing business

Professional development opportunities

Clear career progression

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners in Winchester is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing SME on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting day-to-day finance, mentoring junior staff, and delivering accurate financial reporting to assist business decisions.

You will drive month-end close, prepare management accounts, handle VAT and payroll tasks, support year-end audits, and contribute to budgeting and cash flow planning.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Proven experience within a finance function, ideally in an SME.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or supporting junior finance team members.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the month-end close process and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed reconciliations and schedules.
• Review bank reconciliations and maintain the nominal ledger for accuracy.
• Complete VAT returns, fixed asset accounting, and general ledger reviews.
• Assist with payroll administration, including HMRC reporting and pension submissions.
• Support year-end statutory accounts and liaise with auditors.
• Provide operational finance support including loan postings, payments and refunds.
• Contribute to KPI reporting, covenant monitoring, and management information.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with budget holders.

Skills

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Mentoring juniors

Stakeholder management

Excel

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Venture Recruitment Partners in Winchester is seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing SME on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting day-to-day finance, mentoring junior staff, and delivering accurate financial reporting to assist business decisions.

You will drive month-end close, prepare management accounts, handle VAT and payroll tasks, support year-end audits, and contribute to budgeting and cash flow planning.