Assistant Finance Manager | Hybrid & Study Support

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support available for AAT, CIMA,

Job summary

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an ambitious Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing multi-entity group. You will work closely with the Finance Manager to deliver accurate monthly reporting and help drive financial insights across the business.

This hands-on role covers month-end, cash flow, budgeting and internal controls while offering study support for AAT/CIMA/ACCA and clear career progression into a senior finance position within a flexible hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified (minimum) or qualified by experience (QBE) with equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum two years' experience within a finance function.
• Studying towards, or interested in studying towards, CIMA or ACCA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
• Post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing commentary on key variances.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end reporting and financial analysis.
• Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.
• Review supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Ensure accurate financial coding and cost allocation across departments and business units.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Assist with maintaining effective financial controls and processes.
• Prepare regular cash flow forecasts and reporting.
• Support cash management activities.
• Assist with intercompany reconciliations and transactions where required.
• Produce detailed reporting packs for senior stakeholders.
• Work closely with operational and non-finance teams to improve understanding of financial performance.
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and investment opportunities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on time.
• Support year-end statutory accounts preparation and external audit processes.
• Maintain and enhance internal financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and improve finance systems and reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate activities.
• Support and mentor junior finance team members where appropriate.
• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency and strengthen financial processes.

Skills

Month-end processes

Management accounting

Reconciliations

Accruals & prepayments

Excel skills (pivot tables & lookup)

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Prioritization & deadlines

Professional development

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

QBE with practical experience

CIMA/ACCA studies advantageous

Job description

TAILORED SEARCH RECRUITMENT LIMITED is seeking an ambitious Assistant Finance Manager to join a growing multi-entity group. You will work closely with the Finance Manager to deliver accurate monthly reporting and help drive financial insights across the business.

This hands-on role covers month-end, cash flow, budgeting and internal controls while offering study support for AAT/CIMA/ACCA and clear career progression into a senior finance position within a flexible hybrid work environment.