Assistant Manager Finance

Cirrus Connects; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as an Assistant Finance Manager, where your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing financial processes during an exciting growth phase. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in finance while working closely with a supportive team. You will be responsible for managing cash flow, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accuracy in billing and accounts payable. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and ready to take on new challenges in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Chance to be part of a growing company

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly cash flow statements and monthly financial processes.
• Assist with annual audits and prepare statutory documents.

Skills

Finance Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Qualified or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Sage 50

Expenses Software Solutions

Billing and Provisioning Systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented and organised Assistant Finance Manager to join our team. You will be an integral part of the finance department, assisting with various financial and administrative tasks. The role requires developing a strong understanding of the business and the products Cirrus offers and confidence to challenge the status quo. This role is perfect for someone who has experience within a finance team and wants to broaden their experience and use their knowledge of finance at an exciting time as the company grows with a great opportunity to review and improve the processes and controls.

The Assistant Finance Manager will be responsible for the weekly cash flow statement production alongside monthly processes and journals, reconciling control accounts and management of the purchase ledger processes. The candidate will provide cover for the billing process including raising customer invoices, managing debt collection and ensuring the processes in place are robust.

Responsibilities of the Role

• Ad hoc purchase orders for purchases required by the business
• Month-end financial reporting and analysis and maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with annual audit process
• Annual preparation of statutory documents including PSA / R&D
• Liaison with HMRC including companies house filings
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and monthly reconciliations
• Manage and process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently including company credit card and expenses liaising with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies
• Involvement in preparation of the weekly cashflow including preparation of the pay runs and ensuring payments are accurate and made in a timely manner
• Managing the month end journals including accruals, prepayments, bank account reconciliations and subsequent reconciliation of the control accounts
• Ad hoc duties requested by management.
• Provide support and cover for the billing through to payment processing in all relevant financial systems including creation of customer accounts (pricelists and tariffs), preparing and processing customer invoices, reviewing billing data for accuracy and completeness, investigation and timely resolution of billing discrepancies and maintaining accurate records in compliance with policies and procedures.

Experience & Skills

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Qualified or part qualified (ACA, ACCA, AAT, CIMA)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Specific technical / IT skills

Knowledge/ working experience of the software below are advantageous but not essential:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with Sage 50 (or similar)
• Expenses software solutions
• Billing and provisioning systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to be part of an innovative and growing company

Security Protocol

• Proof of Entitled to work status required.
• As part of this role, you may be required to go through enhanced background checks.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Telecommunications