Finance Acquisitions Assistant

AFH Wealth Management; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Finance Assistant to support their acquisitions team. This full-time role offers a blend of hybrid working and a competitive salary, along with a range of attractive benefits. As a key member of the finance team, you will assist in producing management accounts, engage in acquisition accounting, and ensure effective financial processes across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong finance experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Join a company that values its people and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible working & holidays

Social perks (Christmas and Summer parties)

Contributory pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Tailored learning and development programmes

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Previous finance experience is essential for this role.
• QBE or studying AAT, ACCA, CIMA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with management accounts production.
• Participate in acquisition accounting activities including due diligence.
• Collaborate with finance personnel to ensure consistency.

Skills

Finance experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

QBE or studying AAT, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

AFH Wealth Management is proud to be one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisory and wealth management firms.

We believe that our success starts with our people. If you are determined to succeed and eager to take on new challenges, you’ll find a variety of exciting career opportunities at AFH. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, and a competitive salary and range of benefits.

As our Finance Assistant - Acquisitions, you will typically be responsible for:

• Supporting the Finance Manager with production of management accounts within time frames for deal-term reporting
• Assist with the review subsidiary management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary
• Participate in acquisition accounting activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
• Collaborate with other finance personnel / accountants within the larger group to ensure consistency and alignment in financial processes
• To deal with accounting and general queries both internally and externally
• Review / preparation of subsidiary income / bank reconciliations
• Use of back-office systems for interrogation and reporting
• Continuous reviews of working practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Weekly & monthly tasks, report preparation, ad hoc projects, contributing to have a positive impact on the team.
  
  

What we are looking for in our ideal Finance Assistant - Acquisitions:

• Previous Finance experience essential
• QBE or studying AAT, ACCA, CIMA
• Experienced using Microsoft Office - working knowledge of Excel to Intermediate Standard
• Problem-solving
• Effective organisational and planning skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Keen eye for detail with a drive for quality throughout
• Able to work as part of a team, whilst also having the ability to work under own initiative with an adaptable / flexible approach
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
  
  

Benefits And Perks At AFH

• Flexible working & holidays - Enjoy flexible working and competitive holiday allowance, with annual buy & sell scheme options and your birthday off. Plus, additional holiday days for long service.
• Social perks - To recognise and celebrate employees' great work we are all invited to our annual Christmas and Summer parties.
• Pension - We offer a contributory pension scheme with Royal London as well as death-in-service benefit.
• Bonus scheme - All AFH employees are offered a competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus, following completion of a year’s service.
• Health and wellbeing - The MediCash app puts your health in the palm of your hands. Claim cashback on a wide selection of health and wellbeing initiatives, including discounted health club memberships and free healthcare benefits.
• Professional development - We are committed to helping you reach your potential by offering tailored learning and development programmes.
• Shopping discounts - Our employees can choose from many retailers to get discounts or cashback on everyday purchases from our favourite high street clothing stores to our go-to supermarkets, as well as access to free online training courses.
  
  

Apply today to register your interest in joining our team, or learn more about the benefits and perks of working at AFH and what it is like to work here via our careers website.