Finance Assistant - Acquisitions

AFH Financial Group.; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Finance Assistant - Acquisitions, where your skills will contribute to the success of a leading independent financial advisory group. In this full-time role, you will support the Finance Manager, assist in managing accounts, and participate in acquisition activities. The company values its employees, offering a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including flexible working, professional development, and social perks. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working & holidays

Social perks

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting roles with relevant qualifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with management accounts and reporting.
• Assist in acquisition accounting activities and financial processes.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Planning skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

QBE or studying AAT, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

• Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Finance Assistant – Acquisitions

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:

1. Supporting the Finance Manager with production of management accounts within time frames for deal-term reporting.
2. Assisting with the review of subsidiary management accounts with supporting variance analysis and commentary.
3. Participating in acquisition accounting activities, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
4. Collaborating with other finance personnel/accountants within the larger group to ensure consistency and alignment in financial processes.
5. Dealing with accounting and general queries both internally and externally.
6. Reviewing/preparing subsidiary income/bank reconciliations.
7. Using back-office systems for interrogation and reporting.
8. Conducting continuous reviews of working practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
9. Completing weekly & monthly tasks, report preparation, and ad hoc projects, contributing to a positive impact on the team.

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

1. QBE or studying AAT, ACCA, CIMA.
2. Experience using Microsoft Office – working knowledge of Excel to Intermediate Standard.
3. Problem-solving skills.
4. Effective organisational and planning skills.
5. Able to work to deadlines.
6. Keen eye for detail with a drive for quality throughout.
7. Able to work as part of a team, whilst also having the ability to work under own initiative with an adaptable/flexible approach.
8. 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.