Finance Team Lead: 12-Month Maternity Cover

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term maternity cover

Mentorship by Finance Director

Broad exposure to finance functions

Commercial role with impact

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will report to the Finance Director and lead transactional finance, cashflow, and reporting activities across an international business.

The role emphasizes process improvements and cross-department collaboration. Ideal candidates hold AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with experience in AP/AR and supervising teams, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent finance qualification.
• Experience in Finance Manager / Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant or similar.
• Experience overseeing transactional finance functions (AP/AR).
• Proven experience supervising team members.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and proactive process improvement.
• Excellent communication across departments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Director with daily finance activities.
• Lead Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable with strong controls.
• Act as a key contact for finance and sales queries.
• Review finance processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Monitor cashflow and assist with working capital initiatives.
• Handle supplier/customer queries and timely resolutions.
• Prepare VAT returns, commission calculations, and reconciliations.
• Support management accounts reporting and weekly debtor meetings.
• Provide cover during annual leave and assist audits.

Skills

AAT Level 3/4

ACCA or CIMA

Team supervision

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You will report to the Finance Director and lead transactional finance, cashflow, and reporting activities across an international business.

The role emphasizes process improvements and cross-department collaboration. Ideal candidates hold AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, with experience in AP/AR and supervising teams, and strong Excel skills.