P / T - Finance Assistant

Cerro E.M.S. Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company in Birmingham is seeking a Part-Time Finance Assistant to support financial operations. This role involves preparing management accounts, assisting with budget reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and advanced Excel skills, with a proactive attitude towards improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts pack, including financial statements.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset register and control account.
• Support month-end duties, such as reconciliations.
• Handle VAT returns ensuring compliance.
• Facilitate internal and external audits.
• Administer and complete yearly stock takes.
• Proactively identify procedural improvements.

Skills

Knowledge of the manufacturing industry

Proficiency in Excel (advanced level)

Strong analytical skills

Proactive with excellent attention to detail

Tools

Other IT and computer packages

Job description

About Us

Cerro EMS specializes in turning ideas into innovative, cost‑effective solutions through state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing processes. Our expertise in simulation, 3D modeling, and automation technology allows us to provide expert advice on design improvements, accelerating production and reducing material content. With a global customer base across multiple industries, we continuously invest in cutting‑edge solutions to enhance product performance and drive efficiency.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Part‑Time Finance Assistant to support our Finance Controller in overseeing the financial aspects of our business. This role requires flexibility in workdays to accommodate varying workloads and reporting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts pack, including financial statements, sales analysis, and KPI collation.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and reporting.
• Maintain fixed asset register and control account.
• Support Finance Controller with month‑end duties, such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Handle VAT returns and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, minimizing findings.
• Assist with customer, supplier, credit limit, and fixed asset audits.
• Administer and complete yearly stock takes.
• Proactively identify procedural improvements.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as required.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely adherence to deadlines.
• Successful audits with minimal findings.
• Reduction in reporting lead times.

Person / Technical Specifications

• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Excel (advanced level).
• Competent in other IT and computer packages.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proactive with excellent attention to detail.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.