Assistant Finance Manager Location: Thirsk & Wetherby (travel between sites required) Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time, permanent. 4 day working week Monday - Thursday Are you an experienced and proactive finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role? We’re looking for a Assistant Finance Manager to join our clients friendly and supportive finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working across all aspects of finance and wants to make a real impact in a growing SME. The Role As a key member of the finance team, you’ll play a central role in producing accurate and timely financial information, supporting management with insightful reporting, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations across Thirsk and Wetherby sites. Your responsibilities will include: Producing month-end financial accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset reconciliations. Preparing variance and spend analysis reports to support financial decision-making. Managing the monthly payroll process to ensure accuracy and compliance. Overseeing stock valuation and monitoring cost trends. Running credit checks and maintaining strong credit control procedures. Supervising finance team members and providing support with ad hoc finance matters. Maintaining accurate staff absence and holiday records. Supporting the Finance Director with VAT returns, budgeting, and year-end audits (depending on experience). About You We’re looking for someone who is: AAT Level 4 qualified (or qualified by experience). Experienced in a broad accounting role, ideally within an SME environment. Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail. A team player with a flexible, “happy to help” attitude. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Sage 50 Accounts. Able to drive and travel between our Thirsk and Wetherby sites as required. Salary and Benefits Competitive salary between £32,000 – £35,000, depending on experience. A four-day working week, Monday – Thursday 7.30 – 17.30. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Opportunities for professional development and growth. Study supported for additional qualifications AAT, CIMA, ACCA If you’re a motivated finance professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now! or contact Louise – Unity Resourcing for more information