Alexander Daniels are partnering with a growing and well-established business in the West Midlands to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business, supporting accurate reporting and driving improvements across finance processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce monthly management accounts, ensuring all journals, accruals and prepayments are completed accurately and on schedule
* Reconcile bank accounts regularly and maintain strong control over cash movements
* Process and record financial transactions, including daily updates to cashbooks and bank postings
* Support cashflow processes through reconciliation activities and investigation of variances
* Prepare payment runs and summaries for supplier settlements in line with internal controls
* Assist in the preparation of payroll information for review
* Contribute to VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
* Provide insight into debtor and creditor balances, highlighting trends, risks, and aged items
* Work cross-functionally with operational teams to support reporting needs and identify efficiency opportunities
* Support month-end processes across sales and purchase ledgers
* Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as required
* Maintain accurate fixed asset records and lease information
* Help strengthen internal financial controls and improve existing systems and processes
* Operate with a high level of autonomy while contributing positively to the wider finance team
About You
* Previous experience in a similar finance role, ideally at Assistant Finance Manager level
* Strong understanding of management accounts preparation and ledger processes
* AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) desirable; part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates also considered
* Confident user of Excel and finance systems (experience with Sage is advantageous)
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
* Proactive, self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively
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