Assistant Finance Manager

Our Client seeks an Assistant Finance Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Finance Manager would require strong attention to detail, have the ability to multitask and implement control & procedures. This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Finance.

• Monthly reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts, including stock, fixed assets, accruals and prepayments, debtor and creditor control accounts, VAT accounts, capital, and reserves.
• Control and reconciliation of stock accounting, including investigation and correct accounting treatment of stock adjustments
• Develop and maintain control and liaison with administration functions at all of the Company’s branches, ensuring compliance with company financial procedures.
• Monthly analysis of overheads for management accounts and year end audit purposes
• Reconciliation of intercompany current accounts and intercompany recharges
• Deputise for Financial Manager when necessary.
• Audit file preparation and liaising with the Company’s external auditors/accountants.
• VAT compliance
• Assist in Budget preparation.
• Regular reporting & maintaining of standing orders, direct debits, insurance costs, HP agreements, energy suppliers, Business rates, Fixed assets, and other reports.
• Identify areas of risks, suggest savings, help improving processes and implementing new and existing processes ensuring controls and best practices are in place.
• Taking calls and updating accounting system records.
• Support Accounts team/members to learn, develop and cover during their absence.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required.

• Able to work in an organisation which is growing and restructuring.
• Previously worked in an environment where change and efficiencies have been implemented.
• Excel
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident, hands on and results driven.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of the team.