Assistant Manager Finance

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 cash flow 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