Assistant Finance Manager

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