Assistant Finance Manager

Our client is recruiting for a proactive Assistant Finance Manager to join their business based in Coventry. The role is paying £40k per annum and requires 2 days on-site per week. Previous experience in SME environments and mentoring junior members of staff are essential.

What you'll do:

• Assist in preparing and maintaining the month-end timetable to ensure all deadlines are consistently met for accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare management accounts with detailed reconciliations and supporting schedules that underpin robust financial control.
• Review and assist with bank reconciliations as well as nominal ledger maintenance to uphold the integrity of financial records.
• Complete VAT returns, fixed asset accounting tasks, and general ledger checks to ensure compliance and accuracy across all finance processes.
• Support payroll processing activities alongside HMRC reporting and pension submissions for seamless employee remuneration.
• Contribute actively to year-end statutory accounts preparation while liaising with external auditors for smooth audit processes.
• Provide cover for finance operations tasks such as loan postings, payments, and refunds whenever required to maintain business continuity.
• Contribute to KPI reporting, covenant tracking, and stakeholder communications that inform strategic decision-making within the organisation.
• Work collaboratively on budgeting and periodic re-forecasting efforts with budget holders to monitor expenditure and support cash flow forecasting.

What you bring:

• You are part-qualified accountant, or Qualified By Experience bringing recognised credentials that demonstrate your commitment to professional standards.
• You have proven experience working within a finance function—ideally within a small or growing organisation—enabling you to adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Your analytical skills are highly developed with meticulous attention to detail that supports accurate reporting and insightful analysis.
• You possess excellent communication abilities that foster strong engagement with stakeholders across all levels of the business.
• You can manage multiple priorities effectively while meeting tight deadlines thanks to your dependable organisational skills.
• Previous supervisory or team support experience is desirable; your ability to nurture junior colleagues enhances collaborative success within the finance team.
• Strong knowledge of Excel and financial systems is advantageous; your technical proficiency streamlines complex data handling tasks.

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