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 ResponsibilitiesProduce monthly management accounts, ensuring all journals, accruals and prepayments are completed accurately and on scheduleReconcile bank accounts regularly and maintain strong control over cash movementsProcess and record financial transactions, including daily updates to cashbooks and bank postingsSupport cashflow processes through reconciliation activities and investigation of variancesPrepare payment runs and summaries for supplier settlements in line with internal controlsAssist in the preparation of payroll information for reviewContribute to VAT return preparation and ensure compliance with relevant regulationsProvide insight into debtor and creditor balances, highlighting trends, risks, and aged itemsWork cross-functionally with operational teams to support reporting needs and identify efficiency opportunitiesSupport month-end processes across sales and purchase ledgersAssist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors as requiredMaintain accurate fixed asset records and lease informationHelp strengthen internal financial controls and improve existing systems and processesOperate with a high level of autonomy while contributing positively to the wider finance teamAbout YouPrevious experience in a similar finance role, ideally at Assistant Finance Manager levelStrong understanding of management accounts preparation and ledger processesAAT Level 3 (or equivalent) desirable; part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates also consideredConfident user of Excel and finance systems (experience with Sage is advantageous)Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholdersProactive, self-motivated and able to manage workload effectively