Role: Assistant Finance Manager


Location:
Bradford


Salary:
£35-40k

The main focus of the Assistant Finance Manager role is to assist in the preparation of management accounts to pre-set monthly deadlines across all divisions of the company; provide accurate management information and to ensure the monthly payroll runs smoothly.



Responsibilities:

* Preparation and proactive analysis of monthly management accounts
* Bank, supplier and debtors' reconciliation
* Production of trial balance and making necessary adjustments (reallocations of costs and sales figures)
* Produce and check monthly invoices - completing pre-invoice run and random checking
* Assist with payroll (external payroll company used) re bonus, commissions, overtime and ensure compliance
* Support the Head of Accounts in ad-hoc tasks, reporting requirements and projects, including process improvement, compliance budget/forecasts, and enhancement of accounting system
* Costings: Track and analyse costs associated with services, operations, or projects to assist management in making cost-effective decisions.
* VAT Compliance: Demonstrate understanding of VAT regulations, including accurately recording VAT transactions, submitting VAT returns in a timely manner, and ensuring prompt payment of VAT liabilities by their due dates.
* Internal Control: Assess financial risks and devise strategies to mitigate them, such as implementing internal controls.

Person Specification:
* At least 3-4 years in an account's environment with demonstrable finance background
* Finalist or Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Accountant desirable either formally or through experience
* A strong user of Excel and possess well-honed accounting systems skills
* Have experience of reporting and using MIS - for financials of sales, costs, margins etc
* Have previous involvement in payroll
* Be quick to pick up new accounting and software packages
* Able to communicate confidently at all levels
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

If you feel the above Assistant Finance Manager specification matches your professional background, click apply