Assistant Finance Manager

Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented, commercially-minded Assistant Finance Manager to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This mid-level management position bridges the gap between operational staff and senior leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls. You will play a key role in driving process improvements and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Financial Reporting: Lead the month-end closure process and prepare comprehensive management reporting packs for senior leadership.

* Construction Compliance: Manage and submit monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns and ensure subcontractor compliance.

* Project Costing: Monitor project budgets, track costs against estimates using Procore, and provide detailed variance analysis for site and project managers.

* Operational Oversight: Supervise day-to-day finance functions, including purchase/sales ledgers, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers.

* Compliance & Tax: Prepare VAT returns and ensure all accounting activities comply with local and national regulatory standards.

* Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the planning and execution of organizational budgets and cash flow forecasting.

* Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise junior finance staff (e.g., Accounts Assistants), fostering a high-performance team culture.

* Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies within financial workflows and systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

* Experience: At least 4 years of experience within a similar role. Experience within the construction industry is highly preferable; background in financial services is also a plus.

* Education & Professional Qualification: Educated to A-Level standard and AAT qualified / Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (preferable).

* Technical Expertise: PC literate and an expert user of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Power BI).

* Software Knowledge: Previous experience using Xero and Xero Payroll is required; experience with Procore is highly preferable.

* Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

* Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, dedicated, driven, confident, and a dedicated team player.

* Delivery: Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Typical Benefits

* Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).

* Additional annual leave entitlement (above statutory minimum).

* Cycle to Work scheme.

* Standard Workplace Pension scheme