Assistant Finance Manager

Assistant Finance Manager

£50,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Southampton / Remote Working with Occasional Travel

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established international professional services organisation with a reputation for excellence, integrity and long-term client relationships. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an ambitious and technically strong Assistant Finance Manager to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and supportive environment. The role offers exposure to multi-jurisdictional operations, financial reporting, budgeting, audit management and people leadership, while providing a clear pathway for professional development.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager and working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting across 2 jurisdictions. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of management information, supporting group reporting requirements, coordinating statutory audits and assisting with the day-to-day management of the finance function.

The successful candidate will also contribute to process improvement initiatives, support department-wide projects and provide leadership and guidance to members of the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and review monthly and quarterly reporting packs across multiple jurisdictions.
Support the preparation and consolidation of group financial information.
Manage and oversee annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
Review general ledger postings and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Review VAT returns prepared by external advisers.
Ensure cross-border transactions and intercompany services are accurately invoiced and recorded.
Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage relationships with external auditors.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reporting, controls and finance processes.
Support the development and implementation of finance systems and reporting tools.
Prepare and monitor rolling cashflow forecasts extending at least 18 months ahead.
Oversee salary allocations and ensure monthly reconciliations are completed accurately.
Assist with credit control activities and debt collection processes.
Review and sign off monthly bank and intercompany reconciliations.
Lead, support and provide performance management to a small finance team.
About You

To be successful in this position, you will possess a strong technical accounting background combined with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
Experience working with multi-entity or multi-location organisations preferred
Experience working for an internal finance function ideally with some project management experience; financial or professional services background a preference but not essential.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in a financial reporting environment.
Previous experience supervising, mentoring or developing team members.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to review complex financial information.
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Advanced Level Excel required;
Power Bi very helpful
Full right to work in the UK and based in the South of England
What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £50,000–£65,000
Annual performance-related bonus
Private health insurance
Full study support and professional development funding
Flexible remote working arrangement
Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Long-term career progression opportunities
If you are a qualified accountant seeking a broad and varied role within a growing international organisation, please apply.

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