Assistant Finance Manager

Benefits:
Competitive Salary  Study Support  Additional employee benefits Hybrid: 1 day office (can be more if required) / 4 days WFH Office :
Sheffield City Centre I am recruiting an experienced, Part Qualified Assistant Finance Manager for a successful business that is growing massively . This role will suit candidates who are currently studying, enjoy variety, who wants to work in a lean team and is keen to develop their career within a dynamic, industry. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a newly created position offering exposure to a broad and varied finance role with genuine opportunity to influence the way the finance function evolves.

Be part of a collaborative, ambitious team where your ideas and initiative will be valued. Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy. Opportunity to influence processes and make a genuine impact. The Job:
You will take responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business, with involvement across transactional finance, management accounts, cash flow and financial controls. Key responsibilities to include:
Managing the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs and resolving supplier queries. Raising sales invoices and maintaining accurate sales ledger records, including customer reconciliations. Working with the Commercial team on revenue share arrangements and related billing schedules. Preparing monthly management accounts, including profit and loss reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. Posting accruals, prepayments and journals as part of the month-end process.

Monitoring daily bank balances, supporting cash flow forecasting and producing weekly cash flow reports. Assisting with VAT returns, statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit requirements. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen financial controls and support the development of the finance function. Other ad hoc duties as required.

The Person :
The successful candidate will be able to combine strong technical skills with a practical , hands - on approach and the confidence to take ownership in a fast - moving environment. You will be currently studying towards AAT , ACCA or CIMA or QBE . Experience working within a fast - paced SME or similarly lean finance team is essential.

A good understanding of transactional finance, management accounts and month - end processes is required. Strong Excel skills and confidence using cloud - based accounting systems is essential.