Anderson Knight is partnering with a leading global distribution company to recruit an Assistant Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take a step into a leadership role within a busy commercial finance team.

The Role

You will manage a small finance team, taking responsibility for the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting. Acting as a key contact for internal stakeholders and clients, you'll ensure all processes run smoothly, drive improvements, and support projects and system developments across the finance function.

Responsibilities

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Lead and support your team, providing coaching, training, and appraisals to help them develop professionally.

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Ensure management accounts and month-end reporting are accurate and completed on time.

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Act as the main point of contact for escalations and assist your team in resolving queries efficiently.

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Work directly with clients to address queries and capture their financial requirements.

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Oversee the general ledger and review balance sheet reconciliations, setting targets for clearing outstanding items.

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Authorise payments and ensure bank reconciliations are reviewed and accurate.

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Identify and implement process improvements, including automation opportunities, to enhance efficiency.

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Support finance projects and ensure clear process documentation is maintained.

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Undertake ad hoc finance tasks as required by senior management.

Candidate Requirements

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Strong finance experience, ideally working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAS).

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Experience managing a small team

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Knowledge of management accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.

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Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

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Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.

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Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

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Detail-oriented and process-focused, with a mindset for controls and improvements.

If you're looking for a role where you can combine team leadership, commercial finance expertise, and process improvement in a global organisation, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career