Assistant Finance Manager

Reed Accountancy are partnered up with a business in Huddersfield who are recruiting an Assistant Finance Manager to join their team. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports and supporting operational decision-making through financial analysis. Experience assisting/managing a small team is required.

Duties:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements and variance analysis
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Assist in cost control and margin analysis across departments
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations
• Supervise junior staff and support development
• Analyse inventory, WIP and COGS
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal controls and financial procedures

You will need to demonstrate:

• Full qualified AAT or Part qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Experience overseeing/managing a small team
• Experience within a similar role
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Knowledge of cost accounting
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines