Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Brighton
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
On behalf of our client, a reputable and growing organisation, we are seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to support the operational day-to-day running of a busy finance function. This role is ideal for a qualified finance professional who enjoys team leadership, process oversight, and hands-on financial control.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency across core finance operations, supporting both strategic reporting and team development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, including responsibility for outsourced payroll
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Review and authorise purchase invoices, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs
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Maintain oversight of monthly reconciliations for key Balance Sheet accounts, payroll, and fee income
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Support the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and KPIs
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Assist with the annual budgeting process and ongoing reforecasting
Candidate Profile:
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Holds a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
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Advanced user of Excel and comfortable working with financial software systems
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Highly numerate with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
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Confident driving process improvements and adapting to change
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Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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Strong communication skills, able to liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to contribute to a high-performing team within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll be working closely with senior leadership and will have scope to influence systems and reporting processes.