Assistant Finance Manager

We’re working with a well-established, privately owned business operating across the UK and Europe to appoint an Assistant Finance Manager. The company delivers large-scale, project-based services and is known for its fast-paced, operationally focused culture.

This is a hands-on finance role with exposure to all core accounting processes, reporting directly to the Accounts Manager and working closely with other areas of the business. It would suit an AAT-qualified professional with month-end experience and a strong grounding in transactional finance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update the sales and purchase ledger
• Process supplier payments and customer payment reminders
• Reconcile supplier statements, credit cards, and bank accounts
• Assist with monthly close: journals, accruals, prepayments, and deferred income
• Support the year-end process and assist with audit preparation
• Respond to ad hoc finance queries from internal stakeholders

Candidate profile

• AAT qualified (or equivalent), with a solid base in financial operations
• Familiar with month-end routines and transactional accounting
• Strong Excel and general IT skills; Sage 50 experience an advantage
• Organised, detail-focused and able to manage own workload

What’s on offer

• £32,000–£38,000 depending on experience
• 21 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service

IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.