Full job descriptionMeraki Talent is delighted to be supporting a long-established and highly successful family-owned business in the appointment of an Assistant Finance Manager on a permanent basis paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.


The Company
Operating for over 30 years, our client has built an excellent reputation within its market through a commitment to quality, customer service and long-term relationships.
The business has established itself as a trusted supplier to customers across the UK and Ireland and continues to invest in its operations to support future growth. With a supportive culture, experienced workforce and strong levels of employee retention, this represents an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-run organisation where people genuinely enjoy working.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this is a varied and hands-on position within a close-knit finance team. The successful candidate will have responsibility across month-end accounting, VAT, reconciliations and financial reporting, whilst also supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider finance projects.
This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of core accounting responsibilities and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable business environment.


Key Responsibilities
*Prepare month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and depreciation
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls
*Support preparation of management accounts, month-end reporting and variance analysis
*Prepare VAT returns and associated reconciliations
*Assist with budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting and cash flow monitoring
*Support year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
*Provide hands-on support across accounts payable, supplier payments, expenses and bank reconciliations when required
*Maintain accurate financial records and identify opportunities for process improvement
*Support the Finance Manager with the day-to-day running of the finance function
*Potentially supervise and support one direct report


Why Apply?
*Salary of £35,000 - £40,000
*Stable and successful business with over 30 years of trading history
*Long-standing and supportive team environment
*Broad and varied role with exposure across the full finance function
*Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Finance Manager
*Friendly, non-corporate and collaborative culture
*Genuine ownership and autonomy within the role
*Involvement in budgeting, forecasting and business reporting
*32 days annual leave
*Company pension
*Health and wellbeing programme
*Employee discount scheme
*Free on-site parking


Candidate Profile
*Previous involvement in month-end processes including journals, accruals and prepayments
*VAT preparation and reconciliation experience
*Experience contributing to budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting
*Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
*Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities


Next Steps
If interested in this opportunity, or indeed finance opportunities in general, please apply and reach out to Dylan McGinley at Meraki Talent.