Assistant Finance Manager
2 days ago
Polegate
Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, commercially-minded Assistant Finance Manager to join our finance team on a full-time basis. This mid-level management position bridges the gap between operational staff and senior leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls. You will play a key role in driving process improvements and translating complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Financial Reporting: Lead the month-end closure process and prepare comprehensive management reporting packs for senior leadership., • Construction Compliance: Manage and submit monthly CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) returns and ensure subcontractor compliance., • Project Costing: Monitor project budgets, track costs against estimates using Procore, and provide detailed variance analysis for site and project managers., • Operational Oversight: Supervise day-to-day finance functions, including purchase/sales ledgers, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset registers., • Compliance & Tax: Prepare VAT returns and ensure all accounting activities comply with local and national regulatory standards., • Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the planning and execution of organizational budgets and cash flow forecasting., • Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise junior finance staff (e.g., Accounts Assistants), fostering a high-performance team culture., • Process Improvement: Identify and implement efficiencies within financial workflows and systems. Required Skills & Qualifications • Experience: At least 4 years of experience within a similar role. Experience within the construction industry is highly preferable; background in financial services is also a plus., • Education & Professional Qualification: Educated to A-Level standard and AAT qualified / Part Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (preferable)., • Technical Expertise: PC literate and an expert user of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Power BI)., • Software Knowledge: Previous experience using Xero and Xero Payroll is required; experience with Procore is highly preferable., • Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills., • Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, dedicated, driven, confident, and a dedicated team player., • Delivery: Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Typical Benefits • Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)., • Additional annual leave entitlement (above statutory minimum)., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Standard Workplace Pension scheme