Assistant Finance Manager

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 and Tax: Prepare VAT returns and ensure all accounting activities comply with local and national regulatory standards. Budgeting and 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 ..... full job details .....