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Assistant Finance Manager

Management Accountant - Accrington, Lancashire

Ref: 929Wednesday 10 December 2025

Salary DOE

Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Accrington
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday–Friday, (37.5 hours per week)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to join a highly successful, design-led wholesale business. Our client is the UK’s largest wholesaler in their sector and is looking for a proactive, ambitious and diligent finance professional to join their close-knit team.

Working alongside and supporting the Financial Accounts Manager, you will play a key role in managing day-to-day finance operations within a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on role that requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to prioritise effectively, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing foreign payments to suppliers via Telebanking and maintaining the system.

  • Online banking housekeeping and management.

  • Processing BACS payments to UK suppliers and handling expenses.

  • Completing bank reconciliations (USD and EUR).

  • Managing petty cash.

  • Providing data for the Office for National Statistics.

  • Online banking tasks and processing customer receipts.

  • Handling and challenging parking fines.

  • Taking telephone card payments.

  • Managing private mileage and staff expenses.

  • Responding to customer enquiries.

  • Posting payroll journals.

  • Managing fixed assets and prepayments.

  • Supporting VAT returns, month-end processes, and other ad hoc finance duties.

  • Providing cover and additional support during the Financial Accounts Manager’s annual leave (additional hours required).

Skills & Experience Required

  • Part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent) or actively studying, with at least 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role.

  • Strong IT skills, including competency with bespoke finance systems (Sage 200 advantageous) and excellent Microsoft Office proficiency.

  • Strong time-management abilities and the capability to work to tight deadlines.

  • Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.

  • Commercial awareness with the ability to work effectively in a small team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and thriving organisation.