Assistant Finance Manager
We're proud to be partnering with a market‑leading UK manufacturer renowned for innovation, precision engineering, and exceptional product quality. With exciting expansion plans and ongoing investment in systems, technology and people, this is an excellent time to join the business.
This newly created role offers genuine influence, visibility across the wider organisation and strong opportunities for progression - including leadership development, strategic involvement, and project ownership.
As Assistant Finance Manager, you'll support the Head of Finance across financial management, reporting, process improvement, and systems development. This is a varied, hands‑on and commercially focused position ideal for someone who enjoys making a visible impact.You'll combine analytical strength, leadership capability, systems knowledge, and operational finance expertise to help drive business performance, support colleagues across departments and develop best‑practice processes that enhance the efficiency of the entire finance function.
Job: Assistant Finance ManagerLocation: Yeovil / Hybrid (3 days in the office/ 2 days from home)
Salary: Circa £50k, for experienced candidates this can be reviewed.
Hours: Full‑time, Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm (flexible on start and finish times)
Benefits: Hybrid working, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company pension- employer contribution is 6%, employee contribution is 2%, company sick pay, life assurance, critical illness, cash health plan, employee assistance programme (EAP) cycle to work scheme, free onsite parking, excellent career development, involvement in major finance & systems projects, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to shape processes within a leading UK manufacturer.
What You'll Be Doing:
You'll be joining a high‑performing finance team within a long‑established UK manufacturer during an exciting period of growth and investment. As Assistant Finance Manager, you'll support the Head of Finance across a broad mix of operational, analytical, supervisory, and project‑based work.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Team & Leadership- Supervising and supporting ledger staff
- Coaching colleagues and driving continuous improvement
- Acting as deputy to the Finance Manager when needed
- Overseeing debtor management and credit control
- Ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate cash allocation
- Supporting transactional processing and complex reconciliations
- Managing relationships with internal teams and external partners (e.g. banks, auditors, HMRC, insurers)
- Managing a monthly payroll of around 125 employees
- Ensuring accurate tax, NI and pension reporting
- Supporting staff policies, procedures, and entitlements
- Assisting with monthly management accounts
- Leading year‑end audit schedules and data consolidation
- Developing financial reports, KPIs and insights
- Supporting budgeting cycles and analysing variances
- Contributing to ERP system testing and maintenance (SAP)
- Supporting the rollout of new SAP modules
- Leading or assisting with wider business projects
What We're Looking For:
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualified or part‑qualified, OR
- AAT / QBE with strong relevant experience
You'll also bring:
- Experience within manufacturing or a related industry (desirable)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills with confidence liaising across the business
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (ideally SAP), and SAGE 50 Payroll
- A proactive, curious mindset with a passion for improving processes
- Leadership experience or the desire to develop mentoring skills
Candidates with previous practice or audit experience are also encouraged to apply.
Why Join?- A newly created role offering real ownership and influence
- Development opportunities in leadership, systems, and strategy
- Exposure across finance, operations, HR, and wider business functions
- Opportunity to drive process improvements and shape future workflows
- Hybrid working and a supportive environment with strong progression potential
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional ready to step up, grow and make a tangible impact within a respected UK manufacturer.
How to Apply
Please apply online or send your CV to taunton@office-angels.com.To discuss the opportunity prior to application, please call Vicky or Georgie on 01823 285440.
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