Assistant finance manager

Join a growing SME in Cannock as an Assistant Finance Manager! A successful SME with an international presence based in Cannock is looking to add to its finance team. We are specifically looking to speak with Management Accountants ideally from a manufacturing background to take ownership of budgets, forecasts, management accounts and business reporting. There will be close liaison with multiple departments with full exposure to the business as a whole. Salary between GBP38,000 - GBP40,000 This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding organisation, and contribute to its success. Assistant Finance Manager duties: Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly accounting reports for submission to management Variance analysis to forecast, budget and prior periods Detailed overhead cost review Prepare monthly management accounts Assist the Finance Director with suggesting changes to policies or procedures to increase gross margin and cash flow Maintenance of monthly reconciliations Maintain and review the general ledger and reconcile balance sheet accountsKey Skills/ Experience: Minimum Part Qualified professional accounting qualification 3 + years experience in general accounting or cost accounting Experience with Sage Line 50 would be beneficial Good IT skills including excellent excel knowledge Highly numerate with excellent data analysisTo apply for the position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data