Assistant Finance Manager in Carlisle

Assistant Finance Manager (#IND-HL-25) Carlisle, England

Butler Rose, a specialist finance recruitment consultancy, is delighted to be supporting a well-established, internationally recognised business with the appointment of an Assistant Finance Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional to take ownership of the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Management functions, while providing leadership and support to a small finance team.

The successful candidate will play an important role within the wider finance function, supporting the production of management accounts and cash forecasting across both commercial and manufacturing entities.

The Role

You will coordinate and supervise the day-to-day activities of the transactional finance team, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate and well controlled.

You will have responsibility for two direct reports and will act as a key point of escalation for AP/AR queries, while working closely with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, support and coordinate the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team.

Allocate workloads, monitor performance and provide guidance, coaching and training.

Support employee appraisals and ensure appropriate cover is maintained across the team.

Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Act as the escalation point for AP/AR queries and assist with issue resolution.

Oversee supplier invoice processing, payment runs and supplier statement reconciliations.

Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and within agreed terms.

Oversee incoming cash allocation and credit control activity.

Monitor aged receivables and support collection activity.

Complete and review daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.

Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.

Monitor bank balances and cash positions to support short-term cash flow management.

Take ownership of cash forecasting and provide recommendations to the Finance Director.

Liaise with external banking partners and ensure appropriate access and authority levels are maintained.

Maintain accurate exchange rate information and banking records.

Process employee expense claims and raise sundry invoices.

Prepare and post straightforward accruals and prepayments.

Support month-end close activities, ensuring AP, AR and cash balances are accurate and reconciled.

Assist with the accounting and settlement of overseas employee payroll.

Manage user access requirements for the organisation's accounts payable system.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong transactional accounting background who is ready to take the next step in their career, or an experienced finance team leader looking for a new challenge.

• You will ideally have
• 3-5 years' experience within accounts payable, accounts receivable or transactional accounting.
• A Level (or equivalent).
• AAT Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while managing your own workload.
• The following would be advantageous, but are not essential
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience.
• CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualification, or qualification by experience.
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system.
• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to join a successful international business where you will have genuine scope to develop your career and make a meaningful contribution to the finance function.

• The package includes
• Competitive salary.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme.
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