Assistant Finance Manager

Leeds | Office-Based with Flexible Start/Finish Times | £30,000 – £40,000 DOE + Study Support

This is a genuinely good opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond purely transactional finance and become more involved in the commercial and month-end side of the function.

You’ll be joining a well-established professional services business with a friendly, down-to-earth culture and a finance team that works closely with the wider operation. The role has been created for someone who wants to build their knowledge, contribute to the wider team and continue progressing professionally.

The Finance Manager is looking for someone who can support with the day-to-day running of the accounts function while also getting involved in month-end and commercial finance activities, helping free up time for more strategic work.

The Opportunity

This is a broad finance role with a good mix of transactional accounting, month-end support and commercial exposure.

You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager across multiple areas of the function, supporting reporting, reconciliations and day-to-day finance operations while gradually building wider finance knowledge and responsibility.

The business is particularly keen to find someone who enjoys understanding the “why” behind the numbers and wants to continue progressing professionally.

Why this role stands out

Genuine progression opportunity into broader finance responsibilities
Study support towards ACCA or CIMA
Exposure to both operational and commercial finance
Supportive and sociable culture
Flexible start and finish times
Strong benefits package and team environment
Exclusive role with a business not heavily using agencies

What you’ll get involved in

Supporting month-end processes including journals and reconciliations
Assisting with management accounts preparation
Supporting purchase ledger and transactional finance activity where needed
Working with project and commercial data across the business
Maintaining accurate financial records and controls
Supporting cashflow and reporting processes
Assisting with finance queries from across the business
Getting involved in process improvements and wider finance support

Who this is for

They’re ideally looking for someone who:

Is AAT qualified or actively studying
Has experience across transactional finance
Has had some exposure to month-end or management accounts
Wants to develop commercially and progress further within finance
Is proactive, detail-focused and willing to get involved
Takes ownership of their work and enjoys working as part of a team

This role would particularly suit someone who wants to build towards a Finance Manager position longer term.

The environment

The role is based in Leeds, working within a collaborative and sociable office environment.

The business offers flexibility around working hours, with a 37.5-hour week and start times between 8am and 9am.

The culture is genuinely team-oriented — from regular socials and team events through to monthly drinks funded by the directors.

The reward

Salary between £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
Study support towards ACCA / CIMA
Good holiday package + option to buy/sell leave
Pension scheme
£20 monthly gym contribution
£100 birthday bonus
Death in service & income protection
Regular socials and team events funded by the business