Assistant Finance Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £32,000.0 i £37,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £35,000 |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Exeter, Devon, ex1 1qa |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4766506_1769769768 |
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Your new company
A long‑established and values‑driven organisation with strong roots in its sector is seeking a Deputy Finance Manager to join the team in a key role. The business operates in a hands‑on, product‑focused environment and offers a supportive culture with clear development opportunities.
Your new role
You will work closely with the current Finance Manager in a structured succession plan, with the aim of taking full responsibility for the finance function. Your role will include:
- Supporting and gradually taking ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations including AP/AR, payroll and banking.
- Preparing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts and financial reporting.
- Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis.
- Managing VAT, PAYE, pensions and other statutory returns.
- Working with external accountants and supporting year‑end processes.
- Providing financial insight across the business to aid decision‑making.
- Maintaining and improving finance systems and processes (including Xero or similar).
This is a broad, hands-on finance role with full end‑to‑end responsibility following the succession periodWhat you'll need to succeed
- AAT qualification, part‑qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), or strong QBE experience.
- Solid experience in a hands-on finance role with clear ownership of finance processes.
- Confidence in producing management accounts and cash flow forecasts independently.
- Strong technical understanding of VAT, PAYE, pensions and financial controls.
- Ability to manage a standalone finance function after the 12‑month transition.
- Good Excel and accounting systems skills (Xero advantageous).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non‑finance colleagues.
- A proactive, organised and commercially minded approach.
- An interest in food/production/rural sectors is desirable.
What you'll get in return
- A clear pathway to Finance Manager within 12 months.
- A high‑autonomy role with genuine ownership and visibility.
- Opportunity to work closely with the senior management team.
- Broad exposure across all areas of finance.
- Company pension, employee discounts and free on-site parking.
- The chance to join a stable, well‑established business with strong values and long‑term commitment to its people.
What you need to do now
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