Assistant Finance Manager

Charity Sector | Coventry | 37.5 hours per week | Flexible Working

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to step into a supervisory role within a purpose-driven organisation?

Ashley Kate Finance is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected charity in the search for an Assistant Finance Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that makes a genuine difference to people's lives and contribute to the effective running of its finance function.

This charity provides free, specialist legal advice to those most in need. Committed to challenging inequality and empowering communities, the organisation offers advocacy, representation, and collaborative support with partners across the sector. By tackling the root causes of issues, they help clients transition from crisis to long-term stability.

The Assistant Finance Manager supports the Finance Manager across all aspects of financial operations. This includes budgeting, reporting, compliance and contributing to the organisation’s long-term financial planning. The role also ensures strong financial controls and alignment with regulatory requirements.

You will report directly to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for:

• Financial planning and budgeting
• Financial reporting and compliance
• Cash flow management
• Financial controls and risk management
• Payroll and accounts payable/receivable
• Grant management
• Legal Aid Agency contracts

About you:

We are looking for a technically strong and analytically minded finance professional who can bring both accuracy and insight to the role. You will have:

Essential:

• Strong bookkeeping skills, including reconciliations
• Experience producing management accounts
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience preparing financial reports
• Ability to support the production of management accounts and month-end processes
• A background in the charity or education sector
• Strong technical skills, with confidence using IT systems, digital tools and supporting implementation
• An analytical, data-driven approach to problem solving
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check

Desirable:

• Experience with grant management or Legal Aid funding
• Experience improving or implementing financial systems or processes

What's on offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme membership
• Access to an employee assistance programme