Johnsons Leisure are an innovative but well-established company offering premium outdoor leisure goods to the consumer.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Assistant Finance Manager to support the Finance Manager in overseeing all financial aspects of the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, as well as hands-on experience in managing imports/exports, stock control, and financial processes. You will be responsible for a variety of financial tasks, including ensuring proper accounting procedures, managing cash flow, monitoring stock levels, and assisting with import/export transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Management:

• Support the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Analyse and prepare variance reports, identifying key trends and areas for cost savings or improvement.

Imports/Exports and Customs Compliance:

• Manage compliance with international trade regulations, including customs duties, taxes, and import/export tariffs.
• Maintain and update accurate records of all import/export transactions.

Stock Control and Inventory Management:

• Collaborate with the operations and inventory teams to monitor stock levels and ensure accurate financial reporting of inventory.
• Implement and track stock control measures to minimize discrepancies between physical and financial stock data.

Financial Processes and Control:

• Assist in improving and implementing financial control procedures and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement best practices in financial management.

General Support:

• Provide financial analysis and reports to senior management to aid in decision-making.
• Deputising for the Finance Manager

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in finance and accounting, ideally with exposure to imports/exports and stock control.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Zoho or similar), and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in international trade regulations, customs procedures, and import/export documentation.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and stock control systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AAT qualified. Or qualified by experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or retail environment.
• Knowledge of ERP & CRM systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity for career growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Exposure to diverse financial aspects in a growing company.

If this aligns with your expertise and career goals, we invite you to apply and be part of a dynamic team!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AFM