Assistant Business Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to develop their career in business management.
As an Assistant Business Manager, you will receive on-the-job training and mentoring, allowing you to grow your skills and expertise in a supportive environment

Working for a small but successful organisation you will be a pivotal part of the business operations, responsible for ensuring the smooth running of key functions, including accounting processes, credit control, financial reporting, human resources, and business performance reviews.
You will contribute to shaping the future direction of the company, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and identifying new opportunities for business growth. This is a hands-on role with significant potential for development in the long term.
Key Responsibilities:
. Accounting Processes & Financial Reporting: Oversee and manage accounting operations, including financial reporting.
. Credit Control: Ensuring timely collection of payments, addressing customer issues, and maintaining healthy cash flow.
. Cost Savings & Implementation: Identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements across the business. Implement strategies to optimise resources and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
. Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer contacts, ensuring excellent communication and support.
. Human Resources Administration: Assist with HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and general HR administration.
. Succession Planning: Support the development and execution of succession planning to ensure talent is nurtured and the business is prepared for future leadership transitions.
. Business Review & Improvement: Regularly review business operations and performance, providing actionable recommendations to drive improvements and increase overall efficiency and profitability.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
. An understanding of accounting processes and financial reporting is useful but not essential.
. A desire to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement process improvements.
. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
. Experience working within a team environment to achieve business goals.
Key Attributes:
. Strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and find innovative solutions.
. Results-driven with a focus on achieving business objectives.
. Adaptable and proactive, able to handle a range of business challenges.
. Eager to learn and develop within the business.