Assistant Finance Manager

Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple.

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Finance Manager to work in our established ledger team as we head into a period of change to support the growth of the company globally.

Why Gripple?

We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.

What’s in it for you:

• Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
• 15% non-contributory pension
• 32 days’ holiday, increasing with long service, plus quarterly 'thank you' days and your birthday off
• Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage
• World-class product training, career development, and room to grow

The role:

Working alongside our Sheffield-based accounts team responsible for six UK sites and seven overseas sites, you will join a fast-moving department covering a range of accounting tasks and responsibilities. Duties will include:

• UK and overseas credit control management, including credit accounts, settlement discounts, rebates and debit notes
• Developing and monitoring credit control policies and liaising with management to highlight issues
• Building and maintaining relationships with all levels and departments to optimise cashflow and challenge where needed
• Cash management both for the UK and overseas, including analysis and reporting
• Cash flow forecasting for the group (UK and overseas) including various currencies
• Reconciling of debtors, creditors and balance sheet accounts
• Proactive analysis and reporting in all areas of the ledger

Who you are:

You must be qualified by experience and should also be able to offer the following:

• Confidence working with multiple IT systems (currently MS Office, Power BI and ERP), with good Excel skills and ability to adapt to change positively. We are currently transitioning ERP systems and knowledge of Microsoft D365 would be an advantage though not essential
• An ability to work well both as part of a team and independently with minimal supervision
• A flexible approach and strong organisational skills
• Good people engagement and communication skills in all areas of the business
• Credit control experience essential
• Must have experience of cashbook, daily banking and general ledger work
• Experience of working with currencies is desired but not essential
• Strong experience in ledger management and fundamental accounting practices (i.e. double entry) essential
• Ability to identify improvements and implement them
• Previous work with a group of companies or multiple regions, and therefore able to work alongside international colleagues

The Gripple Spirit

Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren’t just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you’ll experience:

• true work-life balance
• an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally

Take a closer look:

• Learn more about who we are and how we’re changing the game: https://www.gripple.com/about-gripple

• Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Apply by 6pm on 23^rd March 2026. Bring your ambition. We’ll bring the opportunity.

Join a team where everyone belongs

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply. Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form before you submit your application will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.

Before you apply

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