6 Month Contract with a view to go PermanentImmediate Start
Finance Manager
At Workforce, our model is shaking up how UK companies hire talent. With over 16 years experience in solving skill shortages, we are passionate about offering the market a truly unique Talent Solution.
Workforce is a value-driven business and everything we do revolves around people, whether thats a client, a candidate or one of our colleagues. Our team are supportive, have passion and vision, display high levels of integrity and enjoy delivering results in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.
Reports To
Managing Director / Finance Director
Department
Finance
Location
Bolton
Employment Type
Full-Time
Role Overview
The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management of the companys finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, payroll coordination, and strong financial controls.
This is a hands-on role within a growing business, combining transactional finance, management reporting, payroll oversight, and performance analysis.
Key Responsibilities Financial Operations
Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and on time
Submit invoices to customers and upload to systems
Invoice discounting management
Set up new customers including credit checks, Sage system setup, External registration, and credit insurance processing
Manage credit control and debtor management
Process and post purchase invoices
Maintain purchase ledger records and supplier files
Prepare and manage payment runs
Complete bank reconciliations
Monitor and manage company cash flow
Reconcile company credit cards
Process and track relocation expenses
Maintain and update overtime trackers
Key Responsibilities Management Accounting & Reporting
Perform invoice reconciliations
Complete General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
Prepare and produce monthly management accounts
Provide variance analysis and financial commentary
Produce recruiter performance reports
Calculate and verify bonus payments
Produce and submit monthly reports (by the 10th of each month)
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Ensure strong financial controls and compliance
Key Responsibilities Payroll Management
Process and onboard new starters into payroll
Oversee weekly payroll processes: Monday review hours worked, holiday accrual, invoices raised; Friday collect and verify timesheets
Ensure payroll accuracy and deadline compliance
Liaise with payroll providers where applicable
Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory regulations
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role
Strong working knowledge of Sage (or similar accounting software)
Experience managing payroll processes
Strong reconciliation and reporting capability
Advanced Excel skills
Experience in recruitment or service-based industry (desirable)
Strong understanding of cash flow management
Qualifications
AAT qualified / ACCA / CIMA part or fully qualified (preferred)
Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications
Personal Attributes
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Hands-on and proactive approach
Commercially aware
Strong analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Confident communicator
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