Based in East Lancashire, this established, growing construction Client have several revenue streams and are currently in a period of growth. Reporting directly to the MD in a no.1 role, this Finance Manager opportunity will manage the day to day finance department and supervise one other in the team. An office based role, working alongside the owners of the business, the commercially focused position will lead on month-end, year end and financial reporting within the business who currently turn over in excess of £3m. With further plans to grow this is a real opportunity to add value in a small SME who value their employees.
Your new role as Finance Manager:
This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting directly to the Directors. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing month-end routine, enabling decision making through effective reporting and will manage and develop one other in the team.
Salary and Benefits on Offer:
• Salary Circa £50,000 DOE
• 29 Days annual leave
• On-site parking
The ideal candidate will be hands-on and technically astute producing month end accounts within SME business. You will be responsible for leading month end activity, working with the Managing Director to manage the day to day financial activity. As finance Manager you will be comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, decision maker, and providing regular financial reporting.
Main role duties:
• Prepare monthly management accounts, profit & loss statements and balance sheets
• Present monthly management accounts to Directors
• Prepare annual accounts
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements
• Complete quarterly VAT returns
• Analyse the company’s financial performance (budget vs actual)
• Monitor and manage cashflow, including forecasting and short-term planning
• Review finance processes and controls, ensuring consistent and accurate documentation
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
•Proven experience in a similar role, leading finance within an SME environment.
•Strong understanding of process and procedure, knowledge of construction-related finance including Payroll, CIS Tax Scheme including Deductions, DRC Tax, will be an advantage but not essential
•Experience implementing or managing accounting software systems (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or ERP).
•Familiarity with HR, IT, property management, and general business administration.
•Hands-on, adaptable approach with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.
•Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with teams, suppliers, and customers.
•Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) desirable however experince in the sector will outweigh all elements.
This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, Aberdeen and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK