Finance Manager
Full Time | Office-based in Bolton
Workforce is passionate about helping to solve the UK's growing skill shortages. Working with iconic brands all over the country, we recruit, relocate and retain highly skilled people for sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Hospitality, IT, Healthcare and Automotive.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on, operational Finance Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy finance function. This is a varied role reporting directly to the Finance Director.
Core Purpose
To support the FD in managing the day-to-day finance function, improving controls, reporting accuracy, cashflow visibility and operational efficiency across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Reporting
Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts
Balance sheet reconciliations
Accruals/prepayments/journals
Variance analysis
KPI and reporting support
Support on weekly cashflow updates
Cashflow & Credit Control
Support cashflow forecasting by updating manual spreadsheet in real time
Manage aged debtors/credit control processes
Liaise with invoice finance providers
Supplier payment scheduling
Payroll & Compliance
Support internal payroll process and reconciliations
Pension/PAYE/VAT submissions
Bonus tracking
External payroll for temporary workforce
Liaise with payroll providers
Track holidays
Maintain finance controls and audit trails
Ensure compliance with internal processes Process Improvement
Help improve finance processes and efficiencies
Support FD on the development of reporting from Xero/ CRM
Support automation and systems integration
Assist with implementation of scalable controls
Operational Support
Business partnering with business support
Contractor profitability tracking
Headcount and placement reporting
Ad hoc commercial analysis
Ideal Background
Experience in recruitment finance preferred
Strong Excel / Xero skills
Organised and commercially aware
Able to work in fast moving environment with pace and agility
Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and projects
Strong attention to detail
Package:
Salary up to £35k for the right candidate
26 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a broad, hands-on finance role who is looking to be fully involved in core financial management, whilst partnering with Senior Management across the wider business operations