Finance Manager Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester. Job Type: Full-time / Office Based We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Management Accountant / Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a sole finance position. Our company is a continually growing importer of products sold to retailers, offering a varied and hands-on environment. Key Responsibilities: · Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts · Manage ledgers, credit control, invoicing, journals, and reconciliations · Process payroll for approx. 20 staff and handle VAT returns · Lead month-end and year-end processes – support of external accountant · Create weekly/monthly financial reports for the Senior Management Team and drive process improvements if / where required · Liaise with customers, suppliers, HMRC, and external stakeholders · Support the MD with office administration and HR administrative tasks What We’re Looking For: · Experience in a similar Finance Manager, Bookkeeper with Management Accounting experience · Strong accounting knowledge and excellent Excel skills · Experience using financial software (Xero or Opera preferred) · Highly organised, accurate, proactive, and able to work independently · Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude · Knowledge of office procedures, some HR administration duties are included. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this varied and hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for immediate consideration.