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.