Finance Manager
£50,000 – £55,000
Runcorn
Permanent (open to contract)
Role Overview:
We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organised and enthusiastic qualified or semi-qualified Finance Manager with previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for control of all daily finance operation including cashflow planning, maintaining financial records and producing month end results to tight deadlines specified by the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and update accounting records in Pegasus Opera 3, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
2. Oversee and liaise with accounts assistant and internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations and timely posting of transactions.
3. Oversee credit control and debtors management.
4. Oversee weekly and monthly salaries input and payment runs.
5. Plan and manage tight cashflow and liaise with suppliers and third parties.
6. Take full responsibility for reconciliation of all trial balance items in a timely manner.
7. Process and reconcile Invoice Finance inputs and take responsibility for the bank audits.
8. Prepare management reports and variance analysis within expected deadlines.
9. Ensure compliance with audit, tax and financial reporting requirements including preparation of VAT and PPT returns.
10. Keep the nominal ledger up to date, process all journals and entries in a timely manner.
11. Manage and reconcile group intercompany transactions.
12. Provide analytical support and assist in improving financial systems and processes including future migration to the new accounting software.
13. Take responsibility for audit preparation and coordination at year-end, ensuring all audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed and available on time.
14. Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial data, variance analysis, and insights to support business planning.
Skills & Qualifications:
15. Part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant (or equivalent qualification/experience).
16. Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
17. Will manage and work closely with accounts assistant and other managers within the group.
18. Proven experience of Opera 3, Sage 50 or Sage 200 ideally in a manufacturing environment.
19. Previous experience in preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations essential.
20. Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.