Finance Manager – Wigan – £45,000 – Permanent – 33 days holiday (incl. BH)
The Finance Manager will oversee the day‑to‑day running of a small accounts team, ensuring the production of timely and accurate management accounts, maintaining strong financial controls and overseeing transactional processes across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control.
This full‑time role is based in Wigan.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee cash flow management, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, and VAT returns.
* Support year‑end processes and liaise with external auditors.
* Monitor customer credit risk, handle bad debt, and ensure compliance across the finance function.
* Provide financial insight to support business decision‑making while managing transactional and reporting duties.
Qualifications
* Experienced finance professional with a background in management accounts or finance management within an SME environment.
* Proficiency in producing management accounts and managing transactional and reporting responsibilities.
* Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
* Strong systems skills and familiarity with credit control and cash flow management.
* Independent, proactive, and able to work confidently within a small team.
* Team player looking for a long‑term opportunity within a stable business environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary £40,000 – £45,000, depending on experience.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* On‑site parking, subsidised canteen, and pension contribution.
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