Financial Accounts Manager – Pilsworth, Bury, Lancashire
Summary
Ibex Marina Ropes Ltd is seeking an experienced Financial Accounts Manager to take ownership of the company’s financial reporting, controls, and statutory compliance. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial management, supporting strategic decision‑making, and maintaining robust financial governance within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage all aspects of the company’s financial accounts and reporting
* Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
* Process sales invoices and purchase invoices
* Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control
* Manage payroll processes and pension submissions
* Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and other statutory obligations
* Monitor and improve internal financial controls and processes
* Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
* Provide financial insight and reporting to senior management
* Assist with cost control and margin analysis within a manufacturing environment
* Control all HR records and act as point of contact for all IT issues
Requirements
* AAT qualified or strong qualified‑by‑experience background, or part qualified CIMA / ACCA
* Experience producing monthly management accounts and SME VAT returns, PAYE, and HMRC compliance
* Cash flow management and forecasting skills
* Budgeting and financial planning experience
* Experience with Microsoft Business Central accounting software (full training will be given)
* Payroll administration (Sage Payroll), including pensions and statutory deductions
* Liaising with external auditors and professional advisors
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel
* Experience within a production‑based business (highly desirable)
* Knowledge of Export Licence Applications
* Ability to work independently while collaborating across stakeholders
* Strong organisational, time‑management and prioritising skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Robustness under pressure to meet accounting deadlines
* Conscientious, smart and presentable
* Managing stressful situations and resolving problems efficiently
* Fluent in English with clear verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
* Competitive salary in the range of £30,000 to £45,000 (subject to experience)
* Pension plan
* 28 days holiday (including bank and public holidays)
* Working with a close‑knit, friendly team in a new factory with modern offices
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (with occasional extra hours for business needs)
* Role based on site five days per week in Bury, with potential travel to parent company when required
Location & Transport
The role is based in a brand‑new production facility at Pilsworth – BL9 8RZ, near Junction 3 of the M66, with free on‑site parking. Successful candidates must have their own transport, such as a car.
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