Company Accountant – Services
Westhoughton
£40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits | On-Site Parking | Modern Offices
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manageer to join a well-established, £5 million turnover SME based in Westhoughton. The business has built a strong reputation in its sector and is now looking for a commercially aware and hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the finance function.
This is a pivotal role, reporting directly into a dynamic and driven Managing Director. You will act as the MD’s right-hand person for all things finance, with full responsibility for delivering accurate and timely management accounts and offering insight to support key decision-making.
Key Highlights of the Role:
1. Full ownership of the finance function, from transactional oversight to the production and delivery of monthly management accounts.
2. Direct support to the Managing Director, acting as a strategic partner and sounding board on all financial matters.
3. Responsibility for cash flow, forecasting, and monthly reporting, ensuring financial controls are robust and adhered to.
4. Overseeing two other members of the transactional finance team.
5. Hands-on involvement in day-to-day finance operations, ideal for someone who thrives in an all-encompassing SME role.
6. Opportunity to implement improvements and processes that will scale with the business.
Profile of the Ideal Candidate:
7. Proven experience within a SME.
8. Experienced in managing end-to-end finance within an SME setting.
9. Comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the detail.
10. Proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact.
This business values independence, initiative, and reliability. If you’re looking for a role where you can truly own the numbers and be part of a close-knit, forward-thinking leadership team – this is the one.