Finance Manager
Location: Liverpool, L34
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday
About the Company
We are a well-established commercial cleaning business with over 30 years’ experience delivering high-quality services across healthcare, education, retail, office, and events sectors. Renowned for our professionalism, long-standing client relationships, and supportive, people-focused culture, we offer stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to work with a modern, well-equipped team on high-profile contracts.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to take responsibility for managing the ledgers and overall finance function, as well as maintaining and improving existing and new accounting processes. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and expert experience using Sage accounting software.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and support the Treasury and Purchase Ledger, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time
* Lead the ledgers, resolving day-to-day issues professionally and proactively
* Improve cash collection and drive customer payments faster
* Daily bank reconciliations and cash flow documentation
* Core cash flow reporting to Commercial Finance within deadlines
* Monthly balance sheet and formal bank reconciliations
* Processing supplier and managed service invoices in Sage
* End-of-day reporting and processing in Sage
* Direct Debit instructions and chargeback management
* Management of Purchase Order and Sales Invoice registers
* Conduct monthly 1-2-1 meetings and half-yearly appraisals
* Improve the accounts payable cycle, including implementing electronic PO/invoice systems
* Support month-end and year-end financial and management reporting
Essential Skills & Experience
* Minimum AAT qualified (or equivalent)
* Experience preparing for Making Tax Digital
* Strong experience within a Finance/Accounts department, specifically purchase ledger and treasury
* Advanced experience using Sage accounting software
* Strong Excel skills
* Cash flow reporting experience
* Experience working with foreign currencies
* Ability to develop, support, and manage team members
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Desirable Experience
* Qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA
* Strong debtor management and customer collections experience
* Experience producing financial and management reports
* Experience with Sage 200
Benefits
* Free on-site parking
* Company pension scheme
* Canteen facilities
* Casual dress
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
Other Skills & Experience: Accounts Manager, Finance Manager, Team Manager, Team Leader, Accounts Manager, Finance, AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA