Our well established client based on the outskirts of Manchester is seeking a Finance/Office Manager
Must be competent with the following
Finance Management
- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (advantage)
- Work closely with the external accountant on monthly management accounts.
- Develop and manage short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and annual budgets.
- Create and deliver new weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Manage Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger duties.
- Perform credit control activities.
- Complete general ledger journal postings.
- Raise, match, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy prior to payment.
- Process payroll for approximately 20 staff, including related submissions (P45, P60, P11D).
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve finance-related queries.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Produce accounts up to trial balance.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders (HMRC, Local Council, The
Pensions Regulator, etc.).
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Recommend improvements to internal bookkeeping processes.
- Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Review landlord statements and related expenses.
- Conduct regular cost and expenditure reviews, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Office Management
- Provide administrative and operational support to the entire business, with specific support to the Managing Director
- Assist with answering telephones and handling enquiries.
- Provide basic HR support, including maintaining personnel documentation and assisting with staff matters.
- Act as a central point of contact within the office, supporting colleagues at all levels.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and third-party service providers.
- Manage Health & Safety procedures, including fire marshalling, first aid coordination, and ensuring training requirements are met.
- Serve as the first point of contact for utility providers and other essential services.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience in a similar Finance/Office Manager or dual-role position (beneficial)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping processes
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and financial accounting
software (Xero, Opera preferred)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise,and work independently
- Strong time management, teamwork, and adaptability skills
- A flexible, approachable, and highly organised working style
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous enhancement of systems
- A positive, can-do attitude, with a thorough, bright, and enthusiastic approach
- Ability to take ownership of tasks, manage workload effectively, and deliver work independently when required
37.5hrs per week
25 days holiday + your birthday
On street free parking
Flexi hours between 8am – 4pm and 9.30am -5.30pm