Finance Manager – Manufacturing Industry
Up to £55,000 DOE
Wythenshawe
Role Overview:
We are looking for a confident, self-driven and highly organised qualified or semi-qualified Finance Manager with previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment. You will produce timely and accurate financial information and ensure smooth intercompany operations by working closely with other managers within the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Maintain and update accounting records in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
2. Prepare management reports and variance analysis within expected deadlines.
3. Take full responsibility for reconciliation of all trial balance items in a timely manner.
4. Keep the nominal ledger up to date, process all journals and entries.
5. Oversee and liaise with accounts assistant on accuracy of sales and purchase ledgers.
6. Sit daily and weekly meetings with other managers to ensure smooth operations across purchases and tight cashflow planning. Liaise with suppliers and third parties.
7. Oversee credit control and debtor management.
8. Process and reconcile Invoice Finance inputs and take responsibility for the bank audits
9. Oversee weekly and monthly salaries input and payment of employment liabilities.
10. Ensure compliance with audit, tax and financial reporting requirements including preparation of VAT returns and submission or any
11. Manage and reconcile group intercompany transactions.
12. Provide analytical support and assist in improving financial systems and processes including future migration to the new accounting software.
13. Take responsibility for audit preparation and coordination at year-end, ensuring all audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed and available on time.
14. Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial data, variance analysis, and insights to support business planning.
Skills & Qualifications:
15. Part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant (or equivalent qualification/experience).
16. Will work closely with accounts assistant and other managers within the group.
17. Proven experience of Sage 50 or Sage 200 ideally in a manufacturing environment.
18. Previous experience in preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
19. Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Salary and Package:
20. Competitive salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
21. Company pension