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
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