Group Finance Manager - Chorley
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Long service recognition
Active local social committees
Regular social events
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
Our Group Finance Manager will play a key role in assisting with our Group reporting and will drive financial controls across the business area. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled technical accountant who will gain broad exposure of group finances in a fast-paced growing business. This is a full time, permanent role based from our office in Chorley.
As a Group Finance Manager you will…
Support the GFC with driving the financial controls across the Group; with the view of standardising and developing group wide processes and reporting
Responsible for the Ipsum Utilities monthly results, budget and forecast – this will include working with cost centre managers
Prepare a number of accounting policies and produce a central subsidiary for all policies
Support the GFC with the management of the loan facilities and required reporting
Become the in house expert on tax matters such as VAT, employment taxes, CIS and DRC
Create a consolidated balance sheet reporting model to enable easier reviewing of key items
Develop the group function to allow key tasks to be centralised e.g. Fixed assets and PAYE
Assist with any finance restructuring exercises within the group including acquisitions and fair value accounting
Provide technical advice to members of the finance function
Mentoring junior staff members of the finance function on accountancy best practices
Assist with the various treasury roles within the Group team, including payment approvals, credit cards and reviewing expenses
Support the Group FC with all HMRC and Companies House filings
About you…
This is the perfect role for someone who is ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally from an audit or accountancy practice background. We're seeking an individual with strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills—someone who can inspire their team, build trusted relationships across the business, and drive collaboration. Most importantly, we want someone with the right behaviors: ambitious, motivated, and ready to lead with confidence and impact.
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