Finance Manager
Location: Ellesmere Port, Wirral
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Progression: Progression to Financial Controller
Why join this business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well‑established SME with an excellent reputation. The company offers a forward‑thinking, supportive culture where your ideas are valued and you’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands‑on and commercially focused Finance Manager position with real scope to grow. You will take ownership of the finance function in a standalone capacity, providing both financial control and strategic insight to support business decisions.
Key responsibilities
* Preparation of management accounts
* Ownership of cashflow forecasting and budgeting
* Full responsibility for P&L and balance sheet
* Managing accounts to trial balance
* Producing month‑end accounts
* Handling VAT returns
* Daily bank reconciliations
* Supporting wider business functions with financial insight and problem‑solving
About you
* Strong experience in bookkeeping to trial balance
* Proven ability to manage P&L and balance sheet
* Experience producing management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts
* Comfortable working in a standalone role with autonomy
* Knowledge of Xero
This is a highly visible role offering regular interaction with the board and the opportunity to evolve into a Financial Controller position as the business grows.
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