Job Description

Finance Manager
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum
Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
Job Type: Full-time / Office Based

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager Management Accountant / Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a sole finance position. Our company is a continually growing importer of products sold to retailers, offering a varied and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

·Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts

·Manage ledgers, credit control, invoicing, journals, and reconciliations

·Process payroll for approx. 20 staff and handle VAT returns

·Lead month-end and year-end processes – support of external accountant

·Create weekly/monthly financial reports for the Senior Management Team and drive process improvements if / where required

·Liaise with customers, suppliers, HMRC, and external stakeholders

·Support the MD with office administration and HR administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For:

·Experience in a similar Finance Manager, Bookkeeper with Management Accounting experience

·Strong accounting knowledge and excellent Excel skills

·Experience using financial software (Xero or Opera preferred)

·Highly organised, accurate, proactive, and able to work independently

·Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude

·Knowledge of office procedures, some HR administration duties are included.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this varied and hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for immediate consideration.