We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function across a diverse group of businesses.
Reporting directly to the Group Chairman, you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of financial information. This is a hands‑on role combining technical accounting expertise with leadership, continuous improvement and strong stakeholder engagement.
Up to £50,000 per annum.
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the finance function, with key responsibilities including:
Month‑end and management accounts
Leading the month‑end close process and ensuring all ledgers are closed accurately and on time
Preparing monthly management accounts by the 15th of each month, including detailed variance analysis against budget
Producing and issuing monthly management account packs and responding to related queries
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and escalating any concerns where required
Financial control and reporting
Maintaining a strong internal control environment and continuously reviewing processes for improvement
Driving enhancements in commercial reporting and financial performance
Supporting the development of annual business plans across the group
Purchase ledger, payroll and cash management
Overseeing sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring accurate processing in line with SOPs
Completing daily sales and bank reconciliations
Ensuring weekly wages and monthly salaries are processed accurately and reconciled to the balance sheet
Monitoring debtor balances and ensuring outstanding debts are chased appropriately
Stakeholder and external liaison
Acting as a key point of contact for banks, HMRC, auditors and other external finance partners
Supporting the year‑end audit process and working closely with external consultants
Policies, procedures and compliance
Reviewing, maintaining and updating finance‑related SOPs
Ensuring documentation is filed in line with HMRC and GDPR requirements
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A recognised accountancy qualification (ACMA / ACCA / ACA)
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role
Strong working knowledge of Sage 200
A degree (2:1 or above)
Advanced IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent communication, organisation and time‑management skills
We’re looking for someone who is:
Highly motivated and able to work independently
Proactive, organised and detail‑focused
A quick learner with a continuous‑improvement mindset
Flexible, enthusiastic and hands‑on
A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and influential finance role within a growing group of businesses. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic decision‑making and have the autonomy to drive improvements across the finance function.
Tangerine 🍊is a successful, growing group of businesses based in the delightful seaside town of Lytham St Annes🏖️. We are a family business from Farming Roots.
We specialise in the manufacture and marketing of nutritional health products for farm, equine and companion animals.
The Group consists of three divisions VetPlus – companion animals 🐶, Agri Lloyd, an agriculture 🐄focused unit and Mill Farm Sports Village a multi-purpose leisure complex incorporating a fully owned football club⚽ with associated facilities.
We are #TeamTangerine 🍊
