Finance Manager (Manchester, ENG)

Finance Manager

M17, Manchester | £55,000–£60,000 | Permanent, Full-Time

Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and overseeing the full finance function within a busy industrial environment?

We are recruiting for an established industrial business in the M17 area of Manchester, seeking a proactive and commercially aware Finance Manager to lead its finance function and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations.

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take responsibility for everything from management accounts and cash flow to weekly payroll, statutory compliance and year-end preparation.

The business has a down-to-earth working environment and is looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident managing a team, who can hit the ground running and support a smooth handover.

The Role

Reporting into the senior management team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, maintaining effective processes, controls and procedures across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end accounts.
• Managing cash flow and monitoring the financial position of the business.
• Overseeing the purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals, accruals and general ledger activity.
• Taking full responsibility for the weekly payroll for approximately 70 employees.
• Calculating payroll, PAYE, National Insurance contributions and attachment of earnings.
• Managing HMRC enquiries and ensuring payroll and tax compliance.
• Preparing and submitting VAT and tax returns.
• Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external accountants.
• Managing utility contracts and costs across multiple sites.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Leading and supporting the finance team to ensure an efficient and accurate service.

About You

We are looking for a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety and is comfortable taking responsibility for the full finance function.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role.
• A broad finance background covering management accounts, ledgers, payroll and financial reporting.
• Experience within a manufacturing, packaging, industrial or similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, PAYE, National Insurance, attachment of earnings and HMRC requirements.
• Experience with VAT returns, tax compliance and audit preparation.
• The ability to manage cash flow, journals, accruals and year-end processes.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with timesheets and payroll hours.
• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will be someone who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves, managing competing priorities and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with flexibility to start and finish earlier by agreement.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with three days reserved for the Christmas shutdown.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Kitchen facilities.
• Casual dress.
• A friendly, down-to-earth working environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied finance role within an established industrial business.

Location: M17, Manchester

Working arrangement: Fully on-site

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with some flexibility



Interested?

If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates with a shorter notice period are particularly encouraged to apply, as the business is keen to arrange a handover with the current postholder.

For a confidential discussion, contact Adele Harper at Kingdom People on 07570 689625.