Finance Manager

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.