Finance manager

Manchester Permanent £40,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
Finance ManagerManchester City Centre - Full time office basedSalary: Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)Full-time, Permanent
  • Finance Manager - Manchester City Centre
  • Well-established business offering progression and development opportunities

About Our Client

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take full ownership of the day-to-day finance operations managing a team of two Accounts Assistants. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a varied leadership role in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Job Description

Key responsibilities of a Finance Manager will include:

  • Monthly general ledger transactions, ensuring correct coding to budget accounts
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Produce financial and management reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis.
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
  • Support annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting
  • Monitor and report on cash flow and cash availability
  • Assist in the preparation of annual statutory accounts
  • Manage 2x Purchase Ledger clerks as direct reports
  • Mentor team members to support succession planning
  • Continuously review accounting processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs

The Successful Applicant

A successful Finance Manager will have:



  • Proven experience in a similar finance or accounting role


  • Strong understanding of management accounts, budgeting, cash flow and a background in transactional processes


  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


  • A proactive, solution-focused mindset


  • Experience with accounting software ideally Xero
  • CIS submissions and transfers will be beneficial



What's on Offer

  • A salary up to £45,000 per annum
  • Full time office based working
  • Flexible start and finish times around core hours
  • Study support
  • Generous annual leave
  • Pension
  • Opportunity for growth and progressive within a dynamic and thriving industry
Contact
Dillon Roberts
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6835051
Phone number
+441618290422

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dillon Roberts
Consultant phone
+441618290422
Job reference
JN-092025-6835051