Accounts Assistant

Marsden Building Society; Burnley; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable SME engineering firm in Burnley seeks a Finance Manager to take full ownership of accounts, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and manufacturing financial experience, driving process improvements within a supportive finance team. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 and advanced benefits, emphasizing flexibility and a family-oriented environment.

Benefits

Advanced benefits

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and experience in maintaining control.
• Experience in manufacturing, reviewing margins and product profitability.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting for stock.
• Experience in an SME environment, fostering team culture.

Responsibilities

• Own and produce the entire accounts package including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Report on manufacturing performance and drive continuous process improvements.
• Maintain accurate costing and support improvement of processes.
• Manage all stock-related finance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manufacturing experience

Accounting for stock

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant or AAT equivalent

Job description

About the Company

This SME manufacturing business is a long‑established advanced engineering company that manufactures on site for a diverse mix of customers. With a solid heritage and a reputation built on quality and technical capability, the company operates a modern manufacturing facility equipped with specialist machinery and automated production processes. They continuously invest in technology, skills and innovation to support ongoing growth and maintain their position as a trusted engineering partner.

About the Role

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Managing Director and take full ownership of the accounts, including P&L production, balance‑sheet reconciliations, analysis and commentary, budgets, forecasts, cash‑flow, VAT and year‑end processes. Working within a small, supportive finance team, you will also be significantly involved in the operational side of the business.

Responsibilities

• Own and produce the entire accounts package (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, VAT, year‑end) and drive continuous process improvements.
• Report on manufacturing performance, including job costing, material usage, labour efficiency and overhead absorption.
• Maintain accurate standard and actual costing and support continuous improvement of costing processes.
• Take responsibility for all stock‑related finance activity, including valuations, variance investigation and initiatives to strengthen stock control and overall financial accuracy.
• Drive positive change, modernise processes and build a strong finance function with full autonomy.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and experience digging into details to ensure accuracy and maintain control.
• Experience in manufacturing, reviewing margins and product profitability, and supporting continuous improvement through costing processes.
• In‑depth knowledge of accounting for stock.
• Experience working in an SME environment, prepared to “get stuck in” and foster a true team culture.
• Qualified accountant preferred; an AAT qualification is also considered.

Benefits

This position offers up to £60,000 for the right candidate. Advanced benefits are available and you will be joining an incredibly supportive business where flexibility and family are at the heart.