Company Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven SME in the not-for-profit sector is recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager / Company Accountant. In this broad, influential role, you'll support the organisation's financial health and governance while managing finance operations and ensuring compliance. Key responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day finance, contract management, and improving financial systems. The role offers very hybrid working arrangements and includes a competitive package with enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Very hybrid flexible working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel expenses across Greater Manchester

Enhanced Pension (7% employer contribution)

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting.
• Proven capability in contract administration with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence managing multiple and complex funding or income streams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance, including month-end processes and budgeting.
• Oversee revenue recognition and financial accuracy across funding agreements.
• Lead contract management, including drafting agreements and compliance checks.
• Support directors with performance, risk management, and sustainability reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Skills

Financial and management accounting

Contract administration attention to detail

Managing multiple income streams

Organisational skills

Job description

Finance Manager / Company Accountant | Greater Manchester / Very Hybrid | Permanent | £43,000

We're working with a values‑driven SME in the not‑for‑profit sector to recruit an experienced, hands‑on sole charge Finance Manager. This is a key, permanent role supporting the organisation's financial health, governance and operational effectiveness as it continues to grow its impact.

The Role

Reporting to the Directors, you'll take ownership of finance, systems and contract management, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and strong compliance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day‑to‑day finance, including month‑end processes, management accounts, budgeting and statutory returns
• Overseeing revenue recognition and ensuring financial accuracy across a range of funding agreements and contracts
• Leading contract management, including reviewing and drafting agreements, VAT evaluation, compliance checks and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting Directors with organisational performance, risk management, GDPR compliance and sustainability reporting
• Contributing to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in financial and management accounting
• Proven capability in contract administration with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence managing multiple and complex funding or income streams
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to juggle multiple workstreams effectively
• Experience in the not‑for‑profit or values‑led SME environment (desirable)

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to step into a broad, influential role where your work will directly support a mission‑led organisation and its leadership team.

The Package

• Very Hybrid flexible working, offices based at 4 locations across Greater Manchester
• 37 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Travel expenses across Greater Manchester
• Enhanced Pension (7% employer contribution)

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch to discuss this permanent opportunity in confidence.