Company Accountant

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven SME in the not-for-profit sector is seeking a Finance Manager in Greater Manchester. You will take charge of finance, systems, and contract management, ensuring effective compliance and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong financial and management accounting experience, and the ability to manage complex funding streams. This permanent role offers very hybrid working arrangements, 25 days of holiday, and additional benefits including enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel expenses

Enhanced pension (7% employer contribution)

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance including month-end processes and management accounts.
• Oversee revenue recognition and ensure financial accuracy across contracts.
• Lead contract management and compliance checks.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Contract administration

Attention to detail

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.