Finance Manager

Bowdon Associates Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Finance Manager in Bolton to coordinate the finance team, oversee payment processing, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Candidates must have experience in finance administration, strong Excel skills, and be detail-oriented. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a modern office environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Modern head office

Collaborative team culture

Growth potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance administrative role, ideally in construction or facilities management.
• Strong proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in financial management, payment processing, invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the finance team efficiently.
• Oversee payment processing and ensure timely recordings.
• Administer payroll accurate and compliant with legislation.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to management.

Skills

Finance administration experience

Excel proficiency

Accounts payable management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Tools

Xero

Big Change

Job description

Title: Finance Manager

Location: Bolton

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Overview

Our client are a dynamic and rapidly expanding leader in the construction and facilities management sector. They provide a comprehensive range of services aimed at optimising the operations of commercial and residential buildings. The role of Finance Manager / Finance Controller is to support the financial operations of the company in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the finance team, ensuring that all tasks are carried out efficiently and in accordance with company procedures.
• Oversee payment processing, ensuring both incoming and outgoing payments are accurately recorded and completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the finance inbox, prioritising and responding to queries while ensuring tasks are completed within agreed deadlines.
• Chase overdue payments from clients and vendors, maintaining accurate records of all communications.
• Administer payroll, ensuring that all documentation is accurate and compliant with relevant legislation.
• Handle invoicing processes, including managing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring all invoices are issued and followed up promptly.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, supporting audits as required.
• Provide financial reports and analysis to senior management to support decision-making processes.

Essentials

• Proven experience in a finance administrative role, ideally within a fast-paced environment such as construction or facilities management.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to perform complex data analysis, reporting, and manage spreadsheets effectively.
• Experience in financial management, including payment processing, invoicing, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• A detail-oriented approach to work, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial documentation.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a collaborative team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion when dealing with sensitive financial information.

Desirables

• Experience with Xero financial software.
• Familiarity with Big Change software (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of finance regulations and compliance standards, particularly in the construction and facilities management industries.
• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• Invoice Financing
• Understanding of HR processes, including documentation management.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary: Based on experience.
• Pension Scheme: 5% pension contribution to help secure your future.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous personal and career growth.
• Modern Head Office: Join a vibrant and innovative workplace with a supportive team atmosphere.
• Collaborative Team: A culture that values communication, respect, and shared success.
• Exciting Growth Potential: Be part of a growing company with a clear vision for the future.

Keywords: Finance Manager, Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Financial Manager, Accounts, Head of Finance, Construction

Bowdon Associates is a member of the Guild of Quality Employment Agencies and has agreed to adopt the compliance and recruitment standards that form the basis their code of conduct. A quality, transparent and responsible recruitment agency committed to raising the industry standards