Finance Manager

Eventus Recruitment Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local finance recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Manager in Cheadle. Responsibilities include managing a finance team, overseeing client bookkeeping, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. Ideal candidates will have AAT Level 4 qualifications or be ACCA/CIMA part qualified, with strong attention to detail. The position offers 32 days holiday, private healthcare, and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

32 days holiday, bank holidays included

Private health care

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong financial knowledge and experience managing a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable of building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of finance assistants: allocate workloads.
• Oversee client bookkeeping and compliance in Xero.
• Conduct monthly reporting, cash flow forecasting, and budgeting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Time management

Education

AAT Level 4

ACCA / CIMA part qualified

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Finance Manager for a client based in Cheadle. This is a full time, permanent job, in which you will strive to deliver first class outsourced finance support to local businesses across Greater Manchester. As the company's Finance Manager you will have a strong level of financial knowledge and be used to managing a small team. You will join a friendly and supportive team and benefit from hybrid working once the initial training period has been completed. In addition, you will benefit from 32 days holiday and flexible working hours and onsite parking. I have placed with this client on many occasions and believe they are one of the most authentic and genuine workplaces around.
Role Responsibilities

The incoming Finance Manager will be responsible for the full outsourced financial services for the client facing team. Key tasks will include:

• Managing a small team of finance assistants and allocating workloads appropriately
• Owning the relationship with clients, dealing with any issues quickly and effectively
• Monthly reporting for clients including cash flow forecasting and budgeting
• Client bookkeeping and compliance in the Xero accounting software
• A review of client's year end accounts ready for handover to the client's accountant
• Ensuring HMRC deadlines are always met, and submissions are accurate

Person Specification

The successful Finance Manager will ideally have AAT Level 4 qualifications or be ACCA / CIMA part qualified as well as:

• Strong attention to detail and a 'if a job is worth doing, it's worth doing right' type of attitude
• The ability to build strong relationships with clients becoming a key member of their team
• The motivation to drive continuous improvements and streamline the processes
• The desire to get things right and the need to drive your own high standards across the team
• A genuine love of being busy and working at a fast pace
• A warm and friendly nature and the love of meeting new people

Benefits and Rewards

The incoming Finance Assistant will benefit from:

• 32 days holiday, bank holidays included
• Private health care
• Working in a positive and friendly environment
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Free parking

About the Company

Based in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, my client strives to be the 'Go To' finance team for local businesses, providing them with first-class outsourced finance support. They are a fun, friendly and supportive team and pride themselves on the quality of work, quick response and, most importantly, their approachability.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Finance Manager job in Cheadle Hulme. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Jo Hood at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email [e-mail] or phone [phone] for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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