Finance Manager

Axon Moore; Hyde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing business in Tameside is looking for a Management Accountant to join their senior management team. This role focuses on providing financial insights to drive performance and support growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background with experience in a manufacturing environment and be proficient in Excel. The role offers a salary between £40-50k, along with 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays and other benefits.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

3-4 days off for Christmas

Pension

Early finish on Fridays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience.
• Minimum five years' relevant experience in Finance.
• Strong background in an SME manufacturing or stock-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze costings, margins, and production efficiencies.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience

Minimum of five years relevant experience

Tools

Excel

Xero

Job description

Axon Moore are delighted to be working with a growing manufacturing business based in Tameside to recruit a hands-on Management Accountant. This role will sit within the senior management team and will be a key role within a dynamic, operationally focused environment. Your financial insight will play a critical role in driving performance and supporting growth.

You will work closely with senior leadership and departmental managers and will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, and communication of financial information that covers both daily operations and long-term planning. You will add value and develop in the role as the business grows.

Salary and Benefits:

£40-50k DOE, 23 days plus bank holidays and 3-4 days for Christmas close down. Pension, early finish on Fridays and free parking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly management accounts, including commentary.
• Journal processing, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Be actively involved in business operations; partner with operational teams to enhance cost control and accountability.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes across departments.
• Analyse costings, margins, and production efficiencies.
• Support inventory valuation and stock control procedures.
• Develop job costing models and monitor profitability.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls and identify areas for process improvement.
• Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external accountants.

Candidate Profile:

• Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or Qualified by Experience.
• Minimum of five years' relevant experience in Finance.
• Strong background in an SME business from a manufacturing or stock based environment is essential.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software - experience with Xero is beneficial.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong operational understanding.
• Clear and confident communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

For more information, please get in touch with Harriett Busby at Axon Moore.

• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits
• Competitive salary, and a wide range of benefits