Finance Manager

Michael Page Finance; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a commercially minded Finance Manager to join our North Manchester team. You will oversee the day‑to‑day finance function, prepare management accounts, and support budgeting, reporting and robust financial processes.

The role involves managing AP/AR, bank reconciliations, VAT, and liaising with external accountants. A finance qualification or 5+ years of relevant experience is desirable, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and proactivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• Knowledge of management accounts, AP, AR, reconciliations.
• Experience with SAGE or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and invoicing.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts, P&L and financial reports.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end processes.
• Manage VAT returns and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, suppliers.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets and financial performance.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements.
• Oversee financial systems and data integrity (SAGE).

Skills

Management accounting

AP & AR

Cash flow management

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

SAGE

Job description

Finance Manager
Location: North Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience + bonus
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Full time office based working

Client Details

We're looking for an experienced, commercially minded Finance Manager to join a growing business in North Manchester.

This will be a broad and varied role, you'll play an important role in managing the day-to-day financial operations, producing accurate management accounts, supporting budgeting and reporting, and ensuring robust financial processes are maintained.

Description

The key responsibilities of a Finance Manager will be:

• Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and invoicing.

• Manage bank reconciliations, supplier payments, credit control and cash flow.

• Prepare weekly and monthly management accounts, P&L and financial reports.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end and year-end processes.

• Manage VAT returns and ensure financial records are accurate and up to date.

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, suppliers.

• Monitor expenditure, budgets and financial performance.

• Manage supplier accounts, contracts and renewals.

• Oversee financial systems and processes, including SAGE.

• Identify and implement process and system improvements.

• Ensure financial procedures and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

• Support with financial analysis, budgeting and business projects.

Profile

A successful Finance Manager will have:

• Previous experience in a similar Finance Manager or senior finance role.
• A recognised finance qualification or 5+ years' relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Management Accounts, AP, AR, reconciliations and credit control.
• Experience with SAGE or a similar accounting system.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence producing financial reports.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Able to work independently, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, reliable and confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Job Offer

• £40,000 - £45,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience + bonus

• Full time office based working

• Full-time, permanent role

• Generous annual leave

• Company pension scheme

• Career development and progression opportunities

• Supportive and friendly working environment