Finance Manager

Kenton Black; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Lytham, St. Annes seeks a Finance Manager to lead a small finance team. This permanent role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options. Responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, preparing management accounts, and providing insights to the CEO and stakeholders.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

On-site parking

Free refreshments

Flexible working hours (3, 4, or 5 days per week)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hands-on finance role.
• Good Excel skills required.
• Experience with Sage 50 and Sage 50 Payroll is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing 1-2 junior accounts staff.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Supporting the year-end accounting process.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

An SME in Lytham, St. Annes is looking to appoint a new Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a lead finance role overseeing a small team responsible for all financial operations within the business.

This is a permanent position, available on a full-time or part-time basis, and the client is open to interim support for the short-term.

Key Benefits/Rewards on Offer:

• Office-based role, full-time or part-time (3, 4, or 5 days per week)
• Working hours typically 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with a 1-hour lunch break
• 28 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
• On-site parking
• Free refreshments

Your New Role as Finance Manager:

• Overseeing 1-2 junior accounts staff
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Supporting the year-end accounting process
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• VAT returns
• Preparing and processing payroll
• Providing ad hoc reports and analysis to Directors
• Reviewing and improving existing systems and processes

Experience & Qualifications Required:

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar hands-on and varied finance role. Experience with Sage 50 and Sage 50 Payroll is beneficial, along with good Excel skills. Strong communication skills are essential for providing financial insight and advice to stakeholders. Staff supervision or management experience is also advantageous.

An immediate interview, either in person or via Teams, is available. Please submit your CV promptly for consideration.