Finance Manager

Beam Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Manchester is looking for a Finance Manager to lead the finance function. In this role, you'll oversee financial operations, prepare management accounts, and monitor cash flow. The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong technical skills and experience in finance. This position offers opportunities for real impact and career progression within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Experience in financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable & receivable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Produce financial reports and analyses.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and budgets.

Skills

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Strong technical skills

Confident working with Excel

Experience with Xero or Sage

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Finance Manager

• £50-55k
• Manchester
• 37.5 hours per week
• Competitive Benefits

Why join this company?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an SME that s thriving and growing rapidly. Based in Manchester, the business is entering an exciting new chapter and is looking for a Finance Manager who s ready to shape and lead the finance function.

You ll be joining a supportive senior leadership team led by an inspiring Group Finance Director who values growth, development, and fresh ideas. With a low staff turnover and a strong team culture, this is the kind of business where people genuinely enjoy working together and share in each other s successes.

It s a super exciting time to get involved you ll play a key role in the company s transformation while enjoying the buzz of working for a business that s already known for excellence in its sector.

What s expected of you?

As Finance Manager , you ll take ownership of the finance function and report directly to the Group Finance Director. This role is ideal for someone who may feel they ve hit a ceiling in their current role and is now ready for that next step a chance to make a real impact and put your stamp on the finance team with progression to FC level.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Oversee all day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable & receivable
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Produce accurate financial reports and analysis to support decision-making.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and budgets to ensure business stability.

What would make you a great fit?

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or qualified by experience).
• Strong technical skills with a commercial mindset.
• Confident working with Excel
• Experience with Xero or Sage would be a bonus.

Beam Recruit is a specialist Accountancy & Finance consultancy based in Liverpool covering vacancies in the Northwest.

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