Finance Manager

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial management, hold qualifications such as ACCA or ACA, and be capable of supervising junior staff. Offering a competitive salary along with health and wellness benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Study support provided

Qualifications

• Qualified or Part qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), or qualified by experience and willing to study further.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing or supervising junior finance staff is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial regulations

Tax compliance

Financial analysis

Strategic recommendations

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

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Working for a leading manufacturing business, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports, overseeing daily accounting operations, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The role also includes supervising one Accounts Assistant to streamline financial processes and reporting. My client are happy to take someone qualified by experience, with a passion to pursue further training (funding provided)

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor company’s financial performance and prepare budgets, forecasts, and short-term cash flow forecast statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial audits and ensure accurate documentation.
• Supervise and support the Accounts Assistant in daily tasks and financial record-keeping.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries and financial data.
• Analyse financial trends and provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Prepare and file statutory tax returns, including VAT and Plastic Packaging Tax, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and submission deadlines
• Liaise with vendors, customers, and banks as needed for financial matters.
• Assist in cost analysis, pricing strategies, and financial planning to support business decisions.

Requirements:

• Qualified or Part qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), or qualified by experience and willing to study further (Study support provided)
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software Sage (or a similar accounting package) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing or supervising junior finance staff is an asset.
• Preferable but not mandatory, knowledge of e-commerce industry.
• Competitive salary package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you have proven management experience within a finance capacity and strong systems knowledge, then please call Lisa at Forrest Recruitment for a confidential discussion – 0161 928 9268 or email your CV to [emailprotected]

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.