Finance Manager

Tailored Recruitment Partners Limited; Morley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a dynamic business support team in Morley, UK. The role involves managing purchase ledgers, processing payroll with Sage 50, and ensuring compliant financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of accounting principles, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the financial operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Bookkeeper, or Finance Officer.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial best practices.
• High level of numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes and payment runs.
• Handle invoicing and payments accurately.
• Ensure compliant tax submissions including VAT returns.

Skills

Finance management

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage 50 Payroll

Numerical accuracy

Analytical capability

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Tailored Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting a dynamic and growing organisation based in Leeds in their search for an experienced Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join the business support team and play a key role in delivering accurate, efficient, and proactive financial management across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes, including payment runs, internal transfers, and ad hoc payments.
• Handle invoicing and payments.
• Reconcile monthly sales invoices and support the wider fee process.
• Oversee all banking activity, including timely bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate and compliant tax submissions, including VAT returns and Corporation Tax.
• Support cashflow reporting and analysis across the business.

Payroll & Pension Management

• Process payroll for several companies using Sage 50 Payroll.
• Post payroll and tax journals accurately, ensuring all liabilities are recorded.
• Administer the Trustee pension scheme, including payments to retirees and associated administrative tasks.

• Complete all purchase ledger tasks end-to-end.
• Reconcile and post credit card transactions.

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts and reporting for the Executive Board.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Finance Manager, Bookkeeper, or Finance Officer.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial best practices.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 Accounts and Sage 50 Payroll is essential.
• High level of numerical accuracy, analytical capability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Clear and confident communication skills, capable of building effective relationships with internal teams and external partners.