Finance Manager

ICAEW; Nelson; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ICAEW in Nelson, England, is seeking a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function and report to the senior leadership team, driving performance. You will manage the financial operations with a hands-on approach in a collaborative SME.

You will prepare management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts, oversee payroll and VAT, and support banking, pensions, and the annual audit with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Broad, hands-on finance experience in an SME environment.
• Experience preparing management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts.
• Proficiency with Sage 200, Excel and Microsoft 365 is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day finance function and report to the senior leadership team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheets and trial balances; manage cash flow.
• Oversee payroll, VAT returns, pension submissions and banking activities.
• Support the annual audit process and provide board reporting.
• Loster oversee foreign currency transactions and transactional finance activities.

Skills

Broad finance experience

Management accounts

Cash flow forecasting

Tools

Sage 200

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and successful business based in Nelson. Operating for many years within the machinery sector, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering specialist equipment and services to customers across the UK and internationally.

Your new role

As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day to day finance function, reporting directly to the senior leadership team and playing a key role in supporting business performance. Your responsibilities will include preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheets and trial balances, managing cash flow, overseeing payroll, VAT returns and pension submissions, and ensuring the smooth running of all transactional finance activities. You will also be responsible for banking activities, foreign currency transactions, board reporting, and supporting the annual audit process. Working within a small and collaborative team, this is a broad, hands on role that offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to contribute to both financial and operational decision making across the business.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a broad, hands on finance position, ideally within an SME environment. You will be confident preparing management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow forecasts, whilst overseeing transactional finance processes, payroll and VAT returns. Experience using Sage accounting systems, particularly Sage 200, would be highly advantageous, alongside strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills. Excellent organisational and communication skills are essential, as you'll be working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting a variety of finance and business operations. A proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently will be key to your success.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll receive a salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, alongside the opportunity to take ownership of a broad and varied finance role within a well established business. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll play a key part in supporting business performance and decision-making, while benefiting from a collaborative working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.