Finance Manager

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance solutions firm in Preston is seeking a proactive Finance Manager to lead a small finance team. This role involves supporting directors with financial management, consolidating accounts, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a solid understanding of financial accounting and a hands-on approach to tasks. A salary of £38,000pa is offered for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Qualified or QBE in finance.
• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience working independently and taking ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support Directors with finance across multiple businesses.
• Lead and manage a small finance team.
• Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.
• Deliver monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Finance Manager
Fulwood, Preston On Site
£38,000pa

Overview:

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support our Directors across multiple businesses. This is a great opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.
• Lead and manage a small finance team.
• Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.
• Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.
• Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.
• Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.
• Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.
• Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
• Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.
• Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll knowledge is a plus.
• Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience working independently and taking ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus