Finance Manager

Forrest Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations for a temporary maternity cover in Stockport. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, overseeing payroll, and supporting year-end audits. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience and be ready to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, management accounts, and financial controls.
• Available to start immediately for temporary maternity cover.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reports.
• Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with auditors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Financial controls knowledge

Payroll processing

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE)

Job description

Finance Manager - Temporary - Stockport - Up to £55,000

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Finance Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day financial operations of the business for a maternity cover. This role is to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and financial reports for senior management.
• Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Support year‑end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors and accountants.
• Maintain compliance with relevant financial regulations and internal controls.
• Process end‑to‑end monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure all statutory deductions (PAYE, NI, pension, etc.) are calculated and submitted correctly.
• Maintain and update payroll records, including employee benefits, bonuses, and leave.
• Liaise with HR on employee changes, new starters, and leavers.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts.
• Oversee the full sales ledger process, including raising invoices and maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of payments.
• Reconcile customer accounts and handle queries professionally.
• Oversee supplier invoices, approvals, and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar accounting role.
• Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE). Strong knowledge of payroll, management accounts, and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Available to start immediately for a temporary maternity cover.

Send your CV to Caitlin at Forrest Recruitment Limited then give us a call on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.