Finance Manager

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

37-hour work week

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking a Financial Controller to own the technical finance function, including tax, VAT and audit, and to lead a small finance team. You will act as number two to the Head of Finance and drive robust financial controls.

Based in the Liverpool area, the role offers a 37-hour week, flexible working hours and a salary up to £60,000 depending on experience. This is a fast-growing SME with commercial exposure.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Experience with tax, VAT and audit.
• Proactive, forward-thinking and commercially minded.
• Experience in a fast-paced SME environment.
• People management or mentoring experience preferred.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of tax, VAT, audit and statutory compliance across the business.
• Lead the year-end audit process with robust controls and documentation.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, supporting progression and performance.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of management and financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies and stronger financial controls.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance as their number two, supporting commercial projects and key decisions.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Tax experience

VAT experience

Audit experience

People management

Stakeholder communication

Job description

This Financial Controller role will take ownership of the technical finance function, including tax, VAT, audit and financial controls, while managing and developing a small finance team. Acting as number two to the Head of Finance, you'll also gain commercial exposure and play a key role in supporting a fast-growing business.

Client Details

Successful, growing business in Liverpool.

Description

• Take ownership of tax, VAT, audit and statutory compliance across the business.
• Lead the year-end audit process, ensuring controls and documentation are robust.
• Manage and develop a small finance team, supporting their progression and performance.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of management and financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements, efficiencies and stronger financial controls.
• Work closely with the Head of Finance as their number two, supporting commercial projects and key business decisions.

Profile

• Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
• Strong experience of tax, VAT and audit, able to take ownership from day one.
• Proactive, forward-thinking and commercially minded, with the confidence to use initiative.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing SME environment.
• Ideally some people management or mentoring experience, with the ability to develop a small finance team.
• A confident communicator who can work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to wider business decisions.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience
• 25 days of holiday leave
• Flexible working hours
• 37-hour work week

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.