Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Wythenshawe is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team. This role involves preparing financial statements, overseeing finance transactions, and providing strategic recommendations. The successful candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills, with opportunities for career progression and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Study support

Holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Free on-site parking

Work social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a relevant Accounting role required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee transactional finance including accounts payable and receivable.
• Liaising with external auditors during financial audits.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Organisational

Education

ACCA/CIMA part qualified

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

• Finance Manager - Wythenshawe
• Well established business, specialists in their field

About Our Client

Michael Page are working with a well established and growing business within the manufacturing sector in their search for a new Finance Manager. You will be joining the business at an exciting time, with opportunities for future development.

Job Description

Duties include:

• Preparing financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and short term cash flow forecast statements.
• Liaise with external auditors during financial audits ensuring accurate documentation.
• Oversee transactional finance including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Management and mentoring of the Accounts Assistant in daily tasks and financial record-keeping.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date general ledger entries and financial data.
• Analysing trends to provide strategic recommendations to management.
• Statutory tax returns, including VAT and Tax, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Liaising with vendors, customers, and banks as required.
• Assisting with cost analysis, pricing strategies, and financial planning to support business decisions.

The Successful Applicant

The candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience within a relevant Accounting role - Required
• ACCA/CIMA part qualified - Desirable
• Previous experience within the manufacturing sector - Desirable
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations - Required
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel - Required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal - Required
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills - Required

What's on Offer

This role will offer a salary up to £45,000 plus a benefits package including career progression opportunities, study support, holiday allowance, company pension scheme, flexible working options, free on-site parking, work social events + more!