Finance Manager - Bolton Area

Agility Resourcing Ltd; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the Bolton area seeks a qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. This role involves management of financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while leading a small team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), excellent technical skills, and experience in a finance role, ideally within an SME. Competitive salary of up to £50,000 with additional benefits including 25 days holiday and hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Supportive working environment

Scope to influence the finance function

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting background.
• Proven experience in a similar finance role, ideally in an SME.
• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Statutory reporting and compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to 50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Qualification Required: ACA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent)

Overview:

On behalf of our client, a well-established and growing organisation based in the Bolton area, we are currently recruiting for a professionally qualified Finance Manager to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to take ownership of a finance function within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

The Role:

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while contributing to the company's overall strategic goals. This is a hands-on role that would suit a commercially aware finance professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting

• Statutory reporting and compliance with all relevant financial regulations

• Cash flow management and financial planning

• Leading a small finance team, providing support and development

• Business partnering with internal stakeholders to support commercial decisions

• Working closely with external auditors and managing the year-end audit process

• Identifying process improvements and driving efficiencies across the finance function

The Ideal Candidate:

• Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Strong technical accounting background

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, ideally within an SME or owner-managed business environment

• Comfortable working both strategically and operationally

• High level of proficiency with financial systems and Excel

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence at all levels

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to 50,000 depending on experience

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Supportive working environment with scope to influence and shape the finance function

• Hybrid working available following successful probation

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager who is looking to make a real impact within a growing business. If you're interested, please apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.