Finance Manager: Hands-On Accounting & Reporting

Square Peg Associates; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing importer company in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and experience in management accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing ledgers, and creating financial reports. Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum in an office-based setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager or Bookkeeper role with Management Accounting experience.
• Ability to manage payroll, ledgers, VAT returns, and month-end processes.
• Knowledge of office procedures including some HR administration duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts.
• Manage ledgers, credit control, invoicing, journals, and reconciliations.
• Create weekly/monthly financial reports for the Senior Management Team.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Excellent Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Tools

Xero

Opera

Job description

A growing importer company in Manchester is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge and experience in management accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing ledgers, and creating financial reports. Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work independently are essential. This full-time position offers a salary between £35,000 and £38,000 per annum in an office-based setting.