Finance Manager - Hands-On, Owner-Led Manufacturing

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Finance Manager for an established family-owned manufacturing and distribution business. You will own the accounts function and work closely with the Managing Director.

The role suits someone moving from Assistant Accountant/Assistant Management Accountant to take the next step, with hands-on involvement in financial controls, reporting, and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on accounting experience with month-end processes.
• Experience producing management accounts for decision-making.
• VAT and year-end accounting knowledge and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts department operations.
• Oversee purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform bank reconciliations, VAT returns, and credit control.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate year-end with external accountants and auditors.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Management accounts

VAT & year-end

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Manufacturing/ERP familiarity

Education

AAT or higher

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Inspire Resourcing Ltd is recruiting a Finance Manager for an established family-owned manufacturing and distribution business. You will own the accounts function and work closely with the Managing Director.

The role suits someone moving from Assistant Accountant/Assistant Management Accountant to take the next step, with hands-on involvement in financial controls, reporting, and strategic planning.