Finance Manager

Finance Manager / Bookkeeper (QBE) Knowsley £45,000 - £50,000

We're working with a well-established and growing business based in Knowsley to recruit a Finance Manager / Bookkeeper on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive company known for its positive culture and work-life balance. It would suit someone with a strong background across finance who enjoys taking ownership but is looking for a stable, well-rounded role without the pressures often found in larger organisations.

The Role This is a hands-on position with full responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and control. You'll oversee the end-to-end finance function while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.

You'll play a key role in providing accurate financial insight to support decision-making, while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all day-to-day finance activities, including AP/AR supervision

Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis

Maintain and improve budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls

Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation

Complete VAT returns and support compliance requirements

Lead on year-end processes and act as key contact for external auditors

Carry out revenue and cost analysis, including margin and P&L reviews

Manage treasury activities, including cashflow tracking and supplier payments

Support wider business processes such as stock/WIP reporting and operational liaison

About You

QBE or qualified by experience with a strong track record in a similar role

Experienced across all aspects of transactional and management accounting

Strong budgeting and forecasting capability

Advanced Excel skills (including pivots and lookups)

Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function

Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Able to build strong relationships across the business and communicate effectively

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a genuinely lovely business that values its people and offers a supportive, balanced working environment.

You'll have autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact-without sacrificing work-life balance.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, rewarding role in a great company, we'd love to hear from you.