Finance Manager

Job Purpose

Take ownership of the company's financial reporting, controls, and statutory compliance. This role is critical to ensuring accurate financial management, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining robust financial governance within a manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the company's financial accounts and reporting
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit & loss, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Processing of Sales Invoices/Purchase Invoices
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control
• Manage payroll processes and pension submissions
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and other statutory obligations
• Monitor and improve internal financial controls and processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Provide financial insight and reporting to senior management
• Assist with cost control and margin analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Control of all HR records
• Point of contact for all IT issues

Qualifications & Practical Skills

• AAT qualified or strong qualified-by-experience background or part qualified CIMA / ACCA
• Producing monthly management accounts within a SME
• VAT returns, PAYE, and HMRC compliance
• Cash flow management and forecasting
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Microsoft Business Central accounting software (full training will be given)
• Payroll administration (Sage Payroll), including pensions and statutory deductions
• Liaising with external auditors and professional advisors
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office suite with particular emphasis on Excel
• Experience within a production-based business (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of Export Licence Applications

Working Conditions

• The job is based in Bury, Lancashire on-site 5 days per week
• Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm
• Travel to parent company when required for business needs

Communication and Relationship Skills

• Fluent in the English language
• Clear and Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Collaborating in team activities