Finance Manager

Your new company I am working with a well-established, privately owned UK business based in Wigan, operating within the manufacturing sector. With a strong reputation built over several decades, the company prides itself on high levels of customer service and strong supplier relationships. They have a loyal and long-standing workforce, reflecting a positive and stable working environment. Following a period of change within the finance team, the business is now investing in strengthening its finance function to support future operations and continued efficiency improvements, therefore recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager.

Your new role In your new role as Finance Manager, you will be taking responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day running of a small accounts function. This is a varied position where you will ensure the production of timely and accurate management accounts, maintain strong financial controls, and oversee transactional processes across sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control.The role includes managing cash flow, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, VAT returns, and supporting year-end processes, including liaising with external auditors. You will also play a key role in monitoring customer credit risk, handling bad debt, and ensuring compliance across the finance function. Given the size of the team, you will remain close to the detail, supporting operational finance tasks while also providing insight to support business decision-making. This is a full time role, based from their offices in Wigan.

What you'll need to succeed To be successful for this role, you will be an experienced finance professional, ideally with a background in management accounts or finance management within an SME environment. You will be comfortable working in a hands-on role, managing both transactional and reporting responsibilities, and will demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.You will be proactive, able to prioritise workload effectively and confident in working independently within a small team. Strong systems skills and experience producing management accounts are essential, alongside a good understanding of credit control and cash flow management. You will also be a team player who is looking for a long-term opportunity within a stable and supportive business environment where you can contribute to continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return In return for this, you will be offered a competitive salary between £40,000 - £45,000 which is dependent on your experience, alongside a range of benefits including 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays, onsite parking, an on-site subsidised canteen and pension contribution.

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