Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Liverpool (L6) Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (30-minute lunch) Working Pattern: Full-time, Office-Based Reporting To: Managing Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a long-established, employee-owned manufacturing business in Liverpool.

Due to the planned retirement of the current Finance Manager, we are seeking a trustworthy, confident and approachable finance professional to take ownership of the finance function. A structured handover and transition period will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager or someone ready to step into their first management role.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will oversee the finance function, manage one Accounts Payable & Receivable team member and provide valuable financial insight to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of monthly management accounts, P&L and balance sheet reporting

Cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning

Month-end processes including accruals and prepayments

VAT returns, payroll and pension administration

Bank reconciliations, credit control and cash management

Fixed asset register maintenance

Costing, pricing and margin analysis

Audit preparation and liaison with external accountants

Managing and supporting one direct report

Maintaining financial controls and reporting processes

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' accounting and finance experience

Experience preparing management accounts

Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll experience

Payroll processing experience

Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and SUMIFS

Strong knowledge of VAT, reconciliations and month-end procedures

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of the finance function

Desirable Experience

Previous Finance Manager experience

CIS reconciliations and CIS returns

White Card costing system experience

Manufacturing, construction or product-based business experience

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification

Qualified by Experience candidates are also encouraged to apply

The Person

We're looking for someone who is

Trustworthy and dependable

Confident and professional

Approachable and supportive

Commercially minded

Hands-on and willing to get involved in the detail

Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities

Calm under pressure

A strong team player

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £40,000 per annum

Full-time, permanent office-based position

Structured handover from the retiring Finance Manager

Employee Ownership Trust structure

Potential Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Staff discounts

Company events

On-site parking

Additional annual leave with service

Full training on internal systems, including EQ Software

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Liverpool manufacturer where you'll have genuine autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Please note: Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' accounting and finance experience, including management accounts preparation. Sage 50 Accounts & Payroll and strong Excel skills are essential.

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Only experienced and suitably qualified finance candidates should apply