Finance Manager

About the company

We are recruiting for an established industrial business in the M17 area of Manchester, seeking a proactive and commercially aware Finance Manager to lead its finance function and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations.

within an established industrial business.

Your tasks

This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take responsibility for everything from management accounts and cash flow to weekly payroll, statutory compliance and year-end preparation.

Reporting into the senior management team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, maintaining effective processes, controls and procedures across the business.

Key responsibilities will include

• Leading and managing the finance function, ensuring accurate

and timely financial information.

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end

accounts.

• Managing cash flow and monitoring the financial position of the

business.

• Overseeing the purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals,

accruals and general ledger activity.

• Taking full responsibility for the weekly payroll for

approximately 70 employees.

• Calculating payroll, PAYE, National Insurance contributions and

attachment of earnings.

• Managing HMRC enquiries and ensuring payroll and tax

compliance.

• Preparing and submitting VAT and tax returns.
• Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external

accountants.

• Managing utility contracts and costs across multiple sites.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, processes and

procedures.

• Leading and supporting the finance team to ensure an efficient

and accurate service.

Requirements

The business has a down-to-earth working environment and is looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident managing a team, who can hit the ground running and support a smooth handover.

We are looking for a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety and is comfortable taking responsibility for the full finance function.

Ideally, you will have

• Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior

finance role.

• A broad finance background covering management accounts,

ledgers, payroll and financial reporting.

• Experience within a manufacturing, packaging, industrial or

similar operational environment.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, PAYE, National

Insurance, attachment of earnings and HMRC requirements.

• Experience with VAT returns, tax compliance and audit

preparation.

• The ability to manage cash flow, journals, accruals and

year-end processes.

• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with

timesheets and payroll hours.

• Experience managing or supervising a team.
• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to

detail.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently

and take pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will be someone who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves, managing competing priorities and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

What we offer

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with flexibility to start and

finish earlier by agreement.

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with three days

reserved for the Christmas shutdown.

• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Kitchen facilities.
• Casual dress.
• A friendly, down-to-earth working environment.
• The opportunity to take ownership of a varied finance role

How to apply

If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Candidates with a shorter notice period are particularly encouraged to apply, as the business is keen to arrange a handover with the current postholder.

For a confidential discussion, contact Adele Harper at Kingdom People on .

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M17, Manchester | £55,000–£60,000 | Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and overseeing the full finance function within a busy industrial environment?

Location: M17, Manchester

Working arrangement: Fully on-site

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with some flexibility

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