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