Finance Manager

Location: Holbeck

Finance Manager / Bookkeeper (QBE) Knowsley £45,000 - £50,000 We're working with a well-established and growing business based in Knowsley to recruit a Finance Manager / Bookkeeper on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive company known for its positive culture and work-life balance. It would suit someone with a strong background across finance who enjoys taking ownership but is looking for a stable, well-rounded role without the pressures often found in larger organisations.

The Role This is a hands-on position with full responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and control. You'll oversee the end-to-end finance function while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting. You'll play a key role in providing accurate financial insight to support decision-making, while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach across the business.

Key Responsibilities Oversee all day-to-day finance activities, including AP/AR supervision Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis Maintain and improve budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation Complete VAT returns and support compliance requirements Lead on year-end processes and act as key contact for external auditors Carry out revenue and cost analysis, including margin and P&L reviews Manage treasury activities, including cashflow tracking and supplier payments Support wider business processes such as stock/WIP reporting and operational liaison About You QBE or qualified by experience with a strong track record in a similar role Experienced across all aspects of transactional and management accounting Strong budgeting and forecasting capability Advanced Excel skills (including pivots and lookups) Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset Able to build strong relationships across the business and communicate effectively Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a genuinely lovely business that values its people and offers a supportive, balanced working environment. You'll have autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact-without sacrificing work-life balance. If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, rewarding role in a great company, we'd love to hear from you.