Finance Manager

Finance Manager Liverpool City Centre £50,000 - £60,000

Accountable Recruitment are partnering with a well‑established and growing professional services business in Merseyside to recruit a Finance Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a key period of growth and development.

Working closely with the SLT, this is a highly varied role offering exposure across financial reporting, compliance, commercial finance and business partnering.

You will play an integral part in maintaining strong financial control, while also driving improvements and supporting the organisation's continued success, alongside managing a small finance team.

This role would suit someone who has experience of a hands‑on, broad finance position, collaborating with stakeholders across the business and developing their career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

Reporting into the FD, you will take ownership of the day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, insight and control across the function. You will be instrumental in providing meaningful financial information to support decision‑making and business performance.

• Produce monthly management accounts, including insightful analysis
• Ensure financial records are accurate, with regular balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage cashflow and oversee debt, including resolving complex issues
• Support ambitious MD with growth strategy
• Review project performance, analysing profitability and future work pipelines
• Respond to financial queries relating to projects and contracts
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Support year‑end processes and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements and projects

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or QBE
• Experience in industry or a fast‑paced commercial environment
• Strong grounding in accounting principles, VAT and financial controls
• Confident with Excel and finance systems (Sage advantageous)
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail with the confidence to challenge where needed
• Effective communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels