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 with in 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