Finance Manager

Role Overview & Responsibilities

This role would suit an outgoing individual with good leadership skills.

Responsible for a small but experienced accounts office team, good communication and leadership skills are vital, however the role requires someone who is also willing to be hands-on when required.

As the business embarks on a business wide new system implementation, we are seeking a high caliber person to support the Finance Director in the accurate production of financial information for the business.

The role is responsible for a varied mix of business administration activity, accounting processes and information provision and would suit an individual who has previously worked within the SME environment.

Experience in a consumer facing, retail or an importing and distribution based business would be beneficial but is not essential.

The preferred candidate will possess the following skills and experience:-

Technical Knowledge / Skills

• Preparation of Management Accounts up to trial balance
• Sage payroll and pension administration
• VAT and other business reporting
• Purchase to pay processes and cash flow management
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
• Experience working with MS NAV, Dynamics or Business Central useful but not essential

Personal Skills

• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Outgoing positive personality
• Excellent communication skills
• A passion to provide fantastic support to the accounts team and the wider businesses management team

Staff Benefits

• Outstanding staff discount
• Extra annual holidays as your length of service increases. Including your birthday off each year (after 12 months full service)
• Free use of two company holiday homes, one in Spain and the other at Ribby Hall (near Lytham St Annes)
• Free Football tickets for either Manchester United or Manchester City
• Use of two VIP seats at Manchester Arena to watch your favourite show or concert
• Free onsite car parking at both the store and the distribution centre
• Employee of the month and year awards
• Birthday card and gift voucher for special birthdays
• A store gift voucher for newly weds or new parents
• Regular staff events and occasions
• Long service awards

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chadderton, OL9 7HU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person