Finance Manager in Manchester - Square Peg Associates Ltd

Finance Manager

Salary: £35,000–£38,000 per annum

Location: Cheetham Hill, Manchester.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager/ Management Accountant / Bookkeeper to oversee day-to-day financial operations within a sole finance position. Our company is a continually growing importer of products sold to retailers, offering a varied and hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Finance Manager:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cashflow forecasts
• Manage ledgers, credit control, invoicing, journals, and reconciliations
• Process payroll for approx. 20 staff and handle VAT returns
• Lead month-end and year-end processes – support of external accountant
• Create weekly/monthly financial reports for the Senior Management Team and drive process improvements if / where required
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, HMRC, and external stakeholders
• Support the MD with office administration and HR administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a similar Finance Manager, Bookkeeper with Management Accounting experience
• Strong accounting knowledge and excellent Excel skills
• Experience using financial software (Xero or Opera preferred)
• Highly organised, accurate, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong communication skills and a positive, flexible attitude
• Knowledge of office procedures, some HR administration duties are included.

If you have the skills and experience to excel in this varied and hands-on role, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply for immediate consideration.