Finance Manager in Manchester - Platinum Recruitment

Finance Manager - Manufacturing Industry

Up to £55,000 DOE

Wythenshawe

Role Overview:

We are looking for a confident, self-driven and highly organised qualified or semi-qualified Finance Manager with previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment. You will produce timely and accurate financial information and ensure smooth intercompany operations by working closely with other managers within the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update accounting records in Sage 50, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Prepare management reports and variance analysis within expected deadlines.
• Take full responsibility for reconciliation of all trial balance items in a timely manner.
• Keep the nominal ledger up to date, process all journals and entries.
• Oversee and liaise with accounts assistant on accuracy of sales and purchase ledgers.
• Sit daily and weekly meetings with other managers to ensure smooth operations across purchases and tight cashflow planning. Liaise with suppliers and third parties.
• Oversee credit control and debtor management.
• Process and reconcile Invoice Finance inputs and take responsibility for the bank audits
• Oversee weekly and monthly salaries input and payment of employment liabilities.
• Ensure compliance with audit, tax and financial reporting requirements including preparation of VAT returns and submission or any
• Manage and reconcile group intercompany transactions.
• Provide analytical support and assist in improving financial systems and processes including future migration to the new accounting software.
• Take responsibility for audit preparation and coordination at year-end, ensuring all audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are completed and available on time.
• Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial data, variance analysis, and insights to support business planning.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Part-qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA accountant (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Will work closely with accounts assistant and other managers within the group.
• Proven experience of Sage 50 or Sage 200 ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in preparing monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Salary and Package:

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Company pension