Finance Manager in Preston - Axon Moore Group Ltd

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established SME based in Preston for a hands-on Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a growing business. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in managing the finance operations while supporting wider business activities.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger

• Process, code and post supplier invoices onto Sage Accounts.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment runs.
• Produce aged creditor reports.

Sales Ledger

• Raise and process customer invoices.
• Allocate incoming customer payments.
• Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts.
• Produce aged debtor reports and monitor customer balances.

Banking & Cash Management

• Manage the online banking platform.
• Process and allocate incoming and outgoing payments.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Support day-to-day cash flow management.

Invoice Finance

• Manage the company's invoice finance facility.
• Submit invoices for funding.
• Reconcile the invoice finance ledger with the sales ledger.
• Allocate customer receipts and investigate discrepancies.
• Act as the key contact for the invoice finance provider.
• Liaise with external providers regarding funding, reconciliations and account queries.

Financial Administration

• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial ledgers.
• Assist with month-end activities.
• Support the preparation of management information and financial reporting.
• Maintain audit-ready financial documentation.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.

Office Administration

• Respond to finance and administrative enquiries.
• Monitor shared company inboxes.
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Provide general office administration support.

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accounts or similar all-round finance position.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounts (essential).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
• Experience working within an SME environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm.
• A broad, autonomous role with genuine ownership of the finance function.
• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.
• A stable and supportive working environment with long-term career prospects.

Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston.