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Finance Manager

Location: Stockport | Management: 2 employees | Budget Responsibility: Yes

The Finance Manager will oversee daily financial operations, including bookkeeping, job costing, accounts, and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK accounting standards. The role includes preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, developing and monitoring budgets, and providing financial forecasts to support strategic planning. The manager will liaise with external accountants and auditors, produce detailed reports and analysis for senior management, and identify opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.

The role involves leading and developing a small finance team, ensuring they have the right skills to meet reporting needs, supporting career progression, and addressing underperformance where necessary. Additional responsibilities include managing assets, insurances, finance agreements, fuel cards, and supporting sustainability and carbon efficiency reporting.

Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, be part-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA preferred), and have at least 3–5 years’ experience in a managerial finance role, ideally in an SME environment. Strong technical skills in accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero, advanced Excel skills, analytical ability, commercial awareness, and excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

This role requires integrity, adaptability, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and supporting business growth