Finance manager

Working with a new Client I am looking for a Finance Manager to join a well establish finance function based in Winsford. You will need to be a qualified Accountant and have previous experience in a manufacturing / workshop environment Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for a team of 3 and will be ensuring the smooth running of the core accounting activities on a day-to-day basis. Once established the successful candidate will have scope to expand their influence and responsibility to encompass the whole finance function and directly influence business performance. This is a hands-on roll where you will be directly involved in the day-to-day activities of the finance function. Key responsibilities will include: - Overall accountability for the sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, balance sheet and treasury. - Conducting month-end procedures, preparing monthly management accounts, supporting MI. - Responsibility for year end processes, annual audit management, VAT returns and monthly PAYE. - Preparation of the in-house monthly payroll. - Ownership of key KPI reports. - Process analysis, improvement, and implementation. - Support the senior leadership team on projects and other ad hoc requirements. About you: - A qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA). - Excellent communication skills. - Strong IT skills, good with data, building reports and presenting meaningful MI. - Organised and self motivated. - A strong team player. Benefits - Competitive salary. - Company bonus scheme. - 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays. - Work placed pension. To be considered for this role, please contact Joanne Sizer @ SF Recruitment for an informal chat or send your CV via the link