Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Warrington
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + benefits
Permanent, Full-time, fully office based
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a well-established and thriving SME business based in Warrington, part of a larger international group. This role sits within a small leadership team and offers the opportunity to oversee the full finance function while supporting wider operational processes including payroll and HR administration.
This is a hands-on position, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working both strategically and operationally while partnering with senior leadership to support business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
*Oversee the day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable, receivable, expenses, and reconciliations.
*Prepare monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, and financial analysis.
*Manage month-end and year-end close processes and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
*Provide financial insights, KPI reporting, and profitability analysis to support senior management decision-making.
*Monitor cash flow and produce rolling cash flow forecasts.
*Support budgeting and forecasting processes, analysing variances and recommending corrective actions.
*Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and statutory requirements.
*Lead and manage the external audit process and support statutory accounts preparation.
*Line manage and develop another finance team member.
*Run end-to-end UK payroll including statutory payments, RTI submissions, and year-end reporting.
*Support HR administration processes including onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, and compliance.
*Identify and implement process improvements across finance, payroll, and HR operations.
Key Requirements:
*ACA, ACCA, or CIMA part or fully qualified or qualified by experience
*Proven experience managing month-end and year-end processes.
*Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102), HMRC requirements, and financial controls and competencies
*Hands-on experience managing UK payroll processes is advantageous
*HR administration support experience within a business environment is also highly desirable
*Exceptional Accountancy software and Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
*Proactive, organised, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced SME environment.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Employer pension contribution
Private medical insurance
Healthcare cash plan
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business performance
What’s Next?
If you are an experienced Finance Manager looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Not Quite the Right Fit?
If you’re a Finance Manager seeking something different in terms of location, salary, or sector, please get in touch. We work with a range of organisations and would be happy to discuss other opportunities. And if you know someone who might be interested, feel free to pass this on.