Full job descriptionAxon 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.