Finance​/Office Manager

Position: Finance/Office Manager (Permanent)
Our well established client based on the outskirts of Manchester is seeking a Finance/Office Manager

Must be competent with the following

Finance Management

- Prepare accurate monthly management accounts (advantage)

- Work closely with the external accountant on monthly management accounts.

- Develop and manage short- and long-term cashflow forecasts and annual budgets.

- Create and deliver new weekly and monthly financial reports.

- Manage Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger duties.

- Perform credit control activities.

- Complete general ledger journal postings.

- Raise, match, and reconcile invoices, ensuring accuracy prior to payment.

- Process payroll for approximately 20 staff, including related submissions (P45, P60, P11D).

- Liaise with customers and suppliers to resolve finance-related queries.

- Conduct bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Produce accounts up to trial balance.

- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.

- Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders (HMRC, Local Council, The

Pensions Regulator, etc.).

- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.

- Recommend improvements to internal bookkeeping processes.

- Manage weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.

- Review landlord statements and related expenses.

- Conduct regular cost and expenditure reviews, identifying cost-saving opportunities.

- Demonstrate high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Office Management

- Provide administrative and operational support to the entire business, with specific support to the Managing Director

- Assist with answering telephones and handling enquiries.

- Provide basic HR support, including maintaining personnel documentation and assisting with staff matters.

- Act as a central point of contact within the office, supporting colleagues at all levels.

- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and third-party service providers.

- Manage Health & Safety procedures, including fire marshalling, first aid coordination, and ensuring training requirements are met.

- Serve as the first point of contact for utility providers and other essential services.

Candidate Requirements

- Experience in a similar Finance/Office Manager or dual-role position (beneficial)

- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping processes

- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), and financial accounting

software (Xero, Opera preferred)

- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritise,and work independently

- Strong time management, teamwork, and adaptability skills

- A flexible, approachable, and highly organised working style

- Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

- A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous enhancement of systems

- A positive, can-do attitude, with a thorough, bright, and enthusiastic approach

- Ability to take ownership of tasks, manage workload effectively, and deliver work independently when required

37.5hrs per week
25 days holiday + your birthday
On street free parking
Flexi hours between 8am – 4pm and 9.30am
-5.30pm