Finance Manager in Knowsley

Finance Manager

Location: Liverpool, L34
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Company

Barringtons Cleaning Limited is a well‑established commercial cleaning business with over 30 years experience delivering high-quality services across healthcare, education, retail, office, and events sectors. Known for our professionalism and long‑standing client relationships, we offer a supportive, people‑focused working environment within a stable and growing organisation.

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the Treasury and Purchase Ledger, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and on time
• Lead the ledgers, resolving day‑to‑day issues professionally and proactively
• Improve cash collection and drive customer payments faster
• Daily bank reconciliations and cash flow documentation
• Core cash flow reporting to Commercial Finance within deadlines
• Monthly balance sheet and formal bank reconciliations
• Processing supplier and managed service invoices in Sage
• End‑of‑day reporting and processing in Sage
• Direct Debit instructions and chargeback management
• Management of Purchase Order and Sales Invoice registers
• Conduct monthly 1‑2‑1 meetings and half‑yearly appraisals
• Improve the accounts payable cycle, including implementing electronic PO/invoice systems
• Support month‑end and year‑end financial and management reporting

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum AAT qualified (or equivalent)
• Experience preparing for Making Tax Digital
• Strong experience within a Finance/Accounts department, specifically purchase ledger and treasury
• Advanced experience using Sage accounting software
• Strong Excel skills
• Cash flow reporting experience
• Experience working with foreign currencies
• Ability to develop, support, and manage team members
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Qualified or studying towards ACCA / CIMA / ACA
• Strong debtor management and customer collections experienceExperience producing financial and management reports
• Experience with Sage 200

Benefits

• Free on‑site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Canteen facilities
• Casual dress
• Supportive and collaborative working environment