At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, manage accounts, and drive improvements in reporting processes.
- Company: Family-owned manufacturing business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, generous holiday allowance, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Promotes work-life balance and offers excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a stable environment where finance plays a key role in decision-making.
- Qualifications: Experience in management accounts and team leadership within an SME.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
n You'll be joining a highly regarded, family-owned manufacturing business, based in Nelson, who operate within a niche area of advanced manufacturing.
Despite its specialist offering, it maintains a close-knit, collaborative culture, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and long-term growth.
The business is at a stage where finance is becoming increasingly central to decision-making, making this a great opportunity to step into a role with real influence while remaining within a stable and well-run environment.
n This is a hands-on Finance Manager role where you'll take ownership of the month-end process and production of accurate, insightful financial information.
You'll be responsible for preparing management accounts, managing accruals and prepayments, and providing clear commentary on business performance.
Alongside this, you'll oversee cash flow, cost control, balance sheet reconciliations and budgeting, while also driving improvements in reporting and processes'll also lead and develop a small team of two, mentoring them to become strong, supportive Management Accountants, ensuring high standards across the function while creating a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team.
n To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience in a management accounts position and ideally have expeirence managing a small team.
You'll demonstrate strong experience within an SME environment, with a solid understanding of foreign currency processes, particularly EUR, and how exchange rate systems impact financial reporting.
You'll have experience of stock control and pricing, alongside hands-on involvement in VAT returns and external audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy across all areas.
n You'll receive a competitive salary up to £48,000 with flexibility depending on your experience.
Benefits include flexible start and finish times, and a generous holiday allowance.
You'll also benefit from on-site parking and a business that genuinely promotes work-life balance, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking for both stability and growth within a forward-thinking organisation.
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