Finance Manager in Trafford Park

Finance Manager M17, Manchester | £55,000–£60,000 | Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced Finance Manager who enjoys being hands-on, taking ownership and overseeing the full finance function within a busy industrial environment? We are recruiting for an established industrial business in the M17 area of Manchester, seeking a proactive and commercially aware Finance Manager to lead its finance function and ensure the smooth running of all financial operations. This is a varied, hands-on role offering the opportunity to take responsibility for everything from management accounts and cash flow to weekly payroll, statutory compliance and year-end preparation. The business has a down-to-earth working environment and is looking for someone organised, detail-focused and confident managing a team, who can hit the ground running and support a smooth handover. The Role Reporting into the senior management team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, maintaining effective processes, controls and procedures across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial information. Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting year-end accounts. Managing cash flow and monitoring the financial position of the business. Overseeing the purchase ledger, sales ledger, journals, accruals and general ledger activity. Taking full responsibility for the weekly payroll for approximately 70 employees. Calculating payroll, PAYE, National Insurance contributions and attachment of earnings. Managing HMRC enquiries and ensuring payroll and tax compliance. Preparing and submitting VAT and tax returns. Coordinating audit preparation and liaising with external accountants. Managing utility contracts and costs across multiple sites. Maintaining robust financial controls, processes and procedures. Leading and supporting the finance team to ensure an efficient and accurate service. About You We are looking for a confident, hands-on finance professional who enjoys variety and is comfortable taking responsibility for the full finance function. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior finance role. A broad finance background covering management accounts, ledgers, payroll and financial reporting. Experience within a manufacturing, packaging, industrial or similar operational environment. Strong knowledge of payroll processing, PAYE, National Insurance, attachment of earnings and HMRC requirements. Experience with VAT returns, tax compliance and audit preparation. The ability to manage cash flow, journals, accruals and year-end processes. Experience using Sage 50 Accounts. Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including working with timesheets and payroll hours. Experience managing or supervising a team. Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail. A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You will be someone who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves, managing competing priorities and ensuring everything runs smoothly. What's on Offer? Salary: £55,000–£60,000, depending on experience. Permanent, full-time position. Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with flexibility to start and finish earlier by agreement. 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with three days reserved for the Christmas shutdown. Company pension. Free on-site parking. Kitchen facilities. Casual dress. A friendly, down-to-earth working environment. The opportunity to take ownership of a varied finance role within an established industrial business. Location: M17, Manchester Working arrangement: Fully on-site Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with some flexibility  Interested? If you're an experienced Finance Manager looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Candidates with a shorter notice period are particularly encouraged to apply, as the business is keen to arrange a handover with the current postholder. For a confidential discussion, contact Adele Harper at Kingdom People on (phone number removed)