Finance & Admin Leader in Manchester

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Administration Lead to join a growing eco-conscious business in Manchester. This purpose-driven organisation promotes sustainability, while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical practices, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.

This is a hands-on role offering ownership of the day-to-day finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on financial planning and business performance. If you enjoy managing financial operations in a collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful impact within a values-led business, we'd love to hear from you.

• Full ownership of the finance function within a growing business
• Early finishes every Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Workplace pension
• Pet-friendly office environment
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

As Finance & Administration Lead, you will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining healthy cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making. Working closely with the Director, you will oversee bookkeeping, credit control, forecasting, VAT compliance, and financial reporting while acting as a key contact for external partners, including banks, accountants, and finance providers.

• Manage daily cash flow, including forecasting incoming and outgoing payments
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and business strategy alongside the Director
• Monitor budgets, debt trackers, and HMRC obligations
• Schedule supplier payments and maintain strong creditor relationships
• Lead weekly credit control activities, including reporting, payment chasing, and account reconciliations
• Liaise with banks and external finance partners regarding invoice facilities and payment processes
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records within Xero
• Raise invoices, process supplier bills, issue credits, and ensure correct financial coding
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Support quarterly management accounts and year-end processes with external accountants
• Produce sales, customer, product, and profitability reports
• Maintain organised finance records and documentation

You will be an experienced finance professional who is comfortable managing a broad finance workload independently while maintaining excellent attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or finance management
• Advanced knowledge of Xero accounting software
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, and supplier payments
• Good understanding of VAT regulations and UK financial compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers, banks, and external stakeholders
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Experience with Shopify Trade, Inflow, or similar systems would be advantageous

This business is committed to creating products that are both sustainable and accessible, while fostering a workplace built on respect, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute ideas that help drive the business forward. With a strong focus on ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and employee wellbeing, this is an organisation where your work can have a genuine impact on both people and the planet.

If you're looking for a varied finance role within a growing business that values sustainability, collaboration, and personal development, we'd love to hear from you.