Finance/Office Manager
12 days ago
Manchester
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