Finance Manager

Finance Manager   Full Time | Office-based in Bolton   Workforce is passionate about helping to solve the UK's growing skill shortages. Working with iconic brands all over the country, we recruit, relocate and retain highly skilled people for sectors such as Manufacturing, Engineering, Hospitality, IT, Healthcare and Automotive.   We are seeking an experienced and hands-on, operational Finance Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy finance function.  This is a varied role reporting directly to the Finance Director.   Core Purpose   To support the FD in managing the day-to-day finance function, improving controls, reporting accuracy, cashflow visibility and operational efficiency across the business.   Key Responsibilities   Management Accounts & Reporting ⁠ ⁠Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts ⁠ ⁠Balance sheet reconciliations ⁠ ⁠Accruals/prepayments/journals ⁠ ⁠Variance analysis ⁠ ⁠KPI and reporting support ⁠ Support on weekly cashflow updates   Cashflow & Credit Control ⁠ Support cashflow forecasting by updating manual spreadsheet in real time ⁠ ⁠Manage aged debtors/credit control processes ⁠ ⁠Liaise with invoice finance providers ⁠ ⁠Supplier payment scheduling   Payroll & Compliance ⁠ Support internal payroll process and reconciliations ⁠ ⁠Pension/PAYE/VAT submissions ⁠ ⁠⁠Bonus tracking ⁠ External payroll for temporary workforce ⁠ ⁠Liaise with payroll providers ⁠ Track holidays ⁠ Maintain finance controls and audit trails ⁠ Ensure compliance with internal processes Process Improvement ⁠ Help improve finance processes and efficiencies ⁠ Support FD on the development of reporting from Xero/ CRM ⁠ Support automation and systems integration ⁠ ⁠Assist with implementation of scalable controls   Operational Support ⁠ ⁠Business partnering with business support ⁠ ⁠Contractor profitability tracking ⁠ ⁠Headcount and placement reporting ⁠ ⁠Ad hoc commercial analysis   Ideal Background ⁠ Experience in recruitment finance preferred ⁠ ⁠Strong Excel / Xero skills ⁠ ⁠Organised and commercially aware ⁠ ⁠Able to work in fast moving environment with pace and agility ⁠ ⁠Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and projects ⁠ ⁠Strong attention to detail   Package: Salary up to £35k for the right candidate 26 days holidays + 8 bank holidays   This is a great opportunity for someone seeking a broad, hands-on finance role who is looking to be fully involved in core financial management, whilst partnering with Senior Management across the wider business operations