Job Description
Finance Manager
- Ellesmere Port, Wirral
- £35,000 - £45,000
- Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
- Progression to Financial Controller
Why join this business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing and well-established SME with an excellent reputation in its sector. The company offers a forward-thinking, supportive culture where your ideas are valued, and you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact.
With ambitious plans to double in size over the next 12 months and beyond, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth. You'll work closely with an innovative Managing Director and a supportive senior leadership team, playing a key role in shaping the financial future of the company.
The role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a hands-on and commercially focused Finance Manager position with real scope to grow.
You will take ownership of the finance function in a standalone capacity, providing both financial control and strategic insight to support business decisions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparation of management accounts
- Ownership of cashflow forecasting and budgeting
- Full responsibility for P&L and balance sheet
- Managing accounts to trial balance
- Producing month-end accounts
- Handling VAT returns
- Daily bank reconciliations
- Supporting wider business functions with financial insight and problem-solving
This is a highly visible role offering regular interaction with the board and the opportunity to evolve into a Financial Controller position as the business grows.
About you
- Strong experience in bookkeeping to trial balance
- Proven ability to manage P&L and balance sheet
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets and cashflow forecasts
- Comfortable working in a standalone role with autonomy
- Knowledge of Xero
About Beam Recruit
Beam Recruit is a specialist Accountancy & Finance consultancy based in Liverpool, supporting businesses across the North West.
A note from us
Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to provide individual feedback. If your application is successful, we will be in touch within 5 working days.
