Job Description

Finance Manager - Banking, Ledgers & Operations

Well-established, fast-growing multi-entity group | Manufacturing & Import/Wholesale

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to oversee transactional finance and banking operations for a diverse group spanning chemical manufacturing and the wholesale import/distribution of garden and leisure products.

You will manage two direct reports and take responsibility for bank operations, payment runs, invoice finance, sales ledger oversight, intercompany transactions, and purchase ledger supervision. Management accounts are not part of this role.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all bank operations, including daily postings, reconciliations, cash sweeps, cash book maintenance, and cashflow visibility. Prepare and run weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring compliance with approvals and cashflow requirements. Manage invoice finance processes, including monitoring facility usage, reconciliations, and compliance with lender requirements. Line-manage two team members: Sales Ledger & Intercompany Lead Purchase Ledger & Expenses Lead Ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, overseas imports, freight/duty costs, GRNI, customer billing, debtor management, and employee expenses. Maintain strong financial controls and drive process improvements across transactional finance. Collaborate with manufacturing, purchasing, and supply chain teams to support smooth financial operations.

About You

Experienced in transactional finance within a manufacturing, wholesale, or multi-entity environment. Confident handling bank postings, reconciliations, payment runs, and invoice finance. Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes, intercompany flows, imports, FX, and duty. A proactive, detail-focused leader with experience supporting and developing a small team. Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing business.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking Gym membership
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Management Accountant
Expected start date: 14/01/2026