Job Description

Finance Manager

Location:

Wigan

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

40 per week

Salary:

40,000-50,000 FTE

(DOE, pro rata)

Shape the financial future of a growing organisation

This is an opportunity for a driven Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting, insight, and control within a dynamic and supportive environment. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has the clarity, accuracy, and analysis it needs to make confident decisions.

If you enjoy variety, autonomy, and the chance to influence how things are done, this role offers all of that--along with the stability of a long?term permanent position.

What you'll be doing

Financial Accounting

Produce accurate monthly financial accounts and meet reporting deadlines. Complete key balance sheet reconciliations (payroll, pensions, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets). Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and manage depreciation. Ensure timely submission and payment of VAT, Corporation Tax, and PAYE.
Management Accounting

Deliver detailed monthly P&L reporting across campaigns, clients, and sites. Analyse cost variances, highlight trends, and support operational teams with forecasting. Present clear, insightful management accounts to senior stakeholders.
Cashflow & Working Capital

Maintain weekly cashflow forecasts to support short?term planning. Manage supplier payments and aged debtors. Work with client payment teams to ensure invoices are settled promptly.
Budgeting & Performance

Support the annual budgeting process alongside the Financial Controller. Review monthly performance against budget and produce variance analysis.
Additional Responsibilities

Support pension re?enrolment compliance. Summarise business contracts and assist with renewals. Provide cover for the Payroll Manager and contribute to ad?hoc projects, including the implementation of a new HR & Payroll system in 2026.

What you'll bring

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part?qualified (desirable). Strong grounding in financial and management accounting. Advanced Excel skills and confidence with financial systems. Excellent analytical ability and a problem?solving mindset. Clear communication skills, especially when explaining financial information to non?finance colleagues.

Who you are

Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Calm under pressure and comfortable working to deadlines. Proactive, collaborative, and keen to improve processes and outcomes.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Gym membership
Work Location: In person