Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a growing, UK-based organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to join the team in Runcorn.

Based in Runcorn, you will work on-site with occasional flexibility where required.

This opportunity is ideal for a qualified or near-qualified accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of management accounts, financial reporting, and support strategic business decisions across a dynamic organisation.

Salary/benefits:

• Competitive salary (dependant on experience)
• 35-hour working week - flexible working arrangements considered
• Opportunities to develop technical and management accounting skills
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture with clear values

Job Duties:

• Oversee production of timely and reliable monthly management accounts.
• Produce accounting reports with appropriate analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Maintain integrity of data through balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and controls.
• Assist Finance Director with budgeting, monthly budget monitoring, and year-end forecasts.
• Verify monthly stock count accuracy.
• Business partner with departmental managers to support cost reduction initiatives, continuous improvement projects, and overhead control.
• Manage cashbook, bank reconciliations, and foreign currency transactions.
• Support global finance operations, including teams in the US and China.
• Assist with short-term cash flow forecasts and cash management.
• Produce statutory reports, including VAT, in compliance with relevant authorities.
• Undertake ad-hoc project work as required.

Who will I report in to?

• CFO

When will interviews be taking place?

• Interviews will be happening as soon as possible

Ideal experience:

• Qualified or final stages of qualification with a globally recognised accounting body (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Proven understanding of financial management principles, including budgeting, financial accounting, and financial analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards, regulatory requirements, VAT, Payroll etc.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Experience using Sage X3 advantageous but not essential.