6 Month Contract with a view to go PermanentImmediate Start
Finance Manager

At Workforce, our model is shaking up how UK companies hire talent. With over 16 years experience in solving skill shortages, we are passionate about offering the market a truly unique Talent Solution.

Workforce is a value-driven business and everything we do revolves around people, whether thats a client, a candidate or one of our colleagues. Our team are supportive, have passion and vision, display high levels of integrity and enjoy delivering results in a fast-paced, high-performance culture.

Reports To

Managing Director / Finance Director

Department

Finance

Location

Bolton

Employment Type

Full-Time

Role Overview

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management of the companys finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash flow management, payroll coordination, and strong financial controls.
This is a hands-on role within a growing business, combining transactional finance, management reporting, payroll oversight, and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities Financial Operations

Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and on time

Submit invoices to customers and upload to systems

Invoice discounting management

Set up new customers including credit checks, Sage system setup, External registration, and credit insurance processing

Manage credit control and debtor management

Process and post purchase invoices

Maintain purchase ledger records and supplier files

Prepare and manage payment runs

Complete bank reconciliations

Monitor and manage company cash flow

Reconcile company credit cards

Process and track relocation expenses

Maintain and update overtime trackers

Key Responsibilities Management Accounting & Reporting

Perform invoice reconciliations

Complete General Ledger (GL) reconciliations

Prepare and produce monthly management accounts

Provide variance analysis and financial commentary

Produce recruiter performance reports

Calculate and verify bonus payments

Produce and submit monthly reports (by the 10th of each month)

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Ensure strong financial controls and compliance

Key Responsibilities Payroll Management

Process and onboard new starters into payroll

Oversee weekly payroll processes: Monday review hours worked, holiday accrual, invoices raised; Friday collect and verify timesheets

Ensure payroll accuracy and deadline compliance

Liaise with payroll providers where applicable

Ensure compliance with HMRC and statutory regulations

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Finance role

Strong working knowledge of Sage (or similar accounting software)

Experience managing payroll processes

Strong reconciliation and reporting capability

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in recruitment or service-based industry (desirable)

Strong understanding of cash flow management

Qualifications

AAT qualified / ACCA / CIMA part or fully qualified (preferred)

Relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications

Personal Attributes

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Hands-on and proactive approach

Commercially aware

Strong analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Confident communicator

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