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Finance Manager

Axon Moore Group Ltd

Preston · Posted 7 Oct 2026 · 19 applicants

£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Permanent
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Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established SME based in Preston for a hands-on Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function within a growing business. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in managing the finance operations while supporting wider business activities.

The successful candidate will be proactive, organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger
  • Process, code and post supplier invoices onto Sage Accounts.
  • Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
  • Prepare supplier payment runs.
  • Produce aged creditor reports.
Sales Ledger
  • Raise and process customer invoices.
  • Allocate incoming customer payments.
  • Manage credit control activities, including chasing outstanding debts.
  • Produce aged debtor reports and monitor customer balances.
Banking & Cash Management
  • Manage the online banking platform.
  • Process and allocate incoming and outgoing payments.
  • Complete regular bank reconciliations.
  • Support day-to-day cash flow management.
Invoice Finance
  • Manage the company's invoice finance facility.
  • Submit invoices for funding.
  • Reconcile the invoice finance ledger with the sales ledger.
  • Allocate customer receipts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Act as the key contact for the invoice finance provider.
  • Liaise with external providers regarding funding, reconciliations and account queries.
Financial Administration
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and financial ledgers.
  • Assist with month-end activities.
  • Support the preparation of management information and financial reporting.
  • Maintain audit-ready financial documentation.
  • Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.
Office Administration
  • Respond to finance and administrative enquiries.
  • Monitor shared company inboxes.
  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
  • Provide general office administration support.
About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
  • Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accounts or similar all-round finance position.
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage Accounts (essential).
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently.
  • Experience working within an SME environment would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
  • Salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:30pm.
  • A broad, autonomous role with genuine ownership of the finance function.
  • The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.
  • A stable and supportive working environment with long-term career prospects.
Our local Lancashire Axon Moore team recruit all accounting and finance roles from CFO to transactional finance on both a temporary and permanent basis. For more information about this role or our wider team, please contact George Oyston.

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