Axon Moore are excited to be supporting a well-established business in Preston to recruit a new Finance Manager. This role is paying a competitive salary of up to £65,000 with a flexible hybrid working arrangement on offer.
Job Purpose Responsible for the timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts, including all supporting schedules, reconciliations, and statutory submissions. The role also supports quarterly reporting requirements and the year-end audit process. Key Responsibilities
Prepare monthly management accounts within strict deadlines, including accruals, prepayments, and detailed variance analysis against budget and forecast
Review financial performance and investigate significant variances, providing clear commentary and insight
Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with reporting timetables, ensuring any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly
Maintain oversight of aged debtor and creditor balances, ensuring regular reviews and timely resolution of outstanding items
Support the preparation of comprehensive management reporting packs
Identify financial risks and opportunities within the P&L and balance sheet that may impact forecasts
Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing accurate and timely information to support audit processes
Ensure queries are resolved efficiently and to a high standard
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements where appropriate
Contribute to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee the preparation of indirect tax and other regulatory returns
Manage intercompany reconciliations and settlements
Accountabilities
Production and review of monthly financial statements (P&L and balance sheet)
Completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations
Analysis of costs and investigation of variances to budget and forecast
Support the budgeting and forecasting process as required
Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax-related schedules
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decision-making
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders
Communicate effectively within the finance team and contribute to process improvements
Qualifications & Experience
Professionally qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)
Proven experience within a fast-paced finance environment
Strong track record of producing accurate management accounts to tight deadlines
Experience operating in a dynamic and evolving environment
Desirable:
Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity environment
Exposure to team support or development responsibilities
Skills & Knowledge
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities
Confident communicator, both written and verbal
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Experience with accounting systems
Desirable:
Experience working with external auditors
Exposure to ERP systems
Core Competencies
Recognised accounting qualification
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach
Commitment to high standards and continuous development
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