Finance Team Lead

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  • Job type

    Permanent

  • Location

    Manchester

  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time

  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant

  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods

  • Pay

    Up to £40,000

  • Closing date

    28 Feb 2026
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Finance Supervisor, Finance Team Lead, Transactional Finance, Finance Management.

Finance Supervisor – 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Trafford Park | Manchester – 2 days working from home
Up to £40,000

We are seeking a capable and detail‑driven Finance Supervisor to join a wholesale business on a 12‑month fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a friendly, relaxed environment while maintaining high professional standards and consistency across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Support
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to support and guide the operational finance team.
  • Provide day‑to‑day assistance to ensure the smooth running of all finance processes.

Month End Review & Controls
  • Review finance tasks completed by operational staff to ensure the accuracy of month‑end figures.
  • Identify discrepancies, investigate variances and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.

Payment Authorisation
  • Check and authorise supplier and payroll payments during periods when the Finance Manager is absent.
  • Ensure all payments meet internal control requirements and follow established approval procedures.

Monthly Finance Tasks
  • Post and reconcile company credit card transactions.
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
  • Support additional month‑end activities and ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available (2 days from home).

What you need to do now
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