Job type
PermanentLocation
ChesterfieldWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£45,000 - £55,000
Finance Manager – Manufacturing | Chesterfield | Up to £55,000 | Permanent
Your new company
Our client is looking to meet with qualified, newly qualified, or part-qualified finance professionals interested in stepping into a dynamic Finance Manager role within a thriving manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company based in Chesterfield, offering long-term career development and a supportive working environment.
Your new role
In this busy and varied role, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making. You’ll lead month-end processes, manage reporting, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis)
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Overseeing transactional finance, including the sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Managing and supporting a small team responsible for sales and purchase ledger functions
- Full ownership of the purchase ledger process, including invoice processing, payments, and supplier reconciliations
- Supporting month-end duties such as prepayments, accruals, and journal postings
- Collating and preparing timesheet data for payroll
- Processing bank payments and performing regular bank reconciliations
- Submitting statutory returns (e.g., VAT) and liaising with group companies to agree intercompany balances
- Supporting year-end audit and liaising with external auditors
- Qualified, newly qualified, or part-qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)
- Experience in a manufacturing or product-based environment (desirable)
- Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
- Confident communicator with the ability to work across departments
- Proficient in accounting software and Excel
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience and other company benefits.
- Permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week)
- Opportunity to grow within a supportive and forward-thinking business
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
