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Sewell Wallis is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding, PE-backed property business in Manchester as they look to appoint a Finance Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company at a pivotal stage of growth. With ambitious plans, a supportive and driven finance team, and plenty of exposure to strategic projects, this role offers excellent prospects for both professional development and career progression.

What will you be doing?

• As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the group's financial reporting and consolidation across a portfolio. of 20-30 legal entities, while managing and developing a small team of 2-3 direct reports.
• Overseeing the month-end close and group consolidation process.
• Reviewing management accounts and variance analysis.
• Preparing statutory accounts and leading the annual audit process.
• Managing tax compliance (VAT, CIT returns).
• Monitoring cash flow and supporting FP&A with forecasting.
• Overseeing debt management, compliance, and covenant reporting.
• Partnering with internal teams to drive commercial insight and performance.

What skills do we need?

• We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with solid experience in a complex, multi-entity environment. You'll bring both technical expertise and commercial acumen, with the ability to balance detail with strategic thinking.
• Strong experience in external reporting and consolidations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving business.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary: 70,000 - 75,000.
• 18% annual bonus.
• 7% matched pension.
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times.
• Free parking.
• Regular team socials and away days.

Please apply below, or contact Kayley Haythornthwaite for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Finance Manager - Stockport
70,000 + 18% bonus + 7% pension + hybrid working

Sewell Wallis are excited to be recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a rapidly expanding, PE-backed property business based in Stockport.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth company at a pivotal stage in its journey. You'll be part of a supportive, ambitious team with plenty of exposure to exciting projects, professional development, and clear opportunities for progression.

As Finance Manager , you'll lead a small team (2-3 direct reports) and take ownership of accounting and reporting for a group of 20-30 legal entities . You'll play a key role in driving the finance function forward, combining strong technical expertise with commercial insight.

What will you be doing?

• Managing month-end close, reviewing results, and preparing monthly group consolidations
• Reviewing management accounts and variance analysis
• Leading the preparation of statutory accounts and managing the year-end audit process
• Overseeing VAT and Corporation Tax returns
• Monitoring cash flow and collaborating with FP&A on forecasting
• Managing debt, compliance, and treasury activity
• Partnering with teams across the business to support strategic decision-making

What skills are we looking for?

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong experience in group reporting and consolidations. You'll be confident operating in a complex, fast-paced environment and able to balance both commercial and technical demands.

You will ideally have:

• Practice training (audit background highly desirable)
• Experience in external reporting and group consolidations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a passion for learning
• The ability to thrive in a growing and evolving organisation

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of 70,000
• 18% annual bonus
• 7% matched pension contributions
• Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times
• Clear career progression and CPD support
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events and company away days
• Convenient central Stockport location near the train station

If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply today or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

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• HandlingtheVATforvariousbusinesseswithinthegroup
• Adhocreportingwhenneeded
• Assistancewiththemanagementoftheteam

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Job Title: Finance Manager / Supervisor

Location: Cheadle - Fully office based
Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: 40,000

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our business. Based in Cheadle, this role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and leading a small team. You will be working close and right hand to the director who currently wants to step away to pursue other projects.

This company is fast growing, and the accounts function is very busy!

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the finance team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. (no micromanaging required as current team are established into their roles)
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and support system upgrades or transitions.

Requirements

Qualifications are "great to have" however experience and team fit is key to this role.

• Proven experience in a finance management or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Please Apply today

If you wish to discuss further call Emma or Macauley on (phone number removed)

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Sewell Wallis is recruiting a Finance Manager in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

Our client is a fast-growing PE backed property business with huge growth plans! This is a really exciting time to join the team, with tons of projects and development opportunities on the horizon. This role offers excellent prospects for progression and learning, alongside an attractive package, a hard-working team that supports you, as well as flexibility with working.

Our clients are looking for a qualified accountant who has experience working within a complex group environment, overseeing and consolidating accounts for multiple entities. You'll be a well-rounded Finance Manager who can exercise a more commercial focus, as well as bring technical knowledge to the role.

What will you be doing?

• As Finance Manager, you'll be responsible for a team of 2-3 direct reports in accounting for a group of 20-30 legal entities
• Month end close review and monthly consolidation preparation
• Review of management accountant variance analysis
• Statutory accounts preparation and audit lead for group
• Handling tax matters (such as VAT and CIT returns)
• Cash monitoring, working with the FP&A to review forecasts
• Debt monitoring, management and compliance.
• Business partnering across internal departments

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Well-rounded accountant with experience in both commercial and technical elements
• Practice trained accountant - ideally with an audit background
• Experience in external reporting and consolidations
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Self-starter, hard working and keen to learn
• Experience working in a complex and fast-paced organisation

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary of 70,000
• Company annual bonus at 18%
• 7% matched pension contributions
• Hybrid working and flexi start & finish times
• Career progression and CPD
• Free parking
• Fantastic away days and quarterly social events
• Central location, near Stockport train station

Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

Michael Page are proud to be partnering with a leading Leeds-based client on the search for a Finance Manager to join their controls team. You will work with key business areas to lead on financial controls and reporting to support strategic decision-making, whilst managing a team of accountants to ensure collaboration and process optimisation. A fantastic opportunity for a career-driven accountant to operate within a fast-paced, changing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading business based in Leeds with a track record of developing and progressing talent within the finance function. The Finance Manager sits within the controls team, proving a key point of contact with various business areas and maintaining a stakeholder-facing approach. The business operate on a hybrid working pattern, with roughly 3-4 days expected in their City Centre offices.

Description

In this busy and varied Finance Manager role, you'll be expected to:

• Take ownership of financial control and reporting, turning data into meaningful insights that drive strategy and performance
• Partner with senior leaders and commercial teams to influence key decisions and deliver strong financial outcomes
• Present clear, engaging financial updates that highlight trends, risks, and opportunities
• Lead and develop a skilled team of accountants, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence
• Streamline processes, enhance controls, and champion continuous improvement to boost efficiency and accuracy
• Support new business initiatives and system transformations, ensuring finance keeps pace with innovation and growth

Profile

We're looking for:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with the expertise to influence business decisions.
• Confidence and a clear communicator, skilled at presenting insights to colleagues across all levels.
• Ability to inspire and develop small teams, fostering growth while tackling challenges proactively.
• Take ownership of priorities, making thoughtful decisions quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• A sharp analytical thinker with a keen eye for detail, always looking for ways to improve processes.
• Comfortable working in dynamic corporate settings, with experience in digital tools like Power BI or SQL being a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately 54,000-66,000.
• Healthy bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager to thrive within a fast-paced, changing environment. Even if you don't meet all of the requirements above but have a strong accounting background with transferable skills, we would love to hear from you!

Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support my clients successful business. Reporting to the Managing Director this is a great opportunity to play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.
• Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.
• Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.
• Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.
• Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.
• Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
• Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.
• Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll knowledge is a plus.
• Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For

• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience working independently and taking ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus.

This is an urgent requirement so candidates are asked to urgently apply.

Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and hands-onFinance Manager to support my clients successful business. Reporting to the Managing Director this is a great opportunity to play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.
• Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.
• Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.
• Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.
• Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.
• Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.
• Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
• Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.
• Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.
• Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Payroll knowledge is a plus.
• Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For

• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.
• Experience working independently and taking ownership.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus.

Pay: 30, ,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Job Title: Finance Manager / Financial Controller

Fulwood, Preston

On Site

38,000pa Doe

Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Finance Manager to support our Directors across multiple businesses. This is a great opportunity to lead a small finance team and play a key role in the financial management and strategic planning of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Directors across several businesses with all aspects of finance.

Lead and manage a small finance team.

Prepare and consolidate accounts for group companies.

Manage month-end close processes and external reporting.

Assist with tax filings, compliance, and liaise with external advisors.

Support the management team with budgets, forecasts, and P&L reviews.

Deliver detailed monthly profit & loss and balance sheet reports to Directors.

Analyse financial data for weekly and monthly forecasting.

Prepare weekly cash flow statements and manage cash across group companies.

Assist in the preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.

Respond to financial queries and provide data-driven insights.

Conduct internal audits, including fixed asset reviews.

Review financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Payroll knowledge is a plus.

Support Health & Safety checks and employee onboarding (with external HR support).

What We're Looking For:

Qualified or QBE (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

Solid understanding of management and financial accounting.

Experience working independently and taking ownership.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple businesses.

Practical, hands-on approach with a willingness to get involved in all areas.

Familiarity with Health & Safety is a bonus.