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Finance Manager

Liverpool Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This Financial Controller role will take ownership of the technical finance function, including tax, VAT, audit and financial controls, while managing and developing a small finance team. Acting as number two to the Head of Finance, you'll also gain commercial exposure and play a key role in supporting a fast-growing business.
  • Genuine number two role with excellent exposure and progression
  • Join a fast-growing business with real ownership and impact

About Our Client

Successful, growing business in Liverpool.

Job Description

  • Take ownership of tax, VAT, audit and statutory compliance across the business.
  • Lead the year-end audit process, ensuring controls and documentation are robust.
  • Manage and develop a small finance team, supporting their progression and performance.
  • Oversee the quality and accuracy of management and financial reporting.
  • Drive process improvements, efficiencies and stronger financial controls.
  • Work closely with the Head of Finance as their number two, supporting commercial projects and key business decisions.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified accountant with strong technical accounting skills.
  • Strong experience of tax, VAT and audit, able to take ownership from day one.
  • Proactive, forward-thinking and commercially minded, with the confidence to use initiative.
  • Comfortable working within a fast-paced, growing SME environment.
  • Ideally some people management or mentoring experience, with the ability to develop a small finance team.
  • A confident communicator who can work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute to wider business decisions.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £60,000, dependent on the level of experience
  • 25 days of holiday leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • 37.5-hour work week



If you're interested in this role, apply now.People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Sophie Herring
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7118457
Phone number
+44 151 255 3759

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Finance Manager
Sector
Retail
Where
Liverpool
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sophie Herring
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3759
Job reference
JN-102026-7118457