Finance Manager in Liverpool

On-site in Liverpool·Added 1 month ago (last checked 22 Oct)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: Up to £60,000 a year
About £3,780 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Liverpool
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 25 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Mentoring

Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Liverpool.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

The role

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

What you'll do

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.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.