Accountable Recruitment
Finance Manager / Bookkeeper (QBE)
Knowsley
£45,000 – £50,000
We're working with a well-established and growing business based in Knowsley to recruit a Finance Manager / Bookkeeper on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive company known for its positive culture and work-life balance. It would suit someone with a strong background across finance who enjoys taking ownership but is looking for a stable, well-rounded role without the pressures often found in larger organisations.
The Role
This is a hands-on position with full responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and control. You'll oversee the end-to-end finance function while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.
You'll play a key role in providing accurate financial insight to support decision-making, while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day finance activities, including AP/AR supervision
- Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
- Maintain and improve budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls
- Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation
- Complete VAT returns and support compliance requirements
- Lead on year-end processes and act as key contact for external auditors
- Carry out revenue and cost analysis, including margin and P&L reviews
- Manage treasury activities, including cashflow tracking and supplier payments
- Support wider business processes such as stock/WIP reporting and operational liaison
About You
- QBE or qualified by experience with a strong track record in a similar role
- Experienced across all aspects of transactional and management accounting
- Strong budgeting and forecasting capability
- Advanced Excel skills (including pivots and lookups)
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function
- Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
- Able to build strong relationships across the business and communicate effectively
Why Apply?
- This is a brilliant opportunity to join a genuinely lovely business that values its people and offers a supportive, balanced working environment.
- You'll have autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact-without sacrificing work-life balance.
If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, rewarding role in a great company, we'd love to hear from you.
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