Average Finance Associate salary in Warrington, Cheshire

Job Title: Finance ManagerLocation: Lymm (WA13)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000Hours: 37.5 hours per weekContract: Permanent, Full-time, Office based An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Management Accountant / Finance Manager to join a well-established organisation based in Lymm. This position plays a key role in overseeing financial operations at head office, reporting directly into the Director ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the smooth running of central administrative functions. You will lead a small team, support strategic decision-making, and provide high-quality management reporting. Key Responsibilities: Prepare accurate monthly management accounts Finalise year-end accounts for submission to external accountants. Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely reconciliation. Maintain effective financial controls, particularly around accounts receivable, cost of sales, and credit management. Ensure all financial data is recorded correctly within the accounting system and complies with internal policies. Strengthen financial planning systems, streamlining processes for improved accuracy and efficiency. Lead, support, and develop a small team, driving improvements in financial processes. Monitor costs, including contract renewals, ensuring all information is current and accurate. Produce financial reports, budgets, and analysis as requested by senior leadership. Process BACS payments and assist with payroll when required. Support the maintenance of budgetary and financial systems across the organisation. Provide administrative support, handle enquiries, and maintain accurate manual and digital records. Uphold confidentiality, GDPR compliance, and Health & Safety standards. Contribute to meetings, development activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. About You: Experience as a Management Accountant or Finance Manager within a busy finance function. QBE or part qualified accountant Strong analytical skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines. Commercially focused, proactive, and confident driving process improvements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational abilities and a structured approach to problem-solving. Proficient across Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Collaborative team player with the ability to lead and support others. Benefits: Supportive working environment within a close-knit team. Opportunities to shape processes and influence positive change. What's Next?If you are a driven Management Accountant / Finance Manager looking for your next challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you. Not Quite the Right Fit?If you're exploring similar roles or seeking a different location or salary level, please get in touch. We also welcome referrals.

Do you want to work for a leading Warrington manufacturing business? The business has grown year upon year and they now have an opening for a Fully Qualified Finance Manager to lead their accounts function and join the journey! The job itself is brilliant you will be the direct support to the team and oversee the preparation of management accounts, balance sheets, cash flow, full P & L, and cashflow. You will be a part of the senior management team, acting as a business partner to the Managing Director, and supporting decision making and deployment of initiatives to improve business performance. you will also supporting the operational teams in optimising the finance performance across business lines and optimising networking capital. Main Responsibilities Team Leadership: Inspire, develop, and manage the finance team to ensure they are motivated, well-resourced, and aligned with business objectives.Financial Process Improvement: Implement initiatives for a controlled environment and champion emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.Governance and Compliance: Identify and address gaps in compliance with financial principles and Organismonational Norms (ONs).Operational Oversight: Lead month-end close processes, manage general and sub-ledgers, and ensure accurate financial reporting.Risk Management: Maintain a robust balance sheet, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure timely reconciliations.Fiscal Compliance: Oversee VAT, CIS, and statutory accounts; ensure accurate and timely tax filings.Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with senior management to support forecasts, budgets, and performance analysis.Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to challenge existing processes, aiming for best practices and operational excellence.Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and contribute to company safety objectives. What you bringPersonal Qualities The successful candidate will be passionate about leadership in finance and business, influencing and establishing enterprise value that Finance can contribute within an organisation. As an experienced leader, you’ll be a manager who works well across finance and non-finance teams. There is a significant amount of interaction with key stakeholders across the business, so strong and clear communication (verbal and written) is a must. Other requirements for the successful individual include strong organization skills, able to meet tight deadlines and process (re)engineering & improvement. Qualification/Experience Required >7 years senior finance experience>5 years finance profession qualification, such as CIMA or ACCA.Proven track record of delivering process improvements projects and delivering savingsWorked with internal audit and supporting statutory audit requirements and needsStrong experience of processing invoices and working internal and external stakeholders.Advance use of Excel and Sage; and of "CASH" or similar finance ERP systems. What’s in it for you? Join the clients purpose-driven organisation. Help shape an industry in which two billion people rely on their products and services every day.Your development matters. You will be helped to grow by offering the support you need to develop your skills and access a rewarding and fulfilling career.Thrive in a diverse and supportive culture. Through local and global initiatives, we promote a culture of inclusion which celebrates diversity and ensures that everyone feels valued. A fantastic basic plus bonus, Hybrid working, Free parking plus many more benefits are on offer. Apply now with your most recent CV.

Your new companyHigh-growth SME financial services business based in the Warrington area.Your new roleInterim Finance Manager job reporting to the Finance Director. You'll oversee all financial activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards and the development of financial strategies to drive company growth. Duties and responsibilities include: Prepare, analyse and present financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and company policiesManage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processesOversee accounting operations, including ledgers and company payroll.Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, including tax filings and auditImplement and maintain internal controlsCash flow forecasting and monitoringAnalyse financial data to identify trends, variances and opportunities for cost reduction What you'll need to succeedACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant who operates at finance Manager level. Previous financial services experience would be an advantage.What you'll get in returnInitial 6-month interim contract, hybrid working (3 days in the office), potential for the job to turn permanent.What you need to do nowIf 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk