PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Day-to-Day Operations

• Oversee processing of supplier invoices ensuring timely supplier payments
• Cash allocations
• Maintain bank reconciliations and monitor accounts mailbox
• Manage petty cash and expense reimbursements
• Drive credit control, ensuring low aged debt levels
• Overhead procurement

Monthly Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for 40+ employees and ensure HMRC compliance
• Reconcile pension contributions and Barclaycard spend
• Prepare and post month-end journals (e.g., prepayments, depreciation)
• Draft management accounts and variance analysis
• Act as business partner to department heads to ensure spending aligns with budget
• Monitor cash flow and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Submit reports to parent company

Quarterly & Annual Duties

• Submit VAT returns and corporation tax payments
• Lead budget planning and insurance reviews
• Coordinate year-end audit and reporting
• Manage P60s, P11Ds, and other HMRC requirements

Collaboration & Projects

• Liaise with Parent company and external auditors
• Engage with tax consultants and group accounting as needed

ESSENTIAL PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong financial acumen and diligence
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise across departments
• Proficient in financial systems and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage and mentor a junior team member
• Comfortable working in a small, hands-on team environment

DESIRABLE SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

· AAT level 3 or higher/QBE
· Payroll experience
· Previous experience working in SME
· Knowledge of UK tax regulations and audit processes
· Previous line management experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In perso

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the day-to-day and strategic financial operations of Didsbury Engineering. Reporting into the Head of Finance, this role is pivotal in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, contributing to the wider business goals. You will manage one direct report and play a key role in monthly reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.
Provide support across various functions of the business, as part of a small and dynamic team, you’ll also take on a range of ad hoc responsibilities across departments, requiring a flexible and adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Monthly Responsibilities

• Administer payroll for 40+ employees and ensure HMRC compliance
• Reconcile pension contributions and Barclaycard spend
• Prepare and post month-end journals (e.g., prepayments, depreciation)
• Draft management accounts and variance analysis
• Act as business partner to department heads to ensure spending aligns with budget
• Monitor cash flow and complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Submit reports to parent compan

Quarterly & Annual Duties

• Submit VAT returns and corporation tax payments
• Lead budget planning and insurance reviews
• Coordinate year-end audit and reporting
• Manage P60s, P11Ds, and other HMRC requirement