via Indeed · 25 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Finance Manager

Robert Scott and Sons
Saddleworth Full-time
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Robert Scott and Sons Ltd is a well\-established, family\-run business operating across six sites in Northwest England. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Finance Manager to lead the finance function, financial compliance and payroll.

This is a senior, hands\-on role based at Head Office and reporting to the Operations Director.

What You’ll Do

  • Take responsibility for all financial compliance and reporting, including tax, VAT, payroll, pensions and other statutory or regulatory returns.

  • Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial reports, forecasts and KPI’s for the Directors.

  • Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective processes, controls and financial procedures are maintained across the business.

  • Monitor cash flow, working capital, banking, foreign\-currency exposure, debtors, creditors and associated financial risk.

  • Take overall responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, including pension contributions, payroll reconciliations and statutory compliance.

  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, supplier payments, business expenses and relevant rental or lease arrangements.

  • Provide financial analysis and support for business performance, including costings, overhead recovery and margins.

  • Calculate and present customer retrospective rebate calculations.

  • Prepare for the annual audit and manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, pension providers and other professional advisers.

  • Complete or oversee packaging and waste calculations, declarations and other relevant company reporting requirements.

  • Manage the Company’s life and health insurance schemes.

  • Maintain and improve finance, payroll and reporting systems, controls and processes.
What We’re Looking For
  • Financial qualification and demonstrable experience in a senior finance role.

  • Experience of managing a finance function, producing management accounts, managing cash flow and supporting year\-end accounts and audit activity.

  • Strong knowledge of financial controls, VAT, payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory compliance.

  • Experience of leading or supervising a finance team and working with Directors and external advisers.

  • Strong commercial awareness, analytical ability, sound judgement and attention to detail.

  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using finance, payroll and ERP systems.

  • Experience of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.
The Details
  • Based at Oak View Mill, Manchester Road, Greenfield, OL3 7HG

  • 35 hours per week on site (Monday to Friday 9\.00am\-5\.00pm)

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Pay: £58,000\.00\-£60,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Free parking

  • Life insurance

  • Sick pay
Application question(s):
  • Do you have a financial qualification and demonstrable experience in a senior manager role

  • Do you have strong knowledge of financial controls, VAT, payroll, PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory compliance.

  • Do you have strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using finance, payroll and ERP systems.
Work Location: In person

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