Finance & Admin Leader

Finance & Administration Lead Salary: Competitive and based on experience Location: Manchester

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Administration Lead to join a growing eco-conscious business in Manchester. This purpose-driven organisation promotes sustainability, while maintaining a strong commitment to ethical practices, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility.

This is a hands-on role offering ownership of the day-to-day finance function and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership on financial planning and business performance. If you enjoy managing financial operations in a collaborative environment and want to make a meaningful impact within a values-led business, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join?

• Full ownership of the finance function within a growing business
• Early finishes every Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Workplace pension
• Pet-friendly office environment
• Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture

The Role

As Finance & Administration Lead, you will be responsible for managing the company's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining healthy cash flow, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Working closely with the Director, you will oversee bookkeeping, credit control, forecasting, VAT compliance, and financial reporting while acting as a key contact for external partners, including banks, accountants, and finance providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash flow, including forecasting incoming and outgoing payments
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and business strategy alongside the Director
• Monitor budgets, debt trackers, and HMRC obligations
• Schedule supplier payments and maintain strong creditor relationships
• Lead weekly credit control activities, including reporting, payment chasing, and account reconciliations
• Liaise with banks and external finance partners regarding invoice facilities and payment processes
• Reconcile accounts and maintain accurate financial records within Xero
• Raise invoices, process supplier bills, issue credits, and ensure correct financial coding
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital requirements
• Support quarterly management accounts and year-end processes with external accountants
• Produce sales, customer, product, and profitability reports
• Maintain organised finance records and documentation

About You

You will be an experienced finance professional who is comfortable managing a broad finance workload independently while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or finance management
• Advanced knowledge of Xero accounting software
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, and supplier payments
• Good understanding of VAT regulations and UK financial compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers, banks, and external stakeholders
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Experience with Shopify Trade, Inflow, or similar systems would be advantageous

About the Company

This business is committed to creating products that are both sustainable and accessible, while fostering a workplace built on respect, diversity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute ideas that help drive the business forward.

With a strong focus on ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility, and employee wellbeing, this is an organisation where your work can have a genuine impact on both people and the planet.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a varied finance role within a growing business that values sustainability, collaboration, and personal development, we'd love to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates