Company Details and Job Overview: An SME in Lytham, St. Annes are looking to appoint a new Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a lead finance role, overseeing a small team taking ownership for all financial operations within the business. A permanent full time or part time role is available, and my client is open to interim support for the short-term. Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer: Office based role, full time or part time (3, 4 or 5 days per week) Working hours typically 8:30am-5pm with 1 hour lunch break 28 days annual leave entitlement including bank holidays On site parking Free refreshments Your New Role as Finance Manager: Overseeing 1-2 junior accounts staff Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts Supporting the year-end accounting process Preparation of budgets and forecasts VAT returns Preparing and processing payroll Providing ad hoc reports and analysis to Directors Ongoing review of existing systems and processes, implementing improvements where necessary Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply: The successful candidate will be proven in a similar hands on and varied finance role. Experience of Sage 50 and Sage 50 Payroll is beneficial with good Excel skills. Strong communication skills are required to provide financial insight and advice to a variety of stakeholders. Staff supervision/management experience is also advantageous. An immediate interview in person or via Teams is available, please submit your CV without delay for consideration. et leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK. ADZN1_UKTJ