Finance Manager

Overall Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Manager to join our finance team. This is a key role supporting the financial health and compliance of the organisation, with responsibilities spanning management accounts, audit processes, treasury, and purchase ledger oversight. You will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Preparation on several key balance sheet accounts each month including fixed assets, stock, accruals, prepayments.
• Support the annual external audit, ensuring all schedules and documentation are prepared accurately and on time, and liaise directly with external auditors.
• Manage daily and weekly cash flow, monitor bank balances, oversee banking relationships, and ensure treasury activities are conducted efficiently and in line with company policies.
• Take full ownership of the purchase ledger function including:
  • Leading and mentoring the purchase ledger team
  • Overseeing invoice processing and supplier payments
  • Managing supplier queries and building strong supplier relationships
  • Ensuring accurate reconciliation of supplier statements and ledgers
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of VAT returns, ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and internal controls.
• Support the ordering and procurement team with financial processes and controls
• Play an active role in the implementation of a new finance system (transition from SAGE to D365)
• Work closely with commercial teams to support accurate project costing

What we ask from you:

• Proven experience in a similar financial or accounting role
• Experience managing a small finance or transactional team
• Strong understanding of financial processes, accounting standards, and VAT regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in financial systems (Dynamics 365 desirable) and Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing both internal and external relationship

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Location: Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.