Finance Manager / Bookkeeper (QBE)
Knowsley
£45,000 - £50,000

We're working with a well-established and growing business based in Knowsley to recruit a Finance Manager / Bookkeeper on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive company known for its positive culture and work-life balance. It would suit someone with a strong background across finance who enjoys taking ownership but is looking for a stable, well-rounded role without the pressures often found in larger organisations.

The Role
This is a hands-on position with full responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, reporting, and control. You'll oversee the end-to-end finance function while also identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting.

You'll play a key role in providing accurate financial insight to support decision-making, while maintaining a practical and collaborative approach across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day finance activities, including AP/AR supervision
• Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and analysis
• Maintain and improve budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls
• Manage accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and depreciation
• Complete VAT returns and support compliance requirements
• Lead on year-end processes and act as key contact for external auditors
• Carry out revenue and cost analysis, including margin and P&L reviews
• Manage treasury activities, including cashflow tracking and supplier payments
• Support wider business processes such as stock/WIP reporting and operational liaison

About You

• QBE or qualified by experience with a strong track record in a similar role
• Experienced across all aspects of transactional and management accounting
• Strong budgeting and forecasting capability
• Advanced Excel skills (including pivots and lookups)
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Able to build strong relationships across the business and communicate effectively

Why Apply?

• This is a brilliant opportunity to join a genuinely lovely business that values its people and offers a supportive, balanced working environment.
• You'll have autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact-without sacrificing work-life balance.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, rewarding role in a great company, we'd love to hear from you.