Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Vidu are working on a super exciting assignment in the search for a Finance Manager, on behalf of a rapidly growing logistics business in the North West of England.
If you’re a motivated, ambitious and confident hands-on individual, passionate about delivering exceptional service, eager to take on new challenges, and possess the ability to get involved across all aspects of transactional finance, without tunnel vision and a mindset to see the bigger picture, in turn contributing to process improvement and business growth, this ones for you!
£55,000 -£62,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) company performance related bonus, package and excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Finance Director, lead and manage the Accounts Payable, Billing and Credit Control functions, including oversight of outsourced finance functions, providing support and operational cover where required.
Oversee the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including invoice approvals and the preparation and execution of payment runs.
Manage weekly billing processes, ensuring all shipments are invoiced accurately and within agreed internal KPIs.
Oversee the customer credit process, ensuring appropriate review, approval and risk management controls are in place.
Prepare and deliver weekly financial analysis and reporting to the Finance Director, providing clear insight into performance and key trends.
Lead the month end balance sheet reconciliation process, including bank accounts, trade debtors, trade creditors and all other accounts within the transactional remit, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Take full ownership of VAT reporting and submissions, ensuring compliance, accuracy and adherence to statutory deadlines.
Knowledge of parcel courier operations, and familiarity with air and road freight logistics or experience working in a service based business.
2+ years experience at a Finance Manager level.
Experience developing and managing reports and dashboards in Power BI.
Experience working with accounting and finance systems, such as Sage and Xero, to support transactional and reporting processes.
Minimum Level 4 AAT qualified /BSC Degree or Equivalent.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, with expertise in complex formulas and the ability to design workbooks that automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes.
