Finance Supervisor

Job Title:           Finance Supervisor
Location:           Manchester (M16)
Salary:              Up to £40,000 (DOE)
Hours:               Mon- Fri 08:00- 16:00/09:00 – 17:00hrs (Hybrid)
Contract:           12 Month FTC

                               
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a vibrant team, to work in a hybrid role as the Finance Supervisor to cover a 12-month FTC (covering maternity leave)

This well-established, successful family business is looking for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a friendly, relaxed environment while maintaining high professional standards.


As a Finance Supervisor, your duties will be:
Operational Support

• Work closely with the Finance Manager (FM) to support and guide the small operational finance team.
• Provide day‑to‑day assistance to ensure smooth running of finance processes.

Month End Review & Controls

• Review finance tasks completed by operational staff to ensure accuracy of month‑end figures.
• Identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and ensure corrective actions are taken.

Payment Authorisation

• Check and authorise supplier and payroll payments in the absence of the FM.
• Ensure all payments comply with internal controls and approval processes.

Monthly Financial Tasks

• Post and reconcile company credit card transactions.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Support additional month‑end or ad‑hoc finance tasks as required.

The successful Finance Supervisor will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Completed or part‑completed financial qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA, ACCA) or qualified by experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisory finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong financial analysis and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.