Job Description:

Job Summary

Finance & Office Manager
Leicester area | £40,000 - £45,000 per year (approx. £769-£865 per week)

Enjoy the stability of a global group combined with the agility of a close-knit local team. Reporting to the Finance Manager in France and working closely with the UK Site Manager, you’ll be a key link between the Hinckley site and French Headquarters.

This role offers full ownership of finance, HR, and office administration for the UK site, ensuring smooth daily operations while supporting business performance and growth.

Have you worked for Caterpillar, Triumph Motorcycles, or Dunelm?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why you’ll love this role:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 per year (£769 - £865 per week)
• Broad responsibility across finance, HR, and office management
• Real autonomy and variety in your day-to-day work
• Work within a supportive, international group
• Close collaboration with UK and French stakeholders

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing daily bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and monthly reporting
• Owning the sales ledger, credit control, and customer credit limits
• Producing management reports including stock valuation and margin analysis
• Leading year-end audit preparation and liaising with auditors
• Overseeing HR tasks including onboarding, absence tracking, and payroll coordination
• Supporting seamless site operations and team engagement

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience as a Finance or Office Manager
• Strong hands-on experience in credit control and management accounting
• AAT Level 3/4 or equivalent qualification/experience
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 advantageous)
• Fluent English; French language skills beneficial but not essential
• Highly organised, proactive, and confident working independently

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now or contact Aligra for a confidential conversation. We’d love to hear from you!

About Aligra
Established in 2007, Aligra partners with some of the UK’s leading logistics and manufacturing companies. We specialise in recruitment and talent management for: