Finance Manager

US Network; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment company in Blackburn is seeking a part-time Finance Manager to oversee all finance activities, ensure compliance, and manage cashflow effectively. This hybrid role is suited for an experienced finance professional who values detail and has strong organizational skills. Ideal candidates will be confident in bookkeeping and reporting, ready to influence business performance positively. Enjoy flexible working hours and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible part-time hours

Hybrid working arrangement

Influential role in business performance

Qualifications

• Experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Qualified by Experience.
• Strong hands-on bookkeeping and management accounts experience.
• Comfortable working in a weekly payroll and temporary staffing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance activity across the business.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts and manage supplier payments.

Skills

Hands-on bookkeeping

Management accounts experience

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location

Blackburn, Lancashire (Hybrid)

Hours

Permanent | Part-time typically 23 days per week (flexible by agreement)

Established in 1990. Cummins Mellor is a well respected recruitment business based in Blackburn. We are looking to appoint a hands-on Part-Time Finance Manager to take full responsibility for our finance function and support the continued success and growth of the business.

This is a varied and practical role, ideal for an experienced Finance Manager or Qualified by Experience professional who enjoys being close to the detail while also providing commercial insight at senior level.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the Head of Operations and Payroll Administrator, you will oversee all finance activity across the business. While weekly temporary payroll processing is handled by a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for reviewing, reconciling and approving payroll outputs and ensuring full compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cashflow management, robust controls and effective billing and credit control.

Key Responsibilities

Core Finance & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate sales and purchase ledgers and bank postings
• Complete regular bank reconciliations
• Process purchase invoices, supplier payments and expenses
• Post journals including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals
• Ensure clean, accurate ledgers at all times

Management Accounts & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cashflow)
• Produce MD reporting packs including KPIs, analysis and commentary
• Provide weekly MI covering breakeven, cash position, budgets and activity

Budgeting & Commercial Support

• Maintain budgets and rolling forecasts
• Prepare breakeven and profitability reports
• Support commercial and operational decision-making

Cashflow, Billing & Credit Control

• Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts
• Manage supplier payments and debtor performance
• Oversee timesheet-to-invoice processes
• Manage aged debt and resolve billing queries

Payroll Review & Compliance

• Review and reconcile weekly temporary payroll
• Ensure PAYE, NI and pension accuracy
• Maintain awareness of AWR and holiday pay compliance

VAT, Compliance & Systems

• Prepare VAT returns and maintain PAYE control accounts
• Liaise with external accountants
• Act as the finance lead for CRM, payroll and accounting systems
• Work closely with Operations to ensure data accuracy and cost control

About You

• Experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Qualified by Experience
• Strong hands-on bookkeeping and management accounts experience
• Comfortable working in a weekly payroll and temporary staffing environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident working independently and partnering with senior leadership

Why Join Cummins Mellor?

• Flexible part-time hours
• Hybrid working arrangement
• A trusted, long-established recruitment business
• A key role with real influence on business performance

If youre looking for a flexible, senior finance role where you can make a meaningful impact, wed love to hear from you.

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