Part Time Financial Controller

TipTopJob; Chorley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider is seeking a part-time Financial Controller in Chorley, Lancashire. This role involves managing accounts, preparing financial reports, and liaising with accountants. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in finance, ideally within engineering or SMEs, and must be organised and communicate effectively. The salary ranges from GBP 60,000 to GBP 75,000 (FTE), pro-rata depending on hours.

Benefits

Company pension

Health cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management within engineering or SMEs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• Organised and effective at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts function and team.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and cash flows.
• Liaise with accountants for year-end accounts and audit.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Financial analysis

Communication

Proactive improvements

Education

Relevant accounting qualification or experience

Job description

Location & Hours

Chorley, Lancashire; office based; flexible hours. Part time, permanent – approximately 2 days per week.

About the Company

Established in 2001, Machine Tool Technologies (MTT) is the UK's largest independent machine tool servicing provider. As a leading provider of specialist technical solutions for CNC machine tool users, MTT works with clients across the world to advance their CNC machine tools performance and reliability.

Opportunity

Due to an internal move, we are looking to add to our existing team and recruit for a part‑time Financial Controller.

Reporting

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of MTT's future plans and play a key role in the business.

The Role

We are looking for someone to manage the accounts function and team, which includes an Accounts Payable Administrator and lead on the following activities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring these are produced on a timely basis post month end.
• Monthly management accounts, including all adjustments in respect of contract adjustments, work in progress movements and proper income recognition.
• Preparation of cash flows, budgets and comparisons to actual results.
• Cash flow management.
• Preparation of KPIs, KPI monitoring and profit improvement and efficiency measures.
• Reviewing internal systems and procedures to monitor risk, efficiencies and accuracy of timely information.
• Liaising with the company accountants in respect of year‑end accounts preparation, audit and tax.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (or have relevant appropriate experience) and have experience within the industry or a well‑rounded accountancy practice. We especially welcome applicants with experience in the engineering sector and/or SMEs, but we are open to candidates from different backgrounds.

In addition to core financial activities, we seek someone who is curious, proactive in identifying ways to make continuous improvements, builds effective working relationships internally and externally, and translates financial information into clear and concise business updates. As this is a part‑time role, we also require someone who is organised and a great communicator.

Package

Salary range for this role is A GBP 60,000‑75,000 (FTE). Actual salary will be pro‑rata and dependent upon experience and hours agreed.

MTT offers a range of benefits, including company pension, health cash plan and employee assistance programme.

We believe the workload reflects the need to recruit on the basis of approximately two days per week. The office is based in Chorley, Lancashire, and ideally the right candidate will be office based. We are open to discussing flexible working patterns such as full days, half days, or school‑hour arrangements.

Interview Dates

For successful candidates, we anticipate holding in‑person interviews around 17th November.

How to Apply

Interested? If you possess the relevant skills and experience, please apply by returning your application to the employer.