Location: Blackburn, Lancashire (Hybrid) Hours: 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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