Finance Lead Supervisor Annual Salary: £35k – £40k Hours: 35 per week, Monday to Friday Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location: Manchester (M12 6JS) Closing Date for applications: Friday 18th April 2026 Credit unions are not-for-profit co-operatives that provide loans, savings and current accounts to their members.
About the Organisation
Penny Post Credit Union is a dynamic and growing organisation committed to providing high-quality service to its members.
Purpose of the Role
To lead and supervise the finance administration team, ensuring accurate and timely processing of member payments, payroll deductions, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Continuous process improvement, understanding the data and the context operating in is a key strategic driver for the role. The role supports strong internal controls and provides financial insights for Leadership and Board strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the finance administration team
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of member payments, payroll deductions, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Maintain strong internal controls and provide financial insights to leadership and board
- Oversee payroll deductions, invoicing, reconciliations (daily/monthly)
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
- Process journals, accruals, pre‑payments, and prepare management accounts
- Complete full balance sheet and bank reconciliations
- Handle internal/external reporting and assist with audits
- Handle queries from members, suppliers, and payroll partners via phone, email, and in person
- Liaise with other departments for financial planning and analysis
- Deliver daily and monthly financial reports for CFO and marketing team
- Conduct fraud and AML checks
- Prepare BACS reports and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Use SAGE 200 and Excel for financial tasks
- Continuously improve processes and enhance operational efficiency
- Maintain accurate filing systems (digital and paper)
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong Excel skills
- Previous experience with month‑end processes
- Demonstrable experience of ability to understand data and drive process improvement / implementing strategic change
- Experience with SAGE 200
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Customer service orientation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Part‑qualified ACCA or CIMA (Desirable)
- Financial services experience
- Experience handling audits, management accounts & balance sheet reconciliation
Core Competencies
- Adaptability – Open to change and improvement
- Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes
- Customer Focus – Delivers high-quality service to members
- Projects and Change – Effectively drives performance through strategic change
- Communication – Clearly conveys information and listens actively
- Teamwork – Collaborates and supports colleagues
- Planning – Organised, efficient, and deadline‑oriented
- Problem Solving – Uses analysis and judgement to resolve issues
- Respect for Diversity – Treats all individuals with dignity and respect
Other Information
This role is subject to DBS and other due diligence checks.
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