Company: The Part-Time Finance People
Location: Knowsley
Posted: April 16th, 2026
Location: Liverpool
Rate: £35 per hour
Commitment: 2
We are currently seeking an experienced and hands-on Financial Controller to support a Liverpool-based non for profit organisation operating community development sector.
Our client delivers large-scale projects focused on improving local communities, supporting economic growth, and driving long-term social impact across the region. They require immediate part-time finance support from a commercially minded professional who can quickly embed into the business and provide strong financial oversight during a busy operational period.
This is an urgent requirement and would suit someone who is available to start immediately.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and clear commercial insight to support decision-making.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and reporting packs
Cashflow forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Balance sheet reconciliations and maintenance of ledger integrity
Reviewing and improving financial controls and internal processes
Supporting senior stakeholders with commercial and operational insight
You are an experienced Financial Controller with a strong background in supporting growing SMEs. Ideally, you are already operating on a self-employed basis and can commit to at least two days per week, with availability to start in the near term.
You will bring:
Preparation and review of monthly management accounts and board-level reports
Balance sheet reconciliations and oversight of ledger integrity
Cashflow management, forecasting, and profit modelling
Strong working knowledge of Xero (exposure to Sage 50 and QuickBooks advantageous)
Experience reviewing and implementing robust financial controls and processes
A commercially focused mindset with the ability to challenge and support business leaders
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, SUMIFS, and financial analysis tools
Confidence presenting financial and commercial insights to non-financial stakeholders
Full professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACMA/FCCA/ICAEW) or QBE with 5+ years’ experience
Previous experience managing or mentoring a finance team
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys variety, autonomy, and making a tangible impact within dynamic SME environments across Liverpool.
About Us:
The Part-Time Finance People are passionate about helping business owners have more successful businesses and feel happier. As an accounting firm we want to provide a different, and more commercial type of accounting support to SME businesses.
Our focus is to enable businesses to make more cash, more profit at lower business risk through better decision making and financial management of the business - simples!!
Find out more about us here - www.theparttimefinancepeople.co.uk
Note: Our values promote a diverse, supportive, and inclusive work environment. We welcome different perspectives to drive innovation and build talented teams, encouraging everyone to reach their full potential.
We cannot offer sponsorship to overseas workers. A minimum of 2 years of UK-based experience as a Financial Controller is required to apply. Thank you.