📍Blackburn 

💼 Full time | Temporary

Cummins Mellor are working exclusively with a highly successful and well-established business to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk for an initial 12-week assignment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation and gain experience within a busy, fast-paced finance function. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process.

If you're available at short notice and enjoy working in a high-volume finance environment, this assignment offers the opportunity to add an impressive employer to your CV whilst making an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving supplier queries and investigating discrepancies
• Managing outstanding purchase orders and following up approvals
• Supporting weekly payment runs
• Credit card and expense reconciliations
• Producing reconciliation reports and assisting with finance administration
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-week temporary assignment
• Immediate start available
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain experience with a highly regarded employer
• Friendly and supportive finance team

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.

📍Carlisle or Workington

💼 Full time | Permanent 

Are you an experienced practice accountant who enjoys being hands-on, building strong client relationships, and genuinely making a difference to owner-managed businesses?

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Client Relationship Manager to join our team. This is a varied role that combines technical accountancy work with proactive client management, giving you the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a portfolio of businesses across a range of sectors.

This is a genuinely hands-on role. We're looking for someone who enjoys the technical aspects of practice and is comfortable taking work from client records through to completed accounts, producing management information and supporting clients with their ongoing accounting requirements.

The Role

As a Client Relationship Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of SME clients, delivering a high standard of service while building long-term relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts for a varied portfolio of clients

• Producing management accounts and financial information to support business decision-making

• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained

• Working closely with clients to understand their businesses and provide practical, commercial advice

• Supporting clients with profitability, cash flow and business performance improvements

• Managing client queries and delivering a proactive, high-quality service

• Identifying opportunities to provide additional services and support to clients

• Collaborating with colleagues to continually improve processes and contribute to business growth

• Keeping up to date with changes in accounting standards, legislation and best practice

About You

We're looking for an experienced practice professional who enjoys both the technical and relationship aspects of accountancy.

You'll ideally have:

• ACA or ACCA qualified, or qualified by experience (QBE)

• A strong background within accountancy practice, managing a varied portfolio of clients

• Excellent technical accounting skills, with the ability to prepare statutory accounts and financial information from client records through to completion

• Experience producing management accounts, VAT returns and supporting clients with day-to-day financial reporting requirements

• Confidence working across all aspects of accounts preparation and advising clients on their financial performance

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities to add value for clients

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with business owners

• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail

What's in it for You?

• Salary circa £50,000, depending on experience

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Paid overtime

• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

• Regular team social events throughout the year

• The opportunity to work with a highly respected and long-established independent accountancy firm

• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact for both clients and the wider business

If you're an experienced practice accountant who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, delivering high-quality work and becoming a trusted adviser to clients, we'd love to hear from you.

📍Carlisle or Workington

💼Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Personal Tax professional looking for an opportunity to join a highly respected firm where your expertise is valued and you can build a long-term career?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded, long-established accountancy and business advisory firm with an excellent reputation across Cumbria. Known for building lasting relationships with both clients and employees, this is a business where people genuinely enjoy what they do, support one another and build rewarding careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a well-established personal tax portfolio within a friendly and collaborative team. You'll play a key role in delivering expert advice and exceptional service to a broad range of clients, including company directors, business owners and high-net-worth individuals.

The role:

• Managing a substantial portfolio of personal tax clients

• Preparing and reviewing approximately 700 personal income tax returns

• Advising clients on personal income tax matters and tax planning opportunities

• Providing guidance on Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax matters

• Preparing and reviewing P11Ds and advising on benefits in kind

• Building strong relationships with clients and acting as a trusted adviser

• Working closely with colleagues across the wider tax and accounts teams

• Ensuring compliance with changing legislation and identifying opportunities to add value to clients

• Supporting process improvements and maintaining high standards of client service

About you:

• Previous experience within personal tax, ideally gained within an accountancy practice environment

• ATT qualified, studying towards ATT or qualified by experience

• Strong technical knowledge of personal taxation, including Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax

• Experience of preparing and reviewing personal tax returns and P11Ds

• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships

• A proactive, service-focused mindset and the confidence to advise and support clients effectively

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience

• Generous performance-related bonus scheme

• Paid overtime

• Flexible working arrangements

• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for professional development

• Regular team and social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations

• A comprehensive benefits package

• The opportunity to join a highly regarded, people-focused business where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you're looking for a personal tax opportunity that offers variety, autonomy and the chance to develop your career within a highly respected and supportive firm, we'd love to hear from you.

📍Carlisle

💼 Full time | Permanent 

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a role where your expertise is valued and you'll be part of a business that genuinely puts people first?

We're recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, long-established accountancy and business advisory firm with an excellent reputation across Cumbria. Known for building lasting relationships with both clients and employees, this is a business where people enjoy what they do, support one another and build long and rewarding careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a varied client payroll portfolio, working within a friendly and collaborative team that prides itself on delivering an exceptional service and taking a proactive, advisory approach with its clients.

The role:

• Managing end-to-end payroll services for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes and statutory payments and deductions
• Managing payroll data including timesheets, expenses and salary sacrifice schemes
• Preparing and submitting payroll reports, pension uploads and HMRC returns
• Ensuring payroll processes remain accurate, compliant and up to date with legislation
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and guidance on payroll matters
• Producing management reports and supporting audits and system improvements
• Maintaining robust payroll procedures and documentation

About you:

• Previous payroll experience with a sound understanding of payroll legislation and processes
• Knowledge of taxation, National Insurance and pensions administration
• Experience of managing multiple payrolls and working to deadlines
• Strong IT skills and confidence using payroll systems and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach
• A proactive, service-focused mindset and strong communication skills
• Experience within an accountancy practice environment would be advantageous

What's on offer?

• Circa £35,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme paid twice yearly
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing CPD and opportunities for professional development
• Regular team and social events, including summer and Christmas celebrations
• A comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to join a highly regarded, people-focused business where your contribution is genuinely valued

If you're looking for a payroll role that offers variety, stability and the chance to be part of a business with an outstanding reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

Cummins Mellor are working exclusively with a highly successful international business to recruit a Temporary Management Accountant for an initial 12-week assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation in its sector, gaining valuable experience within a complex and fast-paced finance environment. Whether you're immediately available or coming to the end of a contract, this role offers the chance to make a genuine impact during a key period for the finance team.

Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in month-end reporting, reconciliations and financial analysis, helping to ensure accurate and timely financial information is delivered across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Bank reconciliations and cash reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies
• Preparation and posting of month-end journals
• Variance analysis and reporting against budgets
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Support with VAT returns and financial reporting requirements
• Assistance with forecasting and budgeting processes
• Ad hoc reporting and finance support as required

About You

• Previous experience within a Management Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong month-end and reconciliation experience
• Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Strong Excel skills and experience using finance systems
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, qualified by experience or fully qualified candidates will all be considered

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-week temporary assignment
• Immediate start available
• Competitive hourly or daily rate
• Supportive and collaborative finance team

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch with Shannon McGarry

Cummins Mellor are working exclusively with a highly successful and well-established business to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk for an initial 12-week assignment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation and gain experience within a busy, fast-paced finance function. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process.

If you're available at short notice and enjoy working in a high-volume finance environment, this assignment offers the opportunity to add an impressive employer to your CV whilst making an immediate contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving supplier queries and investigating discrepancies
• Managing outstanding purchase orders and following up approvals
• Supporting weekly payment runs
• Credit card and expense reconciliations
• Producing reconciliation reports and assisting with finance administration
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

About You

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision

What's on Offer

• Initial 12-week temporary assignment
• Immediate start available
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to gain experience with a highly regarded employer
• Friendly and supportive finance team

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.