14 jobs found in Lytham St Annes

Vivid are currently partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business in Mancester, to secure an Interim Financial Controller as a stop gap for maternity cover, starting by mid September. The successful candidate should have prior experience in: Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting & Compliance: * Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards * Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. * Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. * Financial Control & Operations: * Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. * Manage and optimize all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions....

We are looking to recruit a Council Tax Officer to join our Revenues service and support the effective administration of Council Tax on a remote basis. This role is ideal for someone with experience working in a local authority environment and strong working knowledge of Northgate (NEC) Revenues systems. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of Council Tax accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation and high standards of customer service. The role involves working closely with colleagues across Revenues and Customer Services to support billing, collection and recovery activity. Key Responsibilities * Administer Council Tax accounts, including new accounts, amendments and closures * Process discounts, exemptions, reductions and changes of circumstances * Issue bills, reminders and notices in line with legislation and council procedures * Undertake recovery action, including reminders, summonses and...

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with...

Payroll Advisor x2 - 6 Month FTC or Temp Liverpool | In‑House Payroll | £33,333.89 or £15-£16ph | Fully Office‑Based A large, well‑established organisation is looking for two Payroll Advisors to support their high‑volume payroll operations on a 6‑month fixed term or temporary basis. You'll work fully on‑site within a busy payroll team of 13, delivering accurate processing across 29,000 employees and five payroll cycles. Strong Excel capability, VLOOKUPs and PivotTables is essential. Key Responsibilities Managing high‑volume payroll cycles across UK Lunar, Weekly, Monthly x2 Processing employee lifecycle changes including starters, leavers, and contractual amendments Administering statutory payments and deductions across multiple payroll frequencies Providing timely support on payroll queries to employees and managers Preparing payroll outputs, checks, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance Using advanced Excel tools to manage, analyse, and validate large data sets...

Accounts Assistant – Ashton, Wigan – ongoing possibly temp to perm – to start ASAP - £13.45 - £14.42 per hour depending on experience We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within an established business based in Ashton-in-Makerfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and processing a large number of invoices. You will be supporting the finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit control, with a particular focus on purchase ledger duties. Key Responsibilities * Requesting and processing purchase orders (POs) * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching invoices to POs and goods received notes (GRNs) * Dealing with purchase order queries and supplier issues * Reviewing and resolving invoice discrepancies * Raising and processing customer invoices * Processing payments...

Payroll Officer (Monthly Payroll) - Rolling Temp Contract Warrington | In‑House Payroll | £15-£16ph | Start ASAP A major organisation in Warrington is seeking a Payroll Officer to support their monthly payroll operations on a rolling temporary contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. You'll begin fully office‑based for the first 5 days, then move to a 3/2 hybrid split, working within a close‑knit payroll team of five. The role covers end‑to‑end processing for around 3,000 employees, forming part of a wider payroll population of 20,000. Key Responsibilities Delivering full monthly payroll processing for approximately 3,000 employees Managing starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee lifecycle updates Handling statutory payments, deductions, benefits, and payroll adjustments Providing clear and timely support on payroll queries across the organisation Completing payroll checks, reconciliations, and compliance documentation Collaborating with a team of...

Financial Controller (4 month FTC) – Swinton – Hybrid - £70,000 to £75,000 + Benefits Portus Supported Housing (PSH) is entering an exciting new chapter following the successful merger of Bespoke Supportive Tenancies (BeST) and Westmoreland Supported Housing. Bringing together two established organisations with shared values and purpose has been a significant journey of change and transformation. Now emerging from that transition with a clear identity and renewed ambition, Portus Supported Housing manages 2,400 homes across England and Wales, united by one purpose: Safe Spaces for Independent Living. As Portus Supported Housing looks to the future, appointing the right people will be key to building on this positive momentum and shaping the next stage of its journey. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at a pivotal time – helping to embed positive change, strengthen its culture and ensure Portus Supported Housing continues to provide safe, stable homes where people...

Senior Accounts Payable ClerkLocation: Manchester City Centre Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid About the Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a global organisation based in Manchester City Centre on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller based in Germany, you will take ownership of the UK Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently while building strong relationships with both UK and international stakeholders. This role would suit a proactive Accounts Payable professional who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, multinational environment and can quickly make a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the UK entity. Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Prepare and administer...

We are delighted to be supporting a dynamic retail business based in Greater Manchester in their search for an Temporary  Financial Accountant. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys the interim market or is keen to do a temporary role while they search for a longer term opportunity.  As part of the financial accounting team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting & compliance. Lead on inter-company accounting processes for the UK, collaborating with other group finance teams to ensure timely month-end reporting. Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet statements for various operating expenses within the UK business. Assist the Finance Manager with financial accounting tasks, management reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. Support statutory reporting duties, including the production of statutory accounts, VAT, tax filings, and liaising with auditors. Ensure SOX controls are operated...

Finance Officer, Manchester City Based. 6-Month Contract £17.03 per hour, Immediate Start. Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm OR 8am to 4pm (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 WFH) We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a high performing, welcoming team on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the confidence to work across the full ledger and month-end process. Essentials as Finance Officer * Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping. * Excellent knowledge of journals, including permanent and reversing journals. * Strong full ledger knowledge and confidence working across the ledger. * Experience supporting the month-end close process, including posting journals through to the ledger. * Ability to prepare month-end variance analysis and support position reviews following soft close. * Advanced Excel skills are essential – you’ll need to understand the logic behind formulas and...

IMH are looking to recruit a reliable Council Tax Investigation Officer in Revenue and Benefits for our client based in Manchester M15 5BA The role will involve working within the Council Tax Unit on the Revenues and Benefits Service, You will provide specialist support across the HMRC Data Matching Project that is due to commence this financial year and support the investigation and resolution of complex case work. The role involves analysing and validating information received from HMRC and other data sources, identifying discrepancies, conducting detailed account reviews, and ensuring that Council Tax records are accurate and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedural requirements. A significant aspect of the role involves handling complex and sensitive case work, including matters escalated through the Council’s formal complaints process. This requires the investigation of account histories, assessment of evidence, interpretation of...

The role of Finance Administrator role in Deeside within the industrial/manufacturing sector involves ensuring the smooth processing and management of customer accounts, invoices, and payments. This temporary position plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team. Client Details An industrial/manufacturing business based in Deeside who have experienced rapid growth over the last few years. Description Processing customer invoices and ensuring their accuracy. Allocating payments to the correct customer accounts. Monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely collections. Handling customer queries related to invoices and payments. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate sales ledger records. Supporting month-end reconciliation processes. Collaborating with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies. Providing administrative support to the finance department as needed.Profile A successful Finance Administrator should have:...

Transactional Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Central Knutsford Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term – Duration to be Confirmed) Howard James Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Central Knutsford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience to join a friendly finance team on a maternity cover contract. Key Responsibilities * Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. * Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries. * Match purchase orders to invoices and ensure all supporting documentation is attached. * Post invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system. * Prepare and reconcile monthly supplier statements. * Respond to internal and external queries via telephone and email. * Prepare and process...

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and is focused on achieving cash collection targets. Key Responsibilities * Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. * Build and maintain positive customer relationships to maximise cash collection. * Record invoice queries accurately and liaise with internal teams to ensure prompt resolution. * Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment commitments. * Process debit and credit card payments. * Support cash forecasting by recording payment promises and collection activity. * Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve complex accounts and improve collection performance. * Prioritise workloads to meet financial targets while delivering excellent...