26 jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

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...

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...

Finance Manager Derby - Predominantly Office Based 6 Month Fixed Term Contract £65,000- £70,000 SF Recruitment are delighted to be working with a superb organisation in their search for a Finance Manager to join on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract. As the Finance Manager, you will be the key point of contact for any finance and commercial queries for the ELT, SLT and their managers. You will be responsible for a team of 2 & report directly into the Head Of Commercial Finance. The ideal Commercial Finance Manager will be a qualified (ACCA/CIMA) professional with strong business partnering experience & available at short notice. Duties of the Finance Manager include: - Ultimate responsibility for the financial statements and financing activities within the company - Secure compliance with local accounting rules as well as reporting to the group in accordance with the groups accounting principles. - Prepare monthly financial reports and submit in a timely manner...

Contract Length: 5 months Rate: £32073 to £48117 per annum Location: Can be Remote Working Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a client with a specialist finance project and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant or Technical Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on the review and reconstruction of historical accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong reconciliation and technical accounting skills to support a complex review of lease car scheme transactions and associated balance sheet activity. The Assignment The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reconstructing accounting records relating to a lease car scheme involving approximately 300 users. The role will require detailed investigation of historical transactions, employee deductions, VAT calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records are accurate and auditable. Key Responsibilities...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

Dutch Speaking Accounts Payable Clerk Competitive Salary | Hybrid Working | Temporary / Interim Opportunity SF Partners are currently recruiting for a Dutch Speaking Accounts Payable Clerk to join a large, fast-paced business within their finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is fluent in Dutch and English and can confidently manage supplier accounts within a busy, high-volume environment. Key responsibilities: - Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently - Matching invoices against purchase orders and resolving discrepancies - Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items - Managing supplier queries via telephone and email - Processing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid within agreed terms - Working closely with internal stakeholders and procurement teams to resolve invoice queries - Maintaining accurate supplier records - Supporting...

SF Recruitment are recruiting for an accounts payable assistant on a temporary to permanent basis, based in Birmingham city centre. You must be immediately available to be considered for this opportunity. Key responsibilities : Accurately input invoices, credit notes, and other financial documents into the accounting system Ensure all purchase ledger entries are recorded efficiently and in a timely manner Maintain the integrity and accuracy of supplier account balances Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements against company records Identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring all records align Prepare and report on reconciliation summaries to support financial processes Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to invoices, such as missing purchase orders or payment concerns Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to clarify and resolve any queries efficiently Maintain effective communication to ensure smooth operations and foster...

Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with an educational group who are strengthening their finance team in the search for an Interim Management Accountant for 3 months + who will assist with the schools' budgets and forecast preparation as well as support the wider finance. This role will be based in Sheffield and will be 5 days on-site, hours can be flexible. Your new role You will join the organisation as a Management Accountant (AAT qualified or part‑qualified), taking a pivotal role in delivering timely, accurate financial information that empowers school leaders and senior managers to make confident, evidence‑based decisions. You will work closely with Finance Business Partners, school business managers and the central finance team to maintain strong financial controls, support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulations. Your responsibilities will be to produce accurate monthly management accounts,...

As an Accounts Payable Assistant in Sheffield, you'll handle the day-to-day processing of invoices and payments, ensuring smooth financial operations in the professional services industry. This temporary role is all about keeping things running efficiently and accurately. Client Details A professional services organisation based in Sheffield. Description Process invoices and ensure accurate coding to the correct accounts. Handle supplier payment runs and resolve any payment-related queries. Maintain and reconcile accounts payable ledgers. Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes. Communicate with suppliers to address discrepancies or issues. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Provide administrative support to the accounting team as needed. Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox.Profile A successful Accounts Payable Assistant should have: Experience in accounts payable or a similar role in accounting and finance. Strong organisational...

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 Assistant – Accounts Payable   North Leicestershire | Hybrid | Contract (to early 2027) | c. £32000   We’re supporting a well-established, multi-site business in North Leicestershire with the hire of a Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable. This is a role for someone who prides themselves on accuracy, routine and reliability, and is comfortable working with minimal supervision. The role (key duties): Day-to-day Accounts Payable processing (including multi-currency) Expenses Preparing payment runs Reconciliations, investigating/resolving discrepancies General accounts admin support across the wider function as required   What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Purchase Ledger but also exposure to broader responsibilities with accounts administration Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail Intermediate to Advanced Excel capabilities   Please apply for more information Cherry Professional...

Assistant Management Accountant  RECfinancial are looking to recruit an organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join a successful finance team for a maternity cover.  Working on a full-time basis Monday to Friday Commutable from Ashby, Coalville, Loughborough and greater Leicestershire Reporting to the Finance Director and supporting the Management Accounts function, you will play an important role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, fixed asset accounting, and a variety of financial reporting activities. This is a varied opportunity within a large and busy organisation, offering excellent exposure to month-end processes, fixed assets, stock, projects, and year-end activities. Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Management Accountant role include: Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register. Place Capex orders as required. Add new assets to the system when received. Process asset invoices and additions. Process asset disposals,...

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...