32 jobs found in Ashton-under-Lyne

Main duties in the role: Deliver end‑to‑end payroll processing to strict deadlines, including high‑volume routine transactions, adjustments, corrections and special payments. Maintain accurate employee data across payroll systems, performing validation checks and quality assurance to ensure error‑free payroll runs. Calculate and process statutory elements such as SSP, SMP, SPP, bonuses, annual leave and other payroll‑related deductions. Prepare payroll journals, complete monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations and resolve payroll variances in collaboration with Finance. Handle employee payroll enquiries professionally, maintain confidentiality, and escalate complex issues when required. Work collaboratively with HR, Finance and wider teams, supporting compliance, documentation standards and contributing to process improvements. Company benefits: Vitality healthcare Quarterly bonus Social events Summer party and Christmas party Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days from...

Paying c£70K | 6M+ FTC | Manchester / Hybrid We’re partnering with a well-established housing organisation to appoint an Interim Finance Manager to provide leadership across core finance operations during a key period of transformation. This is a high-impact role, sitting at the heart of the finance function, with responsibility for delivering accurate financial reporting, driving performance insight, and leading a capable business partnering team. The Opportunity This role offers the chance to step into a senior position with real breadth—overseeing management accounts, leading budgeting cycles, and influencing strategic decision-making across the organisation. You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance and senior stakeholders, ensuring robust financial control, strong reporting, and continuous improvement across systems and processes. Key Responsibilities * Lead the delivery of monthly management accounts, including insightful executive summaries * Oversee budget setting,...

FJA are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant for a period of 12 months with our client based in the Rossendale area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established and organised finance team, working closely with all areas of the business, particularly Directors and the Senior Management team. This role can be offered on a full time or a part time basis (e.g school hours) Benefits in the role of Management Accountant: * Salary up to circa £50,000 DOE * Flexible working hours and early Friday finish * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure * Full time or part time hours available * Fully collaborative work environment / team As the Management Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company, working closely with Directors and the management team. You must be a confident self-starter and be able to communicate effectively with senior...

FJA are currently recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller for a period of 12 months with our client based in the Rossendale area. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified or QBE candidate to join a well-established and organised finance team, working closely with all areas of the business, particularly Directors and the Senior Management team. Benefits in the role of Interim Financial Controller: * Salary up to circa £60,000 DOE * Flexible working hours and early Friday finish * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure * Full time or part time hours available (eg school hours) * Possibility for the role to be extended / made permanent after the initial 12 months * Fully collaborative work environment / team As the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of the company, working closely with Directors and the management team. You must be a confident self-starter and be able to...

The Portfolio group are proud to be supporting a fantastic client in Huddersfield, seeking a Payroll & HR Officer to join their team on a 6 month FTC. Salary - £26,000 - £28,000 Hybrid working - 3 days on site, 2 days WFH The role is a great opportunity for someone with junior experience in both fields, to develop within a larger business. Key duties of the role include; Basic payroll administration duties - hands on experience is ideal Processing onboarding documents Updating systems You must be able to commit to the full 6 months, and be pro active in your approach. You must have good payroll knowledge including around tax laws, which will be tested at interview. If you are immediately available and feel you have this experience, please apply for more information. 51410LGR1 INDHRR The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Temp to perm) Location: Warrington, Office based 5 days per week until settled in, then Hybrid Working pattern: Mon to Thur 8.15am-5pm, 1.30pm finish on a Friday Rate: £14ph to £16ph Start: Immediate start Accounts Assistant required to join a growing SME finance team in Warrington. This is a broad, hands-on role supporting day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Finance Director. Key remit of this role is supporting weekly Payroll, so experience of this is essential. Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant • Maintain ledgers and reconcile accounts • Process daily transactions, invoices, and payments • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including credit control • Complete bank reconciliations and monthly accruals • Support preparation of management accounts and financial reports • Assist with weekly and monthly payroll • Complete credit card reconciliations and support cash flow tracking • Provide financial...

Job Title:           Credit Controller (Hybrid) Location:           Warrington, Cheshire  Salary:              £27,996 Hrs :                  08:00 - 17:00hrs (Mon-Fri) Contract:           Ongoing (Maternity cover) Company/Job Role An exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller has arisen for our client, who are a global leading business, providing hi-tech procurement and supply chain solutions for global customers across the manufacturing and industrial sectors. This position is an ongoing contract to cover Maternity Leave, working in a Hybrid role (2 days office/3 from home). Working within a small team, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the companys credit process and ensuring customers payments are made in an accurate and timely fashion. As the Credit Controller your duties will be :- Maximise collections to agreed payment terms Work to agreed ageing and cash targets Management of credit limits including reviewing and approval for relevant departments....

My client is a manufacturer based in Northwich. Due to the current incumbent leaving the business they are recruiting on an interim basis until a permanent person is employed, there is the opportunity for temp to perm if this is of interest. As a Financial Controller you will be responsible for financial management and reporting, this will include monthly management accounts, analysing departmental performance, delivering variance analysis with actionable insights to senior management, completion of balance sheet reconciliations, managing cash flow, working capital and banking relartionships. You will also lead on budgeting and forecasting, support pricing, margin control and cost management, ensure compliance with financial regulations, oversee VAT returns, liaise with external auditors, monitor stock, managema small team and act as a business partner to departmental managers providing financial insight to improve performance and profitability. This role will suit a...

We are seeking an experienced, results-oriented Senior Accountant to perform routine and complex financial accounting activities. This position will drive process improvements and provide support to management for effective business decisions while ensuring the appropriate accounting is applied and internal controls are in place. Along with being responsible for reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. This is an immediate opportunity, offering a hybrid working pattern along with a competitive day rate for approximately 3-6 x months. Key Responsibilities Perform and support monthly, quarter-end and year-end close related activities in a timely manner Prepare and ensure accurate journal entries, accruals, pre-payments, financial statements, and account reconciliations Manage balance sheet reconciliations Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledgers Work closely with business partners and support external related audits Develop process efficiencies and make improvements to...

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...

We’re looking for a hands‑on Finance Controller for our Middlewich based client for an initial 6 month fixed term project. As Finiance Controller you will oversee the full financial function of the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead financial planning, ensure robust and accurate monthly reporting, support strategic decision‑making, and strengthen financial controls across the organisation. This is a key role within an SME environment — ideal for someone commercially astute, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning Provide insight and analysis to support strategic decisions Management Reporting Deliver monthly management accounts, board packs, and variance commentary Ensure compliance with accounting standards Oversee monthly VAT and CIS submissions Project Profitability & Margin Control Partner with QS and...

We’re looking for a hands‑on Finance Controller for our Middlewich based client for an initial 6 month fixed term project. As Finiance Controller you will oversee the full financial function of the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you’ll lead financial planning, ensure robust and accurate monthly reporting, support strategic decision‑making, and strengthen financial controls across the organisation. This is a key role within an SME environment — ideal for someone commercially astute, analytical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Analysis Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning Provide insight and analysis to support strategic decisions Management Reporting Deliver monthly management accounts, board packs, and variance commentary Ensure compliance with accounting standards Oversee monthly VAT and CIS submissions Project Profitability & Margin Control Partner with QS and...

Sewell Wallis are pleased to be working with a highly innovative, global business based in Sheffield city centre, who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant on an ongoing temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful internationally operating organisation, who play a key role while working with globally recognised brands. Due to increased workload, they are looking for someone with strong experience across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and with strong technical skills, who is immediately available and can pick things up quickly. This role will likely last for approximately 2-3 months. However, this may change according to business needs. What will you be doing? Managing end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. Processing high volumes of purchase and sales invoices across UK and international entities. Supporting multi-currency payment runs and cash management activities. Performing bank and control account...

Temporary Accounts Assistant - Sheffield Based - Equivalent Salary - £28,000Temporary Accounts Assistant Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Duration: Minimum 3-6 months Working Pattern: Full-time, fully on-site Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a prestigious and well-established company based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a temporary role within a high-performing and reputable organisation. The Role Reporting to the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations. The position will be fully office-based and offers exposure across a broad range of accounting activities. Key Responsibilities Processing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions Managing supplier invoices, payments, and queries Raising and posting sales invoices and allocating receipts Performing bank, balance sheet, and control account reconciliations...

Sewell Wallis is looking for an experienced SAP S/4HANA Accountant to join the team and play a key role in delivering a major SAP S/4HANA transformation across the Finance and Procurement teams on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. This position is ideal for a finance professional with a strong accounting background (ideally qualified) who thrives at the intersection of finance and technology. You'll work closely with stakeholders across finance and operations to ensure successful system implementation, process alignment, and accurate financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations, including involvement in end-to-end project lifecycles. Experience within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable, with a solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and production-related financial processes. You'll be instrumental in translating business requirements into system...

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a fantastic, market leading business based in the heart of Sheffield, who are looking to recruit a Part Time Finance Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract, as the wider business goes through a period of change. They offer a genuinely flexible working environment, with only one day per week required in the office after training and flexibility around working hours across a 21-hour week. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a people-focused organisation known for its strong culture and commitment to employee wellbeing. You'll be joining a supportive team, and dealing with a broad range of transactional finance duties within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. What will you be doing? Processing and posting cashbook transactions and completing bank reconciliations. Supporting with credit control, including chasing outstanding payments via email and phone. Assisting with purchase ledger duties, including invoice processing....

Internal Auditor - Financial Controls (12-Month FTC) Cheshire | Hybrid (3 days on-site) Salary up to £48,000 + Benefits We're working with a well-established organisation known for delivering essential services across a multi-site, operationally complex environment. With a strong focus on governance, risk and continuous improvement, they are investing in strengthening their financial controls and internal audit capabilities. Are you looking for a role where you can step in, take ownership and leave a lasting impact? We're supporting a leading our client on a key 12-month project bringing in an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, deliver high-quality audits, and help build long-term internal capability. This is more than just delivering audits, it's about shaping how things are done and leaving the function in a stronger place. The opportunity You'll take the lead on internal audits across core financial processes, providing independent assurance...

Internal Auditor - Financial Controls (12-Month FTC) Cheshire | Hybrid (3 days on-site) Salary up to £48,000 + Benefits We're working with a well-established organisation known for delivering essential services across a multi-site, operationally complex environment. With a strong focus on governance, risk and continuous improvement, they are investing in strengthening their financial controls and internal audit capabilities. Are you looking for a role where you can step in, take ownership and leave a lasting impact? We're supporting a leading our client on a key 12-month project bringing in an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, deliver high-quality audits, and help build long-term internal capability. This is more than just delivering audits, it's about shaping how things are done and leaving the function in a stronger place. The opportunity You'll take the lead on internal audits across core financial processes, providing independent assurance...

This Income Reconciliation Administrator job is a six month fixed term contract, created to provide urgent, hands on support within a busy financial services income function. If you already understand income reconciliation and are looking for a clear, well defined Income Reconciliation Administrator job where you can make an immediate impact, this short term opportunity could be ideal. In this Income Reconciliation Administrator job, you will take ownership of the day to day reconciliation of fees and commissions, ensuring income is recorded accurately and advisers are paid correctly and on time. This is a practical, office based Income Reconciliation Administrator job, suited to someone who can step in confidently with minimal hand holding and work closely with advisers and operations colleagues. As an Income Reconciliation Administrator, you will focus on maintaining accuracy, resolving discrepancies and supporting month end processes within a regulated environment. The Income...

Axon Moore are supporting a fast-paced, multi-entity business in the appointment of a Finance Manager to take full ownership of the day-to-day transactional financial operations across its UK entities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within the finance function, leading a transactional team and supporting the Group Finance Director by delivering accurate reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing meaningful insight into business performance. The key roles and responsibilities for this person will include: Direct oversight and leadership of a transactional finance team (AP, AR, and Credit Control), including setting KPIs, conducting regular 1-to-1s, and driving continuous improvement Leading the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate ledger completion Managing treasury activities, including daily cash monitoring, weekly cash flow forecasting, and oversight of payment runs and factoring facilities Acting as the primary...