32 jobs found in Ayr

Interim CFO / Financial Consultant Location: Remote (light travel to the Middle East) Duration: 2-3 months Sector: B2B Services Day Rate: (Apply online only) per day outside IR35 We are supporting a B2B services organisation with revenues of approximately £150m in the appointment of an Interim Financial Consultant to deliver a business 'health-check'. This is a short-term, hands-on assignment focused on rapidly building a clear, evidence-based view of the business's current financial and operational position, and identifying opportunities to strengthen performance and future viability. The Role Working closely with the SLT, you will: Deliver a forensic review of the business's financial and commercial performance. Assess existing finance processes, controls, and governance frameworks Evaluate team structure, capability, and effectiveness within the finance function Review the commercial position, including margin performance and forensic review contract profitability...

Purchase ledger clerk/Accounts Assistant required for a 6 month contract to take charge of invoicing, payments and reconciliations ensuring the smooth flow of financial transactions across the business. The role is based in Kingham, Oxfordshire 5 days a week with the option to work from home once a week after a successful training period. We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk with strong Excel skills to support the efficient running of the purchase ledger function. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident handling large datasets. ???? Key Responsibilities: Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices to the correct accounts Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Managing supplier queries in a timely and professional manner Preparing and assisting with weekly/monthly payment runs Maintaining accurate and up-to-date...

A UK Local Authority is looking for an experienced Transformation Programme Project Accountant to support a major council-wide transformation portfolio. This is a strong opportunity for a qualified local government finance professional who is comfortable working across transformation, benefits realisation, business cases, financial modelling and board-level reporting. The role sits within the Transformation Programme, reporting into senior finance leadership with a dotted line into transformation, and will play a central role in defining, tracking and challenging the financial benefits across a broad programme portfolio. You will be working across a wide range of transformation activity, supporting project leads, Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to build robust financial baselines, track delivery against forecast, understand variances, and provide clear reporting to Programme Boards and the Transformation Board. This is a role for someone who can combine...

Principal Oracle Payroll Functional/Technical Consultant Location: UK (Flexible - mainly remote with occasional travel to client sites) Rate: Approx. £700-£800 per day Contract Duration: ASAP start, until 30/09/2026 Security Clearance: SC (can be applied for) Are you a collaborative professional who strives for excellence? Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic team while leading Oracle E-Business and Cloud Payroll changes? Our client, a reputable organisation committed to innovation and employee respect, is seeking talented individuals to join their Oracle Payroll team. This is your chance to make a real impact, delivering solutions that enhance client operations with minimal disruption. What you'll be doing: * Leading the delivery of Oracle Payroll E-Business Suite changes and defect resolution * Engaging with clients to gather requirements, conduct impact assessments, and estimate efforts * Designing and documenting solutions that impress clients, ensuring smooth...

ERP Finance Transition Specialist, Belfast 5-month Contract £27.00ph paye Inside IR35 We are recruiting for 2 ERP Finance Transformation Specialists to work with our aerospace sector client in Belfast, as they migrate their ERP platform from NetSuite to Oracle. Please note that whilst this role is based in Belfast our client is able to consider applicants working remotely, provided they would be willing to travel to Belfast for go live dates / training. These roles will play a key part in supporting the finance team through the transition to Oracle, helping to ensure the right processes, training, support and governance are in place throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidates will work closely with our client's finance team, plus two other parties , supporting delivery through implementation, go-live and the initial aftercare period. We are hiring for two distinct but complementary contractor roles: - AP/AR Contractor - focused on supporting Accounts Payable...

General Accountant  Darlington - Hybrid Working  12 Month Initial Contract  The Company Certain Advantage are working on behalf of an Engineering corporation business units that design, manufacture, distribute and service engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission solutions and electrical power generation systems. The successful person will be Polish Speaking as you will be working along side our clients team in Poland  Key responsibilities  Polish Speaking, to work along side our clients team in Poland  Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, EY audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Knowledge of Fixed Assets  VAT EXCEL AP Processes Competencies Able to pick new tasks quickly and autonomously Action...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a HR & Payroll Team Leader to work with a Local Authority in the Durham area. This is an interim assignment initially for three months, working 37 hours per week. The role offering hybrid working following the initial training period, offering two days per week in the office. The rate of pay is £20.35 ltd per hour. Main Duties: * Lead and supervise a team delivering payroll and HR transactional services, ensuring accurate and timely processing * Manage daily workloads, priorities, and deadlines across payroll and HR administration activities * Oversee employee lifecycle processes including contractual changes, pay amendments, and working hours adjustments * Conduct supervision meetings, 1:1s and appraisals to support team development and performance * Manage an HR and payroll helpdesk function, responding to queries from internal and external stakeholders * Oversee payroll processing including checking, balancing and...

Credit Controller (Spanish & Italian speaking) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Credit Controller in the Darlington area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business and a global power technology leader that specialises in generators and alternative fuel engines. Would you like to work with peers and stakeholders to support business goals? Does this sound like your next career move? The Role: This role is for a Credit Controller —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Achieving world-class collection metrics on assigned accounts Weekly accounts reviews and support periodic internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley control testing as required Working directly on cash collection accounts for designated Customers Administrative tasks such as manual...

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 have a great new opportunity for an experienced Payroll Manager, working for a large manufacturing company in Rochdale. This role will cover maternity leave for up to 12 months, Our client has seen significant growth over the last few years and continue going from strength to strength, if you are looking for a new challenge and have the experience required to manage a busy payroll this could be the perfect opportunity. What’s on offer. ·Attractive salary package up to 40k ·Free onsite parking ·Early finish on a Friday ·Company pension and healthcare scheme The Job ·Processing of weekly and monthly payrolls from start to processing ·Administer and process pensions and auto enrolment. ·Month end reporting and Year-end procedures ·Dealing with employee queries and rectifying problems efficiently ·Liaising with outside bodies including HMRC, auditors etc. ·Run financial reports requested by management. ·Produce weekly reports for the company. ·Produce weekly summaries for management...

Key Purpose of Post To support all areas of work within the remit of the Strategic Contract Manager by providing support to the delivery of all the strategic contract management services provided across the Council which will include, but is not limited to, the preparation of data, information and reports. Acting as a point of contact for communications across the wider Procurement Service and Council.Main Responsibilities Effective and efficient administration of contract management activities. Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure communication and governance processes, payment, performance and benefit realisation monitoring, and the initiation of remedial/improvement activity are executed properly, enabling reporting that the corporate contracts are on track to deliver the commissioned/procured goods and services To add value through procurement and deliver contract compliance in all contracting activity. The purpose is to improve cost effective supply arrangements, whilst...

Finance Assistant (Income) - Salford - Temporary - 3months - £17 to £20 per hour  We are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy Income team within a housing organisation on a 3-month temporary basis. This role will support the effective operation of the finance function, with a particular focus on rent ledger management, income posting, and Housing Benefit processing. You will play a key role in ensuring income is accurately recorded and managed, while also providing cover across core finance functions when required. Key Responsibilities Identify and allocate rent ledger receipts from bank statements, separating Housing Benefit, tenant rent, and utility payments Download and process remittance advices from Housing Benefit portals, ensuring accurate allocation across multiple tenant accounts Manually post receipts to tenant accounts, investigating unidentified payments and resolving discrepancies Process rent ledger adjustments,...

FP&A Analyst £50k - £60k FTC Merseyside Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a FP&A Analyst on behalf of one our well established clients. My client is looking for a highly motivated individual who is an experienced FP&A Analyst to join their dynamic and growing finance function on a fixed term contract. This role will work closely with budget holders and senior leaders, helping translate financial data into meaningful, actionable insight. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional looking to build strong FP&A and business‑partnering experience. Key Responsibilities Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes Produce monthly management reports, variance analysis, and commentary Develop financial models, scenario analysis, and business cases Analyse income, expenditure, and activity trends to identify risks and opportunities Work with non‑finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Salford. Client Details An exciting global business with key finance offices based in Manchester. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making. Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability. Provide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals. Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required. Maintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable. Support the wider Accounting & Finance team in Salford with ad hoc projects and tasks.Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of accounting...

Axon Moore are delighted to be recruiting for a brilliant business based in Central Manchester. Working closely with other AP specialists this role is responsible for supporting the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process. You will act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, ensuring issues are resolved quickly and accurately while maintaining high standards of customer service, compliance, and efficiency. We are looking to speak to immediately available candidates, or those on short notice periods. Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Contract length : 12 months Location: North Manchester + Hybrid Key Responsibilities Investigate and resolve invoice queries, including invoices on hold Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues within agreed timelines Process transactions accurately in line with company policies and procedures Support delivery of team SLAs and KPIs Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve any discrepancies Investigate and resolve invoice...

Interim Management Accountant | Hybrid /Manchester | Housing Sector | Interim Contract We are supporting a reputable housing organisation to appoint an Interim Management Accountant to support their finance team during a busy period. This is a hands-on role working closely with budget holders across key service areas, delivering accurate and insightful financial information. Key Responsibilities Produce monthly management accounts across multiple cost centres Prepare and post accruals and prepayments Review financial performance and variances with budget holders Support the delivery of full-year forecasts and financial planning Provide clear and concise commentary for the Statement of Comprehensive Income Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations Support VAT preparation About You Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) Proven experience within the housing sector (ideally) Strong management accounting background with the ability to work...

Interim Year-End Accountant /Senior Finance Manager | Manchester / Hybrid | Housing | Flexible / Potential Part-Time We are supporting a housing association in Manchester in appointing a Senior Finance Manager to suppport as Interim Year-End Accountant, providing hands-on support and mentorship during a critical period. The Role This is a unique opportunity combining technical year-end delivery with a mentoring and coaching element. You will work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure a smooth and well-managed year-end. Key Responsibilities Lead on taking final accounts through to completion Prepare statutory accounts files and supporting notes for 2 entities Support the Financial Controller in managing the year-end and audit process Provide hands-on mentoring and guidance, including “show and tell” support where needed Ensure all adjustments and updates are accurately reflected in the finance system Work collaboratively with the wider finance team to...

Senior Management Accountant (6-Month FTC) | Manchester | Hybrid (3 days office) | £65,000 - £75,000 + 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, bonus and strong benefits package | Financial Services The Company This is a well-established UK-based financial services business supporting a large and diverse customer base through its credit and lending solutions. The business has a strong track record of growth and innovation, with a clear strategy focused on expanding its financial services offering and enhancing data-led decision-making. The organisation places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, customer experience and continuous improvement, with a collaborative culture that encourages challenge, development and progression. The finance function plays a key role in driving performance and supporting strategic growth, offering strong exposure to senior stakeholders. The Role Lead the preparation, governance and delivery of monthly management accounts for the financial services...

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn – Office Based £25,000 – £30,000 | Permanent | Full-Time Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage and logistics business operating across national transport networks. With a reputation built on reliability, operational control and financial discipline, we support a diverse commercial customer base across multiple sectors. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function and are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at our Appleton Thorn office. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger processes within a high-volume haulage environment. This role requires accuracy, pace and commercial awareness. You will ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time, payment runs are prepared efficiently, and supplier accounts are maintained accurately. You will also support wider...

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn (Office Based) Permanent | Full-Time £25,000 – £30,000 per annum Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage business operating a modern fleet across national distribution routes. The business supports a broad customer base across logistics and transport sectors, delivering reliable and time-sensitive services. Finance plays a central role in maintaining commercial control, working capital discipline and operational performance. Due to continued growth and internal development, we are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Appleton Thorn office. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working closely with the wider Finance Team. Role Summary This is a hands-on Accounts Assistant position with exposure across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and core transactional finance processes. You will be responsible for maintaining...