154 jobs found in Borough of Tameside

Temporary Role Accounts Assistant Manchester City Centre Fully Office Based - no hybrid 40 Hours per Week £14.90 per hour (up to £31,000 pa) 3 months temporary work to support a busy period within the business Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real impact and develop your skills within a busy and growing business? We are recruiting on behalf of an established organisation in Manchester that is looking to add a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to its finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Property sector experience would be an advantage, however we are also keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in residential services, banking, financial services, or other industries where strong accounts administration skills have been...

Job Title: Interim Capital Programme Accountant Rate: £600 - £700 per day Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working) Interim Capital Programme Accountant opportunity for a progressive Local Authority in Greater Manchester on an initial 6-month assignment. Working closely with the senior management team the Interim Capital Programme Accountant will take a lead role in managing the Council's capital programme and treasury management activities. You will provide strategic financial advice, technical accounting expertise, and support the delivery of the Council's long-term financial strategy. Key responsibilities of the role: Lead and coordinate the Council's capital programme, including planning, monitoring, and reporting Lead Treasury Management activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice Provide technical accounting expertise across capital financing, asset accounting, and statutory reporting Lead capital programme...

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Head of Assets & Investment Location: Greater Manchester (Blackley) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site Rate: £450-£500 per day Contract: Initially until March 2027, with strong potential for extension or longer-term opportunities Hours: Full Time About the Role This is a senior post within a large local authority housing service, providing strategic leadership across the authority's housing service. The successful candidate will lead the asset management strategy and commissioned works for a £1 billion council housing portfolio, working closely with elected Members, senior stakeholders, residents and strategic partners across the city. We are seeking an experienced Head of Asset Management with a proven background in...

Payroll Administrator (Temporary - Until October) Stockport | Accountancy Practice | £14 - £15ph | Start ASAP | 3 Days office / 2 WFH available A well‑established accountancy practice in Stockport is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll bureau on a temporary basis until October. You'll be working within a busy bureau environment handling payroll for approximately 120 clients, using BrightPay and managing end‑to‑end processing. Key Responsibilities Weekly and monthly payroll administration across a varied client portfolio Managing and validating time and attendance data Handling payroll queries, deductions, and adjustments Running payroll reports and supporting compliance tasksIdeal Experience Previous bureau payroll experience Strong working knowledge of BrightPay Comfortable managing high‑volume, multi‑client payrolls (around 120 clients) Strong communication and organisational skills Proactive and able to start immediatelyContract Details...

We are seeking an experienced Interim Forensic Project Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on reviewing, validating, and investigating project accounting records across multiple companies. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with strong forensic accounting and project accounting experience who can quickly assess complex financial information, verify expenditure, reconcile records, and provide assurance over the accuracy and completeness of project costs. The assignment is expected to last between one and two months and requires someone who can work independently, identify issues efficiently, and deliver clear, evidence-based findings within a tight timeframe. Key Responsibilities Conduct a forensic review of project accounting records. Verify the accuracy and legitimacy of project expenses and supporting documentation. Perform detailed sense checks of project expenditure to identify anomalies, inconsistencies, or unsupported costs. Review and...

Interim Financial Controller | Circa £100,000 | Salford Quays (Hybrid - 1 day in the office) | 6 Month FTC ALF Recruit have been retained exclusively to recruit an Interim Financial Controller for a complex, multi-entity service sector organisation, on an initial 6-month fixed term contract with a genuine view to extend or move permanent. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys complexity rather than just coping with it. The group's structure spans multiple trading entities with intercompany dynamics and reporting lines that don't always run in a straight line, and it's still evolving. You'll need an open mind, the ability to run several projects at once without losing grip on the day-to-day numbers, and the stakeholder skills to work across senior leadership, entity-level finance teams and external advisers. What you'll get * Circa £100,000 * 6 month fixed term contract with a genuine view to extend or go permanent * Flexible working - one day a week in the...

Manchester | Temp-to-Perm | Hybrid Working Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and exciting business to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 3 month temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent following.  This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional looking to secure a role where they can develop their experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cash management and month-end, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career. Location: Salford  Key Responsibilities Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions. Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice...

This role is based in South Manchester, in Wilmslow. SK9 This role would suit someone who has experience with UK & either Irish or EMEA payroll. Nordic, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain experience within EMEA would be very beneficial. This role is a 12-month contract paying between £30,000 - £40,000 and can offer some fantastic company benefits including hybrid working. Main duties and responsibilities within the role: Processing end to end payroll within the UK, Ireland and EMEA regions. Processing statutory payments and benefits calculations Dealing with complex payroll queries from staff Manual calculations Processing statutory payments such as sick pay, holiday pay etc Involvement in large payroll projects Strong understanding of payroll legislation across UK & EMEA regions Main company benefits: Healthcare Dental Life assurance Income protection EAP Share option scheme Hybrid working (Mon and Fri from home, Tues - Thurs in office) Free parking Good...

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for finance? We’re seeking a dynamic Temporary Finance Administrator to join an exciting business and play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of a thriving organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring smooth and accurate financial processes while gaining valuable experience. What You'll Do: As a Temporary Finance Administrator, you will be responsible for managing daily financial transactions, processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting the finance team with various administrative duties. Your precision and organisational skills will help keep financial operations running seamlessly and contribute to the overall success of our team. Required Skills: Proven experience in finance administration or bookkeeping Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational and time management skills Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel...

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...

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...

Michael Page are recruiting for an immediate start Credit Control position based in South Manchester. Client Details A fantastic well established business based in Manchester. Description Manage customer accounts and oversee payment collections. Ensure invoices are issued accurately and on time. Monitor overdue accounts and follow up with clients to resolve payment issues. Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. Prepare accurate financial reports for management review. Collaborate with the finance team to improve credit control processes. Maintain clear records of communication with customers regarding payments. Assist with ad-hoc tasks as required by the accounting and finance team.Profile A successful Credit Control Clerk should have: Experience in credit control or a related accounting role. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Clear and professional communication skills,...

Job Opportunity – Interim Children's Social Care Accountant – North West England A local authority client of mine is currently seeking an Interim Children's Social Care Accountant to join their Finance team on an initial contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced local government finance professional to provide financial support and business partnering across Children's Services. Job Title: Interim Children's Social Care Accountant Location: North West England Contract Duration: 6-12 Months Rate: DOE IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Working Arrangement: Hybrid working available, with attendance on-site required for key meetings Days: 5 Days Per Week Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities * Financial Management & Reporting * Providing financial support to Children's Social Care budgets, including Looked After Children, Placements, Safeguarding and Early Help services. * Supporting budget monitoring processes and producing monthly budget...

Finance Manager North West | £250 - £350 | Hybrid Working | Initial 6 month contract We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing Multi Academy Trust in the North West, seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role within the central finance team. Working closely with senior finance leaders and school stakeholders, you'll oversee the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and high-quality financial support across multiple academies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical finance with business partnering in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. Key Responsibilities * Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts and budget monitoring reports for academies across the Trust * Support the annual budgeting and financial planning process, providing meaningful analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders * Ensure month-end processes are...

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...

Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a well-established and successful £20m turnover business based in St Helens in the appointment of an Interim Finance Manager on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join the business and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective management information throughout the contract. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide stability across the finance function whilst supporting the business with its reporting, forecasting and wider commercial requirements. The Role Key responsibilities will include: Taking ownership of the month-end management accounts process Producing accurate and timely monthly management information Managing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls Overseeing cash flow forecasting and working capital Supporting budgeting and...

Role: Payroll and Pensions Assistant Location: Sheffield - Hybrid Duration: 12 Months FTC Salary: £26403 per annum Sellick Partnership is exclusively recruiting a Payroll officer to join our reputable public sector organisation based in Sheffield on a 12 months Fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will provide an efficient and effective payroll function for the organisation, and will be well versed with statutory regulations and legislation. The ideal candidate will assist in the development, maintenance and operation of the payroll system and processing function. The duties of the Payroll and Pensions Assistant include: Providing an accurate and timely payroll service for all Fire Service employees and Pensioners. Assisting the Payroll Manager and Payroll Supervisor with the development, maintenance and administration of the Payroll System. Accurately calculating and recording both statutory and company payments i.e. SSP, SMP, in accordance with internal and external...

Sewell Wallis are working with a fantastic Sheffield-based client of ours that we're proud to have partnered with on multiple occasions. They're a private equity-backed, rapidly growing South Yorkshire Tech business going through an exciting period of transformation and are looking for an Interim Management Accountant to join them for an initial 4-month contract. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience working in a fast paced PE environment, someone looking to expand their management accounting skillset or simply someone looking to get their foot in the door for a hugely successful business where permanent opportunities are constantly arising. What will you be doing? The business is investing heavily in upgrading its finance systems and embedding AI-driven processes across the organisation, so they need a either latter stages part qualified or recently qualified accountant to help support the finance team during this transition. Supporting...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a HR Administrator to join a Purchasing Organisation on an initial 2-3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities: * Manage HR queries via People Portal, email, and in person * Support recruitment and onboarding (job adverts, shortlisting, checks, contracts) * Maintain employee records and HR systems (starters, leavers, changes) * Process payroll data and resolve payroll queries * Administer employee benefits and HR policies * Produce HR reports (e.g., absence, workforce data) * Support HR projects, audits, and policy updates * Provide admin support including note-taking in meetings and general HR tasks Key Skills & Requirements: * Strong organisation, attention to detail, and time management * Good communication and customer service skills * IT proficiency (MS Office and HR systems) * Ability to manage confidential...

As a Part-Time Payroll Administrator in Runcorn, you'll handle the day-to-day payroll tasks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Client Details This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, family-oriented SME with a great culture and supportive working environment. Based in Runcorn, the business is looking for a Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract, working 15-25 hours per week across 2-3 days, with flexibility around hours and working patterns. Description The Part-time Payroll Administrator duties include: Experience running weekly and monthly payroll Knowledge of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.) Ability to handle payroll queries effectively Experience processing starters and leavers Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll administration Profile A successful Part-Time Payroll Administrator should have: Be immediatley available and able to commit to a 12 month...