19 jobs found in Bury

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with payroll experience to join our finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to join a growing business, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, covering transactional accounting duties alongside payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of key finance tasks. Key Responsibilities: Accounts: * Processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, and credit notes * Maintaining purchase and sales ledger records accurately * Assisting with supplier payment runs * Performing bank, supplier, and account reconciliations * Supporting invoicing and credit control activities * Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments where required * Assisting with month-end finance...

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...

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a fast-paced, high-volume role where technical accuracy and compliance really matter? This is an opportunity for a Payroll Officer (High Volume / Transactional) to join a large, highly complex organisation within the education sector, operating a nationally significant payroll function. As a Payroll Officer, you will be part of a centralised payroll team supporting a very high-volume workforce, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of all pay-related transactions. This Payroll Officer role sits within a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where precision, compliance, and strong technical payroll knowledge are essential. The Payroll Officer will be supporting a payroll service responsible for processing over 15,000 employees and approximately 7,000 contractors each month, making this a truly high-volume, transactional payroll environment where strong legislative understanding and attention to detail are...

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company based in Manchester, that are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12‑month fixed term contract basis. This organisation offers a vibrant, professional working environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice. THE JOB Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts * Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet...

Accounts Assistant |£13.50 - £15.00 per hour |Short-term contract initially 4 weeks | Potential to extend up to 6 months+ Our client is seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to provide short-term support within their finance team to cover illness. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong reconciliation and processing experience looking for an immediate start in a fast-paced finance environment. Working alongside an experienced team member, the successful candidate will support key accounting processes, focusing primarily on reconciliations, invoice processing and financial administration tasks.  Key Responsibilities Processing and reconciling invoices on a weekly basis Updating and reconciling property sales income records Assisting with cost of sales calculations and related financial records Calculating and posting monthly handovers and disposals journals Reconciling fixed asset and general ledger information Supporting monthly reconciliations of...

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...

Position Title: Accounts Administrator (Fixed Term - 12 Months) Location: Leyland site, with travel to Thornton site as required Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: £36,901.09 per annum Job Summary The Accounts Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling purchase and general ledger accounts, administering payroll processes, and providing essential support to the Finance Department. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities Financial Records Administration Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with policies and procedures Record financial transactions in ledgers and accounting systems Process invoices, payments, and statements Process payroll data Monitor KPIs,...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant / Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Brighouse. This is a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting a busy finance function within a fast-paced commercial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process • Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution • Processing payment runs and maintaining supplier records • Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments • Supporting month-end and audit preparation • Monitoring VAT, imports, and related financial processes • Assisting with finance systems improvements and process documentation • Supporting wider finance administration as required We are looking for candidates with: • Strong Accounts Payable experience • Excellent reconciliation and journal posting skills • Good Excel and finance systems knowledge • Strong attention to detail and...

The Client Data Administrator will play a crucial role in supporting the Human Resources department within the financial services industry. This 12-month fixed-term contract is based in Northwich and focuses on ensuring accurate data maintenance and a seamless onboarding process for clients. Client Details The hiring company is a well-established organisation operating in the financial services sector. Known for its structured processes and commitment to excellence, this medium-sized firm fosters a professional and supportive working environment. Description Accurately and efficiently process client instructions and static data amendments, including changes to addresses, bank details, regular payment setups, ongoing fee updates, and online access maintenance. Manage daily interactions across internal and partner systems while consistently adhering to service level agreements (SLAs) and workflow processes. Ensure full compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and...

Your new company You'll be joining a fast‑growing organisation undergoing significant global expansion. As part of a developing Billing Operations function, you'll play a key role in strengthening Order‑to‑Cash processes and supporting the company's ability to scale internationally. Your new role As a Billing Operations Specialist, you will take ownership of end‑to‑end billing activities across new business, renewals, and amendments. Initially focused on UK transactions, the role will evolve to support a global portfolio. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate invoicing, resolve billing issues, and drive improvements across systems and processes. Key responsibilities Manage end‑to‑end billing for new deals, renewals, and amendments Generate accurate, timely invoices aligned with contractual terms Reconcile billing data across multiple systems and resolve discrepancies Oversee monthly renewals and validate pricing, terms, and billing schedules Act as...

Fin Search are recruiting an Assistant Accountant on an initial up to 6 month FTC for a well performing, market leading business in Bradford. The business is operating a hybrid working model – 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. This role is an unrivalled opportunity for bright and forward thinking accounts assistant or assistant accountant looking for a step in to a commercially focused role relevant to AAT/CIMA or ACCA studies with a clear progression route. As an Assistant Accountant, you will be reporting in to an qualified Finance Business Partner, responsible for assisting with month end processes and controls with a focus on providing a business partnering service to key stakeholders within the business. Duties will include, however are not limited to, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting internal stakeholders with forecasting, producing month end journals such as accruals and prepayments, assisting with variance analysis and profitability analysis. The...

Senior FP&A Analyst | Chester (Hybrid) | 12-Month FTC | Salary Competitive | Axon Moore is supporting a well-established business in the Chester area to recruit a Senior FP&A Analyst on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Great for a commercially minded finance professional to support financial planning, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in delivering insight to support decision-making and business performance. About you: • Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills • Advanced Excel capability • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills • Previous FP&A / commercial finance experience preferred To apply for this role, please follow the link below, and for more information, contact Maria @ Axon Moore

Internal Auditor + Business Improvement Officer - Barnsley Contract Hybrid £18.35 ph PAYE – (approx. £35,305.00 per annum + 28 days AL per annum) Full time Duties and responsibilties To support the Head of Internal Audit in a number of business improvement areas which need to be designed and implemented in compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards UK Public Sector. A background of Internal Audit within the public sector (ideally in a Local Government setting) and knowledge of the GIAS or previous PSIAS is essential. To find out more information please contact Abbie at Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

A growing business is looking to appoint a Finance Operations Analyst / Bookkeeper on a fractional basis (c. 2 days per week). This is a hands-on role supporting a Fractional CFO and leadership team, with responsibility for day-to-day finance operations, month-end support, and process improvement as the business scales. Client Details An innovation-led company focused on developing advanced ingredient solutions for use across multiple industries. Their work centres on improving product performance and sustainability through cutting-edge scientific approaches. Description Support the day-to-day running of finance operations, including bookkeeping, invoice processing, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records Manage sales invoicing, receivables, and support credit control activities Assist with month-end close, including preparation of draft P&L, balance sheet, and reporting packs Coordinate payroll and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance...

Your new company A high-growth, large business operating within a fast-paced environment are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. Your new role As an Interim Financial Accountant (3+ months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines. Below‑operating‑profit activity including debt/interest, derivatives, restructuring and share‑based compensation Holding company accounting and cash accounting Fixed asset & lease accounting Group consolidation Balance sheet governance, working‑capital analysis and...

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with an established market-leading business, currently undergoing a period of transformation, to secure an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, experienced Financial Controller to step into a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the group, you will lead management and statutory reporting, consolidations, forecasting, treasury management and drive best practice and continuous improvement across the finance function. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, you'll be expected to attend the office 3 days a week, with 2 days working from home. What will you be doing? Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the finance function including financial & management accounting. Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance...

We are partnering exclusively with a leading business services provider, in their search for an Interim Finance Control & Reconciliations Lead. This is a 3-month temporary role (with a high likelihood of extension) based in Leeds offering a hybrid working model (3 days in office) and a day rate between £220 to £260 per day via umbrella. The Role You will provide immediate capacity to a busy finance team supporting a large public sector contract. This is a hands-on, proactive role focused on strengthening daily business-as-usual operations, ensuring stringent reconciliations are met , and supporting urgent year-end audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank, revenue, and cash banking reconciliations to meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). General Ledger: Prepare and manage General Ledger (GL) and balance sheet reconciliations. Audit Support: Support external audit remediation by gathering evidence and addressing queries...

Job Title: Management Accountant Rate: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum Type: Interim, Full-Time Duration: Up to 12 months Location: Cheshire (Hybrid working) A well-established Not for profit organisation in Cheshire are looking for a Management Accountant to support the existing finance team for a 12 month period. This role will support the Senior Finance Business Partner in delivering the full annual financial cycle, working closely with services. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a stable, longer‑term interim assignment within a reputable organisation: Key responsibilities of the role: Support the Finance Business Partner with year‑end closure of accounts responsibilities Assist with in‑year budget monitoring and financial reporting Contribute to budget setting and financial planning activities Provide finance support and advice to service managers Produce financial analysis and reports to support decision‑making Support the...

Andy File Associates Limited is working as a Recruitment Business on behalf of our client for this temporary position. Reporting to Senior Payroll & Revenues Officer Daily rate: £109.26 Role Purpose Provide a comprehensive financial support service consisting of, but not limited to, payroll and sales ledger Principal Accountabilities * Maintain and regularly update various payroll related databases and spreadsheets to ensure accurate information is available to produce monthly payroll information. * Liaise with key personnel throughout the organisation to ensure that sickness records and any other appropriate records are maintained in an accurate manner to ensure the correct payment for sickness absence and the spreadsheet used for sickness recording is kept up to date. * Collate and record overtime and expense claims on a monthly basis, updating electronic records accordingly in order that our payroll provider can be notified of such payments. * Update and maintain...