11 jobs found in Carnforth

Interim Head of Finance – Ambleside - £55,000 to £58,000 – Offered on a day rate or Fixed Term Contract – Minimum of 3 months – Hybrid We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership for a thriving and fantastic charity based in Ambleside. This a try wonderful charity based in the Lake District. Entering into an exciting phase of transformation they are seeking a talented individual to be able to undertake the day to day responsibilities of the role whilst undertaking a review of current systems and processes. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, supporting Trustees and senior colleagues with clear financial insight, robust governance and strong financial management. They are seeking someone in two parts * Initial 3 to 4 months to assess the department and review systems and processess * Permanent role * It maybe the same person goes temp...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...