59 jobs found in Congleton

Michael Page are recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Knutsford. Client Details A fantastic well established business based in Knutsford. They are committed to excellence in their field and offer a structured and professional environment. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision-making. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Manage month-end and year-end financial closing activities. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Monitor and report on financial performance metrics. Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial data. Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors. Identify opportunities for cost-saving and process improvement initiatives.Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: Knowledge of working in a similar role previously Previous knowledge of year end, auditors and preparing a full set of Management Accounts Previous knowledge of Stock...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Wythenshawe. 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...

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...

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...

Accounts Payable Manager – 12 Month FTC Axon Moore is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead the Accounts Payable function in a successful business. Ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments. The role is responsible for managing AP operations, maintaining strong financial controls, improving processes, and working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The position also supports month-end close, cashflow management, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Payable team, ensuring workloads are managed and deadlines are met. Oversee end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, corporate credit cards, and employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely payments. Maintain supplier records, including vendor setup, and resolve complex invoice, payment, or supplier queries. Ensure compliance with financial controls, VAT regulations, and audit requirements. Identify...

Pickles Recruitment are on the hunt for a Purchase Ledger superstar to join a brilliant Tameside-based company.   If you're the kind of person who loves a tidy spreadsheet, can spot an invoice error from 50 paces, and gets a strange level of satisfaction from balancing accounts... we want to hear from you.   This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and stable business where your work actually matters (and yes... people will appreciate you when the numbers all line up perfectly).   The Role You'll be the backbone of the finance team, keeping supplier accounts in check and making sure everything runs like clockwork.   Your day-to-day will include:   Managing purchase order stock call-offs and resolving price queries Accurate matching of goods received notes (GRNs) to invoices — essential for production inventory control. Posting deposit and prepayment invoices for call-off orders Liaising with the purchasing team to resolve discrepancies in purchase order...

Lead Tax Manager Contract: 6 Months (Extension Possible) Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – UK based with 40–60% office attendance (multiple office locations available - York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Tax Manager to join a large and complex organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role will sit within the wider finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across multiple business areas and supporting a range of tax compliance and advisory activities. This position will play a key role in ensuring robust tax processes, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, and supporting ongoing compliance across several tax areas. Key Responsibilities * Lead IR35 compliance activity, ensuring appropriate processes, governance and guidance are in place across the organisation. * Oversee data collection and review processes for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns and...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

My client is a large, reputable business based in Media City. Due to a major transformation they are recruiting this 12-month fixed-term position to assist with several critical projects. As a RTR Process Specialist you will be heavily involved with supporting the GPO, embedding new system processes, documenting workflows, and providing insight and recommendations to help shape the future of the RTR team. You will liaise with various key stakeholders across Finance and IT to help drive efficiency, control, and process improvement. This role will suit a qualified accountant with experience in Oracle Fusion within General Ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations. You will be commercially driven, have excellent problem-solving skills, and be able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. The salary is paying up to £60,000 dependant on experience but can also be considered on a day rate basis, rate to be discussed. The business is also incredibly flexible...

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...

Internal Auditor Support - Driving Quality and Continuous Improvement This role sits within the Internal Audit function, where the successful candidate will contribute to the preparation, coordination, and execution of internal audits. The position plays a key part in maintaining a strong internal surveillance system and supporting the wider audit process. Key Responsibilities Supports Quality Audit Managers responsible for Wings (OW) and Logistics & Transport internal surveillance audit programmes. Assists with internal audit planning, including roadmap updates, scheduling, and reporting activities. Prepares and supports internal audit execution, ensuring accurate documentation and recording within the audit database (MAUD). Contributes to ongoing process improvement initiatives within the department. Team Environment The Internal Audit team offers a supportive and collaborative working culture where: A cooperative, team‑focused approach is encouraged. Team spirit and...

Temporary Accountant - Immediate Start 📍 Derby, Hybrid working DE1 To £250 (DOE) per day outside IR35 Ready to hit the ground running? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant to step into a fast-paced, high-performing environment with a market-leading business in Derby. Our client is looking for an immediately available professional to provide hands-on support during a critical busy period. You’ll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financials across multiple entities. What you’ll be doing: * Taking ownership of year-end accounts for multiple companies * Driving accounts through to trial balance with accuracy and efficiency * Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and best practice * Supporting the wider finance team with key deliverables during peak workload What we’re looking for: * Strong, proven experience preparing year-end accounts * Solid technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail * Confidence...

The Payroll Assistant will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees within the retail industry. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll systems and accounting principles. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence and delivering quality services. As a mid-sized company, they offer a supportive and structured work environment, providing opportunities to contribute to key business processes. Description Prepare and process employee payroll accurately and on time. Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. Assist with tax calculations, deductions, and benefits administration. Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries promptly. Collaborate with the Accounting & Finance department to ensure seamless data integration. Prepare payroll reports...

Finance Business Partner (Part-time) £50k -£60k (Pro-rata) Permanent Liverpool Finance Business Partner opportunity to join a renowned public sector organisation on a part-time basis ( 3 days a week) for a 12 month FTC. My client is looking for a committed and engaging individual who is an experienced Business Partner to add value to the existing friendly finance team. As the Finance Business Partner you will provide financial support, budget setting, strategic planning & review and operational delivery, alongside other duties below; Key responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner Ensure the delivery and production of financial and performance management information including budgets, forecasts and monthly financial reporting. Build effective relationships with budget managers to ensure that finance implications are understood in all significant decision making across the organisation, and to challenge and support decision makers. Provide financial management...

Accounts Assistant - Temporary | Fulwood £14-£15 per hour | Mon-Thurs 08:45-17:00 | Fri 08:45-16:00 Join Our Team as an Accounts Assistant! What You'll Do As our Accounts Assistant, you'll support the smooth running of our finance and administrative operations. Your role will be varied, combining general accounts duties with key credit control and purchase ledger responsibilities. Day‑to‑day tasks will include: Assisting with the preparation of financial statements and reports Processing supplier invoices and supporting the purchase ledger function Carrying out credit control, including chasing outstanding payments professionally Maintaining accurate financial and administrative records Reconciling bank statements and accounts Supporting month‑end and year‑end processes Monitoring accounts inboxes and responding to queries Collaborating with the wider team to resolve discrepancies Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders Who You Are We're...

Temporary People Assistant Salary: £25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience Contract: 2 to 3 months temporary with potential to become permanent Location: Fully office based initially, on-site parking. Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.30pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm About the Role We are supporting our client in recruiting a highly capable People Assistant to join their Central People Team on a temporary basis. This is a key role providing vital HR and payroll administration support across the organisation. Due to internal changes, there is a strong chance the role could become permanent for the right individual. The role is initially fully office-based to support training, with some flexibility for home working once established and where suitable for specific tasks. Completing high volume data entry with exceptional accuracy Updating HR and payroll systems with new starters, leavers and contractual changes Preparing offer letters, employment contracts and contract amendments...

Payroll Analyst (Interim Role - 3 Months) Location: Nottingham Working: Full-time, 1 day at site in Nottingham Contract Length: 3 months Eaton Syalon are partnering with a Nottingham-based organisation to recruit a Payroll Analyst to support their Payroll team on a short-term project. This role will play a key part in assisting with the transition to a new payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and supporting the payroll team during the implementation phase. Our client is seeking a candidate who is available to start immediately and can commit to the full duration of the project. Key Responsibilities * Auditing payroll data from the current system and assisting with migration to the new payroll platform * Ensuring payroll data is accurately entered and validated within the new system * Maintaining and reviewing payroll records to ensure accuracy and completeness * Identifying and correcting payroll data discrepancies * Supporting the Head of...

The Payroll Analyst 12 Month FTC role in Bradford requires an organised individual to manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the Technology & Telecoms industry within an accounting and finance team. Client Details This organisation is a medium-sized company within the Technology & Telecoms industry, known for its innovative approach and forward-thinking practices. The company values precision and expertise in its accounting and finance functions. Description Manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Maintain and update payroll records in line with company policies. Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and regulations. Prepare and submit payroll reports to relevant stakeholders. Address payroll-related queries from employees and resolve issues effectively. Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting. Assist in the...

About the Business An opportunity to join a well established services business as an Interim Forensic Accountant. Based near Birmingham, you will be initially joining on a 6 month FTC with strong potential to be extended. The role offers super flexible working, with just 3 days based in their modern offices. You will be working in a fast paced finance team, restoring financial stability. Main Duties: As an Interim Forensic Accountant, your main duties include: * Perform forensic analysis of historical financial data to identify errors, anomalies, and control weaknesses * Investigate and resolve legacy balance sheet issues, including unreconciled items and prior-period discrepancies * Deliver clear, audit-ready documentation, including supporting evidence and root cause analysis * Lead remediation activities, implementing corrective accounting entries in line with relevant standards * Partner with auditors and advisors to validate findings and ensure robust...

Accounts Assistant -Interim - Birmingham City Centre Gleeson Recruitment Group is currently working alongside a Business Services Organisation based in Centre of Birmingham as they look to recruit an Accountant Assistant to join their team. Principle Accountability's are as follows: Responsibility for daily bank balance reporting Bank reconciliations Process manual payments and BACS payment runs and direct debit management Processing and posting general journals as part of month end responsibilities Various balance sheet recs and including journal posting and variance analysis Employee expenses Supporting financial accounting team with specific ad-hoc tasks Requirements Proven experience of bank recs and cash management System skills including intermediate excel. Excellent communication skills and ability to identify issues and use initiative to solve problems Self-motivated team player with willingness to help others and go above and beyond their formal role. Exercise the...