80 jobs found in Kendal

Accounts Payable Analyst Location: Barrow-in-Furness Pay: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Contract: Long-Term Opportunity Start Date: ASAP The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to join a busy Finance team supporting a major energy operation in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional with SAP experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. Key Responsibilities * Manage end-to-end supplier invoice processing using Medius AP. * Process invoices and payment proposals within SAP. * Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve invoice queries. * Analyse aged creditor reports and support cash flow management. * Maintain VAT compliance and ensure accurate financial records. * Respond to supplier and business queries via the Accounts Payable inbox. * Support system testing, process improvements, and AP...

Your new company A growing and well-established real estate business based in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a 6-month temporary contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function while supporting month-end and management accounts processes. Your new role Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts Bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations Process purchase and sales ledger transactions Support month-end and year-end procedures Monitor cash flow and prepare financial reports as required Assist with accruals and prepayments Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data integrity Support VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements...

The opportunity We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller or Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business in Blackburn. The company has an annual turnover of approximately £10 million, employs around 60 people and is entering an important period of financial improvement and development. The existing finance structure includes ledger clerks alongside the support of a Fractional Finance Director. The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis for three months. However, there is a strong likelihood that the position will develop into a permanent appointment with progression to FD over time. Immediate availability is essential, or you must be able to start at very short notice. The role Your immediate priority will be to lead the implementation of Sage 50, ensuring the system is correctly established and capable of supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. Alongside the Sage 50 implementation, you will introduce...

The opportunity We are recruiting an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager or Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Blackburn. The company has an annual turnover of approximately £10 million, employs around 60 people and is entering an important period of financial improvement and development. The existing finance structure includes ledger clerks alongside the support of a Fractional Finance Director. The successful candidate will initially join on a temporary basis for three months. However, there is a strong likelihood that the position will develop into a permanent appointment with progression to FD over time. Immediate availability is essential, or you must be able to start at very short notice. The role Your immediate priority will be to lead the implementation of Sage 50, ensuring the system is correctly established and capable of supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. Alongside the Sage 50 implementation, you will introduce...

Accounts Administrator (Fixed Term - 12 Months) Location: Leyland site (PR26 6TB), with travel to Thornton site as required Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: £38,008.12 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. Candidates must have previous hands-on payroll experience and be confident in processing payroll data, preparing payroll reports, and maintaining payroll records accurately. 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...

Your new company A growing and well-established specialist construction business based in Rossendale is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful business. Working closely with the directors, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and financial control. Your new role You will oversee the company's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate management of accounts, cash flow, subcontractor payments and financial reporting. You will manage both the purchase and sales ledger, maintain accurate client retention records and process supplier and subcontractor payments in a timely manner. You will be responsible for credit control and debt recovery activities, CIS administration and compliance, bank...

Your new company A growing and well-established specialist construction business based in Rossendale is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team on a temporary ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with experience to play a key role in supporting the continued growth of a successful business. Working closely with the directors, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the finance function while maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and financial control. Your new role You will oversee the company's day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate management of accounts, cash flow, subcontractor payments and financial reporting. You will manage both the purchase and sales ledger, maintain accurate client retention records and process supplier and subcontractor payments in a timely manner. You will be responsible for credit control and debt recovery activities, CIS administration...

Purchase Ledger Administrator (Maternity Cover) Location: Darlington Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 (DOE, subject to confirmation) We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Administrator to join our Finance team on a maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, resolving queries, and supporting efficient financial processes in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately * Match, batch, code, and reconcile invoices and supplier statements * Resolve supplier and payment queries efficiently * Support month-end finance activities and reporting * Process employee expenses and maintain accurate records * Work closely with internal teams to improve processes Please apply to the role if you're interested

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...

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 looking for a motivated and organised Finance & Payroll Assistant to join a friendly finance team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll, finance or accounts administration experience who is looking to join a supportive business and develop their career further. You'll play a key role in supporting the payroll process while also gaining exposure to wider finance duties within a busy team. What's on Offer: * Temp-to-permanent opportunity * £13.00 - £14.00 per hour * Full-time, office-based (37.5 hours per week) * Supportive finance team with opportunities to develop * Varied role combining payroll and accounts responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: * Supporting the end-to-end payroll process, including timesheets, employee records and payroll administration * Maintaining accurate payroll and financial records * Assisting with payroll queries and ensuring employee information is kept up to date...

Credit ControllerLocation: Oldham Salary: Up to £30,000 Contract: 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Full Time The OpportunityWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Oldham on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised finance professional to play a key role in managing customer accounts and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt.Working as part of a busy finance team, you will be responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships while minimising aged debt and supporting the wider accounts function. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices Chasing overdue payments via telephone, email and written correspondence Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes efficiently Allocating...

An excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading financial services organisation on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. Key Responsibilities Intercompany recharges and balance reconciliations Month-end reporting and intragroup balance analysis Cost allocation reporting (budget, forecast and actuals) Supporting invoicing, payments and credit control activities Working closely with Treasury and wider Finance teams Investigating variances and maintaining strong financial controlsAbout You Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or finance role Strong Excel and MS Office skills Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities Able to manage workloads and meet deadlines Proactive, organised and keen to improve processesAccounting qualifications are not essential.This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to management accounting, intercompany accounting,...

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable (Expenses) Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable, Expenses or Finance Administration experience looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Your New Role You will be responsible for processing and validating expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC regulations.Key duties include: Processing employee expense claims accurately and efficiently. Reviewing receipts, approvals and supporting documentation. Resolving expense-related queries via email and Teams. Checking mileage claims and travel advances. Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Maintaining accurate records and supporting audit requirements.What You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience in Expenses, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance...

Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable (Expenses) Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable, Expenses or Finance Administration experience looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. Your New Role You will be responsible for processing and validating expense claims, ensuring compliance with company policies and HMRC regulations. Key duties include: Processing employee expense claims accurately and efficiently. Reviewing receipts, approvals and supporting documentation. Resolving expense-related queries via email and Teams. Checking mileage claims and travel advances. Supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Maintaining accurate records and supporting audit requirements.What You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience in Expenses, Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance...

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates MUST have experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join our client on an urgent temporary basis. This role has been created to support the finance team in the lead-up to year end, specifically to assist with a significant backlog of supplier invoices. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is immediately available and can quickly integrate into a fast-paced finance environment. Hybrid working is avaliable, currently the role will be 2 days a week in the office, but this can be discussed for the right candidate if you live further afield, and the client is willing to be highly flexible.  Main duties: Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Managing invoice backlogs and ensuring timely completion ahead of year-end deadlines. Matching purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices. Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier...

Group Financial Accountant An excellent opportunity has become available for a Group Financial Accountant to join a large, multi-site organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Working within a collaborative finance function, you'll support statutory reporting, group reporting and financial control while contributing to ongoing finance improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Preparation of group reporting. Production of statutory accounts. Month-end and year-end reporting. Balance sheet reconciliations. Technical accounting support. Liaison with external auditors. Financial controls and compliance. Process improvement projects.About You ACA or ACCA qualified. Strong technical accounting knowledge. Experience preparing statutory accounts. Excellent analytical skills. Strong attention to detail. Comfortable working within a complex organisation.Desirable Previous experience within professional services or another complex corporate environment

Accounts Payable Specialist - Immediate Start Manchester City Centre Up to £30,000 The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fast-paced retail business based in Manchester City Centre. This role will support the finance team with the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger, with a particular focus on high-volume processing and stock-related invoices. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including stock and supplier invoices Matching, batching, and coding invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships Supporting weekly BACS payment runs Assisting with month-end processes including accruals and reporting Ensuring accurate recording of stock-related transactions within the finance system Supporting with data integrity and maintaining accurate financial records...

Finance Controller | Retail | Interim Contract | Manchester | £500–£550 per day We are currently supporting a leading business in the search for an experienced Finance Controller to join on an interim day rate contract in Manchester. This is a key role within the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting, and commercial decision-making during a period of change. Retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The ideal candidate will have strong interim experience and the ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and deliver immediate impact. Key Responsibilities: * Lead month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting * Prepare management accounts and detailed variance analysis * Maintain strong financial controls and compliance standards * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting * Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making * Drive improvements...

Rewards & Benefits; * Immediate start date available * Monday – Friday working hours * Open to full time or part time hours * Easily accessible offices * Friendly and supportive working environment The Company you will be working with; MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our industry leading client on their search for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant on a temporary basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response! The Role you will be doing; The Purchase Ledger Assistant supports the Purchase Ledger Clerk in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounts payable function. The role ensures consistent invoice processing, supplier account maintenance, and query support across the week, contributing to the smooth operation of the purchase-to-pay process. Invoice Processing Support * Log, match, check, and code supplier invoices accurately, ensuring the integrity of the purchase...