127 jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Job Title: Finance / Accounting Specialist Location: Leicester, Groby Pay Rate: £22 per hour Contract: 6 months, Start ASAP Description: We are seeking a Finance/Accounting Specialist to provide general accounting support and assist with month-end close activities. The role includes journal entries, account reconciliations, and payment processing across multiple entities and bank accounts. The ideal candidate will work independently, ensure accuracy, and recommend process improvements. Key Responsibilities: Support month-end close while meeting LCD+3 deadlines Prepare and post journal entries Perform account reconciliations Process payments across 25 bank accounts / 7 legal entities Resolve misdirected payments and banking issues from BR HQ Apply Enterprise Standards, SOPs, and Process Maps to ensure compliance Identify and recommend improvements to existing processesRequired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree OR + 4 years finance experienceDesired Skills & Attributes:...

Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations 📍 Leicester (Office-Based) ⏳ Contract | Inside IR35 🕒 37.5 hours per week We are currently recruiting for a Finance Specialist - Accounting Operations to join a well-established global engineering and technology organisation on a contract basis. This role will support a busy finance function during a key integration period and offers the opportunity to work within a structured, professional accounting environment. The Role Working as part of the Accounting Operations team, you will provide hands-on support across month-end close and day-to-day accounting activities, helping the team achieve accelerated close deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide general accounting support during month-end close activities Prepare and post journal entries Perform account reconciliations Support month-end close processes and reporting Interpret and apply enterprise standards, SOPs and process maps...

We are looking for a Financial Accounting Analyst to join our client’s team for an initial 12-month contract, which will be reviewed and re-assessed thereafter. Pay - £22.25 per hour. Basic Function Assistance with financial accounting activities and supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit for UK entities. Responsibilities Assistance with the preparation of year end statutory accounts for several entities. Assistance with UK statutory and group audits. Completion of multiple balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with required timescales and company policy. Month end accounting activities. Completion of various periodic internal and external (OFNS) questionnaires. Assistance with wider financial accounting team responsibilities when required and undertaking ad-hoc accounting projects.    Skills/Experience Financial accounting and analytical background, with excellent problem solving skills. Working knowledge of financial reporting under...

This role has an expected duration of 12 months for an experienced qualified/part qualified accountant with experience of preparing year end statutory accounts and ideally working under IFRS regulations. THE BENEFITS: £22.25 per hour, free on-site parking and excellent cafeteria facilities. THE ROLE: This role has an expected duration of 12 months and will be an added resource to the team. The role will include preparing year end statutory accounts and assisting with UK statutory and group audits. Month end accounting activities, completing multiple balance sheet reconciliations to an agreed timescale, providing assistance with the wider financial accounting duties and ad hoc projects as and when required. THE CANDIDATE: The successful applicant could be a qualified or part qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with previous experience of preparing year end statutory accounts and ideally working under IFRS regulations. A keen eye for detail is essential as is a high standard of systems...

Financial Accounting Analyst - Immingham – up to £46,000 Chase & Holland are very excited to be working with one of Imminghams most prestigious companies in finding a Financial Accounting Analyst for a 12 month contract. This is a great opportunity in a well-respected and successful business. You will be responsible for financial accounting activities and supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit for multiple UK entities.   Financial Accounting Analyst Responsibilities: Assistance with the preparation of year end statutory accounts for several entities Assistance with UK statutory and group audits Completion of multiple balance sheet reconciliations Month end accounting activities Completion of various periodic internal and external (OFNS) questionnaires Assistance with wider financial accounting team responsibilities when required and undertaking ad-hoc accounting projectsRequired Skills & Experience: Later stages PQ or qualified accountant with...

Ref: 23274 MW Title: Accounting Associate Manager (Japanese speaker) Salary: GBP 40-45K (depends on experience) Location: London Status: 1 year FTC Accounting Associate Manager - Responsibilities: * Prepare management accounts, journal entries input, bank reconciliation and consolidation package. * Liaise with external auditor and tax advisor to prepare statutory accounts and tax return. * Oversee payments and invoicing procedure. * Assist in internal control assessment and improvement. * Prepare annual budget and update forecast on a regular basis. * Analyse the variance between budget, actual result and forecast, monitor budget achievement progress. * Support business team in asset management and project development. * Prepare board meeting materials, documents filing and other corporate related administrative matters. * Assist in general administrative duties for team members as appropriate. Accounting Associate Manager - Requirements: *...

I am recruiting for a Purchase & Sales Ledger Administrator or a very well-established and highly reputable business in Congleton. Initially for maternity cover there is a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent for the right person. In this role, you will be required to assist with the activities involved in the operating of a busy Accountants. These will include * Maintaining purchase ledger * Invoice Processing * Supplier Reconciliation * Match payments to Supplier invoices. * Handling any queries with suppliers * Prepare, balance & assist with VAT return quarterly * Filing invoices and statements * Raise bills and send invoices * Send clients statements, * Quarterly payroll bills * General admin duties as require This role calls for someone with a professional and efficient manner with good communication skills. Strong administration abilities are also essential with a good all round knowledge of Microsoft systems. A high level of...

Part-time Accounts Payable Assistant | Location: Crewe | Salary: up to £25k FTE + bonus (up to 10%) | 12-month Fixed Term Contract | 22.5 hours per week, 5 days Monday to Friday with some flexibility around start and finish times within core business hours. 25 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown) We have an exciting opportunity for a 12-month Fixed Term Accounts Payable Assistant to join a growing consultancy business based in their Crewe office. This role will support the wider finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining accurate financial records, and responding to supplier and internal queries, whilst ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. This role would suit candidates with experience as an Accounts Payable Assistant, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Accounts Administrator. Accounts Payable Assistant – Candidate...

Contracts & Revenue Analyst £38K - £46K - 12 month FTC Stafford - Hybrid/Office-based 3/2 days We’re looking for a detail-driven Contracts & Revenue Analyst to play a key role in how we manage customer contracts, billing, and stock performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining accurate data management with commercial analysis that genuinely influences decisions. The successful candidate will have excellent Excel and Power BI skills, worked within data analysis and administration roles previously. You’ll sit at the heart of Operations, Sales and Finance — owning contract data end-to-end and turning it into clear insights on revenue, utilisation and profitability. Duties to include: Contract & Billing Management * Set up and maintain customer contracts accurately across our 3 systems * Manage contract resigns, uplifts and contract changes, ensuring terms, rates and dates are always correct. * Process off-hire notices, final billing and...

Credit Controller – 18 Month Fixed-Term Contract Our client is currently seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is a great opportunity for a confident and organised individual with strong credit control experience. Key Responsibilities * Managing customer accounts and maintaining accurate ledgers * Proactively chasing outstanding debt by phone and email * Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries * Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts * Producing aged debt reports and supporting month-end activities * Liaising with internal departments to ensure timely resolution of issues The Ideal Candidate * Proven experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role * Excellent communication and negotiation skills * Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines * Comfortable working...

Order Closure Administrator; Wolverhampton; 6 month contract; £17.00ph paye; Inside Ir35 We currently have a requirement for an MRO Storefront Order Closure administrator to join our aerospace sector client’s dynamic team based in Wolverhampton during a period of transformation. This role is focused on supporting the end-to-end vendor PO receipt, shipment, invoicing, billing accuracy, and cash enablement activities within the MRO Storefront, ensuring timely, compliant, and accurate invoicing to customers. Currently the Storefront manages a high volume of manual and transactional order closure invoicing activities, including vendor Customer Portal, SAP and MRO Life closure transactions, invoice validation, turnback resolution, and coordination with internal quoting, buyer and invoicing teams, Finance, and customer-facing Storefront roles. The Order Closure Administrator will play a crucial role in stabilising these activities, improving accuracy, and supporting cash collection....

CREDIT CONTROL -Wolverhampton- Temp - 2 days in the office a month. Exciting opportunity for experienced Credit Control for a successful business near Wolverhampton on a temp basis. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic candidate who can take ownership of the Ledger and improve/increase collections. Key Responsibilities: Chasing outstanding payments via phone and email Allocating payments and reconciling accounts Resolving invoice queries promptly and professionally Maintaining accurate records of all communications Liaising with internal departments to ensure smooth cash flowWhat We're Looking For: Proven experience in credit control Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Proficiency in accounting software and Excel Available to start immediatelyAdditional Info: 2 days in the office a month Friendly and supportive team environment At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity...

Job title: Payroll Advisor Location : Warrington Job type: Fixed term contract - 6 months An excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Advisor has arisen onsite with one of our clients, a world leader within many key Engineering industries. This role is for Fixed term contract - 6 month in Warrington location. What will you do in this position? In this position you will be responsible for weekly payroll, set up and pay new starters and process leavers and termination payments. Main Responsibilities As a Payroll Advisor, you will be responsible for payroll projects including the implementation of a new payroll system, this includes but is not limited to the following Parallel running of payrolls, Data analysing the parallel payroll runs, Identifying discrepancies and causes, Assist with reviewing current processes and procedures and implementing new processes and procedures to be used in the new payroll system, Assist with documenting payroll training guidance,...

An organisation in the public sector is seeking an experienced Interim Contract Manager to support a focused project reviewing and assuring its Terms & Conditions and existing contract documentation. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong public-sector contract knowledge and can quickly step in to ensure compliance, highlight risks, and strengthen contractual governance. Client Details This organisation operates within the public sector. As a reputable and established entity, they focus on delivering impactful initiatives and upholding standards in their field. Description Review existing contracts and T&Cs to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policy. Identify risks, inconsistencies, gaps or outdated clauses, and provide clear recommendations. Strengthen contract governance and support audit readiness. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts are robust and fit for purpose. Provide specialist assurance...

Management Accountant | SME 3 Month FTC | Project Irlam | Manchester | Hybrid working Flexi Hours | Parking onsite Up to £45,000 depending on experience Our client is seeking an immediately available, experienced Management Accountant to support their finance team over a three-month period during a very busy year-end. A key part of this role is taking ownership of bank reconciliations, so strong experience in this area is essential. If you enjoy being hands-on, asking the right questions, and producing management accounts that truly drive business decisions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Role - What You'll Be Doing Balance sheet reconciliations with clear ownership and control Preparation of weekly performance reports with insightful analysis and commentary Supporting of the month‑end management accounts process Posting prepayments and accruals Management of Fixed Assets including depreciation postings Regular review of business costs, challenging...

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative and accounts experience to support a busy finance function. Key Responsibilities Accurate data entry and maintenance of financial records Supporting the accounts function, including Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable General administrative support to the finance team Using internal systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage information efficientlySkills & Experience Required Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role Strong computer skills and confidence using finance systems High level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to manage data entry tasks efficiently and meet deadlinesBenefits 27 days holiday (pro rata) Subsidised on-site canteen Free on-site gym Hours 9am – 5pmIf you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and looking for a fixed-term opportunity within...

Finance Procurement Analyst - Interim Department Finance / Procurement Job Purpose The Finance Procurement Analyst supports the procurement and finance functions by analysing spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving opportunities. The role focuses on financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, contract compliance, and data-driven insights to optimise procurement decisions and improve financial efficiency. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Financial Analysis Analyse procurement spend, pricing trends, and cost drivers to identify savings opportunities Prepare financial models, forecasts, and variance analyses related to procurement activities Monitor budget adherence and support cost-control initiatives Track purchase orders, invoices, and accruals to ensure financial accuracy Supplier & Contract Management Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and compliance Support contract reviews to ensure pricing, terms, and...

SF Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller and Accounts Receivable Assistant for a long term contract based in West Bromwich, Birmingham. Key Responsibilities: Daily cash allocation Daily bank reconciliations Manage your own portfolio of customer accounts Proactively chase overdue debt via phone and email Send daily invoices Resolve invoice and payment queries promptly Maintain accurate records and update the ledger daily Prepare aged debtor reports and highlight risks Work closely with internal teams to ensure timely payments Support with month-end tasks as required What We're Looking For: Proven experience in Credit Control and Accounts Receivable Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Confident using accounting systems and Excel Someone who can pick things up quickly and add value from day one What's on Offer: 6 Month contract Competitive pay A supportive, friendly finance team Potential...

We are recruiting on behalf of a client based in Stourbridge for an Interim Finance Manager to join them on a fixed-term contract. This is a 4–6 month interim position, with flexible working hours available for the right candidate. The salary is circa £40,000 per annum (pro rata). The role is primarily office based, although there may be the opportunity for occasional hybrid working. An immediate start is available, subject to DBS clearance. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the effective management of the college’s finance function, providing accurate, timely financial information and ensuring strong financial controls are maintained. The role will involve managing a small finance team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the Trust. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and support a small finance team of two, ensuring workloads are effectively prioritised and deadlines are met. * Oversee the day-to-day operation of the...

Project Accountant Birmingham (hybrid working) 6 month contract (inside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Project Accountant to support a Finance team following a major systems migration. This role will focus on validating and embedding a new Gross Margin Report that underpins revenue recognition, industry cost accuracy and customer profitability. Working closely with Finance, IT and a software development partner, you will test and validate revenue, cost and billing data, investigate variances, and ensure the reporting is robust, auditable and ready for use. Key responsibilities * Test and validate cost, revenue and billing lines within the Gross Margin Report * Identify, track and resolve calculation and data issues * Reconcile reporting to external industry cost and settlement data * Investigate root causes of variances * Document all testing and controls for audit and governance * Support wider finance initiatives including month-end and process...