124 jobs found in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Internal Auditor - Financial Controls (12-Month FTC) Warrington | Hybrid (3 days on-site) Salary up to £55,000 + Benefits We're working with a well-established organisation known for delivering essential services across a multi-site, operationally complex environment. With a strong focus on governance, risk and continuous improvement, they are investing in strengthening their financial controls and internal audit capabilities. Are you looking for a role where you can step in, take ownership and leave a lasting impact? We're supporting our client on a key 12-month project bringing in an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen financial controls, deliver high-quality audits, and help build long-term internal capability. This is more than just delivering audits, it's about shaping how things are done and leaving the function in a stronger place. The opportunity You'll take the lead on internal audits across core financial processes, providing independent assurance on the...

Temporary Accounts Assistant - estimated until September. Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis to support both Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions within the finance team. The role will ensure accurate processing of financial transactions, timely invoicing, effective credit control, and smooth supplier payment processes, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance function. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable (AR) * Raise and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner * Monitor customer accounts and ensure prompt payment of outstanding invoices * Carry out credit control activities, including chasing overdue payments via phone and email * Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies * Maintain accurate records of payments received and allocate cash correctly Accounts Payable (AP) * Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and...

Finance Verification & Compliance Officer (OST Admin) - 6 months Fixed Term 📍 Lichfield/Hybrid | 🕒 37.5 hours per week Join a team where accuracy drives impact. Are you detail-driven with a passion for finance, compliance, and making a real difference behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Finance Verification & Compliance Officer (OST Admin) to join our Operational Support Team in Lichfield, playing a crucial role in safeguarding financial integrity and supporting service delivery. What You’ll Be Doing In this key role, you’ll ensure that all financial data is accurate, compliant, and ready for processing. From verifying invoices to supporting payroll compliance, your work will directly impact the organisation’s financial health. Your responsibilities will include: Validating financial data, invoices, and service hours before system processing Ensuring commissioned, delivered, and invoiced hours align Supporting payroll compliance, including pay rates, annualised hours,...

Accounts Assistant Shrewsbury 6-Month Fixed Term Contract Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Office-based initially, with potential for hybrid working Salary £26,000 About the Role: This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation on a 6-month contract, supporting a key finance project. Following a recent system migration, the business is looking for additional support to review and resolve historic balances held on their legacy system ahead of its decommissioning. Key Responsibilities: * Review outstanding sales ledger balances and process refunds where required * Retrieve supporting documentation from the legacy finance system * Investigate historic debtor balances and take action to resolve or recover amounts * Liaise with internal departments and external contacts to progress queries * Identify unrecoverable balances and support write-off recommendations * Maintain clear and accurate records of all investigations Skills and Experience:...

Assistant Accountant Shrewsbury Temporary – permanent Monday – Friday – 8.30 - 17.00 with half hour lunch Salary - £30,000 - £37,000 per annum (D.O.E.) Our Shrewsbury-based client has a vacancy for an Assistant Accountant on a temporary - permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role within the finance team. Acting as the technical lead for day-to-day accounting operations, you will go beyond routine data entry and take full responsibility for the trial balance, cash and bank processes, and month-end close. Positioned between the Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk and the Financial Controller, you will ensure that transactional data is not only accurate but also developed into valuable financial insight. Key Responsibilities * Month-End Preparation: Lead the month-end closing process, ensuring all ledgers are closed and providing the Financial Controller and external accountants with a clean, reconciled trial balance. * Bank & Cash...

Interim Financial Controller/ 3-Month Contract Experienced Financial Controller required to support a busy finance team during a key period. You will take ownership of the month-end process, manage the AP and AR teams, ensure reporting deadlines are met and provide day-to-day leadership across the finance function. This is a hands-on role and being visible on-site is important. We are looking for somebody who can quickly build relationships, bring structure and keep the team on track. Immediate start preferred. This role would suit a professional contractor with easy access to Stretford. However longer-term, this role will be relocating. If you are a Qualified Accountant/ Professional contractor with experience working within a similar role, please contact me directly

Accounts Payable Administrator Hybrid working available £12.71 per hour Monday - Friday We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking for a hybrid role in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices Resolving invoice queries with internal teams and external suppliers Reconciliation of supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the wider finance team where required Requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively Confident communicator, both written and verbal...

Your new company Hays are partnering exclusively with a thriving and well-established manufacturing business based near Shrewsbury/Telford, known for its strong market presence and continued growth. Due to secondment, they are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Specialist to join their friendly finance team on a 12-15-month contract. Your new role This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger professional to take ownership of your own section of the ledger within a collaborative, supportive team.Key responsibilities will include: High-volume invoice processing using a digital scanning system 3-way matching of supplier invoices, purchase orders, and goods receipts Performing supplier statement reconciliations Proactively resolving supplier queries and building strong relationships Setting up new supplier accounts and staff expense accounts Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals...

Are you a recent Accounting or Finance graduate looking to kick-start your career? Do you have strong Excel skills and a proactive, can-do attitude? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Client Details We are working with a well-established organisation within the education sector who are looking to appoint a Finance Graduate on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive finance team with real potential for long-term development. Description This position will give you valuable exposure to core finance operations. Responsibilities will include: Processing high volumes of sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently Raising invoices and managing billing queries Maintaining accurate financial records and systems Supporting cash allocation and reconciliation activities Liaising with internal teams to resolve discrepancies Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks Profile We are looking for someone who...

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Rate: £400 to £550 a day DOE Type: Interim, Full Time Location: Manchester (Hybrid working) Sellick Partnership are supporting a progressive Local Authority to appoint a Finance Business Partner to join their forward‑thinking finance team. This is a strategic and commercially focused role, offering the opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, influence decision‑making, and drive value for money across a wide range of services. You will play a key role in supporting the Council's long‑term financial sustainability, helping to shape how resources are allocated and enabling services to deliver meaningful outcomes for the borough. Key responsibilities of the role: Act as a trusted financial advisor to internal services and key stakeholders Provide robust financial insight, analysis, and challenge Support budget setting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Contribute to commercial activity and income generation initiatives...

Job Title: Operations Analyst / Reconciliation Analyst Duration: 5 Months Location: Manchester / Hybrid (4 days per week in the office) Salary: £20.81 per hour PAYE Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. About the Opportunity Are you an analytical professional with experience in Financial Services Operations, Reconciliations, Finance, or Investment Administration? Our client, a leading global banking organisation, is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst to join their Manchester-based team on a 5-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience investigating discrepancies, managing...

Your new company This fast‑growing renewable‑energy distributor has quickly established itself as a major player in the solar and clean‑tech market, supplying panels, inverters, battery storage and related technologies to installers and commercial partners across the UK, Ireland and Europe. With a strong focus on innovation, technical expertise and customer support, the business operates multiple warehouses and sales hubs internationally, enabling rapid delivery and large‑scale project capability. Their team works closely with clients to provide high‑quality products, reliable service and forward‑thinking energy solutions that support the transition to a more sustainable future. Your new role The Management Accountant will support financial planning, reporting, and performance analysis across the organisation's operations. The role will focus on budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and providing commercial insight to support strategic decision‑making. You will: Prepare...

Company Accountant (AAT Qualified) – Contract (Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000–£45,000 Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am–4:30pm | Fri 8:30am–1:00pm Start Date: Must be available to start ASAP Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a small, friendly manufacturing business in Chesterfield. This hands‑on Company Accountant role is ideal for someone with up to five years’ experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a close‑knit team where everyone supports each other. This is a contract role with the potential to become permanent, offering stability, autonomy, and a genuinely welcoming working environment. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations across multiple small businesses within the group. This is a practical, processing‑focused role with plenty of variety — from reconciliations and VAT to import/export routines and supporting a systems transition. Because this is a small...

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Temp to Perm) Location: Aston, Birmingham Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience). Part time hours considered Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team based in Aston, Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking for a temporary role with the potential to become a permanent position following a successful probationary period. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate processing of transactions and maintaining high standards of financial administration. Experience using QuickBooks is essential. Key Responsibilities Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments. Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts. Bank reconciliations and...

Assistant Management Accountant to work on a temporary - permanent basis Salary : £35,000- £40,000 Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham Responsible for providing support to the business, including analyzing performance and monitoring KPIs. Responsible for general accounting duties such as the month end reporting process, balance sheet control reconciliations and accurate processing of general accounting transactions. - Responsible for the analysis of tooling project costs, project outturn forecasts and sales and margin trading - Maintain and reconcile balance sheet controls - Preparation and processing of general ledger journals - Review and update standard costs, including material COGS and BOMs - Responsible for the maintenance of the ERP system and the Sage Financials system. - Support stock control process - Raise sales invoices from delivery notes and tooling, project and ad-hoc sales invoices as required - Process purchase invoices into the accounts system with...

SF Partners are currently working with a fantastic SME not-for-profit organisation based in Birmingham. They are looking to on board an experienced Financial Controller to manage the day to day finances of the organisation whilst managing a small team and developing the finance function from a systems perspective. This is a great role within a friendly and supportive team. This is a 12-month Fixed-Term-Contract.  Key tasks: - Support the development and lead delivery of the organisation's financial strategy - Ensure financial plans align with organisational priorities, growth and sustainability - Provide strategic financial advice to SMT, CEO, Finance and Audit Committee and the Board - Lead organisation-wide budgeting and forecasting processes - Support and challenge managers to effectively plan, manage and deliver against budgets - Build financial capability across managers through coaching, guidance and training - Provide clear, actionable financial insights to inform...

We are looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Payroll Manager to join this dynamic People Services function. You will work as part of a large, collaborative payroll leadership team, sharing responsibility for the delivery of a complex, high‑volume payroll service covering a varied workforce. This is both a hands‑on and strategic position. You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals while also contributing to service improvement, process optimisation, and long‑term planning across the wider payroll function. Key Responsibilities Guide, support, and develop payroll officers, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processing in a high‑volume environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, audit requirements, and internal policies. Work closely with fellow Payroll Managers to coordinate workloads, share expertise, and maintain consistent service standards across the team. Use and...

Finance Controller Location: Mold Salary: upto £23.08 p/hour - £45,000 p/year Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary (with potential to become permanent) Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Controller to join a fast-paced and dynamic business based in Mold. This is a key role focused heavily on contract reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy and supporting the smooth running of the finance function. There is strong potential for this position to develop into a management role. Key Responsibilities Carrying out detailed contract reconciliations Accurately processing accruals and prepayments Performing month-end reconciliations and closing activities Identifying discrepancies and making necessary financial adjustments Managing and executing payment runs Ensuring all financial records are accurate and up to date Supporting wider finance operations within a fast-paced environment...

Purchase Ledger Clerk | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | £26,000 per annum | Temporary to Permanent| Full-Time | Fully Onsite Astute Recruitment are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on behalf of a successful and growing business based in Kirkby-in Ashfield. This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys working in a busy finance department and has strong accounts payable experience. Key Responsibilities: * Processing high volumes of purchase invoices * Matching, batching and coding invoices * Reconciling supplier statements * Investigating and resolving invoice queries * Preparing payment runs * Maintaining accurate supplier records * Assisting with month-end procedures * Liaising with suppliers and internal departments The Ideal Candidate: * Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience * Strong reconciliation skills * Excellent attention to detail * Ability to manage a high-volume workload * Good...

Role: Interim Management Accountant Type: Interim Contract 3-6 months Rate: £300 - £350 per day Hybrid Working: 2-3 days on-site per week Location: South Yorkshire Sellick Partnership are supporting an education organisation in South Yorkshire with the recruitment of an Interim Management Accountant to provide financial support during a busy period within the finance team. Key responsibilities include: Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports Budget monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis Supporting budget holders with financial information and advice Assisting with year-end processes and audit requirements Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with regulations Producing management information to support decision-making The ideal candidate will have: Previous Management Accountant experience within the education sector, such as schools, academies, colleges, universities, or other education organisations is essential...