9 jobs found in Preston

Your new company I am currently working with a Lancashire based manufacturing organisation experiencing rapid growth, built on a foundation of craftsmanship, community values, and continuous improvement. The company has expanded its capabilities and workforce in recent years, driven by strong customer relationships and a reputation for dependable, high‑quality production. They are based in Preston and are now looking to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team on a temporary and full-time basis. Due to continued business expansion, they are looking to increase their headcount. Your new role The role supports the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes, and providing reliable data that helps managers understand costs, performance, and profitability. In a manufacturing setting, this often includes deeper involvement in inventory, production costs, and operational analysis. Key...

Are you passionate about driving value and efficiency in procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise makes a real impact? If so, this is your opportunity to join our client as a Procurement Officer and play a key role in shaping procurement strategies within a dynamic and collaborative team. Role Details Contract Type: Temporary (potential to become permanent) Hours: Full-Time (36.5 hours per week) Location: L39 Salary: £35,000 - £44,000 per annum (depending on experience)What You'll Do As a Procurement Officer, you will be instrumental in ensuring the organisation achieves best value and compliance across all procurement activities. Your responsibilities will include: Strategic Procurement: Work closely with the Head of Procurement to develop and implement effective procurement strategies aligned with organisational goals. Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to university policies and ethical...

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...

Bid & Sales Lead - Public Sector Executive-Level | Revenue Ownership | 2-Year FTC (Pathway to Permanency) Drive Growth. Win Strategic Work. Shape Market Position. We are appointing a senior Bid & Sales Leader to take ownership of our public sector revenue growth. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for pipeline generation, bid conversion, and long-term contract value. You will operate at executive level, leading complex public sector bids from qualification through to award and mobilisation. Success in this role will be measured by revenue secured, win rates improved, and strategic accounts developed. What You Will Own A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads Forecast...

Management Accountant £45k 3 - 6 months Wirral Hybrid Management Accountant required to join a well-established and unique not-for-profit organisation on an temporary, full - time basis for 3-6 months. My client is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join their dynamic and fast-moving finance function. As the Management Accountant you will report to the Head of Finance supporting the provision of an effective management accounting function. Key responsibilities of the Management Accountant; Delivery of monthly management accounts including flash position and detailed management accounts pack within deadlines Provide analysis of key drivers of position including variance analysis Engage with key stakeholders to ensure all information is received and accurate to inform the financial position Provide ad hoc analysis and additional management information to stakeholders to support delivery of their budget and financial targets Assist with the budgeting and...

Job Advert Interim Accountant Fixed Term Contract – 12 months Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria The Role: The Interim Accountant role is to aid in the process of accurate and timely management accounting reporting for the central division, the role requires the use of multiple accounting systems and business partnering with a diverse amount of finance & non-finance stakeholders. What you’ll be doing: Reporting and FP&A for holding entities. Supporting the production of insightful monthly management accounts. Supporting accurate P&L and cash flow budgets and forecasts. Supporting System Improvement and Management for Central & Shared Services. Following streamlined processes in a strong internal control environment.Principle Accountabilities: Preparing the management accounts and assisting in the statutory reporting, external audit, forecasting and budgeting processes for James Fisher Asset Information Services Ltd- a trading James Fisher PLC subsidiary (including VAT...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Senior Finance Technician/Assistant Accountant to join Cheshire East Council on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities * Support the Finance Business Partner in delivering financial management support to services such as Libraries and Housing. * Assist with the annual closure of accounts, including preparation of working papers and supporting schedules. * Contribute to in-year budget monitoring, ensuring accurate financial reporting and variance analysis. * Support the annual budget setting process for service areas within the Place directorate. * Prepare financial reports, forecasts and analysis to support managers and senior stakeholders. * Provide finance advice and support to service managers to help them manage their budgets effectively. * Maintain accurate financial records and...

We are partnering exclusively with a leading business services provider, in their search for an Interim Accounting Analyst. This is a 3-month temporary role (with a high likelihood of extension) based in Leeds offering a hybrid working model (3 days in office) and a day rate between £220 to £240 per day via umbrella. The Role You will provide immediate capacity to a busy finance team supporting a large public sector contract. This is a hands-on, proactive role focused on strengthening daily business-as-usual operations, ensuring stringent reconciliations are met , and supporting urgent year-end audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank, revenue, and cash banking reconciliations to meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). General Ledger: Prepare and manage General Ledger (GL) and balance sheet reconciliations. Audit Support: Support external audit remediation by gathering evidence and addressing queries before the March 31st...

Finance Assistant Leeds - Hybrid - 2 days in office per week 12 months contract £16.41 ph PAYE Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. Our client is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. They help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. A culture driven by their people, over 40,000 strong, serving their clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures. As a member of their global brokerage team, you'll help their clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses They are...