22 jobs found in Preston

Finance Shared Services Manager - Interim Blackburn (Hybrid - up to 3 days in the office per week) Excellent day rate depending on experience. Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership? We're looking for a Finance Shared Services Manager to lead the delivery of high-performing finance operations in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. Based in Blackburn, this interim role offers hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the autonomy to work in a way that suits your lifestyle while making a measurable impact on our business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of core finance services including Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Billing, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with statutory and internal deadlines. Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with...

Your new company We are working with a well-established and growing business within the industrial supply sector that is seeking a proactive and hands-on Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy organisation in a broad, all-round accounts position where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.The successful candidate will enjoy working across multiple areas of finance, building strong internal and external relationships, and taking ownership of a varied workload. With the opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period, this role would suit someone looking for stability, long-term prospects and the chance to make a real impact from day one. Your new role As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the finance function across a range of duties including: Accounts Payable (purchase ledger) Accounts Receivable (sales ledger) Credit control...

Vivid are currently partnered with a PE backed Manufacturing business in Mancester, to secure an Interim Financial Controller as a stop gap for maternity cover, starting by mid September. The successful candidate should have prior experience in: Key Responsibilities * Financial Reporting & Compliance: * Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards * Ensure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. * Manage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. * Financial Control & Operations: * Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity. * Manage and optimize all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions....

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...

Accounts Assistant – Ashton, Wigan – ongoing possibly temp to perm – to start ASAP - £13.45 - £14.42 per hour depending on experience We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within an established business based in Ashton-in-Makerfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and processing a large number of invoices. You will be supporting the finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit control, with a particular focus on purchase ledger duties. Key Responsibilities * Requesting and processing purchase orders (POs) * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching invoices to POs and goods received notes (GRNs) * Dealing with purchase order queries and supplier issues * Reviewing and resolving invoice discrepancies * Raising and processing customer invoices * Processing payments...

Payroll Officer (Monthly Payroll) - Rolling Temp Contract Warrington | In‑House Payroll | £15-£16ph | Start ASAP A major organisation in Warrington is seeking a Payroll Officer to support their monthly payroll operations on a rolling temporary contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. You'll begin fully office‑based for the first 5 days, then move to a 3/2 hybrid split, working within a close‑knit payroll team of five. The role covers end‑to‑end processing for around 3,000 employees, forming part of a wider payroll population of 20,000. Key Responsibilities Delivering full monthly payroll processing for approximately 3,000 employees Managing starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee lifecycle updates Handling statutory payments, deductions, benefits, and payroll adjustments Providing clear and timely support on payroll queries across the organisation Completing payroll checks, reconciliations, and compliance documentation Collaborating with a team of...

Payroll Advisor x2 - 6 Month FTC or Temp Liverpool | In‑House Payroll | £33,333.89 or £15-£16ph | Fully Office‑Based A large, well‑established organisation is looking for two Payroll Advisors to support their high‑volume payroll operations on a 6‑month fixed term or temporary basis. You'll work fully on‑site within a busy payroll team of 13, delivering accurate processing across 29,000 employees and five payroll cycles. Strong Excel capability, VLOOKUPs and PivotTables is essential. Key Responsibilities Managing high‑volume payroll cycles across UK Lunar, Weekly, Monthly x2 Processing employee lifecycle changes including starters, leavers, and contractual amendments Administering statutory payments and deductions across multiple payroll frequencies Providing timely support on payroll queries to employees and managers Preparing payroll outputs, checks, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance Using advanced Excel tools to manage, analyse, and validate large data sets...

My client is a logistics firm looking for a Payroll & Benefits Analyst. Working across 3 payrolls and working with a friendly, lively team you will be working on SAP on a hands on basis running a high volume payroll as well as payrolling flexible benefits and having a good working knowledge of benefits. Job Description Working as the Payroll & Benefits Analyst, you will be responsible for the joint running of 3 payrolls totalling around 1500. This role requires checking payroll before the pay run and correcting any discrepancies ahead of running payroll. The role would suit someone who has used SAP previously. Responsibilities End to end processing of monthly payrolls Analyse pre-payroll reports, reconciling discrepancies ahead of preparing final payroll authorisation Manual Calculations Handling all pay queries Inputting working hours and deductions to system P45's,P60's, P11d's HMRC & RTI submissions Ensure monthly payroll information, including overtime and...

Your new company A large organisation is undertaking a major finance transformation programme to modernise its financial processes, systems and operating model. As part of this significant change initiative, they are seeking an experienced finance professional to support the design and implementation of a new Project Accounting framework within a complex and evolving environment. Your new role As the ERP Finance Process Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the future Project Accounting model, working closely with finance leaders, subject matter experts, programme teams and business change colleagues. You will provide specialist expertise to support ERP design decisions across project accounting processes, including project ledgers, budgeting, forecasting, income recognition, reporting, controls and data requirements. You will translate business requirements into practical finance process and system designs, assess the impact of proposed changes on people, processes and...

Senior Accounts Payable ClerkLocation: Manchester City Centre Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid About the Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a global organisation based in Manchester City Centre on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller based in Germany, you will take ownership of the UK Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently while building strong relationships with both UK and international stakeholders. This role would suit a proactive Accounts Payable professional who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, multinational environment and can quickly make a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the UK entity. Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Prepare and administer...

We are delighted to be supporting a dynamic retail business based in Greater Manchester in their search for an Temporary  Financial Accountant. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys the interim market or is keen to do a temporary role while they search for a longer term opportunity.  As part of the financial accounting team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting & compliance. Lead on inter-company accounting processes for the UK, collaborating with other group finance teams to ensure timely month-end reporting. Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet statements for various operating expenses within the UK business. Assist the Finance Manager with financial accounting tasks, management reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. Support statutory reporting duties, including the production of statutory accounts, VAT, tax filings, and liaising with auditors. Ensure SOX controls are operated...

Finance Officer, Manchester City Based. 6-Month Contract £17.03 per hour, Immediate Start. Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm OR 8am to 4pm (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 WFH) We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a high performing, welcoming team on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the confidence to work across the full ledger and month-end process. Essentials as Finance Officer * Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping. * Excellent knowledge of journals, including permanent and reversing journals. * Strong full ledger knowledge and confidence working across the ledger. * Experience supporting the month-end close process, including posting journals through to the ledger. * Ability to prepare month-end variance analysis and support position reviews following soft close. * Advanced Excel skills are essential – you’ll need to understand the logic behind formulas and...

IMH are looking to recruit a reliable Council Tax Investigation Officer in Revenue and Benefits for our client based in Manchester M15 5BA The role will involve working within the Council Tax Unit on the Revenues and Benefits Service, You will provide specialist support across the HMRC Data Matching Project that is due to commence this financial year and support the investigation and resolution of complex case work. The role involves analysing and validating information received from HMRC and other data sources, identifying discrepancies, conducting detailed account reviews, and ensuring that Council Tax records are accurate and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedural requirements. A significant aspect of the role involves handling complex and sensitive case work, including matters escalated through the Council’s formal complaints process. This requires the investigation of account histories, assessment of evidence, interpretation of...

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...

Payroll Administrator (Temporary - Until October) Stockport | Accountancy Practice | £14 - £15ph | Start ASAP | 3 Days office / 2 WFH available A well‑established accountancy practice in Stockport is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll bureau on a temporary basis until October. You'll be working within a busy bureau environment handling payroll for approximately 120 clients, using BrightPay and managing end‑to‑end processing. Key Responsibilities Weekly and monthly payroll administration across a varied client portfolio Managing and validating time and attendance data Handling payroll queries, deductions, and adjustments Running payroll reports and supporting compliance tasksIdeal Experience Previous bureau payroll experience Strong working knowledge of BrightPay Comfortable managing high‑volume, multi‑client payrolls (around 120 clients) Strong communication and organisational skills Proactive and able to start immediatelyContract Details...

Transactional Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Central Knutsford Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum Contract: Maternity Cover (Fixed-Term – Duration to be Confirmed) Howard James Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Transactional Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing business based in Central Knutsford. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience to join a friendly finance team on a maternity cover contract. Key Responsibilities * Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. * Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries. * Match purchase orders to invoices and ensure all supporting documentation is attached. * Post invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct coding within the accounting system. * Prepare and reconcile monthly supplier statements. * Respond to internal and external queries via telephone and email. * Prepare and process...

This role is based in South Manchester, in Wilmslow. SK9 This role would suit someone who has experience with UK & either Irish or EMEA payroll. Nordic, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain experience within EMEA would be very beneficial. This role is a 12-month contract paying between £30,000 - £40,000 and can offer some fantastic company benefits including hybrid working. Main duties and responsibilities within the role: Processing end to end payroll within the UK, Ireland and EMEA regions. Processing statutory payments and benefits calculations Dealing with complex payroll queries from staff Manual calculations Processing statutory payments such as sick pay, holiday pay etc Involvement in large payroll projects Strong understanding of payroll legislation across UK & EMEA regions Main company benefits: Healthcare Dental Life assurance Income protection EAP Share option scheme Hybrid working (Mon and Fri from home, Tues - Thurs in office) Free parking Good...

The role of Finance Administrator role in Deeside within the industrial/manufacturing sector involves ensuring the smooth processing and management of customer accounts, invoices, and payments. This temporary position plays a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the accounting team. Client Details An industrial/manufacturing business based in Deeside who have experienced rapid growth over the last few years. Description Processing customer invoices and ensuring their accuracy. Allocating payments to the correct customer accounts. Monitoring outstanding balances and ensuring timely collections. Handling customer queries related to invoices and payments. Maintaining up-to-date and accurate sales ledger records. Supporting month-end reconciliation processes. Collaborating with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies. Providing administrative support to the finance department as needed.Profile A successful Finance Administrator should have:...

We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Administrator to join a well-established organisation based in West Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking to develop their finance career within a supportive team. As part of a small, close-knit team, you will play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are accurately recorded and monitored. You’ll work closely with both internal departments and external partners, helping to maintain the smooth running of financial operations. Key Responsibilities Purchase ledger filing Printing, scanning Uploading purchase ledger invoices Creating invoice records on the finance system About You Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail Confident using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving Eager to learn and develop within a finance role A team player who enjoys...

Credit Controller The Opportunity We are working with a well-established organisation based in Leeds, to recruit for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a 6-12 month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive credit professional to join a supportive business and make an immediate impact. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding payments, and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting the business's cash flow objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain a portfolio of customer accounts. Proactively chase outstanding invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence. Monitor aged debt and deliver effective debt reduction strategies. Investigate and resolve customer queries and disputes promptly. Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate records. Produce...