21 jobs found in Southport

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...

Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a leading UK business specialising in decarbonisation, district heating, energy generation, and energy infrastructure solutions. Due to increased workload, the company is seeking an experienced individual to support their finance team on a 3-month temporary basis.This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Credit Controller who enjoys building customer relationships, resolving payment queries, and reducing aged debt. Your new role Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring payments are collected in line with agreed terms. Chasing outstanding invoices via telephone, email, and written correspondence. Investigating and resolving customer payment queries. Allocating cash receipts and reconciling customer accounts. Monitoring aged debt and producing regular reports. Maintaining accurate customer account records. Working closely with internal departments to resolve account discrepancies....

Job Title:           Assistant Accountant Location:          Warrington (WA1) Pay Rate:           £15 - £20 p/hr (DOE) Shifts:                 Mon - Fri 09:00-17:00hrs (100% office based role) Contract:           Temporary Ongoing We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for our client to be office based in the Woolston area of Warrington.  As the Assistant Accountant, your duties will be: Review & Approve supplier invoices and payments. Review & Approve Purchase orders. Prepare journal entries. Assist with month-end and year-end close processes. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Assist with finance administration and finance reconciliations. Processing post received at the office. Generate regular financial reports and management information. Monitor financial transactions to ensure compliance with company policies. Support external and internal audit requirements by providing documentation and explanations. Maintain accurate financial...

Management Accountant William Stobart & Son Location: Appleton, Warrington Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm Contract: Full-time, office based Positions available: 2 William Stobart & Son is experiencing rapid growth, and we are now looking to recruit two Management Accountants to join our finance team based in Appleton. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on finance professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing business. The finance team is small, so the role will be varied and will require someone who is happy to get involved across a broad range of accounting and finance activities. The Role The Management Accountant will support the production of accurate and timely financial information, working closely with operational teams and heads of department to provide insight and support decision-making. Key responsibilities will include: Preparing management accounts and...

Accounts Payable Analyst Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid 4 days a week onsite) Rate: £160–£200 per day Contract: 24 months Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading energy company for an experienced Accounts Payable Analyst to join their Finance team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced finance function, supporting the end-to-end Accounts Payable process while helping to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement through the use of AP automation technology. Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll play a key role in ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and supporting the ongoing development of finance systems and processes. The Role As an Accounts Payable Analyst, you will be responsible for managing supplier invoices, supporting payment processes, resolving queries, and maintaining accurate financial records....

Accounts Payable Lead Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid 4 days a week onsite) Rate: £350–£450 per day Contract: 24 Months Morson are recruiting on behalf of a leading energy company for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join their Finance team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of the Accounts Payable function, driving operational excellence, process improvements, and ensuring the efficient delivery of end-to-end purchase-to-pay activities. Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will lead the Accounts Payable team, maximise the use of AP automation tools, and play a key role in strengthening financial controls, compliance, and reporting across the business. The Role As the Accounts Payable Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Accounts Payable function while supporting wider finance operations. You will oversee the performance of the AP team, ensure...

Group Financial Controller – SaaS Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: 12 Months Rate: £400–£500 per day IR35: Outside IR35 We're recruiting an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, PE-backed SaaS business on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead Group financial reporting and controls across a multi-entity, multi-currency environment while supporting continued growth and acquisitions. Key Responsibilities * Lead monthly Group consolidations across 4–5 entities. * Prepare consolidated financial statements and management accounts. * Ensure compliance with IFRS, FRS 102 and UK GAAP. * Manage statutory reporting and external audits. * Support Board and investor reporting. * Drive finance process improvements and ERP implementation. * Support M&A activity and post-acquisition integration. Requirements * ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. * Proven Group Financial Controller or Group Reporting experience. *...

Account Payable Specialist - Manchester- Temp - Hybrid once trained. Gleeson Recruitment Group is partnering with an established and welcoming business who are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their finance team on a full time temporary basis. Description As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for: Process supplier invoices, credit notes and payments accurately and on time Manage and resolve supplier queries with professionalism and pace Complete supplier statement reconciliations Process employee expense claims Maintain and update supplier master data Support supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with preferred supplier processesProfile To be successful for the Accounts Payable Specialist role, you must: Be helpful, enthusiastic and committed team player who can learn quickly Be Computer literate with experience with Excel, and Word Have strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively under...

AP Transformation Manager (6 Month Fixed Term Contract – potential to extend to a 9/12-month contract) Manchester City Centre (Hybrid Working) Salary - £60,000 - £80,000 (Depending on Experience) Axon Moore has a great opportunity available for an experienced AP Transformation Manager to join a fantastic and growing e-commerce business on a fixed-term basis in Manchester City Centre. This is a senior interim role created to lead the end-to-end transformation of the Accounts Payable function during a period of rapid business growth. The AP team will report directly into this role for the duration of the contract The successful candidate will be a seasoned AP transformation specialist, have a background in businesses operating at £100m+ turnover, and a demonstrable track record of delivering sustainable process change. By the end of the contract, the role will have, embedded improved processes, documented SOPs, led change implementation, identified and embedded AI tools...

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...

E & M Talent Partners are currently supporting an exceptional organisation in the Middleton area who due to a restructure and growth, are looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to their team. You will be part of a small finance department but carry sole ownership of the Credit Control function, working closely with the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for managing the credit and collections process, ensuring the timely collection of all customer payments and minimise the risk of bad debts. Duties include but are not limited to: - Managing the Accounts Receivable by monitoring outstanding invoices -Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email and letter -Negotiate payment plans and settlements -Investigate and resolve disputes and queries whilst collaborating with sales and other departments -Assess and review the credit worthiness of new and exsisting accounts using credit check software, analysing financial statements and credit reports...

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...

Payroll Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover) Salary: £24,500 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm We are looking for a reliable and organised Payroll Assistant to join our busy team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and an eye for detail to support the smooth running of payroll operations in a fast-paced logistics environment. Key Responsibilities * Accurately process and verify drivers' working hours. * Collate and input agency workers' timesheets. * Assist with the preparation and administration of weekly payroll. * Resolve payroll queries in a timely and professional manner. * Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information. * Liaise with managers to ensure timesheets and payroll information are submitted correctly and on time. * Carry out general payroll administration and filing. * Support the...

Financial Accountant (Temp to Perm) Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester (1 day working from home per week) Contract: Temporary (Minimum 3 months) with potential to become permanent Hours: 40 hours per week About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a global manufacturing business at a critical time. this position will be offered at first on a temporary basis, with the intention of becoming permanent. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced accountant who can work independently from the outset with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be confident, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of their work, while analysing large volumes of financial data and supporting the wider finance function across a broad range of financial accounting activities. If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact and become a trusted member of the finance team, this is an excellent...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Purchasing and Creditors Administrator to work within the North Wales Police Force Location: Colwyn Bay Contract Type: Temporary Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hour per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour Are you ready to make a difference in the public sector? Join our client as a Purchasing and Creditors Administrator! This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential purchasing and cash services that ensure value for money and deliver exceptional customer service. Role Purpose: As a key member of the team, you will carry out purchasing and payments administration with precision and efficiency, adhering to legislation and internal policies. Your role will be vital in keeping operations running smoothly. What You'll Do: Purchasing: - Process purchasing and payments transactions accurately and on time. - Maintain orders and invoices, ensuring all records are up to date. - Highlight discrepancies to...

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...

Finance Manager | Crewe | £60,000 - £65,000 + Bonus 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working Looking for a broad and impactful Finance Manager role where you can lead a team, own month-end reporting processes, and work closely with senior stakeholders? We're partnering with a highly respected organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth. As Finance Manager, you'll lead a small finance team while taking ownership of monthly reporting, statutory accounts, audit management and financial controls. Key responsibilities: Lead, mentor and develop a small finance team Oversee monthly management reporting and MI packs Manage statutory, regulatory reporting Coordinate year-end processes and external audits Produce government and stakeholder reporting Drive financial control and process improvement initiatives Manage key external relationships, including auditors and outsourced providersAbout you: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE with the right...

I am recruiting for a Purchase & Sales Ledger Administrator for a very well-established and highly reputable business in Congleton. In this role, you will be required to assist with the activities involved in the operating of a busy Accountants. Duties * Raise and send invoices * Examining time reports to assist with evaluation of productivity * Send clients statements, * Quarterly payroll bills * 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 * General admin duties as required 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 attention to detail is vital to ensure the accuracy of the...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant / Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Brighouse. This is a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting a busy finance function within a fast-paced commercial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process • Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution • Processing payment runs and maintaining supplier records • Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments • Supporting month-end and audit preparation • Monitoring VAT, imports, and related financial processes • Assisting with finance systems improvements and process documentation • Supporting wider finance administration as required We are looking for candidates with: • Strong Accounts Payable experience • Excellent reconciliation and journal posting skills • Good Excel and finance systems knowledge • Strong attention to detail and...

Credit Controller - Temporary contract until end of 2026 Location: Keighley (with occasional travel to Nottingham) Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm The Opportunity We are looking for a proactive and motivated Credit Controller to take full ownership of a substantial national ledger valued at approximately £2.6 million. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident self-starter who enjoys working independently and taking responsibility for the end-to-end credit control process. You'll play a key role in managing customer accounts across the UK, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Take full ownership of a national customer ledger worth approximately £2.6 million. * Manage and monitor customer accounts across the UK. * Proactively chase outstanding payments via...