61 jobs found in Whitehaven

Interim Head of Finance – Ambleside - £55,000 to £58,000 – Offered on a day rate or Fixed Term Contract – Minimum of 3 months – Hybrid We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Interim Head of Finance to provide strategic and operational financial leadership for a thriving and fantastic charity based in Ambleside. This a try wonderful charity based in the Lake District. Entering into an exciting phase of transformation they are seeking a talented individual to be able to undertake the day to day responsibilities of the role whilst undertaking a review of current systems and processes. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a key role within the Senior Leadership Team, supporting Trustees and senior colleagues with clear financial insight, robust governance and strong financial management. They are seeking someone in two parts * Initial 3 to 4 months to assess the department and review systems and processess * Permanent role * It maybe the same person goes temp...

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 Management Accountant to join a well-established and growing business in Wigan within the manufacturing/distribution sector. This is a fully on-site role offering a broad and hands-on position within a busy finance function, supporting the day-to-day operations as well as month-end and reporting processes.This role would suit someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident managing multiple aspects of the finance function, including both transactional and management accounting responsibilities. Your new role Manage sales ledger and credit control, including trading limits, bad debt monitoring and high-risk accounts Oversee orders on hold, forward orders and new customer account set-up Maintain and reconcile customer accounts, including cash posting and query resolution Handle purchase ledger processes, including preparation, monitoring and supplier payments Perform bank inputting and reconciliations Manage and control...

Credit Controller (Spanish & Italian speaking) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Credit Controller in the Darlington area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business and a global power technology leader that specialises in generators and alternative fuel engines. Would you like to work with peers and stakeholders to support business goals? Does this sound like your next career move? The Role: This role is for a Credit Controller —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Achieving world-class collection metrics on assigned accounts Weekly accounts reviews and support periodic internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley control testing as required Working directly on cash collection accounts for designated Customers Administrative tasks such as manual...

Role: Purchase Ledger Clerk Location: Esh Winning Contract Duration; 6 months initially SaLary £27-28k Purpose of the Purchase Ledger Clerk; To ensure supplier invoices and payments are processed with accuracy and in a timely manner. To take ownership and maintain accurate supplier accounts. Ensure account issues are resolved to minimise impact with operations. Working within a purchase ledger team to ensure accurate management across all ledgers. Key Responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Clerk: * Processing purchase invoices in the accounting system. * Ensuring 3-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes and purchase invoice. * Pro-actively resolving invoice variances with suppliers and operations. * Raise BACS runs on a timely basis. * Reconcile supplier statements in a timely manner. * Ensure compliance with CIS and VAT. * Manually coding invoices and ensuring all invoices are duly authorised. * Perform regular housekeeping checks and ensure ledgers are tidy. *...

The Company Accountant will oversee financial operations and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Based in Newcastle, this role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in managing financial records and processes. Client Details This opportunity is with an organisation known for its commitment to delivering high-quality services. The company has a well-established presence and offers a supportive environment for its employees to excel in their respective fields. Description Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring all entries are properly recorded. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes effectively and efficiently. Collaborate with internal teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities. Monitor cash flow and provide regular financial updates to management. Ensure compliance with tax regulations and liaise...

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant with payroll experience to join our finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to join a growing business, with the potential to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, covering transactional accounting duties alongside payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of key finance tasks. Key Responsibilities: Accounts: * Processing purchase invoices, supplier statements, and credit notes * Maintaining purchase and sales ledger records accurately * Assisting with supplier payment runs * Performing bank, supplier, and account reconciliations * Supporting invoicing and credit control activities * Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments where required * Assisting with month-end finance...

Job Title:           Credit Controller (Hybrid) Location:           Warrington, Cheshire  Salary:               £27,996 Hrs :                   08:00 - 17:00 / 11:00-20:00hrs (Mon-Fri) Contract:            Ongoing (Maternity cover) Company/Job Role An exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller has arisen for our client, who are a global leading business, providing hi-tech procurement and supply chain solutions for global customers across the manufacturing and industrial sectors. This position is an ongoing contract to cover Maternity Leave, working in a Hybrid role (2 days office/3 from home). The working hours may potentially be changing to 11am-8pm from July, therefore flexibility is required. Working within a small team, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the companys credit process and ensuring customers payments are made in an accurate and timely fashion. As the Credit Controller your duties will be :- Maximise collections to agreed payment terms Work to...

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...

Michael Page are currently recruiting for a Management Accountant based in Salford. Client Details An exciting global business with key finance offices based in Manchester. Description Prepare and analyse financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making. Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Monitor and manage cash flow to maintain financial stability. Provide insights into financial performance and recommend improvements where necessary. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial alignment with operational goals. Assist with statutory reporting and liaise with external auditors when required. Maintain accurate financial records and implement process improvements where applicable. Support the wider Accounting & Finance team in Salford with ad hoc projects and tasks.Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of accounting...

Fin Search are recruiting an Assistant Accountant on an initial up to 6 month FTC for a well performing, market leading business in Bradford. The business is operating a hybrid working model – 2 days in the office and 3 days at home. This role is an unrivalled opportunity for bright and forward thinking accounts assistant or assistant accountant looking for a step in to a commercially focused role relevant to AAT/CIMA or ACCA studies with a clear progression route. As an Assistant Accountant, you will be reporting in to an qualified Finance Business Partner, responsible for assisting with month end processes and controls with a focus on providing a business partnering service to key stakeholders within the business. Duties will include, however are not limited to, balance sheet reconciliations, assisting internal stakeholders with forecasting, producing month end journals such as accruals and prepayments, assisting with variance analysis and profitability analysis. The...

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for a fast-paced, high-volume role where technical accuracy and compliance really matter? This is an opportunity for a Payroll Officer (High Volume / Transactional) to join a large, highly complex organisation within the education sector, operating a nationally significant payroll function. As a Payroll Officer, you will be part of a centralised payroll team supporting a very high-volume workforce, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of all pay-related transactions. This Payroll Officer role sits within a fast-paced, detail-driven environment where precision, compliance, and strong technical payroll knowledge are essential. The Payroll Officer will be supporting a payroll service responsible for processing over 15,000 employees and approximately 7,000 contractors each month, making this a truly high-volume, transactional payroll environment where strong legislative understanding and attention to detail are...

Paying circa £38k + Free onsite parking + Excellent benefits - We are delighted to be partnering with a pharmaceuticals company based in Manchester, that are seeking an experienced Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 12‑month fixed term contract basis. This organisation offers a vibrant, professional working environment where innovation and collaboration are encouraged. This is a hybrid role with two days per week working from home and an immediate start, so applicants must be available to start at short notice. THE JOB Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Assistant Management Accountant will support the day‑to‑day financial operations of the site and the wider group finance function. Key responsibilities include: * Supporting the Head of Finance in delivering high‑quality financial support to budget holders, including accurate preparation of management accounts * Preparing and reviewing financial data, journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet...

Lead R2R Accountant Manchester 6 months contract Day Rate £600 via Umbrella Company 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. My client is one of the world's largest custodian bank and securities services company. Businesses, communities and global economies rely on them because they prioritize client experience, collaboration, innovation and resilience. As the "bank of banks," their unique perspective, informed by one of the largest datasets in the world, powers the financial industry. They understand the best way to succeed at anything is to Consider Everything. Guided by values and behaviours focused on excellence, integrity,...

Junior Controller - Reporting Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month- end The Role Act as the technical accounting expert within the Reporting and Ops team. You will be accountable for all group reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet, and supporting the end-to-end external audit process. Key Responsibilities Group Reporting: Own the relationship with Group Finance, driving high-quality submissions and resolving technical queries. Audit Liaison: Support the management of the external audit process and coordinate key deliverables. Technical Excellence: Prepare accounting papers on provisions, judgments, and new standard implementations. Compliance: Maintain SOX controls, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations. Business Partnering: Support the financial review of new contracts and lead monthly management meetings. Requirements Qualification: ACA qualified (preferred); ACCA/CIMA considered for the...

Accounting & Controlling Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 5-8 Years | Key Focus: US GAAP, Reporting The Role Take full strategic ownership of a defined set of international entities. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet and profit & loss statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx frameworks. Key Responsibilities Entity Leadership: Lead all accounting activities for specific entities, signing off on financial quality and variance analysis. Team Management: Coach and develop an accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes. Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory filings, tax requirements, and external audits. Maintain frequent contact with regulatory authorities. Strategic Advisory: Provide financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Management. Innovation: Drive improvements in accounting procedures and planning systems (SAP)....

HR Advisor (Temporary) Location: Glasgow Rate: £17 per hour Contract: Temporary - initially 6 months Pertemps are supporting a large UK organisation with the recruitment of a temporary HR Advisor to join their busy HR operations team. This role will focus primarily on onboarding and employee lifecycle administration within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities  Support the onboarding process for new starters, including issuing contracts and offer documentation. Set up new employees on internal HR systems and ensure records are accurate and up to date. Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including starters, leavers and contractual changes. Respond to HR queries from employees and managers. Ensure all documentation is processed accurately and in line with internal procedures. Maintain a high level of attention to detail when handling employee information.Requirements Previous experience in HR administration or onboarding. Strong attention to...

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Glasgow/Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Systems & Operations Specialist on a hybrid basis, on an initial 6-month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£400/day inside of IR35 (based on experience). Responsibilities: Workday Financials & Reporting (Hands on) * Proven experience supporting Workday Financials testing, configuration support and reporting, including advanced/custom reports and dashboards. * Comfortable working alongside vendors and internal teams to translate finance requirements into Workday outputs. Structured Testing, Data Validation & UAT * Experience leading or supporting end to end finance system testing, including scenario design, reconciliation, defect tracking and UAT sign off. * Strong attention to data integrity across GL, budgets, and investment attributes. Budgeting & Forecasting (Investments and Non Investments) * Experience...

Your new company A high-growth, large business operating within a fast-paced environment are looking for an Interim Financial Accountant. The organisation has undergone significant recent change, with a strong emphasis on tightening financial controls, enhancing reporting accuracy, and delivering a robust year-end process. You will join a collaborative finance team supporting senior stakeholders through a critical reporting period. Your new role As an Interim Financial Accountant (3+ months), you will take ownership of key financial reporting processes with a strong focus on statutory accounts and audit delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring technical expertise and the ability to operate to tight deadlines. Below‑operating‑profit activity including debt/interest, derivatives, restructuring and share‑based compensation Holding company accounting and cash accounting Fixed asset & lease accounting Group consolidation Balance sheet governance, working‑capital analysis and...

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with an established market-leading business, currently undergoing a period of transformation, to secure an Interim Financial Controller for a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified, experienced Financial Controller to step into a broad and commercially focused finance leadership role. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the group, you will lead management and statutory reporting, consolidations, forecasting, treasury management and drive best practice and continuous improvement across the finance function. Based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, you'll be expected to attend the office 3 days a week, with 2 days working from home. What will you be doing? Manage the day-to-day accounting and reporting responsibilities of the finance function including financial & management accounting. Preparation of accurate and timely Group Management Accounts in line with Group reporting timescales, including Balance...