13 jobs found in Knaresborough

Finance Manager - Immediate Start West Yorkshire Your new company I am currently supporting a leading organisation who are looking to hire an interim finance professional during a critical time. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the finance function during a period of operational change. You will be available immediately, ideally looking for a temporary to permanent position. Your new role We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join on an interim basis initially for 6 months, providing immediate support across core finance operations and ensuring continuity during a busy period. This role will play a key part in maintaining financial control, reporting accuracy, and supporting senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day finance operations, ensuring robust financial controls Lead on monthly management accounts, reporting, and analysis Manage budgeting and forecasting processes Support year-end preparation / audit where required Provide...

Principal Accountant Location: West Yorkshire Contract: Temporary (6 months) Salary: £350-£400 per day Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed)   Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in West Yorkshire for a Principal Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will delivering high-quality financial management and strategic support across maintained schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) portfolio. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will manage a small team of finance professionals and provide expert financial advice, analysis, and oversight across a complex and high-profile area of service delivery.   Key Responsibilities Lead financial management, monitoring, reporting and governance across a portfolio of maintained schools and the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), including the High Needs Block. Support the development of medium-term financial planning, budget setting, forecasting,...

Principal Management/ Financial Accountant Wakefield – Hybrid Working £26.82ph To contribute actively in the overall management of the Finance Section. To oversee the organisation and implementation of work programmes and activities with particular emphasis on strategic initiatives. To take responsibility for specific projects or ongoing areas of work within the Finance Section, where appropriate leading small teams. Establish effective working relationships with senior officers of other departments to enable the Finance Section to play a full and effective role in the corporate working of the authority so that Council objectives can be achieved. To recruit appropriate staff to the Finance Section in accordance with Council procedures including those relating to equal opportunities. To communicate fully with all staff within the Finance Section as appropriate.  To assist with the development of staff within the team to ensure that individuals achieve their highest...

Title: Management Accountant Type: 3-month FTC (potential permanency) Location: Ferrybridge/Leeds (Hybrid working available) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience) + bonus & benefits Our client is a global manufacturing group with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. They are now seeking a commercially focused Management Accountant to join their finance team, offering hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities: * Partner with operational and senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes * Lead the preparation and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of the month-end close process * Deliver detailed variance analysis, providing clear and actionable insights into financial and operational performance * Provide financial analysis and commentary to support business decision-making and improve profitability *...

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our growing team on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional with strong construction industry experience and a solid understanding of management reporting, project accounting, and intercompany processes. Key Responsibilities * Preparation and completion of monthly Management Accounts * Production of accurate financial reports and analysis for senior management * Management and reconciliation of Work in Progress (WIP) * Processing and management of intercompany invoicing across group companies * Allocation and apportionment of overheads between affiliated businesses * Monitoring and reporting on project Profit & Loss performance * Posting journals and maintaining accurate financial records within SAGE 50 * Preparation and maintenance of complex Excel spreadsheets, reports, and formula-driven analysis * Supporting budgeting,...

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...

We are currently recruiting for a Financial Query Coordinator to join a successful and growing organisation based in Sowerby Bridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused and detail-oriented individual with experience in finance administration, customer service, credit control, invoice queries, or dispute resolution. The Role You will take ownership of financial queries from receipt through to resolution, ensuring issues are investigated thoroughly and concluded accurately and efficiently. Working closely with customers and internal departments, you will play a key role in resolving invoice disputes, managing credit requests, and supporting timely payment processes. Key responsibilities include: * Managing financial and invoice-related queries from start to finish. * Investigating billing, pricing, contract, and service-related disputes. * Resolving purchase order and invoicing issues. * Reviewing and processing credit requests. * Managing...

Initial 6-Month Contract with Potential to Become Permanent Looking for a finance role with an outstanding pension scheme, flexible start and finish times, generous annual leave and the chance to enjoy two weeks off at Christmas? Whether you're already working in Purchase Ledger currently, or you've gained some transactional finance experience and are looking for the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people. We're recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential to become permanent for the right person. You'll become part of a supportive finance team where you'll play an important role in keeping the finance function running smoothly. This is an opportunity to build on your existing experience, develop your skills and establish yourself within an organisation known for looking after its employees. What's in it for...

PMO Analyst (3 days a week) | Sheffield Duration: 5 months Rate: £275 MUST BE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: The PMO Analyst supports CTO programme delivery by ensuring strong governance, transparent reporting, financial control, and effective risk management. The role partners closely with Project Managers, Programme Leads, and senior stakeholders to ensure compliance with the clients delivery frameworks and drive high quality execution across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities · Support delivery governance, including reporting cycles, steering forums, and milestone tracking. · Prepare accurate and timely reporting such as dashboards, RAID logs, KPIs, and financial summaries. · Maintain programme artefacts in line with CTO and Group governance standards. · Monitor programme financials, including forecasting, actuals, resource utilisation, and benefits tracking. · Support risk and issue management, including mitigation tracking and escalation processes. ·...

Interim Treasury & Investment Manager | Greater Manchester | Very Hybrid Working | Interim Assignment Are you an experienced Senior Finance & Treasury professional within Social Housing looking for your next interim challenge? We're supporting a leading Greater Manchester organisation in the search for an Interim Treasury & Investment Manager to provide strategic oversight of treasury operations, funding arrangements and investment reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead treasury management, cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning Manage lender relationships, debt facilities and covenant compliance Oversee treasury reporting, investment appraisals and financial analysis Support funding activities, refinancing projects and securitisation initiatives Lead financial reporting for development and capital investment programmes Manage insurance portfolio and associated risk controls Line manage a small, high-performing finance team About You Qualified...

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...

Procurement & Insurance Officer Location: Bolton Town Centre Job Type: Temporary (3 months, potential to go permanent), hybrid option Days: Monday to Friday Hours: 8:45am-5pm Salary: £22.42ph - £25.90ph depending on knowledge and experience Adecco are currently recruiting for a Procurement & Insurance Officer to join a busy Finance team within a well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to step into a varied role with the potential for a permanent position. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring value for money and compliance with UK procurement regulations Oversee supplier onboarding, due diligence, and contract negotiations Support tender processes, including documentation, evaluations and supplier engagement Administer and manage the organisation's insurance portfolio and claims process Support implementation of purchasing systems and policies (including purchasing...