33 jobs found in Darwen

Procurement Engineer Samlesbury Based (Hybrid working) £29.67 hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based Samlesbury. Hybrid working 3-4 days per week on site. The successful candidate will be required to perform tasks suitable to the internal level of this role. The role will contain, but will not be limited to, the following: Purchase Order Management Relationship Management with the Supplier and Internal Stakeholders Ensuring the Supplier delivers to their commitments by regular communication. Finance and Purchase Order Payment management Leading Supplier Reviews as required. Supporting Customer Reviews as required Knowledge: Procurement experience, minimum 2 years (Essential) Experience with ERP/MRP systems and reporting toolsets (Desireable) Skills: Ability to pick and learn IT systems quickly (Essential) Good communication skills to provide effective...

Procurement Engineer; 6 month contract; based at Samlesbury; 37 hours; £22.15 per hour. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Engineer to support BAE Systems within their Air Sector at the Samlesbury site. This role is working in a busy team of 10 and is a hybrid role (working Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office). Key tasks; - Develop and maintain supplier relationships, manage supplier performance and improvement activities. - Manage the order book, including raising orders, resolving queries, maintaining forecast dates - Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers. - Working closely with other functions across the business to manage the order book. Typical duties include; - Purchase Order Management - Relationship Management with the Supplier and Internal Stakeholders - Ensuring the Supplier delivers to their commitments by regular communication. - Finance and Purchase Order Payment management - Leading Supplier Reviews as...

Our client, based in Irlam, is looking for a Finance Assistant to cover 12 months maternity leave. Duties of the Role: Running management reports (Variance analysis if experienced) Support the Head of Finance to provide variance analysis Bank reconcilliation Assist in the preparation of month end accounts to a strict timetable and focus on streamlining processes. Assist in the processing of employee expenses. Assist with the budgeting process. Take a leading role in inventory management by performing regular counts. Perform reconciliations of balance sheet control accounts. Assist in responding to audit queries. Skills/ Experience/Qualifications: Applicants need to be AAT qualified or Finance graduate or CIMA/ACCA/ACA studier. Good knowledge of excel. Strong analytical and data analysis skills. Hours of work: 38 hours per week Mon - Thurs 8:30 - 17:00 Friday 8:30 - 15:50 1 day per week working from home. 25 days holiday plus stats. Flexibility on start and finish times. £25K - £30K...

Programme Manager (Financial Systems Transformation)- 80% Remote Are you a seasoned Programme Manager with a track record of leading large-scale ERP migrations? We are seeking a high-caliber contractor to drive a critical Financial Systems transformation for a global e-commerce leader. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end delivery of a major migration from legacy infrastructure to a modern cloud-based financial ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Drive ERP Transformation: Lead the program through the full lifecycle-from 'Prepare' and 'Explore' to 'Realise' and 'Deploy'-targeting a successful 2027 go-live. Establish Governance: Define and run lean, fit-for-purpose program governance (ceremonies, cadences, and decision forums) in line with established Governance Standards. Risk & Dependency Management: Proactively own the RAID log, managing complex risks associated with decoupling legacy infrastructure and interim architecture. Strategic Alignment: Facilitate key design...

D365 Business Central Functional Consultant / Solution Architect (eCommerce & Retail) Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Contract: Short Term Start: ASAP IR35: Outside Overview Client in the eCommerce & Retail sector requires a D365 Business Central Functional Consultant / Solution Architect to lead functional design and produce a full functional specification for upcoming changes and integrations. Key Responsibilities * Lead functional discovery across eCommerce, Retail Ops, Finance, Warehousing * Review current BC setup and identify gaps * Own the Functional Design Document (FDD) * Produce a full Functional Specification for development * Document integrations (eCommerce platform, payment gateways, WMS/3PL, Power Platform) * Map end to end processes: order-to-cash, stock, fulfilment, returns, finance posting * Create user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, test scenarios * Work with stakeholders to validate requirements * Support...

Lead Tax Manager Contract: 6 Months (Extension Possible) Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35) Location: Hybrid – UK based with 40–60% office attendance (multiple office locations available - York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Tax Manager to join a large and complex organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role will sit within the wider finance function, providing specialist tax expertise across multiple business areas and supporting a range of tax compliance and advisory activities. This position will play a key role in ensuring robust tax processes, providing expert guidance on complex tax matters, and supporting ongoing compliance across several tax areas. Key Responsibilities * Lead IR35 compliance activity, ensuring appropriate processes, governance and guidance are in place across the organisation. * Oversee data collection and review processes for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) returns and...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

Location:Manchester(Once a week onsite) 6 months contract with possible extesnion The Role You will own the end-to-end requirement lifecycle for specific business capabilities. From shaping ambiguous problem statements to securing formal stakeholder sign-off, you will ensure our systems are scalable, efficient, and data-driven. What You'll Do Capability Ownership: Manage and evolve a roadmap for a defined set of capabilities (e.g., Finance, Analytics, or Agent Tooling). End-to-End PRDs: Lead the creation of high-quality Product Requirement Documents, including as-is/to-be workflows, service blueprints, and functional user stories. Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate discovery workshops across Product, Engineering, Ops, and Finance to drive consensus and sign-off. Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the Order journey and define metrics (CSAT, FCR, Handling Time) to measure success. Modernisation: Support the migration from legacy systems to a centrally managed...

Interim Finance Director - Private Equity-Backed Healthcare Business Manchester 9–12 Month Contract Circa £150,000 + excellent benefits package We are supporting a high-growth, private equity–backed healthcare business with a multi-site footprint across the UK to appoint a commercially minded Interim Finance Director for a 9–12 month assignment based in Manchester. This is a key leadership role during a period of strategic growth and M&A activity, requiring a finance leader who can combine strong technical expertise with commercial insight to support operational performance, acquisitions, and value creation. The Role Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the private equity investors, the Interim Finance Director will lead the finance function and act as a strategic commercial partner to the leadership team. Key responsibilities will include: * Leading and developing the finance function across a complex multi-site healthcare operation * Providing commercial...

Commercial Business Partner (9 Month Mat Cover Potential to be extended) Manchester City Centre (Hybrid – 2 days office based) Salary - £60,000 - £65,000 Axon Moore has an excellent opportunity available to work for a global tech business who are looking to hire an experience Commercial Business Partner to cover maternity leave for a period of 9 months with the potential to then be extended. Key Responsibilities: Driving profitable revenue growth by partnering with Sales and Marketing and Product teams, providing financial insight, performance analysis, and strategic challenge to ensure campaigns, partnerships, and incentives deliver sustainable margin and ROI Monitoring KPIs (sales, partner performance, ROI, contribution margin) Producing performance dashboards and reports; measuring incremental uplift vs baseline Identifying risks and opportunities in trading performance Supporting budgeting and re-forecasting processes Building financial models for new partnerships or...

Are you passionate about driving value and efficiency across both procurement and purchasing activities? 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 & Purchasing Officer and play a key role in shaping procurement processes within a dynamic and collaborative team. Role Details Contract Type: Temporary Hours: Full Time (36.5 hours per week) Location: Liverpool, L39 Salary: £35,000-£44,000 per annum (depending on experience)What You'll Do As a Procurement & Purchasing Officer, you will support both strategic procurement activities and day to day purchasing operations. You will help ensure the organisation achieves best value, compliance, and consistent service across all purchasing and procurement functions. Your responsibilities will include: Procurement Responsibilities Strategic Procurement: Support the Head of Procurement in developing and implementing...

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Accounts Assistant role on a fixed-term contract. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for a variety of finance-related tasks including credit control, petty cash management, processing financial transactions, producing reports, and assisting with general accounting duties. The role requires collaboration with internal teams and clear communication to support efficient financial operations. While the role is initially offered on a fixed-term contract, there is strong potential for the position to become permanent based on performance and business requirements. Main Responsibilities Organising supplier invoices and delivery notes ready for matching Matching supplier invoices to relevant documentation Posting supplier invoices to the accounting system Posting non-stock supplier invoices to the accounting system Investigating booking queries or errors with relevant internal teams Investigating pricing discrepancies with purchasing...

This successful retail business in Denton has an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to carry out a key 9-month maternity contract. They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will support daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial records, and assist in preparing audit documentation. This role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work to deadlines, and a solid working knowledge of Excel. Key Responsibilities Treasury & Banking Perform daily treasury duties, ensuring all cash movements are recorded accurately. Complete daily bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly. Manage petty cash, reconciling and recording expenditures. Purchasing & Sales Ledger Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Handle credit notes and debit notes, ensuring correct allocation. Carry out account allocations for both supplier and customer accounts. Process...

Payroll Data Processor My client is looking for a Payroll Data processor to come on a Temp to Perm contract opportunity. They are a fantastic employer I've worked with for years and we always receive great feedback from candidates looking to get started in the payroll sector. My client is looking for an enthusiastic administrator looking to learn payroll with them, the role will focus on the data entry side of payroll but you will be trained on the full end to end process during the temporary contract. This role is signed off as an initial temporary contract, however there is a strong possibility this will go permanent. This role will move very quickly as my client would ideally want someone to start next week and interviews taking place from tomorrow, so if interested please get in touch immediately! 51213TH INDPAYN Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Role Title: Cyber Risk Analyst Location: Knutsford 3 days on site Duration: 30/10/2026 Rate £404 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: "Role Overview: The Cyber Risk Analysts will work under the guidance of the Lead Consultant to execute the detailed risk assessments and analysis of End-of-Life technologies. In this role, you will collect and analyze data on EOL systems, evaluate cyber risks using the defined methodology, and support the implementation of remediation plans. Key Responsibilities: Perform Risk Assessments: Conduct in-depth cyber risk assessments for identified EOL systems and technologies, following the methodology and framework established by the project. Gather necessary information on assets (software, hardware, applications that are end-of-life or end-of-support) and assess the potential cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and business impacts associated with each5. Document findings meticulously, ensuring each risk item is well-described...

Interim Finance Analyst / Finance Officer Location: Leeds (Onsite) Hourly rate: £25.00-£30.00ph Start: ASAP Temporary for initial 3 months (likely extension) Role purpose We are seeking a hands-on interim finance professional to provide short-term support within a busy finance team managing a large public sector contract. The focus of this role is to strengthen day-to-day finance operations, assist with reconciliations, and support the preparation of audit evidence during a period of high workload and limited resources. This is a practical, autonomous role suited to someone who can quickly understand processes and operate independently. Key responsibilities of the Interim Finance Analyst / Finance Officer: Finance operations & reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations Assist with balance sheet reconciliations Support Direct Debit and payment reconciliations Handle cheque and credit card reconciliation processes Assist with month-end close...

My client is a leading Investment Management & Financial Planning firm based in Harrogate, providing sound Financial Advice and Wealth Management including Investments, Pensions, Retirement Planning. We are urgently seeking an experienced Financial Planning Administrator to join the existing team providing 9 months Maternity cover. You will be responsible for providing full administrative support to a team of Financial Planners / Advisers. Specifically you will: * Be the point of contact for company, client and third-party queries when dealing with new and existing business. * Keep all notes on the back-office system up to date, enabling advisers and other team members to appraise themselves of the current situation as required. * Process, and follow through to completion, the setting up of new investments and policies for clients, which include Pension and SIPP contracts, Investment and Protection policies for Personal and Business clients. * Process online fund...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensions Location: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle) IR35: Inside Pay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence. Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable benefits....

Financial and Commercial Consultant - Financial and Commercial Lead - Financial and Commercial Manager - 3 months rolling - £(Apply online only) depending upon level - 1 day every 2 weeks in North Yorkshire Our client is looking to mobilise a Finance and Commercial team for a large project. They are seeking government or health experience. This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes...

This position is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract and provides key support to the Commercial Finance function. The Finance Administrator will assist with invoicing, maintain accurate financial records, and support the financial administration linked to commercial activity. The role helps ensure invoices are issued promptly, financial information is maintained accurately, and effective communication is maintained between finance, sales, and operational teams. The position contributes to supporting the company’s overall commercial performance and financial processes.   Key Responsibilities of Financial Administrator Prepare and issue customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure billing information aligns with relevant contracts, purchase orders, and commercial agreements. Maintain organised records of invoices, payments, and account reconciliations. Liaise with the commercial and sales teams to resolve queries relating to invoices, contracts, and payments....