108 jobs found in Wakefield

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...

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...

Working with a respected charity in Leeds, we are recruiting for an experienced Finance Officer on a part time basis for this long term, temporary opportunity. Working closely to support the charities Finance Manager, the successful candidate will ensure accurate record keeping, compliance and regulatory requirements. Maintaining strong financial controls and making informed decisions to support the charity. Working 15-22.5 hours a week in this hybrid role, as a Finance Assistant key duties will include; Maintain accurate financial records using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) Process purchase invoices, expenses, and supplier payments Issue sales invoices and monitor income, including grants and donations Manage petty cash and employee expenses Support bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow Work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide financial guidance Provide administrative support to the finance function as required Assist in the...

IMH Recruitment a highly skilled Data Analyst to support the Asset Management team by managing large datasets, producing insightful reports, and maintaining key asset management systems for our client in Barnsley, S70. Key Responsibilities: * Manage, maintain and develop the Asset Management System. * Analyse large datasets and produce reports, dashboards and KPI information. * Lead data collection, validation and retention processes. * Design and manage survey data collection programmes. * Produce stock condition and energy performance reports. * Support capital investment planning through detailed data analysis. * Project manage contractors and external partners delivering data collection programmes. * Maintain records and databases to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. * Prepare reports and project updates for senior management and stakeholders. * Ensure systems and processes comply with GDPR and data security requirements. * Develop...

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 *...

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...

DevSecOps Consultant * Sheffield (3 days per week onsite) * Inside IR35 We're partnering with a leading financial services client to appoint a DevSecOps Consultant to drive secure engineering practices across large-scale, cloud-based platforms. This role is ideal for someone who has come from a hands-on DevSecOps Engineering background and has since transitioned into architecture/design and advisory, while still retaining strong technical depth. Key Responsibilities: * Define and implement secure architecture patterns across engineering platforms (CI/CD, build systems, runtime environments) * Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and gap analysis across platforms and pipelines * Develop and embed DevSecOps best practices, including secure pipeline design and automated controls * Establish and enforce security baselines using policy-as-code * Build and deliver security roadmaps, prioritising risk and regulatory requirements * Partner with engineering and...

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. ·...

Personnel Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Administrator to join our organisation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support financial operations, ensure accurate record-keeping, and contribute to the overall financial health of the company. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, experience with accounting software, and a keen eye for detail. * Monday to Friday * 3 Hours per day * £12.81ph Responsibilities * Support with a particular Finance project involving allocation of incentive credits for local businesses. * Manage and maintain financial records using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero * Process accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently and accurately * Reconcile bank statements and ensure all financial data is up-to-date * Assist with preparing financial reports and statements for management review * Ensure compliance with organisational policies and...

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...

Process Improvement Analyst – Supply Chain, SAP & Continuous Improvement Contract: 6 Months Location: Hybrid 3/2 Day Rate: £500 IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced Process Improvement Analyst to support a major business transformation and SAP S/4HANA programme. This contract role is suited to a hands-on process improvement professional with strong experience across supply chain processes, process mapping, continuous improvement, and stakeholder-led change. The successful candidate will be confident in arranging, running, and leading workshops with business teams, capturing current-state processes, designing improved future-state ways of working, and supporting process alignment with SAP-enabled transformation. Working across business, operations, supply chain, and technology teams, you will identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and optimise end-to-end processes, ensuring practical improvements are clearly documented and ready for...

Role: Data Governance Analyst Location: Knutsford Duration: 6 Months Day rate: £340 Inside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Governance & Compliance Analyst to support a large-scale financial services engagement. This role focuses on strengthening governance, risk, performance, and compliance across an enterprise data landscape, working closely with senior stakeholders including the Chief Data Office. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance data governance, risk, and compliance frameworks within a complex financial environment Engage with stakeholders at multiple levels, including CDO and senior leadership teams Capture, analyse, and interpret corporate data outputs to support governance and decision-making Monitor and assess data quality, performance, and regulatory compliance Contribute to the development of data governance policies, standards, and controls Provide insight into business data flows and enterprise data architecture Required Skills...

Accounts Payable Administrator Hybrid working available £12.71 per hour Monday - Friday We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join a busy and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who is looking for a hybrid role in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching, and coding invoices Resolving invoice queries with internal teams and external suppliers Reconciliation of supplier statements Assisting with payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records Supporting the wider finance team where required Requirements: Minimum 2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively Confident communicator, both written and verbal...

Vivid Resourcing are working with a respected Charity in the North West and are looking to help them find an interim Head of Finance for an initial 6 months. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Leading all financial management, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting • Overseeing statutory accounts and the annual audit process • Acting as Company Secretary and ensuring regulatory compliance • Reporting to the Trustee Board and Finance & Risk Committee • Line managing the IT & Data Systems Manager and driving digital improvements • Supporting the Chief Executive and Trustees with financial insight and analysis IDEAL CANDIDATE • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Significant senior finance experience, ideally within the charity, public sector or a values-led organisation • Strong knowledge of financial governance, compliance and charity SORP • Proven experience engaging with Boards or Trustees • A confident communicator who can translate complex...

Finance Business Partner - Children's & Schools - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Finance Business Partner to lead financial support across Children's Services and Schools. This is a senior interim assignment supporting the full budget cycle, DSG reporting, statutory returns and high-quality budget monitoring across the Directorate. What's on Offer Rate: £590 - £750 per day Contract length: 3-6 months initially Full-time Remote working Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will lead on financial support to Children's and Schools, working closely with the Directorate to provide robust advice, challenge and financial reporting. Key responsibilities: · Leading financial support across Children's Services and Schools. · Managing the full budget cycle, including budget setting, monitoring and year-end activity. · Producing high-quality budget monitoring information for senior...

We are actively looking to engage proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist (Commodities) to join our Procurement team based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career procurement professional to develop their expertise in international sourcing, supplier management, and commodity purchasing. The new role as an Procurement Specialist (Commodities) is based in Nottingham on a hybrid basis! Client Details My client is a well-established and growing business with an annual turnover of approximately £75 million, specialising in the sourcing and supply of raw commodities from global markets. With an extensive international supplier network, the company imports key materials from regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply chain for its customers. You will join a close knit team who play a key role in supporting the procurement of raw commodities—sourced from suppliers across the...