43 accounting jobs found in Manchester

We are delighted to be supporting a dynamic retail business based in Greater Manchester in their search for an Temporary  Financial Accountant. This exciting opportunity is ideal for a qualified accountant who enjoys the interim market or is keen to do a temporary role while they search for a longer term opportunity.  As part of the financial accounting team, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting & compliance. Lead on inter-company accounting processes for the UK, collaborating with other group finance teams to ensure timely month-end reporting. Prepare and review monthly P&L and balance sheet statements for various operating expenses within the UK business. Assist the Finance Manager with financial accounting tasks, management reporting, and regulatory compliance activities. Support statutory reporting duties, including the production of statutory accounts, VAT, tax filings, and liaising with auditors. Ensure SOX controls are operated...

Senior Financial Accountant – 6 month FTC Preston - £58,000 + Benefits – Hybrid Our client is a large and prestigious organisation based in Preston and we are seeking a qualified financial accountant to undertake a contract to assist with the activities to support the 25/26 year end. Your role will : * Produce the financial statements, alongside the supporting papers for the audit * Review the draft accounts, notes or narratives * Ensure the compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements at year end, checking reports and reviewing draft financial statements * Support the preparation of the VAT returns and other tax work * Balance sheet reconciliations * Support Gift Aid Information and calculations It is essential that you are a fully qualified accountant with proven experience of producing financial statements and assisting with yearend processes. You will be confident in working on your own initiative whilst working as part of a larger team....

The Management Accountant role involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis. This temporary position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to an accounting and finance department. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation, with a focus on high-quality operations, they are committed to excellence in their field and offer a professional and supportive work environment Description Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders. Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights. Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities to support business planning. Manage month-end and year-end close processes efficiently. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making. Monitor and report on cost control measures within the organisation. Support audits by preparing necessary...

Management accountant general to support our Corporate division (Band 5/6) Management Accountant - Corporate Division Band 5/6 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are currently supporting an NHS organisation seeking a Management Accountant to provide financial support to its Corporate Division. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their management accounting and business partnering skills within a complex and rewarding healthcare environment. The Role Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will provide high-quality financial management support to a range of corporate services, helping budget holders understand financial performance, manage resources effectively, and support informed decision-making. You will play a key role in the production of management accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis, ensuring the Corporate Division receives accurate and timely financial...

Project accountant to help support with significant capital business cases, using the capital investment appraisal model and knowledge of green book methodology (Band 7 – 8a) Project Accountant - Capital Business Cases Band 7 - 8a Equivalent NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are supporting an NHS client seeking an experienced Project Accountant to provide specialist financial support on a portfolio of significant capital investment projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong NHS capital experience, business case development expertise, and a solid understanding of the HM Treasury Green Book methodology to contribute to high-profile investment programmes. The Role Working closely with Finance, Estates, and Operational stakeholders, you will support the development and financial appraisal of major capital schemes, ensuring business cases are robust, financially sound, and aligned to NHS and Treasury...

Two backfill posts at management accountant level – Income specialism and project accountant to support turnaround work (Band 6) Management Accountant - Income Specialist (Turnaround Programme) Band 6 NHS Organisation | Interim Opportunity Hybrid Working Available We are currently supporting an NHS client with the recruitment of two Management Accountant vacancies to strengthen the finance team during a significant financial turnaround programme. These roles will focus on income management and reporting, providing essential financial support to ensure income is accurately recorded, monitored, forecast, and maximised as part of the organisation's wider recovery and improvement agenda. This is an excellent opportunity for finance professionals with NHS income experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to drive financial performance. The Role As a Management Accountant with an income specialism, you will...

Contract Length: 5 months Rate: £32073 to £48117 per annum Location: Can be Remote Working Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a client with a specialist finance project and is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant or Technical Accountant to undertake a short-term assignment focused on the review and reconstruction of historical accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong reconciliation and technical accounting skills to support a complex review of lease car scheme transactions and associated balance sheet activity. The Assignment The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing and reconstructing accounting records relating to a lease car scheme involving approximately 300 users. The role will require detailed investigation of historical transactions, employee deductions, VAT calculations, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure records are accurate and auditable. Key Responsibilities...

Location: Derbyshire Contract: Interim Duration: 6 months Rate: £136.45 to £208.72 - some flexibility Band: 6/7 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Income / SLR Management Accountant to join an NHS organisation on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS finance professional with a strong background in management accounting, income analysis and Service Line Reporting (SLR). About the Role The successful candidate will provide high-quality financial management and analytical support, working closely with finance colleagues and operational stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, effective financial management and clear understanding of service performance. Key responsibilities are likely to include: Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely monthly management accounts. Providing financial analysis and reporting across income and service lines. Supporting Service Line Reporting (SLR) and analysis of financial and operational...

Contract: Contract Location: Derbyshire Duration: 6 months Rate: £208.72 to £243.14 per day Band: 7-8a equivalent Project Accountant - NHS Capital Business Cases We are currently supporting an NHS organisation in the appointment of an experienced Project Accountant to provide specialist financial support across a portfolio of significant capital investment business cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced NHS finance professional with a strong background in capital investment appraisal, financial modelling, and business case development to play a key role in supporting major investment decisions. The Role As Project Accountant, you will provide high-quality financial and commercial support throughout the development and appraisal of major capital business cases. You will work closely with senior finance colleagues, programme and project teams, estates, commercial and clinical stakeholders to ensure that business cases are financially robust,...

Senior Accounts Payable ClerkLocation: Manchester City Centre Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum Contract: 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid About the Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Clerk to join a global organisation based in Manchester City Centre on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller based in Germany, you will take ownership of the UK Accounts Payable function, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and efficiently while building strong relationships with both UK and international stakeholders. This role would suit a proactive Accounts Payable professional who is comfortable working within a fast-paced, multinational environment and can quickly make a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process for the UK entity. Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently. Prepare and administer...

Finance Officer, Manchester City Based. 6-Month Contract £17.03 per hour, Immediate Start. Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm OR 8am to 4pm (Hybrid 3 days in, 2 WFH) We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join a high performing, welcoming team on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong understanding of accounting principles and the confidence to work across the full ledger and month-end process. Essentials as Finance Officer * Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping. * Excellent knowledge of journals, including permanent and reversing journals. * Strong full ledger knowledge and confidence working across the ledger. * Experience supporting the month-end close process, including posting journals through to the ledger. * Ability to prepare month-end variance analysis and support position reviews following soft close. * Advanced Excel skills are essential – you’ll need to understand the logic behind formulas and...

IMH are looking to recruit a reliable Council Tax Investigation Officer in Revenue and Benefits for our client based in Manchester M15 5BA The role will involve working within the Council Tax Unit on the Revenues and Benefits Service, You will provide specialist support across the HMRC Data Matching Project that is due to commence this financial year and support the investigation and resolution of complex case work. The role involves analysing and validating information received from HMRC and other data sources, identifying discrepancies, conducting detailed account reviews, and ensuring that Council Tax records are accurate and maintained in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and procedural requirements. A significant aspect of the role involves handling complex and sensitive case work, including matters escalated through the Council’s formal complaints process. This requires the investigation of account histories, assessment of evidence, interpretation of...

Manchester | Temp-to-Perm | Hybrid Working Axon Moore is delighted to be partnering with a growing and exciting business to recruit a Finance Assistant on an initial 3 month temporary basis, with the potential to go permanent following.  This is an excellent opportunity for an immediately available finance professional looking to secure a role where they can develop their experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with the potential to become permanent. The successful candidate will join a supportive finance team and gain exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, cash management and month-end, making this a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career. Location: Salford  Key Responsibilities Assist with Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and credit card transactions. Support Accounts Receivable, including customer setup and sales invoice...

Payroll Administrator (Temporary - Until October) Stockport | Accountancy Practice | £14 - £15ph | Start ASAP | 3 Days office / 2 WFH available A well‑established accountancy practice in Stockport is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll bureau on a temporary basis until October. You'll be working within a busy bureau environment handling payroll for approximately 120 clients, using BrightPay and managing end‑to‑end processing. Key Responsibilities Weekly and monthly payroll administration across a varied client portfolio Managing and validating time and attendance data Handling payroll queries, deductions, and adjustments Running payroll reports and supporting compliance tasksIdeal Experience Previous bureau payroll experience Strong working knowledge of BrightPay Comfortable managing high‑volume, multi‑client payrolls (around 120 clients) Strong communication and organisational skills Proactive and able to start immediatelyContract Details...

This role is based in South Manchester, in Wilmslow. SK9 This role would suit someone who has experience with UK & either Irish or EMEA payroll. Nordic, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain experience within EMEA would be very beneficial. This role is a 12-month contract paying between £30,000 - £40,000 and can offer some fantastic company benefits including hybrid working. Main duties and responsibilities within the role: Processing end to end payroll within the UK, Ireland and EMEA regions. Processing statutory payments and benefits calculations Dealing with complex payroll queries from staff Manual calculations Processing statutory payments such as sick pay, holiday pay etc Involvement in large payroll projects Strong understanding of payroll legislation across UK & EMEA regions Main company benefits: Healthcare Dental Life assurance Income protection EAP Share option scheme Hybrid working (Mon and Fri from home, Tues - Thurs in office) Free parking Good...

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 Administrator – Trinity House, Crab Lane, Fearnhead, Cheshire, WA2 0XS Days | Immediate starts – 3 days per week (Thursday is a must any 2 other days between Monday to Friday) 08:00 till 17:00 Looking for work as a payroll administrator in Warrington? Join HG Recruitment and benefit from competitive pay, weekly wages and regular ongoing shifts with our established client. Pay Rates: Holiday Pay Inclusive £12.98 per hour - £13.46 per hour The role Payroll (CIS): Cross-referencing weekly time sheets with attendance registers.  Addressing discrepancies with line managers.  Handling deductions and notifications.  Generating weekly CIS payments reports.  Notifying payroll of new starters and leavers.  Completing cross check monthly PAYE attendance reports.  General Administration:  Managing the sign-in book.  Updating attendance registers daily. Support with pension administration Support with benefits administration Support the team leader with...

Payroll Officer (Monthly Payroll) - Rolling Temp Contract Warrington | In‑House Payroll | £15-£16ph | Start ASAP A major organisation in Warrington is seeking a Payroll Officer to support their monthly payroll operations on a rolling temporary contract, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent. You'll begin fully office‑based for the first 5 days, then move to a 3/2 hybrid split, working within a close‑knit payroll team of five. The role covers end‑to‑end processing for around 3,000 employees, forming part of a wider payroll population of 20,000. Key Responsibilities Delivering full monthly payroll processing for approximately 3,000 employees Managing starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee lifecycle updates Handling statutory payments, deductions, benefits, and payroll adjustments Providing clear and timely support on payroll queries across the organisation Completing payroll checks, reconciliations, and compliance documentation Collaborating with a team of...

Accounts Assistant – Ashton, Wigan – ongoing possibly temp to perm – to start ASAP - £13.45 - £14.42 per hour depending on experience We are currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within an established business based in Ashton-in-Makerfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and processing a large number of invoices. You will be supporting the finance team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and credit control, with a particular focus on purchase ledger duties. Key Responsibilities * Requesting and processing purchase orders (POs) * Processing high volumes of supplier invoices * Matching invoices to POs and goods received notes (GRNs) * Dealing with purchase order queries and supplier issues * Reviewing and resolving invoice discrepancies * Raising and processing customer invoices * Processing payments...

Your new company We are working with a well-established and growing business within the industrial supply sector that is seeking a proactive and hands-on Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Wigan. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy organisation in a broad, all-round accounts position where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function.The successful candidate will enjoy working across multiple areas of finance, building strong internal and external relationships, and taking ownership of a varied workload. With the opportunity to secure a permanent position following an initial temporary period, this role would suit someone looking for stability, long-term prospects and the chance to make a real impact from day one. Your new role As an Accounts Assistant, you'll support the finance function across a range of duties including: Accounts Payable (purchase ledger) Accounts Receivable (sales ledger) Credit control...