79 finance jobs found in Manchester

Interim Head of Finance Rate: £500 - £700 per day Contract: Interim, Full-time Location: North West (Hybrid/Remote Working) We are seeking an Interim Head of Finance to join a Local Authority for a six-month assignment. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Resources to deliver on the Council's financial agenda and strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Accountancy and Administration functions, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Facilitate robust financial management practices to support the authority's operational and strategic goals. Ensure the Council's accounting systems and procedures comply with established standards and those agreed by the Director of Finance Essential Experience: A CCAB qualification and a management qualification, with membership of a relevant accountancy body and evidence of continued professional development (CPD). Proven experience in managing, motivating,...

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...

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...

North West | Very Hybrid Working |£68,300 FTE | Superb Benefits A well-established and growing social housing provider organisation t is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Business Partnering to join its finance leadership team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to drive performance, lead change, and enhance financial business partnering across a complex organisation during a key transformation period. The Opportunity Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will lead the Finance Business Partnering function, providing strategic financial support across both revenue and capital expenditure. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and business planning activities, while developing a high-performing business partnering culture. The successful candidate will also play a key role in driving automation, improving reporting capability, and delivering efficiencies across finance systems...

We are seeking a high-calibre Finance Manager for a contract position leading the financial operations of our client's business. In this role, you will act as a strategic partner across all financial aspects of the company, providing expert guidance to senior management to ensure sustained financial health and strict compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement financial policies and procedures designed to drive the company's growth and overall profitability. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and statements to senior management and group stakeholders. Analyse financial data and market trends to provide actionable insights for improving efficiency and performance. Manage cash flow and liquidity forecasting in collaboration with group treasury functions to ensure optimal resource allocation. Oversee the preparation of tax returns and regulatory filings, ensuring strict adherence to accounting standards...

We are partnering exclusively with a leading business services provider, in their search for an Interim Finance Control & Reconciliations Lead. This is a 3-month temporary role (with a high likelihood of extension) based in Leeds offering a hybrid working model (3 days in office) and a day rate between £220 to £260 per day via umbrella. The Role You will provide immediate capacity to a busy finance team supporting a large public sector contract. This is a hands-on, proactive role focused on strengthening daily business-as-usual operations, ensuring stringent reconciliations are met , and supporting urgent year-end audit requirements. Key Responsibilities Reconciliations: Perform daily and monthly bank, revenue, and cash banking reconciliations to meet strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). General Ledger: Prepare and manage General Ledger (GL) and balance sheet reconciliations. Audit Support: Support external audit remediation by gathering evidence and addressing queries...

12 Month FTC Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Role Purpose To provide financial analysis and insight to support stakeholders to drive action...

This interim role requires an experienced Interim System Architect/Implementation Lead to support a build and rollout of a finance system architecture within the education sector. The successful candidate will work on ensuring seamless integration and alignment of technology solutions with organisational goal. Client Details This is a education sector organisation committed to delivering impactful solutions through technology. As a medium-sized entity, they prioritise innovation and operational excellence in their mission to make a meaningful difference. The successful applicant must have experience to support the build and rollout the system (Sage intacct) Description Lead and support the build and rollout of Sage intacct - delivering a fully automotive system. Removing the need for manual entry and control risk areas Full understanding of the importance of the delivery of automated financial controls and processes Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with...

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...

We are recruiting for an experienced Housing Assistant to join the Lettings team for 6 months temp covering sick leave. The role is hybrid, with monthly meetings at Guilmore House and occasional training in Warrington. You'll work 35 hours per week with flexibility around core hours. Start ASAP, with interviews held via teams. Your new company You'll be joining a well‑established social housing provider known for delivering safe, well‑managed services across the North West. The team supports customers through allocations, applications, tenancy management and day‑to‑day housing operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, customer care and efficient service delivery. Your new role You'll provide essential support across the housing function, including: Housing applications - processing, verifying information, updating records Allocations & bandings - supporting CBL processes, Manchester Move, shortlisting and customer updates CBL systems - maintaining accurate data,...

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,...

This is a key role within the Finance and Governance function, responsible for supporting the organisation's risk management, internal control, and governance framework. The Governance & Risk Accountant will: Ensure strong financial governance and compliance Support the identification, monitoring, and mitigation of organisational risks Provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board Key Responsibilities Governance & Compliance Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's governance framework Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. Regulator of Social Housing standards) Assist with the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers Maintain governance registers, policies, and control frameworks Risk Management Support the development and maintenance of the corporate risk register Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks Monitor risk mitigation actions and provide regular reporting to senior management...

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)....

This is a key role within the Finance and Governance function, responsible for supporting the organisation's risk management, internal control, and governance framework. The Governance & Risk Accountant will: Ensure strong financial governance and compliance Support the identification, monitoring, and mitigation of organisational risks Provide assurance to senior leadership and the Board 📊 Key Responsibilities Governance & Compliance Support the delivery and continuous improvement of the organisation's governance framework Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. Regulator of Social Housing standards) Assist with the preparation of Board and Audit Committee papers Maintain governance registers, policies, and control frameworks Risk Management Support the development and maintenance of the corporate risk register Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage risks Monitor risk mitigation actions and provide regular reporting to senior management...

A global international business is seeking a technically strong finance professional to join its Reporting & Controls team in Manchester on an initial 10 month contract. This opportunity would suit a recently qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant with strong reporting, audit and technical accounting exposure looking to gain experience within a fast-paced multinational environment. Key responsibilities include: Group reporting and financial submissions Supporting the external audit process Technical accounting papers and accounting policy work Balance sheet & P&L review and integrity checks SOX controls and GAAP reconciliations Finance process improvement and project supportIdeal background: ACA preferred (strong ACCA/CIMA candidates considered) Reporting, audit or technical accounting experience UK GAAP and ideally US GAAP exposure Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills Experience within multinational or complex environments advantageousInventum Group...

Lead Test Engineer Certain Advantage are hiring for a highly skilled Lead Test Engineer to join a major digital trans-formation programme. You will play a key role in defining and embedding a scalable, automation-first test strategy across multiple delivery teams, supporting the transition from monolithic systems to modern microservices architecture. Your responsibilities: Define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture Establish standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple teams Assess current testing approaches and drive continuous improvement Embed testing strategy across teams, creating scalable frameworks and exemplars Design, build, and maintain automated test frameworks Work across different test levels: unit, integration, contract, system, and E2E Lead automation efforts in Java-based environments Support teams with implementation, not just direction Partner with engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure...

Senior Software Engineer in Test  Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our globally renowned brand for a Senior Software Engineer in Test. This is a temporary contract inside IR35 initially until March 2027 working a couple of days onsite per month in Manchester for meet ups. We’re seeking Engineers who can offer demonstrable experience in developing and testing bespoke cloud-native applications; programming with Java, Python (or another OO language) utilising quality tools like SonarQube, with proven experience of automated software testing. If you embrace quality-first coding and want to work on real projects alongside experienced engineers with iterative and agile processes, please apply! Key Responsibilities Define and implement testing for cloud systems (platform and APIs) in an agile manner Implement testing frameworks; utilising automation tools where possible. Support the investigate and resolution of issues. Work closely with the SRE team to develop...

Sales Executive Certain Advantage is hiring for Temp Sales Executives based in Manchester city centre. The role is on an ongoing temp basis and requires candidates who can commit to at least 3 month's work, possibly longer. If you are a confident Sales Executive who likes a team environment and is driven by a target-based environment - this is the role for you! Great rate of pay and a fantastic central location. The Company We’re working with a business that’s a leading e-commerce business in Manchester city centre. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive client that values its people, then this is a great entry level opportunity if you are looking for ongoing temp work.   The Role: We’re looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Sales Executives to join their busy existing sales team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have strong organisational and communication skills this is the perfect temp role for you! Key Responsibilities Building...

We are seeking a reliable and experienced HGV 2 (C) Hiab Drivers to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a HGV 2 (C) Hiab vehicle for our clients, based in Ardwick, This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in driving HGV 2 Hiab (C) vehicles. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong communication skills, a professional attitude, and a commitment to safety. This is a temporary position to cover holidays Duties * Safely operate a HGV 2 Hiab (C) lorry in accordance with road safety regulations and company policies * Conduct routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks to ensure operational safety. * Follow all health and safety protocols, including adherence to driving hours regulations. Qualifications * Valid HGV 2 Hiab (C) driving license with a clean driving record * Hold a Valid Hiab Licenses * Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with team members * Knowledge of health...