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Lead Financial Controller | Oldham, Lancashire | Full Time | £42,000 per annum + Bonus \n Our client is a firm of chartered accountants focused on helping businesses grow. They work closely with clients, combining tailored support with modern digital tools to deliver a high standard of service. \n The Role \n They are seeking a Lead Financial Controller to lead a team of two, supporting one of their high-reve... \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

ABOUT US\n \n \nThe Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any pro...\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

\n \n\n\n Assistant Finance Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning) \n Rochdale \n £36,400 \n Contract: Fixed Term Contract until December 2027 \n Hours: 36.25 hours per week \n \n \n Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to develop your career in treasury, business planning and commercial finance? \n \n Rochdale Boroughwide Housing is looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner (Treasury & Business Planning) to ... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Your new company \n Your new company is a well established global organisation, recognised for its long term stability, strong growth and commitment to continuous improvement. Due to a number of successful acquisitions they're now looking for a Finance Manager to join the team. \n \n Your new role \n As a key member of the finance team, you will support the Financial Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and robust financial controls across the business. Acting as the local technical accounting expert, you will take ownership of statutory reporting, audit coordination, tax compliance, fixed asset accounting, and control improvement initiatives. You will also partner with operational stakeholders, providing guidance on the accounting implications of capital investments and supporting business decisions within a complex manufacturing environment. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders within a global organisation and provides the opportunity to influence financial governance, reporting quality, and business performance. \n \n What you'll need to succeed \n To be successful in this position, you will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong technical accounting expertise gained within a manufacturing or complex commercial environment. You will have experience preparing and reviewing statutory accounts, applying IFRS and local GAAP standards, managing audit processes, and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Strong systems skills, particularly within ERP environments such as D365 and OneStream, combined with advanced Excel capabilities, will be essential. You'll be a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional with excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of partnering with both finance and operational teams to deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and support key business decisions. Experience working within a global, matrix-structured organisation would be highly advantageous. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a global and highly respected manufacturing business offering excellent career development opportunities within a collaborative and supportive finance team. You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000, together with a 15% annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to gain exposure to a complex international environment. This role offers the chance to develop your technical accounting expertise, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a key role in ensuring strong financial governance and statutory compliance across the business. \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Strategic Account Manager - Munich, Germany.

We are looking for a Qualified Accountant to join our Client’s well-established and growing Finance Team. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of key accounting responsibilities while supporting the wider business with accurate reporting, financial analysis and continuous improvement. \n What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Take ownership of the preparation of monthly management accounts\n, • Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis activities\n, • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy\n, • Complete month-end journals, accruals and prepayments\n, • Support the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and audit requirements\n, • Produce financial reports and provide meaningful analysis to support business decisions\n, • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on financial matters\n, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting\n, • Support the wider Finance Team with ad-hoc analysis and accounting projects\n, • Ensure accounting records are accurate, complete and maintained in line with relevant standards and company procedures\n\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified\n, • Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a commercial environment\n, • Strong understanding of management accounts, month-end and financial reporting\n, • Experience with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis\n, • Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting/ERP systems such as Sage, Xero or SAP\n, • Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail\n, • Confident communicating financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders\n, • Proactive and commercially minded approach\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities\n, • A team player who is comfortable taking ownership and working independently\n\n Benefits on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary depending on experience\n, • Clear progression opportunities\n, • Pension scheme and wider company benefits\n, • Supportive and collaborative Finance Team\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business\n\n If you’re a Qualified Accountant looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity where you can take ownership and continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you! \n Reference No. \n QACL09 \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

Senior Accountant – Manchester | RemoteReady for a role where you can do more than just prepare accounts? \n We’re working with a growing, forward-thinking accountancy firm in Manchester that’s looking for a Senior Accountant to join its team. \n This is an opportunity for an accountant who wants more than routine compliance. You’ll have your own portfolio of clients, build strong relationships and play a genuine role in helping businesses understand their numbers and make better decisions. \n \n What you’ll be doing \n You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio, including: \n\n • Preparing year-end accounts, tax returns and VAT returns\n, • Producing management accounts and financial information\n, • Managing day-to-day client relationships and queries\n, • Providing practical accounting and tax advice\n, • Helping clients understand their financial performance\n, • Identifying opportunities to add value beyond compliance\n, • Working closely with colleagues to deliver a high-quality service\n\n You won’t simply be processing figures and moving on to the next job. You’ll have real client contact, responsibility and the opportunity to understand the businesses behind the numbers. \n \n About you \n We’re looking for someone with: \n\n • Experience in an accountancy practice environment\n, • Strong accounts and tax knowledge\n, • Experience managing client relationships\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • A proactive, commercial approach\n, • ACA, ACCA or relevant QBE experience\n\n Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and finding ways to genuinely help clients. \n \n Why consider the move? \n Remote working \n A varied portfolio of interesting clients \n Real ownership and direct client contact \n Genuine scope to develop and progress \n A more commercial role beyond pure compliance \n Join a growing firm where you can make an impact \n \n Could this be your next move? \n If you’re an Accountant who feels ready for more responsibility, more client interaction and more variety, this could be worth exploring. \n Get in touch for a confidential conversation and I’ll give you a full overview of the opportunity before you decide whether it’s right for you. \n

Recruitment Solutions are pleased to be partnering with our Bury based Client to appoint a Management Accountant. \n Established for over 20 years our Client is a well know Retail / Leisure Group who through acquisition is looking to expand and appoint a Management Accountant. \n Reporting to the Head of Finance the role of Management Accountant will be responsible for the preparation and submission for Management Accounts for a Division with a TO of c £40m. \n WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT \n\n • Annual Salary of c £40,000\n, • Study Support if needed\n, • Annual Performance Related Salary Review and Bonus\n, • Hybrid – 1 / 2 days a week after Probation\n, • 20 Days Hols AND Bank Hols – rising\n, • On Site Car Parking\n, • Staff Discounts\n, • Health and Well Being Programme including Flu Jabs\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Events\n\n SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO BE SUITED TO THE MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS ROLE \n\n • Experience across the Retail Sector would be useful but is not essential\n, • Experience of working across Monthly Management Accounts preparation\n, • Experience of Discounts and Rebates would be useful again is not essential\n, • Extensive use of Excel to prepare detailed Analysis to feed into Sales / Cost / Variance Analysis\n, • The ability to work internally and externally with a range of Stakeholders\n\n Our Client will look at ACCA / CIMA / AAT or Qualified by Experience. \n If you are interested in this role please submit your application \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

We are looking for an Accounts Semi Senior to join our Client in their established and growing Accountancy Practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced practice professional to join a sociable and hardworking team within a modern working environment. \n What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies\n, • Preparing and reviewing quarterly VAT returns\n, • Assisting with corporation tax computations and returns\n, • Preparing self-assessment tax returns\n, • Supporting clients with their day-to-day accounting requirements\n, • Assisting with the development and improvement of financial processes\n, • Keeping up to date with accounting regulations and best practice\n, • Building strong relationships with clients and providing a high level of service\n\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice\n, • Experience preparing accounts for a range of clients\n, • Good knowledge of accounting and financial reporting processes\n, • Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar\n, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills\n, • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • AAT, or working towards a relevant accountancy qualification, would be advantageous\n\n Benefits on Offer: \n\n • Annual performance-related bonus\n, • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Modern working environment\n, • Opportunity to develop your career within a growing practice\n\n \n Apply via the link if you are interested! \n \n Reference No. \n ACSCL \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Client in their expanding and well-regarded Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in supporting the wider business. \n What You’ll Be Doing: \n\n • Managing the day-to-day finance function and overseeing the finance team\n, • Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports\n, • Managing the month-end and year-end processes\n, • Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control functions\n, • Monitoring cash flow, budgets and business performance\n, • Preparing and analysing financial information for senior management\n, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning\n, • Ensuring accurate and timely reconciliations\n, • Maintaining strong financial controls and processes\n, • Liaising with auditors, accountants, banks and other external stakeholders\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and efficiencies\n\n What We’re Looking For: \n\n • Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Management Accountant or similar senior finance position\n, • AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification/part-qualification is desirable\n, • Strong understanding of month-end, management accounts and financial reporting\n, • Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills\n, • Experience managing or supervising a finance team\n, • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems\n, • Commercially aware with the ability to communicate financial information effectively\n, • Organised, proactive and able to work independently\n\n Benefits on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Generous annual leave\n, • Opportunities for progression and development\n, • Supportive working environment\n\n Apply via the link to discuss more details! \n \n Reference No. \n FMCL01 \n Disclaimer \n Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application for the currently advertised position unsuccessful. However, we may contact you regarding other suitable roles. We want to emphasize that no wording in this advertisement is intended to discriminate based on gender, marital status, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All candidates will be evaluated solely on their merits, qualifications, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Recruitment Solutions (NW) LTD operates as an employment agency for both permanent recruitment and temporary placements.

A prestigious accountancy practice based in Oldham is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their expanding North West operations. \n You will be responsible for undertaking accounts preparations, tax calculations, VAT returns for a wide variety of clients ranging from multinational operations to medium and small businesses. Furthermore the role will entail supporting junior members of the team and encouraging their development. You will also have your own portfolio of clients who you will work with closely and aid the growth and development of their business. \n Ideally ACA or ACCA qualified or qualified by experience with a good track record of working within accountancy practice or consultancy business. Additionally, you will have exceptional communication skills compiled with the ability to work as an individual or part of a team and willing to aid the development of junior team members. \n This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving growing forward thinking business that can provide developmental opportunities right through to directorship and shares in the business. Excellent benefits are on offer including: private healthcare, pension scheme, bonus and flexible working practices.

Your new company \n A well established and growing manufacturing business is seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. Operating within an international group environment while retaining a family business culture, the company offers a varied role with exposure across finance, operations and people management. \n Your new role \n In your new role as Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the finance function for a growing manufacturing business, overseeing all aspects of transactional and management accounting while providing support across HR administration and reporting. Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for monthly management accounts, budgeting, cash flow management, VAT returns, credit control, audit support and group reporting, whilst driving continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. Alongside finance responsibilities, you will oversee payroll administration, employee records, headcount reporting and staff compliance, managing an administrative support employee and acting as a key point of contact for both local operations and international stakeholders. This is a varied, hands on role that offers excellent exposure to the wider business and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing growth and operational development. \n What you'll need to succeed \n You will an experienced finance professional with a recognised accounting qualification ACCA/CIMA or be qualified through significant practical experience. You will have a strong background in management accounting, month-end processes, cash flow management and financial reporting, ideally gained within an SME or manufacturing environment. Previous experience using Sage and advanced Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines. \n What you'll get in return \n In return, you'll join a growing manufacturing business in a broad and varied role with exposure across finance, operations and HR. You'll work closely with senior management, have the opportunity to influence business improvements, and benefit from a supportive culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance, alongside a salary of £50,000 \n What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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Credit Controller / B2B Collections Executive. As a Credit Controller / B2B Collections Executive, you will be responsible for managing your own portfolio and proactively recovering outstanding monies.

Serve Legal is recruiting auditors to collect observational data from pubs, bars, sports clubs and social venues across the UK.

Your New Company in Heywood, United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join the finance team and help ensure the smooth running of the supplier ledger.

A temporary Accounts Payable Specialist is needed by a well-established international manufacturing business in Greater Manchester.

UK Islamic Mission (UKIM) is seeking a Head of Finance to lead the finance function across central office, departments and branches. You will be accountable for SORP-compliant reporting, internal controls, budgeting, treasury and risk management, reporting to the Executive Director and working with the UKIM Treasurer. The role includes line management of a finance team, oversight of auditors, and ensuring compliance with Charity Commission and HMRC, with strong emphasis on robust financial #J-18808-Ljbffr

North Manchester (Hybrid, with a strong office presence preferred) 6-9 Month Interim Assignment Competitive Market Rate A £100m+ turnover multi-site services business is seeking an experienced Interim Divisional Financial Controller to support a major finance transformation programme while maintaining ownership of the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet. This is a hands‑on leadership role working closely with the Divisional Finance Director to help deliver a significant change agenda across a complex operational environment. Joining during a period of significant transformation, you will take responsibility for the integrity of financial reporting, month‑end close, balance sheet control and divisional performance management, while helping implement process and technology improvements across the finance function. A key objective of the role is to create capacity for the Finance Director to focus on strategic commercial partnering. • Own the divisional P&L and Balance Sheet., • Lead month‑end close, reporting and financial controls., • Support year‑end and audit processes., • Drive finance transformation initiatives and process improvements., • Ensure strong governance, compliance and financial control., • Manage revenue recognition, WIP and accrual accounting within a high‑volume service‑led environment., • Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and operations., • Lead and develop members of the finance team through a period of change., • Implement sustainable solutions rather than short‑term workarounds. We're looking for a proven interim finance leader who has successfully delivered change and transformation programmes before. You will be: • Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)., • Technically strong with excellent financial control experience., • Experienced in large, complex service‑based businesses., • Comfortable working with revenue recognition, accruals and IFRS 15 principles., • Commercially aware and able to translate financial information into business actions., • Energetic, pragmatic and delivery‑focused., • Confident influencing stakeholders at Finance Director, CFO and operational leadership level. Able to quickly assess existing processes and drive meaningful improvements., • Able to quickly assess existing processes and drive meaningful improvements., • A stable, high‑performing finance function during a period of change., • Improved processes, controls and technology adoption., • Accurate and timely reporting with strong balance sheet governance., • Enhanced capacity within the leadership team through effective delegation and support., • A clear, sustainable foundation for the future finance operating model. This assignment would suit an established interim who enjoys combining strong financial control with business transformation and change leadership, rather than someone making their first move into interim contracting. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Travelers is hiring a Senior D&O Underwriter based in Manchester or Leeds, focused on new business growth across the North region. You will grow broker relationships, manage renewals, and lead development of the team. The role emphasizes sales alongside underwriting and requires coaching junior underwriters while ensuring profitability and compliance. Hybrid working policy allows three days in the office and two at home. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Partou, childcare is more than just a job; it's a journey - one where every child leads us in a unique new direction. As part of the largest childcare group in the Netherlands, we have access to world-leading research, resources, and expertise to help you develop your skills and create a positive impact on the development of the next generation, as they lead us into a better future.With the acquisition of Just Childcare in June 2021 and All About Children in September 2022, Partou UK has become one of the largest childcare providers in the UK. This growth phase brings exciting opportunities, supported by significant investments in quality care and early years learning. With over 1,000 nursery branches worldwide, catering to more than 75,000 children, and a team of 11,000+ dedicated professionals, Partou is a global leader in childcare. Our ambitious expansion plans focus on continuous improvement and growth. The Project Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices across the organisation. As an experienced member of the Accounts Payable (AP) team, the postholder provides technical expertise, and will be able to understand and perform complex reconciliations. They will help to clear unmatched transactions on the creditor ledger, maintain strong financial controls, and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. • Perform complex supplier reconciliations with a focus on clearing unmatched transactions on the creditors, ensuring accuracy, correct coding, and adherence to approval policies., • Process complex or high-value invoices, intercompany transactions, and credit notes., • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to resolve issues and maintain goodwill., • Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, HR, and Operations to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies., • Ensure supplier onboarding and bank detail verification procedures are followed to prevent fraud, • Demonstrable experience in an Accounts Payable role within a medium or large organisation., • Strong understanding of end-to-end AP processes, purchase-to-pay cycle, and VAT requirements., • High accuracy and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering quality results to deadlines., • Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., SunSystems, Sage, Xero, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and Excel., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships internally and externally., • Experience in a multi-site, service-based organisation., • AAT qualification or equivalent finance training - preferably minimum 3 years' experience in AP., • Good/advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel., • Professional, approachable, and supportive team player., • Strong problem-solver who can manage competing priorities., • Continuous improvement mindset with a drive for accuracy and efficiency., • Commitment to confidentiality and data protection. Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FLEXIBLE HYBRID WORKING MANCHESTER £60,000 - £69,000 PLUS, EXCELLENT BENEFITS I'm delighted to be partnered with a leading Housing Association in the North West. My client is looking to hire a Senior Systems Accountant, to join the Finance team and lead on the transformation and automation projects. The overall purpose of the role is to manage financial systems and associated services across the group to provide high-quality financial reporting, controls and processes supporting strong financial management. • Support the ongoing running and development of the finance systems ensuring full benefit is derived from technology investment., • Contribute to the operation and development of a high-quality finance systems offer to the business, to support excellent financial management, control and reporting with a focus on increased automation and improving reporting., • Evaluate and prioritise proposed improvements to system functionality, working closely with the wider finance team and business to identify system development opportunities., • Provide high-quality day-to-day systems support to users of the finance systems, ensuring timely and effective resolution of queries and development of appropriate solutions as required., • Develop and implement finance systems training to users across all sites to ensure effective use of the systems., • Act as finance systems lead for projects across the group., • Lead on complex technical system improvement projects and support the re-design of business processes as required, ensuring processes and controls are fully documented., • Ensure data integrity across the finance systems including robust change control and appropriate segregation of duties., • Ensure all finance processes are documented and fully tested., • Maintain strong relationships with IT, Data Analytics and Finance staff, and external support providers., • Develop reporting from Oracle and other relevant financial systems to service management information needs., • Proven financial systems operation and development experience at a day-to-day and strategic level, including managing systems change in a large and complex organisation., • Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting including the preparation of financial statements, with the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the outputs from financial systems to meet accounting and audit requirements, • Extensive experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, e-Business Suite or equivalent system in a large and complex organisation., • A recognised UK Finance qualification ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS OR CIMA, • 25 to 27 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays, • Option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days and earn extra service-based leave (1 extra day per 5 years of service, capped at 4 days)., • Workplace Pension, defined contribution scheme with employer matching up to 9%, operated via salary sacrifice to save on National Insurance contributions., • Life assurance cover is set at 3x your annual salary., • Health cash back plan/private healthcare scheme to claim money back for everyday dental, optical, and physical treatments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a North Manchester-based finance team. This hybrid, full-time, permanent role focuses on accurate invoice processing and strong supplier liaison. You will reconcile supplier accounts, resolve queries, ensure VAT accuracy, monitor KPIs, and contribute to process improvements. The ideal candidate has AP experience, multi-currency handling, excellent numeracy, Excel, and SAP familiarity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We're hiring a Senior D&O Underwriter based in Manchester or Leeds, with responsibility for new business growth across the North region. With a primary focus on driving new business development, you will proactively grow a portfolio of broker relationships while simultaneously managing renewal business to maintain retention, pricing, and profitability. Working alongside regional and product specialists, your main objective will be to bring in new clients, identify fresh opportunities for growth, and expand existing accounts. This role prioritises sales and proactive pipeline development alongside expert underwriting, you will fully own your broker relationships and be directly accountable for the new and recurring revenue they produce. Beyond your own portfolio, you'll play an active part in developing the people around you, coaching and mentoring Development Underwriters and setting the standard for how the team operates. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. • Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to regional or product underwriting leadership., • Consistent with TICL underwriting principles underwrite more complex accounts and risks and consider different approaches toward risks to maximise profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, security)., • Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based on appropriate underwriting information. Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with regional or product underwriting requirements and standards within submission timeframe., • Understand and execute product segment strategies to produce budgeted results., • Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by regional or product underwriting strategy)., • Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards., • Embrace required working practices with allocated Underwriting Account Management resource in order to deliver appropriate and timely underwriting service on your accounts at all times., • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in Head Office, Risk Control, Claims, Actuarial, and as needed, any other parts of the organisation., • In exercising own underwriting authority, assure that policies and accounts are effectively underwritten, handled and documented in compliance with company and regulatory standards and requirements., • Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g., planning and follow-up for broker and prospective customer visits/meetings) in support of business objectives., • Effectively develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with the regional sales leadership as appropriate., • Create and achieve sales plans that identify and capture new business opportunities and effectively cross sell TICL products., • Act as a responsible business partner with assigned brokers and clients, managing interests of TICL., • Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development., • Actively participate/lead regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings with your team., • Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products)., • Work with others to help achieve underwriting, sales and production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives., • Customer interaction focusing on meeting customer expectations for response time and knowledge of products and business., • Work strategically and tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understand., • As an employee you are expected to act in an ethical manner at all times. You will ensure you understand all compliance and regulatory requirements for your role by completing all necessary training and certifications., • As an employee we expect your actions and outcomes will at all times meet local regulatory and supervisory approaches to ensure fair treatment of our customers. You will ensure you keep adequate records of all transactions undertaken with customers, brokers and all other parties., • Perform other duties as assigned., • University degree and/or Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Advanced Certification or Diploma preferred., • General knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Line of Business., • General knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to the Company's advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight., • Continuously seeks out market insight and uses acquired knowledge to assist less experienced employees., • Intermediate:, • Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives, • Intermediate:, • Business Perspective: Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact the Lloyd's Market to make decisions, • Intermediate:, • Analytical Thinking/Financial Acumen: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making., • Utilizes understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business., • Intermediate:, • Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority., • Makes sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests., • N/A, Private Medical Insuran ce: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction., • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution., • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year., • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs., • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email () so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. • Previous experience of underwriting in management liability/professional indemnity/financial institutions required. Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. #J-18808-Ljbffr

MatWorks is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage UK payrolls end-to-end. You will ensure accurate, timely processing and compliance with statutory requirements, support pension and auto-enrolment activities, and work closely with Finance and HR to resolve payroll queries. The role requires handling payroll changes, confidential data and strong Excel skills in a collaborative, multi-site manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job description: Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year Location: Oldham (Chadderton) Job Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday Work Location: In person Pay: £27,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our busy Mechanical/HVAC team. This is a full-time, office-based role at our Oldham office in Chadderton. You’ll play a key part in taking customers through their full journey, ensuring a smooth and professional experience from first contact through to job completion. Experience in a similar role is essential. • Respond to initial client enquiries via phone and email, • Input engineers’ timesheets and compile daily reports, • Liaise with operational staff and customers to maintain a high level of service, • Coordinate engineers’ work schedules, • Ensure KPIs are monitored, met, and updated, • Issue purchase orders and monitor job progress, • Update Excel spreadsheets, including use of formulas, • Compile job completion notes and prepare invoices, • Assist with wages and general administrative duties, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent time management, • Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues at all business levels, • Competent with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, and general computer systems, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, • Additional loyalty holidays with length of service, • Supportive working environment, • Training and career development opportunities, • Monday to Friday, • Weekend availability if required Oldham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) • A-Level or equivalent (preferred) Reference: AM/9F/CS #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Guinness Partnership in Oldham (Bower House) offers a permanent Senior Systems Accountant role with hybrid working.The role focuses on managing financial systems, delivering robust reporting and ensuring data integrity to support strong financial management.You will drive system improvements, su

Lead the function that safeguards the integrity of Northern LGPS’s transaction lifecycle and investment records as its future investment operations model takes shape. Northern LGPS is entering an important period of development, creating an FCA authorised investment management company and establishing the leadership, governance and operating capabilities required for the future. As Manager - Trade Operations & Asset Servicing, you’ll lead a key part of Northern’s Investment Operations function, controlling the transaction lifecycle from execution through to settlement and a confirmed, reconciled record of assets. Your remit will bring together settlements and custody, reconciliations and asset servicing, alongside ownership of the investment book of record. This is an opportunity to help establish a rigorous and well‑controlled operating environment at an important stage in Northern’s development. You’ll build capability across multiple operational disciplines, strengthen controls and ensure Northern can demonstrate the completeness and accuracy of its investment records to its depositary, auditors and regulator. Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team; strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long‑term investment outcomes. For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well‑governed, resilient investment organisation. As Northern LGPS continues to evolve, we are building a collaborative, open and trusting organisation where people can do their best work. We believe strong outcomes come from working together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements give colleagues greater flexibility in how they manage their time, while supporting collaboration and colleague wellbeing. We are developing a supportive learning culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and help shape how the organisation works. Our ambition is to build a resilient and sustainable organisation that delivers for its Partner Funds over the long term. Reporting to the Head of Investment Operations, you’ll lead Trade Operations & Asset Servicing across the transaction lifecycle, maintaining effective controls and ensuring Northern’s records of its assets are complete, accurate and demonstrable. You will: • Lead trade capture and enrichment, confirmation and affirmation, matching and instruction to the custodian within relevant market deadlines., • Oversee settlement through to completion, ensuring failed trades are identified, pursued and escalated appropriately, including the management of buy-in exposure and market claims., • Maintain standing settlement instructions through documented change controls and dual authorisation, and oversee operational readiness for new instruments, markets and central securities depositories., • Lead custody and depot account management, including account opening, amendment and closure, oversight of the custodian and sub‑custodian network, and maintenance of relevant market entry documentation., • Provide the safekeeping and ownership evidence required to support the depositary’s verification obligations., • Oversee corporate action event capture and validation, ensuring effective management of mandatory and voluntary events, elections, entitlements, income and distributions., • Lead operational activity covering withholding tax reclaim and relief at source, class actions and support for proxy voting., • Own daily cash and stock reconciliations to the custodian and reconciliation between the investment book of record and accounting book of record., • Ensure reconciliation breaks are identified, categorised, aged, investigated and resolved, with appropriate escalation and a clear exceptions register., • Own the maintenance of the investment book of record, including start‑of‑day positions, intraday updates and completeness and accuracy checks against the custodian and portfolio management system., • Maintain robust controls over manual adjustments to investment records, including appropriate logging, approval and reversal., • Establish and maintain effective procedures and first‑line controls across the function, ensuring incidents, errors and near misses are recorded with clear root‑cause analysis and remediation., • Manage day‑to‑day relationships with custodians and the broker community while contributing to Northern’s wider third‑party oversight and monitoring arrangements., • Provide Trade Operations & Asset Servicing information for Investment Operations reporting to the Operating Committee and support the Trading and Instruments Forum., • Lead and develop a team spanning multiple operational disciplines, with a target structure of approximately ten direct reports. You’ll bring deep operational knowledge across the post‑trade environment together with the leadership and control mindset required to build a robust, accountable function. You’ll have: • Experience of operating within a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated financial services firm., • Deep operational experience across settlement, custody, corporate actions and reconciliations, gained within an asset manager, asset owner, custodian or fund administrator., • Experience supervising a team across more than one operational discipline., • Working knowledge of custodian and depositary operating models., • Working knowledge of market settlement conventions and corporate action lifecycles., • Demonstrable experience designing, operating and evidencing first‑line controls. You’ll also need to work effectively across Investment Operations and with investment teams, dealing, technology colleagues and external providers, maintaining clear accountability and effective segregation of duties throughout the operating model. You can be based at any of our offices in Bradford, Manchester or Liverpool. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Grade C (£80,000 - £100,000). Northern LGPS offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, alongside a commitment to colleague wellbeing. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs. Application deadline: 8 October 2026 at 17:00. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Credit Controller Hybrid working - Oldham Salary: up to £32k plus bonus Stepping into our Collections team, you won't just be chasing arrears—you will be a frontline defender of our business. Reporting directly to the Collections & Recoveries Manager, you will take ownership of default prevention and early-stage recoveries, predominantly managing accounts within the crucial 30-60 day arrears window. You will balance a firm, authoritative commercial approach with the ability to treat customers fairly, navigating challenging conversations to confidently secure timely repayments to minimise the need for formal escalation. • Protect the Ledger: Proactively tackle credit control issues to prevent customer agreements from reaching termination, focusing heavily on early intervention and default prevention within the 30-60 day arrears window., • Investigate & Track: Go beyond standard letters and calls. When customers go silent, you will proactively utilise original underwriting files and initial application data to trace, investigate, and re-establish contact., • Drive Recoveries: Actively engage customers via phone, email, and letter to secure acceptable resolutions and keep accounts out of delinquency., • Negotiate & Resolve: Structure, negotiate, and rigorously enforce realistic repayment plans., • Take Ownership of Legal & Systems: Manage MCOL (Money Claims Online) files from end to end, and play a hands-on role in the testing and optimisation of our internal systems, particularly Aspire by LTi., • Manage Risk: Act as the eyes and ears of the department, identifying and advising management on potential customer default risks before they esc..., • Foster Team Dialogue: Maintain open, active communication with the wider Collections team. We succeed together, so you will be expected to share insights, discuss challenging cases, and collaborate on recovery strategies., • Ensure Compliance & Care: Uphold strict collections policy guidelines and legal requirements, ensuring all actions, disputes, and payments are accurately recorded while maintaining sympathetic but firm customer care., • Collaborate: Step up to provide cover for early arrears or other business areas when required by management., • Other Duties: Any other reasonable tasks at the request of the management and provide cover for other areas of the business at the request of the management., • Experienced in Finance: You bring a minimum of three years of credit control experience within a similar financial organization and are highly familiar with the SME/B2B market., • Tenacious & Investigative: You don't give up when a customer ignores a call. You possess the investigative mindset to dig into data, find alternative contacts, and pursue silent accounts until a resolution is reached., • Commercially Astute: You possess strong reasoning, excellent numeracy, and the sharp decision-making skills required to resolve disputes efficiently., • A Master Communicator: You are entirely comfortable having difficult conversations. You have an excellent telephone manner and the ability to build robust, professional relationships with our introducers, suppliers, and service providers., • Driven & Autonomous: You are self-motivated, thrive under the pressure of strict SLAs, and manage your time flawlessly with an exacting attention to detail., • A Proactive Problem-Solver: You don't just follow a process; you identify opportunities for improvement and are enthusiastic about taking on varied tasks to support the wider business #J-18808-Ljbffr

We’re looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our busy office team. This is a full-time, office-based role at our Oldham office in Chadderton. You’ll play a key part in taking customers through their full journey, ensuring a smooth and professional experience from first contact through to job completion. Experience in a similar role is essential. • Respond to initial client enquiries via phone and email, • Input engineers’ timesheets and compile daily reports, • Liaise with operational staff and customers to maintain a high level of service, • Coordinate engineers’ work schedules, • Ensure KPIs are monitored, met, and updated, • Issue purchase orders and monitor job progress, • Update Excel spreadsheets and client job management systems, • Compile job completion notes and prepare invoices, • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, • Excellent time management, • Strong communication skills with customers and colleagues at all business levels, • Competent with Outlook, Microsoft Office, Excel, and general computer systems, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • 20 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, • Additional loyalty holidays with length of service, • Supportive working environment, • Training and career development opportunities, • Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm, • Saturday morning availability, • £31000 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Future Directions CIC is seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to manage month-end close, payroll, and financial systems modernization. You will lead the finance and payroll teams, develop staff, and deliver clearer financial insights to managers. You will work closely with the Director of Finance

Confidential in Rochdale, Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Credit Controller to join on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage a busy ledger, drive cash flow, and work in a hybrid model (2 days WFH). Salary £30,000-£33,000, with 9-5 hours, Mon-Fri. Applicants must have at least three years in credit control, strong communication, and a pragmatic approach to resolving queries. Training and progression opportunities exist within a larger group. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Systems Accountant role within Guinness Based in Oldham, hybrid working available Essential experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Requires CCAB or CIMA qualification Focus on managing financial systems and compliance Needs strong project and operational management skills We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Accountant to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full ? time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home. The overall purpose of the role is to manage financial systems and associated services across Guinness to provide high quality financial reporting, controls and processes supporting strong financial management. We are looking for someone who has experience of developing financial systems within a complex organisation, ensuring robust financial reporting, data integrity, and compliance with accounting and audit requirements. Using your expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (or equivalent), you will drive system improvements, support strategic change initiatives, and deliver high-quality financial solutions while managing projects and stakeholders effectively. • Proven financial systems operation and development experience at a day-to-day and strategic level, including managing systems change in a large and complex organisation., • Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting including the preparation of financial statements, with the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the outputs from financial systems to meet accounting and audit requirements., • Extensive experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, e-Business Suite or equivalent system in a large and complex organisation., • Strong experience in improving and maintaining financial data and ensuring data integrity., • Proven experience of operational and project management with ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a complex and dynamic environment., • Excellent oral and written communications., • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours., • Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard., • Experience of financial audit and the associated review of controls., • Experience with PowerBI., • CCAB or CIMA qualified. If you?re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. #J-18808-Ljbffr

As part of our continued growth, we are recruiting an Accounts Semi Senior to join our team in Oldham. • Preparing limited company accounts, • Preparing and submitting statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies, • Effectively liaise with clients, HMRC, and colleagues to resolve queries, • Preparation of self-assessment tax returns (an advantage), • Reviewing and submitting VAT returns, • At least 12 months experience in Accounts within an Accountancy Practice setting, • Working towards your professional qualifications, • 24 Hour GP access, • EAP platform, • Employee discount scheme – offering discounts on high street retailers & gym memberships, • Cycle to work scheme, • Death in service 4X salary, • Study support At BK Plus, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected, and confident to make a valuable contribution to our company and to our clients. Not Applicable Full-time Accounting/Auditing Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is a firm of chartered accountants focused on helping businesses grow. They work closely with clients, combining tailored support with modern digital tools to deliver a high standard of service. They are seeking a dedicated and focused team to support one of their high-revenue VIP clients. The team manages monthly invoices, bank reconciliations, and quarterly bookkeeping and VAT requirements, while also assisting with monthly payroll processing and auto-enrolment pension administration. For the first six months, the focus will be hands‑on finance processing, clearing the backlog and delivering reporting criteria to stakeholders. The role is office-based, although there is scope to work from home at times. • Post payroll journals to clients' bookkeeping software, • Respond to Xero / bookkeeping questions and resolve issues, • Carry out bank reconciliations, • Process expenses and mileage claims, • Process sales and purchase invoices, • Prepare financial reports for accounting purposes, • Prepare periodic reports for management review, • Assist with VAT returns and submissions to HMRC, • Perform reconciliations for all balance sheet items The client values experience across VAT, payroll and financial reporting, although candidates do not need to have experience across every area listed below. • Significant knowledge and experience of Xero, • Experience with Hubdoc and/or Dext, • Experience with Microsoft Office products, • Previous accountancy experience gained within either an accountancy practice or an industry finance environment, • Experience preparing VAT returns and submissions to HMRC, • Experience with payroll journals / payroll processing, • Experience carrying out bank reconciliations, • Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, • Experience preparing financial reports, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work to various deadlines in a fast‑paced environment, • A good eye for detail, • High numerical aptitude, • Excellent telephone manners, • Very organised, with the ability to manage your own workload, • Experience with Xero Smart Capture, • Knowledge of Trello, • £30,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Standard auto-enrolment pension, • 28 days annual leave plus 3 days at Christmas, including bank holidays, • 35.5 hours per week, • Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, • Office-based, with the opportunity to work from home at times, • Scope for promotion to various financial administration and co-ordination roles within Clarity and other companies in the group Your data will be handled in line with GDPR. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Some Financial Controller roles operate at arm's length from the detail. This is not one of them. Future Directions CIC is looking for a hands-on Financial Controller who can keep the organisation's core accounting and payroll cycles running reliably while helping to modernise its systems, develop its people and improve the financial insight available to managers. This is an opportunity to make a visible difference within a values-led organisation that supports people with learning disabilities. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and lead the finance and payroll teams through an important period of development and change. The role has three immediate priorities: • Taking ownership of month end and ensuring accurate, timely and well-controlled management accounts., • Leading the finance and payroll contribution to the implementation of Sona, Future Directions' new workforce management and payroll system., • Continuing to nurture and develop a committed but relatively junior finance and payroll team., • Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate the statutory audit., • Oversee Accounts Payable, Sales Ledger, credit control, Cash and Bank, and payroll., • Improve management information and provide clearer insight into the performance of individual services and contracts., • Work with operational managers, HR and business development colleagues on staffing costs, forecasts, contract uplifts, deferred income, costing and service-level analysis., • Strengthen financial procedures, system controls and business continuity., • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and simplify how the finance team works., • Help shape the future finance systems roadmap, including the organisation's longer-term move away from Sage 50., • Coach, delegate to and develop colleagues, creating a stronger and more resilient team. You will be a rounded finance professional who combines technical credibility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. • End-to-end ownership of month end and management accounts within an SME, charity, social enterprise or similarly operational organisation., • Experience of implementing or significantly improving a finance, payroll, workforce or other business-critical system., • financial information into useful operational and contract insight., • Strong Excel, financial systems and data-handling skills., • A calm, resilient and organised approach to competing deadlines., • A fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant would be preferred You will need an inclusive approach towards people with learning disabilities, autism and other complex support needs and a genuine commitment to the mission, values and strategic direction of Future Directions CIC. • Salary of £60,000-£65,000, depending on experience and qualifications., • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays., • NEST workplace pension., • A visible and influential role working closely with the Director of Finance., • The opportunity to lead a major workforce management and payroll transformation., • A broad remit spanning financial control, payroll, systems, people development and business insight., • Scope to develop your contribution as the organisation and finance function continue to evolve. The position is based just off the M60 Junction at Chadderton and is an office-based role. If you are looking for a role where you can combine hands-on financial control with meaningful systems change and people development, we would be pleased to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Accounting Manager Droylsden £55,000 - £65,000 An established and growing accountancy practice is looking to appoint an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Droylsden office. This is a key role within the continued development of the Droylsden office, offering an experienced ACA or ACCA qualified accountant the opportunity to take ownership of a growing portfolio, lead an established team and play a significant role in the future growth of the office. There is also a clear pathway towards Director and potentially Partner level as the office continues to develop. As Senior Client Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed businesses, taking responsibility for the quality of work delivered while providing leadership to the local team. You will work closely with the Partner/Director and will have a broad remit covering accounts, tax, client management, team leadership and commercial development. • Managing a portfolio of corporate and owner-managed clients, • Acting as the primary point of contact and developing strong, long-term client relationships, • Reviewing and finalising statutory year-end accounts and management accounts, • Reviewing corporate tax computations and personal self-assessment tax returns, • Identifying opportunities for tax planning and advisory work, • Providing commercially focused advice to clients and helping them achieve their business objectives, • Managing and developing a team of accounting professionals based in the Stockport office, • Overseeing workflow and delegation to ensure deadlines are consistently met, • Supporting the development and progression of junior and semi-senior team members, • Taking responsibility for portfolio billing, fee negotiations and recovery, • Monitoring WIP and ensuring assignments are completed efficiently and profitably, • Identifying opportunities to introduce additional advisory services to existing clients, • Supporting the wider growth and development of the Stockport office, • Working closely with Partners and Directors on business development and client acquisition, • ACA or ACCA qualification, • Proven experience managing a portfolio of corporate clients, • Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts and tax, • Experience reviewing corporate tax and personal tax work, • Previous experience managing or mentoring junior members of staff, • Strong client relationship and communication skills, • Good commercial awareness, including experience with billing, WIP and recovery, • The confidence to identify business development and cross-selling opportunities, • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities A professional, collaborative and commercially aware approach, • Performance-related bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working, • Pension, • Professional development and CPD support, • Paid professional subscriptions, • Health plan, • Perkbox benefits, • Birthday day off, • Clear progression towards Director / Partner level As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead Financial Controller | Oldham, Lancashire | Full Time | £42,000 per annum + Bonus. They are seeking a Lead Financial Controller to lead a team of two, supporting one of their high-revenue VIP clients. As Lead Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing the two-person team, alloc

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position supports financial reporting, risk management, and audit activities, helping to ensure a strong control environment and adherence to regulatory and tax requirements. Support the Financial Controller with the delivery of accurate and timely monthly

ALF Recruit is searching for a Senior Finance Manager based near Rochdale, England. This high-growth private-equity backed business offers a salary of £60,000 – £65,000 and a competitive benefits package. The role includes leading financial reporting across US entities and ample opportunities for professional growth within the firm. Key responsibilities include budget preparation, cashflow forecasting, and lead on integration work. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in a fast-growth or PE-backed environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Accountant to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full ‑ time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Accountant to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full ‑ time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home. The overall purpose of the role is to manage financial systems and associated services across Guinness to provide high quality financial reporting, controls and processes supporting strong financial management. We are looking for someone who has experience of developing financial systems within a complex organisation, ensuring robust financial reporting, data integrity, and compliance with accounting and audit requirements. Using your expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (or equivalent), you will drive system improvements, support strategic change initiatives, and deliver high-quality financial solutions while managing projects and stakeholders effectively. • Proven financial systems operation and development experience at a day-to-day and strategic level, including managing systems change in a large and complex organisation., • Proven experience in financial accounting and reporting including the preparation of financial statements, with the ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the outputs from financial systems to meet accounting and audit requirements., • Extensive experience of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, e-Business Suite or equivalent system in a large and complex organisation., • Strong experience in improving and maintaining financial data and ensuring data integrity., • Proven experience of operational and project management with ability to work effectively and meet deadlines in a complex and dynamic environment., • Excellent oral and written communications., • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office., • Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours., • Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard., • Experience of financial audit and the associated review of controls., • Experience with PowerBI., • CCAB or CIMA qualified. If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Recruitment Fix is recruiting for an Account Manager in Oldham for a leading retail interior and display solutions business. You will manage a portfolio of accounts, build long-term relationships, and oversee projects from brief through to on-site installation. The role offers a competitive package with flexible start times, a one-day-per-week hybrid option, and opportunities for development within a fast-paced creative environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Middleton, Greater Manchester (Commutable from Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Bolton and surrounding areas) £40,000 to £45,000 + Uncapped Commission + Annual Bonus + Flexible Hours + Early Finish Fridays + Excellent Company Benefits Are you from a sales, technical or manufacturing background, looking for the opportunity to move into a rewarding Account Management role with uncapped earning potential? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful manufacturer where the sales opportunities are already there to be had. You'll receive extensive training, working with a strong pipeline of inbound enquiries rather than having to generate business through cold calling. This well established manufacturer is experiencing continued demand and currently has more customer enquiries than its existing sales team can manage. As a result, they are expanding the team with this newly created position. In this role, you'll take ownership of customer enquiries from initial contact through to order, developing quotations, building relationships and identifying further opportunities. You'll work closely with technical and manufacturing teams, developing a strong understanding of what can be produced and finding the right solution for each customer. This role would suit someone ambitious and commercially minded who enjoys solving problems. Previous sales experience isn't essential, making this an excellent opportunity for someone from a technical or manufacturing background looking to build a career in sales. • Managing a strong pipeline of inbound customer enquiries, • Taking opportunities from initial enquiry through to order, • Producing quotations and developing customer relationships, • Identifying further sales opportunities within existing customers, • Extensive product, manufacturing and sales training, • No cold business development, • Sales, technical or manufacturing background, • Commercially minded and keen to develop, • Strong communication and problem solving skills, • Previous sales experience not essential Reference number: BBBH(phone number removed) We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates #J-18808-Ljbffr

Credit Controller Rochdale, Greater Manchester Permanent £30,000 - £33,000 Full-time, Hybrid , Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Essential requirement: This role is only suitable for candidates with at least three years' experience in a dedicated Credit Control position. Applications without this experience unfortunately won't be progressed. Dot Partners are working with a well-established, growing business in Rochdale to recruit an experienced Credit Controller on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows credit control properly and wants to join a business where their work will have real visibility. You'll be taking ownership of a busy customer ledger, supporting strong cash flow, reducing aged debt, and working closely with wider finance and operational teams to resolve queries quickly and commercially. The business is part of a much larger privately owned international group, giving it strong backing, ambitious growth plans and long-term stability. You’ll be responsible for: • Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring invoices are paid in line with agreed terms, • Chasing overdue debt by phone and email in a professional, confident and constructive way, • Allocating incoming payments accurately and keeping customer accounts reconciled, • Investigating and resolving invoice queries and discrepancies, • Monitoring aged debt and maintaining accurate debtor reports, • Escalating overdue or high-risk accounts where needed, • Supporting the review of credit limits and helping to minimise credit risk, • Negotiating payment plans where appropriate, • Working closely with Sales, Operations and Account Management teams to resolve billing or service-related issues, • Providing clear updates to the finance team on outstanding debt, risk areas and collection activity This role would suit someone who has strong, recent experience in an out-and-out Credit Control role and is confident managing the full credit control process. You’ll need to be comfortable managing your own ledger, chasing debt, resolving payment queries, speaking directly with customers and keeping accurate records. This is not an entry-level role or a general finance/admin position with a small amount of credit control included. The business needs someone who has done the job before and can add value quickly. You’ll also need: • Strong knowledge of credit control processes and debt recovery, • A confident and professional communication style, • Excellent attention to detail, • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload, • Intermediate Excel skills, • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach, • Experience using SAGE 200, TimeGate or CASH would be helpful, but it isn't essential., • CICM qualifications or working towards CICM would also be beneficial. This is a permanent role within a stable, growing business where credit control is genuinely valued. You’ll benefit from: • Salary of £30,000 - £33,000, depending on experience, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Employer-contributory pension scheme, • Hybrid working (2 days wfh) following successful completion of probation, • Access to rewards, incentives and discount benefits, • Funded career development and progression opportunities, • Parking on site, • The chance to join a business with the backing of a much larger international group #J-18808-Ljbffr

Rise Technical Recruitment has a role for an Account Manager - Manufacturing in Middleton, Greater Manchester. You will manage inbound customer enquiries from initial contact to order, develop quotations and build strong customer relationships, while identifying further opportunities and receiving extensive product and sales training. Occasional travel may be required, and there is uncapped commission with an annual bonus. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd based at the Middleton head office is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to own the credit control process. You will manage the sales ledger, chasing payments and posting receipts while maintaining strong customer relationships in a busy finance team. The role requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment. On-site parking and a competitive benefits package are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Barclays is seeking an High-Net-Worth Private Banker based in Manchester or Leeds within our Private Banking team.

Additional accountability: National Treasurer (UKIM) and Chair, Finance & General-Purposes Committee (Trustees' sub-committee).Location: Your normal place of work is European Islamic Centre, Werneth House, 79 Manchester Rd, Oldham, OL8 4 LN.You may, however, be required to travel from time to time t