Accounting Jobs in Manchester

Hybrid

Temporary

Join Our Client as a Revenue Accountant. 3 month contract Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in Manchester city centre Are you an enthusiastic and driven Accountant looking to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a leading organisation in the consulting industry, is seeking a talented Revenue Accountant to join their Global Financial Services team for a 3-month temporary contract based in the vibrant City Centre of Manchester. What's the Opportunity? In this pivotal role, you'll support the financial operations of the business with a keen focus on centralised revenue recognition processes. You'll be an integral part of a dynamic team, driving process excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with local finance teams to ensure smooth transitions through effective documentation and knowledge sharing. - Lead the monthly close process, managing journals, reviewing revenue-related schedules, and preparing timely reports. - Proactively identify and implement opportunities for process enhancements, automation, and efficiencies. - Work cross-functionally to support the central revenue recognition process, resolve queries, and build strong relationships. - Ensure adherence to SLAs, finance policies, statutory requirements, and internal controls, including SOX compliance. - Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and inclusive team culture. - Flexibly adapt to evolving responsibilities as the team drives automation and efficiency. What You Bring to the Role: - Experience: 3-5 years in general ledger or revenue accounting, ideally with a solid understanding of the order to cash cycle. A qualified accountant is preferred. - Continuous Improvement Mindset: Ability to spot opportunities for enhancement and efficiency. - Collaboration Skills: A proactive, solution-oriented approach to teamwork. - Stakeholder Focus: Strong relationship-building skills across various teams. - Systems Knowledge: Comfortable working with finance systems and automation tools; Oracle experience is a bonus. - Adaptability and Curiosity: Embrace ambiguity and challenge the status quo. - Learning Agility: Quick to absorb information and committed to continuous learning. - Effective Communication: Clear and confident communication skills across teams and stakeholders. Why Join Us - Be part of a global team that's dedicated to reimagining health and driving impactful solutions. - Experience a workplace that values your individuality, supports your development, and celebrates your ambition. Our Pledge to You: We believe in inclusivity and the power of diversity. We're committed to creating a dynamic work environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace. Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you could be the right fit, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification. You might be just the person we're looking for. Join us in making a difference and accelerating your career in a place where your potential is limitless. Apply today. LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Financial Controller

Bayman Atkinson Smythe

£60,000 - £65,000/year

Financial Controller Future Directions CIC Chadderton £60,000-£65,000 DOE Office-based 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 Opportunity 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. You will also: - 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. About You You will be a rounded finance professional who combines technical credibility with a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You are likely to bring: - 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. What s on Offer? - 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. Apply now or contact Bayman Atkinson Smythe for a confidential conversation. This vacancy is being managed exclusively by Bayman Atkinson Smythe on a retained basis. We respectfully request that any third-party approaches or candidate submissions are directed to us. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to the client will not be accepted and will be forwarded to our retained consultant Claire Bayman.

Credit Controller

Beam Recruit

Credit Controller £28,000 £32,000 Bolton 40 hours per week Competitive Benefits Join a Stable, High-Growth Business with Big Plans for 2026 and Beyond This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a thriving, forward-thinking business with a strong reputation for innovation. With exciting expansion plans set well into 2026 and beyond, this organisation offers the rare combination of stability and rapid growth making it an ideal move for someone eager to build a long-term career. You be joining an award-winning entrepreneurial SME based in Manchester, known for investing This hire forms part of the business's continued growth, offering a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who is excited by the prospect of joining a company on an impressive upward trajectory. The Role Reporting into a supportive and collaborative Finance Team, you will take ownership of your own credit control ledger, ensuring effective management of customer accounts and cash flow. This is a key role within the business, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships while maintaining strong financial controls. Key Responsibilities Include: - Setting up new customer accounts, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete - Carrying out credit checks - Setting and reviewing credit limits, escalating concerns where necessary - Managing and maintaining the sales ledger - Posting and allocating incoming payments accurately - Investigating and resolving unallocated cash and account discrepancies - Proactively chasing outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication - Building strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payments - Monitoring aged debt and taking ownership of overdue balances - Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing or query issues - Producing regular reports on debtor performance and highlighting risks About You - Proven experience in a Credit Control role - Strong understanding of sales ledger processes and cash allocation - Confident communicator, comfortable chasing debt and building relationships - Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines - Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems About Beam Recruit Beam Recruit are a specialist consultancy based in Liverpool, supporting recruitment across the Northwest. A Note from Us We receive a high volume of applications, so while we try our best, we re unable to provide individual feedback in every instance. If your application is successful, we ll be in touch within 5 working days.

Commercial Governance, Audit & Risk Lead

AQA

£42,500 - £49,500/year

Commercial Governance, Audit & Risk Lead Permanent Manchester: £42,500 - £49,500 Hybrid working - a minimum of 2 days per week in the office Help Commercial leaders make better decisions through strong governance, meaningful insight and effective risk management click apply for full job details

Group Accountant

Accountable Recruitment

£55,000 - £60,000/year

Group Accountant / Greater Manchester (Hybrid) / Salary £55,000 - £60,000 + benefits Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a high-growth, private equity-backed business in Greater Manchester as they look to appoint an ambitious Group Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified ACA or ACCA professional seeking their first move from click apply for full job details

Transactional Finance Manager SAP

Michael Page

Remote

Manchester, Wythenshawe

Contract

We are seeking a Transactional Finance Manager SAP to lead and implement transformative accounting and finance processes. This role is based in Manchester and focuses on driving improvements within the manufacturing industry. Client Details This is an exciting opportunity to join a global Manufacturing firm based in state of the art offices in Wythenshawe . The role is joining a newly created Transformation team within the Finance function to support the roll out of a number of projects over the next 2 years. This company are a highly sought after organisation to work for with excellent benefits. Description The TrTransactional Finance Manager SAP role is initially a 2 year fixed term contract and will be based in Wythenshawe Manchester- 3 days per week in the office/2 remote. Reporting to the Finance Transformation lead Key responsibilities will include: Act as the SME for Order to Cash and Accounts Payable processes within the S/4HANA programme Accountable as the primary point of contact for the Order to Cash and Accounts Payable functions within the SAP S/4HANA programme Act as Billing SME for the on-going Chroma replacement project Collaborate closely with the Utilities team to identify and deliver billing improvement opportunities within ECC, ensuring all changes are aligned and compatible with the S/4HANA migration strategy Provide deep expertise in end-to-end billing, credit control and AP processes and modules Lead or support testing efforts, including unit testing, system integration testing (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT) Profile In order to apply for the role you should: - Have previous experience in a Transactional Finance project or Management role - Extensive Accounts Payable/receivable process experience - Ideally Have experience of SAP or SAP S/4HANA system - Be able to consider a 2 year fixed term contract - Be able to commute 3 days per week to Wythenshawe office site in Manchester Job Offer Opportunity to join global business on a key transformation project Hybrid working- 3 days in office/2 remote Bonus

Payroll Manager

Michael Page

As a Payroll Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing the payroll process to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. You'll play a key role in managing payroll operations and compliance to keep the business running smoothly. Client Details A fanastatic well established business with key offices based in Manchester. Description - Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees. - Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and statutory requirements. - Handle payroll queries and provide timely resolutions. - Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation. - Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to ensure payroll accuracy. - Prepare and submit payroll reports as required. - Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary updates. - Provide support during audits and inspections related to payroll. Profile A successful Payroll Manager should have: - Experience in managing payroll processes and systems. - Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements. - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. - Proficiency with payroll software and Microsoft Excel. - Strong problem-solving and communication skills. - A professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information. Job Offer Immediate start + competitive salary + free parking + fantastic holiday package If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Payroll Manager

Michael Page

As the Payroll Manager within facilities management industry, you'll oversee the end-to-end payroll operations in ensuring accuracy and compliance. This role is essential in maintaining smooth financial processes and supporting the organisation's key accounting and finance functions. Client Details An exciting opportunity has arisen with a global facilities management business based in Luxury offices in Didsbury South Manchester due to a new project being signed off as well as an internal restructure. This company are a market leader in their sector and are a highly sought after organisation to work for. Description The Payroll Manager role is initially a 6-9 Month Contract role and ideally will be based 2-3 days in the Didsbury office in Manchester, however there could be the opportunity for more flex and remote working. Reporting to the Head of Finance key duties will include - Support with the roll out and implementation of a new workday Payroll System - Oversee and manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. - Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation and internal policies. - Lead and support the payroll team, providing guidance and resolving any queries. - Collaborate with the accounting and finance departments to ensure smooth integration of payroll data. - Prepare and review payroll reports to support financial planning and decision-making. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency. - Manage relationships with external payroll providers and other stakeholders. - Handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism. Profile In order to apply for the role you should: - Be an experienced Senior Payroll Manager/Head of Payroll - Have systems migration/implementation experience - Have experience of Payroll reporting - Ideally have experience of workday system (not essentail) - Be able to consider a 6-9 month contract Job Offer Opportunity for Hybrid or remote working Opportunity to join highly sought after organisation

Commercial Insurance Broker

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd

Commercial Insurance Broker - Manchester - Hybrid - Up to 38,000 This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most established and respected names in the UK insurance market- with a Manchester team that punches well above its weight. Ranked among the largest independent brokers in the UK, this is a business with genuine heritage, direct access to Lloyd's of London, and a reputation built over two centuries of putting clients first. Their Manchester office brings that same expertise and market access to businesses across the North West - and they're growing the team to match. Salary: Up to 38,000 Location: Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid - just 2 days in the office What they're looking for - Around 3-5 years' experience in commercial broking or account handling - this is the sweet spot - A genuine all-rounder with cross-class SME knowledge - Acturis experience preferred - Organised, switched-on and keen to keep developing - Someone who can hit the ground running and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team Why join them? - One of the UK's oldest and most respected independent brokers - Direct access to Lloyd's of London and a wide network of specialist markets - A genuinely supportive Manchester team with a strong culture and real variety in the work - Flexible hybrid working - just two days in the office - Full study support and a clear path for career progression - The kind of name on your CV that opens doors Ready to make a move? Get in touch - even if you're just exploring your options. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Payroll Officer

Reed

Payroll Officer - Location: Salford, Hybrid (1-2 days per week in the office) - Working Hours : 36 hours per week - Length of role: Initial 12 months We are seeking a Payroll Officer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. The role involves processing and calculating high-volume payroll in accordance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines. This includes handling family leave, timesheet data, and other pay-related activities aligned with employment terms and conditions. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of UK payroll legislation, with public sector experience and familiarity with iTrent or SAP being advantageous. Day-to-day of the role: - Process and calculate high-volume payroll accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines. - Handle various payroll functions including family leave, timesheet data, and other pay-related activities in line with employment terms. - Prioritise own workload effectively and escalate complex cases as necessary. - Work collaboratively within a team while taking ownership of individual responsibilities. - Deliver excellent customer service and meet fixed deadlines in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Required Skills & Qualifications : - Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation; public sector payroll knowledge is advantageous. - Experience with payroll systems, preferably iTrent or SAP. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Excellent customer service skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines. - Proven ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.

Senior Accountant

Adele Carr Recruitment Limited

On-Site

Permanent

Ready to join an accountancy firm that's genuinely different? If you're an experienced Business Services Senior or Assistant Manager looking for more than just another practice role, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our client is a well-established independent accountancy and advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for putting people and client relationships first. Why this opportunity stands out This isn't a firm where you'll simply manage compliance work and sit behind a screen. They're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, understands what excellent client service looks like and wants to become a trusted adviser to growing businesses. You'll work with an exciting and varied client base, attend networking events across Manchester, and play an active role in helping grow the firm's presence alongside an established Business Development team and strong links with the local business community. Most importantly, this is a business that genuinely invests in its people. The Role Working within the Business Services team, you'll support a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, providing high-quality accounting and advisory services while building strong, long-term client relationships. Responsibilities will include: - Preparing statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies - Preparing corporation tax computations - Producing management accounts, VAT returns and bookkeeping assignments - Supporting clients with day-to-day accounting queries - Working closely with Managers and Partners on client relationships - Identifying opportunities to add value for clients - Representing the firm at networking and business development events - Supporting the continued growth of the Manchester office About You We're looking for someone with personality, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for working with clients. You'll ideally have: - ACA or ACCA qualification (or be Qualified by Experience) - Previous experience within an accountancy practice - Experience preparing accounts for a range of business clients - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills - A proactive, commercially minded approach - Confidence meeting clients and attending networking events - A genuine ambition to develop your career Applications are welcomed from experienced Business Services Seniors ready for the next step, as well as existing Assistant Managers. What's on Offer Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, you'll enjoy: - Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) - Flexible working hours - Clear progression opportunities all the way to Director level - Brand-new Manchester city centre offices - Supportive leadership team with an open-door culture - Ongoing professional development and funded CPD - Paid professional memberships - Enhanced pension scheme with life assurance - Annual leave purchase scheme - Health cash plan - Employee Assistance Programme - Employee referral bonuses - Financial rewards for introducing new clients or winning new business - A collaborative, friendly culture where relationships matter From day one you'll experience the firm's unique culture, including an induction at Head Office where you'll spend time meeting senior leaders, giving you a real insight into the business and its ambitious plans for the future. About the Business Our client is an ambitious independent accountancy and advisory firm with multiple offices across the UK and exciting plans for continued growth. Despite their size, they've retained the culture of an independent practice, placing exceptional client service, long-term relationships and people development at the heart of everything they do. If you're looking for a firm where your personality is valued just as much as your technical ability, where progression is genuinely achievable, and where you can play a key role in the growth of a thriving Manchester office, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Adele Carr Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Product Owner (Platform & HR)

Moorepay

On-Site

Permanent

Moorepay is a trusted leader in UK payroll and HR, serving thousands of employers - and we're now in the middle of the most significant transformation in our history, reinventing both what we build for our customers and how we build it. We're bringing payroll, HR and workforce management together on a single, modern platform, and we've rebuilt our product and engineering model around it from the ground up: AI-first, fast, and unlike anything the business has done before. This is a genuine inflection point. The foundations are being laid right now, and you'd be joining while there's still real shape to give - not walking into a mature product with years of legacy to wade through. It's fast-moving, it's new, and plenty of it is still being figured out. That's the appeal. We're looking for a Product Owner who turns platform strategy into the specifications our delivery teams build against, day in, day out. This position is on a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days per week in our Manchester office. We work in small, autonomous, cross-functional teams - we call them Pods - that bring Engineering, QA, UX and Product together around measurable outcomes rather than feature output. It's a deliberately modern, AI-first way of working, and it moves quickly. As Platform Product Owner you sit inside the Pod. The Platform Product Manager sets the strategy, the commercial case and the roadmap; you turn that into a clear, sequenced backlog of precise, buildable specifications, make the day-to-day trade-off calls that keep the Pod moving, and accept the work as it's delivered. You are the difference between a good brief and a good product. Here's the part that makes platform work different: the platform is the foundation the rest of the business builds on, so your customers aren't only end users. The Payroll, HR and Workforce Management teams rely on what the platform provides to build their own products - they're your customers too. Serving all of them cleanly, at once, is the hardest and most rewarding part of the job. Key Responsibilities - Write specifications with precision - Author specs and acceptance criteria clear and unambiguous enough for the team to build from directly, with nothing left to guess. This is the core of the role. - Own the Pod's backlog - Turn the Platform Product Manager's roadmap into a clear, sequenced backlog the Pod can build against. - Serve the domain teams as customers - Gather what Payroll, HR and WFM need from the platform and make sure it serves all of them cleanly - not just the loudest. - Make the day-to-day calls - Own in-Pod prioritisation and trade-offs so Engineering, QA and UX always know what matters most right now. - Accept the work - Review delivered work against spec and acceptance criteria, and sign it off before it ships. - Run the Pod's rhythm - Drive Pod ceremonies - planning, stand-ups, retros - keeping the team focused on outcomes, not just output. - Curate platform domain knowledge - Keep specs and platform context current as the platform evolves, working alongside the Architect and engineering. - Close the learning loop - Feed what the Pod learns during delivery back into the roadmap and sequencing. Skills & Experience Essential: - Experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in a SaaS or software product environment - ideally translating strategy into detailed, buildable specifications. - Exceptional written precision - you can write specifications and acceptance criteria that leave no room for ambiguity. - Adaptable and eager to learn - you're energised by new tools and new ways of working, and comfortable when the path isn't fully mapped out yet. This is not a role for someone who needs everything defined before they move. - Comfortable working daily inside a fast-moving, cross-functional delivery team - you thrive on the pace and the collaboration. - A structured, evidence-based approach to backlog prioritisation and trade-offs. - Strong stakeholder skills - able to serve multiple internal product teams whose own work depends on your platform. - Existing right to work in the UK. Highly desirable: - Experience with platform or shared-services product areas - identity, integration, shared data, workflow - rather than standalone feature products. - Experience with modern, AI-assisted development approaches - and structured specification beyond traditional user stories. - Knowledge of payroll, HR or wider HCM software. Good to have: - Experience of working with Azure DevOps. - Experience working across multi-product or multi-team architecture. This is a full time, permanent role on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week in Manchester. You'll work daily alongside your Pod (Engineering, QA, UX) and closely with the Payroll, HR and Workforce Management Product Managers and Owners, with some collaboration across our other pods. Occasional travel for workshops and team events will be required.

Management Accountant

Sellick Partnership

Hybrid