Accounting Jobs in Staffordshire

The Management Accountant role involves overseeing financial reporting and analysis. This temporary position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to an accounting and finance department. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation, with a focus on high-quality operations, they are committed to excellence in their field and offer a professional and supportive work environment Description - Prepare accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders. - Analyse financial data to identify trends and provide actionable insights. - Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities to support business planning. - Manage month-end and year-end close processes efficiently. - Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. - Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making. - Monitor and report on cost control measures within the organisation. - Support audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to queries. Profile A successful Management Accountant should have: - A strong background in accounting and finance. - Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis tools. - Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills. - The ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively. - Strong communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. - A professional qualification in accounting or finance is desirable Job Offer Competitive salary + flexible hours + hybrid working + free parking

Pay & Benefits Specialist We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Pay & Benefits Specialist to support payroll and employee benefits operations across multiple European countries. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to take ownership of payroll coordination, benefits administration, compliance, and stakeholder management within a growing international organisation. Key Responsibilities - Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries across multiple European locations. - Coordinate payroll processing with external payroll providers and internal finance, HR, and shared services teams. - Manage employee payroll and benefits administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and leavers. - Ensure employee records are maintained accurately across HR and payroll systems. - Administer benefit schemes, including enrolments, amendments, deductions, and reconciliations. - Monitor leave, absence, and statutory entitlement records, ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Produce payroll and benefits reports, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation. - Build strong relationships with payroll vendors, benefits providers, and internal stakeholders. - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. About You - At least 3 years' experience managing payroll and employee benefits operations. - Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, employment taxes, and statutory processes. - Experience working with payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and advanced Excel functions including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs. - Excellent analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills. - Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. - Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail. - Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. - Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of key processes. Desirable - Experience supporting international or multi-country payroll operations. - Knowledge of employee benefits administration within a multinational environment. - Experience with payroll audits and compliance reviews. This role would suit an experienced payroll and benefits professional looking to play a key role in a growing international organisation while driving operational excellence, compliance, and employee experience. About Us We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options. We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

Group Financial Accountant Location: Walsall Salary: Up to 60,000 + Bonus A well-established, multi-site business is seeking a qualified Group Financial Accountant to join its growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant looking to gain broad exposure across group reporting, financial controls, statutory reporting, and business transformation projects within a dynamic environment. Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate production of financial information across the group while supporting ongoing process improvement and finance transformation initiatives. The Role Key responsibilities will include: - Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and reporting packs. - Supporting the month-end close process, including journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis. - Producing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating reconciling items. - Managing intercompany accounting, matching, and reconciliations across group entities. - Assisting with statutory reporting and year-end financial statement preparation. - Supporting the external audit process and responding to audit requests. - Supporting tax and compliance reporting, including VAT and other statutory submissions. - Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles across the business. - Supporting cash flow and working capital processes. - Identifying and implementing finance process improvements, automation initiatives, and control enhancements. - Contributing to finance transformation projects, systems improvements, and ERP developments. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: - ACA or ACCA qualification. - Strong financial accounting and reporting experience within industry or practice. - Working knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and statutory reporting requirements. - Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset. - The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Experience of SAP or complex multi-entity environments would be advantageous. What's On Offer? - Salary up to 60,000. - Annual bonus scheme. - Opportunity to join a business undergoing significant growth and transformation. - Exposure to senior stakeholders across the group. - A varied role with genuine scope for progression and development. - Supportive and collaborative finance team environment. If you are a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a growing group environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Want a founding seat in the group finance team of an acquisitive, multi-site group? Read on. Direct exposure to the people who own and run the business. Real exposure to acquisitions. You'll fulfil the Financial Controller role while acting as a commercial sounding board to senior leadership, with a clear path to develop into an FD click apply for full job details

Position: Analyst Programmer Location: Staffordshire County Council, Staffordshire Place 1, Stafford, ST16 2DH Start Date: 31 August 2026 Contract Duration: Until 26 March 2027 Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm Pay Rate: £281.12 per day Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities - Develop, maintain and support software applications in line with business requirements. - Analyse technical and business requirements and translate them into effective solutions. - Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver development projects. - Investigate and resolve technical issues promptly and effectively. - Produce clear technical documentation and maintain accurate development records. - Test applications and ensure solutions meet agreed quality and performance standards. - Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Manage competing priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines. - Work independently while contributing positively to a wider team. - Provide a customer-focused and professional service. Person Specification Must-Have Requirements - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills. - Ability to work independently and use initiative. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. - Flexible approach to working and willingness to support the team when required. - Professional, motivated and positive approach with a strong can-do attitude. - Customer-focused approach. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team. - Willingness to occasionally work outside normal hours when required. - Right to work in the UK and ability to provide the required eligibility and identity documentation. Nice-to-Have Requirements - Previous experience working within a local authority or public-sector environment. - Experience presenting technical information to a range of audiences. - Experience working with stakeholders to understand and deliver business requirements. - Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Location: Burton-On-Trent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours, office-based role Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Eaton Syalon are supporting our client in the search for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will suit someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to build positive relationships with customers while ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Proactively and reactively chase outstanding customer debt by telephone, email and letter. - Allocate cash receipts accurately and promptly. - Investigate and resolve invoice and purchase order queries. - Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor reports. - Monitor credit limits - Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes. - Process new customer account applications. - Place customer accounts on stop where appropriate. - Produce due-date invoice reports and follow up outstanding balances. - Issue end-of-month customer statements. - Complete daily cash account bank reconciliations and allocations. - Process sales and cash book imports. - Process subcontractor invoices. - Attend weekly credit control meetings. We're looking for someone who has: - Previous experience in a Credit Control role, ideally stand-alone credit control experience - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. - High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. - Experience of managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries. - Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. - A professional and customer-focused approach. - The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team. If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Your new company A well-established organisation based in the local area is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated account professional to support a busy finance function, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. Your new role As a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function from start to finish. Key duties will include - Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently - Matching, batching and coding invoices - Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries - Managing supplier accounts and maintaining positive relationships - Assisting with payment runs - Handling invoice discrepancies and investigating outstanding issues - Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts duties as required - Ensuring all records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures What you'll need to succeed - Previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position - Strong knowledge of the end-to-end purchase ledger process - Experience dealing with supplier queries and account reconciliations - Excellent attention to detail and accuracy - Strong organisational and communication skills - The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload - Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel - Availability to start at short notice would be advantageous What you'll get in return - Competitive salary equivalent of 28,000 - 30,000 per annum - Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant - Valuable experience within a busy finance team - Opportunity to build on your existing accounts experience - Potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business requirements What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 (url removed)

Location: Burton-On-Trent Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours, office-based role Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Eaton Syalon are supporting our client in the search for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will suit someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the c click apply for full job details

Management Accountant (Qualified or QBE) - Manufacturing Hybrid Working Immediate Start Maternity Cover with Long-Term Potential We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business on an initial maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is either fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience ( click apply for full job details

Finance Manager Derbyshire £40,000 £48,000 Full-time Initially a 3 6-month contract, with strong potential to become permanent. The role is a newly created one due to the growth of this SME group of businesses. With even further growth planned, they are seeking an experienced, hands-on Finance Manager to bring extra capacity and structure to the finance function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations and lead the finance team. Priorities will be bringing records up to date, reviewing workloads and responsibilities, and introducing processes that support accurate, timely reporting. Key responsibilities include: - Managing, supporting and developing the finance team - Overseeing transactional finance and ensuring deadlines are met - Assisting in the production of monthly management accounts - Improving controls, systems and departmental processes - Allocating work effectively across ledgers and group companies - Supporting accounts through to final accounts stage - Providing clear financial information to senior management We are open to qualified, part-qualified or qualified-by-experience applicants. More important is your ability to hit the ground running, organise and communicate confidently with different personalities. Previous team management or supervisory experience is a bonus, but not a prerequisite, along with knowledge of Sage 50. This role is initially office-based between Derby and Burton upon Trent, with the option to work from home one day per week once established. Condensed hours across four longer days are considered. If you are a proactive finance professional ready to shape a growing function, we would love to hear from you.

Role: Financial Accountant Organisation: Public Sector Location: Stoke-on-Trent - hybrid working - 2 to 3 days in the office per week Type: Permanent Salary: 40,476 - 49,764 About the Financial Accountant opportunity: Sellick Partnership is pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected and long-standing Public Sector client in Stoke, West Midlands. We are supporting our client with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role comes with a competitive salary of between 40,476 - 49,764 and offers hybrid working to suit your work-life balance. Purpose of the Financial Accountant opportunity: - As a Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of excellent financial reporting, treasury management, and taxation services. - You will assist in driving improvements in our clients financial control environment and identify and report on risks and opportunities. - Reporting to the Principal Financial Accountant, you will provide technical guidance and support to the team of qualified and part-qualified accountants as well as the wider organisation. Key duties and responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include: - Assist in mentoring a team of accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. - Support statutory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. - Assist in treasury management activities, ensuring effective cash flow and investment strategies. - Support taxation activities, ensuring compliance and optimizing tax strategies. - Help drive improvements in the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating risks. - Deliver statutory financial accounts and work with external auditors. Required experience of the Financial Accountant: - A fully qualified finance professional (CIPFA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent). - Strong knowledge/understanding of public sector finance. - A proven track record of training and motivating staff/a team. - Hands-on technical experience in financial accounting. Benefits alongside the Financial Accountant role will include: - Generous annual leave: 28 days, which increases to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays. - Excellent pension scheme. - Hybrid working arrangements: flexible to suit your work-life balance and commitments. - Family-friendly policies: excellent maternity/paternity/adoption leave. - Employee perks: access to a wide range of online discount schemes. - Continuous learning: ongoing development opportunities for your personal and professional development. How to apply for the Financial Accountant position: Please contact Adam Rouse in the Derby office for more information. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Your new company Hays are working exclusively with a rapidly expanding and award-winning group to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their site based in Burntwood. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, supportive finance team within a successful automotive business that prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service and continuing growth. Your new role As Accounts Assistant, You will provide day-to-day support across the accounts department, helping to maintain accurate financial records, process banking and payments, support reconciliations and assist with credit control duties. This is a varied position suited to someone who enjoys working in a busy finance environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are key. Your responsibilities will include posting daily card and cash banking, processing petty cash, posting bank statements, completing month-end bank reconciliations, clearing POAs, raising and processing payments, and supporting with refunds, cashbacks, goodwill payments, settlements and vehicle purchases in line with company policy. You will also support with purchase ledger processing, invoice posting and nominal journals. You will also assist with credit control activity, including opening new accounts, checking credit scores, supporting credit limit approvals, issuing month-end sales ledger statements, placing overdue accounts on stop, chasing outstanding debts, liaising with department managers and raising self-billing invoices. What you'll need to succeed You will have previous experience in a similar accounts or finance support role, ideally gained within a busy, fast-paced accounts department. Strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to work to deadlines are essential, along with good administrative and organisational skills.You will be confident using Microsoft Excel and Word and able to work both independently and as part of a wider team. Previous experience within the motor trade, particularly with Kerridge DMS, would be advantageous but is not essential. Experience in purchase ledger and nominal journals would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return In return, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive finance team within a growing and successful motor group. This role offers the opportunity to develop your accounting experience, gain exposure to a varied workload and play an important part in the smooth running of the dealership finance function. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 (url removed)

Location: Burton-On-Trent Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours, office-based role Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Eaton Syalon are supporting our client in the search for an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a varied and hands-on role that will suit someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to build positive relationships with customers while ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Proactively and reactively chase outstanding customer debt by telephone, email and letter. - Allocate cash receipts accurately and promptly. - Investigate and resolve invoice and purchase order queries. - Produce weekly and monthly aged debtor reports. - Monitor credit limits - Raise and issue sales invoices and credit notes. - Process new customer account applications. - Place customer accounts on stop where appropriate. - Produce due-date invoice reports and follow up outstanding balances. - Issue end-of-month customer statements. - Complete daily cash account bank reconciliations and allocations. - Process sales and cash book imports. - Process subcontractor invoices. - Attend weekly credit control meetings. We're looking for someone who has: - Previous experience in a Credit Control role, ideally stand-alone credit control experience - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload. - High levels of accuracy and attention to detail. - Experience of managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries. - Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. - A professional and customer-focused approach. - The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative finance team. If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Management Accountant Closing Date : Monday 7th September Interview Date: TBC Aspire People are working closely with a Trust who are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Management Accountant to support the Finance Director in delivering high-quality financial management, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control across the Trust. The role is based at one site, with travel across the Trust needed as and when required. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Central Team and play a key role in supporting the financial sustainability and strategic development of the academies. Working closely with the Finance Director, Principals, budget holders and senior leaders, you will provide accurate financial information, analysis and advice to support effective decision-making. We are looking for someone who: 1. Is a CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA Qualified Accountant 2. Has strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience 3. Can analyse and present financial information clearly 4. Has excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills 5. Can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders 6. Ideally has experience within an Academy Trust, education, charity or public sector environment The Trust has an amazing family of academies, and each has its own ethos and values that contribute to the wider Trust purpose. Our client are committed to delivering a first-class education to overcome inequality and as a member of the Trust Central Team, you will play a key part in helping to achieve that. The Benefits of Working for our client The Trust offers a benefits package which includes; A local government pension scheme Staffordshire Pension Fund A discounted gym membership for on-site gyms A 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym Free on-site parking Subsidised meals Cycle Scheme Annual leave entitlement starts from 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years' service Employee Assistance Programme through Life and Progress including counselling services to ensure that their staff are looked after and supported Our client are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English. Skills Essential: Fully qualified CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA accountant Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Minimum five years' experience working within a finance environment Preparation of budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting Experience of accounting systems and financial controls Preparation of management accounts and financial reports Budget preparation and monitoring Month end & Year-end accounts preparation VAT returns and taxation requirements Financial reconciliations and balance sheet management Internal and external audit processes Financial systems administration Developing and maintaining robust financial controls Producing financial information for senior leaders and stakeholders Experience of capital accounting and the management of fixed assets Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and present complex financial information clearly Ability to challenge and influence constructively Strong organisational and project-management skills Ability to build effective working relationships with budget holders and senior leaders High levels of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment Commitment to continuous improvement Ability to present often complex information in a logical and systemic manner and to interpret figures with skill and understanding Ability to work successfully as part of a team and to prioritise own workload with minimum supervision Good networking skills and the ability to communicate and forge links with stakeholders Ability to train and motivate team members Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines on several different projects Willing to participate in development and training opportunities High level of personal integrity and confidentiality Strong attention to detail, with the ability to delegate without losing control of the detail Ability to initiate and manage change effectively Resourcefulness ability to manage a multitude of tasks and projects Ability to travel between Trust sites as required An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English Ability to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary Desired Experience within an academy trust, education, public sector or charitable organisation Experience using PS Financials DfE funding arrangements Charity accounting and reporting requirements Grant funding management and reporting Procurement and contract management Understanding of the Academies financial reporting requirements An understanding of the Education environment Willingness to undertake any relevant training and development The post holder is expected to work out of hours to attend relevant meetings. Holidays are expected to be taken during Academy holidays and not during term time or during the closure of accounts The post holder is required to complete an enhanced DBS clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are interested in the position, please apply above and I will be in touch. Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Clerk / Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator Stafford 13.50- 14.00 per hour (DOE) Full-Time Temporary to Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Finance team of a well-established business in Stafford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Administrator looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team. You'll play a key role in processing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the smooth running of the accounts payable function. What We Offer - 13.50- 14.00 per hour (DOE). - Full-time position. - Temporary to permanent opportunity. - Training and support on internal accounting systems. - Opportunity to develop your finance and accounts payable experience. - Supportive and friendly finance team. - Varied role covering purchase ledger and finance administration. Key Duties - Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timescales. - Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received documentation. - Apply accounting codes and upload documentation to the accounting system. - Investigate invoice discrepancies and resolve supplier queries. - Maintain organised electronic financial records. - Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and account queries. - Support month-end activities, including accruals and accounting period checks. - Liaise with internal departments to obtain missing invoice information. - Carry out general finance and administrative duties as required. - Follow company financial procedures and internal controls. Requirements - Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Finance Administrator, or in a similar office or finance role is desirable. - Understanding of purchase invoices, purchase orders, and basic accounting processes. - Experience using accounting software is beneficial; Navision or Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is advantageous but not essential. - Good numerical skills with excellent attention to detail. - Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. - Strong organisational and communication skills. - Reliable, accurate, and able to work to deadlines. - Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop. Interested? If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator, or Finance Administrator looking for your next opportunity in Stafford, apply today with your up-to-date CV or contact Acorn by Synergie for more information.

Several locations on offer to suit the candidate This role can be based at D&C Police Headquarters, Exeter or Dorset Police Headquarters, Winfrith . DURATION 12 MONTHS Senior Financial Accountant We are seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering high-quality financial accounting services across the Alliance Finance Department, supporting both Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police, as well as the respective Offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting, you will provide senior-level financial expertise, helping to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while supporting the delivery of robust financial management across both organisations. The role includes responsibility for supporting the production of annual statutory accounts, overseeing capital accounting and treasury-related activity, managing statutory returns, and working closely with auditors, actuaries, valuers and senior stakeholders. You will lead and develop financial accounting processes, drive continuous improvement, provide technical guidance and training to finance colleagues, and contribute to strategic financial planning, including capital programmes and medium-term financial strategies. The post-holder will also deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when required, providing leadership and resilience at a senior level. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder engagement and service development within a complex and high-profile public sector environment. About You You will be a fully qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a proven track record of producing and interpreting complex financial information. You will possess strong leadership and communication skills, experience of managing and developing teams, and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement and organisational change is essential. Experience of public sector accounting and knowledge of the wider local government or policing finance landscape would be advantageous. Key Highlights - Senior leadership role within a collaborative Alliance Finance team. - Opportunity to influence financial strategy and statutory reporting. - Hybrid working arrangements available, subject to business needs. - Work with a broad range of senior stakeholders, including Chief Financial Officers, auditors, and operational leaders. - Contribute to the financial sustainability and governance of two Police Forces. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by ensuring strong financial stewardship and supporting the delivery of vital public services across Dorset, and Devon and Cornwall.

Management Accountant Burton on Trent £45,000 - £50,000 DOE (Hybrid working available after training, 3 days office 2 days from home) Are you a qualified Management Accountant looking for your next challenge within a large, fast-paced organisation? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established business seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Management Accounts team click apply for full job details

Your new company Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing education organisation in Staffordshire with the recruitment of a Management Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a collaborative central finance team and play a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting and decision-making across a diverse organisation click apply for full job details

Accountancy Practice Specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have just been instructed on an Accounts Senior or Client Manager opportunity on behalf of our client, a forward thinking firm in Staffordshire. Ideal for a part or fully qualified individual working in practice looking for the next step up in their career. Will be working an impressive and varied portfolio of clients, including SMEs and OMBs click apply for full job details

SF Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established business in their search for an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of a ledger, building strong customer relationships and playing a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow within a supportive, close-knit finance team. What You'll Be Doing - Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts from start to finish - Chasing outstanding debt via telephone, email and written correspondence - Opening new customer accounts and carrying out credit checks - Raising sales invoices and allocating incoming cash - Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries - Monitoring aged debt and escalating issues where required - Maintaining accurate customer records and account notes - Producing debtor reports and supporting month-end activities - Working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues and maximise cash collection What We're Looking For - Previous end-to-end Credit Control experience - Experience managing your own customer ledger - Confident carrying out credit checks and opening new accounts - Strong cash collection and negotiation skills - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems - Excellent communication skills with a professional telephone manner - Self-motivated, organised and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment What's In It For You? - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Company pension - Free on-site parking - Excellent additional company benefits - Supportive and collaborative finance team If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next permanent opportunity and enjoy managing the full credit control process from start to finish, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Your new company Hays are pleased to be supporting this large International business on an exclusive basis. Who are looking for individuals who have experience with SAP S/4HANA Your new role - Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations, with financial commentary. - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts. - Partner with internal departments to support the achievement of business objectives through financial analysis and performance insights. - Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, budgets, and financial projections. - Manage and submit VAT returns in line with statutory requirements. - Produce and analyse monthly Profit & Loss reports, highlighting key variances and trends. - Act as the primary contact for external auditors. - Oversee payroll processes, including submissions, payments, journal postings, forecasting, and PAYE compliance. - Prepare and post all month-end journals, including depreciation, accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, and accounting adjustments. - Manage and support all finance sub-ledgers, ensuring accuracy and completeness. - Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, promoting best practice. - Support stock control activities, including stock takes, inventory management, cell ordering, and accounts receivable processes. - Manage banking activities, including payments, corporate credit cards, online sales platforms, and cash flow monitoring. - Oversee the sub-ledger team, ensuring robust financial controls and audit readiness. - Manage intercompany recharges and reporting to Group Headquarters. What you'll need to succeed - Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. - Advanced user of Excel and competent in developing and applying databases. - Experience of working with SAP S/4HANA or a similar small business management system. What you'll get in return - Free parking on site - Potential of Temp to Perm, 10% bonus scheme, competitive pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 (url removed)

Management Accountant (Qualified or QBE) - Manufacturing Hybrid Working Immediate Start Maternity Cover with Long-Term Potential We're looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join a well-established manufacturing business on an initial maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is either fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience (QBE), with the opportunity for the role to become a longer-term position. The Role You'll play a key role in supporting the finance function, providing accurate management information and partnering with operational teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts Stock accounting and reconciliation Cost accounting and analysis Supporting product costing and Bills of Materials (BOMs) Variance analysis and reporting Business partnering with operational and manufacturing teams Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes About You Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified by Experience (QBE) Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is essential Strong understanding of stock accounting and cost accounting Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) would be highly advantageous Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision Available to start immediately or within one week What's on Offer Hybrid working - 3 days on-site, 2 days from home Flexible start and finish times Half-day finish every Friday Friendly, supportive team environment Initial maternity cover with genuine potential for longer-term opportunities If you're an experienced management accountant looking for your next challenge and can start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

Assistant Accountant £32000-£40000 DOE Stoke on Trent Fulltime -Office based- Mon-Thurs 7.30-16.30, Friday 11am The Organisation Our client is part of a global leader in advanced imaging technology, driving innovation that improves healthcare, safety, and industrial inspection worldwide. Employees work on cutting-edge products used in life-saving medical diagnostics and critical security applications. The business offers a collaborative, technology-driven environment where expertise, curiosity, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. With global reach and local impact, our client provides strong opportunities for career development and professional growth. It s an ideal place for people who want their work to make a real, measurable difference. Role Overview The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing accurate financial reporting, cost control support, and day-to-day accounting assistance. The role is key in ensuring timely month-end processes, stock and cost accounting, and compliance with internal controls. Key Responsibilities - Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations - Support preparation of management accounts and variance analysis - Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP and cost of sales - Assist with standard costing, and production variance analysis - Responsible for cost allocation specifically for Time allocation ( timesheets) and expense - Support budgeting and forecasting activities - Process fixed assets, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting - Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements - Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders - Improve financial processes and controls - Support implementation of SAP system (currently XERO) - Provide support for transactional accounting Skills & Experience Required - 2 3 years experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within manufacturing - AAT qualified/ or Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA - Experience with stock, WIP, and cost accounting desirable - Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) is essential - Experience using XERO and SAP - Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

Income Officer £31,297.75 a year Stoke-on-Trent Permanent Full-Time Were entering an exciting period of growth, and this role will play a key part in strengthening our income management service and supporting continued investment in our communities. This person will be responsible for ensuring our rental and service charge income is maximized by delivering an effective income management service click apply for full job details

We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant to manage a small finance team. The Management Accountant is responsible for preparation of accurate and timely information to enable management to enhance Company profitability and performance. The role ensures the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts, revenue reporting and statutory accounts information and accurate rep click apply for full job details

An established and successful organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer with HR Administration experience to join its supportive and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong end-to-end payroll experience who enjoys a varied role combining payroll processing with wider HR administration. Payroll & HR Administrator Responsibilities: - Manage the end-to-end processing of four-weekly and monthly payroll - Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, salary amendments, deductions and holiday calculations - Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and attachment of earnings - Manage pension contributions and reconcile payments - Complete monthly and year-end payroll processes, including PAYE and National Insurance submissions - Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, RTI and auto-enrolment requirements - Maintain accurate payroll records and confidential employee information - Provide HR administration support to managers and employees across the business - Assist with employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and capability processes - Prepare contracts, letters and employee documentation - Respond to payroll and HR queries in a professional and timely manner Payroll & HR Administrator Skills and Experience: - Previous experience within a Payroll processing position is essential - Experience of HR Admin or similar position is advantageous - Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes - Good understanding of employment legislation and HR administration - Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills - Strong communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Service Coordinator Location: Lichfield Salary: From £24,784.50 (dependant on experience) plus phone, pension, birthday bonus and 28 days holiday including statutory days with the option buy more. Join a Growing Environmental Services Business! We're recruiting for a Planning & Compliance Coordinator to join a well-established and growing environmental compliance business with over 30 years of industry expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a fast-paced operations team. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal role for someone with strong organisational skills, a positive attitude and a desire to develop within a supportive business. If you're organised, solution-focused and enjoy working in a busy office environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities - Planning preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works to agreed KPIs - Supporting the Operations team, Supervisors and Service Delivery Manager - Updating and maintaining the PPM scheduling system - Inputting completed inspections and compliance records - Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to customer enquiries - Liaising with clients, engineers and suppliers - Managing shared company email inboxes - Monitoring contract compliance - Raising purchase orders and checking invoices - Setting up new suppliers and placing orders - Booking hotels and coordinating engineer logistics What We're Looking For - Excellent organisational and time management skills - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Confident using Microsoft Office and computer systems - Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads - A proactive, solution-driven approach - Previous administration, planning or scheduling experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided - A team player with excellent attention to detail Ready for your next opportunity? If you're looking to join a growing business where you'll receive full training, genuine career development and become part of a supportive operations team, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Becky Kerridge on (phone number removed) or apply with your current CV. "SER-IN"

Transaction Recruitment are supporting our Aldridge based client in their search for an experienced Credit Controller to join them on a permanent basis. You will be working as part of a small successful finance team and will be responsible for managing your own ledger of accounts. This position is fully office based. Daily duties and experience required includes: - Conducting credit control via phone and email - Overseeing credit checks - Setting up new customer accounts - Allocating payments - Raising invoices - Negotiating payment plans - Reconciling customer accounts - Query resolution Our client is a well established business, with a leading presence in their sector. They offer modern open plan offices, free onsite parking, as well as being easily accessible by public transport. If this opportunity sounds of interest please get in touch as they are looking to secure the right person quickly.

ERP Payroll Design & Implementation Lead needed to work hybrid Paying £750 per day ref 376657 Full time hours on a temporarybasis Key Responsibilities - Provide specialist advice and guidance on the lawful acquisition and use of communications data. - Review, assess and progress communications data applications in line with IPA legislation and organisational procedures click apply for full job details

Job Scope: An exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join an established company working as an integral part of the Group Accounting function. Providing reporting to both local and group management in a professional, accurate and timely way to support short / medium term operational decisions. Roles and Responsibilities: - Assist in the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack - Pr click apply for full job details