Total 94 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Your new company
Our client is a not for profit business in Manchester,looking for a Finance Coordinator to join on a 6month contract, withextension/permanent opportunity for the right person.

Your new role
You will be responsible for;

• Assisting with preparation of budget and forecast
• Prepare and process monthly payments
• Monthly bank reconciliations and managing the month end process
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on monthly basis
• Maintain fixed asset and stock register
• Assist with processing monthly payroll UK and International payroll

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA part qualified/ Qualified as/working towards AAT or similar
• Excellent knowledge of bookkeeping and good understanding of financial processes and procedures
• Experience of working with QuickBooks
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible, can-do attitude and good team player

What you'll get in return
You will join a fantastic business that makes adifference in the world, and cares about their team. A salary between£30,000-£31,500 dependent on your experience level. Access to their excellentbenefits, 35 hoursper working week, 25 days holiday per year plus 8 publicholidays and ahybrid working model.

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 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you arelooking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion onyour career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Your new company
Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for:

• Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions.
• Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable.
• Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting.
• Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential)
• Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential)
• Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential)
• Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable)
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable)

What you'll get in return
You willreceive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working, contract untilMar 2025.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Your new company
We have been exclusively instructed on this opportunity by a growing insurance group. Working for a highly entrepreneurial business, you will be reporting directly to the Group CFO on designing and rescoping the finance function whilst supporting them in growing the business, organically and through acquisition.

Your new role
In this unique opportunity, you will be based in their Manchester office, assisting the business through a period of transition, growth and change. You will have responsibility for the provision of timely and robust management reporting of the Group's figures whilst driving growth, organically and through further acquisitions. You will update internal controls and reporting, whilst also implementing changes and driving performance and reviewing existing practice, whilst driving improvements, commercially and operationally.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be suitably qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with previous experience of working within a high-profile role where you have driven change and growth, ideally within an Insurance or Financial Services business. The client has suggested that there will be an advantage to those who have experience in M&A and/or supporting or leading to an exit.

What you'll get in return
You will receive a competitive salary of up to £120k depending on experience, plus a bonus and a fantastic benefits pack. This role will immediately allow you to be part of a high profile and business critical position and gain fantastic exposure to a fast-paced 'scale up' project, alongside a genuine 'wealth creation' opportunity.

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.

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Your new company
Our client is a not forprofit business in Manchester, looking for a Finance Coordinator to join on a6month contract, with extension/permanent opportunity for the right person.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for;

• Assisting withpreparation of budget and forecast
• Prepare and processmonthly payments
• Monthly bankreconciliations and managing the month end process
• Reconcile all balancesheet accounts on monthly basis
• Maintain fixed assetand stock register
• Assist with processingmonthly payroll UK and International payroll

What you'll need to succeed

• ACCA part qualified/Qualified as/working towards AAT or similar
• Excellent knowledge ofbookkeeping and good understanding of financial processes and procedures
• Experience of workingwith QuickBooks
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible, can-doattitude and good team player

What you'll get in return
You will join a fantastic business that makes a difference in the world, and cares about their team. A salary between £30,000-£31,500 dependent on your experience level. Access to their excellent benefits, 35 hours per working week, 25 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays and a hybrid working model.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new firm
We are partnering with one of the leading chartered accountancy, tax and business advisory firms in Manchester, ranked as one of the Top 10 firms to work for in Manchester. This firm is well established with a modern and vibrant approach to accountancy and tax advice.

Your new role
As the new Tax Manager for the team, you will be working on a mixed portfolio of corporation tax compliance and advice, alongside a team of partners, senior managers and supporting a team of Assistant Managers and Tax Seniors. You will be reviewing the work of the tax seniors and have your own portfolio, working with the partners to deliver complex tax solutions to a mixture of owner-managed businesses, not for-profit clients, high-net worth private clients, and individuals needing complex tax solutions.
You will be involved in the following:
Meeting with clients to understand their tax needs
Communicating with HMRC to seek clearance for tax strategies and assist clients with questions and investigations.
Reviewing the complex corporation tax computations and providing feedback to the tax seniors.
Reviewing complex personal tax, partnership and trust computations and providing feedback to the tax team.
Reviewing and providing comments on legal documents related to company restructuring, acquisitions and mergers.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this Tax Manager role, you will be CTA or ACA qualified.
You will be great at growing client relationships and leading client meetings.
You will have advanced knowledge of corporation tax, Income Tax, Inheritance tax and capital gains tax.
You will have extensive experience of compliance and providing tax planning solutions to clients.
Experience of training and developing staff within the department and reviewing the work of tax seniors is essential.
An understanding of applying tax legislation with strong IT skills is also beneficial.

What you'll get in return
In return for this Tax Manager opportunity, you will be rewarded with a competitive basic salary, pension and benefits, along with a great worklife balance and hybrid work in the Manchester City centre office.
Progression and a clear pathway to partner is available for an ambitious individual seeking career progression.

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 Emma Roberts on 07531 666 666 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact Emma Roberts for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Your new company
Based in the heart of Manchester, our client, a market leader, are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join its successful team. With an already successful and well established credit team, due to expansion, they are looking to welcome a new addition to their Credit family!
A hard-working, welcoming & friendly team who are self-motivated and eager to see results.
If you are tenacious, have a proven career history in Credit Control and enjoys taking autonomy of your work, this could be for you!

Your new role
A busy and fast paced varied role, you will report directly to a dedicated, highly experienced Credit Manager who supports the team to ensure individuals remain happy and gain the best out of their abilities. Working alongside a team of experienced Credit Controllers, you will be assigned your own portfolio where you will proactively chase overdue b2b debts, allocate customer payments, dealing with customer query resolution, reconciliations and be on top to identify any potential risks to the business.

What you'll need to succeed
Experienced in Credit Control B2B
Sales Ledger experience
Customer Service and resolution experience - able to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels,
Team Player, able to work in a team on your own initiative
Tenancy with a strong drive and desire to succeed.
Computer-literate - Pivot tables/V-look-ups ideal but not essential
Can do attitude, with a hands on approach

What you'll get in return
The company promotes wellbeing and really cares for its employees and offers great benefits:-
Excellent location within Manchester City Centre location - close to public transportation routes
Hybrid - 2days office and 3 working from home
Holidays 25days plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
Enhanced Pension
Life Assurance
Private medical
Plus other great benefits


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Based in Urmston, your new company is a vibrant and forward-thinking niche business who have a new vacancy for an experienced Sales Ledger Clerk to join their business. With your experience and hard-working nature, you report to the FC and manage the Sales Ledger function, working and supporting your colleagues in a small finance function.
Your new role

• Holding this pivotal role within the business, you will be solely responsible for accurately manually raising sales invoices, ensuring all are correct and contain the right and relevant costings.
• Working on various portals you will be in charge of uploading invoices to internal invoicing finance portals & external client portals.
• Credit control duties (small part of the role) by means of managing the online portals ensuring payments are paid and received.
• Supporting the wide finance team with any adhoc duties

What you'll need to succeed

• Experienced in Sales Ledger, Credit Control and related functions
• Experience within query management
• MS Office - Excel including Vlookups & pivot tables
• Xero accounting system usage or any similar accounting systems would be desirable but not essential as training will be given.

What you'll get in return
Salary :- 27,000-28,000pa doe
Hybrid 2days wfh, 3 days office
Free parking
Hours 8-4 (1hour lunch) or 9-5 (1hour lunch) Monday to Friday
25days holidays rising 1 day per completed year (capped at 29)
Pension 3% company
Death in service
Healthcare & additional schemes


What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client are a prestigiouseducational institution located in Manchester looking for a Finance Officer tojoin on temporary basis until Apr 2025. This role offers the opportunity to bepart of a dynamic finance team within an organization that values growth andexcellence.

Your new role
As a Finance Officer,you will play a crucial role in the finance team. You will be responsible for providing financial administrative support including:

• Regularmonitoring of transactions and reconciliation of supplier accounts
• Managingthe month/year-end process, including checking receipting, projectcertificates, and valuations.
• Calculating variance analysis and presenting reportsto the Directors and Management Accounts team.
• Reconciling monthly actual expenditure with data fromOracle Financials.
• Processing monthly journals and accruals.
• Liaising with budget holders, project managers, andrelevant members of Finance to produce reports for various stakeholders.
• Assisting in preparing cash flow statements

What you'll needto succeed
You will have:

• Strong experience in finance and budget management.
• Proficiency in using financial software and systems,particularly Oracle Financials.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of ateam.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach toproblem-solving.

What you'll getin return
In return for your dedication andhard work, you will receive:

• A competitive rate
• Opportunities for professional development and careerprogression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The chance to work on diverse and impactful projects.

What you need todo now
If you're interested in thisrole, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call usnow. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a newposition, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Your new company
Your new company is a highly entrepreneurial Real Estate business based in Altrincham. Due to an impressive amount of growth over the last 3 years they're looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced Finance Manager.
Your new role
In your new role as Finance Manager you will manage a team of three Management Accountants who collectively look after over 12 entities. You will be responsible for implementing best practice processes and controls in place around all aspects of the general ledger posting and reconciliations processes, implementing timetables and checklists for work to be completed. You will take a lead on cost and revenue transactions are posted accurately for all operating and management companies in the Group. You will look after all associated balance sheet reconciliations are performed accurately and in a timely manner. You will support the Financial Controller with additional adhoc commercial duties.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified Finance professional with experience working within a large complex organisation, ideally within the Property and Construction sector. You will have a strong attention to detail and be able to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements. You will have the ability to communicate to all levels both within the finance team and across the business.
What you'll get in return
You'll join a rapidly growing entrepreneurial business that can offer real career progression in the not-so distant future. Your network within the work place is a great blend of ACA, ACCA and CIMA Qualified finance professionals who are passionate about up skilling each other. You'll receive a salary of up to £60,000 with excellent benefits inc a hybrid model.
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 on your career.

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Your new companyOur client is a well known education provider in Manchester. They are looking for an accounts payable officer to join the team.
Your new roleYou will be responsible for processingof invoices and payments to suppliers;

• Posting purchase invoices to P2P system
• Processing Payment runs
• Statement reconciliations and supplier queries
• Answering phone calls from suppliers
• Following up with receipting of purchase orders (whereinvoice exists)
• Obtaining approval of manual invoices in a timelymanner
• Ensure month end reporting deadlines are met
• Month-end reporting including Balance SheetReconciliations
  Other ad-hoc duties as required
  
  
  What you'll need to succeed

You will have:

• A minimum of two years previous AP experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills, including knowledge of Orcale & Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience with P2P and ERP systems
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail

What you'll get in returnYou will receive a salary of £25,000 - 27,000 depending on experience, the company offers stability, 28 days annual aeave, generis pension contribution. Flexible working opportunities including hybrid working and more.
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn'tquite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.ContactJessica Cannon on +443330105524 or

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Your new company
Our client is a localgovernment entity looking for an interim finance assistant on a short termcontract.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for:

• Managingthe commissioning process, including maintaining and updating the commissioninglog, and coordinating with Procurement and Legal teams.
• Overseethe Finance inboxes, handling queries, invoices, and taking appropriateactions.
• Performbank reconciliations and process cost transfers and banking journals accordingto the timetable.
• Maintainthe Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable function, including raising purchaserequisitions/orders, logging invoices, processing approvals and payments, andgoods receipting.
• Preparesupplier payment runs, including journals and documentation, and maintainup-to-date supplier information and verify bank details.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• Strongexpertise in Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable. (Essential)
• Proficiencyin Excel and managing Excel models.(Essential)
• Provenability to meet tight deadlines.(Essential)
• Previousexperience in the Public Sector. (Desirable)
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Dynamics.(Desirable)

What you'll get in return
You willreceive a competitive rate, (£17.94-19.48 DOE), hybrid working, contract untilMar 2025.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Your new company
Our client is lookingfor someone to join the finance team on a 6month contract, they are based inthe city centre and are a well-known global institution.

Your new role
You willbe responsible for acting as main point of contact between the company andexternal trusts while;

• Leading the month-endsalary recharge process
• Investigate billingqueries from Trusts
• Input correctionjournals into the Oracle Finance System for recharge corrections and submit requests for creditsand rebills as necessary.
• Manage the inbox byresponding to emails, directing queries to relevant departments, andactioning any necessary corrections.

What you'll need to succeed
You willhave:

• AATQualification or relevant finance experience
• Experience in Reconciliations , billings and journals
• Previousexperience within NHS Trust is desirable
• Abilityto be inquisitive and identify issues and resolutions
• Excellent verbal andwritten communication.
• Excellent customerservice skills.

What you'll get in return
You will received a competitive hourly rate between15-19p/h, hybrid working, 35 hour week, supportive team and opportunity to workwith a well-known global institution.

What you need to do now
If you're interestedin this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CVnow.
If this job isn'tquite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact usfor a confidential discussion on your career.
Contact Jessica Cannonon +443330105524 or

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Are you on the lookout for a new role in a school office environment? Hays are currently hiring for multiple opportunities across Manchester and Greater Manchester that could be of interest to you.

Job ref: 4621792
School Finance Assistant

• Greater Manchester
• Long-term temporary
• Competitive rate
• Full-time

The Role:
As a School Finance Assistant, you will play a vital role in managing the school's financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, providing assistance to the wider financial team, and supporting the senior leadership team in financial planning and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing day-to-day financial transactions, including invoicing, payroll and payments
• Managing the school's budget, ensuring accurate financial records and tracking expenditure
• Preparing regular financial reports for the SLT and governors
• Handling purchase orders, processing invoices and reconciling accounts
• Liaising with external auditors, vendors and suppliers as needed.

Key Experience:

• Experience working within financial administration, preferably in an education setting.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in using financial software.

Candidates will have to provide adequate references and will be subject to relevant police checks.

If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch.

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would be interested, we have a referral bonus of £350 in shopping vouchers available for successful referrals.

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Your new company
Our client is based in south Manchester and has an excellent overall profile. They are recognised for being an award winning firm, providing exceptional client care and renowned for its high calibre of talent.
Your new role
This property finance role will see you working closely with senior fee earners on a range of matters.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate must have a strong academic profile. This is an opportunity for an entry-level candidate looking to start their legal career with a reputable law firm. You will be an excellent communicator and have a strong attention to detail. It is essential that you are hard-working and ambitious.
What you'll get in return
The successful candidate will benefit from good quality work, you will also benefit from working closely with senior fee earners and partners. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer plenty of progression and development for the right candidate. The salary will be reflective of an entry level position.
What you need to do now


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Your new company
Our client is a reputable insurance law firm with offices nationwide. They are currently recruiting for a Technical Auditor to join their casualty claims department. This role will see you responsible for developing and conducting audits across the business unit. You can expect a very competitive salary and hybrid working policy.

Your new role
This Casualty Claims Technical Auditor role will see you responsible for the development, execution and reporting of technical and quality audits across the casualty department in accordance with internal audit policy. You will be required to identify risks and provide recommendations for technical improvements within the department. This is a non-fee-earning role.

What you'll need to succeed
This role is open to qualified and non-qualified applications. Previous experience managing your own caseload of fast and multi-track EL/PL files is essential. You must have previous experience coaching and developing others. Successful applicants must have an interest in securing an audit role. Previous audit experience is beneficial. Applicants should be able to provide constructive feedback.

What you'll get in return
This is a great opportunity for EL/PL lawyers to secure a non-fee-earning role at a well established firm. A competitive salary and hybrid working structure is available dependent based on experience.

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. Alternatively, email or call us now on 0161 228 7770.
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.

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