Audit Senior - Growing Independent Practice Lancaster £35,000+ DOE Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a close knit independent accountancy practice in the recruitment of an Audit Senior to join their expanding audit team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA or ACCA qualified professional looking to take ownership of a varied portfolio of audit assignments while working closely with senior leadership. The role offers exposure to owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors, alongside clear progression opportunities as the firms audit offering continues to grow. Key Responsibilities Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion across a varied client portfolio of owner-managed businesses (OMBs) Carry out audit fieldwork both remotely and on client sites Prepare statutory accounts and assist with group consolidations Work closely with Audit Managers and Directors on complex assignments Build strong client...

Audit & Accounts Senior £30,000 - £45,000 Full-Time, Permanent Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team at the firm's office on the outskirts of Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to work on a mix of audit and accounts work for a diverse client portfolio. Along with a competitive salary (depending upon experience) this growing firm offers a good range of benefits including 4x salary life assurance, 25 days annual leave and ability to buy additional days leave (up to five days), enhanced family leave policies and company sick pay, employee support programme and corporate discounts. Additionally, there is an opt-in, flexible benefits platform. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team as Audit & Accounts Senior, leading audits, building client and colleague relationships and nurturing the talents junior team members. As Audit & Accounts...

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an Audit & Accounts Senior to join the team at the firm's office on the outskirts of Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to work on a mix of audit and accounts work for a diverse client portfolio. Along with a competitive salary (depending upon experience) this growing firm offers a good range of benefits including 4x salary life assurance, 25 days annual leave and ability to buy additional days leave (up to five days), enhanced family leave policies and company sick pay, employee support programme and corporate discounts. Additionally, there is an opt-in, flexible benefits platform. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team as Audit & Accounts Senior, leading audits, building client and colleague relationships and nurturing the talents junior team members. As Audit & Accounts Senior your key responsibilities will include: Lead and deliver a...

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team at the firm's office on the outskirts of Blackpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented ACCA/ACA qualified accountant to provide high-quality accounts and advisory services to a diverse client portfolio. Along with a competitive salary (depending upon experience) this growing firm offers a good range of benefits including 4x salary life assurance, 25 days annual leave and ability to buy additional days leave (up to five days), enhanced family leave policies and company sick pay, employee support programme and corporate discounts. Additionally, there is an opt-in, flexible benefits platform. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team as Senior Accountant, using your strong technical expertise to provide exceptional accounting services, building client and colleague relationships and nurturing the talents junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a...

We are looking for a Client Investment Specialist / Portfolio Manager to join our Client. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with high-net-worth clients and Client Advisors, delivering tailored investment solutions and helping shape long-term investment strategies. What You'll Be Doing: Developing investment proposals and conducting portfolio reviews for bespoke discretionary clients. Managing and supporting sophisticated portfolios, ensuring solutions align with clients' objectives and risk profiles. Translating client needs into personalised investment strategies and portfolio recommendations. Communicating investment views and providing ongoing support to Client Advisors and clients. Implementing portfolio construction recommendations in line with governance standards and house views. Acting as an ambassador for the firm's wider investment capabilities across multiple asset classes. Partnering with internal stakeholders to drive growth and enhance the...

Job Title Audit Semi Senior Location Manchester Salary £28,000 - £38,000 My client in Manchester is seeking an ambitious and dedicated Audit Semi-Senior with (ideally) over 18 months of experience in audit to join one of their dynamic teams. What you will be doing as an Audit Semi Senior Audit Planning: Actively involved in the planning phase of audits, including risk assessment, materiality calculation, and designing audit strategies. Fieldwork Execution: Participate in on-site audit fieldwork, conducting substantive testing, analytical review, and ensuring compliance with audit standards. Audit Completion: Assist in the completion stage, including preparing audit reports, discussing findings with clients, and ensuring all audit documentation is accurate and complete. Client Interaction: Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, providing excellent service and understanding their unique needs. Team Collaboration: Work closely with...

Job Title Audit Assistant Manager Not-for-Profit Location Manchester Salary £44,000 - £50,000 Our client, a Top 15 accountancy firm, is looking to appoint an Audit Assistant Manager to join their specialist Non-Profit team in Manchester. You'll be joining a collaborative and highly respected team, working closely with Partners and Directors to deliver audit, accounting, and advisory services to a broad portfolio of non-profit clients including charities, education providers, and membership organisations. This role offers a strong balance of client-facing responsibility, team leadership, and technical exposure, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Audit Senior or Supervisor looking to take the next step into management. What you will be doing as an Audit Assistant Manager - Not-for-Profit Managing a portfolio of non-profit clients including charities, schools, academies, and other organisations Leading audits from planning through...

Robert Half is partnering with a growing business to recruit a commercially minded Management Accountant / FP&A Analyst on a 9 month fixed term contract. Reporting directly into the Head of FP&A, this role will play a key part in strengthening financial planning, reporting and business performance processes during a busy and transformative period for the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified finance professional with strong management accounting experience and exposure to business partnering. The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative team and have the opportunity to develop their FP&A capabilities under the guidance of an experienced finance leader. South Manchester - 4 days in office. 9 month fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of FP&A with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities. Build and develop robust financial models to support business decision...

Job Title: Operations Analyst / Reconciliation Analyst Duration: 5 Months Location: Manchester / Hybrid (4 days per week in the office) Salary: £20.81 per hour PAYE Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. About the Opportunity Are you an analytical professional with experience in Financial Services Operations, Reconciliations, Finance, or Investment Administration? Our client, a leading global banking organisation, is seeking a detail-oriented Operations Analyst to join their Manchester-based team on a 5-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience investigating...

Head of Finance & Analysis Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in the Manchester office) Salary: 90k - 108k per annum plus £5,000 Car Allowance Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent You will provide strategic financial leadership on complex development and investment transactions, including organic growth opportunities, strategic partnerships, joint ventures, regeneration schemes and large-scale investment projects. The role will support projects ensuring robust financial analysis, risk assessment and investment decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Lead the financial appraisal and evaluation of major development and investment opportunities Provide end-to-end transaction support from initial assessment through to approval and delivery Support the Development Finance Director in developing and implementing investment and development finance strategies Deputise for the Development Finance Director when required Develop, review and challenge complex...

Job Description An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Practice Accountant to join a well-established and growing accountancy practice within a supportive and professional team. What You'll Be Doing: • Managing a portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders and partnerships. • Preparing and reviewing year-end accounts and corporation tax returns. • Completing VAT returns, management accounts and other compliance work. • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing advice and support. • Supporting and reviewing the work of junior team members. What We're Looking For: • ACA or ACCA qualified (or qualified by experience with significant practice experience). • Previous experience working within an accountancy practice. • Strong knowledge of accounts preparation, tax and client management. • Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build...

Robert Half is partnering with a well established social infrastructure business in South Manchester to recruit a Finance Transformation Lead. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will drive process improvement, strengthen financial controls, and support enhancements across systems, policies, and the finance operating model. Key Responsibilities Deliver finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function Review and redesign finance processes to improve efficiency, control, and scalability Strengthen key financial controls including P2P, expenses, and balance sheet processes Support finance systems improvements and policy implementation Identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, delivering practical solutions Standardise and document finance processes to improve consistency and resilience Support project coordination, ensuring delivery against timelines and objectives Partner with stakeholders to support...

Commercial Finance Manager Manchester Paying upto £95k Hybrid Permanent Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth organisation to appoint a Commercial Finance Manager role into a newly evolved leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with senior operational and commercial leaders, acting as a trusted adviser and helping to shape business performance across multiple revenue streams. The role sits at the heart of the organisation, providing commercial insight, driving profitability and supporting key strategic decisions. You'll be responsible for challenging and influencing stakeholders, improving commercial performance and identifying opportunities to drive growth, margin and operational efficiency. We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader who enjoys getting under the skin of a business. This is not a traditional reporting-focused role; it requires someone who can translate data into actions, influence decision-making and drive meaningful...

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of general finance administration. Salary: 27,300 - 14.00PH 20 hours a week Your main responsibilities in the Accounts Assistant position will include - Posting and allocating customer payments Performing bank and account reconciliations Supporting the management of debtor accounts Assisting with sales ledger administration Raising invoices and credit notes Resolving finance and payment queries Supporting month-end finance processes Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties Key Requirements - Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or transactional finance role Good understanding of finance processes Experience with reconciliations and/or cash posting Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Confident communication skills Good Excel and finance systems knowledge Positive...

Senior Accounts Technician Temporary Labour Provider Preston Office We are seeking a professionally qualified Accounts Technician to take full responsibility for the financial operations of our busy temporary labour provider business. This strategic, 4 day per week role (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am 5:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break) is based at our Preston office and offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum pro rata . You will report directly to the Managing Director and work closely with our external year end accountants. You will prepare management accounts for our main business ready for review, manage a simple grouped VAT structure, and run our in-house payroll for temporary workers (including tax, NI, Employer NI, holiday pay, deductions, loans, and all tax related compliance). You will also handle pay related queries from temporary workers via our messaging portal and very occasionally by phone in exceptional circumstances. This is a hands...

Assistant Accountant Location: Preston / Hybrid Full-time Practice-Based Role About the Role We're looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a friendly, forward-thinking accountancy practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practice experience who enjoys working closely with clients, developing their skills, and being part of a supportive and collaborative team. You'll be joining a modern firm that values transparency, flexibility, and personal development-offering a strong balance between professional growth and an enjoyable working environment. Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns using cloud-based accounting software Preparation of year-end accounts to review stage Assisting with personal tax returns (training provided if needed) Supporting senior team members with client work and queries Maintaining accurate financial records and working papers About You Minimum 3 years' experience...

Paraplanner - Hybrid Location: Chorley (Hybrid Working Available - 2 days from home) Salary: Negotiable (dependent on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (flexible hours also available) A growing, values-led financial planning firm based in Chorley is looking to appoint an experienced Paraplanner to join their established technical team. This role would suit a Level 4 qualified Paraplanner with strong all-round experience who enjoys producing high-quality work and playing a key part in delivering excellent client outcomes. The Role You will provide comprehensive paraplanning support across a broad range of financial planning cases. You'll be trusted with complex work and have the opportunity to further develop your technical expertise within a supportive, professional environment. Key Responsibilities: Producing clear, accurate, and compliant suitability reports Conducting detailed research across pensions, investments, protection, and...

Position Title: Accounts Administrator (Fixed Term - 12 Months) Location: Leyland site, with travel to Thornton site as required Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday Salary: 36,901.09 per annum Job Summary The Accounts Administrator will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining and reconciling purchase and general ledger accounts, administering payroll processes, and providing essential support to the Finance Department. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Key Responsibilities Financial Records Administration Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with policies and procedures Record financial transactions in ledgers and accounting systems Process invoices, payments, and statements...

Job Title: Payroll Advisor Location: Blackburn - hybrid after probation Salary: Up to 33,000 per annum This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional with client payroll experience who enjoys managing multiple payrolls, building strong client relationships, and working within a fast-paced environment. Following successful completion of probation, the company offers hybrid working. Responsibilities Processing end-to-end payrolls for a portfolio of clients. Ensuring payrolls are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and SAP. Submitting RTIs to HMRC and ensuring payroll compliance with current legislation. Managing pension submissions and payroll reconciliations. Handling payroll queries from clients and employees in a professional and timely manner. Processing starters, leavers, salary changes, and other payroll amendments. Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee...