A global technology business delivering innovative digital solutions across international markets is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to join their Manchester team. The company supports large-scale operations worldwide and is recognised as a sector leader. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of the culture, with a focus on continuous improvement and inclusivity. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations, ensuring efficient processes and timely reporting. This role balances technical accounting tasks with strategic oversight. Key Responsibilities Manage accounting across multiple group entities Lead month-end close and consolidate management accounts Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, and intercompany reconciliations Oversee group-wide billing and reconciliations Support audits and ensure compliance documentation Identify and implement process improvements...

Financial Accountant / Assistant Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager Manchester (Hybrid)Paying upto £60K Full-Time Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm We are working exclusively on behalf of a high-growth, international technology business to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant into a key role within its finance function. The organisation operates across more than 90 countries and continues to scale globally. The Role Reporting to the Group Financial Controller Broad exposure across financial accounting, treasury and process improvement Ownership of month-end and oversight of multiple international entities Hands-on role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment Key Responsibilities International Financial Accounting Lead the month-end close process ensuring accurate and timely reporting Manage daily accounting and month-end procedures across group entities Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany...

Job Title: Financial Controls Manager Location: Warton or Samlesbury, Hybrid - 3 days per week on site (can be based at either site) - Potential annual international travel We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,310+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: As a Financial Controls Manager , you will play a key role within the Financial Controlling...

Job Title: Financial Controls Manager Location: Warton or Samlesbury, Hybrid - 3 days per week on site (can be based at either site) - Potential annual international travel We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £63,310+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: As a Financial Controls Manager , you will play a key role within the Financial Controlling...

Job Title: Financial Controls Manager Location: Preston, Glasgow or Barrow-In-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £64,000+ depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You'll own the delivery and continuous improvement of accurate and efficient financial processes within business ERP systems, ensuring robust financial...

Partnership Tax Compliance Assistant Manager Manchester £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + Bonus I'm currently working with a leading Big 4 Accountancy team in Manchester who are looking to grow their national tax compliance partnership business. This team focus heavily on supporting well established US & UK law firm parnter groups. Key Responsibilities: Manage and review complex personal tax returns, with a particular focus on partner and partnership tax returns for UK and US law firms. Review detailed tax calculations prepared by junior team members, ensuring complete accuracy and adherence to filing and payment deadlines. Act as the primary point of contact for a defined portfolio of clients, including internationally headquartered firms and US based partnerships/LLPs. Liaise directly with client finance teams and senior stakeholders, including attending partner surgery days and handling high touch client queries. Coach, mentor, and support junior team members,...

HR Programme Manager - Equity and Organisational Design Contract: 12-month fixed-term (potential for further opportunity) Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5 with flexibilitySalary: £75K - £85K per annum (pro-rata)Location: fully remote - ad-hoc national and international travelInterview: 2 virtual stagesStart Date: ASAP A leading global pharmaceutical organisation is seeking a highly skilled HR Programme Manager - Equity and Organisational Design for a fixed-term contract, offering the flexibility of fully remote working with occasional business travel. This pivotal role will see you at the forefront of strategic people initiatives, focusing on equity programme design, sales incentive harmonisation, job architecture, and organisational design. You will play a crucial part in preparing the company for new European and UK Pay Transparency regulations, ensuring compliance while supporting business transformation and growth. The position offers an attractive salary of £75,000 to £85,000 per...

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for an exciting new challenge? We're partnering with a dynamic, progressive company based on the outskirts of Preston , offering the opportunity to take the lead in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will join a friendly, close-knit team where your payroll expertise will be highly valued, working hands on in this varied and responsible role. Key Duties: Oversee the processing of weekly/monthly full end-to-end payroll processing via Sage 50 Prepare and check payroll data, ensuring accuracy for starters, leavers, salary updates, sickness/holiday absence and any deductions. Deal with pension contributions ensuring compliance with the Pension Regulator's guidelines. Liaise with the HMRC for payroll/tax code queries, submitting (RTI) returns to HMRC in a timely manner. Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries, resolving discrepancies in a timely ad effective, polite manner, ensuring clear communication at...

Lead Tax Manager Contract Length: 6 months + potential extensionsLocation: Hybrid - can be based anywhere in the UK, with 40-60% attendance at a local office (York, Cambridge, Manchester, Carlisle)IR35: InsidePay Rate to Candidate: £600 / day umbrella A Tax Manager is required to join a public organization on a contract role. The Lead Tax Manager will provide senior-level tax expertise and act as the lead specialist for IR35, taxable benefits, and corporation tax, while supporting VAT compliance as part of the wider Compliance & Financial Accounting Team. The role spans operational tax work, process improvement, advisory activity, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with HMRC and the Government Tax Centre of Excellence.Key Responsibilities Lead IR35 compliance, setting and maintaining robust processes and guidance. Oversee data capture and review for PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) return. Ensure full compliance and governance for all taxable...

Job Description We are recruiting for two Senior Portfolio Manager opportunities within AJ Bell Asset Management, joining our growing Investments team in senior roles supporting the ongoing development, governance and delivery of our managed portfolio solutions. These opportunities sit across two specialist areas of the business, Investment Solutions and Investment Partnerships. Both roles offer the opportunity to play a key part in the design, manufacture, monitoring and ongoing maintenance of discretionary managed portfolios and model portfolio solutions, contributing to investment outcomes, product development and business growth. What you'll be doing Working closely with senior investment leadership, you will support portfolio management activity across a broad range of responsibilities including: Product governance, including investment process design and monitoring Strategic and tactical asset allocation framework development and implementation Capital market...

R&D Tax Manager Do you have a software or computer developer R&D tax background? Do you want to join a Top 10 Firm? Then apply today! Our client, a leading professional services provider, is seeking a dedicated R&D Tax Manager to join their dynamic Innovations Reliefs Team. In this key role, you will collaborate with businesses ranging from start-ups to global multinationals across diverse sectors such as manufacturing, engineering, life sciences, software, and digital technologies. This is your chance to engage with cutting-edge companies, assisting them in preparing successful Research & Development tax relief claims while broadening your professional expertise in a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Develop tailored methodologies and oversee the preparation of R&D tax relief claims for submission to HMRC. Conduct interviews with clients' technical and finance teams to guide them on the R&D tax relief process and identify eligible...

M&A Tax Manager Manchester £50,000 - £65,000 (Hybrid Working & Wider Benefits) We are working in partnership with a well-respected Top 10 firm, considered one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, in their search for a M&A Tax Manager to join their growing National Transactions Tax faculty. This is a great opportunity to lead high-profile M&A tax advisory work, partnering with Corporate Finance, private equity clients, and international teams. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact in a fast-growing, people-focused firm. Your New Role: Manage a diverse portfolio of M&A tax projects across sectors Deliver tax-efficient structuring advice on transactions from pre-deal planning through to post-deal integration, tax due diligence (buy- and sell-side), and management tax planning Collaborate closely with Transaction Tax Partners on client development, proposals, and business growth in...

Accounts Manager, Big 4 Firm Manchester £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus Do you enjoy leading high-quality statutory reporting and advisory projects? Want to manage a diverse portfolio of UK and international clients? Looking for a Big 4 platform with genuine progression to Senior Manager and beyond? Benefits: Hybrid working with flexible structure Private medical + 24/7 virtual GP Six volunteering days per year First-class learning & development pathways Access to national and cross-border project work Your new firm: Our client is a Big 4 practice with one of the UK's most respected and fastest-growing Accounting Services (AS) teams. This function delivers high-quality, cost-efficient and relationship-led accounting solutions to both national and multinational groups - blending technical reporting, outsourced accounting operations, and advisory work. The Manchester team is known for its technical strength , innovation , and commercial mindset ,...

Deals Tax Manager Manchester City Centre + Hybrid working £55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus Enjoy deals tax advisory work? Work in corporate tax and want to move into deals? Want to work with a leading big 4 deals tax team? We are working with a leading Big 4 Deals tax team in Manchester who are looking to bring in experienced Managers to join their M&A deals tax business. One of the most established M&A Tax practices in Manchester, they work on a full range of transactions supporting many different areas.You'll find yourself working on Large & Listed, US clients, Private Equity backed businesses & Funds and growing owner managed businesses across the region. Responsibilities will include: Support senior team members in delivering tax advice on M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and tax modelling. Assist in preparing tax reports for buyers and sellers, identifying key risks, exposures, and planning opportunities....

Deals Tax Senior Manager Manchester City Centre + Hybrid working £70,000 - £90,000 + Benefits + Bonus Enjoy deals tax advisory work? Want to work with a leading big 4 deals tax team? Do you want to work in an established team? We are working with a leading Big 4 Deals tax team in Manchester who are looking to bring in experienced Senior Managers to join their M&A deals tax business. One of the most established M&A Tax practices in Manchester, they work on a full range of transactions supporting many different areas.You'll find yourself working on Large & Listed, US clients, Private Equity backed businesses & Funds and growing owner managed businesses across the region. Responsibilities will include: Support senior team members in delivering tax advice on M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and tax modelling. Assist in preparing tax reports for buyers and sellers, identifying key risks, exposures, and planning opportunities....

Deals Tax - Assistant Manager Manchester City Centre + Hybrid working £45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits + Bonus Enjoy deals tax advisory work? Work in corporate tax and want to move into deals? Want to work with a leading big 4 deals tax team? We are working with a leading Big 4 Deals tax team in Manchester who are looking to bring in experienced Assistant Managers to their M&A deals tax business. One of the most established M&A Tax practices in Manchester, they work on a full range of transactions supporting many different areas.You'll find yourself working on Large & Listed, US clients, Private Equity backed businesses & Funds and growing owner managed businesses across the region. Responsibilities will include: Support senior team members in delivering tax advice on M&A transactions, including due diligence, structuring, and tax modelling. Assist in preparing tax reports for buyers and sellers, identifying key risks, exposures, and planning...

Thrive Oldham are delighted to be working with our client in the Oldam area who are actively looking to recruit a Seniour Building Control Officer Job Purpose To carry out the Building Control function in the Borough. Ensuring that work on site and on submitted plans satisfy the Building Regulations and associated legislation. Career Grade role Grade 6 - process domestic applications and plans and undertake inspections of building work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and other associated legislation. Grade 7 - process general applications and plans and undertake inspections of building work to ensure compliance with the Building Regulations and other associated legislation. To take enforcement action for breaches of Building Regulations and other associated legislation Grade 9 - process applications relating to major projects for compliance with the Building Regulations, including those involving the application of extended regulatory guidance...

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Do you want to become a qualified Early Years Professional? Are you serious about a career in the Early Years sector? This role is ideal for anyone who has a genuine passion for working with children and is keen to learn and progress in their own professional development. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable...

Interim Financial Controller PE Backed SaaS Scale Up Manchester Harmonic are delighted to be partnering once again with one of the UK's most successful PE Backed SaaS scale ups, with their search for an Interim Financial Controller on a 9-12 month contract. Turning over around £50mill, our client is based in Central Manchester and specialise in developing tools designed for modern cloud data warehouses. The company has grown rapidly alongside the rise of cloud computing and data-driven decision-making, serving customers across industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. Today, they are recognized as a key player in the modern data stack, helping organizations turn raw data into actionable insights. They are a non-corporate, exceptionally friendly, and ambitious team looking to strengthen their finance function with a strong technical finance professional to take over a maternity cover contract. The Role: Reporting directly to the Finance Director,...