Accounts Payable - Temporary - Immediate Start

Your new role
This temporary role supports the finance team with high volume invoice processing, supplier statement reconciliations, and ensuring prompt, accurate payments to keep operations running smoothly.

What you’ll need to succeed- Previous experience in accounts payable or finance administration

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Key Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders and delivery notes to invoices
• Liaise with internal teams to confirm approvals and resolve queries
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and process BACS payments
• Maintain accurate records and manage the accounts payable inbox
• Support month-end procedures and reporting

What you’ll get in return

• Long Term Contract
• Great Business with a Brilliant Team Culture
• Competitive Hourly Rate

What you need to do now
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Your new company
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take ownership of their multi site, high-volume payroll function.This is a pivotal role ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the business.

A detail-oriented and reliable bookkeeper is required for an established accounts practice in Bolton.

Your new company
Our client is an established accounts practice in Bolton that prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a diverse range of local clients. They are looking for a Part-Time or Full-Time Bookkeeper/Semi-Senior Accountant.

About the Role:As Bookkeeper, you’ll play a key role in supporting clients with their day-to-day financial operations. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports - all while working closely with their accountants and clients.Key Responsibilities:

• Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of small business clients
• Bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
• Preparing VAT returns and submitting to HMRC
• Assisting with payroll processing (if experienced)
• Liaising with clients to resolve queries and gather information
• Supporting the team with ad hoc financial tasks

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping role (practice experience preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• AAT qualified or working towards (preferred but not essential)

What you’ll get in return- Competitive salary based on experience

• Flexible working hours and potential for hybrid working
• Supportive and relaxed working environment
• Opportunities for training and development
• Free on-site parking

What you need to do now
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Part-time Accountant required for a leading Wigan accountancy firm.

Your new company
A part-time Accountant is required for an independent accountancy practice providing tailored financial services to a diverse range of clients. The team prides itself on delivering accurate, timely, and approachable support to sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.

Your new role
We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in bookkeeping or accountancy who is looking for flexible working hours in a supportive environment.Key Responsibilities :-

• Processing invoices, receipts, and payments
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Assisting with VAT returns and payroll preparation
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts
• Liaising with clients to gather financial information
• Using accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• General administrative duties related to finance

What you’ll need to succeed
The firm is seeking an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant. Previous experience in a similar role within an accountancy practice or finance team. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Financial Controller - Permanent - £65,000-75,000 - Oxford

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation within Oxfordshire’s higher education network. The purpose of the role is to own the finance function and present financial data to high level stakeholders including the organisation’s founder and director.

Your new role
As the successful candidate, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide senior level leadership in shaping financial strategy, demonstrating resilience, authenticity and strong engagement with colleagues.
• Oversee accurate and efficient financial processing and reporting across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leaders and budget holders, ensuring they receive timely, reliable financial insight to support decision making.
• Lead change initiatives, including the introduction and optimisation of financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and reporting timelines.
• Develop policies that support income generation and long term financial growth.
• Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring effective, compliant and high performing financial operations.- Deliver comprehensive financial, management and fund reporting in line with monthly and annual timetables, and present results to relevant stakeholders.
  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring variances are analysed and addressed.
  • Manage cashflow and working capital, providing accurate and timely forecasts to governance bodies.
  • Oversee the review, procurement, implementation and maintenance of financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Maintain a complete financial procedures manual and ensure robust financial controls, including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and statutory requirements, including HMRC, Charity Commission and Companies House filings.
  • Maintain detailed fund reporting, including endowment, restricted and designated funds, ensuring correct categorisation of income.
  • Oversee financial management of capital projects and ensure accurate, compliant monthly payroll operations.
  • Prepare or review year end financial statements and statutory returns, and act as primary contact for external auditors.
  • Support compliance and governance activities, including preparing guidance for financial reserve and trust related policies.
  • Provide line management, training and development for finance staff, and handle ad hoc financial queries and tasks as required.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be the successful candidate, you will need:

• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent accountancy and finance qualification.
• Strong background in financial control within group structures or charitable organisations, with deep knowledge of financial systems, ledgers and reporting.
• Proven experience developing financial procedures and controls in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Significant experience leading financial aspects of capital or infrastructure projects and managing system related change.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, able to communicate complex financial matters clearly at all organisational levels.
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.
• Experienced people manager with a track record of developing, motivating and succession planning for finance teams.

What you’ll get in return
As the successful candidate, you will receive:

• £65,000-£75,000 annual salary
• Comprehensive benefits package through affiliation with the University
• Free lunches
• On-site parking

What you need to do now
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Accounts Payable Manager in Inverclyde

Your New CompanyBased in Inverclyde, our client is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Manager to lead their purchase ledger function on a permanent basis. The hours of work are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The location is accessible by public transport and also offers on site parking. Hybrid working is available, with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Your New RoleAs the Accounts Payable Manager, you will lead a team within the global AP function, setting day to day goals and managing team performance. You will have 3 direct reports at Team Leader level who each supervise a team of up to 5 individuals. You’ll use data and KPIs to drive operational excellence, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, and suppliers are supported effectively.This role involves close collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and purchasers to improve processes, increase system adoption, and reduce exceptions. You will also oversee payment runs, maintain strong internal controls, and support continuous improvement of AP systems and integrations.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setting daily, weekly and monthly AP team goals using KPIs and data insights
• Partnering with suppliers, customers and purchasers to enhance processes and remove blockages
• Overseeing scheduled payment runs and ensuring timely, accurate payments
• Maintaining segregation of duties and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Tracking touchless processing, exceptions, and supplier portal adoption, escalating issues where needed
• Supporting continuous improvement, including system testing and refinement (e.g., HighRadius, Oracle R12)

What You’ll Need to SucceedYou will ideally bring 3-5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable, including at least one year in a leadership role. Experience working with AP automation tools (preferably HighRadius), and familiarity with Oracle R12 and related integrations, is highly beneficial.You’ll have strong stakeholder and vendor management skills, along with a track record of driving operational performance, improving processes, and maintaining robust controls.Key traits that will help you excel in this role include service orientation, adaptability, and strong attention to detail. JD AP PDF
What You’ll Get in Return• Opportunity to lead a high performing AP team in a global environment• Supportive and collaborative working culture• Hybrid working from the start (3 days office / 2 days home)• Competitive salary and benefits package
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, or call us today.If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you’re exploring new opportunities, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hands-on, proactive Credit Controller required for a business near Bury St Edmunds: £Basic + Bonus

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting a commercial business based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds who are looking to strengthen their credit control team with an additional credit controller where you will manage your own customers, which will range from owner-managed SME businesses through to corporate organisations. The business offers flexible hybrid working of 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.

Your new role
As an experienced credit controller, you will take responsibility for circa 600-700 key customers in managing your part of the sales ledger and collections, which will require you to maintain a strong business relationship with these customers by setting credit limits, ensuring sales invoices are being raised correctly by the sales team, resolving any invoices through to collection of outstanding invoices and monitoring those on 30 & 60 day terms. As you are aware, a credit controller plays a vital role in managing the cashflow of the organisation.

You will play a key role between the end customer and the internal sales / customer service teams in resolving queries, raising credit notes and, if required, placing certain orders on hold until accounts have been settled. This will require production of aged debtor reports for the Credit Manager and the wider business, an understanding of DSO (Daily Sales Outstanding), so you will need to have 1-2 years’ experience in a credit collection role or confident sales ledger processing and customer service skills, but you are now looking to step up into a collection role.

What you’ll need to succeed
This is very much a customer contact collection role, so you will have confident communication skills, both verbally and written, as well as attention to detail in the recording of all communication both externally and internally to ensure ease of collection. The business uses a reporting system with key action points to help you manage your daily tasks, but as an experienced credit controller, you will be highly organised, process driven and have a strong commercial awareness of managing outstanding debt but still maintaining customer loyalty.

What you’ll get in return
They offer a flexible hybrid working week of 2 days in the office, which must include a Tuesday, 3 days working from home and normal working hours of 8am - 4.30pm. The basic salary will be £30,500 plus a 10% bonus subject to key activity and 27 days’ holiday plus the bank holidays.

What you need to do now
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Payroll administrator, payroll bureau, payroll processing

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be partnering with a leading accountancy practice dedicated to providing exceptional financial services to our diverse client base. Our client pride itself on commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client satisfaction.
Your new role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll processing for our clients, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and providing excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for multiple clients accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Calculate wages, benefits, tax deductions, and other payroll-related items.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports.
• Respond to client enquiries and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes and audits.

What you’ll need to succeed

Senior Accountant - VAT & International APBased in Stoke-on-TrentHybridUp to £50,000 + 10% bonus

Your new role
In this role, you will take ownership of VAT and indirect tax accuracy while supporting smooth accounts payable operations across both UK and overseas entities. You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager to strengthen financial processes, enhance compliance, and drive improvements within VAT and purchase ledger activities. This position offers exposure to international operations, involvement in high volume financial tasks, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a fast paced, growing organisation. Key Responsibilities

• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual VAT and regulatory filings.
• Review VAT postings within the purchase ledger, correcting issues and guiding the team on improvements.
• Provide operational support and absence cover for colleagues involved in overseas purchase ledger and tax processing.
• Drive improvements to VAT and AP procedures, aligning with current regulatory expectations and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with the in house tax team to identify areas of risk and implement practical mitigation strategies.
• Oversee weekly multi currency payment runs for overseas entities.

Payroll Officer, Chichester, Contract, Hybrid, £27-28,500 + Benefits

The RoleIn this role, you’ll provide efficient, accurate and customer focused support across payroll and pensions services. You’ll manage a broad range of administrative and processing tasks, respond to customer enquiries, maintain essential records and contribute to the smooth delivery of specialist services. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll also handle more complex or technical matters, check the quality of work completed within the team and play an active role in improving processes and systems. This is a hybrid position working in the office 1 or 2 days per week.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out- You’ll be at the heart of essential services.
Your work will support schools and council employees, ensuring reliable payroll services that staff depend on every day.

• You’ll join a culture built on strong values.
  Trust & Support, Customer Centred, Honest & Realistic- values that create a genuinely supportive and people focused workplace.
• You’ll grow specialist expertise.
  You’ll be supported to deepen your technical knowledge in payroll and pensions and develop valuable subject matter skills.
• You’ll work with collaborative, knowledgeable teams.
  You’ll contribute alongside HR & OD colleagues and technical specialists, with opportunities to learn, share expertise and make a real impact.

Your ImpactIn this role, you’ll ensure accurate payroll processing, provide clear guidance to customers and help maintain the smooth running of payroll and pensions operations. You’ll use your technical understanding to resolve queries, support colleagues, monitor quality and suggest improvements. Through your work, payroll services will remain efficient, compliant and consistently customer centred.
About YouYou’re someone who is detail focused, customer centred and confident working with technical information. You bring:- Prior knowledge of payroll and pensions- experience in processing and an understanding of relevant regulations.

• Strong numeracy, accuracy and problem solving skills - able to work methodically, interpret information and make sound financial calculations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication - skilled at explaining complex information clearly to colleagues, managers and customers.
• Good IT capability - confident using Word, Excel and large payroll systems such as SAP or similar.
• Effective planning and prioritisation - able to organise your workload and meet deadlines in a busy, high volume environment.
• A commitment to continuous improvement - proactive in enhancing processes and supporting others to develop their understanding. Above all, you’re committed to delivering an accurate, reliable and customer centred payroll service.
  Why Join Us- Competitive package including pension scheme
• Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Training, development, coaching and mentoring
• Retail, leisure and gym discounts
• Staff networks and recognition schemes
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and optional health plans

Payroll, Pensions & HR Administrator, Chichester, Contract, Hybrid, £26,000 + Benefits

The RoleIn this role, you’ll provide reliable, efficient and customer focused administrative support across payroll, pensions and HR services. You’ll work on a wide variety of tasks, from setting up starters and processing changes to calculating payroll information, maintaining records and producing correspondence. You’ll respond to customer queries with clarity and confidence, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely processing across all areas of the service. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll also apply focused attention to more detailed or technical tasks and contribute to continuous improvements in processes and systems. This is a hybrid position working in the office 1 or 2 days per week.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out- You’ll be part of a service that keeps the organisation running.
Your work directly supports council and school employees, contributing to essential payroll and HR operations every day.

• You’ll join a team built on strong values.
  Trust & Support, Customer Centred, Honest & Realistic- values that shape a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• You’ll develop specialist skills and knowledge.
  This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your technical understanding of payroll, pensions and HR administration.
• You’ll work with friendly, knowledgeable colleagues.
  You’ll collaborate across HR Shared Services, learning from experienced team members and contributing to a high quality service.

Your ImpactIn this role, you’ll ensure accurate processing of payroll and HR information, respond to customer enquiries with professionalism and care, and help maintain smooth daily operations across the service. You’ll use your attention to detail and problem solving ability to carry out calculations, update records, draft correspondence and support colleagues. Through your work, you’ll help deliver a service that is efficient, compliant and consistently focused on customer needs.
About YouYou’re someone who is organised, detail focused and confident working in a fast moving administrative environment. You bring:- Good numeracy and accuracy, enabling you to make sound financial calculations and work methodically.

• Clear written and verbal communication, so you can respond to queries, draft correspondence and support colleagues and customers professionally.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, helping you interpret information and take appropriate action.
• A flexible, positive approach to change, with the ability to learn new systems and adapt to new ways of working.
• Effective workload management, allowing you to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines-even under pressure.
• Good IT capability, including confident use of Word, Excel, Outlook and large systems such as SAP or similar.

Why Join Us- Competitive package including pension scheme

• Generous annual leave with options to purchase additional days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Volunteering opportunities
• Training, development, coaching and mentoring
• Retail, leisure and gym discounts
• Staff networks and recognition schemes
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme and optional health plans

Permanent Management Accountant/Analyst job based with a successful Oldham-based company.

About the RoleWe’re looking for a driven and detail oriented Group FP&A Analyst to join our growing Group Finance team. As the third member of our Group FP&A function, you’ll play a pivotal role in connecting our trading divisions with the Executive Team, Board, and external stakeholders.Working closely with the Group FP&A Manager, you’ll help ensure the business delivers on its strategic goals by enhancing the value and insights generated from our reporting and planning processes.
What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be involved in a wide range of activities across the finance cycle, including monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation and reporting.

• Building strong working relationships with divisional and Group Finance teams
• Developing a deep understanding of our consolidation and reporting system, supporting Business Units where needed
• Processing, collating, querying, and analysing divisional and Group results
• Producing high quality reporting and planning packs for the Executive Team and external stakeholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and mitigate errors
• Supporting the Group FP&A Manager to embed FP&A best practice across the Group
• Assisting with Budget and Forecast consolidation
• Carrying out ad hoc tasks to support the needs of the business

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of standardised reporting and planning packs
• Accurate quarterly re-forecasts
• High quality annual budgets

About YouEssentialWe’re looking for someone who:

• Is actively studying or part qualified (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Has 2-3 years’ experience in a busy finance environment
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability
• Shows a strong desire to learn and grow in a fast paced business
• Has strong Excel skills
• Understands core business and finance/management accounting processes
• Can effectively manage deadlines and multiple responsibilities
• Works collaboratively and adapts well to change

DesirableIf you have:

• Advanced Excel, data manipulation or financial modelling skills
• Experience improving processes or creating standardised reporting
• Knowledge of financial statement preparation and analysis, including cash flow
• Experience with enterprise BI or planning tools such as Power BI

Why Join Us?This company offers hybrid working, on-site parking, 25 holidays and study support. Above all, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of finance experience who is eager to take the next step in their FP&A career and develop within a high performing team to include:

• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing FP&A function
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
• Support for your professional development and qualification journey
• A collaborative, high performing team environment

What you need to do now
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Payroll Analyst 12 Month FTC Up to £35K+ Liverpool

Payroll Analyst - 12 Month FTC Liverpool
Up to £35,000
Fully office based then 1 day remote post-probation.
Start Date: February 2026
Potential to go permanent
Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where accuracy and efficiency really matter? We are supporting a leading organisation in Liverpool in their search for a Payroll Analyst on a 12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role after the FTC.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of accurate, timely payroll processes within a major employer at the heart of the UK’s logistics and operations sector.
The Role
You will be responsible for delivering accurate, right first time monthly payroll. This includes completing detailed checks, resolving discrepancies ahead of final payroll sign off, and analysing pre payroll reports to ensure absolute accuracy.
You will collaborate closely with the wider payroll team to ensure all monthly inputs - such as overtime, allowances and flexible benefit changes - are submitted correctly. You may also support weekly payroll when required.What You’ll Bring
You will have:

• Experience processing monthly payroll in a fast moving environment
• Strong attention to detail and confidence working to tight deadlines
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English and Maths
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• SAP experience (essential)

About the Organisation
This employer is one of the UK’s most established operators within the ports, logistics and infrastructure sector. They are undergoing major transformation and investment, with ambitious plans for growth and a long term commitment to achieving Net Zero operations by 2040. Their focus on innovation, sustainability and people development makes them an exciting place to build your career.
What’s on Offer

• Up to £35,000 salary
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution
• Extensive flexible benefits, including:
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • Cycle to Work
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Gym membership options
  • Retail discounts
• Strong focus on professional development - over 50,000 hours of training supported last year
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you’re looking for a busy, hands on payroll role with great development potential - and the chance for a permanent position - we’d love to hear from you. #

Company Accountant - Permanent - Well-established Manufacturing Group - Based near Stroud, Gloucestershire

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business, part of a larger group, to recruit a hands-on & dynamic Company Accountant for their Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire office. The role will report directly to the Financial Controller, working within a close-knit finance team. The position is hands-on, involving preparation of management accounts, assisting with budgeting/forecasting through to transactional duties including sales ledger, purchase ledger & general bookkeeping. A great opportunity to really add value in a broad accounting role, where you have involvement in all parts of the accounts. Open to finance professionals who are qualified by experience along with ACCA/CIMA studiers.
Your new role
Your key duties will involve assisting in the preparation of the management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, journal entries, P&L and balance sheet. Stock adjustments, assisting with the annual audit/annual accounts, supporting budgeting/forecasting processes, along with completing VAT returns and the HMRC processes. You will assist in sales ledger processes such as managing debtors, preparing sales invoices, intercompany invoicing, and credit control, along with covering purchase ledger processing and supplier payment runs when required. You will reconcile company credit cards, process staff expense claims, bank reconciliations, and be responsible for all accounts up to trial balance, ensuring the accuracy of bookkeeping. You will assist the Financial Controller with payroll and pension preparation, along with ad-hoc projects/duties.
What you’ll need to succeed
To be considered for this hands-on Company Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, comfortable working with a close-knit team, with the ability to also use your own initiative. You will have key MS Excel skills, experience in a range of financial systems with excellent analytical and numerical abilities. You will be used to managing multiple workloads to deadlines, adaptable to business needs and willing to learn. You will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex financial information clearly. Experience within the manufacturing sector, along with small/medium sized business experience and knowledge of Kerridge financial system would be advantageous but not essential.
What you’ll get in return
This permanent Company Accountant role offers a salary between £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, dependable on experience based near Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire. The role has parking on-site, along with a contributed pension scheme and the opportunity for future development/progression if wanted. A great opportunity to really add value to a varied/broad accounting role for a leading manufacturing group reporting directly to the Financial Controller.
What you need to do now
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Immediate Start, Temporary, Customer Accounts Administrator, Droitwich, Full time, Hybrid, £25k

Your new company

Hays are pleased to be working with this growing Droitwich organisation who are on the lookout for the right candidate to join them and start immediately.

Your new role

• Preparing and issuing customer contracts to enable the start of billing
• Supporting a seamless customer journey, including the creation of tailored payment schedules
• Responding promptly to customer enquiries and maintaining accurate records in Salesforce
• Collaborating with internal departments to resolve customer issues efficiently and courteously
• Managing cancellations, updating customer accounts, and generating final invoices
• Handling refund requests and maintaining clear communication with customers
• Processing promotional offers by verifying customer eligibility and updating internal systems
• Assessing and processing buyout eligibility for new customers
• Assisting the Credit Controller with payment chasing and arranging payment plans when required
• Providing support across other departmental tasks as needed
• Addressing issues proactively and in alignment with company values
• Updating customer accounts in compliance with GDPR requirements
• Taking payments over the phone and ensuring accounts are updated accurately What you’ll need to succeed
  This is a customer-facing role, so you will display good customer service skills, by being professional and a clear communicator dealing with customer account queries via phone/email. You will be required to work as a team and collaborate with other departments to ensure queries are resolved fast and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience within a similar position, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role. You will also be required to log accurate notes within Salesforce, so good IT skills are essential.
  What you’ll get in return
• Hybrid work with 2 days in the office per week (once training has been completed).
• Free parking on site
• Friendly team environment

What you need to do now

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Credit Controller / Accounts Clerk - Mallusk

1. Your New CompanyYou will be joining a long established and reputable business based in the Mallusk area, known for delivering high quality products and services to a diverse customer base. The company is experiencing continued growth and is investing in strengthening its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a stable, full time role within a supportive and collaborative environment.
2. Your New RoleAs Credit Controller and Accounts Clerk, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the company’s financial processes. This is a busy and varied position where you will manage customer payments, support credit control activity, and assist with a range of general accounting tasks.
   Your responsibilities will include:Credit ControlMaintaining accurate and up to date customer account recordsMonitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payments are collected in line with agreed termsSending statements, reminders, and follow up correspondence to customersContacting customers by phone and email to resolve overdue balancesManaging customer queries, disputes, and negotiating payment arrangements
   Accounts & Administration
   Processing invoices, receipts, payments, and expenses accuratelyIssuing sales and purchase invoicesAssisting with reconciliations of customer accounts, supplier accounts, credit cards and staff expensesIdentifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely mannerProviding general administrative support to the finance team, including filing, reporting, and responding to internal queries
3. What You’ll Need to Succeed
   Previous experience in a credit control or finance related roleGood understanding of accounts receivable, invoicing and reconciliation processesProficiency with accounting software such as Sage (or similar)Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage spreadsheets and financial dataExcellent communication skills, capable of dealing professionally with customers and internal teamsHigh attention to detail and accuracy in all financial tasksRelevant accounting qualifications are beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided
4. What You’ll Get in Return
   Salary of £26,000, dependent on experienceFull time, permanent positionWorking hours: 8:30am - 5:00pmDeath in service benefitPension schemeHealth insuranceOpportunity to grow within an established and supportive finance team #

Purchase Ledger Clerk required for a Bristol based business

Your new company
Bristol based business

Your new role Are you an organised, detail-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join this Accounts Payable team and play a key role in ensuring their suppliers are paid accurately and on time.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, building strong internal and external relationships, and keeping processes running smoothly. What you’ll be doing Invoice Processing & Administration

• Validating supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and rejecting those incorrectly addressed or missing purchase orders.
• Reviewing invoices pending in the system and supporting colleagues to resolve issues so payments are made within agreed terms.

Supplier & Stakeholder Communication

• Liaising with internal teams-both ad hoc and in scheduled meetings-to resolve queries that could delay payments.
• Communicating proactively with suppliers regarding payment delays, especially where issues have been escalated or accounts risk being placed on stop.

Account Maintenance & Reconciliations

• Validating supplier bank details and updating procurement with changes to remittance email addresses.
• Processing rebate credit notes promptly and accurately.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
• Requesting VAT invoices for prepayments and ensuring they are processed correctly.
• Requesting repayment of debit balances from suppliers when required.

Team Support & Administration

• Providing copies of remittances upon request.
• Managing emails in both your personal inbox and shared AP Energy team inboxes, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Maintaining clear, accurate notes and evidence on supplier accounts to support audit trails and internal visibility.

What you’ll need to succeed
What you’ll bring

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively.

What you’ll get in return

• Flexible working options available- 2 days in office, 3 days WFH
• Work with a team keen to drive the department forward
• Parking
• Friendly team to work with

What you need to do now
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Purchase Ledger Clerk required in Avonmouth in a 100% office based role

Your new company
Avonmouth based business
Your new role
To support our busy finance function, we’re looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and great supplier relationships.What you’ll be doing

• Managing the purchase ledger from end to end
• Processing high volumes of invoices with accuracy and speed
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
• Matching invoices to POs and delivery notes
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining up-to-date records
• Supporting the wider finance team with month-end tasks

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Confident communicator who can build positive supplier relationships
• Good IT skills, including Excel and accounting software
• A team player with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn

What you’ll get in return

• A stable, supportive business with a strong reputation in the industry
• Opportunities to grow your skills and develop your finance career
• Friendly, collaborative team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

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Payroll and Benefits Administrator, Permanent, Full time, Basingstoke, £27K to £30K PA plus benefits

Payroll & Benefits Administrator Basingstoke (Hybrid - approx. 50% remote once trained)
Permanent, Full Time

Are you an organised and detail driven Payroll & Benefits professional looking for your next opportunity? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join their established HR function. This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll/benefits experience, excellent attention to detail, and a passion for improving processes.
Working within the Reward & Benefits Team, you’ll play a key part in delivering efficient payroll and benefits operations and act as the super user for their reward and benefits system. You’ll support payroll, benefits, pensions, reporting, and key HR annual cycles.
This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home (or elsewhere in the UK) around 50% of the time, with flexible working options also available.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the administration of the monthly UK payroll cycle, collaborating with the Payroll & Benefits Specialist on preparation, processing, submission, and reconciliation.
Serve as the Reward & Benefits Information Systems super user-overseeing data accuracy, reporting, and document management.
Support annual HR activities including salary and bonus reviews, benefits renewals, and Gender & Ethnicity Pay Gap reporting.
Assist with payroll and benefits administration for international locations.
Handle the Payroll & Benefits mailbox, resolving or escalating employee queries.
Manage purchase orders and invoice processing, ensuring alignment with budget and providing accurate data to Finance.
Maintain and update benefits documentation, policies, and processes.

About You
Experience in payroll and/or benefits administration, with strong HRIS system skills.
Advanced MS Excel skills with strong analytical and data manipulation capability.
Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
A continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach.
Highly organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
Professional, approachable, and an excellent communicator.
Strong team player who can also work independently.
Able to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality.

What you need to do now

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Permanent Purchase Ledger job - Based in Dudley

Your new company

Hays are working with an organisation who are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, timely payments to suppliers, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Your new role

Finance Officer Part-time 20 Hours per week Northampton

Finance Officer Part Time (20 hours per week)

I am currently looking for a Finance Officer on behalf of a client, who is based in the centre of Northampton, to manage a wide range of routine financial tasks. This position involves overseeing daily financial activities such as processing invoices, reconciling bank accounts, organising payment runs, maintaining financial records, and preparing regular reports. You will also provide support to managers across the organisation, respond to queries, and ensure all work aligns with internal standards and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities

• Generate customer invoices, allocate incoming payments, and maintain accurate financial entries.
• Review bank activity daily and record direct transactions promptly.
• Process supplier invoices and customer payments, and coordinate monthly payment runs.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and other reconciliations as required (e.g., cash from retail sites or community services).
• Oversee petty cash, cheque handling, and banking tasks in collaboration with service managers.
• Utilise finance systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Office applications to produce precise financial reports.
• Provide financial information and support to internal teams and managers in a timely manner.
• Conduct credit control duties, ensuring outstanding payments are followed up appropriately.
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc tasks as requested by senior staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and work in line with organisational values at all times.

Role Expectations - All employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm for the organisation’s mission and the impact being made.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across various teams and departments.
• Act with confidence and integrity, and support others to do the same.
• Remain open to learning, feedback, and personal development.
• Understand how their work fits into the wider goals of the organisation.
• Communicate clearly and listen actively to others.
• Respect and value diversity, treating everyone with fairness and sensitivity.
• Take ownership of their decisions and responsibilities.
• Work flexibly where required, including remote or shared workspace arrangements.
• Maintain confidential information appropriately.
• Support an inclusive environment that empowers individuals using services.

Skills & Experience Required

• A qualification in accounting, bookkeeping, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• At least two years’ experience working in a finance or accounts role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Studying toward a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work accurately in a busy environment.
• Able to work independently, manage workload, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience using QuickBooks is beneficial, though training can be provided.

What You’ll Receive

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated for part time staff).
• Comprehensive induction programme, ongoing supervision, and access to training and development opportunities.
• Company sick pay.