Payroll Manager

Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity? We’re working with a well-established organisation seeking a detail-oriented and organised individual to support their finance team. Key Duties: · Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently · Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries · Supporting administrative tasks related to the implementation of new software · Updating and maintaining financial records · Assisting with audits, fact-checking, and resolving discrepancies Core Responsibilities: · Setting up new suppliers, clients, subcontractors, and projects on Sage, ensuring all information is verified and complete · Processing transactions on Sage 50 accurately · Performing statement and bank reconciliations · Managing and maintaining the accounts and tickets email inbox · Reviewing and updating records regularly · Maintaining supplier ledgers · Monitoring and reviewing supplier credit status About You: · GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English · Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role · Experience using Sage 50 accounts · Strong numeracy and literacy skills · Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word · Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills · Highly organised with strong attention to detail · Able to prioritise workload effectively and solve problems proactively · A reliable team player with excellent timekeeping This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team in a varied and hands-on role, offering flexibility alongside responsibility. Interested? To find out more or to apply, please call Liam O'Flaherty at Reed on 0113 236 8952 today.

Temporary Payroll Specialist (3-Month Contract) £20/hr + Holiday Pay 📍 South Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) ⏱️ Full-time (40 hours per week) 📅 Start: ASAP We are supporting a Manchester-based organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Payroll Specialist to join on a short-term basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can operate independently and confidently manage payroll processes within a fast-paced environment. The organisation operates a managed payroll model, with internal responsibility for key payroll inputs, validation, and administration activities. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact with payroll and benefits providers Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including variable pay elements (overtime, bonuses, adjustments) Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies Perform manual payroll calculations (e.g. pro-rata, statutory payments, arrears, corrections) Manage pension processes including auto-enrolment and contributions Produce payroll journals and support finance with reconciliations Handle payroll-related queries from employees and managers Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation (tax, NI, pensions) Support process improvements and documentation About You Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a managed payroll environment Familiarity with SD Worx is beneficial but not essential Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation High level of accuracy and attention to detail Well organised and comfortable working autonomously What’s on Offer Immediate start Hybrid working (2 days onsite in Manchester) Opportunity to contribute within a collaborative team

Temporary Payroll Specialist (3-Month Contract) £20/hr + Holiday Pay 📍 South Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days onsite) ⏱️ Full-time (40 hours per week) 📅 Start: ASAP We are supporting a Manchester-based organisation in the search for an experienced Interim Payroll Specialist to join on a short-term basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can operate independently and confidently manage payroll processes within a fast-paced environment. The organisation operates a managed payroll model, with internal responsibility for key payroll inputs, validation, and administration activities. Key Responsibilities Act as the main point of contact with payroll and benefits providers Prepare and validate payroll inputs, including variable pay elements (overtime, bonuses, adjustments) Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies Perform manual payroll calculations (e.g. pro-rata, statutory payments, arrears, corrections) Manage pension processes including auto-enrolment and contributions Produce payroll journals and support finance with reconciliations Handle payroll-related queries from employees and managers Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation (tax, NI, pensions) Support process improvements and documentation About You Strong end-to-end payroll experience, ideally within a managed payroll environment Familiarity with SD Worx is beneficial but not essential Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation High level of accuracy and attention to detail Well organised and comfortable working autonomously What’s on Offer Immediate start Hybrid working (2 days onsite in Manchester) Opportunity to contribute within a collaborative team

Reed Finance are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and fast paced manufacturing business to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic and commercially focused environment. This role will see you working closely with senior stakeholders, supporting the wider finance function, and playing a key part in delivering accurate management accounts and insightful financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines Post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments Maintain and manage prepayment schedules Provide support to the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and query resolution Assist with balance sheet reconciliations Support the finance team with financial analysis, including variance analysis and cost reporting Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes Work collaboratively with operational teams to improve cost control and financial awareness Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation as required Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies About You Studying towards a professional accounting qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA or similar) or qualified by experience Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar fast-paced environment is desirable Strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including journals and prepayments Experience supporting accounts payable processes Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills Confident using Excel and accounting systems Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.

A highly reputable Charity in London are seeking an interim Finance Manager to lead the finance functions of their Trust for circa four months. This role is crucial for ensuring effective financial operations, compliance, and best practice within the organisation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or QBE accountant with good experience in the charity sector. Day-to-day of the role: Lead the day-to-day finance functions, ensuring effective financial operations and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Prepare high-quality management information including monthly management accounts, year-end financial figures, commercial performance reporting, cash flow reporting, budget monitoring reports, and reforecasts. Produce regular financial reports, forecasts, and projections and support the reconciliation and analysis of variances. Prepare organisational, departmental, and project budgets within agreed strategic frameworks, supporting budget holders and department managers in managing budgets. Lead the preparation and coordination of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors. Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial procedures, systems, controls, and KPI monitoring processes. Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House, HMRC, and statutory reporting requirements. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring appropriate oversight and financial controls are maintained. Manage and develop a finance team, ensuring effective performance, productivity, and delivery. Required Skills & Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent by experience QBE). Significant experience in senior finance management roles across both charity and corporate/commercial finance environments. Strong experience preparing detailed management information, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis. Strong knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance processes. Excellent Excel and financial systems skills. Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. Experience developing and improving finance systems, controls, and reporting processes. Please apply without delay to be considered for this exciting opportunity, there is a hybrid working arranged on two days per week in the office.