111 Finance jobs in Bradford

Our client stands at the forefront of technological innovation, renowned for delivering top-tier quality assemblies and machined components across diverse industries. With a robust reputation and a dedication to excellence, they thrive on their commitment to advancing technology and maintaining superior standards.

A new opportunity has arisen for a finance assistant to join their well-established team. Our client is offering flexible hours from full to part-time with options to fit around school hours and other commitments.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Printing invoices and matching them to purchase orders

• Checking invoices

• Uploading invoices into SAGE system X3

• Dealing with accounts queries

• Dealing with general financial paperwork

• Other general administrative tasks to meet the company needs

The ideal candidate will have a background in financial support or administration and have a strong working knowledge of Sage X3. Good interpersonal skills, organisational skills, and being flexible and practically minded are all important pre-requisites.

On offer is a competitive salary - negotiable on experience, skills and working hours plus benefits.You'll be working in modern, purpose-built premises - with a friendly and welcoming team.

Vacancy Created 12/08/2025

To apply for this role, please call Mia on (phone number removed).

AWC Staff Services are seeking a Finance Assistant  to provide strategic financial support for our clients continued growth based in Chapel Allerton, Leeds.

The ideal candidate will be a finance professional with experience in construction or related sectors, who thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will lead our client’s commercial strategy and ensure the continued growth and profitability of our business. Our client’s portfolio includes infrastructure development, residential and commercial building support, and public sector contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a voice to the board of directors, offering financial analysis and strategic recommendations to guide decision-making.
li>Act as the first point of contact for all financial matters, ensuring efficient resolution of queries and smooth financial operations across departments.
• Manage group-wide cash flow and working capital requirements, including oversight of Work in Progress (WIP) alongside commercial teams.
• Lead the preparation of detailed financial forecasts and budgets, collaborating with department heads to integrate operational insights.
• Manage treasury functions, including banking relationships and funding arrangements, to support ongoing operations and growth.
• Spearhead the improvement of current financial software systems (SAGE + one bespoke system) to enhance reporting capabilities and align with financial processes.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial reports across multiple entities.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Manage the audit process and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts and deliver financial performance reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various departments to align financial strategies with broader company objectives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA; CIMA considered based on relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting, and treasury management.
• Experience with financial software implementations and process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Rate: £30,000 - £40,000

• Enter daily cash receipts and bank transactions to SAP
• Enter supplier invoices and overseeing GRN nominal legers on SAP
• Preparing bank payments and transfers
• Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts reporting any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with relevant business partners
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, current/invoice finance on SAP to bank statements
• Liaise with customers to settle aged debt and develop close working relationships to maintain company targets around aged debt levels
• Process payroll for hourly paid employees including overseeing timesheets and entering onto Sage 50 Payroll
• Assist with record keeping of holidays/sickness/absences of all employees on HR database
• Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain stock levels with respect to uniform, PPE equipment and stationary
• Prepare month end general ledger accounts and journals such as bank accounts, payroll and depreciation
• Administer purchasing for the company
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers
• Review and adhere to department budgets
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with ad hoc admin tasks/projects

• Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong excel skills
• Strong organisational & administrative skills
• Computer & IT skills
• Strong problem solving & analysis skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to adapt and respond well to change

• GCSE’s
• Currently AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part qualified looking to progress (or in study at the moment)
• Level 4 AAT Qualification is desirable

Carmicheal are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the Team based in Leeds for a Tier1 Engineering Company.

The role is for 5 Months and offers remote working with the occasional day working in the office.

Lead the financial management of the designated portfolio of contracts.

Support the commercial and project management teams with accurate cost information, ensuring strong financial control of costs, cross charges and timesheet information

Ensure all financial controls applied with cost control and balance sheet reconciliations completed, and with attention to cash management for the projects

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting supporting month end requirements including CLR reporting and any ad-hoc analysis

Financial lead for any client or external audit requirements

Drive efficiency and automation in financial & operational processes and acting as a champion to deliver change / best practice.    

Reporting and Financial Management

• Lead the month end close and reporting cycle for the portfolio of contracts
li>Support financial and management reporting through CLR reports, producing and attending monthly CLR reviews.
• Produce management accounts and reconciliations and ad-hoc analysis as inputs to the CLR reporting and contract forecasts
• Work closely with Sector, Division and Group Financial Control teams to ensure all reporting requirements and queries are met.

Financial Control and Administration

Ensure strong cost controls in place to capture, record and allocate costs

Ensure that month end costs include relevant accruals and prepayments

Produce balance sheet and cash reconciliations at period close

Ensure best practice followed for raising PO, GRNI and invoice matching processes and journal reallocations.

Lead response and providing supporting information for client cost audits and for internal and external audit processes

Contract Management Processes

Support the business in setting up new delivery projects in a timely manner including E1, supplier arrangements and client invoicing.

Support expenses and timesheet validation, including review and approval for staff expense claims.

Manage the internal recharges including AMS IT costs for staff

Provide financial support, insight of the project costs

Cash

Lead cash management for the projects including E1 cash reallocations

Working with the R2R team ensure effective invoicing to clients and ensure that all debtor balances are collected and remain collectable

Working with the P2P team ensure that all external resources are accounted for ensuring timely payment of supplier invoices

Provide input to cash forecasting processes, monitor & minimise WIP

Team

Lead and manage any supporting finance resource, and as appropriate providing support and development opportunities for the team.

Other

Support other analytical or process development exercises as necessary.

Essential

Qualified accountant ideally including experience withing project finance teams and with consultancy operations

Self-starter and strong attention to detail

Strong excel user

Good interpersonal and communication skills, strong team-worker

Desirable

Knowledge of Oracle E1 accounting system or equivalent

Talent-UK are currently recruiting for Finance Assistant to join our client who is a well-established engineering business and market leaders in the industry.
Overview is to assist the Financial Director in providing reliable and consistent information by ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactional data to the Company’s systems and to provide data on sales and purchase ledgers ensuring that both are managed to maximise growth and profit within the business.  
 
General details
Position- Finance Assistant
Salary £26k-£32k (Depending on experience)
Location- Wakefield WF2
Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.45pm and Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm
Free parking
Company benefits
Permanent
 
 
Key responsibilities
 

• Enter daily cash receipts and bank transactions to SAP
li>Enter supplier invoices and overseeing GRN nominal legers on SAP
• Preparing bank payments and transfers
• Reconcile debtor and creditor accounts reporting any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with relevant business partners
• Reconciliation of bank accounts, current/invoice finance on SAP to bank statements
• Liaise with customers to settle aged debt and develop close working relationships to maintain company targets around aged debt levels
• Process payroll for hourly paid employees including overseeing timesheets and entering onto Sage 50 Payroll
• Assist with record keeping of holidays/sickness/absences of all employees on HR database
• Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
• Maintain stock levels with respect to uniform, PPE equipment and stationary
• Prepare month end general ledger accounts and journals such as bank accounts, payroll and depreciation
• Administer purchasing for the company
• Develop strong working relationships with suppliers
• Review and adhere to department budgets
• Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with ad hoc admin tasks/projects

 
What we are looking for
 

< i>Self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Strong excel skills
• Strong organisational & administrative skills
• Computer & IT skills
• Strong problem solving & analysis skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to adapt and respond well to change

 
Qualifications
 

< i>GCSE’s < i>Currently AAT qualified or CIMA/ACCA part qualified looking to progress (or in study at the moment)
• Level 4 AAT Qualification is desirable

 
If you think that this Finance Assistant role is for you then please “click apply.”
 
This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Talent-UK Ltd who are operating as an employment agency/business, we are an equal opportunities employer, your application will be sent to us for review, at which stage we will be in touch to discuss your details further. We will not submit your CV until you have been briefed on the position and we have your consent to do so.

Finance Assistant

Location: Huddersfield, HD3 4EX
Salary: Competitive DOE + Benefits
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 08.45-17.00
Benefits: 25 days holiday allowance excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year for every year you are with the company maximum 30 days, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Length of Service bonus, Complimentary Breakfasts, Company Events, Staff Discounts, Mental Health Support, Up to 2 days WFH once successful probation has been passed

We are Hela Brands, an internationally operating and multi-solution strategic partner for brand owners and businesses.

We are on our way to becoming industry leaders in licensing and white label manufacturing across sports, fashion and lifestyle.

Hela Brands is fuelled by an outstanding and passionately driven team and supported by some of the industry’s most insightful and future-thinking consultants and creative leaders.

We are now recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join our team!

The Role:

As a Finance Assistant, you will support the Transactional Finance Department by maintaining customer records and cashbooks, assisting with daily transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial policies to promote efficient operations.

As our Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Setup and maintain customer account records, including verification checks
li>Daily management of the cashbook including entering receipts and payments
• Assist with customer delivery disputes to a prompt resolution
• Raising non-stock invoices accurately, applying legislative requirements and nominal coding.
• Aid in the management and reconciliation of web-sale accounts
• Assist with posting overhead invoices during busy periods
• Support the wider finance team in ad hoc projects as required.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Receivable team is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High-level of organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage conflicting and competing demands effectively. 
li>Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Intermediate / advanced level in Microsoft Office applications.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.

Sewell Wallis is currently working with a global manufacturing group based in Leeds as they look to appoint a Finance Manager due to internal promotion. With the support of a team of five, the successful candidate will take full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts for the UK business.

This West Yorkshire business has a great working culture that puts its people first. We are looking for a great manager and mentor who can continue developing the team as they work through their professional studies.

What will you be doing?

• The Finance Manager will lead and support a team of 5 (2 part-time Accounts Payable Clerks, 2 part-time General Finance Assistants, and 1 Finance Apprentice).
• Oversee core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, general ledger, and financial analysis.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries (prepayments, accruals, revenue adjustments, manufacturing variances).
• Produce timely and accurate management accounts under the company's reporting deadlines.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register; create internal orders on SAP and ensure compliance with company asset management procedures.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and quarterly trial balance variance analysis with appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and approve payroll and supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial controls.
• Approve and validate vendor setups and changes in line with internal policies.
• Support both internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to auditor requests.
• Assist with lease reconciliation and ensure accuracy of lease vehicle schedules and coordinate with relevant departments for changes or renewals.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency, control, and reporting accuracy.
• Participate in ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned

What skills do we need?

• CIMA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Extensive working knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight, recurring deadlines under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formula-driven reports).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities.

What's on offer?

• Salary of up to 60,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• 8 % employer pension contribution
• On-site parking

Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Kayley.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.

• Ensure QHSE documentation is maintained and readily available using CBRE systems eLogbooks, Hazard Reports, training & competency records, PPE, toolbox talks.
• Manage CAFM system as key user on site including PPM records, reactives and reporting.
• Schedule engineers across our client sites.
• Take calls from the client & send jobs to engineers.
• Collate and process timesheets and expenses weekly.
• Attend & participate in weekly/monthly Contract Review & finance meetings.
• Create monthly customer report with contract manager.
• Plan and arrange call outs, maintenance visits, delivery of materials, Extra Works within contracted SLAs.
• Create/raise Extra Works jobs.
• Create accurate Purchase Orders in a timely manner.
• Regularly review and process supplier invoices.
• Raise sales invoices (complete billing) in line with company deadlines at the correct margin.
• Run and review Profit & Loss reports monthly and influence P&L result.
• Run & review debt report weekly.
• Review all open orders & follow up

• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm
• Hybrid once trained

• Proven experience in a similar administrative role
• Experience within the FM industry is advantageous
• Experience with invoices/raising POs

Sewell Wallis is exclusively working with a well known organisation based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, who are looking for an experienced Finance Analyst to join their well established finance team.

Following a recent high profile acquisition this is a new role and reports directly to the Finance Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant/Analyst to join a thriving business that offers long term development and progression and the chance to really make the role your own. Working within the Accounts Payable team you will responsible for processing the ledger and maintaining excellent relationships with key suppliers and dealing with all high value transactions and offering solutions and changes to the process. This role requires accounts payable together with an analytical, solution led approach and good Excel skills.

What will you be doing ?

• Managing, processing and resolving invoice queries.
• Acting as the first point of contact to vendors for questions, support and issues around invoicing and payment inquiries.
• Manage invoices, including monitoring the invoice approval queues and working with Finance for coding on invoices that get sent manually.
• Working across multiple entities and currencies to process large volumes of invoices with accuracy.
• Reconciling statements and investigating any discrepancies, through to resolution.
• Working on reducing debit balances and cleansing accounts to keep the ledgers current and maintained
• Maintain & support accounting and accounting control procedures.

What skills are we looking for?

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable/accounting/finance experience in a general office environment, demonstrating a general knowledge of accounting systems.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Experience working in a high-volume input role
• Intermediate excel skills
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of working within finance and audit rules and regulations is highly advantageous.

What's on offer?

• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to join an industry leader
• Excellent opportunity to progress.

For more information, please contact Sue Wallis

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.