Maxrae Consulting

I am currently working with an incredibly dynamic, tech driven, finance and accountancy firm that has grown much faster than ever predicted. We are recruiting now and this position will be shadowing the current CFO and will progress fast with their aggressive growth plans. The company is happy with hybrid working once trained. 2/3 days in the office depending on training needs and the needs of the business Role: Payroll Assistant - Hybrid (fast progression) Job Description Type: Permanent, Full-Time (part-time considered also) Salary: Negotiable + Bonus Location: Office-based/ Hybrid Wrexham The company runs all financial, payroll, invoicing, credit control, compliance, accounting and and bank-led invoice discounting into a single, automated operational environment. Join their finance and administration team to help power real-time, tech-enabled back office operations for their clients. Role overview You ll support day-to-day payroll & finance operations across multiple client accounts in a modern, data-driven setup. Working with their advanced workflows and you ll help keep ledgers clean, payroll accurate, and reporting timely. Key responsibilities • Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end close, leveraging automation and audit trails. • Process purchase and sales ledger transactions; match, code, and post invoices with high accuracy; manage approvals in-system. • Complete daily bank reconciliation's and assist with treasury tasks using live-bank feeds. • Support end-to-end payroll processing (PAYE, NI, CIS, umbrella, LTD), including time sheet validation, exceptions handling, and submissions. • Liaise with employees, clients, and payroll partners to resolve payroll queries promptly and professionally. • Process staff expenses and maintain compliant payroll records with full digital audit history. • Assist with balance sheet reconciliation's, margin tracking, and management reports from real-time dashboards. • Maintain financial documentation in line with internal controls, HMRC and recruitment-finance requirements. • Ensure compliance with policies, credit control procedures, and relevant legislation (including RTW and intermediaries reporting support). • Provide administrative support to the finance team and contribute to ad hoc projects, process improvements, and automation rollouts. Person specification Essential • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. • Excellent organisation and time management; able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment. • Clear, confident communicator; collaborative and client-focused. • Self-starter mindset: reliable, proactive, adaptable. Desirable • Experience of working in a payroll environment • AAT qualification or working towards a finance-related qualification. • Exposure to recruitment, temp staffing, SME, or services environments. • Familiarity with invoice discounting, credit control workflows, or CIS.

We currently have a number of exciting roles with a highly successful, growing aerospace company in Manchester that are looking for a Lab Technician to join the team. The role will involve working with inorganic chemicals which heavily supports the aerospace sector. Desired Skills Ability to carry out chemical analysis. Experience working with strongly acidic and basic solutions in a laboratory environment. Knowledgeable in chemical and solution analysis requirements. IT Literate - Microsoft Office Software. Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with constantly changing priorities. Methodical and analytical with excellent attention to detail. A-Level, HNC, degree or equivalent in a chemistry or similar subject. strong inorganic experience Strong health and safety knowledge Working with hazardous chemicals and substances in a safe manner They offer: Competitive salary negotiable depending on seniority Generous annual leave entitlement. Competitive benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers. Purpose built sites with free parking. Discounted gym membership. Excellent career development opportunities available. Cycle to work scheme.

We currently have a number of exciting roles with a highly successful, growing aerospace company in Manchester that are looking for a Senior Lab Technician (or Chemist) to join the team. The role will involve working with inorganic chemicals which heavily supports the aerospace sector. Main Duties Managing laboratory workload in line with strict testing requirements and time scales to ensure compliance with customer, national and international requirements Analysing laboratory tests for trends Ensuring correct actions are taken when warning limits have been reached within solution analysis (tank additions, drops, refills) Investigation of any failures, false failures and non-compliances Review of certificates for externally carried out testing Review of certificates for laboratory and production consumables Ensuring efficient stock control is always maintained Review of current and creating of new work instructions/technique sheets/forms, standard operating procedures and any other required documents Management of new qualification processes and support of the required testing Supporting Special Process Engineer in any additional testing requirements following customer enquiries Day to day use of electronic titration systems, artificial corrosion test chambers and other laboratory devices/equipment COSHH assessments Ensuring the health and safety procedures are always followed Supporting laboratory technician with hands on testing as required and holiday coverage Supporting internal and external audits from laboratory perspective They offer: Competitive salary negotiable depending on seniority Generous annual leave entitlement. Competitive benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers. Purpose built sites with free parking. Discounted gym membership. Excellent career development opportunities available. Cycle to work scheme.