Medlock Partners Ltd

Credit Controller Tameside Permanent Competitive salary plus bonuses Our client is a dynamic, forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Tameside. They are a very well-established and growing company with a strong reputation for quality and customer service. This innovative company strive to be the best at what they do, and they value, support and empower their team to do the same. The business has a social, supportive culture and places a strong emphasis on individual development through excellent training and progression programmes. They are also proud to offer an amazing, modern office environment that truly reflects their positive and collaborative culture. The Role We are seeking an experienced and proactive Credit Controller to join their finance team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, within a fantastic office setting. Key Responsibilities Managing your own portfolio of customer accounts Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email, and written correspondence Building and maintaining strong working relationships with customers Resolving invoice and payment queries efficiently Allocating cash receipts and reconciling customer accounts Setting up new customer accounts and completing credit checks Monitoring credit limits and account status Producing aged debt reports and liaising with senior management Supporting month-end processes within the finance team Working closely with sales, dispatch, and customer service teams Skills & Experience Required Previous experience in a Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role Confident and professional communication skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Ability to work to deadlines and manage conflicting priorities Positive, resilient, and proactive attitude Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and finance systems Manufacturing or fast-paced environment experience is advantageous Apositive outlook and desire to develop and progress What s On Offer Competitive salary, dependent on experience Fully office-based position in an outstanding, modern working environment with great facilities such as Gym, Wellness areas Excellent individual training and development programmes Clear opportunities for career progression Friendly, sociable team culture with regular company events including families Long-term, secure opportunity within a successful and growing business 25 days holiday plus bank hols, life insurance, bonus scheme, many other benefits

People Operations Specialist Warwickshire (with travel to the Head Office in Greater Manchester) Salary up to £40k Full Time Permanent Company car provided Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this generalist People/HR role provides hands-on support across employee relations, recruitment, culture, engagement, and performance. You will offer practical HR advice, manage core HR processes, and help deliver initiatives that support a high-performance, values-led culture. Key Responsibilities of the People Operations Specialist Employee Relations & HR Administration Provide HR advice across absence, flexible working, family leave, capability, disciplinary, grievance and probation, managing cases end-to-end. Maintain accurate HR records and documentation. Prepare contracts, letters and manage employee changes. Lead onboarding and offboarding, including right-to-work checks. Administer employee benefits and ensure GDPR compliance. Support monthly payroll. Oversee internal reward and recognition programmes. Recruitment & Onboarding Manage recruitment processes, including advertising roles and interview coordination. Performance & Development Support delivery of performance management cycles and tools. Coordinate performance-related content, reporting, workshops and development activities. Help track key cultural and performance routines across the organisation. Key requirements for the People Operations Specialist: Essential Experience Experience in HR advisory or employee relations. Exposure to performance management and engagement activities. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Familiarity with HR systems (ideally HiBob). Experience in logistics or industrial sectors (preferred). Skills & Attributes Strong relationship-building and communication skills. Empathy combined with commercial awareness. Highly organised, detail-driven and adaptable. Team-oriented, proactive and solution-focused. Working knowledge of UK employment law. Confident with Microsoft Office and payroll support. High levels of confidentiality and professionalism. If you are interested in this People Operations Specialist position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract until August 2026) This FTC opportunity has the potential to be extended and/or made permanent Manchester City Centre based Head Office Hybrid and flexible working 2 days in the office per week Full Time (37 hours per week) Immediate start £38,000 - £41,500 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and access to Local Government Pension Scheme - 17.2% employer contribution and 6.8% employee. I ve been engaged exclusively to assist with my client with their search for a proactive and highly skilled HR Advisor to join their busy and newly formed HR Operations team. Reporting directly to the HR Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, resolving employee relations matters early, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the full HR lifecycle. As a key first point of contact for HR queries, you will provide confident, pragmatic advice on employment policies, terms and conditions, and HR best practice. You will coach managers to strengthen their people management capability, support employee relations casework, and help deliver fair and consistent outcomes across formal processes such as disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Key Responsibilities for the HR Advisor: Act as the first line HR advisory contact for managers and employees. Provide expert guidance to resolve employee relations issues at the earliest stage. Coach managers to build confidence in people management and sound decision-making. Support formal ER processes, ensuring consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes. Work on organisational change activities, including restructures and TUPE transfers. Build effective relationships with stakeholders and trade union partners. Deliver accurate HR administration across the employee lifecycle. Assist Managers with all recruitment activities including advertising roles and updating job descriptions. Contribute to wider strategic HR and organisational initiatives. Key requirements for the HR Advisor: You will have proven experience working in a generalist HR Adviser role. It is essential that you have a strong background managing complex ER cases from beginning to end. These will include disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability. Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE is desirable. As is prior experience working in a unionised environment. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of employment law. Ability to interpret policies and legislation and make sound judgements. Confident using IT systems and HR software. Strong relationship-building and influencing skills. If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Talent Acquisition Advisor Permanent Full Time hours; 9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday Salary up to £47k plus benefits Hybrid working offered; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home Altrincham based Key responsibilities for the Talent Acquisition Advisor: Proactively sourcing experienced talent across areas such as Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Architecture, Delivery Management and more, using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, talent pools and market mapping. Managing the full recruitment cycle for experienced hires, from outreach and qualification to offers and pre-boarding. Working closely with hiring managers to understand needs, shape search strategies and deliver strong shortlists quickly. Conducting in-depth screening to assess capability, motivation, cultural add and long-term fit. Owning all candidate management and coordination, including pipeline tracking, scheduling, feedback and maintaining ATS accuracy. Promoting the organisation s employer value proposition through outreach, adverts, networking and events to build future pipelines. Partnering with People/HR teams to ensure a smooth and high-quality candidate experience. Supporting early-career or graduate recruitment when required. Key requirements of the Talent Acquisition Advisor: Strong hands-on technical recruitment experience not high-volume, but depth in sourcing and filling complex, niche technical roles. Proactive sourcing capability confident in headhunting, market mapping, using LinkedIn Recruiter, identifying niche talent, and researching competitors. Strategic thinking able to work beyond delivery, understand data and insights, and communicate challenges, blockers, and pipeline health effectively. Influencing skills comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders (including Directors and the CEO) and advising on hiring strategy. Team contribution collaborative, culturally aligned, and able to be part of a close-knit team. Balanced profile someone who can execute hands-on recruitment while also contributing to the bigger picture. If you are interested in this Talent Acquisition Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Accounts Payable Manager / Haydock / Permanent role Hybrid working: 4 days office-based, 1 day from home This role takes ownership of the Accounts Payable function within a fast-moving, multi-location service business. You will oversee the smooth running of the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier transactions are processed accurately, controls are maintained, and payments are made correctly and on time. You will lead the AP team of 5 on a day-to-day basis, organising workloads, setting standards, and supporting development, while remaining hands-on in key areas. The position covers the full supplier lifecycle, from onboarding and invoice processing through to reconciliations, payment runs and audit support. Alongside maintaining strong controls, you will play a central part in improving processes, supporting new systems and ensuring newly acquired businesses are brought into aligned ways of working. This is a practical leadership position for someone who enjoys creating order, maintaining consistency and quietly strengthening financial processes behind the scenes. Role: Oversee the daily operation of the Accounts Payable function Allocate and manage team workloads to maintain consistent performance Ensure robust controls across invoice processing, approvals, PO matching and supplier setup Run weekly and monthly payment cycles with a focus on accuracy and cashflow control Act as a senior escalation point for supplier issues and queries Review aged creditors, control accounts, GRNI and supplier reconciliations Support the testing, rollout and adoption of AP systems and workflow tools Assist with onboarding new acquisitions into standard AP processes Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve efficiency Encourage accountability, accuracy and continuous improvement Share knowledge and best practice across the finance team Provide support for audits and external partners as required Key Experience and skills: AAT qualified or actively studying Strong working knowledge of the full Accounts Payable lifecycle Proven experience leading an AP or transactional finance team Background in high-volume invoice environments Confident using ERP/accounting systems and Excel Experience with purchase order controls, GRNI, approvals and reconciliations Exposure to invoice workflow systems, automation tools or PO system improvements Comfortable dealing with suppliers, resolving queries and maintaining professional relationships Experience supporting process alignment following acquisitions or business changes Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing deadlines Clear and confident communicator across finance, operations and senior stakeholders Skilled in reconciliations, supplier statements and audit preparation Process-led mindset with an interest in streamlining workflows Working knowledge of cashflow timing and payment cycles Comfortable supporting system changes and ensuring smooth user adoption Brings a practical, positive approach to change and improvement Leads with integrity, fairness and accountability Confident people manager with experience coaching and developing team members If you would like to join a company that focuses on wellbeing, diversity and supporting the local community, this could be the place for you.

Accounts Payable Team Leader Salford @£32k Permanent Hybrid We have a fantastic opportunity for an AP Specialist to join a long established leader in their field in Salford. This role will suit an individual with previous Team Leader experience. Or an AP specialist with experience of being a senior AP team member, used to dealing with escalations and leading from the front, who wants to step into a supervisory role. The successful person will support the AP manager to oversee the Accounts Payable team of seven and ensure a consistent, accurate, and timely service. They will be an escalation point for the team, helping with queries and problem-solving. They will possess good knowledge of all aspects of the AP function and will utilise this with hands-on responsibilities alongside supervision, including maintaining selected accounts, assisting with with audits and payments and helping with process and systems improvement. Key Responsibilities Ensure purchase invoices and credits are processed by the team promptly each month Provide support and guidance to team members Support with training where required Cover for the AP Manager when needed Deal with complex, escalated queries Process expense, overhead, and fixed asset invoices Reconcile supplier statements and resolve all discrepancies Review unmatched GRN and stock return reports monthly Manage invoice handling from the shared inbox Support BACS runs and period-end ledger rollovers when required Handle inter-depot transactions and payment setups Maintain rent and business rates payment schedules Support with process improvement Assist with audits Carry out reporting as needed Carry out ad hoc duties as required Key Skills Sound end to end AP knowledge, preferably within a stock-related industry Experience of being a senior member of the team and a 'go-to' subject expert A desire to lead and develop others High level of accuracy and attention to detail Methodical and deadline-focused Strong Excel and Word skills Works well under pressure Confident communicator with strong chase-up skills 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years, on-site parking/ public transport close by, Hybrid working (2 days wfh), 9-5 with poss flex, Healthcare plan , DIS Life Insurance. Friendly, relaxed culture with a focus on good work life balance.