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Teesside 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract Hybrid Working Are you an experienced manufacturing finance professional who enjoys understanding what's really driving the numbers, rather than simply reporting them? Perhaps you're an experienced Cost Accountant looking for a broader role, or a Financial Controller who still enjoys getting into the detail of manufacturing costs and operational performance. Either way, this could be an interesting six-month opportunity to put your experience to good use. We're recruiting for a manufacturing business on Teesside that needs someone who can hit the ground running, take ownership of its cost and management accounting activities, and become a trusted financial partner to its operational and commercial teams. What makes this opportunity interesting? You'll be working closely with site directors, helping them understand what's driving financial performance and where improvements can be made. That means getting beneath the surface of production variances, understanding variable costs, challenging budgets and providing meaningful insight into product profitability and the pipeline of future work. You'll also be involved in management accounts, forecasting and budgeting, while providing support and guidance to a small, site-based finance team. The business has recently upgraded its ERP system, so there's an opportunity to use your experience to improve financial processes and make better use of the information available. If you've been involved in the period following an ERP implementation, particularly SAP, that experience could be especially valuable. What experience will you need? You'll have a strong background in cost and management accounting within a manufacturing environment, including standard costing, bills of materials and production variances. Just as importantly, you'll understand the story behind the numbers and be comfortable working with operational and commercial colleagues to help them make informed decisions. You might be a qualified accountant, or you may have built your expertise through years of practical experience. What matters most is your ability to get up to speed quickly, take ownership and add value from the outset. What's on offer? This is a six-month fixed-term contract, with four days per week working on site and one day working from home. There's an annual leave entitlement of 26.5 days plus statutory holidays, a private healthcare scheme and the possibility of a retention bonus for successfully completing the six-month contract. Interested in finding out more? If you're available at short notice, or approaching the end of your current assignment, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. And if your CV isn't quite up to date, don't let that stop you. An initial conversation is absolutely fine.

Payroll Officer - Immediate Start Are you an experienced Payroll Officer who is immediately available and ready to step into your next temporary assignment? We're supporting an established organisation looking for a Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis, providing cover during a period of sickness absence. If you're available to start straight away, this is an opportunity to put your payroll knowledge to good use, joining a busy team where your experience will be valued from day one. You'll be helping to ensure payroll processes run smoothly, employees are paid accurately, and important deadlines are met. What will you be doing? Processing payroll information accurately and efficiently Using IRIS payroll software to process and maintain payroll records Investigating and resolving payroll queries and discrepancies Ensuring payroll activities comply with HMRC guidelines and relevant legislation Maintaining accurate employee records and supporting day-to-day payroll administration What are we looking for? You'll have previous payroll experience, a good understanding of HMRC guidelines and payroll legislation, and the confidence to get up to speed quickly. Experience using IRIS would be advantageous, although not essential. Interested? If you're an experienced Payroll Officer who can start immediately, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV or contact Natalie at Paul Card Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Looking for a part-time purchase ledger role that fits around your life? If that sounds like you, you'll want to keep reading. We're delighted to be partnering once again with an established, award-winning civil engineering business on an exciting opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a part-time basis. Based in Team Valley, you'll join a successful business with an impressive portfolio of projects across the North East and beyond. Why Join? This is an opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive finance team where your contribution will be valued from day one. Whether you're looking to balance work around family commitments, reduce your hours, return to the workplace, or simply find a better work-life balance, this role offers the chance to utilise and develop your accounts payable experience within a successful and established business. You'll also receive: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Training and support Some exposure to month-end activities A varied role within a successful, established business Flexible part-time hours working 2-3 days per week The Role Your responsibilities will include: Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation Reconciling supplier statements Resolving supplier queries and PO discrepancies Processing company credit cards Supporting with month-end and general finance administration About You You'll have previous experience within purchase ledger or accounts payable, with a good understanding of supplier invoice processing, purchase orders and statement reconciliations. You'll be confident resolving queries and discrepancies, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues across the business. Whilst experience within a similar role is important, we're equally interested in finding someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and the ability to thrive within a busy finance environment. If you're looking for a part-time opportunity with a successful local employer where you can utilise your purchase ledger experience whilst maintaining flexibility around your other commitments, we'd love to hear from you. Please note, the advertised salary of up to 30,000 is a full-time equivalent salary and will be pro-rated based on the agreed part-time working hours. Click 'Apply' now!

Ready to hit the ground running? If you're an experienced payroll professional who is immediately available, or becoming available at short notice, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a large manufacturing business and make an immediate impact. Whether you're between roles, coming to the end of a contract, or simply looking for an assignment to take you through the next couple of months, this role offers the chance to step into a well-established organisation where your experience will be valued from day one. We're looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, take ownership and keep everything running smoothly during a period of absence. Working with a Time & Attendance system, you'll play a key role within a busy environment, ensuring deadlines are met, queries are resolved and employees are paid accurately and on time. You'll be: Running end-to-end payroll activities Processing starters, leavers and employee changes Investigating and resolving payroll queries Maintaining accurate employee records Meeting strict payroll deadlines This assignment is expected to last around 8 weeks initially, making it ideal if you're looking for an immediate start and the opportunity to add a recognised employer to your CV. You'll need previous payroll experience and the confidence to work independently. Experience of ADP, Time & Attendance systems and working within a large, fast-paced organisation would be highly advantageous. Sound interesting? If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next assignment, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Apply with your CV, contact Natalie at Paul Card Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Director of Finance NOF 42,000 a year for three days a week ( 70,000 full-time equivalent) Belmont, Durham Office-based Free parking You want to work three days a week. You still want your career to move forward. At NOF, those ambitions can sit together. You could be an established Director of Finance looking for a shorter working week without stepping away from responsibility or an experienced Financial Controller ready for your first director position. Either way, you'll join NOF's Board and help shape its future. A business with a purpose and vision you can get behind. NOF is a not-for-profit business development membership organisation with North East roots and a vast UK and international network. Since 1988, it has helped supply chain businesses make connections, find opportunities and win work. Today, its reach spans oil and gas, offshore wind, nuclear, hydrogen and carbon capture plus supports members to diversify into the wider energy sector Its approach is personal and practical: understand members' businesses, look after their interests and introduces them to the right people. For you, that means applying your commercial judgement where the return has a clear purpose. NOF aims to generate a sustainable surplus, reinvesting back into the business for the benefit of its members while building long-term financial resilience. Your recommendations will help decide what happens next. NOF has ambitions to strengthen member engagement, develop its industry intelligence services and make better use of technology. Your financial insight will help turn those ambitions into sustainable plans. Working alongside the Chief Executive and Director of Business Development, you'll explore the questions behind the numbers and look at future financial scenarios in a changing energy sector industry landscape. You'll help NOF plan for the long term, not simply report on the month just finished. There's also the opportunity to enhance financial systems and reporting, and support the long-term financial sustainability of Energi Coast, North East England's offshore wind cluster which is owned and operated by NOF. You won't be starting from scratch. An experienced Head of Finance already manages the day-to-day finance function. You'll lead and support them, building on what works while remaining comfortable with the detail. The way you do that matters. NOF is a small team, so this is a role for someone who listens, explains their thinking and brings all colleagues along on the journey to implement any improvements, respecting the vast experience already within the business. What matters is what you can bring, not the title you hold today. You'll be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with a background in senior finance leadership. You'll bring experience of leading people, financial governance, risk and controls, alongside the ability to turn financial information into clear recommendations and contribute confidently to Board-level decisions. Experience of working with public-sector bodies, funding or funded projects would be useful, as would previous membership organisation or not-for-profit experience, but neither is essential. What matters is understanding the balance between commercial success and member value, and wanting to contribute to both. A working week with room for life outside it. You'll work three days in NOF's Belmont office. The days are to be confirmed. Normal hours are 8.30am to 4.30pm Alongside your salary, you'll receive a 10% employer pension contribution after three months , plus a wider benefits package including BUPA healthcare, life cover, discretionary bonus eligibility and travel insurance. Professional development is also supported. Annual leave is 36 days inclusive of statutory holidays , which will be pro rata for your three-day working week . You'll also receive a personal day each year for volunteering or a special occasion. Plus you get to work with the friendly and engaging NOF team, where being part of a strong team means everything Help shape NOF's future while taking the next step in your own career.

Up to 65,000 Middlesbrough Hybrid Working 12-Month Contract Are you a Financial Accountant who's ready for more responsibility, but doesn't necessarily want to move away from the technical accounting work you enjoy? We're recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant for a large, established organisation based in Middlesbrough. You'll take ownership of an important area of financial accounting, working alongside experienced colleagues in a sizeable finance team, with the opportunity to influence how things are done. You'll be responsible for overseeing monthly trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations, supporting year-end reporting, statutory accounts and the external audit. You'll also play an important part in maintaining financial controls, supporting cash forecasting and working with colleagues across group reporting. But this isn't just about keeping everything running smoothly. You'll have the opportunity to review existing processes, identify improvements and help introduce greater automation, making a difference to how the team operates. You'll also supervise one member of staff, giving you the opportunity to build on your supervisory experience without the demands of managing a large team. So, what experience will you need? You'll be an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, ideally with at least three years' post-qualified experience, although "qualified by experience" will be consider with a strong background in technical financial accounting. You'll be comfortable with UK GAAP, financial reporting and external audits. A knowledge and experience of IFRS would be helpful. Perhaps you're already a Senior Financial Accountant, or you're a Financial Accountant looking for a little more responsibility. Some supervisory experience would be helpful, but your technical accounting skills are what matter most. This is a financial accounting role rather than management accounting or commercial business partnering, so you'll need to enjoy the technical side of the profession. What else should you know? You'll earn up to 65,000, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with one day per week working from home. You'll also receive 25 days' holiday, life insurance and other benefits. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. One important point is availability. Our client is looking for someone to start as soon as possible, so we're particularly interested in accountants who are available immediately or have a notice period of no more than four weeks. Interested? Click "Apply" now or contact us for more information or an initial conversation.

Management Accountant Middlesbrough 45,000- 50,000 Study Support Career Progression How often does a Management Accountant role give you the opportunity to work directly alongside the CFO, with the chance to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility? Perhaps you've recently qualified, you're approaching the end of your studies, or you're ready for more than your current role can offer. We're partnering with a successful, family-owned manufacturing business in Middlesbrough that has experienced significant growth. You'll work directly alongside the CFO as their key support within finance, taking ownership of management accounting and gaining exposure to wider financial and commercial decisions. Why Join? Here's how the CFO describes working for the business: "We've grown significantly as a business, and there's still plenty we want to achieve. It's a hands-on environment where people can make a real difference, and there's a genuine opportunity to grow with us." Rather than joining a finance function where everything is already established, you'll have the opportunity to improve reporting, develop processes and help shape how finance supports the business as it grows. You'll also gain valuable experience working closely with senior leadership, with opportunities to broaden your responsibilities as you develop. The Role You'll take ownership of key accounting and reporting activities, including: Monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. Product costings, stock valuations and margin analysis. Weekly financial and operational reporting. Bringing outsourced accounting activities in-house. Improving financial systems and processes. You'll work closely with operational teams, understanding how production costs, materials and labour influence profitability. About You You'll have hands-on manufacturing accounting experience, ideally including product costing, strong double-entry bookkeeping knowledge and advanced Excel skills. You could be fully qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or AAT qualified with the practical accounting experience to back it up. If you don't have formal accounting qualifications but have gained the relevant skills and experience throughout your career, we'd still love to hear from you. What matters most is your ability to get into the detail, take ownership and understand the numbers behind the business. If you're looking for greater responsibility, direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop your career as the business grows, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply or contact Natalie at Paul Card Recruitment for an initial confidential conversation. You don't need an up-to-date CV to get in touch.

Looking to build a specialist career in tax? We're working exclusively with a long-established and highly regarded professional services firm with an excellent reputation for client service and staff development. As part of its continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit a Tax Administrator to join its established private client team. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who has already gained experience within accountancy, professional services, legal services or finance and is looking to develop specialist expertise in trusts, estates and private client taxation. The Role Working closely with experienced tax professionals, you'll support the administration and taxation of trusts and estates, helping clients while developing technical knowledge in a specialist and rewarding area of tax. Key responsibilities include: Preparing trust accounts and tax documentation Supporting trust and estate tax compliance Managing HMRC registrations and submissions Assisting with estate administration and reporting Building relationships with clients and professional advisers Supporting the delivery of outstanding client service About You This role would suit someone who has already gained practical experience within accountancy, finance, legal services or another professional services environment and is now looking to specialise. Most importantly, you'll have strong attention to detail, enjoy technical work, communicate confidently and professionally, and understand the importance of confidentiality when dealing with client matters. Whether you're studying towards a qualification, have already completed one, or have developed your experience through hands-on work, you'll have a genuine interest in building a long-term career within tax and be eager to continue learning and developing. We're looking for someone who: Has strong attention to detail Enjoys technical work and problem-solving Communicates confidently and professionally Understands the importance of confidentiality Is eager to learn and develop Has a genuine interest in building a long-term career in tax Whether you're studying towards a qualification, have already completed one, or have developed relevant experience in a professional environment, we'd be keen to hear from you. Why Apply? This isn't a high-volume processing role. It's an opportunity to develop specialist expertise, work alongside experienced professionals and build a rewarding long-term career within a respected organisation. If you're looking for the next step in your career and want to specialise in tax, we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to hit the ground running? If you're an experienced payroll professional with hands-on ADP experience who is immediately available, or becoming available at short notice, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a large manufacturing business and make an immediate impact. Once you're fully up to speed, there will also be some flexibility to work from home, offering a hybrid working arrangement. Whether you're between roles, coming to the end of a contract, or simply looking for an assignment to take you through the next couple of months, this role offers the chance to step into a well-established organisation where your experience will be valued from day one. You'll play a key role within a busy environment, ensuring deadlines are met, queries are resolved, and employees are paid accurately and on time. Your ADP experience will also enable you to identify efficiencies, streamline existing payroll processes and support ongoing process improvements. You'll be: Running end-to-end payroll activities Processing starters, leavers and employee changes Investigating and resolving payroll queries Maintaining accurate employee records Meeting strict payroll deadlines Supporting the streamlining and improvement of payroll processes This assignment is expected to last around 3 months initially, making it ideal if you're looking for an immediate start and the opportunity to add a recognised employer to your CV. Previous hands-on ADP payroll experience is essential, alongside strong payroll knowledge and the confidence to work independently. Experience within a large, fast-paced organisation would also be highly advantageous. Sound interesting? If you're an experienced payroll professional with ADP experience looking for your next assignment, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Apply with your CV or contact Natalie at Paul Card Recruitment for a confidential discussion.