Paul Card Recruitment

Some finance roles keep you doing the same thing. This one has the potential to grow with you. We're working with a growing business looking to add a Finance Assistant to its team on a permanent basis. You'll initially bring your experience across transactional finance, but this isn't intended to be a role that stands still. As the business continues to develop, there will be opportunity to broaden your experience and take on more. What's in it for you? Up to 30,000 FTE A permanent opportunity within a growing business Full or part-time hours considered Flexibility around your working pattern A broad role giving you exposure across the finance function The opportunity to develop your responsibilities over time A position where your experience and ideas can genuinely add value Where will you add value? You'll support the smooth running of the day-to-day finance function, covering: Purchase ledger and sales ledger Bank reconciliations Credit control Customer and supplier queries Accounts inbox management Maintaining accurate financial records Wider finance and administration support What will you bring? You'll have previous experience in a finance environment and a good understanding of transactional finance. You might currently be a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or Finance Administrator and be ready for a role offering more variety and longer-term potential. If you want your next move to offer both flexibility now and the opportunity to develop in the future, we'd like to hear from you. Click 'Apply' today!

A brand-new role. A growing business. And the opportunity to help shape what comes next. Continued growth has created a new Assistant Management Accountant position within a successful North East business. Rather than stepping into an established role, you'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, improve processes and develop your management accounting experience. Why this role? Brand-new position with the opportunity to help shape how things are done A genuine step up from a transactional finance role Greater exposure to management accounts and month-end Opportunity to improve and implement finance processes Real scope to grow: As the business continues to expand, there's opportunity for your role and responsibilities to develop with it What you'll be doing Supporting monthly management accounts and reporting Balance sheet and ledger reconciliations Sales ledger Journals, accruals and prepayments Cash flow and financial reporting Identifying and implementing process improvements Who we're looking for You may currently be a Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant who's ready for more exposure and responsibility. You'll ideally have good transactional finance experience, some exposure to month-end and strong Excel skills. We're equally open to candidates who are AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, and those who have developed their knowledge and accounting experience through their career. What matters is that you have a strong grounding in finance, the ability to take on this next step and the ambition to continue developing. Most importantly, you'll be proactive, keen to learn and comfortable bringing new ideas to the team. Interested? Apply with your CV or contact Natalie Marshall for a confidential conversation.

You've gained some experience in purchase ledger. Now you're looking for the right business to build on it. 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. Based in Team Valley, you'll join a successful business with an impressive portfolio of projects across the North East and beyond. Why Join? You'll be part of a small, supportive team where you'll have your own responsibilities while gaining exposure to the wider finance function. You don't need years of experience. If you've already gained some hands-on purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, this is an opportunity to strengthen those skills within an established business. You'll also receive: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Training and support Exposure to month-end and wider finance A varied role within a successful, established business 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 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. You don't need extensive experience or formal accounting qualifications; what's important is a solid grounding in transactional finance and the confidence to work effectively within a busy finance environment. If you're looking for a role where you can strengthen your purchase ledger experience, take on greater responsibility and provide some support around month-end, we'd love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' now!

What if your finance experience could influence decisions before they're made, rather than simply report on them afterwards? This established charity is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead its finance function and play an important role in its wider leadership. For the right person, reduced hours will be considered, offering greater flexibility without stepping away from a senior, influential role. The Opportunity As the senior finance lead, you'll work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees, providing the insight, challenge and recommendations that support important decisions. You'll also build strong relationships with managers across the charity, helping them understand financial performance and make the best use of their resources. Your role will include: Leading budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning. Providing financial insight and recommendations to senior leaders and Trustees. Supporting business cases, new services and future income opportunities. Leading and developing an established finance team. Improving finance systems, reporting, processes and controls. You'll have genuine strategic influence while remaining close enough to the operation to understand what's happening behind the numbers. About You You'll bring significant senior finance experience, strong financial planning and management reporting skills, and the confidence to challenge and influence at senior level. Charity experience and knowledge of SORP and restricted funds would be advantageous, but aren't essential if you can develop that knowledge quickly. If you're looking for greater influence, variety and the opportunity to use your finance expertise in an organisation with genuine social purpose, this could be the move you've been waiting for. If you can see yourself making an impact in this role, we'd encourage you to apply. Send us your CV today and take the first step toward learning more.

Accounts Assistant - Full or Part-Time (minimum 2 days per week) This is an immediate-start temporary position, with a genuine opportunity to become permanent for the right person. If you're looking for a varied accounts role where you can put your transactional finance experience to good use, this could be a great opportunity. What's in it for you? Salary of up to 30,000 FTE, pro rata for part-time hours Flexible working pattern from 2 days per week Potential to become permanent A varied role with responsibility for the day-to-day accounts What will you be doing? You'll help keep the finance function running smoothly, including: Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers Credit control and chasing outstanding payments Completing bank reconciliations Managing the accounts inbox and responding to queries Liaising with customers and suppliers Keeping financial records accurate and up to date Supporting with general finance administration What do you need? You'll have previous experience within an accounts or finance team and be comfortable across transactional finance. You'll also need to be organised, accurate and an excellent communicator, with the confidence to manage your own workload and deal with customers and suppliers. Experience using Sage Intacct would be advantageous, although it isn't essential. If you've been scrolling past accounts jobs because the hours don't work for you, don't scroll past this one. Apply with your CV or contact Natalie Marshall for a confidential, informal chat.

Some Finance Manager roles are little more than glorified bookkeeping. Lots of data entry, chasing payments, and box-ticking. This isn't one of those. This is a newly created role in a large property business with commercial and residential interests. What they need is someone to oversee those processes, bring structure, and give the MD and FD the kind of insight that helps them make better decisions. It's varied, it's hands-on, and it will grow with you. What you'll be doing Overseeing rent and credit control processes (not carrying them out yourself) Ensuring accounts payable and receivable are properly managed Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations Supporting with month-end and year-end reporting Budgeting and service charge accounts Overseeing expenses and petty cash Using Xero to run and improve financial processes Streamlining, refining, and improving how finance works across the business What they're looking for Either an experienced Finance Manager, or a Management Accountant who's ready to step up Strong knowledge of Xero is essential Intercompany experience would be a big advantage Experience in the property sector would help, but it's not a dealbreaker Someone organised, detail-focused and confident enough to work closely with senior leadership Above all, someone ambitious who wants to grow with the role You'll be working with a part-time Finance Director and a hands-on Managing Director, so you'll have support as well as autonomy. The team is small and close-knit, with flexibility built in. There's also free onsite parking which in Durham means avoiding city centre charges. Unfortunately, due to the urgency of the role, we are only able to consider candidates with 1 month notice or less.

Some Finance Manager roles are little more than glorified bookkeeping. Lots of data entry, chasing payments, and box-ticking. This isn't one of those. This is a newly created role in a large property business with commercial and residential interests. What they need is someone to oversee those processes, bring structure, and give the MD and FD the kind of insight that helps them make better decisions. It's varied, it's hands-on, and it will grow with you. What you'll be doing Overseeing rent and credit control processes (not carrying them out yourself) Ensuring accounts payable and receivable are properly managed Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations Supporting with month-end and year-end reporting Budgeting and service charge accounts Overseeing expenses and petty cash Using Xero to run and improve financial processes Streamlining, refining, and improving how finance works across the business What they're looking for Either an experienced Finance Manager, or a Management Accountant who's ready to step up Strong knowledge of Xero is essential Intercompany experience would be a big advantage Experience in the property sector would help, but it's not a dealbreaker Someone organised, detail-focused and confident enough to work closely with senior leadership Above all, someone ambitious who wants to grow with the role You'll be working with a part-time Finance Director and a hands-on Managing Director, so you'll have support as well as autonomy. The team is small and close-knit, with flexibility built in. There's also free onsite parking which in Durham means avoiding city centre charges. Unfortunately, due to the urgency of the role, we are only able to consider candidates with 1 month notice or less.