67 jobs found in Peterlee

Credit Controller (Spanish & Italian speaking) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Credit Controller in the Darlington area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a manufacturing business and a global power technology leader that specialises in generators and alternative fuel engines. Would you like to work with peers and stakeholders to support business goals? Does this sound like your next career move? The Role: This role is for a Credit Controller —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Achieving world-class collection metrics on assigned accounts Weekly accounts reviews and support periodic internal and external audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley control testing as required Working directly on cash collection accounts for designated Customers Administrative tasks such as manual...

Interim Group Financial Accountant - Malton - £60,000 - £80,000   We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Accountant to join one of our key clients to support their financial reporting team on a 6-month interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in financial reporting across both the German division and the wider European organisation based in the UK. Reporting into the Group Finance function, you will support both internal and external reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of financial information.   What’s on offer? A dynamic and collaborative working environment Exposure to international finance operations Opportunity to make an immediate impact in a key finance role Defined contribution pension scheme (8% employer) and life assurance 25 Days Holiday & BH’s Hybrid working arrangements potential No guarantee but this is a large group who value good people so may lead to other opportunities  Key...

Hays are supporting a growing organisation through a period of significant transition following a recent acquisition. As the finance team works through increased volumes and a new system implementation, we are recruiting an Accounts Payable Administrator to take ownership of the busy Accounts inbox and keep workflow moving efficiently. This is a full‑time role with three days per week required in the Leeds office. The Role You will be the first point of contact for all incoming AP communication, managing a high‑volume shared inbox that receives 200+ emails per day. This is a fast‑paced, reactive role where strong organisation and attention to detail are essential.Key responsibilities include: Monitoring and managing the AP inbox, ensuring emails are reviewed and actioned promptly. Coding and categorising incoming emails to ensure accurate workflow allocation. Identifying and recognising AP queries and assigning them to the correct internal contact. Escalating urgent invoices to...

Hays are delighted to be supporting a growing organisation through a significant period of transition following the acquisition of a new business. As part of this change, we are recruiting an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor on a 9-12 month fixed‑term contract to provide stability, leadership, and hands‑on support during a busy and evolving period. This is a full‑time role with three days per week required in the Leeds office. Some on‑site parking is available, though not guaranteed. The Role As Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a key role in guiding the AP function through system change, increased volumes, and process realignment. You will oversee a team of approximately 10, ensuring day‑to‑day operations remain on track while supporting the reduction of a backlog created through recent acquisition activity.Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing the AP team, ensuring workloads are prioritised effectively. Managing and clearing backlog activity and...

A high-growth, privately owned business with turnover of approximately £70m is seeking a Finance Project Accountant to focus on systems and streamlining processes to support the next phase of its evolution. This is a high volume transactional business that has expanded rapidly through acquisition and organic growth. As a result, finance operations are currently highly manual and transactional, creating a significant opportunity for the right individual to make a lasting impact by streamlining processes, implementing systems, and driving automation across the function. This is a 6–12 month fixed-term contract with strong potential to become a permanent role for the right person. Working closely with senior leadership and the finance team, you will take ownership of improving how finance operates across the business. This role is ideal for someone who is tech savvy and enjoys rolling up their sleeves, identifying inefficiencies, and delivering practical, scalable solutions....

Axon Moore are delighted to be supporting a leading and growing business in Leeds  in the appointment of a Group Accountant. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Group Accountant will play a central role in group consolidation and will carry broad responsibility across both day-to-day cash management and long-term strategic financial planning. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically strong finance professional. Key Responsibilities Produce consolidated monthly management information for the Group Prepare financial information for the Group Board pack Provide monthly reporting to shareholders Consolidate, review and challenge the Group's long-term cash forecast Liaise with key stakeholders and senior finance personnel to understand cash movements and forecasting assumptions Assist with day-to-day cash management and produce the Group short-term cash forecast Manage the statutory accounts and corporation tax return process across the Group (circa 50...

Freelance Internal Auditor required for a project in West Yorkshire for around 10+ weeks. Up to £525 per day umbrella (Inside IR35) Hybrid working 1-2 days in the Leeds office. Your new company A leading international group with a strong reputation for operational excellence and innovation. With a diverse portfolio and global presence, they are committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and internal control. Your new role Plays a pivotal operational leadership role in delivering a high‑quality Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance programme and ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting. Acting as a central coordinator, you will oversee the timely and effective execution of all financial‑control‑related projects across a diverse customer portfolio. You will be responsible for driving the consistency and integrity of the SOX framework by coordinating testing activities, supporting management with control design and documentation, and assisting in...

Job Title: Payroll Administrator Location: Bradford Pay Rate: £27,000 - £30,000 per anumm DoE  Working Hours: This is a Hybrid role with 2 days a week at home and 3 days in the office (Possibly 4 days in during training) Monday to Friday working (08:00 - 16:00) Experience:  6 months Payroll Admin experience required Contract: Permanent contract possible after 3 months   Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Nexus People are looking for a Payroll Administrator in Bradford to work with our client who is one of the UK's leading distribution and logistics suppliers.   Our client is looking for someone who can step in quickly and provide hands-on support within a developed and busy payroll function. The role sits within a high-volume environment, so the successful candidate will need to be confident working at pace while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Employee Benefits: Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per anumm DoE  Immediate Starts:...

RM Recruit are working in partnership with a large education sector organisation to recruit an experienced and qualified finance professional for a senior leadership opportunity within their finance function. This is a key role responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and strategic financial analysis across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing high-quality financial insight to support strategic decision-making and long-term financial sustainability. Main duties include: * Leading the budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes * Delivering insightful management reporting and financial analysis * Supporting strategic initiatives through financial modelling and business partnering * Managing financial reporting timelines and ensuring reporting accuracy * Leading and developing finance teams across reporting and business partnering functions *...

Your new company Join a well-established and growing haulage business turnover of approximately £12 million. Based in Lockerbie, you'll be part of a close-knit finance team of three, working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment alongside the wider transport team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic organisation. Your new role As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance operations, reporting directly to the Company Accountant. This 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) offers broad exposure across finance functions, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting experience. Key responsibilities will include: Processing purchase ledger invoices for two group businesses Ensuring the accuracy of sales invoices generated from the transport system Collating weekly payroll data, including driver hours, for approximately 60 weekly staff Supporting ad hoc...

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to support the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll within the Finance team. This role focuses on payroll data handling, compliance, and reporting, working closely with finance colleagues rather than HR functions. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AS THE PAYROLL ASSISTANT Annual basic salary of c £30,000 – £32,000 dependent on your experience Temporary role with a high possibility of becoming permanent Performance related Appraisal which can lead to an additional Bonus Payment (upon becoming permanent) Office-based role THE ROLE OF THE PAYROLL ASSISTANT Will be based as part of a busy, fast-paced Payroll team within Finance. You will be supported at all times by a collaborative culture and a designated Team Leader. On a day-to-day basis you will work across: * Processing weekly and monthly payroll data including hours, overtime, and adjustments * Validating and checking payroll inputs to ensure accuracy prior to...

Credit Controller - Temporary Contract Location: Middleton Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Pay rate: £13.50 per hour Our client, based at their Middleton head office, is looking to recruit an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing the sales ledger and proactively chasing outstanding payments. Key Responsibilities: Chasing overdue payments by telephone and email Allocating and posting payments accurately Setting up and maintaining customer credit terms Sending copy invoices and statements as required Processing and reconciling invoices Managing and maintaining the sales ledger Handling customer queries and resolving invoice disputes Producing reports, statements and customer status updates Supporting month‑end processes, including collating sales and outstanding account figures Providing general administrative support to the finance team Knowledge, Skills and...

Your new company We are currently supporting a well-established property company in Preston who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a fast-paced property environment and contribute to a supportive team. Please note: Candidates must be immediately available or on a short notice period. Your new role Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts Performing bank reconciliations Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments Assisting with VAT returns Maintaining the general ledger Supporting the finance team with ad hoc duties as required Assisting during month-end and year-end processesWhat you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or Accounts role Good Excel skills and good knowledge of accounting systems High attention to detail and strong...

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Accounts Assistant as part of the Trading and Reporting team within the Project Finance Delivery Team delivering customer focused Project Finance support as part of the Capability Centre, within BAE Systems at their Samlesbury site. In this role you will aide the Business Unit in the effective and profitable delivery of customer projects. The Project Finance Delivery team contains key capability groups that support the project lifecycle with the ambition to strive for excellence, efficiency and provide world class analysis. As part of the team, you are going to be delivering best-in-class financial planning, analysis and insights, to all internal and external customers, to drive growth and deliver superior performance. You will work collaboratively with the Project Finance Leads, the other teams within the Project Finance Capability Centre (PFCC), the Wider Finance and Non finance Stakeholders to deliver key project information...

Axon Moore are pleased to be partnering with a growing insurance business as it enters an exciting new phase of M&A activity. Following a series of internal moves, the business is seeking an Interim Statutory Accountant to lead statutory reporting activities and support a seamless knowledge transfer process. The successful candidate will take ownership of statutory reporting requirements, including IFRS 17 reporting. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage statutory reporting activities within the finance function Oversee IFRS 17 reporting requirements within a Life Insurance environment Support audit delivery and board reporting processes Ensure an effective and structured handover during the transition period Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business during a period of transformation and growth Key Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with experience gained within Audit Practice Proven statutory reporting experience within the Life Insurance...

Your new company We are currently recruiting for a Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing logistics and distribution business on a 4-month temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic environment supporting a busy finance function. This well-established logistics company operates nationally, specialising in efficient supply chain and distribution services across multiple sectors. With a strong focus on operational excellence, they are seeking a finance professional who can support the team during a busy period. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the production of accurate and timely financial information. You will work closely with operational teams across the business, ensuring financial controls and reporting processes are maintained. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts Support with accruals,...

Finance Assistant – Sheffield - £27,000- £29,000 Chase & Holland are excited to be partnering with an award-winning technology company, who are looking to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their team on a temp to perm basis. As Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting with the finance function across the US and UK entities. In Return You’ll Receive:   25 days holiday including bank holidays Holiday purchase scheme Flexi time Private healthcare Pension scheme Online discount platform As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for: Matching, checking and authorising invoices on the system Collating expense reports and checking receipts Entering invoices for both US and UK entities as required. Setting up new bank templates and assisting in weekly payment runs Assisting with the monthly payroll, ensuring all month end reports are produced and reconciled Intercompany reconciliations Monthly reconciliation of key control accounts including all bank...

Junior Controller - Reporting Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 4+ Years PQE | Focus: Month- end The Role Act as the technical accounting expert within the Reporting and Ops team. You will be accountable for all group reporting requirements, ensuring the integrity of the P&L and Balance Sheet, and supporting the end-to-end external audit process. Key Responsibilities Group Reporting: Own the relationship with Group Finance, driving high-quality submissions and resolving technical queries. Audit Liaison: Support the management of the external audit process and coordinate key deliverables. Technical Excellence: Prepare accounting papers on provisions, judgments, and new standard implementations. Compliance: Maintain SOX controls, including local GAAP to US GAAP reconciliations. Business Partnering: Support the financial review of new contracts and lead monthly management meetings. Requirements Qualification: ACA qualified (preferred); ACCA/CIMA considered for the...

Accounting & Controlling Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) | Exp: 5-8 Years | Key Focus: US GAAP, Reporting The Role Take full strategic ownership of a defined set of international entities. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet and profit & loss statements, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SOx frameworks. Key Responsibilities Entity Leadership: Lead all accounting activities for specific entities, signing off on financial quality and variance analysis. Team Management: Coach and develop an accounting team, overseeing month-end and year-end closing processes. Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory filings, tax requirements, and external audits. Maintain frequent contact with regulatory authorities. Strategic Advisory: Provide financial recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Senior Management. Innovation: Drive improvements in accounting procedures and planning systems (SAP)....

A global international business is seeking a technically strong finance professional to join its Reporting & Controls team in Manchester on an initial 10 month contract. This opportunity would suit a recently qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA accountant with strong reporting, audit and technical accounting exposure looking to gain experience within a fast-paced multinational environment. Key responsibilities include: Group reporting and financial submissions Supporting the external audit process Technical accounting papers and accounting policy work Balance sheet & P&L review and integrity checks SOX controls and GAAP reconciliations Finance process improvement and project supportIdeal background: ACA preferred (strong ACCA/CIMA candidates considered) Reporting, audit or technical accounting experience UK GAAP and ideally US GAAP exposure Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills Experience within multinational or complex environments advantageousInventum Group...