27 jobs found in Gateshead

Finance Business Partner (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Salary: £48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Billingham (Flexible Hybrid Working) Our client, a leading FMCG organisation, is seeking a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing decision-making and partnering with stakeholders to drive business performance. Working closely with operational and project teams, you'll act as a trusted finance partner, providing meaningful insight, robust financial support and commercial challenge to ensure key initiatives are delivered successfully. The Opportunity This is a highly visible role where you'll work across a variety of business projects, partnering with both finance and non-finance stakeholders to provide financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle. You'll ensure strong financial...

Finance Business Partner 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Stockton-on-Tees | Hybrid Working | Highly Competitive Salary & Benefits Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a well-established organisation based in Stockton-on-Tees on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and support to drive strategic decision-making across the business. The organisation offers a hybrid working model, a highly competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package.We are ideally seeking someone who can start quickly, although candidates with a short notice period will also be considered. The Role As Finance Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting operational and strategic objectives through the provision of high-quality financial analysis, planning, and business...

Temporary Treasury/Finance AssistantLocation: Redcar, North Yorkshire Duration: Minimum 3-6 months Working Pattern: Full-time, fully on-site Hays are currently recruiting for an experienced Treasury/Finance Assistant to join a prestigious and well-established company based in Redcar. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking a temporary role within a high-performing and reputable organisation. The Role Reporting to the Finance Team, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations. The position will be fully office-based and offers exposure across a broad range of accounting activities. Key Responsibilities Monitor daily cash positions and assist with short-term cash flow forecasting Prepare and reconcile bank statements, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies Support the processing of payments, including supplier payments, payroll, and intercompany transfers Maintain banking documentation and...

Job Opportunity – Interim Finance Business Partner (Children's Social Care) * Location: 100% Remote (35 Days Per Week) * Salary: DOE * Contract: Interim * Start Date: ASAP * Contract Length: 6 Months+ Key Responsibilities: · Lead finance support for Children’s Social Care and related services (including safeguarding, placements, and early help) · Oversee budget setting, forecasting, and in-year financial monitoring · Provide detailed financial analysis on high-cost placements and demand trends · Support the management of DSG (Dedicated Schools Grant) and schools funding where applicable · Identify and manage financial risks, pressures, and savings opportunities · Work closely with Directors, Heads of Service, and budget holders to provide financial advice and challenge · Contribute to the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) and financial strategy · Support service transformation and efficiency programmes Successful candidates: · Fully CCAB qualified or...

Job Title: Financial Systems Reporting Analyst (Sage X3 / SEI) Contract Length: 3–6 Months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: London (Fully Onsite) Day Rate: Competitive (DOE) Overview We are seeking an experienced Financial Systems Reporting Analyst to join a London-based organisation on an initial 3–6 month contract. This role will focus on delivering high-quality reporting and dashboard solutions, leveraging Sage X3 and Sage Enterprise Intelligence (SEI) to support business decision-making. Key Responsibilities * Develop, maintain, and enhance reports within Sage X3 and SEI * Design and build interactive dashboards to support business and finance stakeholders * Gather and translate business requirements into effective reporting solutions * Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across all reporting outputs * Work closely with finance and operational teams to deliver meaningful insights * Troubleshoot and resolve reporting-related issues *...

Intercompany Control Assistant Location: Leeds Salary: £27,000-£34,000 per annum Contract: Fixed Term until 31 December 2026 About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intercompany Control Assistant to join a well-established organisation on a fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for someone with experience in intercompany finance or finance operations who enjoys working with data, maintaining strong financial controls and collaborating with stakeholders across a business. This will be Monday-Friday working 9-5pm with 1 hour lunch and offers hybrid working. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end intercompany recharge process across multiple business entities. Prepare month-end intercompany reconciliations, ensuring balances are accurate, complete and fully reconciled. Produce and maintain cost allocation schedules across budgets, forecasts and actual results. Support the invoicing and payment process to ensure intercompany balances are settled accurately...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant / Administrator to join a well-established and growing business based in Brighouse. This is a varied, hands-on role with a strong focus on Accounts Payable, supporting a busy finance function within a fast-paced commercial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process • Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution • Processing payment runs and maintaining supplier records • Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments • Supporting month-end and audit preparation • Monitoring VAT, imports, and related financial processes • Assisting with finance systems improvements and process documentation • Supporting wider finance administration as required We are looking for candidates with: • Strong Accounts Payable experience • Excellent reconciliation and journal posting skills • Good Excel and finance systems knowledge • Strong attention to detail and...

We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong customer relationships, and is focused on achieving cash collection targets. Key Responsibilities * Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts. * Build and maintain positive customer relationships to maximise cash collection. * Record invoice queries accurately and liaise with internal teams to ensure prompt resolution. * Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment commitments. * Process debit and credit card payments. * Support cash forecasting by recording payment promises and collection activity. * Work collaboratively with colleagues to resolve complex accounts and improve collection performance. * Prioritise workloads to meet financial targets while delivering excellent...

Temporary Accounts & Payroll Manager Location: Goole, DN14 Pay Rate: £16.00 - £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Contract: Temporary Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday Start Date: Immediate start available - ongoingOur client, a well-established and growing business based in Goole, is currently seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Manager to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who can hit the ground running and provide essential support to the business's finance function during a busy period. As the Accounts & Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring all payroll and accounting activities are completed accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time Preparing and submitting VAT returns...

This is initially an interim opportunity for a qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA accountant with previous experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing environment. This is initially an interim contract of approximately 6 months duration, and likely to become a permanent appointment. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA finance professional who has previously worked at Financial Controller level and who has a strong background in manufacturing. Previous international exposure including foreign currencies is beneficial. Candidates should have a hands on approach, first class communication skills both written and verbal and experience of ERP systems. This exceptional opportunity is based at the western end of the A63, eastern M62 corridor and within a commutable area of Hull, Beverley and surrounding villages, Howden, Goole and Selby. THE BENEFITS: Salary: £70,000 upwards Free on site parking, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, flexi start and leave...

E & M Talent Partners are currently supporting an exceptional organisation in the Middleton area who due to a restructure and growth, are looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to their team. You will be part of a small finance department but carry sole ownership of the Credit Control function, working closely with the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for managing the credit and collections process, ensuring the timely collection of all customer payments and minimise the risk of bad debts. Duties include but are not limited to: - Managing the Accounts Receivable by monitoring outstanding invoices -Chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email and letter -Negotiate payment plans and settlements -Investigate and resolve disputes and queries whilst collaborating with sales and other departments -Assess and review the credit worthiness of new and exsisting accounts using credit check software, analysing financial statements and credit reports...

Financial Management Information Officer - Bolton Contract - 1 year initially  £18.24 per hour - approx. £35,600.00 per annum. Full time Location: BL1 1RU - 3 months onsite for training - 2 days home-based, 3 days onsite after that. Council experience essential Oracle experience essential Assist in the accurate preparation and maintenance of Department’s budgets. To undertake regular, timely and accurate monitoring of specific service areas of the Department’s Revenue Budget to enable the appropriate control and review of financial performance throughout the year. To provide advice to, and liaise with, a range of budget holders across the Department to ensure that the best use is made of the Department’s financial resources. To develop maintain and provide, in conjunction with Senior Managers in the service area, a range of financial information for budget holders including unit costs and budget monitoring information. To assist in the preparation of final accounts....

AI Governance and Commercial Management - FinOps lead (Hybrid Working/Inside IR35) Our client is seeking a dynamic FinOps Lead to drive the AI strategy across Technology and Business functions. This is a contract opportunity role for an initial 6 month period, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI within a large organisation. About the Role: In this position, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, guiding adoption, governance, and commercial management of AI. Your expertise will ensure that AI investments deliver maximum value while maintaining transparency and accountability. Key Responsibilities: Support the FinOps strategy for AI across the organisation. Develop governance frameworks for AI usage, focusing on financial oversight and consumption policies. Analyse AI usage trends across multiple platforms, identifying opportunities and areas for governance. Collaborate with Technology teams to understand AI infrastructure costs. Evaluate the commercial...

Financial Dealer Services Agent 6 Months Contract Location Manchester £17.96 - Inside IR35 (Umbrella Rate) Position Description: * The financial services arm of our Client plays a crucial role in supporting the automotive business across Europe. * The Client are dedicated to providing innovative and flexible vehicle financing solutions, enabling millions of customers to drive the Clients’ vehicle they need and helping the dealer network stock the dealerships. * Our Client prides themselves on their customer-centric approach, robust financial products, and a dynamic team that drives success. * As the Client continues to expand the underwriting team in Manchester, our Client are looking for talented individuals to join. Skills Required: * As a Dealer Services Agent, you’ll play a crucial role in one of our key retail departments by assessing the creditworthiness of potential customers for both Personal & Commercial lending. * Your primary responsibilities will...

Interim Management / Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract) Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 1 day a week in office) I'm supporting a Housing Association in recruiting an Interim Management / Financial Accountant to join their small and collaborative finance team on an initial six-month contract. This is a hands-on role that will support the finance team through month and year-end while also helping to improve financial processes and systems. You'll be comfortable working across management accounting as well as providing support with accounts payable and receivable where needed. Responsibilities Produce management accounts and provide financial support throughout the year-end process. Assist with statutory returns, reconciliations and year-end financial reporting. Support and improve Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, providing cover and guidance where required. Review and support the redesign of processes, identifying opportunities to improve financial...

Finance Controller | Retail | Interim Contract | Manchester | £500–£550 per day We are currently supporting a leading business in the search for an experienced Finance Controller to join on an interim day rate contract in Manchester. This is a key role within the finance function, supporting financial control, reporting, and commercial decision-making during a period of change. Retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential. The ideal candidate will have strong interim experience and the ability to quickly integrate into a fast-paced environment and deliver immediate impact. Key Responsibilities: * Lead month-end close process and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting * Prepare management accounts and detailed variance analysis * Maintain strong financial controls and compliance standards * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting * Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making * Drive improvements...

Search are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Dundee. Full time hours Monday to Friday Fully office-based £14.40 per hour The Role This role will support the finance function with a focus on accounts receivable, credit control, cash collection, and customer account management. You will play a key role in ensuring customer accounts are maintained accurately, payments are received on time, and effective credit management processes are followed. Key Responsibilities Ensure the accuracy of invoices and supporting documentation. Raise manual invoices and credit notes as required. Monitor aged debt reports and overdue customer balances. Proactively follow up outstanding payments with customers. Escalate high-risk or significantly overdue accounts where necessary. Support the management of payment plans, disputed invoices, and debt recovery activities. Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers. Review...

Interim SOX Consultant Day Rate: £600/750 per day (Outside IR35) Programme Duration: 6 Months+ Location: Hybrid East Midlands (3 days on site, applicants must be within a commutable distance) We are supporting a major organisation in the industrial sector undertaking a large-scale transformation programme to implement a US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliant internal controls framework across the enterprise. The organisation is seeking an experienced SOX Consultant to join the SOX programme, ensuring the successful design, documentation and embedding of SOX compliant processes and controls across the business. Working closely with finance, operations, technology and governance teams to establish a sustainable internal controls environment and ensure the organisation is fully prepared for SOX compliance. Key responsibilities will include: Ensure consistent development of process documentation including narratives, risk and control matrices and supporting evidence Work closely with...

Interim Transactional Finance Manager | £33,000 | Long Eaton Astute Recruitment are recruiting for a Transactional Finance Manager to join a growing business on an initial 3-month temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transactional finance professional to provide support to an established finance team during a key period. The role would suit someone who enjoys remaining hands-on with the transactional finance function while leading a small team and driving process improvements. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team, managing workloads and ensuring deadlines are met. * Oversee the purchase and sales ledger functions, ensuring timely supplier payments and customer collections. * Reconcile AP and AR balances, investigating and resolving any discrepancies. * Produce analysis and management reports, providing valuable financial insights. * Ensure transactional finance...

Project Accountant, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Flexible Hybrid Working) Our client, a leading FMCG organisation, is seeking a talented Project Accountant to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working across projects, driving financial control and partnering with stakeholders across the business. The Opportunity As Project Accountant, you'll provide financial visibility, cost control and insightful reporting across a portfolio of business projects. Working closely with Finance, Operations and Project teams, you'll ensure project spend is effectively managed, risks are identified early and decision-makers have the information they need to deliver successfully. Key responsibilities include: - Managing project cost tracking and financial reporting - Strengthening financial governance and approval...