Paul Card Recruitment

This is a chance to join a growing professional services business in a role that offers real exposure, development, and progression. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial decision support across the business, while supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation. The role has been created as part of the firm's growth plans and offers the opportunity to grow into a more senior role within the finance team over time. You'll be joining a values-led organisation that encourages ownership, collaboration and flexibility, with a hybrid working model and a minimum expectation of two days per week in the office. What's in it for you A visible role supporting the Head of Finance and working closely with senior leadership Genuine exposure to board reporting and strategic financial decision-making A progressive position with mentoring and development as the finance function continues to grow A broad remit across management accounts, forecasting, business partnering, VAT and financial reporting What you'll be doing Preparing the monthly management accounts with clear commentary and performance insights Producing financial reports and board packs to support senior leadership decision-making Leading the forecasting and budgeting processes across the business Providing commercial analysis and business partnering support to operational teams Delivering financial insight to help drive performance and strategic planning Acting as a key support to the Head of Finance, contributing to financial reporting, strategic projects, and the ongoing development of the finance function Contributing to the development of reporting processes and strengthening financial controls What they're looking for Ideally CIMA / ACCA qualified, although strongly qualified by experience candidates will also be considered Experience in preparing management accounts and financial reporting Experience managing or supervising a small finance team Confident in presenting financial information to senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach This is not a typical 9-5 role, so we're looking for someone who takes ownership, enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and is comfortable operating with flexibility when needed. So, if you're looking for a role that offers genuine progression, exposure to senior leadership, and the chance to grow alongside a developing finance function, click apply now.

Interested in understanding how finance processes work across a large organisation? Looking for a role where you can get involved in governance, risk and improving the way things operate? A major Teesside based business is looking to appoint a Risk and Internal Controls Accountant into a newly created role within their finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation during a period of change, including the implementation of a new ERP system. You will gain exposure across finance and operations, helping review and strengthen financial processes, controls and governance across the business. What you will be doing Reviewing and documenting finance processes as part of a new ERP implementation Identifying and testing internal financial controls Supporting internal and external audit activity Assisting with finance related compliance including tax matters Supporting risk reporting and governance processes Working with teams across the business to understand and improve processes Who this could suit This role is open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including: Accountants looking for a broader role within finance Individuals working in internal audit, controls, governance or compliance Practice trained accountants considering a move into industry Finance professionals with an interest in risk, processes and systems What matters most is a curious mindset, strong attention to detail and the confidence to ask questions and challenge how things are done. Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA would be beneficial but are not essential. What's in it for you Opportunity to join a large and well established regional employer Exposure to a major ERP transformation project Generous pension scheme Flexible working hours 35 hour working week Hybrid working with 1 day per week from home Long term career development opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package If you are interested in a role where you can build experience in finance governance, risk and internal controls while working across a large and complex organisation, we would love to hear from you.