<h1>Management Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Sunderland<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary or permanent<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Ideally full-time, with part-time options considered<br /><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Director<br /><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Office-based</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are working with an established and growing UK manufacturing business seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join its close-knit finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business designs and manufactures specialist engineered vessels and storage solutions for international markets, including energy, industrial gases, healthcare, scientific research, offshore and aerospace.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Following significant growth, the business is continuing to invest in its finance function, systems and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of key management accounting activities while contributing to process improvement, systems transformation and commercial decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their skills, take on greater responsibility and gain exposure to a major finance systems implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business is open to temporary and permanent appointments and will consider part-time candidates, although five days per week is preferred.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, financial reporting and variance analysis.</li><li>Analyse gross margins, manufacturing costs and profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors.</li><li>Provide oversight of payroll processes and ensure appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Support wider finance activities, maintaining accurate financial information and reporting.</li><li>Review existing processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.</li><li>Improve management reporting, financial controls and the quality of financial analysis.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and operational teams to support business performance and decision-making.</li><li>Support the transition from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with implementation planned for February 2027.</li><li>Explore opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency through automation, AI and tools such as Power BI.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with detail while identifying opportunities to improve processes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may already be a Management Accountant, or an experienced Assistant Management Accountant or finance professional ready to take the next step.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience of month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis and gross margin reporting.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.</li><li>An interest in systems development, process improvement and automation.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.</li><li>A positive, outgoing and collaborative approach.</li><li>The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Desirable experience:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational business.</li><li>Familiarity with Sage 200 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</li><li>Exposure to ERP implementation or finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with Power BI, reporting automation or AI tools.</li><li>Progress towards an accountancy qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Full qualification is not essential. The business is supportive of professional development and can offer assistance with further accountancy studies.</p><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000-£45,000 annual salary for a permanent appointment, depending on experience.</li><li>Nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday finishing at 1:30 pm.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Company bonus scheme offering up to 5% of annual salary, subject to company performance.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing programme.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Professional development and qualification support.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul><h2>Working Pattern</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role is ideally suited to someone available five days per week, although applications from candidates seeking approximately 30 hours across three days will be considered.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The position is office-based, with no fixed working-from-home arrangement. However, the business offers a supportive and flexible culture that recognises employees' personal and family commitments.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An immediate start is preferred, with the opportunity to join ahead of the current interim support finishing at the beginning of December.</p><h2>Why Apply?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a tangible contribution to the finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Director, gain hands-on exposure to a major systems implementation and help shape improvements across reporting, processes and automation.</p><p>The role would suit someone with solid technical accounting skills, a practical mindset and the ambition to develop their career within a supportive and evolving business.</p><h1> </h1><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuOTMzNTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
Description<br><br><p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Robert Half are happy to present a Senior M365 Lead opportunity. The Senior M365 Lead will be responsible for the hands-on administration, support and continuous improvement of the organisation's M365 environment within the engineering industry.</p><p>The role will act as a senior technical escalation point, managing Microsoft 365 services, endpoint devices, security and end-user technology. The successful candidate will be technically hands-on, proactive and focused on resolving issues and improving systems.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul data-pm-slice="3 3 []" data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience administering Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Windows 11, endpoint deployment, Autopilot and device management.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing users, licences, permissions, MFA and identity access controls.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of endpoint security, patching, vulnerability remediation </p></li><li><p>Strong troubleshooting skills across desktop, application, authentication and Microsoft 365 issues.</p></li><li><p>Understanding of Active Directory, networking fundamentals, LAN, Wi-Fi, DNS and DHCP.</p></li><li><p>Experience providing technical support and resolving complex issues within an IT service desk environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting migrations, system upgrades, automation and continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Strong problem-solving, communication and technical documentation skills.</p></li></ul><p>The role requires someone who has the confidence and gravitas to take ownership of the M365 Ecosystem. Someone who is happy to challenge convention and comfortably implement change, and push forward with M&A activity and integration would thrive here</p><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby4xNTUyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h3>Interim O2C Lead Manager | Finance Operations Transformation</h3><p>📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne<br /> ⏳ Immediate Start Preferred</p><p>We're supporting a large-scale finance transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Order-to-Cash (O2C) Leader to oversee a high-performing finance operations function during a period of significant change.</p><p>This is an operational leadership role focused on ensuring service excellence, driving performance, strengthening controls, and delivering continuous improvement across the O2C lifecycle.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and develop operational teams across Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, Billing and Cash Application.</li><li>Drive improvements in cash collection, aged debt, working capital and overall O2C performance.</li><li>Monitor and improve key service metrics, KPIs and operational controls.</li><li>Partner with Finance, Commercial, Customer Operations and Shared Services stakeholders to resolve issues and drive performance.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and standardisation.</li><li>Support the business through ongoing transformation activities whilst maintaining strong day-to-day operational delivery.</li><li>Coach, develop and motivate team members within a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3>We're Interested in Speaking With Professionals Who Have</h3><p>✅ Leadership experience within O2C, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collections functions</p><p>✅ Experience managing operational teams and performance metrics</p><p>✅ Strong understanding of working capital, cash collection and receivables management</p><p>✅ Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies</p><p>✅ Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar platforms</p><p>✅ Excellent stakeholder management skills across Finance and wider business functions</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS42MDIzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">