2 results for Finance Director in South Shields, South Tyneside

Finance Manager

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
<h3>Finance Manager</h3>Stockton-on-Tees£40,000 - £45,000, plus additional benefits Robert Half Accountancy and Finance have partnered with a well respected manufacturing business based in Stockton-on-Tees to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, detail-driven candidate looking to step up into a broad, all-encompassing role within a small, high-performing business. Working closely with a Finance Assistant, you'll take ownership of the full finance function from day-to-day operations through to management reporting and group-level visibility. This role offers a strong handover and structured induction, with the current incumbent committed to providing excellent training and ongoing support to ensure you get up to speed quickly and succeed in the position. <h3>The Role:</h3><ul><li>Full ownership of management & financial accounts</li><li>Lead on month-end, reporting and budgeting</li><li>Oversee AP/AR, cash, payroll and reconciliations</li><li>Manage project invoicing and financial controls</li><li>Work with international teams on intercompany reporting</li><li>Drive process improvements and reporting enhancements</li></ul><h3>About You:</h3><ul><li>Newly qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or close to qualifying</li><li>Previous experience in a similar Finance Manager or Management Accountant role </li><li>Hands-on, proactive, and happy working in a lean team</li><li>Strong Excel skills (Power Query beneficial)</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels</li><li>Commercial mindset with the ability to add value beyond the numbers</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 basic salary plus additional benefits </li><li>Broad, end-to-end finance role with real ownership</li><li>Clear progression into a senior leadership position</li><li>Opportunity to shape processes in a growing business</li><li>High visibility across the wider organisation</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjA5MTk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-09T15:22:08Z

Payroll Manager

Darlington, County Durham
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Payroll Manager,Fully Remote£55,000 - £65,000 Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Payroll Manager to join a growing international business on a fully remote basis.This is a key role responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of payroll across the UK and the US, with particular emphasis on US payroll compliance and accuracy. You'll work closely with Finance, HR, and third‑party providers to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in line with local legislation.This opportunity would suit an experienced payroll professional who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and operating in a multi‑country environment. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing end‑to‑end payroll processing for UK and US employees, including gross‑to‑net calculations</li><li>Ensuring full compliance with HMRC requirements in the UK and IRS / State Agency regulations in the US</li><li>Overseeing payroll onboarding for new starters, including tax setup, benefits, pensions and regional equivalents</li><li>Managing relationships with third‑party payroll providers and monitoring SLAs</li><li>Ownership of payroll calendars, deadlines, and year‑end processes (P60s, W‑2s, etc.)</li><li>Monthly payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of discrepancies</li><li>Preparing payroll-related journals and supporting month‑end close</li><li>Producing payroll reporting, KPIs, and cost analysis for management</li><li>Ensuring GDPR compliance and secure handling of sensitive payroll data</li></ul> The ideal candidate will have:<ul><li>Proven hands‑on experience managing US payroll (essential)</li><li>Strong understanding of US federal and state payroll legislation (FICA, FUTA, W‑4, state variations)</li><li>Solid UK payroll knowledge including PAYE, NIC, pensions and statutory payments</li><li>Experience working with multi‑country payroll environments</li><li>Strong Excel skills and the ability to reconcile and analyse complex payroll data</li><li>High attention to detail and a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders across regions</li></ul> Salary & benefits:<ul><li>£55,000 - £65,000</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus 8 public holidays</li><li>Private Medical Cover</li><li>Life Insurance -</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Group Income Protection</li></ul>Working pattern:<ul><li>Fully remote (UK-based)</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjMyNzIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-05T17:24:21Z