146 results for Financial Service in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Senior Group Accountant

Corsham, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group on a Senior Group Accountant opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational performance of the business. The Company Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the UK. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theragnostic and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK. The Role A newly created Senior Group Accountant role that will support the opening of a new site in Reading, where you will be main point of contact leading on all finance operations. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, group reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment. You will work closely with the CFO and the wider UK finance team, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and meaningful insight to support business decisions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, providing clear commentary on financial results and variances.</li><li>Support group reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting, alongside statutory reporting, year-end audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial insight to operational stakeholders, including KPI reporting, payor analysis, pricing and contract modelling, procurement analysis and profitability reviews.</li><li>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve cost control, financial understanding and business performance.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and systems, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.</li><li>Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.</li><li>This role will support the UK expansion, with several centres expected to open across the country. As a result, some travel will be required as part of the role.</li><li>The office locations will be split between Corsham (Head Office) and Reading, with weekly attendance required in each location depending on priorities of the business.</li></ul> About You We are looking for a qualified Accountant with at least four years' relevant experience who is ready to take on a broad and progressive role. You will ideally bring:<ul><li>Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>A good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, financial controls and reporting requirements.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems capability.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>Experience of business partnering and communicating with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience within healthcare or a multi-site service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul> What's on offer? <ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary</li><li>Company car</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)</li><li>Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.</li><li>Generous Life Assurance package (10 x salary, capped at 300k)</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service</li><li>Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.</li></ul> Why Join? This is a newly created position offering genuine scope to shape the role, influence processes and develop alongside a growing business. You will gain exposure across the full spectrum of finance, from core financial accounting and group reporting through to commercial financial analysis, business partnering and strategic decision support. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves as a key member of the finance team. If you're looking for a varied, challenging and progressive role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial business partnering, we'd love to hear from you. Please note any direct and third party-applications shall be sent through to Patrick Chung at Robert Half.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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45OTU2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-27T14:58:22Z

Management Accountant

Bedford, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. The RoleThe Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development.Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.</li><li>Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews</li><li>In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.</li><li>Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.</li><li>Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.Salary and BenefitsThe role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjk3ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-12T08:43:35Z

Finance Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School once again, this time to recruit a permanent part-time Finance Assistant into a newly created role within their Bursary team.This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-regarded, close-knit school finance function, with variety across purchase ledger, fees ledger, and wider finance support.The Details<ul><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE</li><li>Part-time, 20-24 hours per week (flexibly structured to suit the successful candidate's preference)</li><li>Hybrid working, based at the school's offices in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul>The RoleThis is a key role responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Officer with all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community. Key deliverables include:<ul><li>Purchase Ledger: ensuring the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger including: <ul><li>Monitoring the AP</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded in the finance</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers.</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been</li><li>Budget reporting on expenditure</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues, including chasing and following up where required.</li><li>Processing daily</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Fees Ledger - assisting with: <ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties may include amongst others: <ul><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available.</li><li>Assisting with term-end procedures including journals and</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to: <ul><li>The preparation of annual</li><li>The termly management accounts and annual</li><li>Backup information regarding</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul>Key Skills & Experience:<ul><li>Collaborative team player - working effectively within a small Bursary team</li><li>Significant experience in Accounts Payable</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent accuracy and a methodical</li><li>Able to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively and working to deadlines</li><li>Confident in proactively following up outstanding actions and liaising with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries</li></ul>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgroundsRobert 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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45MTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-20T13:43:55Z

Finance Director

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making. About Happy Days…Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission The Finance Director Role…You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul> About you…<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter What's on offer…£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Wellbeing package 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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-23T13:45:43Z

Finance Manager

Bedford, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. The RoleThe EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany & Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.Salary and BenefitsThe role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-12T08:48:42Z

International Financial Controller

London, London
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful international asset-focused investment and advisory business. With operations spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, the organisation operates within a complex, fast-paced and commercially driven environment, providing a broad range of asset, lending, investment and advisory solutions. Following continued growth and expansion, the business is seeking an experienced Director of International Financial Control to lead its finance function across EMEA and APAC. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional looking to combine technical excellence with commercial influence. Reporting into senior global leadership, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance, treasury, tax and finance operations across multiple international jurisdictions while leading the continued development of a scalable, best-in-class finance function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial control and reporting activities across EMEA and APAC.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Manage regional consolidations and support global group reporting requirements.</li><li>Drive improvements across financial controls, governance, risk management and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making, transactions and commercial initiatives.</li><li>Provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and business performance analysis.</li><li>Oversee international tax, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Lead finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Build, mentor and develop a high-performing international finance team across multiple locations.</li><li>Support organisational growth, acquisitions and strategic business projects.</li></ul> Skills & Experience<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, International Controller or Finance Director capacity within a complex international organisation.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, consolidations, audit, tax, controls and compliance.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction finance operations.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic business decisions.</li><li>Strong understanding of governance, risk management and financial control frameworks.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.</li><li>Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience within professional services, financial services, asset-based lending, investment, advisory or related sectors would be advantageous.</li><li>Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or transformational environments is highly desirable.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£120,000 - £150,000 base salary DOE.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working environment.</li><li>International leadership role with significant visibility across the business.</li><li>Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives and finance transformation projects.</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders across a global organisation.</li><li>Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture.</li><li>Long-term progression opportunities within a growing international business.</li></ul> This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior finance leader seeking a broad, commercially focused international controllership role within a growing global organisation, offering significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function.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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE0ODUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-10T18:16:00Z

Management Accountant

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with an established Financial Services business to recruit a Management Accountant into its Finance team.This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who thinks differently.Our client is looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in systems, data and technology. Someone who enjoys understanding how data gets from source systems into Finance, isn't afraid to get into the detail, and is interested in finding better ways of doing things.This is a role for someone who wants to be part of the future development of finance, rather than simply maintaining existing processes.<h3>What will you be doing?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting across the Group and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Getting underneath existing month-end processes, understanding how they work and identifying where they can be rebuilt or improved.</li><li>Working with source systems and large datasets to investigate data quality, discrepancies and reporting issues.</li><li>Using Excel, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI, AI or other technology to improve processes, automate repetitive work and make financial information more reliable.</li><li>Developing meaningful KPIs, variance analysis and management information to support decision-making.</li><li>Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to improve the flow and quality of information into Finance.</li><li>Contributing to the development and upskilling of the wider Finance team.</li><li>Supporting senior Finance stakeholders with wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3>We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.Financial Services, banking, fintech, insurance or another regulated environment would be highly relevant, but we're also interested in accountants from other sectors who can demonstrate the right technical mindset.More important than having a long list of technical qualifications is being someone who:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Is genuinely interested in systems, data and technology.</li><li>Enjoys working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.</li><li>Isn't afraid to get into the detail and understand where the numbers come from.</li><li>Looks at a process and thinks "there must be a better way of doing this."</li><li>Has an appetite to use AI, automation, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI or similar tools to improve Finance.</li><li>Can combine technical curiosity with strong accounting fundamentals.</li><li>Is confident working with stakeholders and challenging established processes constructively.</li></ul><h3>Why is this role different?</h3>The business is looking for a finance recruit for the future.You won't simply be expected to produce the numbers and move on. You'll have the opportunity to understand the underlying systems and data, help rebuild inefficient month-end processes, improve reporting and controls, and contribute to the development of the finance function.It would suit an accountant who is perhaps a little different from the traditional profile - someone who enjoys accounting but also enjoys working out how things work, solving problems and using technology to make them better. If you're a qualified accountant who is not afraid of data, systems or technology and wants to play a role in shaping the future of finance, we'd be keen to hear from you.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTQwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-28T10:27:23Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent RoleRobert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK & Ireland finance function.Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business. Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered. About the PositionReporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements. * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes. * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions. * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership. * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries. * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements. * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul> What We're Looking For<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA). * Big 4 trained, with a strong technical accounting foundation. * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation. * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment. * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential. * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements. * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams. * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues. * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement. * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul> Here's What's Waiting for You<ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus. * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London. * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation. * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making. * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes. * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul> Why This Role Could Be Your Next MoveThis is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-07T12:57:29Z

Senior finance business partner

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and operations to expand their experience.What you are responsible for:<ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance<ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul>People Services & Corporate Overheads<ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul>Risk, Governance & Collaboration<ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul>Leadership & Capability<ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-25T08:39:46Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Contract
85000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management. About the PositionIn this role you will:<ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul> Here's what's waiting for you<ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul> Why this role could be your next moveThis is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment. 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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzI0MDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T13:44:31Z

Management Accountant

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
41000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an exciting and growing organisation based in Bicester to recruit a Management Accountant. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to £45,000 plus bonus which takes the overall package up to £49,000-£53,000. This role also offers hybrid remote working.This organisation uses SAP and ideally are looking for a candidate who has SAP experience. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts in accordance with Group reporting requirements.</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all financial records are complete, accurate, and compliant.</li><li>Review and analyse profit and loss accounts, investigating and explaining variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.</li><li>Review balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate supporting documentation.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and provisions.</li><li>Monitor project financial performance, including revenue recognition, margins and service profitability.</li><li>Review Work-in-Progress (WIP) balances ensuring accurate project cost allocations.</li><li>Analyse labour utilization, overhead recovery, and operational costs performance to identify risks</li><li>Support inventory valuation and cost accounting processes where applicable.</li><li>Prepare annual cost planning for charge out rates to support decision making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Group Financial Policies, accounting standards and local statutory requirements.</li><li>Support tax compliance activities, including VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, P11D and other regulatory reporting obligations.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Experience: Preferably have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a multi-national environment.</li><li>Proficient Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.</li><li>Customer Orientation: Strong focus on internal and external customer needs and service-oriented mindset.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Interaction: Effective communication skills in diverse cultural environments.</li><li>CRM & ERP Experience: Proficient in SAP.</li><li>Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities.</li><li>Team Player: Outstanding team player who fosters a positive team spirit.</li><li>Meticulous Attention to Detail: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and precision in all tasks.</li><li>Resilience: High resilience and ability to handle pressure.</li><li>Flexibility: Adaptable and flexible approach to work.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODAzNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-03T15:15:27Z

Head of Accounting

West End, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
This newly created Head of Accounting role for a rapidly growing Private Equity paying £60,000 to £100,000 depending on experience, based near in the heart of the west end on a Permanent basis. RoleAs Head of Accounting, you will work closely with the CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:<ul><li>Statutory & Regulatory Compliance</li><li>Management Accounts</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and other</li><li>Purchase Ledger</li><li>Sales Ledger</li><li>Process monthly payroll using Sage Payroll</li><li>Cash & Banking</li></ul>ProfileThe Head of Accounting for this Private Equity is ideally for the below<ul><li>Happy to be in a stand-alone role</li><li>At least 5 year's experience in a top to bottom accounting role</li><li>From Financial services or a family office</li></ul>CompanyThe Head of Accounting will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The private equity business has offices based in New York, London, Tokyo and Milan and the London office is currently 8 people strong. The private equity has around 10 billion under assets and are rapidly growing. The business also offers a 9-5 working hours.Salary & BenefitsSalary is bench marked £60,000 to £100,000 on experience. Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and are very a much a 9-5 working culture. The business also has 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) private medical and lots of other great benefits and other amazing benefits 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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjI1OTY4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-23T08:04:42Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Facilities and Property Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100-120,000 ⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must demonstrate professional fluency in French for this position. Robert Half is partnering with a leading Facilities and property services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role driven by the continued growth and evolution of the Group Finance function. This is a senior, high-profile position within the Central London-based team, reporting directly to the CFO and responsible for Group consolidation, technical accounting, and external reporting. The business is highly acquisitive, having completed numerous deals across Europe, and this role offers significant exposure to M&A, integration projects, and senior stakeholders across the Group. You will ensure the integrity of Group financial information and play a key part in shaping financial processes and reporting as the organisation continues its ambitious growth journey. 📊 About the Role <ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end Group consolidation process across multiple jurisdictions and currencies. * Prepare IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency. * Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, drafting and embedding accounting policies across the Group. * Provide technical guidance on complex issues, including business combinations, revenue recognition, and financial instruments. * Take ownership of the Group's consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement. * Act as the main point of contact for the Group audit, ensuring a smooth, timely, and high-quality process. * Partner with local finance teams across Europe, supporting compliance, integration, and process development.</li></ul> 📋 About You <ul><li>Professional Fluency in French.</li><li>ACA or CA qualified accountant. * Trained within audit at a large or medium-sized accounting firm. * Significant post-qualification experience in Group reporting and consolidations within a multinational environment. * Alternatively, this role would also suit a Senior Manager from a top 20 practice with strong technical accounting and consolidation experience, looking to make their first move into industry. * Deep, practical knowledge of IFRS, including experience implementing new standards. * Excellent communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and finance teams across different countries. * Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, governance, and assurance.</li></ul> 🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>£100-120,000 base salary. * Hybrid working - typically three days per week in the Central London office. * Senior, visible role at Group level, partnering closely with the CFO. * Significant exposure to M&A, integration, and cross-border projects as the business continues its acquisitive growth strategy. * Opportunity to lead on Group-level consolidation, technical accounting, and reporting. * Career-defining opportunity in a fast-growing, dynamic international group.</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This Business This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created senior Group Finance role within a business on a rapid growth journey. The company continues to complete multiple acquisitions each year across Europe, providing outstanding exposure to complex consolidations, technical accounting, and integration projects. As Financial Controller, you'll play a central role in shaping how the Group manages reporting and governance at scale, while working closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, acquisitive, and ambitious organisation.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDMwMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-16T15:54:27Z

Cash Allocation Clerk

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Contract
16 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Cash Allocation Clerk - £16 - £19 per hour + holiday pay - Datchet - 3 month contract (Likely to go permanent) - Office based Job SummaryThe Cash Allocation Clerk is responsible for accurately processing and allocating customer payments to the appropriate accounts, ensuring customer balances are up to date and financial records remain accurate. The role involves investigating payment discrepancies, reconciling accounts, and working closely with internal teams and customers to resolve allocation issues promptly.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process and allocate customer payments received via bank transfer, cheque, direct debit, credit card, and other payment methods.</li><li>Ensure all cash receipts are accurately posted to customer accounts within agreed service levels.</li><li>Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, over-payments, and unidentified receipts.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and bank receipts on a daily basis.</li><li>Liaise with customers to obtain remittance advice where required.</li><li>Work closely with Credit Control, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve payment allocation queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all cash allocation activities.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.</li><li>Assist with bank reconciliations and reporting as required.</li><li>Monitor shared mailboxes and respond to allocation queries promptly.</li><li>Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company financial controls and accounting policies.</li></ul>Essential<ul><li>Previous experience in a cash allocation, accounts receivable, or finance administration role.</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of customer payments.</li><li>Good understanding of accounting principles relating to accounts receivable.</li><li>Experience reconciling customer accounts.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NjIyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-28T12:51:12Z

Finance Assistant

Tring, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant on behalf of a specialist service business with offices in Tring.The RoleAs Finance Assistant you will work across the finance team covering transactional accounting and providing timely and accurate data, journals, reconciliations and analysis in order to aid in the smooth and accurate running of the finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Accurately process all sales invoices</li><li>Provide Credit control management by monitoring and chasing sales invoices</li><li>Ensuring sales invoices are paid on time</li><li>Monitoring and updating of project files</li><li>Working with sales and warehouse teams to issue goods or put holds on services/goods</li><li>Working in weekly project meetings</li><li>Compiling of month end reports</li><li>Processing of financial transactions and maintaining the sales ledger</li><li>Flash and aged Debtor reports</li><li>Sales ledger query resolution</li><li>Maintaining financial records and other duties to support finance</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be an Experienced Accountant particularly across double entry and with strong IT skills and excellent communication. You will be able to work within a small team and have the ability to take on new tasks with a balance of understanding quickly. This is an excellent development opportunity within a high performing team and within an exciting business.CompanyThe Business is a leader in its field and has an ever changing positive landscape through organic growth. Role of Finance Assistant is newly created with a view to adding further value across the business.SalaryRole of Finance Assistant in Tring is commutable from Aylesbury, Milton Keynes, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas and offering a salary up to £40K + Benefits and working on a Hybrid basis in the office and at home after an initial period of 5 days working in the office 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTUxOTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-29T18:58:17Z

Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager)

London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager)</h1>Location: Central London Salary: Competitive + BenefitsRobert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager).This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation operating across the UK and Europe. The business is experiencing significant growth and requires a commercially minded finance leader to oversee and enhance its transactional finance function.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end finance operations function, leading a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and cash management, while driving process improvements, automation and operational excellence.This role would suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology and building scalable finance operations within a growing business.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Finance Operations</h3><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day transactional finance function, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing and banking activities.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely invoicing across multiple entities and locations.</li><li>Oversee cash allocation, bank reconciliations and cash management processes.</li><li>Manage supplier payment runs and working capital processes.</li><li>Drive strong credit control and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support month-end close by ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity across operational finance.</li></ul><h3>Process Improvement & Automation</h3>A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to improve, simplify and automate finance processes.You will:<ul><li>Review existing workflows and identify efficiencies across AP, AR and banking.</li><li>Reduce manual processes through automation and better use of systems.</li><li>Lead finance systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Support finance transformation projects and technology implementations.</li><li>Develop KPI reporting to monitor team performance and process efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop a transactional finance team.</li><li>Create a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality service.</li><li>Ensure workloads are effectively managed and prioritised.</li><li>Develop team capability through coaching, training and performance management.</li><li>Improve resilience through documentation, process standardisation and cross-training.</li></ul><h3>Controls & Governance</h3><ul><li>Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional finance processes.</li><li>Ensure finance policies and procedures are clearly documented and adhered to.</li><li>Support audit requirements and strengthen the overall control environment.</li><li>Identify operational risks and implement practical improvements.</li></ul><h3>Stakeholder Management</h3><ul><li>Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams.</li><li>Act as a trusted business partner while maintaining appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Support the wider business with process improvements, training and finance best practices.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>Essential:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing transactional finance teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and financial controls.</li><li>Demonstrable experience improving finance processes and driving automation.</li><li>Strong systems and ERP experience.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.</li></ul><h2>Most Important Things (MITs)</h2>The client is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong academic and professional background.</li><li>Proven team management experience, including developing teams and improving AP/AR processes.</li><li>Experience within a multi-site environment, ideally from sectors such as retail, hospitality, property, real estate or other customer-facing businesses.</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Finance transformation or systems implementation experience.</li><li>Exposure to ERP and finance automation tools such as Sage Intacct, Yooz or similar platforms.</li><li>Experience within a fast-growing or private equity-backed business.</li><li>Multi-entity finance experience.</li><li>Strong reporting and KPI development capabilities.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.</li><li>Significant exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>A highly visible role with genuine opportunity to shape and enhance the finance function.</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for personal and professional development.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41ODI5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-19T13:21:19Z

Finance Assistant

Kidlington, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
30000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are proud to be exclusively representing a well-established and fast-growing organisation based in Kidlington, in their search for a permanent Finance Assistant to join a small, close-knit finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated & driven finance professional with strong credit control and accounts receivable experience to join a business that is scaling quickly, offering genuine scope for development and progression within the role.The RoleReporting into the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:<ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing credit control processes, including chasing outstanding invoices and maintaining strong relationships with customers</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Processing sales ledger invoices and supporting the accounts receivable function</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Supporting accounts payable activity across the business when required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Liaising confidently with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including customers and colleagues at all levels</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Providing broader support to the sales and admin teams as required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assisting with ad hoc finance duties as the team and business continue to grow</li></ul>About You<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Practical experience in credit control and accounts receivable is essential; accounts payable experience is desirable</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A confident, personable communicator who is comfortable dealing with a variety of stakeholders</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong customer service ethos with excellent attention to detail</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Able to work well within a small, fast-paced team environment</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Previous experience within a smaller organisation is preferred</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role, candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK without restriction</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Salary up to £32,000, dependent on experience</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Flexible working hours (choice of 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm)</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Fully office-based initially for training and onboarding, with hybrid working (up to 1-2 days per week from home) available at management's discretion thereafter</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Commitment to your personal and professional development</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days, which increases annually with service, plus public holidays</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Enhanced sick pay and leave</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Life assurance scheme of 2x your annual salary</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">The opportunity to join a genuinely friendly, supportive team within a growing organisation</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Real scope for progression and development as the business continues to expand</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45NDc1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-24T15:59:59Z

Tax Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Tax Accountant / Tax Adviser</h2>Location: Central London / Hybrid Salary: Competitive + BenefitsAre you a tax professional who enjoys working closely with ambitious business owners and startups?We're working with a fast-growing, technology-led business that supports entrepreneurs throughout the lifecycle of their businesses, from formation and compliance through to accounting, payroll, and ongoing financial advisory services. With a strong recurring revenue model and significant growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is transforming how small businesses access professional accounting and tax support.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>You'll act as the tax specialist within a client-facing accountancy team, providing expert advice across a diverse portfolio of SME and startup clients.This role offers a blend of technical tax work and broader commercial advisory exposure, making it ideal for someone who enjoys helping business owners navigate both tax and operational challenges as they scale.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Advising SME and startup clients on Corporation Tax, VAT and Personal Tax matters</li><li>Reviewing tax computations and returns to ensure compliance and accuracy</li><li>Identifying tax planning opportunities and efficiencies for owner-managed businesses</li><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for client tax queries</li><li>Supporting new business onboarding and advising on appropriate trading and tax structures</li><li>Providing broader business advisory guidance where required</li><li>Keeping clients and colleagues informed of relevant legislative changes</li><li>Contributing to process improvements and development of internal best practices</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified or part-qualified</li><li>Strong experience advising SME, startup or owner-managed business clients</li><li>Sound technical knowledge across Corporation Tax, VAT and Personal Tax</li><li>Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice or outsourced finance/accountancy environment</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical matters to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Commercially minded with a genuine interest in supporting growing businesses</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client relationships</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling business with ambitious growth plans</li><li>Varied and client-facing role combining tax and advisory work</li><li>Exposure to a broad portfolio of entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Genuine career progression opportunities</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible culture</li></ul>If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical tax expertise with hands-on client advisory work, we'd love to hear from you. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41MDU0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-23T13:23:58Z

Finance Manager

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Bicester to recruit a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will receive a package of up to £70,000 (up to £57,000 base plus generous bonus) along with other benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li> Financial Leadership & Strategy: Spearheading all financial operations for the UK entity, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic alignment and full compliance with internal and external standards.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Business Partnering: Serving as a proactive and trusted financial advisor to the BCGB leadership structure, including the Managing Director and functional heads. Taking ownership of translating complex financial data into strategic, actionable insights that enable informed decision-making, drive operational excellence and support sustainable growth.</li><li>Performance Management & Reporting: Driving the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses to empower data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Compliance & Risk Oversight: Ensuring unwavering adherence to UK tax regulations, statutory reporting and internal audit requirements while identifying and mitigating financial risks with foresight and precision.</li><li>Project & Revenue Control: Owning the monthly project risk review process, overseeing revenue recognition and ensuring accurate margin tracking and proactive debt collection in collaboration with project and sales teams.</li><li>Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Managing treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting and foreign currency hedging, in close coordination with Group Finance.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Professional Experience: 5+ years managing finance administration in small to mid-sized organisations, with strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and IFRS.</li><li>Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.</li><li>Customer Focus: Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach and ability to build collaborative relationships.</li><li>Organisation: Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on improving financial processes.</li><li>Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in dynamic environments.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships across diverse teams and cultures.</li><li>Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and financial systems, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjU0ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-21T11:00:02Z

Accountant

London, London
remote
Contract
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Collate and consolidate management and financial accounting outputs, KPIs, milestones, cash flows and balance sheets, Business Plan, and other financial/performance outputs</li><li>Consolidate the financial results and plans from the Entities in SAP BPC and to submit into the Group Finance's consolidation tool (Hyperion/OneStream).</li><li>Manage the co-ordination of reconciliations for intercompany posting</li><li>Coordination of Half Year and Full Year disclosures required by Group and the collation of the entities Annual Account Reconciliation.</li><li>Post Central IFRS16 journals and other consolidation journals in SAP.</li><li>Support the environment disclosure reporting by Group through collation and reconciliation of data to be used in internal and external publications.</li><li>Ensure the planning and reporting timetables and business process flows in BPC reflect the required business planning and reporting outputs</li><li>Support the Head of FP&A and System Accountant in the development and ongoing maintenance/utilisation of SAP BPC for financial planning.</li><li>Ensure the delivery, accuracy, and integrity of the management accounting process.</li><li>Business partner the Directors and business leads, providing interpretation and guidance in relation to financial analysis, profit centre budgets and forecasts, to enable key decisions to be made and targets met.</li><li>The planning and production of budget and quarterly forecast, working with the budget holders to have clear view of FY projections.</li><li>Supporting business leads with the management of affiliate work orders, ensure all services are contract correctly through the affiliate framework.</li><li>Production of balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to manage key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Raising sales orders for affiliate works order in for billing by our shared service centre</li><li>Manage credit control activities.</li><li>Produce submission to Group or HMRC for VAT, PAYE, NI as well as process the payroll and payments runs including management of expense system SAP concur.</li><li>Production of draft statutory accounts and dealing with and closing out audit queries both internal and external.</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification). You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading transport Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependant on experience.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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC42MjU1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T16:33:15Z

CFO - Chief Financial Officer

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>*Part time Chief financial officer 3 days per week*</h1>RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing PartnerPURPOSE OF THE JOB: To put processes, systems, controls and mitigate risk that will help scale the business, while offering strategic partnering to the CEO. You would lead, develop and right size the finance function, be the ambassador for automation and the utilization of AI, commercialize their growing software offerings, drive growth, manage cost base and cash flow.You will also be an operational leader with company secretarial duties and other functions reporting in.THE ROLE AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES: Financial Management:<ul><li>Direction of the finance function, effectively managing annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, capitalisation and performance</li><li>Presentation of relevant financial information to partners, providing insightful commercial and financial guidance at regular meetings with appropriate</li><li>Support to the Management Accountant with the annual salary review, staff bonus scheme, P11Ds, P60s and the annual budget.</li><li>Evaluation of prospective projects to assess resource requirements, profitability and</li><li>Liaise with the firm's accountants and bank in the preparation of the annual accounts, financial and taxation matters.</li></ul>Commercial Management:<ul><li>Administration of the Firm's PII insurance and oversee the Management Accountant in dealing with general insurances, Lexcel accreditation, CQS accreditation and practising certificate</li></ul> Risk Management:<ul><li>Maintain and develop the firm's risk, quality and complance systems alongside the Compliance Officer</li><li>Keep up to date with the Code of conduct and SRA Accounts rules and ensure that the firm is adequately trained and understands the reporting lines and processes for reporting breaches.</li><li>Ensure the firm's Client Due Diligence and Money Laundering policies and procedures are well embedded and working well throughout the</li><li>Authorisation of client bank account reconciliation</li></ul> Strategic:<ul><li>Develop and execute the financial strategy to support ambitious growth objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and Board to drive value creation and maximise shareholder returns.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investment decisions, and capital allocation.</li><li>Drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead M&A activity, including financial due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Develop scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid business expansion.</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support investment and sustainable growth.</li><li>Optimise capital structure and funding strategies, including debt financing, refinancing, and lender relationships.</li><li>Produce high-quality Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and value creation metrics.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax advisers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead value creation initiatives in line with the private equity investment thesis and agreed investment plan.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing independent challenge, strategic insight, and financial leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.</li></ul>Key results:Helping to manage and maintain accurate accounting records of the firm.Ensuring senior and departmental management is provided with sufficient and timely information to respond to internal and external factors affecting the firm's financial performance.Supporting all other functions in the firm with financial information as may be required from time to time Person specification:<ul><li>A qualified accountant - approximately 10 years qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience of working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Highly developed leadership and management ability</li><li>A strategic thinker</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>A confident and flexible team player who is able to gain the confidence of partners and all employees</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li><li>Able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Able to delegate</li><li>Have drive, initiative and astuteness</li><li>Professional and hard working</li><li>Attention to detail and numerate</li><li>Reliable, adaptable and friendly</li><li>Decisive and proactive</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110k and £150k P/A based on the experience of the candidate *PRO-RATED*</li><li>Performance related bonus linked to profitability</li><li>Private health for family</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days pw</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzQ4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T13:15:50Z

Systems Accountant

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
SYSTEMS ANALYST - FMCG - BRACKNELL Robert half are the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, investor backed FMCG manufacturing business that due to a recent systems implementation, are seeking a confident, technically proficient and commercially focused systems analyst to run, maintain a chart of accounts, data pull, identify and manage small bugs / user errors whilst coordinating with the outsourced provider on larger issues. This role would be based at their Bracknell HQ, with the opportunity to work remotely up to 4 days per week. Duties:Key Responsibilities:Business systems support and AMS coordination<ul><li>Own the day-to-day coordination of the ERP support mailbox, ensuring requests are acknowledged, assessed, prioritised and tracked through to closure.</li><li>Classify reported items as suspected system defects, configuration or change requests, master-data issues, access or security requests, process or training issues, or reporting and integration matters.</li><li>Maintain a controlled support and change backlog, coordinate priorities with relevant process owners, monitor progress and communicate outcomes to users.</li><li>Act as the primary business liaison with consultancy AMS and coordinate Microsoft escalation through the agreed support route where a genuine product defect is identified.</li><li>Identify recurring support themes and recommend process, configuration, data or training improvements that reduce repeat incidents.</li></ul>D365 functional configuration and process support<ul><li>Support the controlled maintenance of financial dimensions, departments, cost centres, dimension ownership, account structures, service items, workflow rules, fiscal calendars and relevant finance parameters.</li><li>Investigate posting, reconciliation, workflow and configuration issues, resolving matters within approved access or coordinating external support where specialist intervention is required.</li><li>Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications and maintain configuration records, decision logs and supporting process documentation.</li><li>Support security-role and licence reviews by clarifying business requirements and control implications, without independently approving access to incompatible duties.</li></ul>Master data quality and governance<ul><li>Support clear standards, ownership and maintenance responsibilities for Product, Customer, Vendor and finance-related master data.</li><li>Define and maintain proportionate data-quality rules, exception checks and owner-attributed reporting across completeness, validity, uniqueness, consistency, accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Analyse root causes of recurring data issues and propose preventative controls such as validation rules, required fields, workflow changes or improved user guidance.</li><li>Support master-data readiness for new products, legal entities, acquisitions, system enhancements and reporting requirements.</li><li>Preserve segregation of duties by ensuring business Data Owners remain accountable for data decisions and routine source-record maintenance unless a separately approved control permits direct action.</li></ul>Testing, release and change assurance<ul><li>Coordinate business user acceptance testing for relevant fixes, releases, enhancements and configuration changes.</li><li>Agree expected results with process owners, ensure relevant regression testing is considered and retain evidence of testing and approval.</li><li>Review release notes and change documentation, confirm that business prerequisites have been met and coordinate functional sign-off through the agreed governance process.</li><li>Support user communications, concise guidance and targeted training where system behaviour or process requirements change.</li><li>Work with internal teams and delivery partners to define clear responsibilities for configuration, testing, deployment, issue resolution and production support.</li></ul>Reporting and continuous improvement<ul><li>Provide concise reporting on support request volumes, ageing, recurring themes, testing status and master-data quality.</li><li>Use Excel, Power BI, Fabric and other appropriate tools to analyse issues and make system and data-quality performance visible to stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to reduce manual intervention, duplicate maintenance, recurring journals and inefficient workarounds.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £45,000 and £65,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A company wide performance related bonus</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>A fun, positive and friendly work environment where you are given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table.</li><li>Work from home up to 3 days per week</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTY3ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T10:28:34Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance. The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement. About the Position Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for: <ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul> What We're Looking For <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around revenue recognition, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul> Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates. The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business. For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T11:35:10Z

Senior Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Senior Financial Accountant</h1>London | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + PackageRobert Half is exclusively partnering with a large, well-established infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant into its high-performing Financial Control team.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take ownership of complex financial reporting, statutory accounts, IFRS compliance and audit delivery within a sizeable and sophisticated business.The position offers significant exposure to senior finance leadership, group reporting and technical accounting matters, while providing genuine scope to influence processes and controls across the wider finance function.<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the business on a range of technical accounting and tax matters.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ownership and continuous improvement of balance sheet controls and reconciliations</li><li>Leading IFRS 16 lease accounting and ensuring compliance across the business</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting submissions</li><li>Producing statutory accounts and ensuring alignment with management and group reporting</li><li>Coordinating and managing the year-end external audit process</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance across finance and non-finance teams</li><li>Supporting corporation tax, R&D tax claims, VAT and CIS compliance</li><li>Driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls</li><li>Coaching and supporting members of the finance team</li><li>Supporting the Financial Controller on a range of strategic finance initiatives and projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience</li><li>Experience preparing statutory accounts</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS and financial control environments</li><li>Previous involvement in external audits</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge</li><li>Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused</li></ul><h2>Why Apply?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a large, profitable and growing business</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Broad technical accounting and reporting responsibilities</li><li>High-visibility role within a well-regarded finance function</li><li>Hybrid working environment</li><li>Strong long-term career development opportunities</li></ul><h2>Package & Benefits</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Ongoing professional development and progression</li><li>Collaborative and high-performing finance team</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-31T14:48:52Z

Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Accountant</h1>London | Hybrid Working | Up to £67,000 PackageRobert Half is exclusively partnering with a market-leading infrastructure business to recruit a Financial Accountant for its high-performing finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, balance sheet control and process improvement within a complex, large-scale environment. The role offers exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance processes and controls across a growing business.<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, managing balance sheet risk and supporting the wider financial control function.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls</li><li>Full responsibility for fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting</li><li>Reviewing and improving financial processes and internal controls</li><li>Coordinating internal control and audit activities</li><li>Monitoring and reconciling intercompany balances</li><li>Supporting external reporting requirements</li><li>Assisting with year-end and interim audit processes</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance to finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>Supporting wider financial control initiatives and projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience within financial accounting, financial control or audit</li><li>Strong balance sheet and fixed asset accounting experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems</li><li>Proactive approach with strong attention to detail</li></ul><h2>Package & Benefits</h2><ul><li>Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Collaborative and supportive finance team</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yNzYwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-31T14:45:37Z