<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. </p><p>The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;</p><p>Role Overview</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li><strong>Core Purpose:</strong> Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Operations & Client Services:</strong> Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li><strong>Deadline Tracking:</strong> Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li><strong>Compliance & IT:</strong> Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li><strong>Finance Support:</strong> Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li><strong>Team & HR:</strong> Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li><strong>Marketing & Events:</strong> Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul><p>Essential Skills & Experience</p><ul><li><strong>Professional Background:</strong> Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li><strong>Organisation:</strong> Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Tech Literacy:</strong> Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li><strong>Traits:</strong> Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li><strong>Culture Fit:</strong> A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul><p>The position of Practice Manager will be paying competitively based on suitable experience, it is 100% based onsite at the client premises - there are free parking and excellent facilities available. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Engineering and Construction Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Management Accountant for 6-8 weeks.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Management Accountant to assist them for 6-8 weeks. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Carry out audit clean-up and reconciliation work across the finance ledgers.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Perform Accounts Payable (AP) ledger reconciliations and ensure balances are accurate.</li><li>Complete Accounts Receivable (AR) ledger reconciliations, identifying and resolving outstanding issues.</li><li>Prepare and maintain fixed asset reconciliations.</li><li>Complete detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile the cashbook, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with relevant teams to resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with audit preparation, month-end activities and ledger integrity.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Management Accountant will have 3+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £38-£47 per hour Umbrella (DOE)</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5Ljk4OTg5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Here's a more <strong>hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer</strong> version rather than a Manager/Lead profile:</p><h2><strong>Azure DevOps Engineer | Global Risk Consulting Firm | £500-550/day via Umbrella | London Hybrid</strong></h2><p>We're supporting a leading global risk consulting firm looking for an experienced <strong>Azure DevOps Engineer</strong> to join an initial 6-month engagement, with strong potential to transition into a longer-term Associate Consultant position.</p><p>This is a hands-on engineering role focused on supporting, optimising and enhancing an established Azure DevOps environment. You'll work closely with development, infrastructure and delivery teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, automation, reporting and platform performance across a large-scale enterprise programme.</p><h3>Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>📍 London (1-2 days per week)</li><li>📅 Initial 6-month contract with strong extension potential</li><li>💷 £500-550/day via Umbrella Company</li></ul><h3>Key Experience Required</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Azure DevOps (ADO)</strong></li><li>Building and supporting <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li><li>Azure DevOps Boards, Repos, Pipelines and Test Plans</li><li>Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep or ARM templates)</li><li>Azure cloud services and deployments</li><li>Automation and scripting (PowerShell, YAML, Bash)</li><li>Power BI reporting and Azure DevOps dashboards</li><li>Release management and deployment optimisation</li><li>Monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement</li><li>Experience working within Agile delivery environments</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400 or equivalent)</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise-scale Azure platforms</li><li>Hospitality, travel, transport, logistics or retail sector experience</li><li>Consulting or advisory background</li><li>Experience integrating Azure DevOps with Microsoft tooling and security controls</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>A proactive engineer who enjoys solving problems and improving delivery processes</li><li>Strong technical troubleshooting and automation skills</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable operating within complex enterprise environments</li></ul><p><strong>As part of becoming an Associate Consultant, successful candidates will be subject to financial and criminal background checks and will need to provide their two most recent employment references.</strong></p><p>This version should attract <strong>actual Azure DevOps engineers (AZ-400/Terraform/CI-CD practitioners)</strong> rather than Scrum Masters, Delivery Leads or DevOps Managers.</p><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS40NjUwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) in Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>Start Date: December 2026</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of five.</p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>Candidate Profile</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zOTIyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Head of Legal</strong></p><p><strong>6 month fixed term contract</strong></p><p><strong>Asset Finance firm</strong></p><p><strong>London - Hybrid working</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>Sales & Commercial Support</p><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for all customer and introducer-facing documentation amendments and new requests. Maintain and update the suite of approved customer and introducer documents to reflect changes in legislation and market practice and ensure they are fit for purpose.</li><li>Visit customers and introducers where required, supporting Sales in documenting framework agreements to build relationships for future business.</li><li>Where necessary, review and finalise European structures and paperwork supporting new products and framework agreements.</li><li>Ensure the registration of charges at Companies House, maintain the outstanding documents list, and register the receipt of documents.</li></ul><p>Legal Counsel & Security.</p><ul><li>Ensure legal security and participate in the prevention of legal operational risks</li><li>Review, update, and ensure all local Legal Policies and Procedures are fit for purpose.</li><li>Define and implement internal service agreements or contractual policies with main internal clients, especially the Sales department</li><li>Define a mapping of local legal risks, establish an action plan to control these risks, and identify/deliver training needs.</li><li>Provide regular training to the business to ensure contractual documentation is used in the right context and completed correctly.</li><li>Ensure continuous legal watch; inform local management, business lines, support functions, and the Legal/Compliance teams of any draft or changes in laws, regulations, or case law, drawing appropriate conclusions and action plans.</li><li>Maintain regular exchanges with other legal departments.</li></ul><p>Litigation</p><ul><li>Handle and supervise all pre-litigation and litigation files</li><li>Provide legal support in hard arrears cases, including processing statutory demands, preparing witness statements, and maintaining disclosure packs.</li><li>Submit court forms, applications, and draft tailored letter templates for specific legal cases.</li><li>Provide local Management and the General Counsel with legal opinions on risks of conviction in major litigation risks.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Management</p><ul><li>Recruit, manage, and coach the UK legal team</li><li>Manage relationships with external legal firms, seeking specialist external advice when necessary, and act as the principal point of contact.</li><li>Ensure the legal department is fully integrated into the crisis management teams and the business continuity plan</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified Lawyer (UK law expertise is essential) with solid experience as a Senior Lawyer or Head of a Legal department.</li><li>Experience in the equipment leasing/financing sector, banking, or financial services is highly preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjQxMDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2>Credit Controller</h2><h3>About the Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy credit control team within an established organisation. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring outstanding debts are chased effectively while maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will play an important role in achieving individual and team targets, whilst also supporting the continuous improvement of credit control processes and administration.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage end-to-end credit control activity across an allocated sales ledger, using telephone, email and written correspondence.</li><li>Work within agreed credit control processes to achieve individual and team collection targets.</li><li>Liaise with the invoicing team and regional managers to resolve queries and disputes that could delay payment.</li><li>Accurately record credit control and customer information using SAGE.</li><li>Issue final demand notices where required.</li><li>Produce monthly reporting for regional teams and the Credit Control Manager, including debtor levels and overdue accounts.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation for escalation to the in-house legal team where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and account information.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident communicating with customers, organised in their approach and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' experience working in a credit control role.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>The ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with good numerical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Previous experience using SAGE or similar accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Core Competencies</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to the wider team.</li><li>Demonstrates energy, initiative and a proactive approach.</li><li>Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.</li><li>Committed to delivering high standards of accuracy and customer service.</li><li>Willing to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of team processes.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join an established organisation where you will be part of a supportive credit control function and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative environment.</p><p>If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTE1MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Account Manager - TOP IT Company!</h1><p><strong>Looking to join a successful, family-oriented IT company where you can grow quickly and earn serious money?</strong></p><p>We're working with an established <strong>high-end IT business with 30 years of trading history and £60m turnover</strong>, partnered with some of the biggest names in tech, including <strong>NVIDIA, Dell EMC and HPE</strong>.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>We're looking for <strong>3 ambitious New Business Account Managers</strong> to join a growing sales team.</p><p>This is a genuine <strong>hunter role</strong> - prospecting, winning new business, building relationships and closing deals.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central London, near Victoria<br /><strong>Working:</strong> 5 days on-site, with flexibility around personal commitments<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £DOE + £100k+ OTE<br /><strong>Commission:</strong> Uncapped</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li>£100k+ OTE with <strong>uncapped earning potential</strong></li><li>Full training and support</li><li>30-year established business</li><li>NVIDIA, Dell EMC & HPE partnerships</li><li>Pension</li><li>Friendly, family-oriented culture</li><li>Real career progression</li></ul><p><strong>IT experience is a bonus, but proven B2B new-business sales experience is what matters.</strong></p><p>If you're driven, commercially minded and want a company that will back you to succeed - <strong>apply now!</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS42NTE5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£65,000</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international organisation during a key period of transformation. This role is focused on leading the AP function through change, improving team performance and accountability, and supporting ongoing finance systems and process improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12 (including two Team Leaders), you'll oversee Accounts Payable operations across 25 locations internationally, working with stakeholders in multiple time zones including South Africa, St Martin and Costa Rica. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys driving change, developing people and creating a high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the development of the wider AP function.</li><li>Implement and monitor KPIs, ensuring supplier payments and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Review aged AP, identify recurring issues and improve processes to reduce backlogs and exceptions.</li><li>Drive compliance with purchase order and invoice processes across multiple business locations.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation, including systems implementation and automation projects.</li><li>Investigate the root cause of operational issues and coach the team to prevent repeat errors rather than simply resolving them.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across international locations to improve processes and ways of working.</li><li>Oversee a smooth handover from the current AP Manager before their departure.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function within a medium or large organisation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance and holding people accountable.</li><li>Experience leading change, implementing KPIs and driving process improvements.</li><li>Confident working within a multi-site, international environment.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance systems implementations or automation projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surbiton office.</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required).</li><li>The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a finance function undergoing significant transformation.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTk3NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Senior Mac Engineer on a contract basis. Hybrid working - London based.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li><p>The Senior Mac Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management, security and optimisation of the organisation's Apple endpoint environment.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of the Mac estate, ensuring devices are correctly configured, patched, compliant and ready for users across the business.</p></li><li><p>Manage Microsoft Intune as the primary endpoint management platform, including enrolment, configuration, application deployment, compliance and policy management.</p></li><li><p>Work across Apple Business Manager to support automated device deployment and streamlined provisioning of new hardware.</p></li><li><p>Oversee Mac hardware throughout its lifecycle, including deployment, maintenance, replacement, recovery and secure decommissioning.</p></li><li><p>Manage endpoint access and security in conjunction with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365, supporting authentication, SSO, MFA and appropriate access controls.</p></li><li><p>Develop and maintain Conditional Access and device compliance controls, ensuring corporate resources are appropriately protected.</p></li><li><p>Act as a key technical point of contact for Mac-related incidents and requests, investigating issues and providing effective resolutions.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the wider IT function to deliver a smooth employee technology experience, particularly around new starter setup, leavers and hardware changes.</p></li><li><p>Support the IT service desk by analysing recurring incidents, identifying root causes and introducing improvements to reduce repeat tickets.</p></li><li><p>Maintain accurate technical records covering devices, applications, configurations and software assets.</p></li><li><p>Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, support procedures and operational runbooks.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the organisation's wider security and compliance programme, including the maintenance of IT controls and supporting ISO 27001 evidence requirements.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to use automation and AI to streamline endpoint administration, reporting, provisioning and routine support activity.</p></li><li><p>Work autonomously within an established environment, identifying areas for improvement while maintaining stability across the existing technology estate.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>The successful candidate will have substantial hands-on experience supporting and administering macOS in a business environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong practical knowledge of Microsoft Intune, particularly around Mac enrolment, configuration profiles, application management, patching and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Apple Business Manager and Automated Device Enrolment / zero-touch provisioning.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of the wider Apple endpoint lifecycle, including deployment, troubleshooting, security and device retirement.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365, including authentication, identity, licensing and access management.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with Conditional Access, MFA, SSO and endpoint compliance policies.</p></li><li><p>A strong understanding of endpoint security and identity/access management within a corporate environment.</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex Mac and endpoint issues in a structured and methodical manner.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with an ITSM platform such as Zendesk, ServiceNow or a similar ticketing environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of IT operational processes, including onboarding, offboarding, asset management and service management.</p></li><li><p>Experience operating within a security-conscious or regulated organisation would be highly beneficial.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to ISO 27001, IT security controls, audits or customer security assessments would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support senior stakeholders as well as non-technical users.</p></li><li><p>Highly organised, proactive and comfortable working independently within a growing technology organisation.</p></li><li><p>A genuine interest in automation, scripting and AI-enabled IT operations would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Previous contract, interim or scale-up experience would be beneficial.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li><p>Leading financial services organisation with a technology-focused environment.</p></li><li><p>London-based organisation with an established and growing workforce.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, combining London office and remote working.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjY3NDQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor - 18 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> 28th September 2026<br /> <strong>Availability:</strong> Candidates must be immediately available</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Adviso<strong>r</strong> on an 18-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with particular strength in end-to-end employee relations. Alongside your advisory expertise, you'll play an important role in using HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted advice across a broad range of HR matters. You will take ownership of employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, whilst also supporting the business with meaningful HR insights and reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability matters.</li><li>Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people-related issues.</li><li>Ensuring HR advice and processes are consistent, fair and aligned with employment legislation and company policies.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records and producing regular HR reports and MI.</li><li>Analysing HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insights to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the production and development of HR dashboards and reporting.</li><li>Using HR data to help inform workforce planning and wider people decisions.</li><li>Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a generalist HR environment.</li><li>Strong, demonstrable experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases.</li><li>A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to provide confident, pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience working with HR data, MI and reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and the ability to turn HR data into clear, meaningful insights.</li><li>Power BI experience would be highly desirable, particularly where used to develop dashboards or support HR reporting.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and hit the ground running.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>18-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Ideal start date of 28th September 2026</li><li>The opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact.</li><li>A varied HR Advisor role combining employee relations, HR advisory and people data/reporting.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>I'd update the advert to reflect what Vijaya is actually screening for and push the rate up to attract stronger Azure specialists.</p><h2>Azure DevOps Engineer / Senior DevOps Engineer | Azure, Databricks & CI/CD | £650-750/day via Umbrella | London Hybrid</h2><p>We're supporting a leading global consulting organisation seeking a <strong>hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer</strong> to join a major enterprise transformation programme.</p><p>This role is focused on the deployment, automation and support of Azure platform services, working closely with engineering, data and cloud teams to deliver robust CI/CD solutions across a modern Azure estate. We're looking for genuine Azure DevOps practitioners rather than Delivery Managers, Scrum Masters or purely infrastructure-focused consultants.</p><h3>Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>📍 London (1-2 days per week)</li><li>📅 Initial 6 months with extension potential</li><li>💷 £650-750/day via Umbrella</li><li>🚀 Immediate/short-notice starts preferred</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on <strong>Azure DevOps</strong> and/or <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> experience</li><li>Building and supporting <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> within Azure environments</li><li>Deploying and supporting Azure services including: <ul><li>Azure Data Factory (ADF)</li><li>Azure Databricks</li><li>Azure Synapse</li><li>Azure Data Lake</li></ul></li><li>Infrastructure as Code using: <ul><li>Terraform</li><li>Bicep</li><li>ARM Templates</li></ul></li><li>YAML pipeline development</li><li>Azure platform engineering and cloud deployments</li><li>Git version control and release automation</li><li>Experience working across production Azure environments</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>AKS / Kubernetes</li><li>PowerShell or Python scripting</li><li>Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305)</li><li>Consulting or enterprise-scale programme experience</li><li>Financial Services, Government, Retail or Enterprise experience</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate recent project experience where they have:</p><ul><li>Built or maintained Azure DevOps or GitHub deployment pipelines</li><li>Delivered Azure Data Factory and/or Databricks deployments</li><li>Worked hands-on across Azure engineering environments</li><li>Operated as a senior Azure DevOps Engineer rather than solely a people manager or project lead</li></ul><p>As part of becoming an Associate Consultant, successful candidates will be subject to financial, criminal and referencing checks.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS44OTgyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2><strong>Temporary Finance Officer Role </strong><br />Wantage | Initially 2 - 3 months<br />£20 per hour | Temporary</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wantage that are looking for a someone to provide financial support across multiple sites on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p>🔹 Budget preparation, forecasting and monthly budget monitoring<br /> 🔹 Revenue and capital reporting and variance analysis<br /> 🔹 Monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation<br /> 🔹 Purchase ledger, purchase orders and banking<br /> 🔹 Month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and deferred income<br /> 🔹 Supporting procurement and ensuring value for money<br /> 🔹 Providing financial support to Headteachers and senior finance stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Ensuring compliance with relevant finance, VAT and reporting requirements</p><p> </p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>🔹 Experience in month end reporting, handling transactional finance <br /> 🔹 Excellent attention to detail and organisation<br /> 🔹 Confident communicating with non-finance stakeholders</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMTI3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Risk & Controls Analyst | Infrastructure & Energy | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation delivering one of Britain's most significant major infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Enterprise Risk, Controls & Assurance function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for a Risk & Controls Analyst to join a high-impact team and help strengthen risk management, internal controls and integrated assurance.</p><p> </p><p>This is an analytical role where you'll work across Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls, Integrated Assurance and Project Risk. You'll analyse information, identify trends and interdependencies, develop reporting and dashboards, and help provide clear, meaningful insight to support business decision-making.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊<strong> About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Risk & Controls Analyst, you'll provide analytical, reporting and coordination support across the Enterprise Risk, Controls & Assurance function, helping connect information from across the business to provide a more integrated view of risk, controls and assurance activity.</p><p> </p><p>You'll develop analysis, dashboards and management reporting, identify emerging themes and data gaps, support action tracking and contribute to improving reporting processes and data quality.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent development opportunity for someone with around 1-2 years' relevant experience, or a relevant degree and strong analytical capability, looking to build their career within risk, controls and assurance.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Collect, organise and analyse risk, controls, assurance and project risk information, identifying trends, themes and inconsistencies.</li><li>Develop dashboards, analysis and supporting materials for integrated reporting, thematic reviews and management presentations.</li><li>Help connect significant risks with management responses, controls, assurance activity and improvement actions.</li><li>Carry out data quality checks, working with colleagues to improve the accuracy and consistency of information.</li><li>Support the interpretation of project risk, quantitative analysis and Estimate at Completion (EAC) information.</li><li>Prepare clear reports, presentations, summaries and visualisations for management and governance audiences.</li><li>Support cross-functional reviews and workshops, coordinating information and tracking agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain action trackers, reporting calendars and supporting documentation.</li><li>Build relationships across Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls, Integrated Assurance, PMO Risk, Finance and Project Controls.</li><li>Use Excel, Power BI and other digital tools to improve reporting, data analysis and the accessibility of risk information.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Around 1-2 years' relevant experience in risk, controls, assurance, governance, finance, project management, data analysis or a business support environment.</li><li>A good understanding of risk management, internal controls and assurance principles.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources and identify trends, gaps and inconsistencies.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, particularly around data quality, accuracy and reporting.</li><li>Experience producing reports, dashboards, presentations or management information.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, with Power BI or other data visualisation experience advantageous.</li><li>A degree, relevant apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience in risk, finance, business, governance, audit, project management, data or a related discipline.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.</li><li>Choice of London or Manchester office location.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Access to a benefits portal offering a range of health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to build your career within risk and controls while gaining exposure to one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>You'll develop your analytical and technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals and gain broad exposure to Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls and Integrated Assurance.</p><p> </p><p>For someone with strong analytical ability, curiosity and an interest in understanding how businesses manage risk, this is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally, broaden your experience and build a long-term career within a growing function.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTgzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully office-based<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 per annum</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.</p><p>Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance team.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDAyOTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to partner with a rising talent management agency based in London. Founded in the US, our client represents creators, entertainers, athletes, and other public figures. They help clients grow long-term careers by securing brand partnerships, media opportunities, and business ventures.</p><p>They are looking for a sociable and confident Finance Assistant to join their finance team to carry out the following duties.</p><ul><li>Use Xero data to create analytical reports.</li><li>Day to day bookkeeping including the preparation and processing of commission invoices and credit notes.</li><li>Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions in Xero.</li><li>Daily reconciliation of bank statements for multiple accounts.</li><li>Completing UK & US Vendor Forms requested by external sources.</li><li>Preparation of Debt Reports on a per Manager basis</li><li>Inbox management including responding to enquiries from vendors and internal staff regarding financial transactions and accounts.</li><li>Collating information for external client accountants for VAT Return processing.</li><li>Assisting on weekly payment runs and covering when Senior Finance Manager is on Annual Leave.</li><li>Communicate with both the UK & US team and assist in the implementation of backend procedures and processes across the department.</li><li>Assisting the Senior Finance Manager in the day to day running of the office including purchases and general maintenance.</li><li>Liaising with external vendors regarding the purchases, maintenance and utilities of the office.</li><li>Management of office supplies including refreshments, stationery and equipment.</li><li>Updating paperwork, maintaining documents, and word processing.</li></ul><p> </p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What they will offer:</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Assistant<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£D.O.E + discretionary bonus <br><strong>Hybrid: </strong>3 days on site (tues - thurs) , 2 days WFH <br><strong>Working hours:</strong> 9am - 5pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Covent Garden <br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off<br></li><li>Study support package<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Frequent internal and external social events<br></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNjM0NjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding what drives profitability and working closely with operational teams to improve business performance?</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a role that combines hands-on management accounting, manufacturing cost control and commercial business partnering, with scope to improve processes and the quality of financial reporting.</p><p>Based in West Drayton, you'll work closely with the Financial Controller, Finance Director and operational stakeholders, helping the business maintain strong financial control while supporting informed commercial decision-making.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll take ownership of financial reporting at an individual works order and programme level, ensuring costs, revenue and margins are accurately monitored and reported.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Maintaining works order financials, including revenue recognition, invoicing, costs, gross margins and cash flow.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring costs against budgets and original bid estimates, investigating variances and challenging assumptions where necessary.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing estimates to complete and forecasting the final cost and profitability of individual programmes.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with Operations to understand cost, scope and schedule movements, identifying risks and opportunities to improve performance.</p></li><li><p>Producing meaningful monthly management information, variance analysis and profitability reporting.</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider FP&A activities, providing detailed financial inputs at programme level.</p></li><li><p>Analysing direct labour efficiency, productivity, inventory movements and potential stock obsolescence.</p></li><li><p>Coordinating customer invoicing and helping resolve overdue payments.</p></li><li><p>Supporting month-end close, statutory accounts, external audit and relevant R&D expenditure credit submissions.</p></li><li><p>Identifying practical opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You'll be a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach. You're comfortable working through the detail, investigating issues and partnering with non-finance colleagues to understand what the numbers are really telling you.</p><p>We're particularly interested in candidates who have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</p></li><li><p>Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or another project-based environment.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of cost accounting, works orders, programme costing or project profitability.</p></li><li><p>Experience with revenue recognition, gross margin analysis and forecasting costs to complete.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial performance clearly to operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Experience using an ERP or accounting system, alongside strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the patience to work within existing processes while identifying ways to make them better.</p></li></ul><h3>Why consider this opportunity?</h3><p>You'll join a private equity-backed business where financial insight, cost control and operational performance are important to its continued success.</p><p>The role offers a broad view of the business, exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to work directly with operational teams rather than being confined to reporting numbers. You'll have the scope to improve processes and management information over time, making a tangible contribution to how the business understands and manages its performance.</p><p>With a <strong>£60,000-£65,000 salary, brilliant benefits and just two days per week in the West Drayton office</strong>, this is an opportunity to take on a commercially focused role while maintaining a good degree of flexibility.</p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a qualified accountant with manufacturing or project-based costing experience and enjoy a role that balances technical detail with commercial impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half to find out more.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNDI5OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Seeking an experienced, commercially focused Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</p><p>Operating across four UK locations, the business has grown through acquisition and delivers strong organic growth and profitability, serving predominantly SME clients.</p><p>Following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, the immediate focus is on strengthening leadership, embedding operational structures and driving performance. The role combines operational and financial accountability with strategic client engagement, technology transformation and commercial growth.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Interim CIO to lead the stabilisation and transformation of a UK IT Managed Services Provider (MSP).</li><li>Provide strategic and operational leadership following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team.</li><li>Drive operational performance, organisational development and technology transformation across a multi-site business.</li><li>Combine internal leadership and financial accountability with senior client engagement and commercial growth.</li><li>Initially focused on stabilisation, with the remit evolving towards longer-term business transformation.</li><li>Potential for the interim appointment to transition into a permanent executive leadership role.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Stabilise the business following significant changes to the Executive Leadership Team, providing clear direction and leadership.</li><li>Review, refine and embed the organisational structure across the IT and service delivery functions.</li><li>Take responsibility for a £5.8m operational budget, driving financial performance, cost efficiency and profitability.</li><li>Lead the implementation of Halo, the new service management and ticketing platform.</li><li>Oversee the NetSuite upgrade, improving operational processes, financial reporting and business visibility.</li><li>Drive operational efficiency, standardisation and service delivery improvements across all four UK locations.</li><li>Act as the senior executive point of contact for key clients, strengthening relationships and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Identify and deliver cross-selling, account expansion and organic revenue growth opportunities.</li><li>Support geographic expansion, including the development and opening of new branches.</li><li>Develop and execute a longer-term transformation strategy to create a scalable, efficient and commercially focused MSP platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Established IT Managed Services Provider with a strong presence in the SME market.</li><li>Delivers a broad range of managed IT services alongside hardware resale.</li><li>Strong track record of organic revenue growth and profitability.</li><li>Operates a multi-site business with an established national presence.</li><li>Has grown through acquisitions, with acquired businesses now wholly owned and integrated into a single platform.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjEzMTQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Italian or French speaking Accounts Receivable Clerk on a permanent basis in Swindon. You will take ownership of the receivables for two Italian sites, supporting the business in collecting cash, managing risk and keeping customer relationships strong. This is a great opportunity for a language-skilled finance professional to build a career within an international, multi-functional finance team.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Accounts Receivable Clerk will be responsible for a range of duties including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Taking ownership of two Italian sites and their AR ledgers</li><li>Managing the collection of country receivables</li><li>Setting up new customers</li><li>Assessing and managing risk on credit lines</li><li>Holding debtor ageing meetings with local customer service teams, sales and finance controllers, discussing customer status and helping where needed</li><li>Reporting weekly debtor data, including actual and projected bad debt</li><li>Managing month-end close and completing reconciliations between Accounts Receivable and the General Ledger</li><li>Completing weekly GL uploads</li><li>Partnering with other functions across the European SSC</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Fluent Italian or French language skills.</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance or Accounts Receivable or Credit Control role, preferably within an international company.</li><li>Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.</li><li>Proven ability to manage collections, resolve account queries and reduce overdue debt.</li><li>Strong Excel knowledge and skills.</li><li>Experience in a shared service or multinational environment is beneficial.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 base salary.</li><li>Office based during the initial training period</li><li>Following successful completion of training, hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home</li><li>28 days annual leave + bank holidays.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjU3ODU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Payroll Specialist</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Farnborough<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 8 weeks initially (potential extension)<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP / Mid-November<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Fully office-based, with on-site parking</p><p>We are supporting a well-established organisation near Farnborough in the search for an experienced <strong>Interim Payroll Specialist</strong> to provide immediate support during a particularly busy period.</p><p>This is not a role for someone looking for training or a learning curve. The successful candidate will need to hit the ground running, take ownership of multiple payrolls and quickly become a trusted member of the team.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing multiple end-to-end payrolls with accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Processing payrolls across a range of departments with different pay structures and working arrangements</li><li>Administering overtime, seasonal hours, temporary staff payments and time off in lieu calculations</li><li>Managing complex pension arrangements and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation</li><li>Processing starters, leavers and payroll amendments</li><li>Validating and reviewing payroll data received from operational teams</li><li>Resolving payroll queries and ensuring payroll deadlines are met</li><li>Supporting the payroll function through a particularly busy operational period</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Proven experience managing <strong>complex, multi-payroll environments</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of payroll legislation, pensions and payroll compliance</li><li>Experience processing payrolls with varying pay structures, overtime calculations and employee groups</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong attention to detail and confident working under pressure</li><li><strong>Previous BrightPay experience is essential</strong></li><li>Available to start immediately or at short notice</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start opportunity</li><li>Initial 8-week contract with the possibility of extension</li><li>Busy and varied payroll environment</li><li>Free on-site parking</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced payroll professional who has worked in complex payroll environments and is comfortable taking ownership from day one. Experience with <strong>BrightPay</strong> and managing multiple payrolls is essential.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMjMzNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are assisting a market leading SaaS organisation to recruit a Sales Director - Remote working - UK based </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p><strong>Go-to-Market Strategy & Growth</strong></p><ul><li>The Sales Director will define and execute the business's go-to-market strategy.</li><li>Identify the highest-value customer segments, markets and commercial opportunities.</li><li>Determine the right balance between direct sales, digital acquisition and partnerships.</li><li>Develop a repeatable and scalable sales process.</li><li>Establish clear sales targets, pipeline expectations and commercial KPIs.</li><li>Move the business beyond predominantly online-led customer acquisition.</li><li>Test, learn and refine the commercial model based on market feedback.</li><li>Personally drive important commercial opportunities while building the capability to scale</li></ul><p><strong>Sales & Business Development</strong></p><ul><li>Own revenue generation, pipeline and forecast performance.</li><li>Work closely with the existing salesperson and develop the wider sales capability as required.</li><li>Drive new customer acquisition and growth of key accounts.</li><li>Develop relationships with senior customers and decision-makers.</li><li>Build a consistent sales methodology and process.</li><li>Maintain qualified pipeline coverage and strong forecast accuracy.</li><li>Ensure commercial activity is accurately maintained in Zoho CRM.</li><li>Know the numbers in detail and act early when performance is off plan.</li></ul><p><strong>Partnerships</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>A key opportunity for the business is developing a stronger partner-led route to market.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>You will:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Identify and develop strategic, channel and commercial partnerships.</li><li>Build relationships with organisations that can introduce the business to new customers and markets.</li><li>Develop the commercial proposition and processes required to support partners.</li><li>Establish a scalable partner model rather than relying on one-off relationships.</li><li>Determine where partnerships can complement the direct sales strategy.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Customer & Account Growth</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Retain and grow the existing customer base.</li><li>Develop key customer relationships.</li><li>Identify expansion and cross-sell opportunities.</li><li>Understand customer needs and use these insights to improve the commercial proposition.</li><li>Manage significant customer issues and escalations where required.</li><li>Use customer feedback to inform pricing, product and go-to-market decisions.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Team & Business Building</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Get the best from the existing lean team.</li><li>Build the organisation required as the business grows.</li><li>Recruit selectively against clear commercial priorities and business cases.</li><li>Develop a high-performance, entrepreneurial culture.</li><li>Establish the sales, marketing, partnership and operational infrastructure required for scale.</li><li>Use Group resources where appropriate rather than unnecessarily replicating capability locally.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>P&L & Commercial Ownership</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>You will have genuine ownership of the business's P&L and commercial performance.</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>This includes:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing performance against the agreed annual plan.</li><li>Developing and managing budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Managing revenue, margin, costs and cash performance.</li><li>Developing pricing and managing discounting within agreed parameters.</li><li>Managing receivables and working capital.</li><li>Identifying and addressing performance variances early.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Sales Director will have experience working in a SaaS, technology or digitally enabled business.</li><li>Strong understanding of go-to-market strategy and sales-led growth.</li><li>Experience building or improving a sales process and route to market.</li><li>Experience leading and developing a sales or commercial team.</li><li>Strong business development and customer acquisition experience.</li><li>Experience developing partnerships or indirect routes to market.</li><li>Understanding of SaaS pricing, customer economics and recurring revenue models.</li><li>Experience working closely with product and technology teams.</li><li>Commercial and financial understanding, ideally including P&L responsibility or meaningful commercial ownership.</li><li>A track record of taking a business, product or commercial function to its next stage of growth.</li><li>The ability and willingness to remain hands-on rather than simply managing through others.</li><li>The confidence to operate independently and make decisions without being micromanaged.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly growing Saas business </li><li>Remote workig - UK based </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjEyOTI5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Systems Administrator / HR Advisor</strong></p><p><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Hungerford (Office Based)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £17-£23 per hour, dependent on experience<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim, ongoing - with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 hours per week<br /> <strong>Start:</strong> Immediate - candidates must be available to start immediately</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a well-established organisation based in Hungerford to recruit an experienced HR Systems Administrator / HR Advisor on an interim, ongoing basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right person.</p><p>This is a varied, hands-on role combining HR systems administration with wider HR support. We are looking for someone who is particularly confident and knowledgeable in using HRIS platforms, with strong practical experience of managing and administering Time & Attendance systems through an HRIS.</p><p>You will play a key role in ensuring HR systems and processes operate effectively, using technology to support accurate timekeeping, attendance management and wider HR activities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Administer and maintain the HRIS, ensuring employee data is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Take ownership of Time & Attendance processes and system administration.</li><li>Monitor and manage timekeeping, attendance records, working hours and absence data.</li><li>Use the HRIS proactively to improve efficiency and support wider HR processes.</li><li>Provide day-to-day HR administration and generalist HR support.</li><li>Support managers and employees with HR systems queries and processes.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve system functionality, reporting and HR processes.</li><li>Produce and maintain HR reports, records and employee documentation.</li><li>Support the wider HR team with ad hoc projects and operational activities.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who is immediately available and can hit the ground running.</p><p><strong>Essential requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience working with HRIS platforms.</li><li>Strong, practical experience of administering Time & Attendance through an HRIS - this is a must-have.</li><li>Confident navigating and using HR systems proactively, not simply inputting data.</li><li>Experience with HRIS functionality across wider HR processes.</li><li>Good understanding of HR administration and employee lifecycle processes.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Able to work independently and confidently in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Available to start immediately.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience using UKG (formerly Kronos).</li><li>Experience with other integrated HRIS and Time & Attendance platforms will also be considered.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£17-£23 per hour, depending on experience.</li><li>Interim, ongoing opportunity.</li><li>Potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.</li><li>37.5 hours per week.</li><li>Office-based role in Hungerford.</li><li>Urgent start for an immediately available candidate.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjkwODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time, 30 hrs)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)<br /> <strong>Job type:</strong> Permanent, part-time</p><p><strong>About the company</strong><br /> Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established, growing business on the appointment of a part-time Assistant Management Accountant. With a loyal customer base across the UK and overseas, the company is known for combining excellent value with outstanding customer support.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong><br /> Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help keep the finance function running efficiently by ensuring transactions are processed accurately, records are kept to a high standard and management information is produced on time. This is a varied, hands-on role with exposure across multiple areas of finance, within a growing business.</p><p><strong>Package and working pattern</strong></p><ul><li>£38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)</li><li>30-hour working week</li><li>9:00am-3:00pm or 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday</li><li>Hybrid working, with up to two days per week from home</li><li>Varied role with exposure across multiple areas of finance</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs</li><li>Sales ledger: raising customer invoices and credit notes, processing refunds and adjustments, and reconciling customer accounts</li><li>Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, posting receipts and payments, and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Month-end support: balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals and monthly management accounts</li><li>Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and maintaining supporting documentation</li><li>Producing regular sales and financial reports, and maintaining reporting spreadsheets and dashboards</li><li>Maintaining financial records in Xero, supporting CRM and billing systems, and contributing to process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Essential</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role</li><li>Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Experience with accounting softwares, ideally Xero</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and VAT preparation</li><li>Experience with CRM systems</li><li>SME experience</li></ul><p>You will be organised, reliable and proactive, comfortable working independently while being a strong team player, and trusted to handle confidential information.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41OTQ1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a rapidly growing renewable energy consultancy business based in central London. They are highly acquisitive and private equity backed, dedicated to providing key services across the wind energy sector. </p><p>Due to this continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Treasury Analyst to join their expanding finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Treasury Manager, the Treasury Analyst will manage banking, support cash reporting and forecasting, and deliver clear AR/AP and working capital insights.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Manage bank account administration, payment requests and compliance with Group Treasury policies.</li><li>Support weekly and monthly cash reporting, short-term cash flow forecasting and consolidation of business unit data.</li><li>Produce AR/AP and working capital reports, monitor overdue balances and follow up on agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting models, analysing financial data and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Liaise with Treasury, Group Finance and business unit finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data quality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, reporting efficiency and financial controls.</li><li>Support treasury projects and initiatives to improve working capital management and mitigate financial risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Treasury Analyst position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>2-4 years' experience in a Treasury Analyst or similar treasury/finance role.</li><li>Experience using online banking platforms, ideally HSBCnet.</li><li>Good Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exposure to working capital, cash flow forecasting or AR/AP analysis would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams.</li><li>A proactive, switched-on individual who takes ownership and looks for ways to improve processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Private medical</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYwMjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant (Permanent Role) | Energy & Infrastructure | Central London, Manchester or Ipswich (Hybrid Working) | £50,000-£60,000</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK energy organisation delivering one of the country's most significant long-term infrastructure programmes. As the programme continues to develop and progress through its next stages, the finance function is growing, creating an opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Control team.</p><p> </p><p>The role can be based from either the Central London, Manchester or Ipswich office, with hybrid working available.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a hands-on financial accounting role where a previous background in Accounts Payable is essential.</strong> The ideal candidate will have started their career in an AP-focused position and subsequently progressed into a broader Financial Accountant role, building experience across month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and working capital management. <strong>Candidates must have moved beyond a purely transactional AP position and be able to demonstrate wider financial accounting experience.</strong> Exposure to stock/inventory accounting would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of working capital reporting, including detailed reconciliations, management analysis and monthly KPI monitoring.</li><li>Develop and produce the month-end working capital reporting pack, including variance analysis and insightful commentary.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve working capital forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes.</li><li>Support the design and development of inventory accounting processes, taking ownership of maintaining and controlling inventory records.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve reconciling items, and improve the accuracy and auditability of financial schedules.</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly management reporting and annual statutory financial statements.</li><li>Assist with regulatory reporting and monthly submissions for consolidation.</li><li>Provide technical accounting support, including preparing accounting papers and assessing significant transactions against IFRS requirements.</li><li>Support internal and external audit queries, ensuring robust supporting documentation and financial controls.</li><li>Develop, maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks, including the controls matrix, policies and procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant, with candidates ideally having made good progress towards qualification.</li><li><strong>Previous experience working in Accounts Payable, with demonstrable career progression into a Financial Accountant or broader financial accounting position. This is essential.</strong></li><li>Strong, hands-on financial accounting experience, particularly across month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Good understanding of working capital, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash flow movements.</li><li>Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes.</li><li>Experience gained within an industry environment, ideally across finance or financial control.</li><li>Some understanding of technical accounting principles, ideally including IFRS.</li><li>Exposure to stock/inventory accounting would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, retail, distribution, construction, infrastructure or energy would be beneficial but is not essential.</li><li>Experience of the Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) model would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> This is not an Accounts Payable position. Candidates must have progressed beyond a purely transactional AP role and be working in a broader financial accounting capacity. Pure audit backgrounds are also unlikely to be suitable, as the role requires practical, hands-on industry experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-£60,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday.</li><li>Generous pension scheme - up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Hybrid working, with offices available in Central London, Manchester or Ipswich.</li><li>Access to a benefits portal, offering additional benefits such as private healthcare, electric car schemes and discounted gym memberships.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Financial Control team at an important stage in the development of a major UK infrastructure programme. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key financial accounting activities, contribute to improving processes and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and reporting areas.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals and interact with stakeholders across the wider programme, giving you valuable commercial exposure beyond traditional financial reporting. The role offers a good opportunity for someone who has developed their career from an AP foundation and is looking to build on that experience within a broader financial accounting position in the energy sector.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODg3OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">