<p></p><p>We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to provide support during a busy period for a well-established business based in Blaby. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly integrate into the finance team, take ownership of day-to-day transactional finance activities, and ensure financial records are maintained accurately.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Processing high-volume purchase ledger invoices and supplier queries</li><li>Maintaining the sales ledger and supporting credit control activities</li><li>Carrying out daily and monthly bank reconciliations</li><li>Managing employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations</li><li>Preparing and processing payment runs</li><li>Supporting with general finance administration and record keeping</li><li>Assisting with month-end duties as required</li><li>Ensuring financial information is accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance role</li><li>Strong working knowledge of purchase and sales ledger processes</li><li>Experience completing bank reconciliations and payment runs</li><li>Confident managing expenses and credit card transactions</li><li>Good attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Able to work independently and prioritise workloads effectively</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Immediate start available</li><li>3-4 month contract with potential for extension</li><li>Friendly and supportive working environment</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function</li><li>Fully office-based role in Blaby (5 days per week)</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS40NDg3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant (Permanent Role) | Energy & Infrastructure | Central London, Manchester or Ipswich (Hybrid Working) | £62,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits</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 exciting 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 newly established, hands-on financial accounting role requiring someone with proven experience in both working capital management and stock/inventory accounting.</strong> The successful candidate will take ownership of working capital reporting, inventory records and month-end analysis, while contributing to wider financial reporting, technical accounting and control activities. Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, FMCG, retail or other stock-intensive industries are likely to be particularly well suited to this opportunity.</p><p> </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 full 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><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), although finalists with just 1-2 exams remaining will also be considered.</li><li>Strong, hands-on financial accounting experience, particularly across month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li><strong> Demonstrable working capital experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory/stock accounting. This is a key requirement for the role.</strong></li><li><strong>Practical experience managing or accounting for stock/inventory, ideally gained within manufacturing, FMCG, retail, distribution or another stock-intensive environment. This is a key requirement for the role.</strong></li><li>Experience managing working capital balances, understanding cash flow movements and producing meaningful working capital analysis.</li><li>Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes.</li><li>Background gained within an industry environment, ideally manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, FMCG or retail.</li><li>Excellent technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS.</li><li>Experience of the Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) model would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>Candidates from pure audit backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable, as this role requires practical, financial accounting experience and direct involvement in working capital and inventory accounting activities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£62,000 base salary.</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 exciting stage in the development of a major UK infrastructure programme. As the business continues to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key financial accounting activities, help establish and improve processes, and gain exposure to a wide range of complex accounting 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. From working capital and inventory accounting through to regulatory reporting, technical accounting and financial controls, the role offers the opportunity to develop a broad and valuable skill set within 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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTM1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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">
<h1>Project Accountant - Interim Contract</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> East of Scotland (predominantly remote)<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> Initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Remote, with one day per month in the office</p><p>We're looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to support a business with a review and reconciliation of historical financial data, helping to resolve legacy issues and improve the accuracy and integrity of its financial records.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or strong QBE finance professional with strong Excel and reconciliation skills who enjoys investigating complex transactions, identifying discrepancies and working through detailed financial data.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of reviewing 3-4 years of historical financial information, investigating inconsistencies and ensuring transactions are accurately reconciled across the UK and relevant European entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Reviewing and reconciling historical financial data to identify discrepancies and resolve outstanding issues.</p></li><li><p>Reconciling outbound income from the UK entity and ensuring alignment with relevant European entities, including Spain.</p></li><li><p>Investigating incomplete or inconsistent transactional records and identifying the root cause of discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Analysing complex transactions and splitting or reallocating individual lines of data across multiple transactions where required.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring sales and outbound transaction data is accurately recorded and reconciled.</p></li><li><p>Working autonomously to progress investigations, review findings and resolve legacy data issues.</p></li><li><p>Collaborating closely with the Financial Controller to report on progress and support the overall integrity of the financial records.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in account reconciliations, transaction analysis and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>A methodical, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently, manage priorities and see complex issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification or relevant experience as a QBE finance professional.</p></li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><ul><li><p>An initial 6-month interim contract, with potential for extension.</p></li><li><p>Predominantly remote working, with just one day per month required in the office.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to make a tangible impact by resolving historic financial issues and improving data accuracy.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong> If you have strong reconciliation skills and enjoy getting to the bottom of complex financial data, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity further with Ailidh van Wyk on 01312403704.</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/YWlsaWRoLnZhbnd5ay44NTc4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This well-established Technology business based in central London is looking to hire a <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> due to the growth plans. They are the market leader within the industry and have presence in various countries. They are looking for someone who can add value to the finance team as well as the wider business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> will report to the Head of Finance and will take the ownership of the month-end closing for the major entity of the business, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and explaining movements against forecast. You will oversee the statutory reporting, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning as well as support the system implementation project. You will also act as the key point of contact for external auditors</p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate for the <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> vacancy will be ACA/ACCA qualified with 2-3 years of work experience in industry.</p><p>A 'can-do' attitude is required as well as experience within an international business. Sound knowledge of accounting standards i.e., IFRS, UKGAAP. Strong communication and influencing skills with ability to simplify complex problems and build solution are desired. This role will be mainly offering a hybrid working structure (2-day a week in the office) and it is based in central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</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/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjIyNjgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, acquisitive group to appoint a Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The group has grown through acquisitions and on its own and is going through a large transformation project.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Financial Controller - Transformation & Projects (12-month FTC)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bristol </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid (3 days on site) </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£75,000 - £95,000 + 10% bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Start date: December 1st or January 1st</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll report to senior finance leadership and look after a portfolio of businesses while they go through this transformational change. The job combines core financial control with hands-on transformation work:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Delivering month end, management accounts and forecasting within group deadlines</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting a new cloud ERP rollout</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Keeping the balance sheet sound through monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparing budgets and forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing the annual audit with the external auditors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading a small finance team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Turning commercial reporting from Excel into supported system solutions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving commercial insight and supporting the evaluation of new business initiatives</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll also get exposure to IT, projects, commercial finance, customs and VAT/tax.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">About you:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Degree-educated and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with 5+ years' post-qualification experience</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Background in a large or complex organisation; any sector considered</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience managing a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience of system implementation; Business Central, NAV or similar is a plus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Adaptable and hands-on, and comfortable working through change with little direction</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good at building relationships across finance and the wider business</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To find out more, apply now or contact Ben Williams at Robert Half Bristol for a confidential conversation.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjg4Njk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Assistant Accountant</h1><p><strong>Central London | Financial Services</strong></p><p>Looking for a finance role that offers more than just processing invoices?</p><p>We're supporting a highly regarded financial services firm in their search for an <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to join a growing finance team. This position is ideal for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants to build a broader accounting skillset and gain exposure to reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.</p><p>While Accounts Payable sits at the heart of the role, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of finance responsibilities, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to progress their career within accounting.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing the Accounts Payable process and ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently</li><li>Supporting Accounts Receivable invoicing and debtor reporting</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Maintaining fixed asset records</li><li>Producing regular financial reports</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit requirements</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Part-qualified studies are welcomed but not essential</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work alongside experienced finance professionals and continue developing your career in a supportive environment.</p><p> </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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQxMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<br><h1>Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oxfordshire<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p>An established and growing international business is seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Accountant</strong> to join its finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to join a dynamic organisation operating across multiple international markets. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting and supporting the ongoing development of the finance function.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month-End</strong></p><ul><li><p>Support the Financial Controller with month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully reconciled, supported and ready for audit.</p></li><li><p>Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and post journals, including technical accounting adjustments and lease accounting.</p></li><li><p>Manage fixed asset reconciliations and reporting.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly group reporting submissions and support ad hoc reporting requirements.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take an active role in audit preparation, ensuring reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial documentation are complete and available.</p></li><li><p>Liaise directly with external auditors, responding to queries and providing supporting evidence throughout the audit process.</p></li><li><p>Support internal audits and compliance reviews.</p></li><li><p>Prepare VAT returns and support indirect tax compliance across UK and international operations.</p></li><li><p>Assist with tax reporting, including Corporation Tax and R&D-related requirements.</p></li><li><p>Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant local and international accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Maintain reconciliations between local and group reporting requirements.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Treasury & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li><p>Assist with treasury administration, including bank mandates.</p></li><li><p>Support finance system projects and wider business initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting efficiency.</p></li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li><p>ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualified accountant.</p></li><li><p>At least five years' relevant accounting experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with relevant accounting standards and complex journal entries.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Good experience preparing for external audits, dealing directly with auditors and managing audit queries through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>Solid intercompany accounting and reconciliation experience, including investigating and resolving differences and preparing intercompany balances for audit.</p></li><li><p>Strong ERP systems experience; SAP or similar systems would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Experience working within an international business environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments.</p></li><li><p>Highly organised, resourceful and able to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.</p></li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>23 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service.</p></li><li><p>Holiday purchase scheme.</p></li><li><p>Contributory company pension.</p></li><li><p>Healthcare benefits, subject to eligibility.</p></li><li><p>Bonus opportunity.</p></li><li><p>Training sponsorship and professional development.</p></li><li><p>Charity volunteering leave and wellness initiatives.</p></li><li><p>A collaborative working environment with supportive leadership and opportunities to develop.</p></li></ul><p>If you're a qualified Financial Accountant with strong technical accounting, audit and reconciliation experience, looking for your next opportunity within an international business, we'd love to hear from you.</p><br><br><br> <br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjk4OTMyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Cambridge | £45,000-£49,000 | Permanent</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a business based in Cambridge to recruit a Management Accountant to join its finance team.</p><p>Operating in a fast-developing sector, the business offers an opportunity to join an organisation with plenty happening, alongside exposure to a wider group business and the broader financial and commercial picture that comes with it.</p><p>The role would suit a part-qualified, finalist or qualified-by-experience Management Accountant looking to build on their existing experience and take on a position with scope to develop.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Support the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to the wider finance function, with exposure to group-level reporting and processes.</p></li><li><p>Support the ongoing improvement of financial controls, processes and reporting.</p></li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance role and are comfortable working with financial information to support business performance.</p><p>You could be part-qualified, studying towards your final qualification exams, or qualified by experience. Previous industry experience would be beneficial, alongside a hands-on approach, good analytical skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £45,000-£49,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Permanent opportunity based in Cambridge.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a wider group business and its financial operations.</p></li><li><p>The chance to join a business operating in a fast-developing sector.</p></li><li><p>A role offering variety, responsibility and opportunities to develop your experience.</p></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjg4NjgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to work for a large Charity based in London.</p><p>Reporting into the CFO this role will be managing a large team also based in London. The role will involve:</p><ul><li>Group accounting, external reporting and consolidation</li><li>Financial Control, policy and Risk</li><li>Treasury, investment, tax and entity governance</li><li>Donor accounting and compliance</li><li>Finance operations</li></ul><p>This role will also involve strong business partnering throughout the business.</p><p>Details:</p><ul><li>Must be qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA equivalent</li><li>3 days in the office</li><li>Central London</li><li>Understanding of charity environment would be helpful</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS42MDc0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are currently supporting a business based in Avonmouth Bristol, who are looking for a Purchase Leger Clerk to join their team on a 4-month interim assignment.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with experience in Accounts Payable or a similar Finance role to contribute to the efficient functioning of the finance team, graduates are welcome to apply.</p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Accounts Payable Clerk</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Avonmouth</p><p><strong>Rate:</strong> £14ph - £16ph plus holiday pay</p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Invoice processing</li><li>Statement Reconciliations</li><li>Managing AP inbox</li><li>Expenses Processing</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Accounts Payable or similar finance experience</li><li>Proactive</li><li>Good Communication Skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email your CV </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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuOTI3MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><h1>AAT Accounts Assistant</h1><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with an innovative and growing technology business based in Cardiff to recruit an <strong>AAT Accounts Assistant</strong>.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that can offer genuine career progression, exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, and ongoing <strong>AAT study support</strong>. The successful candidate will become a key member of the finance team and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day accounting function while developing their career within the business.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Supporting the production of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.</li><li>Performing bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assisting with month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and supporting cash management activities.</li><li>Investigating and resolving financial queries.</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity.</li><li>Assisting with financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Supporting process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About the Candidate</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>AAT qualification or be actively studying towards completion.</li><li>Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar finance role.</li><li>Strong understanding of core accounting principles.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the business.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>AAT study support and ongoing professional development.</li><li>Clear progression opportunities within a growing finance team.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.</li><li>Opportunity to work for an innovative technology company.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Modern Cardiff office location with excellent transport links.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an ambitious finance professional who is looking to build on their existing experience while continuing their studies and progressing towards a more senior accounting position in the future.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42Mjk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £45,000 + Benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Leeds, permanent, hybrid </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy & Finance is recruiting for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the sales ledger and credit control function within a successful and growing manufacturing business based in East Leeds. Ensuring the timely collection of customer payments, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving improvements in cash flow performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Receivable Manager or Credit Control Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a collaborative and forward thinking finance team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Receivable and Credit Control team</li><li>Manage and ensure workloads are effectively prioritised and delivered</li><li>Drive cash collection performance and reduce aged debt</li><li>Monitor debtor balances, overdue accounts and collection KPI's</li><li>Oversee customer invoicing, cash allocation and account reconciliations.</li><li>Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently</li><li>Produce regular reporting and analysis for senior management</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls and enhance the customer experience</li><li>Explore opportunities to utilise automation and AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows</li><li>Support wider finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience within an Accounts Receivable Manager, Credit Control Manager or similar leadership role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of sales ledger, credit control and cash collection processes.</li><li>Experience leading or mentoring finance teams</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Comfortable working with finance systems and Excel.</li><li>A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Plus, additional benefits</li><li>Hybrid work model</li><li>Opportunity to influence process improvements and finance transformation projects</li><li>Genuine scope to develop and grow within the business</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjIzNDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on a temporary basis in the Swindon area for 6 months.</p><p>Office based 5 days per week.</p><p>The day-to-day responsibilities include filing, assisting with accounts administration, vehicles, tax and insurance administration, liaising with branches, compiling payroll information (rather than processing payroll), and general finance administration duties.</p><p>There are also several additional administrative tasks involved, such as uniform distribution, stationery ordering, fuel card administration, and other ad hoc duties as required.</p><p> Given that the role sits across both HR and Finance functions, this is quite a varied role.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Managing incoming emails and acting as a key point of contact</li><li>Handling inbound and outbound phone calls</li><li>Issuing invoices, credits, and statements to customers in line with requests</li><li>Accounts such as journals, fixed assets management</li></ul><ul><li>Processing timesheets every Monday</li><li>Chasing Business Managers for outstanding timesheets</li><li>Monitoring and maintaining vehicle MOTs and road tax (fortnightly checks)</li></ul><ul><li>Completing mileage and expense claims</li><li>Maintaining compliance checklists</li></ul><ul><li>Updating branch registers (e.g. key holders, utilities)</li><li>Managing uniform orders and stock</li><li>Processing Return to Work forms</li><li>Maintaining employee records (electronic and hard copy filing)</li><li>Supporting ONS (Office for National Statistics) requests (as required</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45Njg0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>An opportunity has arisen for an experienced revenue accounting leader to take ownership of a global Revenue function within a large, complex international organisation.</p><p>This is a senior leadership role combining technical accounting expertise, global process ownership and transformation. You will lead an established centralised Revenue team, ensuring robust revenue recognition, effective financial controls and consistent processes across multiple geographies, while supporting continued business growth and integration activity.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Global Order to Cash, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, FP&A, Legal and IT, playing a key role in the ongoing development of a global finance operations function.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li>Lead and develop the global Revenue function, balancing effective day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement.</li><li>Own global revenue recognition policies, processes and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and ASC 606.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on complex customer contracts, commercial arrangements, pricing structures and new service offerings.</li><li>Take responsibility for month-end and quarter-end revenue close, working closely with FP&A on forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Drive global process standardisation, automation and the effective use of finance technology.</li><li>Lead the continued transition of revenue accounting activities into a centralised global finance operation, with a transformation programme extending into 2027.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, SOX readiness, audit requirements, SLAs and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with Group Finance, IT and other stakeholders on acquisition due diligence, purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and practical solutions to complex accounting challenges.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You will be an established revenue accounting leader with the technical credibility to navigate complex revenue recognition matters and the leadership capability to develop a global function.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least five years leading a Revenue function.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and ASC 606, with experience applying revenue recognition principles to complex commercial arrangements.</li><li>Experience operating within a global Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, SOX requirements, audit and governance.</li><li>A proven track record of leading global process improvement, transformation and standardisation initiatives.</li><li>Experience with major finance and ERP systems; exposure to Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy would be advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams within a complex, international business.</li><li>The ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.</li><li>A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach, translating strategic priorities into measurable operational improvements.</li></ul><p>A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is expected. A professional accounting qualification or equivalent advanced qualification would be advantageous. Occasional international travel will be required.</p><p>This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping a global Revenue function at an important stage of its development. You will combine ownership of an established operation with the opportunity to influence how revenue accounting processes, systems and controls evolve as the business continues to grow and integrate new acquisitions.</p><p>For an experienced revenue leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level, this role offers significant international exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to deliver lasting improvements across a global finance environment.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ5NDQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Billing Specialist</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Datchet - 5 days per week<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £32,000</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A growing UK-based business is looking for an experienced Billing Specialist to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring accurate and timely billing across a multi-entity organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will work closely with Finance, Credit Control, Operations and other internal stakeholders to manage billing activity, resolve complex queries and ensure invoices are produced accurately and in line with contractual requirements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced billing professional looking to take ownership of a varied billing function within a growing organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Produce accurate and timely customer invoices across multiple entities.</li><li>Ensure billing is completed in line with contractual terms and agreed deadlines.</li><li>Review billing exceptions and resolve complex invoicing queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer pricing, contracts and billing data.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies and ensure billing issues are resolved promptly.</li><li>Work closely with Credit Control to support effective cash collection.</li><li>Perform billing reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Support month-end close and ensure billing deadlines are met.</li><li>Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation.</li><li>Produce billing reports and monitor volumes, backlogs and outstanding issues.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve billing processes, controls and efficiency.</li><li>Support system improvements, automation and wider finance transformation projects.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve billing disputes and queries.</li></ul><h3>What we're looking for</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience within a Billing, Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of billing processes and financial controls.</li><li>Experience managing complex or high-volume billing activity.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.</li><li>Confident communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across a business.</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems experience.</li><li>A proactive approach with a genuine interest in process improvement.</li><li>The ability to investigate problems, identify solutions and work independently.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £30,000 - £32,000.</li><li>Full training, support and ongoing development.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for career progression.</li><li>Learning and development tailored to your career aspirations.</li><li>Financial wellbeing and employee benefits platform.</li><li>A supportive and collaborative finance environment.</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a genuine impact within the billing function.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note:</strong> This is a fully office-based position, Monday to Friday, in Datchet.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNzY3NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Payroll Manager | Preston | Fully onsite | Up to £60,000</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established business in the Preston area to recruit a Payroll Manager to lead its payroll function across a large, multi-site operation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Operating across several sectors, including distribution, manufacturing and retail, the business offers a varied environment and an opportunity to take ownership of a complex payroll function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll lead an established payroll team, overseeing both internal group payrolls and an external payroll bureau service supporting independent businesses.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Oversee the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls across the group, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of salaries, bonuses and deductions.</li><li>Manage payroll compliance, keeping up to date with HMRC legislation, statutory reporting and employment-related requirements.</li><li>Oversee pension contributions, reconciliations and associated reporting.</li><li>Manage RTI submissions, P60s, P11Ds and other statutory returns, alongside requirements such as Gender Pay Gap reporting.</li><li>Review and post payroll journals, reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Produce payroll cost reports and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting and wider financial planning.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for payroll-related audit queries, working with internal and external auditors.</li><li>Manage post-payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently and maintaining effective communication with employees and stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, develop and support the payroll team, overseeing performance, training and day-to-day operations.</li><li>Support the implementation of legislative changes, new payroll schemes and wider finance and HR projects.</li><li>Oversee the payroll bureau service, ensuring a consistent and reliable service for external clients.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll within a complex or multi-payroll environment.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pension schemes.</li><li>Previous experience leading, managing or developing a payroll team.</li><li>Good understanding of payroll journals, reconciliations and payroll-related financial reporting.</li><li>Confident using payroll software and Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>A confident communicator, comfortable working with finance, HR and operational stakeholders.</li><li>CIPP qualified, or working towards a relevant payroll qualification, would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to take ownership of a broad payroll function within an established business, combining operational delivery, team leadership, technical compliance and financial reporting.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have direct exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence payroll processes across a varied group structure.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £60,000, depending on experience.</li><li>30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension and life insurance.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a role with genuine ownership, team leadership and responsibility across a varied business, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yODg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing <strong>large volumes of invoices</strong></li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with <strong>4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Tax Accountant</h1><p><strong>Salary: Up to £40,000 | Leicester City Centre | Hybrid Working (2 days per week in the office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established business to recruit a Tax Accountant to join its finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on tax professional who enjoys getting into the detail, taking ownership of tax processes and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>The focus is very much on <strong>doing, preparing and delivering</strong>, rather than simply reviewing work completed by others.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Working as part of the wider finance function, you will take responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of key tax records and reporting, including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing commercial tax returns and supporting tax computations.</p></li><li><p>Completing tax reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining tax schedules and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Assisting with tax reporting requirements and ensuring deadlines are met.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with colleagues across finance to ensure tax information is accurate and up to date.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls and the accuracy of tax reporting.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and taking a practical approach to tax accounting.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a tax accounting or tax-focused finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience preparing commercial tax returns and tax reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of tax accounting principles and financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to deadlines.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, hands-on approach, with the confidence to take ownership of your workload.</p></li><li><p>Relevant accountancy or tax qualifications, or be actively studying towards them.</p></li></ul><h3>The Package</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Leicester City Centre location.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with two days per week in the office.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to take ownership of a varied, hands-on tax accounting workload.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Robert Half is keen to speak with tax professionals who enjoy the practical side of tax and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a finance team.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNzkyMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £65,000<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a well established and growing business based in Leeds, looking to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys producing high quality financial insight, partnering with stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision making.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support business performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and analysis</li><li>Lead on balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy across the ledger</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Provide variance analysis and actionable financial insight to key stakeholders</li><li>Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting</li><li>Partner with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial understanding and control</li><li>Monitor costs, margins, and performance against budget</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting and wider financial planning activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a management accounting or similar finance role</li><li>Strong month end and reporting experience</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to business partner across departments</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £65,000</li><li>Plus bonus</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing business</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjQ0MTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Blackwood, South Wales<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p>Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career?</p><p>We're currently recruiting for an <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join a successful and growing business based in <strong>Blackwood</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is part-qualified, studying towards an accounting qualification, or looking to build on their existing finance experience within a supportive and commercially focused team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the preparation of accurate and timely management information, while gaining broad exposure across the finance function.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Completing balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Analysing financial information and investigating variances</li><li>Supporting accounts payable and receivable processes when required</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring appropriate controls are followed</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to internal stakeholders</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc reporting and projects</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who is <strong>driven, analytical and keen to develop their career within finance</strong>.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience within a finance or accounts environment</li><li>Experience of month-end processes and reconciliations</li><li>Good knowledge of Excel, including formulas and data analysis</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a team</li><li>A proactive approach and willingness to learn</li></ul><p><strong>AAT, ACCA or CIMA study experience would be advantageous</strong>, although candidates with relevant practical experience and a strong desire to progress will also be considered.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS41MjYzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Assistant Management Accountant for a business based near Mountain Ash / Aberdare.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Job Description: Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>To support the day-to-day finance function of a growing SME business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and effective financial control. The role will provide support across management accounting, product costing, VAT compliance, credit control and cash management, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider operational team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Management Accounting and Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and produced within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare and maintain monthly prepayments and accruals, ensuring costs and income are recognised in the correct accounting period.</li><li>Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies as required.</li><li>Support the month-end close process, including journal preparation and maintaining accurate financial records.</li></ul><p><strong>Product Costing and Manufacturing Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensuring component, material and production cost information is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Produce product costing reports and analyse manufacturing costs, including raw materials, components and production-related expenses.</li><li>Ing.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Management and Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation and processing of supplier and other business payments, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately authorised and processed on time.</li><li>Assist with banking transactions and maintain accurate records of cash movements.</li><li> </li></ul><p><strong>Credit Control and Accounts Receivable</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and issue customer statements on a regular basis.</li><li>Assist with credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue customer accounts.</li></ul><p><strong>VAT and Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and VAT treatment is appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within an SME environment.</li><li>Experience or understanding of management accounts, accruals, prepayments and financial reporting. </li></ul><p>On offer:</p><p> </p><p>A salary of up to £35,000 plus benefits</p><p>Potential study support</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjI1NzA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market leading Professional Services company going through an exciting period of growth based in Avonmouth. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with journal postings (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)</li><li>Help prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Gather data, prepare schedules, and assist with financial forecasts and annual budgets</li><li>Analyse variances and provide initial commentary for review</li><li>Produce reports and KPIs for management review</li><li>Analyse costs, margins, and performance trends to support decision-making</li><li>Perform reconciliations of key accounts (bank, control accounts, intercompany, etc)</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information</li><li>Support improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls</li><li>Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks, audits, and project-based work</li><li>Support Sales & Purchase Ledger</li><li>Support with expenses & credit cards</li><li>Assist with Annual Audit</li><li>Assist in Treasury Management</li><li>Business Partner with Contract Managers & Regional Managers</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum AAT qualified aspiring to complete CIMA/ACCA</li><li>Currently working in a role with month end responsibility</li><li>IT literate with the ability to use a range of different systems and be an Intermediate to Advanced user of Excel</li><li>Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues and managers whilst being a proactive and self-motivated member of the finance team</li><li>Clear and precise communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43OTAyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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>Group Management Accountant</strong><br /><strong>Easingwold area | Hybrid working</strong><br /><strong>£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a valued client in the Easingwold area with the appointment of a Group Management Accountant.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking for a broad, varied role within a supportive business where they can continue to develop. The position offers excellent exposure across management accounting, costing, finance business partnering, and group financial accounting, making it ideal for an ambitious candidate keen to learn as much as possible and take the next step in their career.</p><p><strong>The role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Costing analysis and support across the business</li><li>Finance business partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Assisting with group financial accounting duties</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Providing insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and controls</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally newly qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong management accounting foundation</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business</li><li>Ambitious, proactive, and keen to broaden their experience</li><li>Positive attitude and a willingness to learn</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £45,000 - £55,000</li><li>Great benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Broad exposure across both commercial and financial accounting</li><li>Genuine opportunity to learn, develop, and progress</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yMzQ2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">