<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Financial Controller for a flourishing manufacturing organisation near Bridgend.</p><p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Finance Controller | Manufacturing | Permanent | to £80,000 plus bonus + Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with an established and successful manufacturing business to recruit a <strong>Finance Controller</strong>. This is a key, autonomous position reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance and business performance.</p><p>This is a <strong>challenging and varied role</strong> where no two days will be the same. You will play a central role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial information, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>Experience within a <strong>complex manufacturing environment is essential</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Controller, you will lead the company's financial activities and oversee the controls, processes and reporting frameworks that underpin the Finance function.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end management accounts process, ensuring group deadlines are met and all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled.</li><li>Preparing accurate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting for management.</li><li>Producing monthly board reports, providing insightful commentary on business performance.</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, coordinating timelines and challenging assumptions.</li><li>Monitoring and analysing budget variances and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.</li><li>Acting as a trusted finance business partner to departmental heads, challenging costs and driving accountability.</li><li>Developing, embedding and continuously improving financial policies, controls, processes and procedures.</li><li>Identifying and leading finance systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting quality.</li><li>Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, ensuring strong credit control and supplier payment processes.</li><li>Driving working capital improvements, including challenging inventory levels across both sites.</li><li>Overseeing cash flow and payments, reviewing forecasts and ensuring appropriate cash availability.</li><li>Leading year-end audit activity and working closely with external auditors and tax advisers.</li><li>Overseeing VAT, Plastic Tax, EPR, PAYE, P11D and Corporation Tax processes and ensuring all statutory obligations are met.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with UK legislation and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Working closely with the Group payroll team to ensure payroll accuracy and deadlines are achieved.</li><li>Coaching, developing and supporting the Finance team to improve performance and capability.</li><li>Providing financial leadership across the wider business and taking ownership of ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take a <strong>high-impact role within an established manufacturing business</strong>, working closely with senior leadership and having genuine influence over financial performance, controls and continuous improvement.</p><p>If you're an experienced Finance Controller looking for your next challenge and have a strong manufacturing background, <strong>we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now to find out more.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjEyMDIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large business based in Manchester to recruit for a <strong>Head of Financial Control</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000-£130,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Before the end of December, ideally sooner</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a large, complex organisation. You will lead financial control activities across multiple business areas, strengthening governance, improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will also play a key role in finance transformation, driving greater consistency, efficiency and control across the function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a large financial control team, including several direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and compliance with finance policies.</li><li>Build effective relationships with senior finance stakeholders, acting as a key contact for business area finance teams.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements implemented.</li><li>Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across financial control processes.</li><li>Support the implementation of a new ERP system, helping to improve finance processes and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Coach and develop qualified and part-qualified accountants, building capability across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams and building a high-performance culture.</li><li>Experience working within a shared service centre or centre of excellence.</li><li>Demonstrable success in process improvement, automation and standardisation within finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and audit management experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.</li><li>Have experience with team management of at least 10 or more employees and ideally have managed managers</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzExNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>We're partnering a fast-growing, Lancashire-based, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance team.</p><p>The business operates internationally across the UK and Europe and is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by organic expansion, technology investment and acquisition. </p><p>This is a senior, hands-on Group FC role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and offering genuine scope to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to scale.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, controls and accounting operations across 12 legal entities in the UK and Europe.</p><p>Alongside ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting, you will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, private equity investors, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.</p><p>The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can bring structure, rigour and commercial thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and financial reporting process across 12 entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102</p></li><li><p>Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process and managing external audit relationships</p></li><li><p>Ensuring balance sheet integrity, including key reconciliations and intercompany accounting</p></li><li><p>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring appropriate Group adjustments and eliminations</p></li><li><p>Managing Group tax compliance, working with external advisers and local finance teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Preparing quarterly covenant and investor reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing Group cash flow and treasury, including the weekly 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li><p>Supporting banking requirements and facility utilisation</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting advice across the Group, including accounting for hedging and financial derivatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration</p></li><li><p>Working with the CFO and PE investors on Group reporting and wider finance matters</p></li><li><p>Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes as the business scales</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve automation, systems and reporting</p></li><li><p>Working with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and financial discipline</p></li><li><p>Supporting wider finance projects and system implementations</p></li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a practice background and strong technical accounting and Group reporting experience. </p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Post-qualified experience within a PE backed Group finance environment</p></li><li><p>Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations</p></li><li><p>A strong technical accounting grounding</p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with auditors, advisers, banks and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Exposure to private equity, high-growth or acquisitive businesses would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels</p></li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be hands-on, pragmatic and commercially minded. This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a reporting distance - you'll be close to the detail, but also expected to understand the wider business and contribute to its growth.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing international technology business at an important stage of its journey.</p><p>You will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity stakeholders, with the opportunity to help shape the Group's financial infrastructure as it continues to grow through international expansion and acquisition.</p><p>For someone looking for a genuine Group FC position with breadth, visibility and the opportunity to make an impact, this is an excellent time to join.</p><p>Hybrid working is offered.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjkxMjA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client is a rising architecture firm based in North West London who specialise in property development and interior design. It helps clients manage the entire property process, from finding and acquiring properties to architectural design, interior design and project management. Its aim is to create high-quality, stylish homes with careful attention to craftsmanship, comfort and sustainability.</p><p>They are looking for a personable, reliable and confident Bookkeeper to join their growing business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for all company transactions</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable </li><li>Prepare invoices and purchase orders as needed</li><li>Monitor company cash flow and financial position</li><li>Maintenance of payroll information including holiday and sickness leave and liaise with payroll accountants </li><li>Manage subcontractor and supplier payments</li><li>Support Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance and work with the accountants to administer monthly returns</li><li>Track project costs and budgets in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor team Reporting and administration</li><li>Prepare regular management reports</li><li>Assist with VAT returns and year-end accounts preparation with the company's external accountants </li><li>Administrative support for the design team as needed Systems</li><li>Maintain financial records using QuickBooks and MS Excel</li><li>Support design procurement team using EstiP</li></ul><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title:</strong> Bookkeeper<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £DOE<br><strong>Working structure: </strong>5 days on-site during probation (3months) , 1 day WFH thereafter <br><strong>Working Hours:</strong> 9am - 6pm - flexi hours / part time hours considered<br><strong>Location: </strong>Primrose Hill NW1 8BD - 3 minute walk from Chalk Farm Underground Station <br><strong>Additional benefits: </strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>Standard pension contribution <br></li><li>20 days annual leave + bank holidays <br></li><li>Study support - case by case basis <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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDEwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Management Accountant to join a fast paced private equity backed business in Newport</p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>We are seeking a proactive <strong>Part-Qualified Management Accountant</strong> to join our fast-paced finance team. This role offers a unique blend of core management accounting, commercial analysis, and high-level exposure to board-level reporting. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data while supporting the business through a period of PE-driven growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting & Month-End</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management Accounts:</strong> Preparation and assistance with monthly management accounts, including prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and all relevant month-end tasks.</li><li><strong>Fixed Assets & Stock:</strong> Full ownership of <strong>Fixed Assets</strong>, including maintaining the register. Responsible for <strong>Creditors and Stock</strong> management, including weekly and month-end reporting.</li><li><strong>Ledger Management:</strong> Daily bank reconciliations, postings, and allocations to the AR/AP ledgers.</li><li><strong>Purchase Ledger Support:</strong> Ensuring all manual and <strong>3-way match GRN invoices</strong> are processed accurately and timely, in accordance with company finance policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Board Exposure</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Presentations:</strong> Assist in preparation and delivery of both <strong>Board presentations</strong> and <strong>Budget presentations</strong>.</li><li><strong>Group & International:</strong> Assisting with <strong>group consolidations</strong> and the management of <strong>International accounts</strong>.</li><li><strong>Cash Management:</strong> Managing the weekly payment run and providing essential assistance with <strong>cashflow forecasting</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Analysis & Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting:</strong> Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Reviewing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly spend with budget holders to analyse and report on spend vs. variance.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Statutory Requirements:</strong> Assist in the preparation for <strong>Statutory returns</strong> and assisting in the <strong>year-end Statutory Audit</strong>.</li><li><strong>External Liaison: </strong>Assist with <strong>External Audits</strong>.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills. Understanding of double entry and reconciliations</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Confident in presenting financial data to senior leadership and collaborating with non-finance budget holders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support package</li><li>Exposure to Private Equity reporting cycles and high-level board interaction.</li><li>Salary from £30,000 to £35,000</li><li>Hybrid working-</li><li>Company bonus scheme</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzMzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice </p><p>A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</p></li><li><p>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</p></li><li><p>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</p></li><li><p>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</p></li><li><p>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Experience managing external audits</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</p></li><li><p>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</p></li><li><p>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</p></li><li><p>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</p></li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>£90,000-£120,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working</p></li><li><p>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</p></li><li><p>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lancashire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£120,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MDczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjc0MTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h2>The Company</h2><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing international agricultural development and investment business with headquarters in the City of London and operations across Africa.</p><p>The organisation specialises in developing and managing large-scale farming projects in emerging markets, combining agriculture, technology, irrigation, livestock, food processing, and operational expertise to unlock the potential of underutilised land. Beyond driving commercial growth, the business is committed to creating jobs, developing local talent, and supporting sustainable farming practices within the communities it operates.</p><p>As the company continues to expand its international footprint, they are seeking a Junior Finance Controller to join their London-based finance team and support the financial management of multiple overseas operations.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Junior Finance Controller will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of several international entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and analysing General Ledger transactions across several African entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for local finance teams, providing support and guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.</li><li>Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the production of monthly financial information and management reports for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitoring financial performance and identifying risks, variances, and areas for improvement across international operations.</li><li>Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Collaborating with operational teams and senior management to improve financial transparency and support decision-making.</li><li>Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements.</li><li>Undertaking regular international travel to visit overseas operations, build relationships with local teams, and gain a detailed understanding of on-the-ground business activities.</li></ul><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strong technical finance experience with international exposure in a business making a tangible impact through agricultural development and investment.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.</li><li>Experienced within a finance, accounting, reporting, or management accounting environment.</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.</li><li>A confident communicator capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Proactive, organised, and eager to develop within a growing international business.</li><li>Willing and able to undertake international travel as part of the role.</li></ul><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul><li>£48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience</li><li>International travel opportunities</li><li>Daily lunch allowance</li><li>Modern offices in the City of London</li><li>Exposure to overseas operations and senior leadership</li><li>Excellent long-term career progression opportunities</li></ul><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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMDQzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1> </h1><p>We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Assistant to support a busy finance function in Coventry. This role involves managing high-volume customer invoicing, cash allocation, and resolving invoice discrepancies within a fast-paced environment. This is an interim role for approx 12 months.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Processing approximately 300 customer invoices per week.</li><li>Reviewing and investigating invoice errors and discrepancies.</li><li>Liaising with internal teams to resolve invoicing queries.</li><li>Allocating customer receipts and reconciling payments.</li><li>Maintaining accurate customer account records.</li><li>Supporting month-end accounts receivable activities.</li><li>Using Excel to manage, analyse, and reconcile financial data.</li><li>Assisting with general AR administration and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable, Sales Ledger, or Finance Assistant role.</li><li>Strong background in high-volume invoice processing.</li><li>Experience investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Cash allocation and account reconciliation experience.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Able to work independently and manage a busy workload.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS41NjMyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a business who are in need of an experienced Credit Controller who can support them for a period of circa 3 months. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Credit Controller </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>Circa 3 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/November </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£33,000 - £35,000 (Hourly rate equivalent)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Remote working with South West presence preferably </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Contact customers and clients to recover outstanding debts and overdue payments.</li><li>Proactively chase unpaid invoices and follow up on outstanding balances via telephone and email.</li><li>Negotiate payment arrangements and agree repayment plans where appropriate.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all communication, payment commitments and recovery activity.</li><li>Work towards reducing aged debt and maximising the recovery of outstanding monies owed to the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills/experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven credit control experience </li><li>Comfortable working remotely </li><li>Self starter </li><li>Ability to manage own workload </li><li>Preferable previously worked in a standalone/Senior Credit Control role </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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjA3NDg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Supervisor for a growing business in Kington in Herefordshire</p><p> </p><p><strong>Finance Supervisor - Job Description</strong></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>To supervise the day-to-day activities of the finance team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of financial records, and preparation of management information to support the Finance Director in financial reporting and decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Supervision of Finance Staff:</strong> Supervise and support the accounts team, ensuring tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed deadlines.</li><li><strong>Accounts Payable and Receivable:</strong> Oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring supplier invoices, payments, customer invoices, and receipts are processed accurately and on time.</li><li><strong>Management Information:</strong> Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial and management information to the Finance Director to support business performance monitoring and decision-making.</li><li><strong>Accruals and Prepayments:</strong> Prepare and review monthly accruals and prepayments, ensuring costs and income are recorded in the correct accounting period.</li><li><strong>Month-End Reporting:</strong> Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, journals, and supporting schedules.</li><li><strong>Fixed Asset Register:</strong> Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring additions, disposals, depreciation, and asset records are accurately recorded.</li><li><strong>Nominal Ledger:</strong> Review and check nominal ledger postings, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are coded correctly.</li><li><strong>Cost Analysis:</strong> Assist with cost analysis, monitoring expenditure, identifying variances, and highlighting opportunities for improved cost control.</li><li><strong>Sales Analysis:</strong> Analyse sales performance, identify trends and variances, and provide relevant financial information to support business planning.</li><li><strong>Financial Controls:</strong> Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, maintaining accurate records and supporting effective internal controls.</li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting accuracy, and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills and Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes.</li><li>Experience in preparing accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.</li><li>Good understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret cost and sales information.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Previous experience supervising or supporting a finance team.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer - a salary of from £35,000 to £45,000</p><p>This role is fully on site</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjAzNDkyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Commercial Controller | Manufacturing | Dudley</h1><p><strong>Up to £70,000 + benefits | Permanent | Hybrid - 3 days on site</strong></p><h3>This isn't a month-end role.</h3><p>If your background is in <strong>commercial finance, finance business partnering or commercial analysis</strong>, and you enjoy being close to the decisions that drive a manufacturing business forward, this could be an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p>I'm working exclusively on a newly created <strong>Commercial Controller</strong> position within a growing manufacturing business that has recently been acquired and is now part of a much larger European corporate group.</p><p>The business is growing quickly - with an ambitious plan to <strong>double turnover over the next three years</strong> - and finance is becoming increasingly influential in how the site makes commercial decisions.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on, commercially focused role</strong>, partnering directly with the Site Managing Director and wider leadership team, with a dotted line into Group Finance.</p><h3>What will make you stand out?</h3><p>You will already have a strong <strong>commercial finance / business partnering background</strong> and be comfortable challenging the numbers rather than simply reporting them.</p><p>I'm particularly interested in people who have experience with:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Commercial forecasting and financial modelling</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Pricing, margin and profitability analysis</strong></p></li><li><p>Challenging assumptions around <strong>sales, volumes, customer opportunities and cost</strong></p></li><li><p>Working closely with Sales, Operations and senior leadership</p></li><li><p>Turning financial data into <strong>commercial decisions and actions</strong></p></li><li><p>Manufacturing, FMCG, retail or another commercially driven environment</p></li><li><p><strong>Private label</strong>, retailer relationships or customer-specific pricing</p></li><li><p>Acquisition, integration or bringing a business into a larger group structure</p></li></ul><p>You might currently be a <strong>Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance Analyst, Senior Commercial Analyst or similar</strong>, and see this as the opportunity to step into a broader Commercial Controller position.</p><h3>What this role isn't</h3><p>This isn't a traditional Financial Controller or Management Accountant position.</p><p>If your experience is primarily <strong>month-end, statutory reporting and financial control</strong>, without significant commercial partnering, forecasting, pricing or margin exposure, this probably won't be the right fit.</p><p>We're looking for someone who wants to be <strong>part of the commercial conversation</strong> - someone who can ask the difficult questions, spot an opportunity in the numbers and help the leadership team make better decisions.</p><h3>Why now?</h3><p>The business is at an interesting point in its growth.</p><p>Following a recent acquisition, it is becoming part of a much larger international group while retaining significant opportunity at site level. There is a genuine chance for the right person to influence how the finance function supports that growth, rather than simply stepping into an established process.</p><p><strong>Up to £70,000</strong>, hybrid working with <strong>three days on site in Dudley</strong>, plus benefits.</p><p>If you're currently working in <strong>commercial finance or finance business partnering within manufacturing, FMCG or retail</strong>, I'd be interested in speaking with 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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMzE3MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 - 6 months <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP <strong> Rate: </strong>Competitive rate</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an established PLC group to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to support the business during a period of transition.</p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will oversee finance operations across both entities while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on assignment focused on maintaining group reporting deadlines, strengthening financial controls, supporting a team of four and delivering process improvements ahead of a smooth handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, management accounts, consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Deliver accurate group reporting to tight PLC deadlines.</li><li>Lead and support a finance team of four across FP&A, management accounts, AP and AR.</li><li>Improve financial controls, cash collection and working capital</li><li>Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with HMRC, auditors and advisers.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support finance operations across Sage and Xero.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven PLC or large-group reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, consolidation and working capital knowledge.</li><li>Practical VAT and CIS experience, with confidence managing external stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive leader who can make an immediate impact and is available at short notice.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact <strong>Hannah Curnow directly on 01179 9935459</strong>.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMDA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This well-known FMCG business based in central London is looking to hire a Financial Controller due to the growth plans. They are well-established in the industry and have presence in various countries. They are looking for someone that can help adding value to the finance team as well as the wider business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will report to the Managing Director and own the month-end closing for UK and European entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and explaining movements against forecast.<br /> You will have responsibility for Group treasury activities, including weekly net debt/net cash reporting, cash flow forecasting, monitoring cash balances and managing funding requirements across the regions. You will also gain a strong understanding of the company's business plan and growth strategies, identifying key cost drivers and trends to establish realistic P&L targets and performance measures. In addition, you will prepare detailed business cases and financial analysis to support strategic and wider business decisions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a few 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 (3-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/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjQ3NDAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) based in Cirencester.</p><p>Hybrid working from Cirencester based office , full time hours.</p><p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity?</p><p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting both internal stakeholders and suppliers while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</p><p>Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.</p><p>Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts within the purchase ledger.</p><p>Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.</p><p>Process purchase orders in line with company procedures.</p><p>Assist with bi-monthly payment runs.</p><p>Process employee expenses</p><p>Maintain and update supplier records and account information.</p><p>Review supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.</p><p>Ensure invoices are coded correctly and authorised appropriately.</p><p>Manage a shared Accounts Payable inbox.</p><p>Update and reconcile the cash book.</p><p>Support Accounts Payable activities for a sister company remotely.</p><p>Assist with month-end processes including accruals and bank reconciliations.</p><p>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</p><p>Support internal and external audit requirements.</p><p>Provide general finance administration support as required.</p><p>About You</p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><p>Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position.</p><p>Experience using Sage or a similar ERP/accounting system.</p><p>Strong Microsoft Excel skills.</p><p>Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.</p><p>A methodical approach with high levels of accuracy.</p><p>Strong organisational and time-management skills.</p><p>The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.</p><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci40MzY5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Title: </strong>Senior Head of Finance</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Head of Finance</strong> to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.</p><p>This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.</p><p>The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Control & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Commercial </strong></p><ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Transformation</strong></p><ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with an established company in Cirencester to recruit a detail-oriented Part-Time Finance Assistant<strong> </strong>to support their finance team. The role will predominantly support with accounts payable tasks such as invoice processing, preparing payment runs, supplier reconciliations and other adhoc duties. The Part-Time Finance Assistant role will be ideal for someone that has proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience that is keen to add value and be a good team player. The salary is up to £30,000 (full-time equivalent) plus a number of benefits and it is 25 hours a week, across 5 days on site. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Part-Time Finance Assistant role will consist of: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing invoices; match, batch and code.</li><li>Assist with preparing and processing payment runs.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Dealing with queries.</li><li>Support month-end accounts payable activities.</li><li>Assist with other administrative and finance tasks as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Must have proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage priorities</li><li>Competent user of Excel; familiar with lookups and pivot tables</li><li>Strong communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £30,000 (full-time equivalent) </li><li>Part-time hours; 25 a week, across 5 days (9AM - 2PM)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Summer and Christmas party</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4wNzg5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Energy Consultancy in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Financial Analyst for 3- 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Financial Analyst to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Produce weekly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reporting.</li><li>Maintain reports covering outstanding customer invoices, supplier balances and working capital performance.</li><li>Attend weekly working capital review calls with Business Units.</li><li>Review and discuss key overdue customer invoices and supplier payment positions with stakeholders.</li><li>Record actions, track progress and ensure agreed actions are followed through to completion.</li><li>Escalate issues, risks and delays where appropriate.</li><li>Support the preparation of weekly and monthly cash reporting.</li><li>Maintain cash, receivables and payables reporting packs.</li><li>Ensure data used in reporting is complete, accurate and consistent.</li><li>Investigate and explain significant movements in reported balances.</li><li>Provide concise commentary highlighting key issues, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Refresh and maintain existing Excel-based reporting models.</li><li>Work with and analyse operational and financial datasets using Excel.</li><li>Build and maintain Pivot Table and lookup-based analysis.</li><li>Reconcile reports back to source systems and bank data.</li><li>Support investigation of data issues and work with stakeholders to improve reporting quality.</li><li>Produce accurate and timely management information.</li><li>Work closely with Business Unit finance teams, Treasury and Group Finance.</li><li>Follow up outstanding actions and information requests.</li><li>Challenge incomplete, inconsistent or unusual data where appropriate.</li><li>Build effective working relationships across the business.</li><li>Clearly communicate reporting outputs, issues and required actions.</li><li>Support ongoing improvements to reporting and working capital management processes.</li><li>Identify practical opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency and controls.</li><li>Contribute ideas to improve visibility of cash, receivables and payables performance.</li></ul><p>The successful interim Financial Analyst 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 £200-£250 per day 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjEyNTkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p>📢 <strong>INTERIM HEAD OF FINANCIAL PLANNING & REPORTING - LONDON</strong></p><p>💰 <strong>£500 per day | Umbrella | Inside IR35</strong><br />📍 London Victoria - 3 days per week in the office<br />📅 4-month contract | Immediate start</p><p>I'm currently looking for an experienced <strong>Interim Head of Financial Planning & Reporting</strong> to join a fast-growing, international B2B software group during a critical period of growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll take ownership of the 2027 group budget cycle and monthly management reporting, ensuring key deliverables are completed accurately and to tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong><br />▪️ Take ownership of the 2027 group budget process and deliver for sign-off by mid-December.<br />▪️ Consolidate group financial forecasts, budgets and management reporting across multiple entities and currencies.<br />▪️ Review financial submissions, challenge assumptions and investigate variances.<br />▪️ Oversee monthly reporting packs, KPIs and lender reporting.<br />▪️ Support board reporting and ensure a smooth handover to the permanent hire.<br />▪️ Work closely with the CFO, Head of Accounting and an existing FP&A analyst.</p><p><strong>What I'm looking for:</strong><br />✅ ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.<br />✅ Proven experience taking over a budget and reporting cycle at short notice.<br />✅ Strong group FP&A and management reporting experience in a multi-entity, international business.<br />✅ Experience with intercompany recharges, cost allocations and transfer pricing.<br />✅ Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.<br />✅ A hands-on approach, sound financial judgement and the ability to hit demanding deadlines.</p><p>Experience within software, SaaS or recurring-revenue businesses would be advantageous. SAP Business ByDesign or Abacum experience is desirable but not essential.</p><p><strong>The interview process is moving quickly</strong>, with an immediate start required or availability within the next two weeks.</p><p>📩 Interested, or know someone suitable? Please get in touch directly for further details.</p><p>#InterimFinance #FPandA #FinancialPlanning #ManagementReporting #FinanceJobs #LondonJobs #InterimJobs</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45MDMzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">