<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Accountant on a short term basis for a well-established bookkeeping and accountancy practice near Cirencester.</p><p>Working directly with the Director, you will play a key role in preparing management accounts and draft year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who can quickly become productive and work with minimal supervision.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.</p><p>Assisting with the preparation of draft year-end accounts.</p><p>Reviewing bookkeeping records and ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p><p>Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.</p><p>Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting compliance requirements.</p><p>Liaising with the Managing Director regarding client work and deadlines.</p><p>Providing general accounting and bookkeeping support as required.</p><p>Skills & Experience Required</p><p>Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is highly desirable.</p><p>Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.</p><p>Experience preparing management accounts and draft statutory/year-end accounts.</p><p>Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.</p><p>Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.</p><p>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzYyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an Accounts Payable Clerk to join them for a period of 6 months on a fixed term contract basis. This opportunity is based in central Bristol with hybrid working + Flexible working hours.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Role: Accounts Payable Clerk</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Duration: 6 months </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Start date: ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Location: Central Bristol </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Money: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Working hours & Hybrid: 37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li> Support the day-to-day accounts payable function, following established procedures and best practice</li><li>Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring correct ledger coding and VAT treatment</li><li>Maintain supplier accounts and records, including processing new supplier approvals and reviewing existing suppliers</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice and payment queries promptly and professionally</li><li>Assist with supplier payment runs and cash flow forecasting</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/experience needed:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Previous experience in an accounts payable role</li><li>Experience using finance systems and accounting software</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel </li><li>Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and sound judgement</li><li>Effective written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjcwNjI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Data & Analytics Programme Lead (Data Lake) | Global Consulting Firm | Contract</p><p><strong>Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in the search for an experienced Data & Analytics Programme Lead to help drive a major Data Lake transformation programme for a leading international organisation. </strong>This is a business-focused leadership role, requiring someone who can bring together Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain and Technology stakeholders to successfully deliver a large-scale data and analytics agenda.</p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>📍 Predominantly Remote (occasional travel as required)</strong></li><li><strong>💰 £600-£650 per day via Umbrella</strong></li><li><strong>📅 Initial 6-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>🚀 ASAP start⏱️ Approx. 1-2 week turnaround for interview, onboarding and mobilisation</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will lead a high-profile Data Lake and Analytics programme, acting as the bridge between business and technology teams to ensure successful delivery and adoption across the organisation.</p><p>This is not a hands-on engineering role. Instead, we are looking for someone with strong programme leadership experience who understands modern data platforms and can confidently engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead delivery of a large-scale Data Lake and Analytics transformation programme</li><li>Engage and influence senior stakeholders across Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial and Technology functions</li><li>Drive programme governance, planning, reporting and execution</li><li>Coordinate delivery teams, technology partners and third-party suppliers</li><li>Support the development of data-driven decision making and reporting capabilities</li><li>Ensure business requirements are translated into successful programme outcomes</li><li>Manage programme risks, dependencies and executive-level communications</li></ul><p><strong>Key Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading end-to-end Data & Analytics transformation programmes</li><li>Strong programme or project leadership background</li><li>Experience delivering Data Lake initiatives at enterprise scale</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams</li><li>Experience working with executive sponsors, steering committees and senior business leaders</li><li>Understanding of data governance, analytics, reporting and data quality principles</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience: </strong>Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, Power BI, Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution, Consumer Products or Supply Chain environments</p><p>Add this at the bottom of the advert:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Due to the nature of this engagement, successful candidates will be required to complete comprehensive onboarding and compliance checks. This will include obtaining detailed employment references covering the last 3 years, a criminal records check, and financial background screening. Candidates should be comfortable meeting these requirements prior to commencement.</p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Data Programme Lead with a track record of delivering large-scale analytics and data transformation initiatives, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zODI3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>Birmingham | Manufacturing | Private Equity Backed</strong></p><p><strong>This isn't a business standing still. And this isn't a reporting role where you'll simply be ticking boxes.</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing business is entering an exciting new phase. Following significant investment and the launch of a new product line, an opportunity has been created for a technically strong Finance Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in the next stage of its growth.</p><p>This is a business with ambition, momentum and plenty happening behind the scenes. You'll be at the heart of ensuring its financial reporting, controls and governance keep pace with that growth.</p><p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a broad financial reporting remit across a complex manufacturing environment.</p><p>This is a technically focused position, ideally suited to someone who has cut their teeth in a strong corporate audit environment and is ready to bring that technical expertise into industry.</p><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring reporting is accurate, robust and compliant, whilst working closely with operational stakeholders across the manufacturing sites. You need to be someone who can get into the detail, understand the numbers and confidently engage with people outside of finance.</p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING</strong></p><ul><li>Leading financial reporting activities across multiple entities, including dormant and closed entities with ongoing statutory and reporting requirements.</li><li>Overseeing financial controls, internal testing and compliance.</li><li>Applying UK GAAP (FRS 102) and understanding the implications of US GAAP across the wider group.</li><li>Supporting SOX compliance and strengthening the control environment.</li><li>Managing technical accounting matters, including foreign exchange, VAT and statutory reporting.</li><li>Ensuring accounting standards, regulatory requirements and reporting processes remain up to date.</li><li>Working alongside manufacturing site teams, translating financial information into meaningful insight and building strong operational relationships.</li><li>Supporting the business as it continues to expand and integrate its new product line.</li></ul><p><strong>WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</strong></p><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a genuinely strong technical accounting foundation.</p><p>Ideally, you'll bring:</p><ul><li>A Big Four or Top 10 corporate audit background, or equivalent experience within a complex manufacturing group.</li><li>Strong financial reporting and technical accounting expertise.</li><li>Exposure to SOX, internal controls and testing.</li><li>Knowledge of both UK GAAP and US GAAP.</li><li>Experience with VAT, foreign exchange and multi-entity reporting.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work with senior stakeholders and operational teams across manufacturing sites.</li></ul><p>Most importantly, you're someone with commercial awareness, energy and presence. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be confident enough to challenge, influence and get things moving.</p><p><strong>WHY MAKE THE MOVE?</strong></p><p>Private equity backing. Significant growth. A newly launched product line. And a business investing in its next chapter.</p><p>This is an opportunity to move beyond audit or take your existing industry experience into a role where your technical capability will genuinely matter.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to shape reporting processes, strengthen controls and work alongside a business that has real momentum.</p><p><strong>If you're technically strong, ambitious and ready for a move that offers more than just another Finance Manager title, this deserves your attention.</strong></p><p>For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMjk4MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">