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Head of Transactional Finance
  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Abingdon</strong> to recruit a <strong>Head of Transactional Finance</strong>. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.</li><li>Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.</li><li>Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.</li><li>Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective KPI's across departments, under direct responsibility.</li><li>Oversee the Intercompany policies and procedures, ensuring reconciliations are performed regularly and discrepancies resolved, per policy.</li><li>Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Strong people management and development essential</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment</li><li>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-18T15:31:03Z
Financial Controller
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Finance Controller on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days…</strong></p><p>Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Financial Controller Role…</strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review</li><li>Maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions</li><li>Oversee and control of cash flow management</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience within a controllership position</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency</li><li>Prior multi-site experience advantageous</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter</p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><p>c£80k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Wellbeing package </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci41MTUwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-10T17:55:49Z
Management Accountant
  • Hampshire, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is working with a well-established, values-led organisation based in Winchester to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in providing professional, thoughtful and efficient finance support within a busy and dynamic organisation.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the wider finance team, the Management Accountant will play a key part in delivering a high-quality finance service across the organisation and its associated entities. The role contributes to all areas of finance activity, including financial analysis, reporting, budget management, VAT management, compliance and process improvement. The successful candidate will also provide support to the payroll function and the wider accounts team, and will be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and suggest improvements as part of the ongoing development of the department.</p><p>The successful candidate will keep up to date with changes in financial legislation and will have a solid understanding of producing statutory accounts and managing external audits. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, combining professionalism and empathy to ensure fair, consistent and effective financial solutions.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Management Accountant</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Winchester, Hampshire</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£40,000 - £45,000 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experience</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent, full-time (08.30 - 17.00, Mon-Fri). Part-time considered, minimum 30 hours per week</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare timely, accurate monthly and periodic management accounts.</li><li>Carry out month-end close procedures, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor income streams and related expenditure, providing analysis as required.</li><li>Support scenario modelling relating to volumes, pricing and related allocations.</li><li>Contribute to month-end reporting processes, ensuring deadlines and financial procedures are met.</li><li>Assist in producing financial reports for senior leadership and the board.</li><li>Prepare annual statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiary, working closely with external auditors.</li><li>Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timely submission and compliance with statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of the general ledger and accurate transaction coding.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset management, including additions, disposals and depreciation.</li><li>Support compliance with Companies Act, Charity Act, VAT, Corporation Tax, payroll and Gift Aid regulations, as applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Budget Management</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with financial reports for performance analysis and KPI reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with budget holders.</li><li>Prepare rolling financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor capital expenditure and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Support decision-making and organisational projects with modelling and forecasting.</li></ul><p><strong>VAT Management and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and assist with prompt VAT returns.</li><li>Review transaction processing for VAT accuracy.</li><li>Keep up to date with VAT legislation and implement changes as required.</li><li>Support VAT recovery reviews and improvements.</li><li>Assist with VAT registration processes where required.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify improvements to financial processes and reporting.</li><li>Review financial procedures and controls.</li><li>Support the early adoption of new finance processes and systems.</li></ul><p><strong>General</strong></p><ul><li>Any other duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the line manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a high-calibre qualified accountant with excellent management, communication and technical skills, along with strong commercial acumen.</p><p><strong>Experience and Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE.</li><li>Experience in management accounting, producing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and producing statutory accounts.</li><li>Specialist VAT knowledge and group VAT compliance experience.</li><li>Experience in process improvement.</li><li>Experience in managing external audits.</li></ul><p>Desirable: previous experience within a regulated or not-for-profit environment.</p><p><strong>Skills and Abilities</strong></p><ul><li>Enthusiastic about the role of finance in supporting a thriving organisation.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills; experience with finance and management information systems advantageous.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Generous defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Free or heavily subsidised access to a range of on-site facilities and activities.</li><li>Refreshments whilst working, and free meals when on duty.</li><li>Access to an employee assistance programme.</li><li>Further benefits to be discussed with Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzEzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-01T08:40:00Z
Finance Lead
  • Bristol, Bristol
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>FINANCE LEAD - UP TO £55k - HYBRID - BRISTOL </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client with their search for a permanent Finance Lead offering hybrid working and up to £55,000.</p><p>This role offers far more than traditional reporting. You'll act as a true finance business partner, helping shape commercial decisions, improve cost control, identify efficiencies, and support operational performance across multi-site and multi-country contracts.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul class="_2e99433a _082f4705"><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Finance Lead</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £50k - £55k</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Bristol</li><li><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid - Bristol with ad hoc travel to other local office locations (SW/Wales - travel expensed)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul class="_2e99433a _082f4705"><li>Lead client financial reporting with clear commentary and actionable insight.</li><li>Support annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly actuals.</li><li>Drive governance and compliance across the commercial/GMP model.</li><li>Partner with operations to identify savings and performance improvements.</li><li>Manage accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls across complex portfolios.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc analysis and support business improvement initiatives.</li><li>Build strong relationships with client finance teams and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul class="_2e99433a _082f4705"><li>Finalist or qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Strong commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.</li><li>Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.</li><li>Organised, analytical, and comfortable working to tight deadlines.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong Microsoft Office knowledge.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuODk1MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-14T10:53:05Z
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