<h2>Credit Controller</h2><h3>About the Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy credit control team within an established organisation. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring outstanding debts are chased effectively while maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will play an important role in achieving individual and team targets, whilst also supporting the continuous improvement of credit control processes and administration.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage end-to-end credit control activity across an allocated sales ledger, using telephone, email and written correspondence.</li><li>Work within agreed credit control processes to achieve individual and team collection targets.</li><li>Liaise with the invoicing team and regional managers to resolve queries and disputes that could delay payment.</li><li>Accurately record credit control and customer information using SAGE.</li><li>Issue final demand notices where required.</li><li>Produce monthly reporting for regional teams and the Credit Control Manager, including debtor levels and overdue accounts.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation for escalation to the in-house legal team where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and account information.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident communicating with customers, organised in their approach and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' experience working in a credit control role.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>The ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with good numerical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Previous experience using SAGE or similar accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Core Competencies</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to the wider team.</li><li>Demonstrates energy, initiative and a proactive approach.</li><li>Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.</li><li>Committed to delivering high standards of accuracy and customer service.</li><li>Willing to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of team processes.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join an established organisation where you will be part of a supportive credit control function and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative environment.</p><p>If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTE1MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h3>Interim Debt Recovery Specialist</h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Basingstoke (Office-Based)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim Contract | Initial 3-Month Assignment<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate / Short Notice Preferred</p><br><br>The Opportunity<br><br><p>We are supporting a well-established organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Debt Recovery Specialist</strong> to join the business on an initial 3-month interim basis. This role will focus on managing a portfolio of overdue and defaulted accounts, delivering effective recovery solutions while maintaining a customer-focused approach.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on collections or recovery professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and make an immediate impact.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of overdue, delinquent and defaulted accounts.</li><li>Proactively contact customers to discuss outstanding balances and agree appropriate repayment solutions.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans, settlements and recovery strategies.</li><li>Assess individual customer circumstances and determine the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders and external third parties to progress recovery activities.</li><li>Support litigation, insolvency and other complex recovery processes where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions and case activity.</li><li>Ensure all activity is conducted in line with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve recovery processes and operational efficiency.</li></ul><br><br>About You<br><br><ul><li>Previous experience within debt recovery, collections, credit control or arrears management.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage challenging conversations professionally and effectively.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing a varied caseload.</li><li>Strong IT and systems skills.</li><li>Experience within a regulated financial services environment is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer<br><br><ul><li>Initial 3-month interim assignment with potential for extension.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team.</li><li>Varied workload with autonomy and responsibility from day one.</li><li>Basingstoke-based office location.</li></ul><p><strong>Suitable for candidates from debt recovery, collections, arrears management, financial services collections, commercial recoveries or credit control backgrounds.</strong></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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNzA4NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager)</h1><p><strong>Location: Central London</strong><br /> <strong>Salary: Competitive + Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Transactional Manager (Finance Operations Manager).</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, multi-site organisation operating across the UK and Europe. The business is experiencing significant growth and requires a commercially minded finance leader to oversee and enhance its transactional finance function.</p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the end-to-end finance operations function, leading a team across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and cash management, while driving process improvements, automation and operational excellence.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional who enjoys improving processes, leveraging technology and building scalable finance operations within a growing business.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Finance Operations</h3><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day transactional finance function, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing and banking activities.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely invoicing across multiple entities and locations.</li><li>Oversee cash allocation, bank reconciliations and cash management processes.</li><li>Manage supplier payment runs and working capital processes.</li><li>Drive strong credit control and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support month-end close by ensuring reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and balance sheet integrity across operational finance.</li></ul><h3>Process Improvement & Automation</h3><p>A key part of the role will be identifying opportunities to improve, simplify and automate finance processes.</p><p>You will:</p><ul><li>Review existing workflows and identify efficiencies across AP, AR and banking.</li><li>Reduce manual processes through automation and better use of systems.</li><li>Lead finance systems enhancements and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to improve operational effectiveness.</li><li>Support finance transformation projects and technology implementations.</li><li>Develop KPI reporting to monitor team performance and process efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop a transactional finance team.</li><li>Create a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement and high-quality service.</li><li>Ensure workloads are effectively managed and prioritised.</li><li>Develop team capability through coaching, training and performance management.</li><li>Improve resilience through documentation, process standardisation and cross-training.</li></ul><h3>Controls & Governance</h3><ul><li>Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional finance processes.</li><li>Ensure finance policies and procedures are clearly documented and adhered to.</li><li>Support audit requirements and strengthen the overall control environment.</li><li>Identify operational risks and implement practical improvements.</li></ul><h3>Stakeholder Management</h3><ul><li>Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams.</li><li>Act as a trusted business partner while maintaining appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Support the wider business with process improvements, training and finance best practices.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing transactional finance teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, banking and financial controls.</li><li>Demonstrable experience improving finance processes and driving automation.</li><li>Strong systems and ERP experience.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.</li></ul><h2>Most Important Things (MITs)</h2><p>The client is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong academic and professional background.</li><li>Proven team management experience, including developing teams and improving AP/AR processes.</li><li>Experience within a multi-site environment, ideally from sectors such as retail, hospitality, property, real estate or other customer-facing businesses.</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Finance transformation or systems implementation experience.</li><li>Exposure to ERP and finance automation tools such as Sage Intacct, Yooz or similar platforms.</li><li>Experience within a fast-growing or private equity-backed business.</li><li>Multi-entity finance experience.</li><li>Strong reporting and KPI development capabilities.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a high-growth, PE-backed organisation at an exciting stage of its journey.</li><li>Significant exposure to finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>A highly visible role with genuine opportunity to shape and enhance the finance function.</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong opportunities for personal and professional development.</li></ul><p> </p><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41ODI5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a well-established business based in Southampton area on a 3-month temporary contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and confident credit professional who enjoys building relationships with customers while ensuring outstanding debt is collected efficiently and professionally.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of B2B customer accounts</p><p>Chasing overdue invoices by telephone, email and written correspondence</p><p>Reducing aged debt and maintaining cash flow targets Building strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Resolving invoice and payment queries promptly</p><p>Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts Producing debtor reports and escalating high-risk accounts where necessary</p><p>Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc administration duties</p><p>About You Previous experience within a Credit Control role</p><p>Strong B2B collections experience</p><p>Confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills</p><p>Able to manage workloads and prioritise effectively Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills</p><p>Comfortable using finance systems and Microsoft Excel</p><p>Available immediately or at short notice</p><p>The Benefits</p><p>Immediate start available</p><p>Friendly and supportive finance team</p><p>Valuable experience within a reputable organisation</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci44MTM2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1tlgwdw" data-end="223" data-start="203" dir="auto">Credit Controller</h2><p data-end="463" data-start="225" dir="auto"><strong data-start="225" data-end="238">Location:</strong> Near Datchet<br data-start="246" data-end="249" /> <strong data-end="258" data-start="249">Rate:</strong> £17.00-£20.00 per hour + holiday pay (DOE)<br / data-end="304" data-start="301"> <strong data-start="304" data-end="317">Contract:</strong> Temporary with potential to become permanent<br data-start="362" / data-end="365"> <strong data-start="365" data-end="385">Working Pattern:</strong> 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for the right person</p><p data-end="714" data-start="465" dir="auto">We're recruiting for an experienced <strong data-end="522" data-start="501">Credit Controller</strong> to join a busy finance team. This is a high-volume role managing a large customer ledger, so we're looking for someone with a strong accounting background and solid reconciliation experience.</p><h3 data-end="740" data-section-id="1ebdpq3" dir="auto" data-start="716">Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1195" data-start="742"><li data-start="742" data-end="806" data-section-id="7c0ulv">Manage a ledger of approximately <strong data-start="777" data-end="806">700-800 customer accounts</strong></li><li data-end="851" data-section-id="xc4bok" data-start="807">Chase outstanding debt via phone and email</li><li data-section-id="vj6faq" data-end="925" data-start="852">Complete detailed <strong data-end="899" data-start="872">account reconciliations</strong> and resolve discrepancies</li><li data-start="926" data-section-id="12u1qpy" data-end="1004">Investigate aged debt and identify solutions to recover outstanding balances</li><li data-section-id="hlisn0" data-end="1049" data-start="1005">Maintain accurate customer account records</li><li data-section-id="w02sfw" data-end="1102" data-start="1050">Use <strong data-end="1065" data-start="1056">Excel</strong>, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs</li><li data-end="1195" data-section-id="aweyeo" data-start="1103">Work closely with the wider finance team and support with accounting duties where required</li></ul><h3 data-end="1210" data-section-id="hoele0" data-start="1197" dir="auto">About you</h3><ul data-start="1212" data-end="1647"><li data-section-id="ri6hge" data-end="1255" data-start="1212"><strong data-start="1214" data-end="1255">5-10 years' Credit Control experience</strong></li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1336" data-section-id="n55whq">Strong accounting background with proven <strong data-end="1325" data-start="1299">account reconciliation</strong> experience</li><li data-start="1337" data-end="1400" data-section-id="glh1vc">Comfortable managing a high-volume ledger of 700-800 accounts</li><li data-section-id="i13bfy" data-end="1459" data-start="1401">Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs</li><li data-start="1460" data-section-id="1sfugt5" data-end="1512">Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach</li><li data-start="1513" data-end="1570" data-section-id="lcpnol">Hardworking and willing to prove yourself in a new role</li><li data-end="1647" data-section-id="xu2ghi" data-start="1571">Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team</li></ul><p data-end="1918" data-is-last-node="" dir="auto" data-start="1649" data-is-only-node="">This is an immediate-start temporary position with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. The initial requirement is 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for someone who demonstrates they can manage the workload effectively.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNTQyODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Eastleigh</strong> to recruit a <strong>Credit Controller.</strong> The Credit Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£30,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>multiple bonus'!</strong> (Attendance bonus, credit control target bonus and a Christmas bonus)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email</li><li>Managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries</li><li>Resolve invoice queries with Admin/Account Managers</li><li>Setting up payment plans where required</li><li>Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams</li><li>Escalating overdue accounts when necessary</li><li>Supporting month-end finance processes</li><li>Daily banking reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Previous experience in credit control is preferred</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Good attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Confident using Sage and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</li><li>Professional and customer-focused approach</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDc2NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Bath, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2 - 3 months</p><p><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £15.38ph - £16.41ph</p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong>Full Time</strong></p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>30<strong> - </strong>35 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or drop me an email with a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjI0MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Northeast Bristol, who are looking for a Credit Controller to join their team on a 12-month Fixed term contract.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12 Month FTC</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £27,000 - £29,000</p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Hybrid working available following initial training period</p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li><li>Credit Control or Customer Service background beneficial</li></ul><p>For more information on this role, please apply online or email a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNzIzOTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Credit Controller - Temporary</strong></h3><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Radley (Hybrid)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 equivalent<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 2-month contract - potential to be extended<br /><strong>Start date:</strong> 12th October<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Part-time hours would be considered if required</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are working with an established organisation based in Radley that are looking for a Credit Controller to join them on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The role will involve:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments</li><li>Managing repayment plans </li><li>Supporting the fees team with termly billing</li><li>Initiating formal debt recovery where required</li><li>Liaising with debt collection agencies when necessary</li></ul><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>We're looking for someone with:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong Excel skills </li><li>Excellent communication and written skills</li><li>Strong organisation and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive, hands-on attitude</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDI1MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Datchet<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £17.00-£20.00 per hour + holiday pay (DOE)<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary with potential to become permanent<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for the right person</p><p> </p><p>We're recruiting for an experienced <strong>Credit Controller</strong> to join a busy finance team. This is a high-volume role managing a large customer ledger, so we're looking for someone with a strong accounting background and solid reconciliation experience.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>Manage a ledger of approximately <strong>700-800 customer accounts</strong></p><p>Chase outstanding debt via phone and email</p><p>Complete detailed <strong>account reconciliations</strong> and resolve discrepancies</p><p>Investigate aged debt and identify solutions to recover outstanding balances</p><p>Maintain accurate customer account records</p><p>Use <strong>Excel</strong>, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups</p><p>Work closely with the wider finance team and support with accounting duties where required</p><p>About you</p><p><strong>5 plus Credit Control experience</strong></p><p>Strong accounting background with proven <strong>account reconciliation</strong> experience</p><p>Comfortable managing a high-volume ledger of 700-800 accounts</p><p>Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups</p><p>Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach</p><p>Hardworking and willing to prove yourself in a new role</p><p>Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team</p><p>This is an immediate-start temporary position with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. The initial requirement is 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for someone who demonstrates they can manage the workload effectively.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4xMTkzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Finance Administrator - Temporary</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Harwell <br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 16-20 hours per week<br />£28,000 (FTE) </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are currently recruiting for a <strong>Finance Administrator </strong>to join a business on a temporary 3-month basis. This is a part-time role, working 16-20 hours per week, and would suit an experienced finance administrator. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll support the day-to-day finance and administration function, working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Raising and sending supplier purchase orders using Sage 50</li><li>Receiving goods and maintaining accurate records on Sage 50</li><li>Processing and coding supplier invoices, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders and delivery notes</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any queries</li><li>Raising sales orders and invoices</li><li>Carrying out weekly debtor chasing and supporting timely customer payments</li><li>Liaising with suppliers regarding delivery dates and following up on delays</li><li>Supporting import/export administration and ensuring goods move through customs efficiently</li><li>Providing general finance and site administration support as required</li><li>Maintaining accurate documentation and records</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Purchase orders and purchase invoices</li><li>Sales orders, invoicing and credit control/debtor management</li><li>Sage 50 (desirable) </li><li>Microsoft Office, particularly Excel/spreadsheets</li><li>Working with suppliers and customers</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDkyNzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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 class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing UK financial services business in the appointment of a Debt Recovery Specialist.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recoveries or collections professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of delinquent, defaulted and impaired lending accounts, working across personal, commercial and asset finance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to manage more complex cases and develop your experience across the full recovery lifecycle.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">As a Debt Recovery Specialist, you'll be responsible for progressing accounts through the recovery process, using sound judgement to determine the most appropriate strategy for each individual case.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll combine commercial awareness, negotiation skills and customer care to maximise recoveries, minimise losses and achieve fair outcomes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing and progressing delinquent and defaulted accounts.</li><li>Contacting customers via telephone, email, letter, SMS and other approved channels.</li><li>Assessing individual circumstances and determining appropriate recovery strategies.</li><li>Negotiating repayment arrangements, settlements and sustainable resolutions.</li><li>Identifying vulnerable customers and applying appropriate forbearance.</li><li>Supporting asset recovery, repossessions and enforcement activity.</li><li>Working closely with solicitors, insolvency practitioners, recovery agents, valuers and auction houses.</li><li>Supporting litigation and insolvency cases, including bankruptcies, IVAs, administrations and liquidations.</li><li>Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring all activity is fully documented.</li><li>Producing portfolio and management information.</li><li>Identifying risks, trends and opportunities to improve recovery performance.</li><li>Ensuring all activity complies with legal, regulatory and company requirements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who is professional, resilient, commercially aware and customer focused, with the confidence to have challenging conversations and make sound decisions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have experience in:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Debt recoveries</li><li>Collections</li><li>Debt resolution</li><li>Credit control</li><li>Financial services</li><li>Customer service within a regulated environment</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience of defaulted lending, commercial debt, asset finance, enforcement or insolvency would be particularly advantageous.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confidence handling difficult or sensitive conversations.</li><li>Strong judgement and problem-solving ability.</li><li>Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise a varied caseload.</li><li>Strong IT and systems capability.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.</li><li>A genuine understanding of treating customers fairly and achieving positive outcomes.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE).</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme.</li><li>Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>4x annual salary death in service.</li><li>4% employer pension contribution / 5% employee.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Wellbeing and social events.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for career development within a growing financial services organisation.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced collections or recoveries professional looking for a role offering greater responsibility, variety and exposure to complex recovery cases, we'd love 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTcxMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a Portsmouth based organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for up to 3 months.</p><p>Based on site in the Porstmouth area.</p><p>CIMA/ACCA or QBE.</p><p>As Finance Manager you will strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</p><p>* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>* Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</p><p>* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</p><p>* Apply UK Charities SORP accounting requirements for the Trust and UK GAAP (FRS 102) requirements for the subsidiary.</p><p>* Support implementation and ongoing compliance with the revised FRS 102 lease accounting requirements (Section 20).</p><p>* Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</p><p> </p><p>* Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</p><p> </p><p>* Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42MzQ5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>high-tech manufacturer</strong> based in <strong>Didcot</strong> to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.</p><p><strong>SME and Manufacturing</strong> experience is desirable for this role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Qualified Finance Manager/Controller to work for a Property company based in Central London.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director this role will suit someone that is looking to take that next step into a Finance Manager/Controller position. Managing 2 people this role will involve:</p><ul><li>Ownership of the financial management </li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and year end financial statements</li><li>Prepare and review monthly and annual financial reporting, including income statements, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow reporting and variance analysis.</li><li>Review Licence Agreements, MOAs (Managed Occupier Agreements), OOAs (Office Occupation Agreements) and other contractual documentation</li><li>Oversee the monthly and quarterly billing process</li><li>Oversight of Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations</li><li>Quarterly VAT returns</li></ul><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li>5 days in the office</li><li>Must be qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA equivilant</li><li>Property experience is essential</li><li>Great opportunity for someone to take the next step</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS4wNzQxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li><strong> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</strong></li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, <strong>particularly around revenue recognition</strong>, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase 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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cobham, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.</p><p>The initial contract is for <strong>3 months</strong>, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently <strong>not guaranteed</strong>.</p><p>The successful candidate will initially be expected to work <strong>five days per week on site</strong> to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to <strong>four days per week on site</strong>, subject to performance and business requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>The role would suit an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant</strong> who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.</strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</strong></li><li><strong>£3,000 completion bonus</strong></li><li><strong>3-month initial contract</strong></li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially <strong>5 days per week on site</strong></li><li>Potential to move to <strong>4 days per week on site</strong> once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful international asset-focused investment and advisory business.</p><p> With operations spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, the organisation operates within a complex, fast-paced and commercially driven environment, providing a broad range of asset, lending, investment and advisory solutions. Following continued growth and expansion, the business is seeking an experienced Director of International Financial Control to lead its finance function across EMEA and APAC.</p><p> This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional looking to combine technical excellence with commercial influence. Reporting into senior global leadership, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance, treasury, tax and finance operations across multiple international jurisdictions while leading the continued development of a scalable, best-in-class finance function.</p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial control and reporting activities across EMEA and APAC.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Manage regional consolidations and support global group reporting requirements.</li><li>Drive improvements across financial controls, governance, risk management and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making, transactions and commercial initiatives.</li><li>Provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and business performance analysis.</li><li>Oversee international tax, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Lead finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Build, mentor and develop a high-performing international finance team across multiple locations.</li><li>Support organisational growth, acquisitions and strategic business projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, International Controller or Finance Director capacity within a complex international organisation.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, consolidations, audit, tax, controls and compliance.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction finance operations.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic business decisions.</li><li>Strong understanding of governance, risk management and financial control frameworks.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.</li><li>Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience within professional services, financial services, asset-based lending, investment, advisory or related sectors would be advantageous.</li><li>Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or transformational environments is highly desirable.</li></ul><p> <strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£120,000 - £150,000 base salary DOE.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working environment.</li><li>International leadership role with significant visibility across the business.</li><li>Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives and finance transformation projects.</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders across a global organisation.</li><li>Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture.</li><li>Long-term progression opportunities within a growing international business.</li></ul><p> This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior finance leader seeking a broad, commercially focused international controllership role within a growing global organisation, offering significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE0ODUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Reporting Manager you will manage all the UK accounting, tax and financial reporting including audit support, tax filings, technical accounting and controls. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the UK accounting control function,</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls over the balance sheet including accruals, provisions, working capital, liquidity,</li><li>Fixed assets, US GAAP and IFRS reporting</li><li>Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and other regional reporting for branch locations.</li><li>Consolidations</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger balances</li><li>Coordinate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Cash management including working capital</li><li>Responsible for the banking processes for all UK entities and branches.</li><li>Stock and inventory accounting</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements for all UK entities and branches in accordance with local GAAP.</li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns</li><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, coordinate activities and manage direct and indirect reports</li><li>Manage and provide ongoing individual and team</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive financial accounting and reporting experience who can demonstrate a strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, JSOX, VAT and tax regulations. You will also have proven ability to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture as required. This is an excellent role within a fast moving and high growth business in Milton Keynes.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Reporting Manager is working on a Hybrid basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £75-85K + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDkxMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">