<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><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>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Forensic Accountant for our client in Hatfield, for a period of up to 6 months. </p><p>The position of Interim Forensic Accountant will require the following;</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant </li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>In depth, forensic analytical skills to investigate multiple data reports / reconciliations / discrepancies etc.</li><li>VAT analysis and reporting experience</li><li>Contract reconciliations, sourcing documents, commissions</li><li>HMRC / Audit intermediary liaison</li><li>Hands-on approach, good personality, receptive to ideas</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to implement and improve existing processes</li><li>Strong excel skills (VLOOKUP's and pivot tables minimum)</li><li>Sage experience, or similar ERP</li><li>Hospitality or similar fast moving industry - preferred</li><li><strong>SME BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL</strong></li></ul><p>The position of Interim Forensic Accountant is paying competitively on a daily rate basis, and due to the nature of the requirements, will be 100% based onsite. This is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMTgyMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Support monthly and annual group consolidations.</li><li>Manage month-end close and journals for head office and holding entities.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules under IFRS and FRS 102.</li><li>Support board reporting, management accounts and covenant reporting.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisers.</li><li>Integrate acquired entities into group reporting.</li><li>Improve consolidation processes, controls and documentation.</li><li>Support ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial accountant will be qualified. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These temporary Financial Accountant will be paying circa £350-£400 per day, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjM3MjYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with a Family Office in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Accountant for 7 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Accountant to join their finance team for a period of 8 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Deliver timely, regular and robust monthly and year-end close processes, embedding a more analytical approach.</li><li>Improve the quality, timeliness and efficiency of financial reporting at both entity level and consolidated reporting.</li><li>Ensure accounting treatments comply with relevant accounting standards and adhere to Group standards and policies.</li><li>Support and enhance the production of automated management reporting that provides meaningful business insight to enable decisions making and financial visibility.</li><li>Deliver integrated financial reporting across all Group entities, including Investments, Real Estate, Automotive and Operational activities.</li><li>Support the finance team with statutory audits across multiple entities and business units.</li><li>Assist with external reporting requirements, including regulatory filings and tax-related reporting.</li><li>Support Group cash flow management and forecasting.</li><li>Assist with treasury-related reporting and banking activities as required. </li><li>Support ad hoc finance projects and initiatives as required by the CFO.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement across the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful interim Financial Accountant will be qualified accountant (ACA/CA) who comes from an audit background. You will have 1-2 years experience working within an SME Financial Services firm where you have worked within a small finance team providing hands on reporting support across multiple entities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must be immediate or on a 2 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a London based Family Office who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Accountant for 8 months. This is a genuinely hands-on role which gives you the opportunity to work within a truly collaborative, team orientated firm.</p><p>This role will be office based 4 days per week with one day per week working from home.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Financial Accountant role will be paying £425 - £450 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi42ODkxMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Trainee Management Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes, <br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Benefits:</strong> Study support and career development</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Management Accountant to join an established finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounting and progress with professional studies.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, cash flow reporting and general accounting activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, a convenient location close to a train station and support towards further professional qualifications. Excel skills are really imporatnt in this role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of accounts and the day-to-day running of the finance department.</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.</li><li>Assist with contract costing updates and work-in-progress (WIP) journals.</li><li>Maintain sales control accounts, including sales and machine cost of sales.</li><li>Update order reconciliations and prepare prepayment journals.</li><li>Prepare and upload APR reports and process general journals.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation.</li><li>Assist with cash flow preparation and bank liquidity reporting.</li><li>Reconcile customer deposits and purchase reserves.</li><li>Support the setup of new customers and process intercompany invoices.</li><li>Provide general finance administration support and assist with ad hoc assignments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and wider administration teams, providing holiday and sickness cover when required.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a corporate environment.</li><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, with an interest in progressing towards ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, at intermediate level or above.</li><li>Experience using SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Study support and the opportunity to progress towards further professional qualifications.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of management accounting activities.</li><li>The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Financial Controller.</li></ul><p>If you are looking to build on your existing finance experience and develop your career in management accounting, this could be an excellent next step.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTEyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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><strong>Temporary Accountant Role </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Abingdon (hybrid)</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 - 8 weeks</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £50,000 (hourly equivalent)</li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> Monday 12th October</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role will involve:</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing and supporting the Accounts Payable team</li><li>Handling and resolving complex supplier and payment queries</li><li>Managing payment runs and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Supporting with management accounts and wider month-end activities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience producing management accounts</li><li>Comfortable managing a small team</li><li>Happy to be hands on with Accounts Payable</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDY1NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time, 30 hrs)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)<br /> <strong>Job type:</strong> Permanent, part-time</p><p><strong>About the company</strong><br /> Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established, growing business on the appointment of a part-time Assistant Management Accountant. With a loyal customer base across the UK and overseas, the company is known for combining excellent value with outstanding customer support.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong><br /> Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help keep the finance function running efficiently by ensuring transactions are processed accurately, records are kept to a high standard and management information is produced on time. This is a varied, hands-on role with exposure across multiple areas of finance, within a growing business.</p><p><strong>Package and working pattern</strong></p><ul><li>£38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)</li><li>30-hour working week</li><li>9:00am-3:00pm or 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday</li><li>Hybrid working, with up to two days per week from home</li><li>Varied role with exposure across multiple areas of finance</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs</li><li>Sales ledger: raising customer invoices and credit notes, processing refunds and adjustments, and reconciling customer accounts</li><li>Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, posting receipts and payments, and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Month-end support: balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals and monthly management accounts</li><li>Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and maintaining supporting documentation</li><li>Producing regular sales and financial reports, and maintaining reporting spreadsheets and dashboards</li><li>Maintaining financial records in Xero, supporting CRM and billing systems, and contributing to process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Essential</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role</li><li>Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Experience with accounting softwares, ideally Xero</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and VAT preparation</li><li>Experience with CRM systems</li><li>SME experience</li></ul><p>You will be organised, reliable and proactive, comfortable working independently while being a strong team player, and trusted to handle confidential information.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41OTQ1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Group Tax Analyst - Interim Contract</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £400 per day<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Initial 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months<br /><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3-month interim contract, with potential for extension.</p><p>This is a key role providing cover within the Group Tax function, working closely with the Group Head of Tax and wider Finance teams across the UK and Europe.</p><p>The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, take ownership of key tax accounting and reporting activities, and provide immediate support across a broad range of UK and international tax matters.</p><p>This would suit an experienced Corporate Tax / Tax Accounting professional with previous in-house experience who is comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support UK corporate tax compliance and reporting activities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and support monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting.</p></li><li><p>Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.</p></li><li><p>Assist with corporate tax budgeting and forecasting.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and calculate management fees and support associated tax considerations.</p></li><li><p>Assist with transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Support Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns.</p></li><li><p>Undertake CFC analysis and support international tax activities.</p></li><li><p>Manage and support UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.</p></li><li><p>Support US quarterly corporate tax reporting.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with Finance teams across the UK and Europe on corporate tax matters.</p></li><li><p>Provide support and analysis on international taxation issues, including transfer pricing.</p></li><li><p>Support tax activities relating to acquisitions, business transfers and wider transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) across the European group.</p></li><li><p>Provide support across VAT and employment tax matters where required.</p></li><li><p>Assist the Group Head of Tax with ad hoc tax projects and strategic initiatives.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We are looking for someone who can quickly understand an existing tax environment and become a valuable member of the team.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Strong experience in <strong>UK corporate tax</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Previous <strong>in-house / industry experience</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong tax accounting and reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across international tax matters.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>transfer pricing, CFC and/or CbCR</strong>.</p></li><li><p>ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical and numerical skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, commercially minded approach.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently and make an immediate contribution.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with <strong>ONESOURCE Corporate Tax and/or BPC</strong> would be advantageous.</p><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li><p>£400 per day</p></li><li><p>Initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend to 6 months</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Bracknell, 3 days remotely</p></li><li><p>Immediate / ASAP start</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work closely with the Group Head of Tax</p></li><li><p>Broad exposure to UK and international corporate tax</p></li><li><p>High-impact interim assignment within an established Group Finance function</p></li></ul><p><strong>If you are an experienced corporate tax professional who can hit the ground running and is available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45NjY5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a Wiltshire-based business to recruit an experienced Stock Accountant on a 6-month temporary contract.</p><p>This is a hands-on role supporting the finance team through a busy period, with a strong focus on stock accounting, project analysis, and manufacturing finance.</p><p>Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory reporting, investigating stock variances, and providing meaningful analysis to support business performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile stock and inventory accounts</p><p>Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and valuation issues</p><p>Support monthly management accounts preparation</p><p>Analyse manufacturing costs, work-in-progress and inventory movements</p><p>Work closely with operations, supply chain and production teams</p><p>Assist with project accounting and cost tracking across multiple projects</p><p>Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making</p><p>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</p><p>Ensure accurate SAP transactional reporting and data integrity</p><p>Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools</p><p>Experience Required</p><p>Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory controls</p><p>Experience supporting project accounting activities</p><p>Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis</p><p>Experience using SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</p><p>Desirable Experience of cost accounting</p><p>Exposure to ERP system implementations or process improvements</p><p>Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTk2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Chipping Norton that are looking for a Management Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end, journals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Produce and deliver financial performance packs</li><li>Business partner with Site Managers, providing financial insight and support</li><li>Professionally challenge and influence stakeholders within finance and the wider business</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or finalist)</li><li>Must be able to drive</li><li>Available to start in the next week</li><li>Previous experience in similar position</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzM3MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Accountant on a short term basis for a well-established bookkeeping and accountancy practice near Cirencester.</p><p>Working directly with the Director, you will play a key role in preparing management accounts and draft year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who can quickly become productive and work with minimal supervision.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.</p><p>Assisting with the preparation of draft year-end accounts.</p><p>Reviewing bookkeeping records and ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p><p>Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.</p><p>Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting compliance requirements.</p><p>Liaising with the Managing Director regarding client work and deadlines.</p><p>Providing general accounting and bookkeeping support as required.</p><p>Skills & Experience Required</p><p>Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is highly desirable.</p><p>Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.</p><p>Experience preparing management accounts and draft statutory/year-end accounts.</p><p>Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.</p><p>Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.</p><p>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzYyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Temporary Financial Controller Role</strong></p><ul><li>2 month temporary role</li><li>Mainly remote, occasional travel to Oxfordshire</li><li>£65,000 - £70,000 equivalent</li><li>Interviews next week</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage payroll and lead the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare the monthly Board pack and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee cashflow management and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, ensuring accurate financial records.</li><li>Take responsibility for financial reporting and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must have Xero experience.</strong></li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzI0NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting a part-time Accountant on a permanent basis. This role will be based onsite 5 days a week with flexible hours, 20-25 hours a week. This role would suit someone with experience of working in an SME who is happy to be hands on.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The part-time Accountant will be responsible for a range of duties, and ultimately responsible for the businesses finances. This is a standalone role requiring someone with previous experience of working in a small business. This role will start before Christmas so you must be available immediately or on a short notice period. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Invoice processing - sales ledger and purchase ledger.</li><li>Bank reconciliations.</li><li>Journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Management accounts preparation.</li><li>Preparing payroll data.</li><li>Working closely with the management team and consulting on the financial position of the business.</li><li>Cashflow management.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Required experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience of working in a small business.</li><li>Experience of preparing management accounts.</li><li>Intermediate level excel (vlookups and pivot tables).</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to work in a standalone role.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000 - £50,000 FTE.</li><li>20-25 hours a week.</li><li>5 days onsite preferred, flexible hours.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Auto enrolment pension.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAwODQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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 recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for our client near Watford, for a period of 4-6 months. </p><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager will require the following skills and experience;</p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified or qualified by experience.</li><li>Experience as a Project Accountant, Management Accountant or similar, with substantial project accounting responsibilities.</li><li>Strong project costing and management reporting skills. financial reporting, cost tracking and analysis.</li><li>Experience with month-end close, management accounts and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and stakeholder communication.</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise deadlines and adapt quickly.</li><li>Ability to navigate and extract, interpret and reconcile project-related data.</li><li>Experience in engineering, field services, maintenance, construction or facilities management.</li><li>Experience with ERP/project accounting systems and finance process improvements</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups and financial modelling.</li><li>Previous SME experience</li></ul><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager will be hired on an interim daily rate basis, it will be based 100% onsite and is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuNTkzNjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>🚨 <strong>INTERIM PROJECT ACCOUNTANT | CIRCA £300 PER DAY | HYBRID</strong></p><p>I'm currently recruiting for an experienced <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join a leading organisation on an initial contract through to <strong>December 2026</strong>, with potential for extension.</p><p>💰 <strong>Circa £300 per day</strong><br /> 📍 <strong>Hybrid</strong> - 2/3 days WFH, with travel to operational sites and London/Midlands offices<br /> 📅 <strong>Initial contract to December 2026 - potential extension</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> with strong experience supporting operational and business projects.</p><p>The role will involve:</p><p>🔹 Managing and reporting on multiple projects running in parallel<br /> 🔹 Costing savings and tracking financial benefits<br /> 🔹 Supporting process implementation and ongoing monitoring<br /> 🔹 Working closely with MDs, Performance Directors and Depot Managers<br /> 🔹 Challenging and influencing operational stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Preparing and delivering senior-level presentations<br /> 🔹 Supporting month-end and strategy presentations</p><p>You'll need to be <strong>commercial, confident, highly organised and an excellent communicator</strong>, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage effectively with senior operational stakeholders.</p><p>🚗 A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with business travel expenses reimbursed.</p><p>If you're available or know someone who could be a good fit, please <strong>contact me for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.</strong></p><p>#ProjectAccountant #Interim #FinanceJobs #ProjectFinance #CommercialFinance #Accountancy #FinanceRecruitment</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy41ODMzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Management Accountant for a Havant based business on a temporary basis.</p><p>This role would ideally be office-based.</p><p> </p><p>This role may be either full-time or part-time, office based.</p><p>We can be flexible regarding hours, although the individual will need to spend time in the office to support system processes and knowledge transfer.</p><p>To strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><ul><li>Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</li><li>Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</li><li>Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</li><li>Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</li></ul><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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zODU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p>Location: Epsom, Surrey<br />Duration: Immediate start until 17th/18th December 2026<br />Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella)<br />Working pattern: 5 days per week, fully office-based</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join an established education organisation on a short-term interim basis.</p><p>This is an immediate requirement to provide hands-on support to a busy finance function during a period of increased workload and staff absence.</p><p>The successful candidate will be stepping into a varied, all-round finance role, helping to clear an existing backlog, support day-to-day financial operations and ensure key deadlines are met.</p><p>There are several immediate priorities, including preparation for an upcoming board meeting, budgeting, outstanding financial administration and payroll.</p><p>This role would suit someone with previous interim experience who is confident working autonomously, can quickly adapt to new environments and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into a varied workload.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Providing all-round finance support across the organisation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate supplier records and dealing with supplier queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Raising invoices for school fees and additional provision.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reconciling bank receipts and remittances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with local authorities regarding payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring aged debtors, following up on outstanding fees and investigating discrepancies.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring cash flow and bank balances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing regular bank reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reviewing staff expense claims, checking supporting receipts and authorising payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information for board meetings.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assisting with budgets for two schools.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing journals and other financial transactions, ensuring the finance system remains up to date.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing quarterly VAT returns.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing monthly payroll, including updating payroll information, reviewing reports and arranging payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing new starter and leaver information, staff payroll queries and pension queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with the external payroll provider and ensuring PAYE payments are made to HMRC.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records and filing.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Providing general financial reporting support your line manager and assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li><p>Part-qualified Management Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or with a CIMA qualification.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience completing multiple interim assignments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong all-round finance experience, covering both transactional finance and management accounting.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience of payroll processing and administration is essential.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Sage Payroll experience would be highly beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience with Sage HR would also be advantageous.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience within an independent school or education environment would be beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience using iSAMS and iFinance would be an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Comfortable working within a small finance team and taking ownership of tasks.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and hit the ground running.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong communication skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li><p>Immediate start required.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contract running until 17th/18th December 2026.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Fully office-based in Epsom, five days per week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>40-hour working week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>£200-£250 per day (Umbrella).</p><br><br></li><li><p>Enhanced DBS check required, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTU5NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">