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- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-09-28T15:44:14Z
- Wantage, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Wantage </strong>to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. This role is <strong>term time only!</strong> The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension.</p><p> </p><p>Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-02T16:05:24Z
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- remote
- Temporary
- 45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><p>We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, growing business on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of the management accounts process, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and controls.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary.</li><li>Production of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports.</li><li>Month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances.</li><li>Support budget and forecasting processes across multiple departments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor key business metrics, profitability and margin performance.</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to support decision-making and cost control.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Support year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Part-qualified, studying, or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role.</li><li>Strong month-end and management accounts experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data.</li><li>Confident communicating with stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>Experience of working within a high-volume transactional environment.</li><li>Exposure to stock, inventory or product-based businesses.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems and BI reporting tools.</li><li>Previous involvement in process improvement initiatives</li></ul><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4wOTg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-17T14:21:57Z
- Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 58000 - 62000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-08T15:37:04Z
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Contract
- 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Accountant - 6 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Oxford | Hybrid | Onsite Parking | £50,000-£55,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business that are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied role covering inventory, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, accounts receivable and month-end reporting, with the opportunity to work closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, Operations and Sales.</p><p>To be considered for this role you must have strong SAP experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage inventory and fixed asset accounting, including valuations, transfers and write-offs.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany balances and multi-currency transactions.</li><li>Prepare monthly inventory and asset reporting.</li><li>Support Accounts Receivable, invoicing and customer reconciliations.</li><li>Perform month-end reconciliations and investigate aged items.</li><li>Support stock counts, audits and external audit requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified.</li><li>Financial accounting experience; inventory experience desirable.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>ERP experience; SAP Business One or S/4HANA desirable.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple 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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjQ0OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-01T14:48:24Z
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-10-09T10:00:10Z
- Farnham, Surrey
- remote
- Permanent
- 38000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2>Management Accountant</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Fully office-based<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 per annum</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance 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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTY1OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-05T09:55:45Z
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Systems Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Milton Keynes | Hybrid | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p>Are you a finance professional with strong experience in financial systems, reporting and data, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and improve how finance operates?</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Milton Keynes, taking ownership of financial systems while working closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for managing and developing financial accounting systems, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and meaningful.</p><p>You'll also have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of the architecture and development of financial systems</li><li>Develop insightful dashboards and reports for financial and non-financial users</li><li>Analyse financial data and improve reporting solutions</li><li>Work with the other teams to design, build and test reporting</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes and controls</li><li>Oversee financial data production and challenge existing outputs</li><li>Support monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li><li>Contribute to wider business projects and strategic analysis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with hands-on experience working with finance systems, financial reporting and data.</p><p>You don't need to be fully qualified. Part-qualified accountants, AAT-qualified candidates and strong finance systems professionals will all be considered.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience working with and developing financial systems and processes</li><li>Strong Excel and computerised accounting systems experience</li><li>Experience producing financial reports, management information or dashboards</li><li>Good understanding of accounting and management accounts</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach to improving systems and processes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays</li><li>3 additional Christmas/New Year closure days</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Professional development and support towards qualifications</li><li>Employee wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent employee discounts and rewards</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>A great opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine <strong>accounting, systems, data and business improvement</strong> rather than being restricted to traditional finance.</p><p>You'll have genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to financial systems and reporting.</p><p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Bhavin Kotecha FCCA at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTQyNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-10T15:46:02Z
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
- 65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-08-21T11:35:10Z
- Wallingford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 40000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Wallingford </strong>to recruit a <strong>Transactional Accountant</strong>. The Transactional Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£42,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>mostly remote working</strong> - you will be required in the office <strong>2-3 times per month!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into accounting system</li><li>Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries</li><li>To ensure that customer invoicing, supplier invoices, expenses and other transactional type tasks are delivered to an acceptable standard and within allotted timescales </li><li>To ensure month end tasks are completed including handovers to management accountants and other analytical / control information such as run rates and deferred pivots </li><li>To ensure the support and other inboxes for all systems (GP, concur etc.) are adequately covered and the service to end users is efficient. This will include the monitoring of performance versus SLA's</li><li>Assist in projects for systems or process improvements as well as projects provided by the Divisional Finance Manager or your direct manager. </li><li>Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy</li><li>Process cash allocation where necessary.</li><li>Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required</li><li>Involvement with integrations of new business units</li><li>Undertake ad hoc and other finance duties as required</li><li>Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>AAT qualification would be advantageous</li><li>Previous experience in transactional functions.</li><li>Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills </li><li>Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel </li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with both written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner</li><li>A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively, to deliver results</li><li>You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical</li><li>Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks</li><li>Persistent and resilient under pressure</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDYyNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-01T15:45:44Z
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with an established Financial Services business to recruit a Management Accountant into its Finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who thinks differently.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our client is looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in systems, data and technology. Someone who enjoys understanding how data gets from source systems into Finance, isn't afraid to get into the detail, and is interested in finding better ways of doing things.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a role for someone who wants to be part of the future development of finance, rather than simply maintaining existing processes.</p><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting across the Group and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Getting underneath existing month-end processes, understanding how they work and identifying where they can be rebuilt or improved.</li><li>Working with source systems and large datasets to investigate data quality, discrepancies and reporting issues.</li><li>Using Excel, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI, AI or other technology to improve processes, automate repetitive work and make financial information more reliable.</li><li>Developing meaningful KPIs, variance analysis and management information to support decision-making.</li><li>Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to improve the flow and quality of information into Finance.</li><li>Contributing to the development and upskilling of the wider Finance team.</li><li>Supporting senior Finance stakeholders with wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Financial Services, banking, fintech, insurance or another regulated environment would be highly relevant, but we're also interested in accountants from other sectors who can demonstrate the right technical mindset.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">More important than having a long list of technical qualifications is being someone who:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Is genuinely interested in systems, data and technology.</li><li>Enjoys working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.</li><li>Isn't afraid to get into the detail and understand where the numbers come from.</li><li>Looks at a process and thinks "there must be a better way of doing this."</li><li>Has an appetite to use AI, automation, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI or similar tools to improve Finance.</li><li>Can combine technical curiosity with strong accounting fundamentals.</li><li>Is confident working with stakeholders and challenging established processes constructively.</li></ul><h3>Why is this role different?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business is looking for a finance recruit for the future.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You won't simply be expected to produce the numbers and move on. You'll have the opportunity to understand the underlying systems and data, help rebuild inefficient month-end processes, improve reporting and controls, and contribute to the development of the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">It would suit an accountant who is perhaps a little different from the traditional profile - someone who enjoys accounting but also enjoys working out how things work, solving problems and using technology to make them better.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>If you're a qualified accountant who is not afraid of data, systems or technology and wants to play a role in shaping the future of finance, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTQwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-28T10:27:23Z
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 25000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-10-09T09:44:51Z
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
- 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Management Accountant - Entertainment & Public Relations</strong></p><p>Permanent Role. £50,000 - £60,000 DOE</p><p><strong>Central London - Onsite: 5 days in the office.</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a global strategic brand investment and advisory business operating at the intersection of entertainment, luxury, media, hospitality and global culture to recruit a Management Accountant.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who is comfortable working in an SME environment and enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Management Accountant, you will work closely with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, providing financial insight and helping to improve processes across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Managing core finance operations, including AP, AR, banking and the general ledger</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts</li><li>Owning the P&L and cash flow</li><li>Cash flow management, foreign currency and debt collection</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Reviewing project budgets for profitability</li><li>Preparing monthly financial statements</li><li>Supporting the audit process and external advisers</li><li>VAT</li><li>Supporting the Accounts Assistant</li><li>Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business</li><li>Identifying and implementing process improvements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a finance professional who:</p><ul><li>Has a strong hands-on SME background</li><li>Has experience with management accounts, P&L and cash flow</li><li>Is comfortable working in a messy, unstructured or fast-moving environment</li><li>Is proactive, resourceful and a natural problem solver</li><li>Is comfortable working independently and dealing with ambiguity</li><li>Can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Enjoys improving processes and bringing greater structure to a business</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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjk1NDE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-09-10T09:40:10Z
- Bicester, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
- 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Accounts Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>6-Month Temporary Contract | Bicester (Hybrid) | Up to £35,000 </strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd are working with a business in Bicester that are looking for a an Accounts Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis. This is a broad role ranging across transactional accounting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cashbook, sales and purchase ledger activities.</li><li>Complete bank and month-end reconciliations.</li><li>Support credit control and customer statements.</li><li>Process supplier invoices, credit notes, expenses and payment runs.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.</li><li>Handle confidential financial information appropriately.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with day-to-day tasks.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What They're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Experience with reconciliations, credit control and payment processing.</li><li>Confident using accounting systems and commercial software.</li><li>Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is desirable.</li><li>Experience implementing a new accounting system would be advantageous.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNjcyNDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-20T16:29:03Z
- Malmesbury, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in partnership with an established, highly regarded company near Malmesbury to recruit a Financial Analyst on a full-time permanent basis. The Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial performance and driving business efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that is looking to step into their first Financial Analyst role, that will bring either month-end or strong analytical skills, as well as good business partnering skills and experience with influencing business performance through quality financial analysis. The salary is between £40,000 - £50,000 plus excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Financial Analyst, you will partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to provide insightful analysis across financial and commercial performance. You'll transform complex data into actionable recommendations, supporting budgeting, forecasting, profitability, and long-term business planning.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>Key duties:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Analyse financial and commercial performance across multiple business areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and KPI analysis, including revenue, gross margin, working capital, and profitability.</li><li>Compare actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, providing meaningful variance analysis.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modelling to aid strategic decision-making.</li><li>Deliver pricing, margin, and profitability analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Analyse inventory and working capital performance, providing recommendations to improve efficiency and cash flow.</li><li>Support system enhancements, testing, and implementation of new reporting models.</li><li>Partner with Finance and operational teams to present clear, meaningful insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><p>We're looking for an analytical and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys financial and data analysis, whilst influencing business decisions.</p><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must ideally have the following skills/experience:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Financial Analyst, FP&A/Commercial Analyst or a management accounting type role.</li><li>A good understanding of P&L and balance sheet</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Good attention to detail</li><li>Competent Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise way.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 - £50,000 annual salary </li><li>24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Employee well-being benefits</li><li>On site parking</li><li>Christmas party </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40NDQzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-03T08:05:17Z
- Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
- 65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-10-07T19:56:58Z
- Kidlington, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-10T16:15:22Z
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
- 35000 - 43000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><h1>Assistant Accountant</h1><p><strong>Central London | Financial Services</strong></p><p>Looking for a finance role that offers more than just processing invoices?</p><p>We're supporting a highly regarded financial services firm in their search for an <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to join a growing finance team. This position is ideal for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants to build a broader accounting skillset and gain exposure to reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.</p><p>While Accounts Payable sits at the heart of the role, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of finance responsibilities, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to progress their career within accounting.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing the Accounts Payable process and ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently</li><li>Supporting Accounts Receivable invoicing and debtor reporting</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Maintaining fixed asset records</li><li>Producing regular financial reports</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit requirements</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Part-qualified studies are welcomed but not essential</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work alongside experienced finance professionals and continue developing your career in a supportive environment.</p><p> </p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQxMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-08T14:03:36Z
- Hatfield, Hertfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
- 300.00 - 500.00 GBP / Daily
- <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">
- 2026-10-02T18:17:47Z
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
- 20000 - 26000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-16T07:53:34Z
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
- 200 - 250 GBP / Daily
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Energy Consultancy in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Financial Analyst for 3- 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Financial Analyst to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Produce weekly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reporting.</li><li>Maintain reports covering outstanding customer invoices, supplier balances and working capital performance.</li><li>Attend weekly working capital review calls with Business Units.</li><li>Review and discuss key overdue customer invoices and supplier payment positions with stakeholders.</li><li>Record actions, track progress and ensure agreed actions are followed through to completion.</li><li>Escalate issues, risks and delays where appropriate.</li><li>Support the preparation of weekly and monthly cash reporting.</li><li>Maintain cash, receivables and payables reporting packs.</li><li>Ensure data used in reporting is complete, accurate and consistent.</li><li>Investigate and explain significant movements in reported balances.</li><li>Provide concise commentary highlighting key issues, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Refresh and maintain existing Excel-based reporting models.</li><li>Work with and analyse operational and financial datasets using Excel.</li><li>Build and maintain Pivot Table and lookup-based analysis.</li><li>Reconcile reports back to source systems and bank data.</li><li>Support investigation of data issues and work with stakeholders to improve reporting quality.</li><li>Produce accurate and timely management information.</li><li>Work closely with Business Unit finance teams, Treasury and Group Finance.</li><li>Follow up outstanding actions and information requests.</li><li>Challenge incomplete, inconsistent or unusual data where appropriate.</li><li>Build effective working relationships across the business.</li><li>Clearly communicate reporting outputs, issues and required actions.</li><li>Support ongoing improvements to reporting and working capital management processes.</li><li>Identify practical opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency and controls.</li><li>Contribute ideas to improve visibility of cash, receivables and payables performance.</li></ul><p>The successful interim Financial Analyst will have 3+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £200-£250 per day Umbrella (DOE)</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjEyNTkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-09-16T14:54:16Z
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- remote
- Temporary
- 300 - 375 GBP / Daily
- <p></p><h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Birmingham (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 Months <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Central Birmingham in the recruitment of an experienced <strong>Interim Management Accountant</strong>.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring a fully qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</p><p>The business is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys being involved in the detail, can challenge processes and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Full ownership of month-end close activities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal preparation</li><li>Variance analysis with clear commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting support</li><li>Cashflow reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a Management Accountant role</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting expertise</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and reconciliation experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience within SME, owner-managed or private equity-backed businesses</li><li>Previous interim/contract experience</li><li>Exposure to process improvement and finance transformation projects</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzkzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-10-05T16:23:31Z
- Cobham, Surrey
- remote
- Contract
- 60000 - 67000 GBP / Yearly
- <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. 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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-25T14:31:38Z
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
- 50000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
- <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">
- 2026-10-07T13:45:47Z
- Devizes, Wiltshire
- remote
- Temporary
- 70000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) to be based in Devizes, Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>The Opportunity;</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Devizes is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities;</p><p>Lead, develop and support a finance team </p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across distinct business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>Candidate Profile;</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.</p><p>Strong management accounting and financial reporting capability.</p><p>Experience within a multi-revenue stream or multi-division business.</p><p>Knowledge of VAT, audit, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.</p><p>Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.</p><p>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.</p><p>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with senior leadership.</p><p>What's on Offer;</p><p>£70,000 salary. 12-month fixed-term contract starting in December.</p><p>Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.</p><p>Varied role combining operational finance, commercial analysis and strategic projects.</p><p>Stable, successful business with ambitious growth plans.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41NjQwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-10-07T10:50:51Z