Junior Financial Analyst Jobs in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Finance Manager

Bedford, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona.Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. The RoleThe EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany & Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.Salary and BenefitsThe role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-12T08:48:42Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent RoleRobert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK & Ireland finance function.Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business. Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered. About the PositionReporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:<ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements. * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes. * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance. * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions. * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership. * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries. * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements. * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul> What We're Looking For<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA). * Big 4 trained, with a strong technical accounting foundation. * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation. * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment. * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential. * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements. * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams. * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues. * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement. * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul> Here's What's Waiting for You<ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus. * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London. * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation. * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making. * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes. * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul> Why This Role Could Be Your Next MoveThis is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-07T12:57:29Z

Graduate Trainee

London, London
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
London | £40,000-£45,000 + excellent discretionary bonus | on-site workingRobert Half Financial Services are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a highly successful quantitative investment firm in London.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their accounting career. Alongside the fundamentals of management accounts, financial reporting and reconciliations, you'll get exposure to automation, financial systems, data and process improvement within a highly analytical environment.The RoleYou'll take responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities, including:<ul><li>Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Preparing accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Analysing financial information to support decision-making</li><li>Assisting with general ledger accounting, journals and reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Providing occasional cover across AP and AR</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and maintaining appropriate financial controls</li><li>Identifying opportunities to automate and improve recurring finance processes</li><li>Using tools such as Excel, Python, SQL or VBA to improve data handling and reporting</li></ul>About YouThis would suit someone who has recently started their career in accounting and wants considerably broader exposure than a traditional junior accounting position.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>A strong mathematical or analytical background, whether at school or university</li><li>Some practical exposure to accounting or audit, whether through employment, an internship or similar experience</li><li>An interest in working towards ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong Excel skills and an interest in using technology to make finance more efficient</li><li>Exposure to Python, SQL, VBA or similar tools would be particularly useful</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The confidence to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders within the company</li><li>A genuine interest in accountancy - this is not a bridge to front office roles</li></ul>You don't need to arrive as a finished accountant. More important is that you're numerate, intellectually curious, conscientious and keen to learn. What's On Offer<ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 base salary</li><li>Excellent discretionary bonus</li><li>Opportunity to pursue a professional accounting qualification</li><li>Exposure to accounting, financial analysis, automation and systems from an early stage</li><li>A role within a sophisticated, technology-led investment environment, working as part of a top tier finance team with significant opportunities for development and progression</li><li>Genuine scope to improve processes rather than simply inherit them</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuOTQ0ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T10:59:53Z

Finance Manager

Hendon, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
The CompanyMy 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. The RoleReporting 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.Key responsibilities include:<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> Your ProfileTo 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.Essential criteria:<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> Salary & Benefits<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> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T12:03:00Z

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