<p><strong>Job Specification: Accountant (UK)</strong></p><p><strong>Position Title:</strong> Accountant<br /><strong>Department:</strong> Finance<br /><strong>Reports to:</strong> Financial Controller<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Halesowen<br /><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Contract 6 months</p><h3 id="position-overview"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></h3><p>We are seeking an experienced and proactive Management Accountant to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards. This role is ideal for a driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and is adept at leveraging data to drive business performance.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Management Accounts:</strong> Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, including Profit and Loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and Forecasting:</strong> Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with company objectives.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Deliver insights on budget-to-actual performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform key decisions.</li><li><strong>Costs and Profitability:</strong> Analyse operational and overhead costs and advise on strategies for improving margins and achieving cost efficiencies</li><li><strong>Business Partnering:</strong> Collaborate with non-finance teams across the organisation to guide them on financial decision-making and budgeting processes.</li><li><strong>KPI Reporting:</strong> Create and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relevant to the UK market to support regional performance analysis.</li><li><strong>Statutory Accounts:</strong> Support the preparation of statutory accounts and liaise with auditors as needed </li><li><strong>Continuous Improvement:</strong> Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial reporting processes or integrate automation solutions for increased efficiency.</li></ul><h3 id="key-requirements"> </h3><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMjI2NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="174" data-end="370"><strong data-end="209" data-start="174">Commercial Financial Controller</strong><br data-end="212" data-start="209" /> Full-time | Worcestershire | up to DOE £75k + Benefits<br data-end="337" data-start="334" /> Working on behalf of our client</p><p data-end="747" data-start="372">We're supporting a growing, purpose-led organisation in the search for a <strong data-start="445" data-end="480">Commercial Financial Controller</strong> - a pivotal role combining robust financial control with strategic business partnering. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives on adding commercial value, improving processes, and leading change in a dynamic, multi-entity environment.</p><h3 data-end="770" data-start="754"><strong data-end="770" data-start="758">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="771" data-end="1054">As Commercial Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for delivering timely, accurate financial outputs that inform key decisions and drive operational improvement. You'll partner across the business to review performance, provide insight, and ensure strong financial governance.</p><p data-start="771" data-end="1054"> </p><h3 data-end="1027" data-start="1003">What You'll Be Doing</h3><ul data-start="1028" data-end="1496"><li data-end="1104" data-start="1028"><p data-start="1030" data-end="1104">Leading the month-end process and producing accurate, meaningful reports</p></li><li data-start="1105" data-end="1187"><p data-start="1107" data-end="1187">Partnering with stakeholders to understand the numbers and influence decisions</p></li><li data-start="1188" data-end="1234"><p data-start="1190" data-end="1234">Driving the budget and forecasting process</p></li><li data-end="1292" data-start="1235"><p data-end="1292" data-start="1237">Managing payroll reviews, tax returns, and audit prep</p></li><li data-end="1361" data-start="1293"><p data-start="1295" data-end="1361">Improving processes and systems to keep finance running smoothly</p></li><li data-end="1425" data-start="1362"><p data-start="1364" data-end="1425">Supporting grant claims and group-wide financial activities</p></li><li data-start="1426" data-end="1496"><p data-end="1496" data-start="1428">Being a go-to figure for financial clarity, challenge, and support</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1503" data-end="1524">What You'll Bring</h3><ul data-end="1904" data-start="1525"><li data-start="1525" data-end="1557"><p data-start="1527" data-end="1557">ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified</p></li><li data-start="1558" data-end="1634"><p data-start="1560" data-end="1634">Experience in a similar role with strong technical and commercial skills</p></li><li data-end="1696" data-start="1635"><p data-start="1637" data-end="1696">Advanced Excel skills and a good grasp of finance systems</p></li><li data-start="1697" data-end="1766"><p data-end="1766" data-start="1699">Great communication, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset</p></li><li data-start="1767" data-end="1834"><p data-start="1769" data-end="1834">A hands-on approach - you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1929" data-start="1911">Why This Role?</h3><ul data-start="1930" data-end="2193"><li data-end="2007" data-start="1930"><p data-start="1932" data-end="2007">A chance to shape how finance supports a growing, purpose-driven business</p></li><li data-end="2080" data-start="2008"><p data-start="2010" data-end="2080">A collaborative, down-to-earth culture where your ideas are welcomed</p></li><li data-end="2193" data-start="2117"><p data-end="2193" data-start="2119">Exposure to strategic projects, operational teams, and senior leadership</p></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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4zOTg4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Cannock</p><p><strong>Reporting To</strong></p><p>Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance Director</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Purpose</strong></p><p>To oversee financial reporting and ensure the effective management of all financial activities within the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of the Finance team, ensuring effective task allocation, balanced workload, and timely completion of responsibilities.</li><li>Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial guidance and strategic governance in line with business objectives and long-term planning.</li><li>Collaborate with Board members to ensure budgets are delivered.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets.</li><li>Develop and maintain a 5-year business plan.</li><li>Oversee asset management, including maintaining an up-to-date and accurate fixed asset register.</li><li>Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, including VAT, Customs & Excise, and payroll taxes.</li><li>Drive and monitor all business KPIs.</li><li>Manage R&D tax credit processes and reporting.</li><li>Oversee Intrastat reporting requirements.</li><li>Take full responsibility for stock takes and ensure timely financial reconciliation. Analyse slow-moving stock and present recommendations to the Board.</li><li>Monitor FX movements and assess implications on margins.</li><li>Manage year-end reporting, including liaison with auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Lead month-end group reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership to monitor and measure material yield.</li><li>Monitor working capital requirements and recommend improvements.</li><li>Track debtor days and develop plans for improvement.</li><li>Ensure supplier terms are maintained at 60 days end of month.</li><li>Produce weekly flash results.</li><li>Support continuous improvement activities and ensure targets are achieved.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with group requirements.</li><li>Deliver external reporting in line with defined deadlines.</li><li>Track and report on continuous improvement initiatives and associated cost savings.</li><li>Maintain and report on the R&D register monthly.</li><li>Monitor FX impact on margins and recommend actions to protect profitability.</li><li>Assess slow-moving and obsolete stock, providing recommendations.</li><li>Report on stocktake accuracy, including variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain part-by-part cost of sales analysis.</li><li>Report on monthly spend variances and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor company credit rating and suggest improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Training</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and provide the necessary training to ensure departmental and individual effectiveness.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Open to QBE and Qualified candidates</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls and processes.</li><li>Experience in financial forecasting and planning.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>A solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to operate effectively across all levels of the business.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Experience working within the manufacturing sector - <strong>Essential</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>Interested to find out more? Please reach out!</p><p></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW1yaXQuU2hva2VyLjAxMDU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
