<p><strong>Office Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oxford (Hybrid and flexible working available)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE)<br /> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a well-established and growing organisation who are seeking a confident and highly organised Office Manager to oversee the smooth day-to-day running of its busy Oxford office.</p><p>This role would suit either an experienced Office Manager or a capable Administrator / Office Coordinator looking to step into a broader operational role.</p><p>The successful candidate must be within commuting distance of Oxford, with the opportunity for hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with central support functions (HR, Finance and IT), you will take ownership of office operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance and a positive working environment.</p><p>This is a varied, hands-on position in a fast-paced setting where priorities can shift. You will be the central point of coordination for the office.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Office & Facilities Management</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing daily office operations and ensuring adequate staff cover</li><li>Managing contractors, maintenance, suppliers and service agreements</li><li>Maintaining a professional and client-ready office environment</li><li>Monitoring office budgets, supplies and petty cash</li></ul><p><strong>Health & Safety & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Leading health & safety processes and ensuring regulatory compliance</li><li>Acting as Fire Warden and overseeing required training and certifications</li><li>Maintaining business continuity plans</li><li>Managing office security procedures and confidential waste processes</li></ul><p><strong>People & Team Support</strong></p><ul><li>Managing holiday and sickness records</li><li>Supporting absence management and return-to-work processes</li><li>Coordinating inductions and onboarding</li><li>Supporting appraisal and performance review cycles</li><li>Line managing administrative staff</li><li>Assisting with local recruitment coordination where required</li></ul><p><strong>Operational & Administrative Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Processing invoices and expense claims</li><li>Organising and minuting office meetings</li><li>Updating internal procedures and documentation</li><li>Liaising with IT for systems, hardware and support queries</li><li>Supporting the implementation of operational improvements and business changes</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in office management, coordination or senior administration</li><li>Experience supervising or managing staff</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Calm and adaptable under pressure</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office</li><li>Professional, discreet and solutions-focused</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMjc4ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTQzOTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
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<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Supervisor to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in Gloucester. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£30,000 - £33,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise all day-to-day activities of the purchase ledger team</li><li>Oversee the timely processing of invoices, credit notes, and supplier statements</li><li>Ensure accurate coding, matching, and posting of invoices within Sage 50</li><li>Monitor aged creditors and ensure prompt resolution of queries</li><li>Maintain robust controls and reconciliations across all accounts payable processes</li><li>Extract and analyse data using Microsoft Excel for reporting and decision support</li><li>Generate weekly/monthly KPI reports and assist in month-end close</li><li>Oversee payment runs including BACS, CHAPS and direct debit arrangements</li><li>Manage supplier setup, changes, and payment terms in line with company policy</li><li>Ensure proper authorisation processes for invoices and purchase orders</li><li>Lead and support team members, conducting training and performance reviews</li><li>Liaise with procurement, operational departments, and external suppliers to resolve issues</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Manager on continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable supervision</li><li>Profound understanding of accounting procedures and control frameworks</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines under pressure</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£30,000 - £33,000 plus wider benefits benefits</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43MTk3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-end="155" data-start="111"><strong data-end="153" data-start="114">Inside Sales & Office Administrator</strong></h2><p data-end="262" data-start="156"><strong>Milton Keynes</strong> | 5 days in office | 8:30am - 5:30pm<br data-start="206" data-end="209" /> <strong>Salary</strong>: up to £32,500</p><p data-start="264" data-end="564"><strong data-start="264" data-end="276">The Role</strong></p><p data-start="264" data-end="564">We are exclusively partnered with a growing business based in Milton Keynes to recruit an Inside Sales & Office Administrator. This is a fully office-based role, ideal for someone who enjoys owning the sales cycle, building relationships, and supporting the wider commercial operation.</p><p data-start="566" data-end="746">The primary objective of this position is to drive revenue from the office, managing the end-to-end inside sales process while providing key administrative and operational support.</p><p data-end="899" data-start="748">You will work closely with the Sales Office & Logistics Team Leader, Field Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure a smooth and effective sales operation.</p><p data-end="925" data-start="901"><strong data-start="901" data-end="925">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p data-start="927" data-end="960"><strong data-start="927" data-end="960">Sales Office & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Create and issue sales quotations, proposals, and contracts</li><li>Handle objections, pricing discussions, and negotiations to close deals</li><li>Process sales orders and liaise with logistics/operations for delivery</li><li>Maintain sales records and databases</li><li>Respond to sales enquiries and provide excellent customer service</li><li>Prepare sales reports as required</li><li>Provide general office support, including calls, emails, and correspondence</li></ul><p data-start="1406" data-end="1439"><strong data-end="1439" data-start="1406">Lead Generation & Prospecting</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct outbound cold calling and targeted email campaigns</li><li>Manage and qualify inbound leads and enquiries</li></ul><p data-start="1555" data-end="1581"><strong data-start="1555" data-end="1581">Sales Cycle Management</strong></p><ul><li>Qualify prospects based on needs, budget, authority, and timelines</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of products, services, and competitors</li><li>Coordinate product demonstrations, presentations, and training with field sales</li></ul><p data-end="1841" data-start="1813"><strong data-start="1813" data-end="1841">Account & CRM Management</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain long-term customer relationships via phone and email</li><li>Accurately log activity, customer information, and pipeline updates in the CRM system</li><li>Manage follow-ups to progress opportunities through the sales funnel</li></ul><p data-end="2111" data-start="2082"><strong data-start="2082" data-end="2111">Collaboration & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Route qualified or complex opportunities to the Field Sales team</li><li>Work with Marketing on lead-nurturing campaigns</li><li>Provide regular reporting on calls, leads, and pipeline forecasts</li><li>Share market insights, customer feedback, and sales effectiveness with management</li></ul><p data-start="2390" data-end="2413"><strong data-start="2390" data-end="2413">Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in an inside sales office environment</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Resilient, positive, and target-driven approach</li><li>Strong organisational and time management skills</li><li>Confident using CRM systems such as HubSpot or Salesforce</li><li>Good understanding of sales processes, objection handling, and negotiation</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTY1OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Part Time Financial Controller on behalf of an SME Group of Service Companies.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Part Time Financial Controller you will take responsibility for all core reporting, financial and management accounting, payroll and systems and process development for this interesting and developing group of companies. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitoring of day to day finance</li><li>Preparation of the financial and management accounts</li><li>Maintenance of accounts on Xero</li><li>Payroll Management</li><li>Performance insights and reporting into senior management</li><li>Consolidated reporting</li><li>Intercompany reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with previous end to end finance controlling experience across core accounts, payroll and systems development and looking for a Part Time 3-4 days a week role that is largely remote. This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming back into the work environment or for an experienced accountant who may have an additional portfolio fo clients and can spent some time Permanently on a Part Time basis with an interesting and successful client.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Part Time Financial Controller is largely based Remotely and looking at paying a FTE salary of £60-70K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzEyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller / Collections Agent for a highly successful business with offices in Northampton</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Credit Controller / Collections Agent you will play a critical role to maintain the financial health of the business through early-stage management of defaulting accounts across the portfolio of the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Inbound and outbound contact to understand root cause of default/debt</li><li>Payment Queries and negotiating payment plans</li><li>Payment Negotiations</li><li>Recording of collection activities and logging internally on business CRM</li><li>Generation of collection letters and other communication</li><li>Escalation processes for high risk accounts to senior staff.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>Ideally you will have previous credit control experience from a fast paced business with the ability to negotiate payment solutions while maintaining a professional relationship and with strong attention to detail. People with no previous experience will also be considered if they have experience in a high-volume call centre, customer service role -especially related to asset finance, loans or unsecured/secured lending.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Credit Controller / Collections agent is working 5 days in the office in Northampton and offering a salary of £28-32K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODI0MzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
