<p>Robert Half has exclusively partnered with OUem to recruit for a newly created IT Operations Lead role based in Oxford. This is a permanent opportunity, ideal for candidates looking for better exposure to leading IT strategy and technology operations.</p><p>Senior hands-on IT Operations Lead responsible for operational stability, governance, and delivery of technology change across a multi-system environment.</p><p>This role combines IT operations leadership, policy & governance ownership, vendor management, data mapping, and end-to-end technical project delivery. Acts as a key interface between Technology, Compliance, and Operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>IT Operations</p><ul><li>Own day-to-day operational performance of infrastructure, SaaS, and core business systems</li><li>Define and manage service standards, KPIs, and support processes</li><li>Manage and hold third-party IT vendors accountable</li></ul><p>Policy, Governance & Controls</p><ul><li>Author, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and procedures</li><li>Maintain audit readiness and documented IT controls</li><li>Align IT operations with compliance and risk requirements</li></ul><p>Project & Change Delivery</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end delivery of IT initiatives (cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, system replacements, security tooling)</li><li>Ensure operational readiness: documentation, training, and support handover</li></ul><p>Data Mapping & Information Risk</p><ul><li>Own system/data maps, data locations, access models, and system dependencies</li><li>Improve visibility and reduce information and operational risk</li></ul><p>Risk, Incident & Resilience</p><ul><li>Oversee incident management, investigation, and remediation</li><li>Maintain DR/BCP documentation and testing schedules</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in IT Operations / Technical Operations / Infrastructure roles with leadership responsibility</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud (Azure preferred), networking, identity & access management, and SaaS environments</li><li>Proven experience writing and owning IT policies, standards, and operational processes</li><li>Experience delivering cross-system or infrastructure projects end-to-end</li><li>Strong documentation capability (data flows, system dependencies, controls)</li><li>Confident communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary plus discretionary award of up to 25%</li><li>Onsite in Central Oxford</li><li>Employer Pension contribution 10-16% of salary (employee contribution dependent)</li><li>Benefits allowance - tied to employee pension contribution</li><li>Life cover 4x salary</li><li>Private medical cover (Individual - end of probation)</li><li>Critical Illness cover 2x salary (end of probation)</li><li>Income protection cover up to 75% salary (end of probation)</li><li>Cash health plan (end of probation)</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays. The office is usually closed between Christmas and New Year. We do not require staff to take these days from their annual holiday allowance.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTEzMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with our long standing client, Integrity Communications Group, on a retained basis in their search for Management Accountant on a permanent contract.</p><p>Integrity are a leading provider of integrated labels, specialising in label printing, food packaging, critical mail and retail print and have partnerships with some of the biggest & well recognised brands across the UK. I'm sure you've brought a product Integrity have been involved in or received a document / mail from them at some point! Founded in 1917 and operating out of their 16 acre site in Midsomer Norton, they employ circa 400 people (Group) and maintain core values of innovation and diversification. Furthermore, sustainability, fundraising and charitable donations are at the heart of what they do. From planting trees with The Woodland Trust to sponsoring schools, universities and sporting teams - Integrity Communications Group are always looking for ways they can make a positive impact on both the economy & the community that surrounds them. They have retained their ISO Environmental Standard certification which demands a process of continuous improvement to reduce their environmental impact, and they have a target of net-zero carbon target by 2035.</p><p>Reporting into an impressive & supportive Group Financial Controller, the role of the Management Accountant plays a key role in producing accurate monthly management accounts, statutory returns and financial analysis across multiple divisions. The role is varied, involving P&L preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reporting, stock valuation support and financial modelling, while also contributing to budgeting, audit activity and ad‑hoc projects. It offers strong cross‑functional exposure, working closely with stakeholders across the business, and suits a qualified or experienced part‑qualified accountant with solid Excel skills, strong analytical capability and the ability to work to tight deadlines.</p><p>This is a fantastic role for someone who wants genuine variety, ownership and development. You'll gain full exposure to end‑to‑end management accounting across multiple divisions, giving you a broad commercial understanding rather than being pigeonholed into one area. The mix of P&L ownership, balance sheet integrity, VAT, stock, modelling and budgeting provides a well‑rounded technical grounding, while the regular interaction with operational teams helps you build strong business‑partnering skills. The role also offers the chance to lead on ad‑hoc projects, support process improvements and contribute to the year‑end audit, giving you clear progression opportunities. It's ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving, wants to deepen their technical expertise, and is looking for a role with autonomy, visibility and real opportunity to add value.</p><p>The role will be based out of their office in Radstock and offers a competitive salary with career development opportunities. Study support will be offered if needed.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly P&L accounts for multiple divisions of the company, including commentaries to senior management.</li><li>Posting general journals and month-end adjustments.</li><li>Preparation of gross margin reports for multiple divisions of the company.</li><li>Preparation of assigned balance sheet control account reconciliations and follow up of any emergent issues.</li><li>Support the Print and Transactional divisions with analysis and financial modelling.</li><li>Ensuring VAT is accounted and provided for correctly, that VAT returns are prepared correctly and submitted on time, and that VAT is paid to or received from HMRC on time.</li><li>Support with stock valuation, ensuring adequate provision is made for slow moving/obsolete stock.</li><li>To support users with preparing capital expenditure requests.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process</li><li>Support the statutory year end audit where applicable to ensure the audit timetable is achieved.</li><li>Assist with ad hoc financial tasks to support the Finance Team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum part qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with a desire to complete studies and become fully qualified</li><li>Be able to commute into the office for 5 days PW during probation period (3 months)</li><li>Prior management accounts prep experience</li><li>Be a friendly team player, and willingness to help out and support colleagues</li><li>Strong on Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail your CV </p><p> </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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMzkwMjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to have exclusively partnered with Summer Fields School to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer. This newly created role combines payroll management with finance support, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Payroll & Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Summertown, North Oxford (mainly on-site)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience</p><p>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, while also supporting the Finance Manager with all aspects of finance, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community.</p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full statutory compliance.</li><li>Work collaboratively with HR to process information on starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments.</li><li>Manage the collection and verification of timesheet data for staff on variable hours, ensuring accurate salary calculations.</li><li>Process monthly payments, produce variance reports, complete HMRC submissions and maintain robust payroll governance.</li><li>Liaise with the current payroll system provider and potentially support the selection and implementation of a new system.</li><li>Support the Finance Manager with Accounts Payable and Receivable, including invoice processing, supplier payments and ensuring smooth running of the Purchase Ledger.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of information for fee billing cycles and inputting data onto the Fees Ledger.</li><li>Support term-end procedures including journals and reconciliations, annual budgets, management accounts and audit preparation.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and HR Manager as part of a small, collaborative Bursary team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience of running the end-to-end payroll process in a similar sized organisation.</li><li>Strong experience working with timesheets and variable pay calculations.</li><li>Experience of changing or implementing payroll systems would be desirable.</li><li>Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team environment and can build strong relationships across the Bursary.</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities across payroll and finance responsibilities.</li><li>Comfortable working mainly on-site as part of a close-knit team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working at Summer Fields</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is set within 70 acres of stunning grounds in North Oxford, with superb facilities that are continually enhanced. The school offers a warm, community atmosphere where staff are encouraged to get involved in school life. With around 160 full-time and part-time staff, many of whom are long-serving, the school clearly provides a supportive and rewarding place to work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Free lunch on-site during term time.</li><li>On-site parking.</li><li>Pension scheme (4% employer contribution for first 2 years, 6% thereafter).</li><li>Group life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Annual flu vaccination.</li><li>Access to staff swimming club.</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41MzY5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Pursuit Racing to recruit their new Finance & Operations Coordinator on a permanent, part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a genuinely unique business at the heart of European historic motorsport.</p><p>Founded in 2020, Pursuit Racing was built on a passion for historic motorsport, not just preparing iconic race cars to the very highest standards, but coaching and developing drivers at every level to race with confidence and skill. Operating from a state-of-the-art development centre in Bicester, the team competes in the finest races and rallies across Europe.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester - fully office-based</p><p><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week (Tues-Fri preferably)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 8:30am - 5:30pm (1 hour lunch break)</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £33,000 FTE (salary pro-rata'd)</p><p><strong>Bonus:</strong> Up to 10% annually + Christmas bonus</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Joining a close-knit team, this is a varied, hands-on position that sits at the operational heart of the business. You will manage the full range of day-to-day financial processes, from supplier billing and client invoicing through to bank reconciliations and ledger management, while also providing administrative and operational support to the Managing Director and Finance Manager.</p><p>The working week is split across finance (three days) and administration (one day), though in practice the role is fluid and you will need to be comfortable pivoting between tasks as priorities shift. There are always plates spinning here, and the right person will thrive on that variety rather than shy away from it.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Finance & Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Finalising purchase orders and processing supplier bills on Xero, ensuring accuracy between the in-house system and Xero</li><li>Understanding the full operation of our in-house inventory system and ensuring its accuracy</li><li>Maintain the payment form and reconcile against Xero, ensuring correct due dates</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts on Xero and ensure all sales and purchase ledger entries are coded accurately to the correct nominal codes, projects, and profit centres.</li><li>Make supplier payments in line with deadlines</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Coordinate and maintain the storage tracker of client vehicles and invoicing clients monthly / quarterly</li><li>Review time recorded for in-house jobs and take appropriate action where corrections or follow-up is required</li><li>Maintain the register for race and test entries for Finance audit purposes</li><li>Add one-off parts to jobs on in-house inventory system</li><li>Chase missing VAT invoices, bills, receipts, and required financial documents from the team or external suppliers</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and supplier records</li><li>Raise accurate client invoices, ensuring parts and time entries are correct, and send client statements</li><li>Control and maintain utility accounts and related records</li><li>Run finance and operational reports for the FM as required</li><li>Support the MD and FM with ad hoc administrative and finance tasks</li></ul><p><strong>Operations & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Provide ad hoc administrative support to the MD - including booking travel, transport, and hotels for races abroad</li><li>Manage consumables ordering (e.g. Amazon) and ensure stock levels are maintained</li><li>Handle utilities matters</li><li>Understand and maintain the in-house inventory system, adding parts to jobs as needed</li><li>File and organise financial documentation effectively</li><li>Support the MD and FM with any additional ad hoc tasks as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly organised, autonomous, and self-sufficient - able to prioritise your own workload and stay on top of a varied to-do list</li><li>Detail-oriented, with absolute accuracy when handling financial data, invoices, and reconciliations</li><li>Comfortable working at pace and pivoting quickly in response to ad hoc requests</li><li>A confident communicator - clear and professional when dealing with suppliers, clients, and colleagues</li><li>Proactive and solutions-focused - spotting issues early and taking ownership of resolving them</li><li>Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial information</li><li>Experienced in a fast-paced working environment where multiple priorities compete for your attention</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p><p>This role is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. To be considered, please apply directly through Robert Half.</p><p>Please note: any speculative CVs or third-party agency applications submitted directly to Pursuit Racing will be forwarded to Robert Half for review, and will be treated as applications made through Robert Half in the first instance. To ensure your application is handled correctly and promptly, we strongly encourage you to apply through the official Robert Half process.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44MTkyMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half LTD are delighted to be exclusively partnering with CFH Docmail to recruit an experienced and people-focused HR Advisor / HR Business Partner.</p><p>Based in Radstock, this role offers hybrid working and a competitive salary DOE.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>CFH Docmail is a leading UK provider of hybrid mail, print and fulfilment solutions, supporting organisations across both public and private sectors. With a strong reputation for innovation, compliance and customer service excellence, CFH combines technology and operational expertise to deliver secure and efficient communication solutions.</p><p>The business prides itself on maintaining high standards, a fair and inclusive culture, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where HR plays a pivotal role in shaping employee experience and business success.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Group Head of HR, the HR Advisor will act as a visible and trusted front-facing HR presence across the organisation. You will bring best practice HR expertise, working closely with managers and employees to support a positive, high-performing and compliant workplace.</p><p>This is a varied and hands-on role, covering the full employee lifecycle, with the opportunity to grow by supporting and developing HR Administrators and the reception team, with ongoing guidance from the Group Head of HR.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a champion of company culture and values, maintaining a visible presence across the business.</li><li>Coach and support managers on disciplinaries, grievances, capability and performance matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies.</li><li>Manage employee relations cases from planning through to resolution, ensuring fair and compassionate processes.</li><li>Lead investigations into employee conduct and performance issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely HR documentation and reporting.</li><li>Oversee and enhance HR policies, procedures and systems, including updates to the employee handbook.</li><li>Maintain and develop the employee benefits programme.</li><li>Lead recruitment activity, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners.</li><li>Ensure ongoing compliance with employment legislation, accreditations and Health & Safety requirements.</li><li>Support payroll processes where required.</li><li>Manage absence cases in partnership with line managers and external providers.</li><li>Maintain job descriptions and ensure GDPR compliance within the HR function.</li><li>Support and develop HR Administrators and reception staff, allocating work and sharing knowledge.</li><li>Provide cover for the Group Head of HR when required and attend management meetings.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>CIPD qualified (or working towards).</li><li>Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases.</li><li>Experience supporting or managing HR administrative teams.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.</li><li>Advanced knowledge of MS Office and HR systems.</li><li>Highly organised, detail-oriented and impartial.</li><li>Empathetic, solution-focused and confident communicator with strong influencing skills.</li><li>Able to remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities.</li><li>Discreet and professional when handling confidential matters.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing or print environments is highly desirable.</li><li>Full driving licence desirable (some travel required).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (DOE).</li><li>Hybrid working model.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and influence HR strategy within a growing and innovative business.</li><li>Professional development and progression opportunities.</li><li>Supportive leadership and a collaborative working environment.</li><li>The chance to play a key role in making CFH a great place to work.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNTcyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Horwood Homewares to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is a great opportunity to join an established business with growth plans on the horizon, a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. Reporting to the Managing Director and joining the senior leadership team, this is a highly visible role in an omnichannel business looking to grow.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director position is a blend of providing strategic direction whilst owning the finance function and remaining hands on where needed. A role that would suit an existing finance leader with exposure to a high-volume/stock-based environment looking to ensure robust financial control, commercial insight and support decision making to scale the business. An exciting role for the right person!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p><strong>About Horwood Homewares…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Horwood Homewares are a wholesale supplier of cookware and kitchenware established in 1896. They proudly manufacture and own long-standing British kitchenware brands Stellar and Judge, as well as their reusable and sustainable brand, Smidge.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With over a century of expertise and experience, they know the industry inside and out, from the production line to the shop floor. Now part of a multinational group, distribution has grown to include not only most of the UK and Irish territories but also key European and global marketplaces.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">With products featured in major publications such as Good Housekeeping, mumsnet, The Independent through to a debut supporting role in Downton Abbey.</p><p> </p><p style="text-align: center;">- Kitchen Experts since 1896 -</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and associated commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management and reporting</li><li>Delivery of statutory accounts and statutory reporting</li><li>Oversee working capital including inventory, supply chain and treasury areas</li><li>Provide key insight and analysis for decision making around pricing, margin, profitability and product/channel performance</li><li>Analyse and report marketing/sales metrics within an omnichannel environment</li><li>Collaborate across all function areas from sales to operations to supply chain, supporting growth initiatives whilst ensuring cost optimisation</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, innovate and drive improvements</li><li>Lead on areas of process improvement, systems enhancements, automation and adoption of new processes/tools to ensure the business is efficient and ready to grow</li><li>Overall management of the IT function</li><li>Ensure compliance with key regulatory requirements including VAT, corporation tax and leading the audit.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent)</li><li>Prior experience within an SME environment</li><li>Exposure to related industry with high volume transactions and stock movement (retail, wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, FMCG)</li><li>Blend of financial control and commercial capability</li><li>Strong leadership, ability to lead and develop a team</li><li>Netsuite experience desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary for an SME Finance Director position</li><li>Performance related bonus</li><li>Company car</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Enhanced Pension contributions</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Death in Service - 4x annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci45OTk3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and deliver a high-quality HR service across the business. You'll ensure HR practices align with business goals while remaining compliant with UK employment law.</p><p>This is a hands-on role covering recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and learning & development.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>-Advise managers on HR policies, employment law, and workforce planning</p><p>-Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding</p><p>-Support performance reviews and development planning</p><p>-Ensure HR policies and records are compliant and up to date</p><p>-Identify and deliver training and development initiatives</p><p>-Analyse HR data and provide insights to support decision-making</p><p>-Line manage junior admin staff</p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>-Strong knowledge of UK employment law</p><p>-Proven HR experience (3-5 years), including management responsibility</p><p>-CIPD Level 5 or equivalent</p><p>-Experience using HR systems and managing data</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply</strong></p><p>If you're a proactive HR professional looking to make an impact, apply now with your CV.</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC41NjEwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Marketing & Communications Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £70,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a long-standing client based in North Somerset who are looking to appoint a Senior Marketing & Communications Manager at an exciting point in their growth journey. The organisation is experiencing significant UK expansion while increasing its presence in international markets, making this a fantastic opportunity to shape the marketing direction of a growing, ambitious business.</p><p>This is a strategic yet hands-on role, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to define and deliver targeted marketing and communications strategies that support commercial growth. You will play a key role in identifying priority markets, strengthening the organisation's brand positioning, and enabling business development through insight-led marketing activity.</p><p>The role will also involve leading a small function (one direct report) and collaborating across the business to ensure marketing supports both internal alignment and external market impact.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Market Insights & Growth Segmentation</strong></p><ul><li>Analyse market data and customer insights to identify growth opportunities and priority market segments.</li><li>Support the SLT in defining go-to-market priorities and strategic growth areas.</li></ul><p><strong>Segment Positioning & Strategic Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Develop clear positioning and messaging for key audience segments.</li><li>Shape strategic communications that support brand credibility and market differentiation.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Enablement & Business Development Support</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with commercial teams to deliver marketing initiatives that support lead generation and pipeline growth.</li><li>Create tools, campaigns and content that enable effective business development activity in a B2B environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Brand & Content Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development of compelling brand narratives and high-quality content aligned with strategic objectives.</li><li>Ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels and touchpoints.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal & External Communications</strong></p><ul><li>Drive internal communications that support organisational alignment and culture.</li><li>Oversee external communications activity, strengthening brand presence and reputation.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing Systems, CRM & Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Enhance marketing systems and CRM capabilities to improve targeting, insight generation and campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Establish reporting frameworks to measure marketing performance and impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Marketing Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to the overall marketing strategy and roadmap.</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to one direct report, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Cross-Business Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with teams across the organisation, ensuring marketing activity aligns with broader business priorities.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a strategic, data-driven and creative marketing professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels.</p><p>You will likely bring:</p><ul><li>Significant experience in B2B marketing and communications roles.</li><li>A strong track record of developing insight-led marketing strategies that drive commercial outcomes.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic direction.</li><li>A hands-on approach, comfortable delivering campaigns and initiatives as well as setting strategy.</li><li>Strong analytical capability, using data and market insight to inform decisions.</li><li>Experience with CRM and marketing systems to support marketing effectiveness.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Exciting stage of growth with strong UK momentum and expanding international markets.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the marketing strategy of an evolving organisation.</li><li>A high-impact role working directly with senior leadership.</li><li>Hybrid working based in North Somerset.</li><li>Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDMxMjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><h2><strong>Revenue Protection Officer (Part‑Time, 20 hrs/week - Remote/Hybrid)</strong></h2><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established UK communications provider seeking a part‑time <strong>Revenue Protection Officer</strong> to support the accuracy and integrity of their processes. This is a great opportunity to join a well‑respected organisation that plays a vital role in keeping communities connected, offering long-term development and hybrid flexibility after initial onsite training.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Audit postage processes to ensure compliance and prevent revenue loss</li><li>Review departmental activity and investigate irregularities</li><li>Identify and escalate suspected fraudulent activity</li><li>Produce reports detailing trends, inconsistencies, and potential risks</li><li>Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce leakage</li><li>Carry out ad‑hoc tasks linked to seasonal and business demands</li></ul><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><ul><li>Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Confident using internal systems and learning bespoke software</li><li>Strong communicator capable of explaining issues and findings clearly</li><li>Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial and process data</li><li>Professional approach to conflict or challenging situations</li><li>Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable managing your own time</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads</li></ul><h3><strong>Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>Circa £35,000 FTE </li><li>Hybrid/remote working after initial training</li><li>Supportive, collaborative culture</li><li>Opportunities for development within a growing organisation</li></ul><p> </p><p>For further information please contact Andy Troup at , 0117 992 5404, sharing your CV, salary expectation and notice period. </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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zNDkyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with an established business in Stroud to recruit a newly created role - Data Insights and Analytics Manager. This is a permanent role, offering hybrid working (2 days a week in the office) with an opportunity to lead and shape a new and evolving central function. </p><p>This is a pivotal role to support the organisation and their next period of growth!</p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the delivery of a newly created Data Insights and Analytics hub</li><li>Support the business in adopting the wider data insights strategy, defining change management processes</li><li>Evolve and grow a team of Data Analysts</li><li>Drive the development and evolution of data tooling, reporting platforms and modelling capabilities</li><li>Work with senior leadership team to understand business requirements, translate to actionable insights and commercial activities</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in leading and delivery of data insights, analytics and data reporting functions</li><li>Strong understanding of Agile delivery</li><li>Experience in developing and managing reporting frameworks</li><li>Expertise in data visualisation tools, data modelling, dashboard development and reporting</li><li>Proven experience in team management</li><li>Tools: Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python or equivalent</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong>:</p><ul><li>Salary - DOE</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution</li><li>Volunteering Day</li><li>Hybrid Working</li><li>Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)</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/Um94eS5MYXcuMTY1MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial & Business Development Executive</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000-£45,000</p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing, project-led organisation to recruit a Commercial & Business Development Executive to support revenue growth and client development activities.</p><p>This is a varied and commercially focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys working across sales support, bid coordination, CRM management and key account development within a professional services or technical environment.</p><p>This is a permanent role, based in North Somerset, and offering hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Working as part of a collaborative commercial team, you will support the delivery of growth objectives by strengthening pipeline activity, coordinating tender submissions and maintaining strong client engagement.</p><p>You will operate across multiple internal teams, ensuring opportunities are effectively tracked, progressed and successfully handed over for delivery.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the achievement of revenue and growth targets</li><li>Maintain and develop CRM records, ensuring data accuracy and effective pipeline management</li><li>Produce management information and reporting to support commercial strategy</li><li>Assist in the coordination and submission of bids and tenders, ensuring compliance and quality</li><li>Support the development and maintenance of key client accounts</li><li>Collaborate with marketing colleagues to convert campaign activity into commercial opportunities</li><li>Attend relevant networking and industry events to support business development</li><li>Act as a liaison between commercial and operational teams to ensure smooth transition from sale to delivery</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Commercially minded with an interest in business development and client engagement</li><li>Experienced in CRM systems and pipeline reporting</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships internally and externally</li><li>Able to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines</li><li>Experience within a project-led, professional services or technical environment would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Broad exposure to commercial strategy and growth activity</li><li>Opportunity to develop into a senior commercial or business development role</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Hybrid working and competitive benefits package</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjA1ODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>I'm supporting a respected school based in Warwick who are seeking an experienced <strong>Payroll Manager</strong> to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a key role within the school's central support function, overseeing the delivery of a compliant, accurate and timely payroll service for teaching and support staff.</p><p>This is a fully office‑based role within the Warwick site and would suit someone who enjoys working in an education environment, supporting a diverse workforce, and ensuring smooth payroll operations in line with school policies and statutory requirements.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Manage the <strong>end‑to‑end payroll</strong> for teaching and non‑teaching staff, including term-time only workers, casual staff, supply cover, and variable hours.</li><li>Ensure correct application of Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) and Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) contributions, rules, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Process maternity, paternity, sickness, and other statutory payments in line with school and statutory policies.</li><li>Oversee payroll reconciliations and monthly reporting, working closely with HR and the School Business Manager.</li><li>Maintain accurate records for safeguarding and compliance audits.</li><li>Ensure all payroll processes align with safer recruitment and safeguarding guidelines.</li><li>Handle complex payroll queries sensitively and professionally.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes in education-sector payroll legislation and pension rules.</li><li>Manage the administration of payroll systems and ensure data integrity.</li><li>Support with year‑end tasks such as P60s, P11Ds, and pension year-end submissions.</li></ul><h2><strong>Experience & Skills Required</strong></h2><ul><li>Previous experience managing payroll in a school, multi-academy trust, or similar public sector/education environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>TPS and LGPS</strong> processes and pension compliance.</li><li>Experience handling complex payroll for varied working patterns and term‑time structures.</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of UK payroll legislation.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Confident working in a busy, people-focused environment where discretion and professionalism are essential.</li><li>Strong communication skills, particularly when dealing with teachers, support staff, and senior leadership.</li><li>Previous use of education payroll or HR systems beneficial (e.g., SIMS, Arbor, iTrent, or similar).</li></ul><h2><strong>Why This Opportunity?</strong></h2><ul><li>Play a key role in supporting staff across the school during a crucial period.</li><li>Join a friendly and collaborative support team.</li><li>Take full ownership of a stable payroll function with the chance to improve processes.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS41NDA1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="161" data-end="329">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a growing group business in Bristol to recruit a <strong data-end="304" data-start="256">Management Accountant</strong>. This role is ideal for:</p><ul data-end="506" data-start="331"><li data-start="331" data-end="392"><p data-start="333" data-end="392">Newly qualified <strong data-end="365" data-start="349">CIMA or ACCA</strong> candidates from industry</p></li><li data-start="393" data-end="456"><p data-end="456" data-start="395"><strong data-end="415" data-start="395">ACA first movers</strong> seeking their first move from practice</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£50,000-£55,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</strong></p><h3 data-start="508" data-end="522">The Role</h3><p data-end="681" data-start="523">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support day-to-day company accounting and group reporting, ensuring accurate financial control and compliance.</p><p data-end="712" data-start="683">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Income forecasting</li><li>VAT returns and tax treatment of ad-hoc transactions</li><li>Audit support and consolidated group reporting schedules</li><li>Intercompany recharges and overhead cost allocation</li><li>Government reporting and compliance reviews</li><li>Cash management, rebates and supplier payments</li><li>Reviewing junior team members' work</li></ul><h3 data-start="1143" data-end="1158">About You</h3><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA fully qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Commercial experience</li><li>Confident stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>Advanced Excel and strong analytical ability</li></ul><p data-end="1494" data-start="1386">This is a broad, hands-on role offering excellent exposure and progression within a supportive finance team</p><p data-end="1494" data-start="1386"> </p><p data-end="1494" data-start="1386"><strong>£50,000-£55,000 plus bonus and wider benefits package</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wODAzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a charity based in central Bristol who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Assistant Management Accountant</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP/End of April</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £33,000 - £38,000 </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol</p><p><strong>Hybrid: </strong>2 days in the office & 3 from home</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Month Fixed term contract </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Budget Variance Analysis</li><li>Accruals & Prepayments</li><li>VAT Accrual calculations</li><li>Monthly meetings with budget holders</li><li>Business partnering with other key stakeholders in the organisation</li><li>Weekly review of transactional postings</li><li>High-volume spreadsheet work and data integrity</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjY4MTc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Human Resources Manager</strong><br /> <strong>North Bristol | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Office-Based</strong></p><p>We are proud to be partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in North Bristol to appoint a high-calibre Human Resources Manager. This is a pivotal senior management role, offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a people strategy that supports continued growth, operational excellence and a positive, high-performing culture.</p><p>Operating within a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational delivery. You will lead a small HR team and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team, providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR support across the business.</p><p>Please note, due to the nature of the manufacturing environment, this role is <strong>fully office-based</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of the full HR function, ensuring it is aligned to business objectives while remaining responsive to the demands of a dynamic manufacturing setting.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Acting as a strategic advisor to senior stakeholders, offering expert guidance on all people-related matters, including organisational design, workforce planning and change management</li><li>Leading and developing a small HR team, ensuring high standards of delivery across all HR activities</li><li>Driving employee engagement initiatives, using insight and data to continuously enhance the employee experience</li><li>Overseeing recruitment strategy and delivery, ensuring the business attracts and retains high-quality talent across all levels</li><li>Managing the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to development, retention and exit processes</li><li>Reviewing, developing and embedding HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency</li><li>Leading on performance management frameworks, supporting managers to drive accountability, capability and high performance</li><li>Managing compensation and benefits processes, ensuring alignment with market trends and internal equity</li><li>Championing a culture of wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation</li><li>Supporting change initiatives, helping the business navigate growth and transformation effectively</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong><br /> This role will suit a confident and resilient HR leader who enjoys being close to the business and making a visible impact. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environment, and capable of balancing competing priorities with a calm and solutions-focused approach.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior, generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering or a similar fast-paced environment</li><li>A strong blend of strategic capability and hands-on delivery</li><li>Demonstrable experience influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders</li><li>Experience leading, coaching and developing HR team members</li><li>Solid knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice</li><li>A proactive, adaptable and creative approach to problem solving</li><li>A genuine passion for people, culture and organisational development</li></ul><p><strong>The Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience</li><li>Performance-related bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing organisation</li><li>A visible and influential position with scope to shape the HR function and wider business culture</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to take ownership of a broad and impactful role within a business where HR is recognised as a key driver of success.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNTAxNDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a thriving business in Chippenham to recruit a newly created Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in a period of exciting transformation and growth. This position offers an opportunity for someone who enjoys a change-focused, fast-paced SME environment and wants to further develop their finance expertise in a collaborative team. The Finance Manager role would suit someone that is stepping up into their first Finance Manager position and someone that has recently qualified (3+ years PQE) within industry or practice. The salary is between £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits and will be office based initially with potential to work from home 1-2 day in the long term. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts</li><li>Lead efficient close processes and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury management activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and drive digitisation/automation within finance</li><li>Support the development of KPIs and dashboards for performance monitoring</li><li>Managing, supporting and developing a small team</li><li>Deliver strategic support as part of a finance transformation road map</li><li>Partner across the business to deliver financial insights that drive value creation and support sustainable growth</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience:</p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified with 3 years PQE, newly qualified or finalist will also be considered</li><li>Experience as a Finance Manager or in a similar finance leadership role within an SME or growth-focused business</li><li>Strong technical skills in accounting, reporting, and financial controls</li><li>Proven record of process improvement and operational optimisation</li><li>Proactive approach and forward thinking</li><li>Confident communicator, experienced in business partnering</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£50,000 - £60,000 annual salary</li><li>Annual bonus scheme</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off</li><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Employee recognition events</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yNTk4My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Credit Control Manager to join an exciting Professional Services company based in central Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£38,000 - £42,000 plus hybrid remote working and excellent wider benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the day-to-day operations of the credit control function, ensuring invoices are collected in accordance with agreed payment terms, and management and reduction of aged debt</li><li>Manage and develop a team of 2 direct reports, providing mentoring, support, and performance management, ensuring team targets and objectives are achieved</li><li>Oversee timely allocation of cash receipts and manage advance receipt of funds to maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Design and implement processes to maximise debt recovery and improve overall credit control efficiency</li><li>Prepare debtor reports for presentation to senior management and take ownership of forecasting receipts for cashflow planning</li><li>Manage credit risk, assessing client creditworthiness and setting limits and terms in line with company policies </li><li>Contribute ideas to the ongoing development of the new accounting system</li><li>Prepare responses for the auditors as part the annual audit cycle to evidence receipts and billing</li><li>Ad-hoc tasks as required to support the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant credit control experience</li><li>Line management experience with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a small team</li><li>Strong knowledge of credit control processes and aged debt management</li><li>Proficient in Excel and confident in producing financial reports</li><li>Ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to prioritise workloads</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>A proactive, enthusiastic, and flexible approach to work</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£38,000 - £42,000 plus hybrid remote working and excellent wider benefits</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4zMTk0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>PRACTICE MANAGER - READING - ONSITE - UP TO £70k </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing Accountancy firm with their search in a permanent Practice Manager offering up to £70k! </p><p>This senior, client-facing leadership position will oversee the day-to-day running of the practice. The successful candidate will manage and develop the team, ensure technical accuracy across all outputs, and support clients with complex accounting and tax matters. This role offers substantial influence over how the practice grows and operates.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager </li><li><strong>Salary: </strong>£50k - £70k, depending on experience</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Reading </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time - 5 days onsite</li><li><strong>Benefits:</strong> private healthcare dental and optical cover, free gym membership and professional development funding </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary accounting team.</li><li>Review and sign off accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, self-assessment returns and bookkeeping work.</li><li>Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with best practice and regulatory standards.</li><li>Allocate workflow and resources to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.</li><li>Provide expert support to clients, including advisory meetings and resolving technical queries.</li><li>Drive quality improvements and process optimisation across the practice.</li><li>Oversee cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling as required.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and support the firm through its next growth phase.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA).</li><li>Significant experience in an accountancy practice.</li><li>Strong technical competence in: accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, self-assessment, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling. </li><li>Proven leadership and team management experience. </li><li>Confident communicator with experience leading client meetings. </li><li>Strong organisational skills and a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMTUzNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be supporting a large, well‑established UK organisation with the appointment of a Finance Manager.</p><p>The business is recognised for its strong operational foundations, progressive leadership, and a culture that genuinely prioritises professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on doing things the right way, they value people who take ownership, bring new ideas, and contribute to shaping a high‑performing finance environment.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys financial reporting, project management, complex structures, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives within a supportive and people‑focused organisation.</p><p>The role is a full time, permanent contract based out of their Central Bristol office with excellent transport links, where they work to a hybrid working pattern.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of a high‑performing Group Reporting structure, the Finance Manager will lead a small team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting across a large portfolio of legal entities.</p><p>You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, project management, and production of legal entity accounts, ensuring that statutory filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls are met to a consistently high standard. Alongside this, you will help shape longer‑term initiatives to improve the efficiency and structure of the group's legal entities, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>This is a position that sits within the organisation's Group Reporting leadership team-offering genuine influence, visibility, and involvement in setting team culture, priorities, and future direction.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Owning the end‑to‑end planning and project management of circa 350 entity accounts, including around 100 subject to external audit</li><li>Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including audit partners, to deliver statutory accounts to an agreed timetable</li><li>Reviewing, preparing, and finalising legal entity accounts, drawing on wider Group Reporting resources where needed</li><li>Driving a longer‑term entity rationalisation programme-identifying unnecessary entities, simplifying structures, and reducing audit requirements where appropriate</li><li>Working closely with the company secretariat team to ensure entity structures remain accurate, compliant, and up to date</li><li>Reviewing and simplifying intercompany trading relationships, eliminating legacy balances, and ensuring recoverability of key intercompany accounts</li><li>Owning the legal entity adjustment ledger and ensuring accurate posting into the Group result</li><li>Supporting broader change and transformation initiatives across the finance function, balancing BAU with project activity.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement, leveraging technology to improve controls, efficiency, and accuracy</li><li>Playing an active role in future finance systems implementation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical and statutory reporting experience</li><li>Proven ability to manage a team and support others' development</li><li>Experience working with complex group structures and delivering high‑quality reporting to tight deadlines</li><li>Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in audit or group financial statements</li><li>Excellent Excel skills, with exposure to ERP and consolidation tools beneficial.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail </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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMDU5OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Tax Manager to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£55,000 - £65,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and excellent wider benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Managing VAT compliance and reporting</li><li>Review the quarterly VAT returns ensuring timely and accurate submission and payment</li><li>Provide training, support, best practice workshops and promote awareness of VAT requirements across the business and Finance teams, offering advice on business activity</li><li>Manage VAT tax audits and liaise with local tax authorities regarding indirect tax queries</li><li>Provide payroll tax oversight and advice, including PSA submissions and P11D</li><li>Coordinate ad-hoc payroll tax advice from external payroll tax advisor</li><li>Keep up to date with legislative and case law changes, anticipate their impact on the business and advise on implementing changes accordingly</li><li>Liaise with customs team for any complex cross-border supply queries arising across the EMEA</li><li>Proactively support operational projects, assessing potential impact and consequences for indirect tax reporting and the wider business</li><li>Identify indirect tax savings, optimise opportunities and government incentives, grants or levies available</li><li>Liaise and build relationships with key stakeholders within the business and external advisors</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 4+ years working in an Indirect Tax role</li><li>Strong experience with a variety of tax operations and ability to drive process improvements</li><li>Understanding of indirect and payroll taxes along with ability to monitor and research other grants and incentives</li><li>Ability to model, analyse and feedback complex tax problems and assess risks and opportunities</li><li>Strong business acumen, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£55,000 - £65,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and excellent wider 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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42NjkxMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong data-start="112" data-end="144">Finance & Operations Manager - Mandarin speaker </strong><br data-start="192" / data-end="195"> Salary: up to £60,000 + 25 days annual leave</p><p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong>Key link between our UK office and our partners in China.</strong></p><h2 data-end="259" data-start="248">The Role</h2><p data-end="463" data-start="261">We are seeking a hands-on and highly organised Finance & Operations Manager to take ownership of the finance function while overseeing HR administration, sales support, and day-to-day office management.</p><ul data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" class="KsbFXc U6u95"><li class="dF3vjf" data-hveid="CAEICRAA" data-sae="" data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb=""><strong data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" class="Yjhzub">Language Skills:</strong> Professional-level fluency in <strong data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" class="Yjhzub">Mandarin</strong> (written and spoken) is essential for this role to facilitate communication with our international partners.</li></ul><p data-start="465" data-end="773">This is a broad, varied position suited to someone who enjoys working at the centre of the business, improving processes, and supporting commercial teams in a growing SME environment. You will act as the operational backbone of the office, ensuring finance, people, and administrative processes run smoothly.</p><h2 data-start="780" data-end="803">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="805" data-end="816">Finance</h3><ul><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant financial records</li><li>Liaise with external accountants and advisors</li></ul><h3 data-end="1190" data-start="1160">HR & People Administration</h3><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee records</li><li>Support payroll and benefits administration</li><li>Maintain HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Act as first point of contact for HR-related queries</li><li>Assist with development of HR processes and policies</li></ul><h3 data-start="1461" data-end="1491">Sales & Commercial Support</h3><ul><li>Support the sales team with quotes, proposals, and order processing</li><li>Maintain CRM and sales data accuracy</li><li>Produce sales and performance reporting</li><li>Coordinate with logistics/operations to support delivery</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve sales administration processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="1781" data-end="1815">Office Management & Operations</h3><ul><li>Fluent in <strong>Mandarin</strong></li></ul><h2 data-end="2123" data-start="2101">Skills & Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Finance & Operations, or similar broad role</li><li>Strong hands-on finance capability</li><li>Experience supporting HR and/or sales administration</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Confident communicator able to work across all levels</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>High level of discretion with confidential information</li></ul><h2 data-start="2639" data-end="2651">Desirable</h2><ul><li>SME or owner-managed business experience</li><li>Experience improving finance or operational processes</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and accounting systems</li><li>Exposure to HR/payroll processes</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjcwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Communications & Engagement Manager</strong><br /> <strong>North Bristol | Up to £45,000 | Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are working with a growing organisation in North Bristol who are looking to appoint its first Communications & Engagement Manager as it enters a significant new chapter.</p><p>This is a newly created, standalone role with the opportunity to shape the communications function from the ground up. They're looking for someone who can help bring the changes in the organisation and the journey that comes with it to life - ensuring their people, communities and stakeholders understand and connect with the vision.</p><p>While the role sits at manager level, the client is very open to an ambitious communications or marketing professional ready for their next step. This could suit someone currently working as a Communications Officer, Marketing Executive or Engagement professional who is looking for the opportunity to take ownership of strategy and make a real impact.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Working closely with senior leadership, you will develop and deliver a communications and engagement framework that supports cultural alignment across the organisation during a period of change and growth.</p><p>This role will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, covering both internal and external communications. You'll help shape messaging, develop engaging campaigns, and bring the organisation's values to life through modern communications channels.</p><p>The client is keen to bring in someone creative, proactive and curious - someone who enjoys getting out into the organisation, educating colleagues, sharing knowledge and championing effective communication.</p><p><strong>Key elements of the role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and implementing a business-wide communications strategy</li><li>Building strong internal communications channels and staff engagement initiatives</li><li>Managing and growing external communications, digital presence and social media</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with messaging, storytelling and stakeholder engagement</li><li>Creating campaigns that reflect organisational values and strengthen culture</li><li>Helping ensure the merger journey is clearly communicated and positively experienced</li></ul><p>As the first person in this role, you'll have real freedom to introduce new ideas, modern tools and approaches - making the position very much your own.</p><p><strong>The Person</strong></p><p>The organisation is looking for someone who:</p><ul><li>Brings creative thinking and fresh ideas to communications and engagement</li><li>Is confident using digital platforms and social media as communication tools</li><li>Enjoys building relationships and working closely with stakeholders</li><li>Is comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on</li><li>Is excited by the opportunity to build and shape a function</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>Starting salary up to £45,000</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Strong commitment to professional development and coaching</li><li>Excellent pension and benefits package</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDc1NzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h2><strong>Interim Tax Project Lead </strong></h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Flexible / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim (3-6 months, extension possible)<br /><br /></p><p>£600pd Outside </p><h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Tax Consultant/Project lead</strong> to lead a comprehensive transformation of our tax division during a period of structural change and regulatory complexity. This assignment requires a senior tax professional with deep technical expertise and strong operational capability. </p><p>You will play a pivotal role in redesigning tax processes, strengthening governance, and ensuring the organisation is fully equipped to meet new compliance and reporting standards.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Lead a full review and overhaul of the group's tax division</strong>, including operating model, processes, controls, reporting structures, and governance.</li><li><strong>Drive Pillar Two readiness and implementation</strong>, including assessing group exposure, data requirements, transitional rules, safe harbours, and end‑to‑end compliance obligations.</li><li>Build robust tax workflows and documentation frameworks that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and auditability.</li><li>Identify and resolve structural and technical tax issues across corporate, international, indirect, and employment taxes.</li><li>Strengthen collaboration between finance, legal, operations, and external advisory teams.</li><li>Develop and implement improved tax risk‑management processes and internal controls.</li><li>Upskill internal teams and embed new ways of working to ensure long‑term sustainability.</li><li>Provide practical, actionable recommendations to senior leadership and the Board.</li></ul><h3>You will have...</h3><ul><li>Proven track record as an <strong>Interim Tax Professional</strong>, Tor Senior Tax Manager operating in complex, multinational, or highly regulated organisations.</li><li><strong>Expertise in OECD Pillar Two / global minimum tax</strong>, including modelling, compliance, and implementation. - this is a nice to have, non essential </li><li>Strong experience leading tax‑function change programmes or division overhauls.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.</li><li>Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving capability and the capacity to operate at pace.</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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuNDAzNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
