<p><strong>HR Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £46,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sites</p><p><strong>About the opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.</p><p>This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.</p><p>The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.</p><p>Key areas of responsibility will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>We're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Who this role could suit</strong></p><p>This opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:</p><p>An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.</p><p>A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.</p><p>Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjEyMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. </p><p>The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;</p><p>Role Overview</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li><strong>Core Purpose:</strong> Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Operations & Client Services:</strong> Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li><strong>Deadline Tracking:</strong> Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li><strong>Compliance & IT:</strong> Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li><strong>Finance Support:</strong> Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li><strong>Team & HR:</strong> Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li><strong>Marketing & Events:</strong> Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul><p>Essential Skills & Experience</p><ul><li><strong>Professional Background:</strong> Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li><strong>Organisation:</strong> Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Tech Literacy:</strong> Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li><strong>Traits:</strong> Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li><strong>Culture Fit:</strong> A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul><p>The position of Practice Manager will be paying competitively based on suitable experience, it is 100% based onsite at the client premises - there are free parking and excellent facilities available. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Payroll Manager for a 6 months FTC in Wiltshire</p><p>Key Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>* Manage the full monthly payroll cycle for all staff groups</p><p>* Prepare, verify and process all payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual variations, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.</p><p>* Ensure RTI submissions, statutory deductions, PAYE, National Insurance, Apprenticeship Levy and all HMRC requirements are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>* Reconcile monthly payroll reports and control accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are taken.</p><p>* Produce monthly and annual payroll journals for upload to the Finance system.</p><p>* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to ensure payroll integrity and audit readiness</p><p>* Maintain secure and accurate payroll records in accordance with GDPR.</p><p>* Provide support for annual statutory audit Pensions Administration</p><p>* Administer all pension schemes</p><p>* Ensure accurate contribution calculations, monthly returns and statutory submissions.</p><p>* Manage auto-enrolment processes and re-enrolment cycles in line with legislation.</p><p>* Prepare annual pension audit data, respond to auditor queries and ensure compliance with scheme rules.</p><p>* Provide guidance to employees on pension processes (not formal financial advice).</p><p>Compliance & Reporting</p><p>* Ensure all payroll and pensions processes comply with employment law, HMRC regulations</p><p>* Prepare year-end reports including P60s, P11Ds,</p><p>* Support the development and upkeep of payroll and pensions policies and guidance, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.</p><p>* Lead a review and redesign of payroll workflows to eliminate manual steps and improve efficiency</p><p>* Assist with system changes, upgrades, or implementation of new payroll or HRIS solutions where required.</p><p>* Develop and maintain efficient workflows, checklists and controls to ensure robust payroll governance.</p><p>* Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to optimise data flows and system integration Stakeholder Support</p><p>* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and pensions queries from staff.</p><p>* Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, IT and departmental managers to support payroll-related activity. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zNzA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor - 18 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> 28th September 2026<br /> <strong>Availability:</strong> Candidates must be immediately available</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Adviso<strong>r</strong> on an 18-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with particular strength in end-to-end employee relations. Alongside your advisory expertise, you'll play an important role in using HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted advice across a broad range of HR matters. You will take ownership of employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, whilst also supporting the business with meaningful HR insights and reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability matters.</li><li>Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people-related issues.</li><li>Ensuring HR advice and processes are consistent, fair and aligned with employment legislation and company policies.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records and producing regular HR reports and MI.</li><li>Analysing HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insights to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the production and development of HR dashboards and reporting.</li><li>Using HR data to help inform workforce planning and wider people decisions.</li><li>Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a generalist HR environment.</li><li>Strong, demonstrable experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases.</li><li>A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to provide confident, pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience working with HR data, MI and reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and the ability to turn HR data into clear, meaningful insights.</li><li>Power BI experience would be highly desirable, particularly where used to develop dashboards or support HR reporting.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and hit the ground running.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>18-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Ideal start date of 28th September 2026</li><li>The opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact.</li><li>A varied HR Advisor role combining employee relations, HR advisory and people data/reporting.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Recruitment Manager for a 6 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Talent strategy & workforce planning</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Recruitment process optimisation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">ATS selection & implementation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Using AI across talent acquisition and recruitment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">EDI considerations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Understanding the legal & ethical implications of AI in recruitment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving the overall candidate and hiring-manager experience</li></ul><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, Recruitment Manager will have at least 5 years experience working within Talent and will be very AI fluent.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is an AI Think Tank, based in Westminster. You will work 2 days per week from their office and 3 days from home.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary Recruitment Manager role will be paying circa £350 - £400 per day. This is dependant on experience.</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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjYzMzUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</h1><p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half is partnering with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in Employee Relations.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused HR professional to manage complex employee relations matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role offers a blend of hands-on case management, strategic business partnering, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location:</strong> Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 per week</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Role</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while strengthening HR policies, processes and management capability.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">You will manage sensitive workplace issues, minimise employment risks and ensure decisions are fair, consistent and compliant with UK employment legislation. You will also support employee consultation, organisational change and the development of effective people management practices across multiple locations.</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">Key Responsibilities</h3><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Employee Relations and Case Management</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and absence cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead and support investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced.</li><li>Advise managers on formal meetings, hearings, appeals and appropriate outcomes.</li><li>Provide guidance on long-term absence, occupational health, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify potential risks and encourage early intervention.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Develop positive working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation processes and employee relations discussions.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and workplace arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive engagement.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend improvements.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures and case management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent people management standards.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends and identify opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting.</li><li>Support organisational change, restructuring and wider HR projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve HR service delivery.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Business Partnering and Team Development</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing practical and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple sites.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently.</li><li>Support the development of HR colleagues through coaching and knowledge-sharing.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Work collaboratively across recruitment, engagement and wellbeing.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">About You</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex situations independently.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">You will be commercially aware, proactive and comfortable challenging established practices while balancing employee fairness with organisational priorities.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Experience within a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability and absence cases.</li><li>Excellent judgement and the ability to interpret policies and assess evidence.</li><li>Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience improving processes, managing risk and developing management capability.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities with professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Opportunity</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee relations standards, management capability and the overall effectiveness of a wider HR function.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role combining complex case management, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTg5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="314" data-start="146"><strong data-end="196" data-start="146">Job Title: Assistant Accountant </strong><br / data-end="199" data-start="196"><strong data-start="199" data-end="212">Location:</strong> St Albans (Office-Based Full time with flexibility and Hybrid once probation passed)<br data-start="237" data-end="240" /><strong data-end="251" data-start="240">Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000<br / data-end="272" data-start="269"><strong data-start="272" data-end="314">Exclusively partnered with Robert Half</strong></p><h3 data-end="340" data-start="321"><strong data-end="340" data-start="325">The Company</strong></h3><p data-start="342" data-end="507">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="848">The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. </p><p data-end="1254" data-start="1137">This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.</p><h3 data-start="1261" data-end="1277"><strong data-end="1277" data-start="1265">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="1279" data-end="1530">This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.</p><p data-start="1532" data-end="1693">This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.</p><h3 data-end="1728" data-start="1700"><strong data-start="1704" data-end="1728">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-start="1975" data-end="2072">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-end="2246" data-start="2157">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-end="2412" data-start="2327">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-start="2512" data-end="2593">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-end="2625" data-start="2600"><strong data-end="2625" data-start="2604">Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul data-start="2627" data-end="3227"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-end="2874" data-start="2822">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-end="2939" data-start="2875">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3092">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-end="3227" data-start="3175">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252"><strong data-end="3252" data-start="3238">Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-end="3368" data-start="3297">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-end="3435" data-start="3369">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-end="3547" data-start="3507">Brand-new, modern office environment</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzk1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p>Location: Epsom, Surrey<br />Duration: Immediate start until 17th/18th December 2026<br />Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella)<br />Working pattern: 5 days per week, fully office-based</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join an established education organisation on a short-term interim basis.</p><p>This is an immediate requirement to provide hands-on support to a busy finance function during a period of increased workload and staff absence.</p><p>The successful candidate will be stepping into a varied, all-round finance role, helping to clear an existing backlog, support day-to-day financial operations and ensure key deadlines are met.</p><p>There are several immediate priorities, including preparation for an upcoming board meeting, budgeting, outstanding financial administration and payroll.</p><p>This role would suit someone with previous interim experience who is confident working autonomously, can quickly adapt to new environments and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into a varied workload.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Providing all-round finance support across the organisation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate supplier records and dealing with supplier queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Raising invoices for school fees and additional provision.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reconciling bank receipts and remittances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with local authorities regarding payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring aged debtors, following up on outstanding fees and investigating discrepancies.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring cash flow and bank balances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing regular bank reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reviewing staff expense claims, checking supporting receipts and authorising payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information for board meetings.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assisting with budgets for two schools.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing journals and other financial transactions, ensuring the finance system remains up to date.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing quarterly VAT returns.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing monthly payroll, including updating payroll information, reviewing reports and arranging payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing new starter and leaver information, staff payroll queries and pension queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with the external payroll provider and ensuring PAYE payments are made to HMRC.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records and filing.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Providing general financial reporting support your line manager and assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li><p>Part-qualified Management Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or with a CIMA qualification.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience completing multiple interim assignments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong all-round finance experience, covering both transactional finance and management accounting.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience of payroll processing and administration is essential.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Sage Payroll experience would be highly beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience with Sage HR would also be advantageous.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience within an independent school or education environment would be beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience using iSAMS and iFinance would be an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Comfortable working within a small finance team and taking ownership of tasks.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and hit the ground running.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong communication skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li><p>Immediate start required.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contract running until 17th/18th December 2026.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Fully office-based in Epsom, five days per week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>40-hour working week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>£200-£250 per day (Umbrella).</p><br><br></li><li><p>Enhanced DBS check required, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.</p><br><br></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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTU5NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">