<p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Digital Marketing Specialist | Global Financial Services Business | London (St Paul's)</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Competitive package + appraisal-based bonus | Hybrid, 3 days in office | Permanent</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The company</strong><br /> A global credit management and advisory business, working with financial institutions across multiple asset classes and markets. Around 200 people worldwide, with over 100 in the UK. It's entrepreneurial, award-winning, and still small enough for individuals to make their mark.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The opportunity</strong><br /> Marketing here has been through a real reset. A new Marketing Lead has rebuilt the brand, guidelines and collateral, and the business is now moving into a digital transformation phase. Brand is being handed to an internal colleague, so they need a digital specialist to own the website, CRM and social channels. That frees the Lead to focus on strategy.</p><p dir="ltr">You'll join a two-person team that looks after all group marketing, supported by a network of freelancers and agencies for content and design. It's a hands-on role with plenty of scope to shape how digital works.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll do</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Own the corporate website (WordPress): content, updates, performance and user experience</li><li>Run and grow LinkedIn, X and TikTok, both organic and paid, including LinkedIn Campaign Manager</li><li>Write and adapt content for different audiences and channels</li><li>Deliver email campaigns and support the rollout of the company CRM, including segmentation and reporting</li><li>Track, analyse and report on digital performance, and turn the insights into recommendations</li><li>Manage external agencies and suppliers, and work with IT and Information Security on website and tooling</li><li>Monitor competitors and help shape the digital strategy as it evolves</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll bring</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>2-5 years' digital marketing experience across website, social and campaigns, in-house or agency</li><li>Proven WordPress experience: content, plugins and troubleshooting</li><li>Hands-on LinkedIn campaign experience, plus Google Analytics, Mailchimp or similar, and Hootsuite/Canva</li><li>Strong copywriting, with the confidence to work with and influence senior leaders</li><li>CRM experience (Dynamics or similar)</li><li>A background in a corporate or professional environment, ideally financial or professional services, and in a business of comparable size. This is a structured, established environment, so you'll need to be comfortable working within it</li><li>Comfortable using AI tools for content and workflow</li><li>SEO, HTML/CSS and B2B/B2C experience are a bonus, and industry background is flexible</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Package and process</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Competitive salary, plus appraisal-based bonus</li><li>Central London office (St Paul's), 3 days a week in the office, business casual, with a friendly, supportive marketing team</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/SGFyZWwuVGhvbXBzb24uMDYzMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Business Analyst for our client near Hatfield, on a Fixed Term contract basis to cover maternity. </p><p>The Business Analyst is a pivotal position that bridges the business and technology functions, supporting the delivery of projects and the smooth running of day-to-day systems. Working closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, the role analyses business processes as part of project requests, gathers and documents requirements, leads testing, and produces reporting that supports benefit realisation. </p><p>Alongside this, the Business Analyst provides second-line technical support and helps maintain key systems, end-user devices, and vendor relationships, operating within a regulatory environment. </p><ul><li>Experience with tools such as Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint for analysis, documentation, and process automation.</li><li>Involvement in system upgrades, digital transformation, and working with third-party vendors or partners.</li></ul><p>The Business Analyst will be hired on a Fixed Term Contract basis for a period of at least 12 months, it is paying competitively and is considered an urgent requirement. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuNzA3MzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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 is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Legal Counsel</strong></p><p><strong>Energy infrastructure firm</strong></p><p><strong>6 month fixed term contract</strong></p><p><strong>London (Hybrid working)</strong></p><p><strong>£100K-£115K</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><ul><li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including supplier agreements, agreements governing the delivery and maintenance of the company's IT systems and services, consultancy agreements and agreements with energy trading companies</li><li>Providing legal support in relation to grid connection arrangements, property instruments and land access arrangements</li><li>Advising in regard to O&M and EPC contracts, support and repair contracts required for ongoing maintenance and repair of the asset, and supporting new small-scale construction projects.</li><li>Assisting with the management of external legal counsel and management of ongoing disputes and litigation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified solicitor</li><li>Commercial legal experience in engineering, construction or energy.</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/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjMxMTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">