101 results for Financial Accountant in Brighton, Brighton and Hove
Financial Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Temporary
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350.00 - 425.00 GBP / Daily
- <p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a leading Investment firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Qualified Financial Accountant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Qualified Accountant to join their finance team.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><ul><li>Manage the group consolidation process</li><li>Consolidate financial results across all subsidiaries to produce the Group Balance Sheet</li><li>Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions and resultant eliminations</li><li>Resolve discrepancies with subsidiary finance teams o Manage foreign currency translation</li><li>Support to the Financial Reporting and Control team through month end </li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Lead on technical accounting matters including: Preparing schedules and posting entries for Group leases under IFRS16. Preparing schedules and posting entries for Group schemes under IFRS2. Entries arising from Group accounting under IFRS3</li><li>Preparation of annual statutory accounts</li><li>Preparation of Group Cash Flow Statement</li><li>Impairment reviews</li><li>Liaising with external auditors and advisors</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Financial Accountant will be a practice trained qualified accountant who has extensive technical, financial reporting experience. You will have strong working knowledge of IFRS and be able to support year end. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global investment firm based in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified Financial Accountant for 3 months to support during half year end. This role will be office based 4 days per week with one day working from home.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Financial Accountant role will be paying £350-425 per day 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi43NTM5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-05T15:06:32Z
Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>London | Hybrid Working | Up to £67,000 Package</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a market-leading infrastructure business to recruit a Financial Accountant for its high-performing finance team.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, balance sheet control and process improvement within a complex, large-scale environment. The role offers exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance processes and controls across a growing business.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, managing balance sheet risk and supporting the wider financial control function.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls</li><li>Full responsibility for fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting</li><li>Reviewing and improving financial processes and internal controls</li><li>Coordinating internal control and audit activities</li><li>Monitoring and reconciling intercompany balances</li><li>Supporting external reporting requirements</li><li>Assisting with year-end and interim audit processes</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance to finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>Supporting wider financial control initiatives and projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience within financial accounting, financial control or audit</li><li>Strong balance sheet and fixed asset accounting experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems</li><li>Proactive approach with strong attention to detail</li></ul><h2>Package & Benefits</h2><ul><li>Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Collaborative and supportive finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yNzYwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-31T14:45:37Z
Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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50000 - 550000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Horsham | Office-Based | Competitive Salary + Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a leading specialist services organisation</strong> to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and evolving business operating within a highly regulated environment, offering genuine scope for career development and progression.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in owning month-end accounting processes, ensuring balance sheet integrity, and supporting financial control across the business. The position offers broad exposure across reporting, audit, cash flow, working capital, and finance transformation initiatives.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely reporting deadlines are met</li><li>Producing monthly revenue, gross margin, and management reporting</li><li>Owning key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, stock, capital expenditure, and other control accounts</li><li>Managing revenue recognition and project accounting activities where required</li><li>Supporting VAT reporting and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Acting as a key contact for external auditors throughout the annual audit process</li><li>Maintaining and developing financial controls within the accounting system</li><li>Supporting weekly cash flow forecasting and payment processes</li><li>Monitoring working capital performance, including WIP, invoicing processes, and aged debt management</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>The ideal candidate will possess:</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA</li><li>Strong financial accounting and month-end close experience</li><li>Proven experience managing journals, reconciliations, reporting schedules, and general ledger activities</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and technical accounting skills</li><li>Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysis</li><li>Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Business Central experience advantageous)</li><li>Previous exposure to external audits and statutory reporting processes</li><li>A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with both finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and perform well within reporting deadlines</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation</li><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making</li><li>Broad and varied role with significant ownership and responsibility</li><li>Clear progression and personal development opportunities</li><li>Involvement in systems, process improvement, and finance transformation projects</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working environment</li></ul><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.</strong></p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40ODM2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-02T07:09:31Z
Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>This newly created Financial Accountant role for a Private Equity Firm paying £70,000 to £80,000 depending on experience, based near in the heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 4 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Accountant you will work closely with the CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Manage the global group consolidation process</li><li>Duties as part of management accounts process</li><li>Consolidation and review of overseas subsidiaries into Group management</li><li>Preparation of annual statutory accounts</li><li>Supporting the Head of Financial Control with all technical accounting matters (IFRS)</li><li>Liaising with external auditors and advisors</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Accountant for this Private Equity<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant with at Least one-year PQE (ACA, ACCA)</li><li>Lots of experience on audit entities using various IFRS standards</li><li>From Financial Services</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Accountant will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Private Equity is looking for someone who's very tech savvy and the business is looking to automation, us AI to help improve processes. The Private have year on year growth and reason for this is due to growth.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £70,000 to £80,000 on experience. Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and only require you to be in the office 4 times a week and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also has 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) private medical and lots of other great benefits and other amazing benefits.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjMxMjA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-27T14:51:06Z
Financial Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Temporary
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300 - 350 GBP / Daily
- <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Maintain accurate financial records, including journals, reconciliations and general ledger postings.</li><li>Manage cash transactions, bank reconciliations, expenses and company credit cards.</li><li>Oversee sales invoicing and support credit control and cash collection.</li><li>Prepare VAT and WHT returns.</li><li>Support monthly management accounts, including contract asset and liability accounting.</li><li>Assist with forecasting, budgeting and commercial reporting, including backlog and pipeline reporting.</li><li>Support year-end reporting, statutory audits and ad hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>System - NetSuite</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Accountant will be qualified.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Renewable Energy Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Financial Accountant role will be paying circa £300-£350 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjA2MDkwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-09-09T16:07:44Z
Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>This newly created Financial Accountant role for a Bank paying £60,000 to £65,000 depending on experience, based near London Bridge on a Permanent basis and operate 2 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the CFO who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Financial Reporting</li><li>Leading Audits</li><li>Budgeting and Planning</li><li>Processes improvement</li><li>Management of VAT & corporate tax returns</li><li>Undertake various other accounting reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Financial Accountant for this Private Equity<strong> </strong>is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA</li><li>Audited Banks</li><li>Happy to do a progressive reporting role with good excel skills</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Financial Accountant will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The bank currently has gown through various growth and this a role due to growth. The bank was founded in 2018 and has year on year growth and operate on a 2 day a week</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £60,000 to £65,000 on experience. Additionally, they also have amazing culture and work life balance and only require you to be in the office 8 times a month and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also has 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) private medical and lots of other great benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjYwMjI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-20T10:11:02Z
Senior Financial Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul><p>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-09-14T07:47:17Z
Senior Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Financial Services is working with a rapidly scaling bank, based in Central London, to hire two Senior Financial Accountants. The Senior Financial Accountants will be key members of the UK Finance team with a remit spanning finance operations, financial control and financial reporting. The ideal candidates will bring strong accounting expertise, high levels of data and IT literacy, and a sharp focus on quality and control. They will be comfortable operating at pace within a highly regulated environment, with the capability and drive to continuously improve processes as the business scales.</p><p> </p><p>The Person</p><p>The successful Senior Financial Accountants for this City of London based bank will be ACA or ACCA qualified accountants with 2 to 5 years of post qualification experience. Industry experience is a must, ideally within a medium sized financial services business. The Senior Financial Accountants will be technically very strong can-do attitude. </p><p> </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a rapidly growing, UK licensed bank with an office in the City of London and is wholly owned by a listed group.</p><p> </p><p>Salary & Benefits</p><p>The successful Senior Financial Accountants will receive a salary of up to £85,000, highly dependent 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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjE5MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-29T15:04:49Z
Financial Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Temporary
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400 - 450 GBP / Daily
- <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary,Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Creating audit pack for Costar's 20 entities.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Variance / commentary</li><li>Ad-hoc finance work</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Accountant will either be ACA qualified and have experience with IFRS. </p><p>This role requires you to be in the office 5 days per week. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading SaaS business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Financial Accountant role will be paying circa £400-£450 per day via an umbrella company, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjI1MjE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-09-07T07:14:31Z
Finance Manager
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> City of London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £65,000 + competitive benefits</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth FinTech business based in the City of London to recruit a <strong>Finance Manager</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to join a scaling organisation and play a key role within the finance function, acting as the bridge between the transactional finance team and the Financial Controller.</p><p> </p><p>This is a broad and hands-on position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, improving processes and controls, and ensuring the finance function runs efficiently.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Finance Manager key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Overseeing day-to-day finance operations and transactional finance activities</li><li>Managing month-end processes and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Maintaining and improving financial controls across the business</li><li>Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives to drive efficiency</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow management</li><li>Working closely with the Financial Controller to support the wider finance agenda</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact within the finance function and providing guidance to junior team members</li><li>Supporting ad hoc projects as the business continues to grow and evolve</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded accountant who is eager to develop within a growing business.</p><p><strong>You will have:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>At least 1-year PQE - either in accounts preparation OR industry trained.</li><li>Ideal background within an SME environment OR experience within Financial Services/ FinTech</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>We Would Be Particularly Interested In</strong></p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountants who have trained in industry</li><li>ACA-qualified candidates from smaller accountancy practices/ accounts preparation who have worked predominantly with Financial Services clients</li><li>Individuals looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and growing organisation.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMTI1MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-25T10:18:34Z
Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li><strong> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</strong></li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, <strong>particularly around revenue recognition</strong>, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-21T11:35:10Z
Management Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Management Accountant - Central London - Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent hire - £55,000 - £60,000 DOE</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing, specialist recruitment firm to hire a newly created Management Accountant position.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant<strong> </strong>looking for a broad, hands-on role within a growing SME environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Company:</strong></p><p>The business is an established UK-based talent and recruitment organisation operating across specialist technology, data, digital and transformation markets. It has an international presence and the organisation works with a range of high-profile global clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Reporting directly into the CFO, this is a newly created position driven by continued business growth.</p><p>The role will provide broad exposure across financial accounting, management reporting and commercial finance, including:</p><ul><li>Ownership of the month-end close</li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and MI packs</li><li>Detailed variance analysis</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Payroll</li><li>VAT and other statutory finance responsibilities</li><li>Liaising with external auditors</li><li>Supporting the CFO with ad hoc requests or projects</li><li>Helping to improve and develop finance processes as the business continues to scale</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are ideally looking for someone who is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or recently qualified.</p><p>You could be:</p><ul><li>An industry-trained Management Accountant looking for a broader role with greater ownership</li><li>A newly qualified accountant from practice looking to make the move into industry</li><li>Good communication skills, ability to work with senior stakeholders</li><li>Proactive, desire to learn etc</li></ul><p> </p><p>Package:</p><ul><li>£DOE</li><li>Hybrid working - three days in the office and two days from home</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Pension</li><li>More TBC</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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjM2NzU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-13T15:46:32Z
Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
85000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzI0MDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-11T13:44:31Z
Management Accountant
- Basingstoke, Hampshire
- remote
- Permanent
-
55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with an established Financial Services business to recruit a Management Accountant into its Finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who thinks differently.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our client is looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in systems, data and technology. Someone who enjoys understanding how data gets from source systems into Finance, isn't afraid to get into the detail, and is interested in finding better ways of doing things.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a role for someone who wants to be part of the future development of finance, rather than simply maintaining existing processes.</p><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting across the Group and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Getting underneath existing month-end processes, understanding how they work and identifying where they can be rebuilt or improved.</li><li>Working with source systems and large datasets to investigate data quality, discrepancies and reporting issues.</li><li>Using Excel, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI, AI or other technology to improve processes, automate repetitive work and make financial information more reliable.</li><li>Developing meaningful KPIs, variance analysis and management information to support decision-making.</li><li>Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to improve the flow and quality of information into Finance.</li><li>Contributing to the development and upskilling of the wider Finance team.</li><li>Supporting senior Finance stakeholders with wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Financial Services, banking, fintech, insurance or another regulated environment would be highly relevant, but we're also interested in accountants from other sectors who can demonstrate the right technical mindset.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">More important than having a long list of technical qualifications is being someone who:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Is genuinely interested in systems, data and technology.</li><li>Enjoys working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.</li><li>Isn't afraid to get into the detail and understand where the numbers come from.</li><li>Looks at a process and thinks "there must be a better way of doing this."</li><li>Has an appetite to use AI, automation, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI or similar tools to improve Finance.</li><li>Can combine technical curiosity with strong accounting fundamentals.</li><li>Is confident working with stakeholders and challenging established processes constructively.</li></ul><h3>Why is this role different?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business is looking for a finance recruit for the future.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You won't simply be expected to produce the numbers and move on. You'll have the opportunity to understand the underlying systems and data, help rebuild inefficient month-end processes, improve reporting and controls, and contribute to the development of the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">It would suit an accountant who is perhaps a little different from the traditional profile - someone who enjoys accounting but also enjoys working out how things work, solving problems and using technology to make them better.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>If you're a qualified accountant who is not afraid of data, systems or technology and wants to play a role in shaping the future of finance, we'd be keen to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTQwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-28T10:27:23Z
Forensic Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Forensic Accountant - Forensic & Financial Claims</strong></p><p><strong>London</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded specialist professional services firm to recruit a Senior Accountant into their growing London team.</strong></p><p>This is a genuinely unique opportunity for a newly qualified ACA looking to move away from traditional audit and into a commercially focused, investigative role sitting at the intersection of accounting, insurance, legal services and complex financial disputes.</p><p>Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of accountants and legal professionals, you will investigate, quantify and report on complex financial losses, supporting major insurance claims across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You will be involved in high-profile assignments relating to:</p><ul><li>Financial crime and fraud investigations</li><li>Cyber-related losses and business interruption claims</li><li>Professional negligence matters</li><li>Banking, financial services and fiduciary-related disputes</li><li>Trade credit and political risk claims</li><li>Complex financial loss quantification exercises</li></ul><p>This is a highly analytical and report-driven role, offering exposure to international assignments, senior stakeholders and intellectually challenging work from day one.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Investigating complex financial loss and insurance claims</li><li>Analysing financial information, business records and supporting evidence</li><li>Preparing detailed written reports for insurers, legal teams and other stakeholders</li><li>Quantifying financial losses and supporting settlement negotiations</li><li>Managing claims from initial notification through to final resolution</li><li>Liaising with clients, insurers, lawyers and other professional advisers</li><li>Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are keen to speak with ambitious individuals who combine strong technical accounting skills with exceptional written communication abilities.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified (or recently qualified)</li><li>Trained within accounting practice, ideally in Audit</li><li>Up to 2 years' post-qualified experience</li><li>Strong academic background, ideally from a Russell Group or Red Brick university</li><li>Degree in a non-numerical discipline such as English, History, Law, Geography, Politics or a similar essay-based subject</li><li>Outstanding report writing and written communication skills</li><li>Commercial mindset and intellectual curiosity</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to forensic accounting, investigations or disputes work</li><li>Insurance sector experience</li><li>Additional language skills, particularly Spanish</li><li>Experience producing detailed technical or analytical reports</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Clear progression and fast-track career development</li><li>Exposure to complex, international assignments</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside both accounting and legal specialists</li><li>Diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload</li><li>Strong mentoring and professional development support</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity for international travel</li></ul><p>This role would particularly suit a newly qualified ACA who enjoys problem-solving, investigation, written analysis and stakeholder interaction, and is looking for an alternative career path outside of traditional finance roles.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44ODI3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-31T06:47:47Z
Management Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
19.00 - 24.00 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Media and Entertainment business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Management Accountant for 2 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Management Accountant to assist them for 2 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Process and maintain Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Maintain debtor ledgers by allocating receipts, reconciling customer accounts, and following up on outstanding balances.</li><li>Perform daily bank postings and reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.</li><li>Manage finance queries through shared inboxes, providing timely resolutions to internal departments, customers, and suppliers.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolving invoice discrepancies and payment-related queries.</li><li>Prepare and post accounting journals, including month-end adjustments, ensuring financial records remain accurate and complete.</li><li>Process and maintain prepayments and accruals in accordance with accounting standards and month-end reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and completion of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances as required.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes by ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and company accounting policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Management Accountant will have 2+ years experience </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £19-£24p/h 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjM3MDIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-22T16:32:45Z
Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Contract
-
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Collate and consolidate management and financial accounting outputs, KPIs, milestones, cash flows and balance sheets, Business Plan, and other financial/performance outputs</li><li>Consolidate the financial results and plans from the Entities in SAP BPC and to submit into the Group Finance's consolidation tool (Hyperion/OneStream).</li><li>Manage the co-ordination of reconciliations for intercompany posting</li><li>Coordination of Half Year and Full Year disclosures required by Group and the collation of the entities Annual Account Reconciliation.</li><li>Post Central IFRS16 journals and other consolidation journals in SAP.</li><li>Support the environment disclosure reporting by Group through collation and reconciliation of data to be used in internal and external publications.</li><li>Ensure the planning and reporting timetables and business process flows in BPC reflect the required business planning and reporting outputs</li><li>Support the Head of FP&A and System Accountant in the development and ongoing maintenance/utilisation of SAP BPC for financial planning.</li><li>Ensure the delivery, accuracy, and integrity of the management accounting process.</li><li>Business partner the Directors and business leads, providing interpretation and guidance in relation to financial analysis, profit centre budgets and forecasts, to enable key decisions to be made and targets met.</li><li>The planning and production of budget and quarterly forecast, working with the budget holders to have clear view of FY projections.</li><li>Supporting business leads with the management of affiliate work orders, ensure all services are contract correctly through the affiliate framework.</li><li>Production of balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to manage key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Raising sales orders for affiliate works order in for billing by our shared service centre</li><li>Manage credit control activities.</li><li>Produce submission to Group or HMRC for VAT, PAYE, NI as well as process the payroll and payments runs including management of expense system SAP concur.</li><li>Production of draft statutory accounts and dealing with and closing out audit queries both internal and external.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification). </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading transport Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, 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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC42MjU1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-22T16:33:15Z
French Speaking Junior Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
48000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><h2>The Company</h2><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing international agricultural development and investment business with headquarters in the City of London and operations across Africa.</p><p>The organisation specialises in developing and managing large-scale farming projects in emerging markets, combining agriculture, technology, irrigation, livestock, food processing, and operational expertise to unlock the potential of underutilised land. Beyond driving commercial growth, the business is committed to creating jobs, developing local talent, and supporting sustainable farming practices within the communities it operates.</p><p>As the company continues to expand its international footprint, they are seeking a Junior Finance Controller to join their London-based finance team and support the financial management of multiple overseas operations.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Junior Finance Controller will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of several international entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and analysing General Ledger transactions across several African entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for local finance teams, providing support and guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.</li><li>Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the production of monthly financial information and management reports for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitoring financial performance and identifying risks, variances, and areas for improvement across international operations.</li><li>Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Collaborating with operational teams and senior management to improve financial transparency and support decision-making.</li><li>Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements.</li><li>Undertaking regular international travel to visit overseas operations, build relationships with local teams, and gain a detailed understanding of on-the-ground business activities.</li></ul><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strong technical finance experience with international exposure in a business making a tangible impact through agricultural development and investment.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.</li><li>Experienced within a finance, accounting, reporting, or management accounting environment.</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.</li><li>A confident communicator capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Proactive, organised, and eager to develop within a growing international business.</li><li>Willing and able to undertake international travel as part of the role.</li></ul><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul><li>£48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience</li><li>International travel opportunities</li><li>Daily lunch allowance</li><li>Modern offices in the City of London</li><li>Exposure to overseas operations and senior leadership</li><li>Excellent long-term career progression opportunities</li></ul><p> </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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMDQzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-16T09:02:25Z
Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
-
85000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Controller | London-Based (Predominantly Remote) | Up to £95,000 + Bonus + Share Options + Private Medical</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing financial services business to appoint a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad and high-impact leadership role within a dynamic environment.</p><p> </p><p>We are particularly interested in candidates who are <strong>Big 4 or Top 10 trained</strong>, with approximately <strong>3-4+ years of post-qualified industry experience</strong>. Financial services experience would be advantageous, but we are open to candidates from other sectors with a strong technical accounting background.</p><p>The role is predominantly remote; however, applicants <strong>must be based in London or the surrounding areas</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Up to <strong>£95,000 base salary</strong> (depending on experience)</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Share options</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Flexible, predominantly remote working</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and mentor a finance team.</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance, including the preparation of accounting papers and technical assessments.</li><li>Support strategic finance initiatives, including new entity set-up, financial modelling and commercial analysis.</li><li>Review monthly management accounts and oversee complex journal entries.</li><li>Lead the half-year reporting process.</li><li>Maintain and update technical accounting disclosures within financial reports.</li><li>Take ownership of year-end financial reporting, including:</li><ul><li>UK statutory accounts</li><li>US reporting requirements</li><li>Reporting across three legal entities</li></ul><li>Consolidate the US subsidiary into the UK group accounts.</li><li>Review VAT and corporate tax submissions.</li><li>Manage the R&D tax relief process and liaise with HMRC where required.</li><li>Present financial information and key findings to the Audit Committee and Board.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).</li><li>Big 4 or Top 10 training highly desirable.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and group consolidation experience.</li><li>Approximately 3-4+ years of post-qualified industry experience.</li><li>Financial services experience preferred but not essential.</li><li>Proven people management and leadership capability.</li><li>Collaborative and engaging management style, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a high-performing team.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This role would suit an ambitious finance professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with team leadership and strategic business partnering.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMjM2NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-20T14:53:35Z
Manufacturing Cost Accountant
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a technically strong <strong>Manufacturing Cost Accountant</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of a busy manufacturing facility.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position is suited to someone with hands-on manufacturing finance experience who understands the operational side of a production environment and has owned cost accounting processes from standard costing through to month-end reporting.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Sales, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, inventory reporting and manufacturing performance analysis, while providing commercial insight to support business decisions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the cost accounting processes for the manufacturing facility.</li><li>Maintaining and reviewing standard costs and product costing data.</li><li>Analysing manufacturing variances, labour, material and overhead absorption.</li><li>Monitoring inventory valuation, excess and obsolete stock provisions, and inventory accuracy.</li><li>Working closely with Operations and Procurement to optimise inventory levels and improve financial performance.</li><li>Supporting Engineering and operational teams with inventory utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Producing costing information to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.</li><li>Supporting Sales with pricing and profitability queries.</li><li>Managing the manufacturing month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Preparing monthly management reports with clear analysis of manufacturing performance and key variances.</li><li>Supporting statutory reporting, VAT returns, external audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting across the manufacturing function.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who can demonstrate genuine ownership of manufacturing finance within a production environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience as a Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience within an engineering, electronics, industrial, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceutical or similar production environment.</li><li>Practical experience of: <ul data-spread="false"><li>Standard costing</li><li>Product costing</li><li>Bills of Materials (BOMs)</li><li>Inventory valuation</li><li>Manufacturing variances</li><li>Labour and overhead absorption</li><li>Month-end reporting within a manufacturing facility</li></ul></li><li>Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and previous ERP system experience.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £75,000.</li><li>Opportunity to join a successful international manufacturing business.</li><li>High level of operational exposure and business partnering.</li><li>A varied, hands-on role where you can influence operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Stable business with long-term career prospects.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant looking for a role where you'll work closely with the operational side of the business and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjEwNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-05T15:16:26Z
Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
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350 - 400 GBP / Daily
- <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 3-6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>To produce monthly management accounts.</li><li>To process month end close-down.</li><li>Ensure that relevant ledger adjustments are made on a timely basis.</li><li>Ensure bank reconciliations and journals by other team members are completed on a timely basis.</li><li>Maintain reconciliations of month end control accounts.</li><li>Prepare the annual statutory accounts in excel format.</li><li>Provide reconciliations for all year end control accounts.</li><li>Assist the auditors with requests for supporting information at the interim and final audit.</li><li>Maintain the parish income ledger, including reconciliation to the nominal control account.</li><li>Provide colleagues with Parish Support Fund statistics and reports as required.</li><li>Assist the Director of Giving and Parish Funding with financial information to support the continued success of the PSF. Cash and Banking o Review and approve bank reconciliations.</li><li>Act as signatory on electronic banking, with countersignature by a mandate signatory.</li><li>Manage the invoicing process, especially in relation to rental properties with the Residential Property Manager.</li><li>Debtor analysis with the Property Team. </li><li>Oversee and process Direct Debit collections, including Parish Support Fund, third party salary, rental and other collections.</li><li>Monitor and clear suspense accounts including Direct Debit defaults.</li><li>Be the primary contact point and knowledge base for the accounting system Xledger, as used by the Finance Team and budget holders.</li><li>Develop and improve reporting and functionality.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification). You will ideally have used X Ledger or a similar system and have strong Excel skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a large not for profit organisation based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £350 - £450 per day, 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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC43MjIzMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-20T14:33:42Z
FP&A Accountant
- Maidenhead, Berkshire
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-09-10T12:34:04Z
Treasury Accountant
- City of London, London
- remote
- Contract
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140 - 150 GBP / Daily
- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Software Commodities business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Treasury Assistant for 2-3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Treasury Assistant to assist them for 2-3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support the day-to-day management of cash and payments across multiple bank accounts and currencies.</li><li>Prepare and maintain daily and weekly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Perform urgent and ad-hoc reconciliations as required to ensure accurate and up-to-date cash positions.</li><li>Manage daily and weekly payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and within required deadlines.</li><li>Monitor cash balances across multiple accounts and currencies, providing regular cash balance reporting.</li><li>Support short-term cash flow and liquidity forecasting, identifying upcoming funding requirements and potential cash surpluses.</li><li>Assist with overall liquidity management and ensure sufficient funds are available to meet payment obligations.</li><li>Support the onboarding and setup of new bank accounts, including coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain accurate treasury records and ensure banking information is kept up to date.</li><li>Work closely with Finance and other internal teams to resolve cash, payment and reconciliation queries.</li><li>Utilise NetSuite to record, monitor and reconcile financial transactions and support treasury reporting.</li><li>Provide support on ad-hoc treasury and cash management activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Treasury Assistant will have 1+ years experience <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £140-£160 per day DOE</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjU4Mjc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-24T16:00:40Z
Management Accountant
- London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Management Accountant - Entertainment & Public Relations</strong></p><p>Permanent Role. £50,000 - £60,000 DOE</p><p><strong>Central London - Onsite: 5 days in the office.</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a global strategic brand investment and advisory business operating at the intersection of entertainment, luxury, media, hospitality and global culture to recruit a Management Accountant.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who is comfortable working in an SME environment and enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Management Accountant, you will work closely with the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, providing financial insight and helping to improve processes across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Managing core finance operations, including AP, AR, banking and the general ledger</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts</li><li>Owning the P&L and cash flow</li><li>Cash flow management, foreign currency and debt collection</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Reviewing project budgets for profitability</li><li>Preparing monthly financial statements</li><li>Supporting the audit process and external advisers</li><li>VAT</li><li>Supporting the Accounts Assistant</li><li>Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business</li><li>Identifying and implementing process improvements</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for a finance professional who:</p><ul><li>Has a strong hands-on SME background</li><li>Has experience with management accounts, P&L and cash flow</li><li>Is comfortable working in a messy, unstructured or fast-moving environment</li><li>Is proactive, resourceful and a natural problem solver</li><li>Is comfortable working independently and dealing with ambiguity</li><li>Can build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Enjoys improving processes and bringing greater structure to a business</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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjk1NDE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-09-10T09:40:10Z
Financial Controller
- City of London, London
- remote
- Permanent
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79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK & Ireland finance function.</p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business.</p><p> Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements.<br /> * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br /> * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions.<br /> * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership.<br /> * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries.<br /> * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements.<br /> * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).<br /> * <strong>Big 4 trained</strong>, with a strong technical accounting foundation.<br /> * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation.<br /> * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment.<br /> * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.<br /> * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements.<br /> * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams.<br /> * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues.<br /> * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement.<br /> * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London.<br /> * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation.<br /> * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making.<br /> * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-07T12:57:29Z