<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim part time Accounts Assistant for 4 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim part time Accounts Assistant to assist them for 4 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><p><strong>Please note this role is part time up to 4 days per week.</strong></p><ul><li>Payment Gateway Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations of payment gateway transactions, ensuring payments are accurately recorded and discrepancies are investigated.</li><li>Bank Reconciliations: Complete bank reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurately matched against accounting records.</li><li>Debtor Accounts: Monitor and maintain debtor accounts, assisting with the management of outstanding balances and resolving account queries.</li><li>Account Reconciliations: Carry out regular balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of financial records.</li><li>Raising Sales Invoices: Prepare and issue sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Accounts Payable Support: Assist the Accounts Payable team with invoice processing, supplier queries and general AP duties.</li><li>VAT Testing: Assist with VAT testing to ensure transactions are correctly coded and VAT treatment is accurate.</li><li>Supplier Reconciliations: Reconcile supplier statements against internal records, investigating and resolving any discrepancies</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ 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 £17-£20p/h + Holiday (DOE)</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjA2ODU3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to work for a large Charity based in London.</p><p>Reporting into the CFO this role will be managing a large team also based in London. The role will involve:</p><ul><li>Group accounting, external reporting and consolidation</li><li>Financial Control, policy and Risk</li><li>Treasury, investment, tax and entity governance</li><li>Donor accounting and compliance</li><li>Finance operations</li></ul><p>This role will also involve strong business partnering throughout the business.</p><p>Details:</p><ul><li>Must be qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA equivalent</li><li>3 days in the office</li><li>Central London</li><li>Understanding of charity environment would be helpful</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS42MDc0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Interim Accounts Payable Specialist</h1><p>Location: Surbiton (1-2 days per week in the office)<br />Contract: Starting ASAP - 1 month initially, with the possibility of rolling<br />Working arrangement: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office </p><h3>The Role</h3><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a business on an interim basis, starting as soon as possible.</p><p>This is an opportunity for someone with strong Accounts Payable experience within a complex, multi-entity and multi-currency environment. Working as part of a centralised finance function, you will take ownership of the end-to-end AP process, ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are managed accurately and efficiently.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Take ownership of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process across multiple entities.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Manage invoice processing, verification and approvals.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Oversee supplier accounts and resolve invoice and payment queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Support payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Work across multiple currencies, ensuring transactions are processed correctly.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure AP processes are followed consistently.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Work within a centralised finance environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Identify and resolve discrepancies, working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Skills & Experience</h3><ul><li><p>Strong, demonstrable experience within Accounts Payable.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience working in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment is essential.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience within a centralised Accounts Payable function.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Proven ability to take ownership of end-to-end AP processes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong understanding of invoice processing, supplier management and payment processes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience using SAP S/4HANA would be a significant advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to work independently, hit the ground running and manage workloads in a fast-paced environment.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul><li><p>Immediate start required.</p><br><br></li><li><p>1 month initially, with the potential to extend on a rolling basis.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with 1-2 days per week required in the Surbiton office.</p><p>£16 - £18 per hour + Holiday Pay</p><br><br></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuODg1NDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Head of Finance to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Quarterly planning</li><li>Financial planning and forecasting, including maintaining and developing forecasting tools.</li><li>Responsible for budgetary analysis, cost analysis and cost optimisation across the organisation.</li><li>Key decision-maker around OPEX and CAPEX</li><li>Owns and monitors key financial indicators, OKRs and KPIs, including setting appropriate KPIs across the function.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring financial deadlines and deliverables are met across the team.</li><li>Oversee audit, financial controls and audit trails, ensuring appropriate documentation and governance is maintained.</li><li>Responsible for the integrity and oversight of the financial ledgers.</li><li>Strong focus on knowledge transfer and ensuring financial knowledge/processes are embedded within the team.</li><li>Works closely with Payroll</li><li>Support recruitment/workforce planning, assessing headcount requirements and associated costs.</li><li>Provide financial analysis around settlement agreements and their cost implications.</li><li>Play a key role in financial and operational risk management.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Head of Finance will be qualified and have previous experience in the Not for Profit Charity sector.</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 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>This temporary Head of Finance role will be paying circa £90k-£100k per annum (pro-rata), 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjg1NDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a luxury Real Estate firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller for 3-6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller to join their finance team for a period of 3-6 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Review and improve finance processes, systems and month-end reporting</li><li>Own weekly cash flow reporting and the 12-week rolling forecast</li><li>Strengthen balance sheet reconciliations and management information</li><li>Identify and reconcile any historic balance sheet issues</li><li>Review and optimise NetSuite</li><li>Document processes</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful interim Finance Controller will be qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) who comes from an SME background. You will take a hands on approach to your role and have proven process review and improvement experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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 luxury commercial real estate firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller for 3-6 months. This is a genuinely hands-on role where a true SME Financial Controller can take ownership of improving a small finance teams processes.</p><p>This role will be office based 5 days per week, 9-6pm.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Controller role will be paying £425-475 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4yMjU0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£65,000</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international organisation during a key period of transformation. This role is focused on leading the AP function through change, improving team performance and accountability, and supporting ongoing finance systems and process improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12 (including two Team Leaders), you'll oversee Accounts Payable operations across 25 locations internationally, working with stakeholders in multiple time zones including South Africa, St Martin and Costa Rica. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys driving change, developing people and creating a high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the development of the wider AP function.</li><li>Implement and monitor KPIs, ensuring supplier payments and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Review aged AP, identify recurring issues and improve processes to reduce backlogs and exceptions.</li><li>Drive compliance with purchase order and invoice processes across multiple business locations.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation, including systems implementation and automation projects.</li><li>Investigate the root cause of operational issues and coach the team to prevent repeat errors rather than simply resolving them.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across international locations to improve processes and ways of working.</li><li>Oversee a smooth handover from the current AP Manager before their departure.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function within a medium or large organisation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance and holding people accountable.</li><li>Experience leading change, implementing KPIs and driving process improvements.</li><li>Confident working within a multi-site, international environment.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance systems implementations or automation projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surbiton office.</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required).</li><li>The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a finance function undergoing significant transformation.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTk3NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£70,000</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international business during a significant period of transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This role has a clear mandate to stabilise, improve and lead the Accounts Payable function across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment. You'll be responsible for driving team performance, strengthening controls, embedding accountability and delivering sustainable process improvements, while supporting ongoing automation and systems initiatives.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12, you'll work closely with stakeholders across 25 international locations, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-focused environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, creating a high-performing culture.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the wider AP function through change.</li><li>Introduce and monitor KPIs to improve service levels, accountability and performance.</li><li>Ensure invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review aged creditors, parked invoices and outstanding exceptions, driving timely resolution.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance across the AP process.</li><li>Standardise purchase order and invoice processes across multiple entities and regions.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and reducing manual processes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve root causes and implement long-term solutions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll bring proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function, ideally within a shared services or international business environment. You'll be a confident people manager with a track record of improving KPIs, driving operational change and developing high-performing teams.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within multi-entity, multi-currency organisations is essential, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.</p><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in the Surbiton office)</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required)</li><li>The opportunity to lead a genuine finance transformation project with lasting impact</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDcxNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | Uxbridge</strong></p><p>I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>14-month maternity cover</strong> basis.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul><li><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>10% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>4-day working week</strong> - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with <strong>every Friday off</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</strong></p></li><li><p>14-month maternity cover</p></li><li><p>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</p></li></ul><h3>The Role</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the <strong>financial control, accounting and compliance</strong> function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</p></li><li><p>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</p></li><li><p>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</p></li><li><p>Overhead and budget variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</p></li><li><p>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal and external audits</p></li><li><p>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</p></li><li><p>Leading and developing members of the finance team</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for a <strong>fully qualified accountant</strong> with <strong>5+ years' post-qualification experience</strong>, ideally gained within a <strong>manufacturing, SME or project-based environment</strong>.</p><p>You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.</p><p>Experience with <strong>IFRS / US GAAP</strong> and <strong>IFS</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p>Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.</p><p><strong>If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">