<h2>Director of Finance</h2><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid (Cardiff office presence, with flexibility for home and other office visits)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£70,000 </p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with flexibility)</p><p>Are you a strategic financial leader passionate about making a difference? I am delighted to be supporting a valued organisation in the centre of Cardiff who seeking a highly experienced and dedicated <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to join their team. This is a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, where you'll be instrumental in shaping the financial future and ensuring the sustainable delivery of vital services.</p><p>As Director of Finance, you'll be the strategic financial lead, overseeing all aspects of the organisation's finances, ensuring probity, compliance, and prudent management. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li><p><strong>Financial Strategy & Leadership:</strong> Work closely with the CEO and Trustees to define and implement financial strategies that drive growth and sustainability, including assessing commercial opportunities and managing risk.</p></li><li><p><strong>Operational Oversight:</strong> Manage the entire Finance function, ensuring all accounting requirements (banking, payroll, HMRC, pensions, investments, reserves, cashflows) are met accurately and on time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reporting & Analysis:</strong> Produce and present comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and projections for various stakeholders, providing expert advice and analysis.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll Management:</strong> Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for over 480 employees, along with all related submissions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fundraising Support:</strong> Oversee community and corporate fundraising activities to maximise income and meet KPIs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Resource Optimisation:</strong> Ensure financial resources are used effectively to achieve maximum impact, including business systems, insurance, and contract management.</p></li><li><p><strong>Asset & Treasury Management:</strong> Be responsible for the organisation's financial asset and treasury management, optimising income sources, and addressing shortfalls.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance & Governance:</strong> Lead on statutory accounts preparation, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards, Charity Commission, and Companies House, and supporting strong charity governance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Company Secretary:</strong> Act as the organisation's Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory reporting requirements are met.</p></li><li><p><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong> Be an active and integral member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.</p></li></ul><p> </p><h3>What You'll Bring:</h3><p>We're looking for a highly experienced and dedicated individual with:</p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A degree or equivalent qualification.</p></li><li><p>IT proficiency and knowledge of accounting systems (experience with MS Dynamics and Access Payroll is a plus).</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of financial management principles, accounting practices, and regulatory requirements (including employment legislation, GDPR, and Charity Law).</p></li><li><p>Extensive written and verbal communication expertise.</p></li><li><p>Proven team leadership and management experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing a finance function in a large/complex organisation.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with Boards/Trustees.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated resilience and determination.</p></li><li><p>High level of integrity and dependability, with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with full membership of a professional body.</p></li><li><p>Experience in project management and business planning.</p></li><li><p>Prior experience within the Charity/Third sector.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with project assessment tools.</p></li><li><p>Ability to speak Welsh.</p></li></ul><h3>Benefits:</h3><ul><li><p>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 28 days after three years of service, and 30 days after five years.</p></li><li><p>Workplace auto-enrol pension scheme (3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution).</p></li><li><p>Long-term service bonus at 10 and 20 years.</p></li><li><p>Flexible and hybrid working model.</p></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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMjkxMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an established accountancy firm in Swindon to recruit a Client Accounting Manager to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The Client Accounting Manager role will be involved with providing professional and efficient technical processing, support, and advice across a broad client base. This role also involves leading a team, managing a portfolio of clients, and overseeing services, including bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts, and corporation/personal tax. You will be working closely with both clients and the senior leadership team to ensure high-quality service delivery and continuous process improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accountant that has been working within an accounting practice that is looking for a new challenge within a reputable firm that is offering a progression path to Partner in the near future. The salary is circa £50,000 plus a number of benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a varied and dynamic position requiring exceptional technical expertise and leadership skills. You'll work across a range of client types, from sole traders to limited companies, ensuring compliance with deadlines and processing budgets. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, you'll mentor and supervise team members, foster development, and identify opportunities for process enhancements.</p><p> </p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li>Preparing and producing client accounts, including statutory and management accounts.</li><li>Completing personal and corporation tax computations.</li><li>Conducting client meetings, offering timely and tailored advice.</li><li>Supervising and mentoring team members while reviewing and delegating tasks effectively.</li><li>Enhancing operational efficiencies and maintaining high-quality internal processes.</li><li>Managing long-term client relationships and ensuring proactive communication.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h3 id="requirements">Requirements</h3><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Client Accounting Manager role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience:</p><p>Key Competencies:</p><ul><li>ACCA or ACA qualified (2+ years post-qualification in accountancy practice).</li><li>Strong attention to detail and time management.</li><li>Ability to work independently and deliver under deadlines.</li><li>Proven experience mentoring junior staff and leading teams.</li><li>Effective communication skills and the ability to provide sound financial advice.</li><li>Audit experience is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><br><br>Specific Skills:<br><br><ul><li>Ability to prepare annual accounts for SME's, sole traders, and partnerships.</li><li>Expertise in monthly/quarterly management accounts, including ledger work.</li><li>Proficiency in adhering to compliance work deadlines.</li><li>Commercial awareness and an understanding of revenue generation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Circa £50,000 annual salary</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Company events</li><li>Free tea & coffee</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45NTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an established organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Business Partner role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity that will play a pivotal role in business partnering with a specific entity, presenting to stakeholders and carrying out financial analysis and reporting tasks as well as month-end duties. The Finance Business Partner role will be suitable for someone that is part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, has proven commercial accounting experience and someone that is keen to thrive within a business partnering capacity and progress within a business that is renowned for offering long-term career development. The salary is between £45,000 - £50,000 plus study support, hybrid working, annual bonus and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Business Partner will consist of the following: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing the budgets and forecasts.</li><li>P&L analysis and reporting. </li><li>Balance sheet review and reporting. </li><li>Financial analysis; risk/opportunities, variances. </li><li>Month end reporting; accruals, prepayments, journals, reconciliations. </li><li>Business partnering with various stakeholders; presenting financial data and building/maintaining strong relationships. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Business Partner role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience within a management/commercial accounting role. </li><li>Ideally part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Qualified by experience with relevant industry experience would also be considered. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail. </li><li>Innovative mindset. </li><li>Confident user of Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£45,000 - £50,000 annual salary. </li><li>Study support. </li><li>Hybrid working; 2-3 days on site. </li><li>Annual bonus scheme. </li><li>Company car scheme. </li><li>Private healthcare. </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme. </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4wNDk2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working in partnership with our client - an industry leading engineering business in their recruitment of a Finance Business Partner on a permanent basis.</p><p>Due to continued growth and strategic investment, our client has created a Finance Business Partner role to join their commercial finance function and play a key role in driving business performance across global operations.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional with experience in manufacturing or engineering environments-ideally (but not limited to) within aerospace, aviation, or defence. The role offers broad exposure, working closely with stakeholders across the business - think of it as a decision support role.</p><p>The salary on offer is up to £75,000 + benefits, and due to the nature of the role & the required level of partnering, there is a strong preference for predominantly office based to get the best out of stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Provide proactive financial partnering across multiple functions</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles</li><li>Deliver insight through commercial analysis and performance reporting</li><li>Partner with cost centre owners to ensure effective cost management and delivery of business objectives</li><li>Support data integrity and process enhancements within ERP systems (IFS exposure desirable)</li><li>Contribute to wider transformation and efficiency projects across finance and operations</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You:</p><ul><li>Qualified or near qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA/CA)</li><li>Prior proven partnering experience</li><li>Well-developed understanding of cross functional environments</li><li>Strong analyst - and be able to convey high quality data into meaningful insight</li><li>Relevant industry experience - aviation, engineering, defence, manufacturing</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445 or to apply, please e-mail </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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuMjgwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
