<p><strong>Business Development Manager<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with T-Shirt & Sons on this newly created role, reporting to the Commercial Director.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Circa £50,000 base + bonus, DOE<br /> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time, Permanent<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Preferably local (South West based), howremote working considered</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p><br /> T-Shirt & Sons produce quality printed clothing and accessories for high-profile clients across the globe within the retail, art, music and charity sectors. As the largest Direct-to-Garment printer in Europe, they are wholly owned by Polyconcept, the world's largest promotional product supplier. Principal offices are based in Westbury, Wiltshire, with additional manufacturing at the Polyconcept site in Poland.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br /> This is a brand-new role for T-Shirt & Sons, created to capitalise on a clear growth opportunity within the education sector. As the first person in this post, you'll have genuine scope to shape the role, build the pipeline from the ground up and make it your own.</p><p>You'll take the lead on generating new business and developing relationships across schools, universities and school travel companies, promoting customised products including leavers hoodies, water bottles, clothing and personalised merchandise for school leavers, school trips and university groups.</p><p>Working closely with the Commercial Director and internal teams, you'll identify opportunities, present solutions via T-shirt & Sons' proprietary education-sector software, prepare quotations, and convert opportunities into sales while delivering an excellent customer experience throughout.</p><p><strong>Main Purpose of the Role</strong></p><ul><li><br /> Develop strong working relationships with schools, universities and educational organisations, maximising sales and engagement<br /> * Understand customer requirements, budgets, deadlines and personalisation needs, recommending suitable products and solutions<br /> * Develop new business opportunities, onboard new customers and manage accounts from initial enquiry through to successful order completion<br /> * Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on time</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br /> <br /> * Contact and visit schools to promote the company's range of customised leavers and trip products<br /> * Generate and develop new business across schools, universities and school travel companies<br /> * Build relationships with teachers, school administrators, PTA members and trip organisers<br /> * Identify customer requirements, budgets, deadlines and personalisation needs<br /> * Present products clearly and professionally, including design, pricing and ordering options<br /> * Prepare quotations, follow up leads and close sales opportunities<br /> * Manage customer accounts from enquiry through to order completion<br /> * Provide creative solutions and recommendations based on customer needs<br /> * Arrange presentations and meetings to support business development<br /> * Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure products continue to meet customer needs<br /> * Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and trade shows where required<br /> * Maintain accurate sales records and meet or exceed sales targets<br /> * Manage time, workload and business development activities effectively to achieve objectives</p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li><br /> Experienced field sales or business development professional<br /> * Confident communicating with businesses, organisations and key decision makers<br /> * Highly organised, self-motivated and target focused<br /> * Skilled at building strong, lasting customer relationships<br /> * An effective negotiator and presenter with excellent communication skills<br /> * Commercially minded with a proactive approach to growth opportunities<br /> * Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities<br /> * Detail-oriented when managing personalised products, artwork requirements, names, sizes and delivery deadlines<br /> * A collaborative team player who works effectively across departments</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge & Experience<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong><br /> * Proven field sales experience<br /> * Strong track record of generating leads and closing sales<br /> * Minimum 5 years' experience in Sales and/or Business Development<br /> * Excellent relationship building, negotiation and presentation skills<br /> * Understanding of the complexities involved in selling customised products<br /> * Full UK Driving Licence</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong><br /> * Experience selling to schools, universities, groups, clubs or organisations<br /> * Experience within customised merchandise, promotional products, clothing or branded products</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDY3NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Content & Digital Marketing Executive for an innovative and growing organisation. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Content & Digital Marketing Executive</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent | Hybrid<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid, Primarily hom based with regular meeting in Cardiff</p><p>Travel to client sites UK wide is expected so you must be able to drive and have your own transport. </p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Marketing Manager</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are looking for a creative, ambitious and digitally minded <strong>Content & Digital Marketing Executive</strong> to join our growing marketing team.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on marketer who enjoys creating engaging content, managing social media channels and turning ideas into campaigns that deliver measurable results.</p><p>You'll play a key role in developing the company's digital presence across social media, email, content marketing and paid advertising, while working closely with marketing, sales and wider business teams.</p><p>You'll also have the opportunity to get out and about - attending trade shows, customer projects and site visits to capture authentic content and bring the company's work to life across our digital channels.</p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><ul><li>Create engaging, relevant and on-brand content across <strong>Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok</strong></li><li>Using Adobe Creative Suite to develop visual graphics for advertising campaigns.</li><li>Develop and schedule social media content, newsletters and other digital communications.</li><li>Write engaging copy for <strong>blogs, articles, newsletters and case studies</strong>.</li><li>Manage day-to-day social media activity, including monitoring engagement and responding to comments and messages.</li><li>Maintain and develop the monthly <strong>marketing content calendar</strong>.</li><li>Create social media briefs and shot lists for onsite video and photography projects.</li><li>Produce and edit short-form video content for digital and social channels.</li><li>Support the development and execution of social media campaigns, promotions, partnerships and sponsored content.</li><li>Work with the marketing team to improve online visibility through <strong>SEO, Google Ads and social advertising</strong>.</li><li>Monitor and analyse digital marketing performance against agreed KPIs, including engagement, follower growth, website activity and conversions.</li><li>Research industry trends, construction news, competitor activity and emerging digital marketing opportunities.</li><li>Work closely with sales and conversion teams to understand customer feedback, purchasing trends and market developments.</li><li>Develop marketing content based on customer projects and real-world success stories.</li><li>Proofread and edit marketing materials to ensure consistency, accuracy and quality.</li><li>Collaborate with external videographers, advertising specialists and other creative partners.</li><li>Attend trade shows, site visits and conversion projects to capture content for marketing campaigns.</li><li>Identify relevant industry communities and organisations and explore opportunities to build relationships.</li><li>Provide regular insight and feedback to the Marketing Manager and wider management team.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who is <strong>creative, commercially aware and genuinely passionate about digital marketing and social media</strong>.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience managing social media channels for a business or brand.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and TikTok</strong>.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience creating digital content, including graphics, photography and video.</li><li>Experience with <strong>Canva</strong> and/or Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Experience editing short-form video using tools such as <strong>CapCut or InShot</strong>.</li><li>An understanding of SEO, Google Trends and paid digital advertising.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills.</li><li>The ability to interpret marketing analytics and use data to inform future activity.</li><li>Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.</li><li>A proactive and independent approach, with the confidence to take ownership of delegated projects.</li><li>A creative mindset and the ability to develop fresh ideas for engaging target audiences.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>You'll be joining a business where you can make a real impact on the company's digital presence and marketing strategy.</p><p>The role offers a varied mix of <strong>creative content production, social media, digital marketing, market research, campaign development and onsite activity</strong>, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career across the full digital marketing mix.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjA2NTkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Manager to join a well-established Professional Services company based just outside central Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£35,000 - £38,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Verify all wages / salary payments</li><li>Ensure all sales invoices are completed and submitted to the customer in a timely manner</li><li>Complete Monthly P&L - update balance sheets / make adjustments as needed</li><li>Undertake annual accounts & audit support work with Chartered Accountants</li><li>Complete weekly expense sheets, authorise payments and send to MD weekly</li><li>Ensure all suppliers' invoices are verified and approved and deal with any queries</li><li>Produce monthly supplier payment schedule</li><li>Responsible for petty cash</li><li>Resolve complex sales ledger accounts and chase difficult debtors</li><li>Calculate depreciation annually and on purchase/sale of assets, update journal records for monthly journal entries</li><li>Reconcile several control accounts and make necessary adjustments. Including month end bank reconciliation</li><li>Provide weekly pension data to provider and key manual data entries for monthly pension data</li><li>Point of contact for staff regarding annual leave balance, tax codes and pension queries</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Currently working in a varied finance role with payroll responsibility</li><li>Confident with finance systems, in particular Excel</li><li>Strong communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong><strong>£35,000 - £38,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4yMTA0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently recruiting for a business based on the outskirts of central Bristol who are looking for a Finance Manager to join initially on a basis for 6 weeks. This has potential to be extended or permanent - If you wish.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p><strong>Address:</strong> Outskirts of central Bristol</p><p><strong>Working hours & hybrid: </strong>37.5 per week and office based</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>1st September </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 weeks with potential of extension/possibility of permanent if you wish but not essential</p><p><strong>Money: </strong>Up to £40,000 equivalent</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Payroll - collate information, input data correctly , manage deductions, overtime, expenses</li><li>Monthly VAT returns, manage HMRC queries</li><li>Sales ledger & credit control - Ensure timely and accurate customer invoicing and resolve issues</li><li>Purchase ledger & supplier management - Verify and process supplier invoices, manage weekly/monthly payment schedules</li><li>Banking, payments & cash management - Process and reconcile bank transactions, and manage petty cash</li><li>General business & management support - Maintain staff records and finance administration to assist the team</li><li>Assist with monthly tasks - accruals, prepayments, P&L</li></ul><p><strong>Skills/Experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a similar role</li><li>Comfortable to work autonomously</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Experience using Sage</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjY2NDY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>AAT Finance Officer</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Blackwood<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £30,000 </p><p><strong>AAT Finance Officer:</strong></p><p>We are currently recruiting for an <strong>AAT-qualified or AAT-studying Finance Officer</strong> on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Blackwood.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to build on their accounting experience and develop their career within a supportive finance team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of the finance function, you will provide support across a range of transactional and accounting activities, helping to ensure the accurate and efficient management of the organisation's financial records.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ol><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices.</li><li>Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.</li><li>Completing regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Processing payments, expenses and staff claims.</li><li>Assisting with credit control and resolving outstanding queries.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.</li><li>Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and management information.</li><li>Posting journals and supporting general ledger activities.</li><li>Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies.</li><li>Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments.</li><li>Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory requirements where required.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties and projects.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will ideally be:</p><ol><ul><li><strong>AAT qualified, part-qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification.</strong></li><li>Experienced in a finance or accounts environment.</li><li>Confident with double-entry bookkeeping and general accounting principles.</li><li>Experienced in areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Highly accurate with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with financial data and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Experienced with accounting software or finance systems.</li><li>A strong communicator with a professional and collaborative approach.</li><li>Keen to develop their accounting knowledge and progress their finance career.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Supportive and collaborative finance team.</li><li>Opportunities for professional development.</li><li>Support for continued AAT studies where applicable.</li><li>Excellent opportunity to develop your accounting experience.</li></ul></ol><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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS44NDE2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market leading Professional Services company going through an exciting period of growth based in Avonmouth. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with journal postings (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)</li><li>Help prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Gather data, prepare schedules, and assist with financial forecasts and annual budgets</li><li>Analyse variances and provide initial commentary for review</li><li>Produce reports and KPIs for management review</li><li>Analyse costs, margins, and performance trends to support decision-making</li><li>Perform reconciliations of key accounts (bank, control accounts, intercompany, etc)</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information</li><li>Support improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls</li><li>Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks, audits, and project-based work</li><li>Support Sales & Purchase Ledger</li><li>Support with expenses & credit cards</li><li>Assist with Annual Audit</li><li>Assist in Treasury Management</li><li>Business Partner with Contract Managers & Regional Managers</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum AAT qualified aspiring to complete CIMA/ACCA</li><li>Currently working in a role with month end responsibility</li><li>IT literate with the ability to use a range of different systems and be an Intermediate to Advanced user of Excel</li><li>Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues and managers whilst being a proactive and self-motivated member of the finance team</li><li>Clear and precise communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43OTAyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p dir="ltr">Robert Half is working with newly acquired business in Avonmouth to appoint an experienced interim finance professional to join their team during a period of real change - the business is a recently acquired entity within a larger group, bringing new ownership, evolving processes and a group-wide ERP implementation.</p><ul><li>Day rate: up to £300 per day, dependent on experience</li><li>Duration: 9-12 months</li><li>Location: Avonmouth - 5 days onsite (some flexibility on start/finish times)</li><li>Start: ASAP</li></ul><p dir="ltr"> </p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The role</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Own full management reporting from trial balance through to P&L and balance sheet</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate/resolve open items, flagging issues to management</li><li>Month-end variance analysis, commentary and management pack preparation, including attendance at manager meetings</li><li>Prepare quarterly VAT returns ready for approval</li><li>Prepare and comment on sales reporting</li><li>Own the Fixed Asset Register and underlying process</li><li>Support budget preparation</li><li>Support data cleansing and project code mapping ahead of a group ERP go-live - includes historic investigation to ensure supplier/customer terms transfer correctly onto the new system</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Qualified by experience - strong technical grounding across month-end, reconciliations and VAT</li><li>Comfortable working with limited handover and getting stuck in from day one</li><li>Confident managing multiple entities and intercompany processes</li><li>Adaptable and process-minded - happy supporting an evolving finance function through change</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjk3MDYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing | Port Talbot, South Wales</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Port Talbot, South Wales<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Financial Controller</p><p><strong>An exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business:</strong></p><p>Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop your career in management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?</p><p>We are seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join our finance team at our manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger commercial picture. You will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, analysing manufacturing costs and helping the business improve operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance team and colleagues across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Operations, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial and operational drivers of a manufacturing business. You will be encouraged to challenge variances, identify opportunities for improvement and turn financial data into meaningful business insight.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to make a difference, with the ambition to develop their management accounting skills and contribute to the continued success of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager or Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.</p><p>You will work closely with operational teams to understand production performance, investigate cost variances and ensure that stock, work in progress and manufacturing costs are accurately recorded and reported.</p><p>This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting expertise and your commercial understanding of manufacturing operations.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Management accounts and financial reporting</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</li><li>Produce financial reports and clear commentary explaining key movements and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Manufacturing cost accounting:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Monitor and analyse raw material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with product costing, standard costing and cost of sales calculations.</li><li>Investigate material price and usage variances, labour efficiency and production overhead variances.</li><li>Analyse scrap, waste, rework and production losses to identify opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li>Monitor production costs and, where relevant, cost per unit or tonne produced.</li><li>Work with operational managers to understand cost movements and improve manufacturing performance.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Stock and inventory control:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with stock valuation, work-in-progress reporting and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Support periodic and year-end stock counts, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.</li><li>Reconcile goods received not invoiced and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Work with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to improve inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with forecasting material costs, labour, energy, maintenance and other operating expenses.</li><li>Investigate significant variances and provide insight into the financial performance of the business.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency and profitability.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Business partnering and continuous improvement:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</li><li>Provide financial information that helps non-finance colleagues understand business performance.</li><li>Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure monitoring where required.</li><li>Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance team and wider business.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who combines sound accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how a manufacturing business operates.</p><p>You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines. You will also have the confidence to investigate discrepancies, ask questions and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.</p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounts, month-end processes or financial analysis.</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Desirable experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operationally focused business.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, stock valuation or work in progress.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>An understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting and variance analysis.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop into a strong management accounting professional.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>The opportunity to develop your career within a manufacturing finance environment.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing operations, product costing and commercial decision-making.</li><li>The chance to work closely with experienced finance and operational professionals.</li><li>Opportunities to broaden your management accounting and business partnering skills.</li><li>A role where your analysis and recommendations can make a tangible difference to business performance.</li><li>A supportive environment in which to build your technical knowledge and professional qualifications.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p>Salary, pension, annual leave, study support and other benefits will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to understand the relationship between financial performance and manufacturing operations, develop commercially valuable skills and contribute directly to better business decisions.</p><p>If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, take ownership of your work and progress your career in management accounting, we would welcome your application.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>If you have the accounting knowledge, analytical mindset and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.</strong></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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS40MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR</strong><br /> Westbury, Wiltshire | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home) | £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business, a leading name in its sector supplying high-profile clients across retail, art, music, and charity industries. This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused administrator to join a busy, collaborative commercial team.</p><p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Senior Client Services Manager, you'll play a key part in keeping clients happy and the wider business running smoothly. You'll be the link between the customer services department and the rest of the organisation, handling admin, reporting, and day-to-day client queries.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Answering and directing incoming calls, taking messages where needed</li><li>Responding to daily customer service emails within a 24-hour SLA</li><li>Reviewing and logging customer returns</li><li>Running daily and weekly client stock reports</li><li>Liaising with clients on address issues and updating internal records</li><li>Managing shipping exceptions, including issuing commercial invoice details</li><li>Taking and writing up weekly sales meeting notes</li><li>Providing general admin support to account managers</li><li>Covering for the Digital Account Manager during holiday periods</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident, self-aware, with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Comfortable communicating at all levels and building strong working relationships</li><li>A genuine team player</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to juggle multiple tasks and think on your feet</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel</li><li>Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>THE PACKAGE</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</li><li>Hybrid working pattern (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzUzNTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively monitor and report on monthly P&L performance and KPIs with insightful analysis to identify areas for challenge and improvement</li><li>Lead on the annual budget process, provide challenge and guidance to the Executive Team to ensure targets and assumptions are appropriate. Ensure deadlines are met and sufficient insightful analysis is provided to support approval by the Board. Support the Executive Team during budget presentations to the CEO and CFO</li><li>Review and provide steer and challenge to the monthly forecasting process, provide informative analysis to enable the CFO, Board and Executive Team to effectively monitor performance against the annual budget</li><li>Review performance of major contracts or projects against revenue and margin targets, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement</li><li>Design appropriate commission schemes that ensure sales teams are motivated to succeed </li><li>Create business models for approval of new product, price changes or project investments</li><li>Provide support to commercial and sales teams negotiating large deals, by creating bespoke bid models and challenging acceptable commercial/financial parameters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years PQE</li><li>Successful track record as an experienced finance business partner</li><li>Advanced excel skills for financial modelling</li><li>Data driven with strong analytical skills, with the ability to unite and motivate people around decisions</li><li>Deep knowledge and understanding of the financial and performance levers in the relevant business area, as well as wider business context</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, used to communicate with executive management and other stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">