<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Cardiff | Distribution | Career Development | Commercial Finance</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Build your career. Influence decisions. Make an impact.</strong></p><p>Are you a driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career?</p><p>We're looking for an ambitious <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join a growing distribution business in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional finance role, a chance to develop their technical expertise, gain genuine commercial exposure and play a key part in supporting business performance.</p><p>Working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, you'll help turn financial data into meaningful insight, support effective decision-making and contribute to the continued success of the business.</p><p>If you're part-qualified, actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, or looking to build on your existing finance experience, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills, take ownership and progress your career in a dynamic, commercially focused environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The opportunity:</strong></p><p>You'll be at the heart of the finance function, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls and a clear understanding of business performance across the distribution operation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management accounts:</strong> Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.</li><li><strong>Month-end reporting:</strong> Assisting with month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting:</strong> Contributing to budgets, forecasts and financial planning to help the business understand future performance.</li><li><strong>Variance analysis:</strong> Investigating actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and highlighting opportunities for improvement.</li><li><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Working with operational colleagues to understand cost drivers, margins, profitability and key business performance indicators.</li><li><strong>Stock and inventory:</strong> Supporting stock reconciliations, inventory reporting and the financial control of a distribution environment.</li><li><strong>Financial controls:</strong> Helping maintain robust processes, improve reporting accuracy and ensure compliance with internal procedures.</li><li><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve financial information and make better use of systems and data.</li><li><strong>Business partnering:</strong> Building effective relationships across finance and operations, communicating financial information clearly and constructively.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><p>We're interested in people with the right blend of technical capability, commercial curiosity and ambition.</p><p> </p><p><strong>You'll ideally bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a finance, assistant accountant or management accounts role.</li><li>Progress towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or another relevant accounting qualification, or a strong desire to develop professionally.</li><li>A sound understanding of core accounting principles and month-end processes.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and spot inconsistencies.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.</li><li>A proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Experience in distribution, wholesale, logistics, stock-intensive or other operationally focused businesses would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine appetite to learn.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation for a successful career in management accounting while gaining exposure to the commercial realities of a distribution business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>You'll have the opportunity to:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Develop your expertise</strong> across management accounts, reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li><strong>Understand the bigger picture</strong> by seeing how financial performance connects to operational decisions and business results.</li><li><strong>Build commercial confidence</strong> through collaboration with colleagues beyond the finance team.</li><li><strong>Take ownership</strong> of meaningful responsibilities and contribute ideas that improve the way finance operates.</li><li><strong>Progress your career</strong> by strengthening the technical and commercial skills needed for future opportunities in management accounting.</li></ul><p> </p><p>We want someone who is keen to learn, motivated to make a difference and excited by the prospect of growing with the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The details:</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff<br /> <strong>Role:</strong> Assistant Management Accountant<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Distribution<br /> <strong>Qualification:</strong> AAT, ACCA or CIMA study support, where available<br /> <strong>Salary and benefits:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience, with the opportunity to discuss the full package during the recruitment process.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, expand your commercial understanding and make a meaningful contribution to business performance, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply today and take the next step towards becoming a confident, commercially minded management accountant.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS45NDg2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Management Accountant | Bristol A growing and established multi-site UK organisation is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant areas of management accounting while working closely with Finance, Operations, IT and senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and reconciliations, while also providing commercial insight and helping to improve financial processes and controls. The Role Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and provides meaningful insight to the wider business. You will also take ownership of the management accounting and reporting for one of the organisation's key business divisions, giving you exposure to a broad range of accounting areas and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. This would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining technical accounting, management reporting, analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts across the Group, working alongside Assistant Management Accountants. Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, investigating significant movements and providing commentary. Maintain weekly revenue data between operational and finance systems, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to resolve issues. Review monthly revenue accounting across multiple business divisions. Prepare and review intercompany cross-charges. Perform variance analysis against operational sales data. Business partner with department leads to review P&L performance, cost management and opportunities for improvement. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management accounting and reporting for a key business division. Manage areas including provisions, trust-related accounting, cash flow reporting and trade account reconciliations. Support the FP&A and Compliance functions with data for management and regulatory reporting. Work closely with IT and Finance to review and improve financial systems, processes and interfaces. Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules and liaison with external auditors. Support the Group Accountant with technical accounting requirements and changes relating to FRS 102. Provide holiday cover across the Management Accounts team through effective cross-training. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure strong communication and collaborative working. Support investment cases and ad hoc finance projects where required. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across both management and financial accounting. You will be analytical, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy4wMTQ2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Office Coordinator - People Ops & Facilities<br /> Central Bristol | Fully Office Based | £30,000 - £40,000 DOE | 12 Month FTC</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a growing, innovative business in Central Bristol to find an Office Coordinator who can bring together people operations and office management. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being the go-to person in a business - equally comfortable supporting a smooth onboarding process as keeping the office running efficiently day to day.</p><p>We are ideally looking for immediately available candidates who can start ASAP.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>People Operations</p><ul><li>Coordinating end-to-end onboarding for new starters, including paperwork, system setup, and first-day preparation</li><li>Leading inductions to ensure new employees feel welcomed and set up for success</li><li>Supporting the recruitment process - scheduling interviews, liaising with candidates, and assisting with offer administration</li><li>Maintaining accurate HR records and employee files</li></ul><p>Office & Facilities</p><ul><li>Acting as the first point of contact for all office-related matters</li><li>Managing supplier relationships, including cleaning, maintenance, and office supplies</li><li>Overseeing health and safety compliance and general upkeep of the workplace</li><li>Coordinating meeting room bookings, deliveries, and general office logistics</li><li>Supporting with ad hoc events and team activities</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an office coordination, HR administration, or operations support role</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities</li><li>A proactive, can-do approach and confidence dealing with people at all levels</li><li>Strong communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £30,000 - £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Based full-time in Central Bristol</li><li>A varied role at the heart of the business, with genuine scope to shape how it develops</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTUwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Taunton (Hybrid Working Available)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an exciting and growing Taunton-based organisation in the search for a qualified accountant to join their leadership team in this pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance remit, partnering closely with senior stakeholders while leading a small finance team.</p><p>This position offers significant exposure across the business, combining financial leadership, commercial insight and operational support to help drive performance and support future growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality finance function, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead budget reviews and challenge performance to drive accountability and value for money.</li><li>Support the preparation of statutory accounts, audits and regulatory returns.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.</li><li>Oversee revenue management, invoicing and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, costing and contract evaluations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Contribute to business change and cross-functional projects with a financial impact.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance leadership, finance manager, business partnering or financial controller capacity.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.</li><li>Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring teams.</li><li>Comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role within a respected and growing organisation.</li><li>Broad remit with exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.</li><li>Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact - </p><p>Andy Troup </p><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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yNDc1MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>3-6 Month Interim Assignment | £450-£450 per day Umbrella | [Cheltenham / Hybrid]</strong></p><p>A senior interim opportunity with genuine ownership and direct CFO exposure</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively supporting an established organisation in the appointment of an experienced Interim Group Financial Controller for an initial 3-6 month assignment.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a key role within the finance leadership team and an opportunity for an experienced interim to step into a broad remit, take ownership and make a visible impact.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be producing the numbers.</p><p>You'll have responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, the quality of financial reporting and controls, and the wider processes that support the business.</p><p><strong>Assignment details:</strong></p><p>Duration: 3-6 months<br /> Rate: £450-£450 per day Umbrella<br /> Location: Cheltenham, GL51<br /> Start: ASAP</p><p>Reporting to: CFO</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership across the full operational finance function, including:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end close and delivery of accurate management accounts across P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls, reconciliations and balance sheet integrity</li><li>Leading budgeting, rolling forecasts and scenario planning</li><li>Providing clear analysis and insight to the CFO and senior leadership team</li><li>Owning cashflow forecasting and working capital management</li><li>Overseeing debtor and creditor performance</li><li>Managing the year-end statutory accounts and external audit</li><li>Overseeing VAT and wider tax compliance</li><li>Leading and developing the finance team</li><li>Improving finance processes, systems, reporting and automation</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve financial visibility and decision-making</li><li>Acting as a trusted partner to the CFO and deputising where required</li></ul><p>What we're looking for</p><p>You'll be a qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent - with a strong track record in Financial Controller, Group Financial Controller, Head of Finance or a similar senior finance position.</p><p>More importantly, you'll be someone who can hit the ground running.</p><p>You'll have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience across management accounts and financial control</li><li>A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow</li><li>Experience with statutory accounts and audit</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>The confidence to work with senior non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A pragmatic, commercial approach</li><li>Experience improving processes, systems and reporting</li><li>The ability to operate independently and take ownership from day one</li></ul><p>Experience working across multiple entities would be advantageous.</p><p>Why consider it?</p><p>For an experienced interim, this is an opportunity to take on a genuine Group FC remit, working directly with the CFO and having influence across the wider finance function.</p><p>You'll have the scope to get involved in the detail where required, whilst also stepping back to improve controls, reporting, processes and the way finance supports the wider business.</p><p>If you're an experienced interim FC who enjoys coming into a business, getting up to speed quickly and leaving things in a stronger position, this could be a particularly good fit.</p><p>If you're available now, coming available shortly, or would like to discuss the assignment confidentially, please don't hesitate to apply.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjIwNDQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>HR Business Partner</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Swansea <br /> Hours: Part Time</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted adviser to leaders and managers, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You will take ownership of key HR processes and initiatives while ensuring that our people practices remain compliant, consistent and aligned with organisational values.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>HR Business Partnering:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with senior leaders and managers to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies and actions.</li><li>Provide trusted, commercially focused advice across a broad range of people matters.</li><li>Support organisational development, workforce planning and organisational change.</li><li>Identify people-related risks and opportunities and develop practical solutions.</li><li>Use people data and insight to support informed business and workforce decisions.</li><li>Challenge and coach leaders where appropriate, helping them build strong, engaged and high-performing teams.</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of the wider People & Culture strategy.</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Relations & HR Advisory:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues.</li><li>Coach managers through complex and sensitive employee situations and difficult conversations.</li><li>Support the fair, consistent and legally compliant resolution of workplace issues.</li><li>Investigate employee concerns and workplace conflicts where required.</li><li>Ensure appropriate action is taken in relation to harassment, discrimination, inappropriate behaviour and other employee concerns.</li><li>Maintain a balanced approach that considers both employee wellbeing and business requirements.</li><li>Keep up to date with UK employment legislation and ensure HR practices reflect current requirements and best practice.</li><li>HR Operations & Compliance</li><li>Oversee and continuously improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Ensure employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee documentation remain accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.</li><li>Review and develop HR policies and the employee handbook as required.</li><li>Ensure HR processes are consistently applied across the organisation.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in the HRIS.</li><li>Ensure HR activities comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation.</li><li>Develop and implement HR procedures and SOPs that improve consistency, efficiency and employee experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Talent, Performance & Development:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support effective performance management and development processes.</li><li>Work with managers to identify talent, capability gaps and development priorities.</li><li>Support succession planning for key roles and help mitigate people-related business risks.</li><li>Develop and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business and employee needs.</li><li>Support career development and internal progression opportunities.</li><li>Contribute to the development of competency frameworks and talent management processes.</li><li>Support managers in creating clear objectives, providing effective feedback and developing their people.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruitment & Workforce Planning:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with managers on workforce planning and recruitment requirements.</li><li>Support effective end-to-end recruitment processes and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.</li><li>Provide advice on organisational structures, roles and responsibilities.</li><li>Support succession planning and contingency planning for critical positions.</li><li>Ensure new employees receive a consistent and engaging onboarding experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Engagement, Culture & Employee Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.</li><li>Support engagement surveys and translate feedback into meaningful action plans.</li><li>Work with leaders to build a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Support employee communications and people-focused initiatives.</li><li>Promote a culture based on trust, respect, fairness, accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support employee events and initiatives that strengthen connection and engagement across the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>HR Systems, Data & Projects:</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of HRIS processes and ensure data quality and integrity.</li><li>Support the implementation and development of HR systems, processes and reporting.</li><li>Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and inform people decisions.</li><li>Lead or contribute to key People & Culture projects.</li><li>Work with the wider HR team on the implementation of group-wide HR initiatives, policies and processes.</li><li>Continuously identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42MjQ0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">