Senior Marketing Manager<p>Robert Half are working with an organisation based in North Bristol who are looking for a driven Senior Marketing Manager to take ownership for the UK marketing function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the marketing strategy for a well-established B2B organisation operating in the engineering and manufacturing sector.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a leading provider of specialist technical solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong presence in the UK and international reach, they support customers with high-quality engineering products, expert consultancy, and value-added services. Their UK operations include advanced fabrication facilities and a team of skilled technical specialists, working closely with clients to drive efficiency and innovation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Senior Marketing Manager, you will define and execute the company's marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Working closely with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Sales Director, you will play a key role in shaping brand positioning, supporting commercial growth, and driving engagement within a highly technical B2B market.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused marketing leader who thrives in a strategic and hands-on role.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and implement a long-term marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and revenue targets.</li><li>Work closely with the SLT and Sales Director to define priorities, support commercial growth, and position the company effectively within its industry.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small marketing team, fostering a results-driven culture.</li><li>Collaborate with the sales team to create targeted marketing initiatives that drive lead generation and sales enablement.</li><li>Define the company's brand and messaging strategy, ensuring consistency across all external and internal communications.</li><li>Manage all aspects of marketing communications, including digital marketing, PR, content creation, social media, and technical product marketing.</li><li>Optimise data-driven marketing efforts, leveraging analytics to assess campaign performance and refine strategies.</li><li>Ensure effective internal communications, driving engagement across teams and departments.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Marketing Manager in a B2B, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.</li><li>Strong strategic mindset, with a track record of defining and delivering successful marketing strategies.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior leadership and sales teams, ensuring marketing is fully aligned with commercial priorities.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>Excellent communication abilities, with a talent for translating technical product information into compelling marketing messages.</li><li>Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse performance and optimise marketing campaigns accordingly.</li><li>Proficiency in digital marketing, CRM platforms (ideally HubSpot), and marketing automation tools. Additional experience with SAP, Power BI, DocuWare, Google Analytics, or Hootsuite would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £80K DOE</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODQ1MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Director of Finance and Operations<p><strong>Director of Finance & Operations - Bristol, Hybrid Split (2-3 days in the office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half have been retained by Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity to recruit an experienced Director of Finance & Operations. This is a rare chance to lead a small, dedicated finance team within a mission-driven organisation, where your expertise will directly contribute to making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community.</p><p>It is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in charity accounting to expand their skills by diving into the world of grant-making decisions and witnessing firsthand how funds are distributed to create real, positive change. You'll gain invaluable experience and play a key role in shaping the impact of charitable investments.</p><p>Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity has been doing great things for ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) for 50 years. Each year they bring joy, comfort and hope to millions of patients and 15,000 NHS staff through the work we do. From major capital builds to sensitive and calming spaces for bereaved parents. From gardening sessions for dementia patients to innovative equipment to treat cancer, there are there with full-hearted goodness from first breaths to final goodbyes and every day in-between.</p><p>As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll team up with the CEO, Trustees, and committees to bring the charity's financial and strategic goals to life. This role lets you blend big-picture leadership with hands-on financial action, all while helping ensure the charity thrives and runs smoothly for the long haul.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Lead finance and grant-making functions, advising Trustees, CEO, and SMT. Build relationships with stakeholders and present financial matters to the Trustee Board.</li><li><strong>Financial Management:</strong> Oversee budgeting, cash flow, investments, and financial processes. Present quarterly updates and reports to committees and Trustees. Oversee VAT returns.</li><li><strong>Risk & Governance:</strong> Lead risk management and governance, maintain risk policies, act as Company Secretary, and manage regulatory filings. Serve as Designated Person for the Charity Lottery Gambling Commission Licence.</li><li><strong>HR & Payroll:</strong> Senior HR lead, pay budgets, benefits, and staff well-being. Review and approve payroll.</li><li><strong>Investment & Property Management:</strong> Oversee investment portfolio and collaborate on investment property matters.</li><li><strong>Audit & IT Systems:</strong> Finalise audit files and year-end accounts, presenting to the Audit Committee. Lead responsibility for IT systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA with senior experience in the charity sector.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to a Board.</li><li>Expertise in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and audit.</li><li>Experience with risk management and charity regulatory compliance.</li><li>Commitment to supporting Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity's mission.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading IT or digital transformation projects.</li></ul><p>But what is it really like to work at Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity? In their 2024 staff survey 100% of staff…Felt proud to work for the charity; Found meaning in their work; Believed the charity values are applied in all they do. And one of their volunteers shared his experience with them "I've never worked for a charity, but I have worked for several private sector companies. Without doubt your team of people are not just nicer but are more enthusiastic and talented than any team of people I have ever worked with. Every time I come into the office, I feel reluctant to go back out into the 'real world'".</p><p>That's quite a testimonial. Grab this rare opportunity today to get a slice of this full-hearted goodness while you can.</p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><p>£70,000 - £75,000 salary</p><ul><li>27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a well-being day. Plus, an additional two days leave after five years of service.</li><li> Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</li><li>Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%).</li><li>Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor.</li><li>Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary</li><li>Commitment to training and development with budget set aside</li><li>Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs</li><li>Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4zODQwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">External Audit and Compliance Lead<p><strong>External Audit and Compliance Lead</strong></p><p>Robert Half have been retained by IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary provider in Europe and North America based in Keynsham, to recruit an External Audit and Compliance Lead.</p><p>IVC Evidensia have grown exponentially over the last 10 years to become one of the South-West's most recognisable and largest employers, as well as the leading veterinary groups across the globe - with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries with c.39,000 employees in total.</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit / Compliance Lead to oversee and manage consolidated group audit, statutory audits and statutory financial statement preparation across multiple countries in Europe. This role involves managing relationships with third-party outsourced service providers (BPO Partner), Big 4 firms, and internal IVCE Teams, to ensure that all audits / statutory financial statements preparation are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the required timeframes. You will also be instrumental in setting up an Audit Centre of Excellence and ensuring timely delivery and adherence to performance standards.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>3rd Party Outsourced Service Provider Management: </strong>Lead and collaborate with our external BPO Partner to ensure information provided by the service provider enables audits to be conducted in an efficient and effective manner.</li><li>Ensure the completion of group audit, statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements across Europe, in a timely and accurate manner, meeting all deadlines.</li><li><strong>Audit Center of Excellence:</strong> Establish and maintain an Audit Center of Excellence to drive best practices and continuous improvements across audit and statutory financial statement processes and procedures.</li><li><strong>End-to-End Process Management:</strong> Responsible for managing the full audit cycle including planning, interim testing, and year-end testing, ensuring audits are executed with the highest quality. For Statutory Audits, this includes getting Statutory Financial Statements prepared accurately and timely by the outsourced partner (Big 4 firm).</li><li><strong>Management Letter Issue Resolution:</strong> Work closely with BPO Partner and GBS management to address and resolve any issues or concerns raised in the Management Letter from auditors, ensuring timely actions are taken.</li><li><strong>Financial Statement Preparation:</strong> Collaborate with third-party service provider (Big 4 firm) in the preparation of statutory financial statements for European entities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.</li><li><strong>Audit Status Reporting:</strong> Provide regular and clear reporting on the status of ongoing audits, ongoing statutory financial statement preparation, highlighting any risks, delays, or challenges to management.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive of experience in auditing, with a focus on statutory audits and experience working with third-party providers (preferably Big 4).</li><li>Experience working with BPO Providers</li><li>Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA)</li><li>Strong understanding of statutory audit processes and financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, etc.).</li><li>Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple audits simultaneously.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Hybrid & Flexible working</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing</li><li>Pension</li><li>Discounted staff pet care</li><li>Dog Friendly office</li><li>Parking available</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci44NjU3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Credit Controller<p>Robert Half are extremely proud to have exclusively partnered with Ayvens to support on the recruitment of an exciting project within their Credit Control operations in Bristol.</p><p>Ayvens, formed from the merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, is a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions. With a presence in 42 countries and managing a fleet of 3.4 million vehicles, including the world's largest multi-brand electric vehicle fleet.</p><p>Ayvens is dedicated to making life flow better for customers ranging from large corporates to private individuals. By offering full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions, Ayvens is at the forefront of the transition to net-zero emissions and the digital transformation of the mobility sector.</p><p>The successful candidate will be part of an outgoing and collaborative group, known for its supportive and dynamic culture. As part of a fast-growing business, the team is committed to investing in people, providing opportunities for professional growth and career development. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, they play a key role in driving the company forward, offering an exciting environment where you can thrive and build a successful future.</p><p><strong>Job Spec</strong></p><p>The immediate requirement has arisen for five Credit Controllers to join their team on an initial 12-month Fixed term Contract.</p><ul><li>Job Title: Credit Controller</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract</li><li>Location: Emersons Green</li><li>Salary: £26K - £29K</li><li>Working Pattern: 2 or 3 days in the office following on from an initial 3 month training pattern with the remaining days office based</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities in the role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Optimising customer facing time to chase and collect overdue/missed payments via telephone, letter and email</li><li>Dealing with/solving queries on invoices with both internal departments and external customers</li><li>Supporting vulnerable customers and ensuring that all customers requiring additional assistance are aware of available options</li><li>Deliver a high level of customer service</li><li>Complying with relevant policies and procedures that will stand up to scrutiny from Internal and external Audit</li><li>Ability to build relationships at all levels, communicate effectively, build trust and influence stakeholders</li><li>Working alongside outsources and supplier partners to manage overdue/missed payments, debt and vehicle recovery (as required)</li><li>Maintain Continuous Personal Development (CPD) to stay up to date with relevant internal and external change</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing customers in financial difficulty/ Credit Control role</li><li>Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, report writing and presenting</li><li>Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Proven experience of working under pressure within a process driven role focused on daily KPI's</li><li>Develops others by sharing own experience and expertise</li><li>Judgement and commercial awareness</li><li>Strong background of delivering excellent customer service</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office suite of applications e.g. Excel, Word</li></ul><p>For more information, or to apply please contact Lewis Young @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this role.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjU4NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Director<p><strong>Finance Director - c.£170K Bristol OR Exeter based</strong></p><p><strong>Finance Director </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with<strong> South-West Water</strong>, a subsidiary of Pennon Group PLC, to recruit a newly created <strong>Finance Director</strong> position following a recent restructure.</p><p>This opportunity will play a key role in supporting the transformation of the business through acting as both a strategic partner to key stakeholders, as well as driving performance through enhancing operational and financial efficiencies.</p><p>There is huge scope to add value in this all-encompassing position that incorporates leadership, strategic, operational and technical elements whilst providing high visibility and interaction across the majority of the business.</p><p>This role would suit a <strong>commercially minded</strong> finance leader with demonstrable experience in their ability to influence at an Executive level, as well as having operated in a multi-divisional matrix environment.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly into the CFO and managing 3 direct reports, you will act as the Finance lead for central functions, as well as 2 of the 4 business units in the structure.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all finance activities in support of both business units, including contributing to the strategy and direction of these businesses</li><li>Lead all finance activities in support of Corporate Services functions across the Pennon Group</li><li>Partnering with Corporate Service Execs to manage/challenge costs</li><li>Support business unit Managing Directors to deliver short and long term financial outcomes and priorities</li><li>Work alongside other elements of the Finance function to support the effective delivery of financial planning and reporting requirements for the business.</li><li>Shape, oversee and ensure the successful execution of business partnering and reporting in support of the business units and corporate services</li><li>Work alongside the Group FC to ensure development and execution of an effective financial control environment</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)</li><li>Proven ability to operate and influence at Exec level</li><li>Prior background working within a matrix structure or large complex organisation</li><li>Strong experience partnering with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Eagerness to develop/drive performance and make improvements to processes/inefficiencies</li><li>Commercially-astute</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> £170K + car + excellent/competitive benefits package</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci40NDg0OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Credit Control Supervisor<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Credit Manager for a growing organisation in Llantrisant.</p><p> </p><p> The Role:</p><p> </p><p>As the Credit Control Manager, you'll lead a small, dynamic team and take ownership of the credit control function. This is a hands-on role where you'll manage day-to-day operations, streamline processes, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently recruiting for a Credit Control Manager on behalf of a leading business that is looking to expand its team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of cash and building strong relationships with customers. You will be responsible for managing a small team and working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the company's credit policies are adhered to and payments are made within agreed terms.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p> </p><p>Oversee and improve credit control procedures to promote best practices and maximise system utilisation.</p><p>Manage and develop a team of 5 direct reports, providing direction and fostering growth.</p><p>Build and maintain relationships with key customer contacts, prioritising customer experience.</p><p>Perform credit checks and proactively manage credit limits.</p><p>Chase overdue invoices by phone and email, ensuring accurate records of all activities.</p><p>Provide accurate and timely advice on billing queries and ensure disputes are handled promptly.</p><p>Liaise with stakeholders to improve credit control outcomes and identify any issues early.</p><p>Prepare monthly KPI reports for management, ensuring timely and accurate information.</p><p>Liaising with the Credit Insurance company regarding cover</p><p>Ideal Candidate:</p><p> </p><p>On offer:</p><p> </p><p>Salary of £40,000</p><p>Hybrid working three days in the office.</p><p>25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays</p><p>Life assurance, death in service benefit</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQyMzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Manager<p> </p><p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Manager for a growing manufacturing organisation near Llantrisant.</p><p> </p><p>The Finance Managers role is a senior position in the company.</p><p>You'll be responsible for:</p><p>Managing a transactional team</p><p>Co-ordinate and lead month end accounting processes,</p><p>Reporting of the monthly management accounts and the monthly and quarterly reporting to head office of sales, investments, and monthly accounts (</p><p>Lead internal and external audit, Implement audit recommendations</p><p>Produce weekly P&L forecasts and key operational KPI's</p><p>Oversee 4 weekly payroll and support where necessary</p><p> Identify areas of system and control weakness and implement processes and procedures to improve</p><p>Presenting financial information and involvement in Site leadership team meetings</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>On offer: as salary of £65,000 plus bonus pension and benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQ1NTA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Assistant Accountant<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant Accountant</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> >£30,000</p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p><br /> We are supporting a dynamic property business seeking an organised and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. They are looking for a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has experience with high-volume supplier invoicing and using Sage accounting software. If you are passionate about numbers and have a good phone manner, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within our business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using Sage software.</li><li>Producing end of month statements.</li><li>Monitor and manage the company's email inbox, ensuring timely responses and effective communication with vendors and clients.</li><li>Handle incoming calls professionally, providing excellent customer service and answering accounting-related queries.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and ensure invoices are processed for payment in a timely manner.</li><li>Assist with general bookkeeping duties, including posting journal entries and managing accounts payable.</li><li>Provide support for month-end and year-end financial processes.</li><li>Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with company policies and procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an accounting role, with a focus on processing supplier invoices.</li><li>Strong experience with Sage accounting software.</li><li>Excellent phone manner with the ability to communicate professionally with suppliers and customers.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial tasks.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Good organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Experience with general bookkeeping and basic accounting principles is an advantage.</li><li>A positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within the company.</li></ul> <br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p> <br><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uNDYxNTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Office Manager<p>Title: Office Manager<br />Salary:£35,000 FTE<br />Location: Central Cardiff</p><p>Role:<br /><br />We are recruiting a role with a brilliant Cardiff based company. The Office Manager will take a lead in supporting the CEO and staff with all administrative, finance and back-office duties. They will support the senior management team in ensuring the organisation's compliance with policies and procedures in relation to health and safety human resources and charity governance and will support the Finance Manager with financial tasks. They will also support the CEO with managing the diary, travel arrangements etc. There will be an element of case management so strong communication and conflict resolution skills are essential.<br /><br /></p><ul><li>To support the Finance Manager, with relevant financial duties including purchase order processes, pretty cash management and salary updates.</li><li>To undertake all human resources and recruitment duties as required.</li></ul><ul><li>To provide PA support role to the CEO</li><li>To manage the renewal processes for legislative and regulatory checks.</li><li>To be responsible for ensuring appropriate regular Health and Safety checks of the premises and arrange maintenance works as required.</li><li>To ensure effective first point of contact systems via telephone and email.</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/RmZpb24uUGVycmV0dC4yMjA5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Payroll Manager<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee multiple internationally spread Payrolls based in Newport.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Payroll Manager is a technical specialists role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Payroll Processing Leadership: Oversee the accurate and timely processing of multiple outsourced monthly payrolls across the EMEA region.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Validation & Compliance: Lead on ensuring payroll calculations comply with local tax, social security, and employment regulations by validating and approving data with precision.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Analytical Reviews: Conduct detailed analysis and comparisons of payroll data against prior periods to enable swift and informed approval of monthly payrolls.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Regulatory Partnership: Collaborate with third-party providers to stay updated on and comply with local regulations surrounding payroll, taxes, and national insurance.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Process Improvement: Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for payroll process optimisation, implementing best practices to enhance accuracy and efficiency.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Reporting: Generate monthly payroll reports for finance teams and provide ad-hoc summaries as required.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">On offer a salary of from £75,000 to £90,000 plus generous package. Hybrid working.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjI2NTcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Senior Accountant<p>We are recruiting a role for a trusted partner in Newport. The primary responsibility of the Qualified Senior Accountant is to assist the Head of Finance and the broader department by providing crucial financial oversight and strategic business management support. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of key priorities. Through this support, the aim is to contribute to the overall financial health and operational success of the organisation, helping to align financial strategies to ensure that resources are optimally managed to meet both short-term and long-term goals.</p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Senior Accountant role include:</p><ul type="disc"><li>Preparation of the annual financial statements and corresponding notes and disclosure.</li><li>Managing treasury function.</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/RmZpb24uUGVycmV0dC4yNjc1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Assistant Accountant<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a Cardiff based not-for-profit.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a small, friendly team whilst providing a range of financial duties to support the business needs. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will assist in delivering key initiatives to improve the efficiency of the business. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of up to £30,000 per year, with excellent benefits and opportunities for development.</p><p><strong>Location</strong> - Office in Cardiff (some home working will become available from April)</p><p><strong>Interview / Start date</strong> - ASAP</p><p><strong>Salary</strong> - £28,000 - £30,000</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of month-end and management accounts, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all financial deadlines are met.</li><li>Process and post monthly journals, including payroll, depreciation, prepayments, and accruals.</li><li>Reconcile bank statements and credit cards on a regular basis.</li><li>Oversee daily processing of financial transactions, ensuring real-time updates to the accounting system.</li><li>Manage the accurate raising of sales invoices and reconcile by month-end.</li><li>Support year-end audit preparation and address auditor queries.</li><li>Participate in stock reviews and reconciliations, collaborating with operations teams.</li><li>Execute weekly payment runs and ensure client refunds are processed promptly.</li><li>Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.</li><li>Stay up to date with accounting knowledge through training and professional development.</li><li>Provide support on ad hoc projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in a similar role.</li><li>AAT Qualified, a relevant Accounting & Finance degree, or qualified by experience.</li><li>Advanced IT skills, including Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).</li><li>Experience with XERO accounting software is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong reconciliation skills, high attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.</li><li>Positive, can-do attitude and ability to manage workload effectively in a busy environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Death in service benefit.</li><li>Long service awards.</li><li>Company sick pay.</li><li>Access to development and training opportunities.</li><li>Health and wellbeing cashback 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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4yNDYzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Assistant Accountant<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Assistant Accountant for a growing organisation in Newbridge - north of Newport.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Permanent Assistant Accountant </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>A UK based finance role supporting the business reporting to the Finance Business</p><p>Partner, Solutions, contributing towards the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance team.</p><p>Ensure accuracy and reporting of SG&A, FTE and non-operating costs across the group. Maintenance and enhancement of a robust control environment. Proactive engagement with key business stakeholders to</p><p>encourage strong business partnering in support of growth, cost control and optimised cash management.</p><p>Collaborate with FP&A function to provide clear analysis and reporting of financial performance and</p><p>forecast.</p><p> </p><p>The role will be varied, challenging and you will play a major role within this growing finance team where</p><p>there is plenty of opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career. Finance study options are</p><p>available following completion of probation period.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Salary to £32,000 (Happy to pay top end)</p><p> </p><ul><li>Based in Crumlin - north of Newport</li><li>Salary to £32,00</li><li>Hybrid - 2 days in the office</li><li>Benefits:</li><li>Pension 5% company contribution</li><li>Holidays - 24 rising to 27</li><li>PHI</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Critical illness cover</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjc0NzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Digital Change Manager<p><strong>The Organisation</strong></p><p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclusive basis with Envolve Infrastructure to recruit a Digital Change Manager on a permanent basis. Envolve Infrastructure currently serves the water, environmental and energy sectors. They connect over 16 million customers with essential water, energy and transport services across the regions in which they operate. They have almost 40 years' experience working in water and waste, this heritage combined with their industry leading service underpins their ability to be the best.</p><p>Through their strategic partnerships and long-term frameworks, they provide specialist infrastructure support to the water and waste sector. Improving water quality, operational efficiency and network resilience and have done so since 1984. Additionally, the organisation offers Specialist and Civil Engineering services relating to the sector.</p><p>Further information can be found on their website: https://envolve-infrastructure.co.uk/</p><p><strong><br /> The role</strong></p><p>As part of an investment in Envolve Infrastructure's digital environment - the organisation is looking to implement Microsoft's Power Platform to help automate and streamline business processes, increase operational efficiency as well as accuracy of real-time business data collection and analytics. The right candidate will want to take ownership of this end-to-end Digital Change programme, not only engaging with senior stakeholders to establish requirements, timelines and resource allocation for delivery; but also supporting Digital Solutions adoption through training/workshops with a focus on continuous improvement.<strong><br /> <br /> Key tasks and responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with business departments and other key stakeholders in understanding key business operational challenges and identify emerging technologies to enhance best practice process optimizations</li><li>Ensure changes are implemented smoothly and effectively across the organisation, including communication, training, and transition/roll-out activities, gaining buy-in within local and Group environments.</li><li>Conduct gap analysis between current processes and any new requirements for digital optimisation</li><li>Participate in the deployment planning and perform actual deployment</li><li>Analyse and resolve technical and application problems</li><li>Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time</li><li>Responsible for the delivery of project management and business analysis activities across the business</li><li>Defining a project's scope and goals</li><li>Manage and deliver projects through entire life cycle</li><li>Planning and scheduling project timelines</li><li>Act as a conduit between the business and other group IT teams</li><li>Tracking project performance and project evaluations and results measurement</li><li>Conduct training sessions for staff on new implemented digital systems and technologies</li><li>Documentation of business processes using interviews, document analysis, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, task and workflow analysis</li><li>Utilise technological trends to suggest technical solutions to enhance the competitive edge of the business</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience as a Digital Change Manager within a multi-functional business environment</li><li>Significant experience in leading and delivering large-scale digital projects and change in a complex and matrix business environment. Complemented by a strong understanding of Agile methodologies.</li><li>Proven experience driving enablement and/or adoption strategies for integrated technology solutions.</li><li>Successful execution of change management plans to embed change across organizations.</li><li>Strong tech background, familiarity with development and delivery of web/mobile applications</li><li>Experience in the Microsoft Power Platform - MS PowerApps, Power Automate and Power BI</li><li>Commercially driven, with excellent communication and leadership skills, to inspire, influence and engage cross-functional internal and external teams.</li><li>A passion for innovation: consistent proven history of strategic and innovative thinking</li><li>Strong analytical skills with customer focused approach</li><li>Experience of common project management principles and methodologies</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills; experienced at gaining trust from all levels of the business</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication</li><li>Self-motivated</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjIxNjgzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk for a growing organisation based in Crumlin new Newport.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk will be:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the Accounts Payable ledgers</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Accurate and timely posting of all AP invoices</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Matching of invoices to PO and/or GRN information, and resolution of issues where invoices do</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">not match.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Proactive maintenance and housekeeping of the AP ledgers (to identify and resolve unallocated payments, debit notes and other issues) so that the ledgers are 'clean' at month end, and no issues are carried over at each month end.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Perform a sample of supplier statements monthly, identifying reconciling items and proactively resolving and correcting any issues</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Involvement in the month end close process, including the performance of AP reconciliations to GL and the input of the associated AP data into the month end reporting company packs as</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">required.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">On offer:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary to £32,000, hybrid working plus benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjIyODAxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Credit Controller<p data-sourcepos="12:1-12:16">Due to team expansion Robert Half are delighted to be partenering with a well established business in Cardiff Bay </p><ul><li>Salary £25,000 - £27,000</li><li>Monthly Bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office 2 days at home)</li></ul><p data-sourcepos="12:1-12:16"> </p><p data-sourcepos="12:1-12:16"><strong>Job Summary:</strong></p><p data-sourcepos="14:1-14:413">We are seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Recoveries & Collections Specialist to join our team in Cardiff Bay. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of insured and uninsured debts, maximising recoveries while maintaining excellent client relationships. This role requires strong communication and negotiation skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p><p data-sourcepos="16:1-16:21"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-sourcepos="18:1-30:0"><li data-sourcepos="18:1-18:103">Manage a portfolio of debts, implementing agreed processes and systems to achieve collection targets.</li><li data-sourcepos="19:1-19:143">Contact debtors by telephone, email, and letter to secure payment on outstanding debts, adhering to regulatory guidelines and best practices.</li><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:103">Negotiate payment arrangements with debtors, considering individual circumstances and business needs.</li><li data-sourcepos="21:1-21:99">Liaise with clients, providing regular updates on collection progress and addressing any queries.</li><li data-sourcepos="22:1-22:92">Instruct and manage third-party debt collectors and legal representatives where necessary.</li><li data-sourcepos="23:1-23:97">Assess the cost-effectiveness of legal action and prepare cases for referral to the legal team.</li><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:74">Identify and escalate complex or problematic cases to senior management.</li><li data-sourcepos="25:1-25:83">Maintain accurate records of all collection activity using the company's systems.</li><li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:71">Contribute to the improvement of collection processes and strategies.</li><li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:80">Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li data-sourcepos="28:1-30:0">Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment.</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNjg4MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Group Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager for a growing organisation based in Cwmbran</p><p>The Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager will be primarily assisting with the reporting for their central function. In this role, you'll be a key part of the group team, supporting forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting. You'll collaborate with finance and non-finance teams across various business divisions, providing critical insights to drive strategic growth.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, and long-term planning.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models to support decision-making.</li><li>Analyze financial performance by monitoring key metrics, trends, and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end reporting processes, including variance analysis and management reporting.</li><li>Provide insights and recommendations to optimize revenue, costs, and profitability.</li><li>Prepare presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and efficiency.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Knowledge and Experience</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant with proven experience within a similar finance position.</li><li>Experience of dealing with reporting structures, systems and stakeholder management.</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal, networking, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are essential with evidence of a proactive approach and creditable outcomes.</li></ul><p> On offer:</p><p>Salary of from £50,000 to £60,000 DOE. Hybrid working.</p><p>This is initially a years fixed term contract</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjAxNTc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Trainee Financial Accountant<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience in all aspects of accounting and make a real impact within a close-knit team. You'll work directly with experienced accountants, learning and growing alongside the team.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">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;">* Financial Record Management (Hands-On):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Dive into real-world accounting using Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate financial records. This includes recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Contribute directly to the preparation of financial reports, seeing your work make a tangible difference.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Tax & VAT Returns (Practical Application):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Learn to prepare and submit tax and VAT returns using IRIS software.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Gain practical experience with popular accounting software like Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent, becoming proficient in their use.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Tax Computations (Real-World Learning):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Assist in preparing corporation and income tax computations, gaining a solid understanding of current accounting principles and policies.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Learn how to ensure client compliance.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Payroll Processing (Direct Responsibility):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Take ownership of operating BrightPay to process payslips and P11Ds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Client Communication (Building Relationships):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Develop strong professional relationships with our valued clients through phone and in-person interactions.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Provide personalised support and address client queries with confidence.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Deadline Management (Essential in a Small Team):</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Contribute to the smooth operation of our practice by meeting tight deadlines and managing your workload effectively.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">o Understand the importance of efficiency in a small team.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Skills and Qualifications:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* A genuine passion for accounting and a desire to learn.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Ability to thrive in a 1 collaborative, small-team environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNzc0ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Accounts Assistant<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a very flexible employer in Pontypool. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Th Accounts Assistant role is only one day in the office - three from home and a 35 hour working week. </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>You'll be responsible for:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Payment of all creditors and to maintain the invoice processing, payment systems, cash books.</li><li>Running of rent monitoring and accounting systems, reconcile and maintain service charge accounts and assist in the annual calculation of rents and service charges.</li><li>To maintain the VAT controls in accordance with the requirements of HM Revenue & Customs</li><li>Responsible for the recharge debt and former tenant rent/recharge debt.</li><li>To ensure that the debt recovery services are delivered in accordance with annually agreed performance targets.</li><li>To advise the Principal Finance Officer on possible write-offs in order to ensure that all debt held by the Association is deemed recoverable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>It's a ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £34,000</strong></p><p><strong>Based in Pontypool - hybrid working 1 day in the office, four at home</strong></p><p><strong>A 35 hour working week - total flexibility!</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjM0NzE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Controller<p>Join a dynamic, growth-oriented company as a Financial Controller and play a crucial role in driving financial success. As my client expands our operations and transition to new markets, we seek a skilled and experienced professional to oversee our financial functions and support strategic decision-making.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:<br /><br />Develop and implement robust financial controls and processes.<br />Lead and manage a team of financial professionals.<br />Review and analyze financial performance to identify areas for improvement.<br />Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.<br />Manage financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.<br />Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and decision-making.<br /><br />Qualifications:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong educational background (degree level).</li><li>3 -5 years of post-qualified experience in a similar role.</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>International experience, including group consolidation.</li><li>Proven track record in SME finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving abilities and a pragmatic approach.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p><br />Benefits:<br /><br /></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £65,000 per year.</li><li>5% pension contribution.</li><li>25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements (hybrid office/WFH).</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNzgwNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Reconciliations Clerk<p data-end="537" data-start="60">We are currently looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented <strong data-end="146" data-start="121">Reconciliations Clerk</strong> to join a reputable company's finance team. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records by performing account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and working closely with internal teams to resolve issues. If you have a strong analytical mindset, a keen eye for detail, and experience in accounting or finance, we want to hear from you!</p><p data-start="539" data-end="564"><strong data-start="539" data-end="564">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="952" data-start="565"><li data-end="667" data-start="565">Reconcile bank accounts, ledgers, and other financial documents on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis</li><li data-start="668" data-end="742">Identify and investigate discrepancies or variances in financial records</li><li data-end="810" data-start="743">Prepare and maintain reconciliation reports for management review</li><li data-end="897" data-start="811">Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data</li><li data-start="898" data-end="952">Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes</li></ul><p data-start="954" data-end="973"><strong data-start="954" data-end="973">Qualifications:</strong></p><ul data-start="974" data-end="1201"><li data-start="974" data-end="1036">Proven experience in accounting, finance, or a similar field</li><li data-end="1100" data-start="1037">High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities</li><li data-start="1101" data-end="1149">Proficiency with accounting software and Excel</li><li data-start="1150" data-end="1201">Excellent communication and organisational skills</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/RmZpb24uUGVycmV0dC41MzYxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Accounts Assistant<p><strong>Accounts Assistant <br /> Location: Weston-Super-Mare (Office-Based)<br /> Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 + Study Support <br /> Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm)</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to partner with a modern, technology-driven accountancy firm that specialises in providing high-quality financial services to owner-managed businesses across the UK.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant. This role involves managing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations, as well as preparing management accounts for a variety of clients.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Handle bookkeeping, VAT returns, and bank reconciliations for a range of businesses.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and maintain purchase and sales ledgers.</li><li>Work with Xero, Dext, QuickBooks Online, and Sage One to manage client accounts.</li><li>Assist in mentoring junior team members and contribute to a collaborative work culture.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Working experience as a Bookkeeper or Senior Accounts Assistant.</li><li>Strong proficiency in Xero and/or Sage (essential).</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work proactively.</li><li>Strong communication skills, confident in working directly with clients both online and in person.</li></ul><p><strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£27,000 - £32,000 (Depending on Experience)</li><li>Flexible working arrangements where required.</li><li>Ongoing professional development, including CPD training (30 minutes per week during working hours).</li><li>The opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive team within a growing and innovative firm.</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/Q2hhcmxpZS5Eb3duaW5nLjA5MTExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Assistant Accountant<p> </p><p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Assistant Accountant for a Manufacturing organisation based near Pontypool.</p><p> </p><p>The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.</p><p>Principle Accountabilities:</p><ul><li>Process management of Accounts Receivable and Payable Ledgers.</li></ul><p>To include all reporting and transactional processing duties such as;</p><p>- Posting, raising, and matching customer and supplier invoices & payments (including customer portals and intercompany transactions).</p><p>- Reconciliation of customer and supplier statements including raising proforma and scrap invoices.</p><p>- Reconciliation and agreement of intercompany balances</p><p>- Reporting weekly and monthly aged analysis Debtors and Creditors to the Site FD & GM and Group FD & CFO</p><p>- Query resolution - Investigate & resolve queries in a timely manner with Internal & External Stakeholders.</p><p>- Quarterly Cut-off testing</p><ul><li>Cash Management.</li></ul><p>- Reconciliation of bank accounts and cash books including assisting with monthly & quarterly cash forecasting.</p><ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of the weekly and monthly management accounts.</li></ul><p> </p><p>On offer: Salary of to £32,000 plus pension and benefits.</p><p>This role is fully on site - not home working</p><p>An early finish every Friday.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjAxODE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Accountant<p>Robert Half are pleased to partner with an established brand in Bristol to recruit an interim Accountant.</p><p>This role will take ownership of cashflow reporting, statutory reporting and drive financial controls. This role is a key partner to internal finance teams, external auditors, and business stakeholders, ensuring accurate and insightful financial reporting.</p><ul><li>Duration: 15-month FTC</li><li>Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum</li><li>Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite, 3 remote</li><li>Location: Bristol</li><li>Start date: April</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Review month-end close journals and conduct detailed general ledger analysis.</li><li>Oversee financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS and support external audits.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Lead the preparation and ownership of monthly divisional cashflow reports.</li><li>Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and internal controls.</li><li>Provide business continuity support for lead accountants when required.</li><li>Collaborate with finance business partners, corporate accounting, and external auditors to enhance reporting processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Strong track record in cashflow reporting, statutory accounting, and financial controls.</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.</li><li>Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to engage cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.</li><li>Strong planning and organisational abilities to meet tight reporting deadlines.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjA3MzExLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Director<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; line-height: 16pt; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212529;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Director for this agile SME based in Cardiff </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; line-height: 16pt; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212529;">As the Finance Director, you will also oversee the Accounting functions, Payroll, and Credit Control and Business Partnering teams, providing leadership, oversight, and strategic direction to ensure alignment with business objectives.</p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; line-height: 16pt; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212529;">The Finance Director will be working closing with the owners and senior leadership team. Playing a critical role in driving the financial strategy and performance. You will work closely with senior leadership across the business, providing insightful financial analysis, ensuring the integrity of our financial processes, and delivering value through strategic business partnering. </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; line-height: 16pt; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212529;">On offer:</p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 15pt; line-height: 16pt; font-family: Montserrat; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #212529;">Salary of from £70,000 to £80,000 plus car allowance, generous holiday allowance and a generous benefits package.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjY1MDMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">