<p>A well-established Blackwood based business is seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small finance team.</p><p>This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow management, business partnering and process improvement. The position would suit an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within a dynamic and evolving organisation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and insightful commentary.</li><li>Managing the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Overseeing day-to-day cash management, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Leading credit control activities and monitoring debtor performance.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, supplier payments and employee expenses.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with VAT and other statutory requirements.</li><li>Managing and developing the team.</li><li>Acting as the key finance contact for external accountants, auditors and banking partners.</li><li>Providing commercial insight and financial support to senior leadership.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an individual who can combine technical accounting skills with a proactive and hands-on approach. You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, although experienced QBE candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Sage 50 and/or Xero experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus scheme.</li><li>Pension contribution.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development support.</li><li>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact on the business.</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a varied and rewarding Finance Manager opportunity within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjI2OTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a long-standing client based in North Bristol to recruit an SME Finance Manager on a 12-month FTC.</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£45K - £50K</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Bristol</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12 Month FTC</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>36.25 hours per week</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid: </strong>Three days in and two days WFH<br /> </p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Management Accounts</li><li>Identify and resolve reconciliation issues.</li><li>Provide Support to the Transactional team</li><li>Calculate and post manual provisions such as accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Manage VAT return preparation and related reconciliations.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting through accurate tracking of payments, income, costs, and project-level cash metrics.</li><li>Assist with budget/forecast preparation, including reconciliation checks for completeness and accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are welcome but not essential experience is key</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role and ideally within an SME environment</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email your CV </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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMTIyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Salary: £30,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p>Are you looking to develop your career within treasury, finance, and financial operations? We have an exciting opportunity for an <strong>Assistant Treasury Analyst</strong> to join a growing finance team, supporting treasury operations, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement activities.</p><p>Reporting to the Treasury Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, controls are maintained, and reporting deadlines are consistently met.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Accounting & Treasury Operations</h3><ul><li>Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, fees, commissions, and treasury-related transactions.</li><li>Analyse processing fees, operating expenses, and supplier costs.</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records within finance systems.</li><li>Process and monitor treasury settlements and related accounting entries.</li></ul><h3>Reconciliations & Controls</h3><ul><li>Prepare bank, balance sheet, and operational reconciliations.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.</li><li>Perform financial controls in line with company policies and compliance requirements.</li><li>Review payment instructions and supporting documentation prior to release.</li><li>Ensure financial records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.</li></ul><h3>Claims & Investigations</h3><ul><li>Investigate ATM withdrawal and deposit claims in line with company procedures.</li><li>Process claim-related adjustments and payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Escalate complex cases where required.</li></ul><h3>Reporting & Analysis</h3><ul><li>Produce management information and treasury reports.</li><li>Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and variances.</li><li>Support audit requests and business reporting requirements.</li><li>Utilise reporting tools and dashboards to provide meaningful insights.</li></ul><h3>Continuous Improvement</h3><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Support automation and system enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Maintain process documentation and assist with finance projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or relevant finance experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of journals, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls.</li><li>Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of <strong>£30,000</strong></li><li>Opportunity to develop treasury and financial accounting expertise</li><li>Exposure to financial analysis, controls, reporting, and process improvement projects</li><li>Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities</li><li>Excellent platform for progression within finance and treasury</li></ul><p><strong>If you're looking for a role that combines finance, analysis, controls, and treasury operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.</strong></p><br></li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMjIwMDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with deep domain expertise in Elite 3E Practice Management Solution to play a critical role in the Day 2 transformation of finance systems. The firm successfully implemented the PMS in the spring of 2024, have operated with the support of external consultants since Go-live, and are now in the steady state to optimise the platform.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This new role will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</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;">You will be a qualified accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS.</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;">Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjcwNDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h3>Financial Controller (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)</h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Llanelli<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £70,000 (DOE)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-Time</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a well-established business in Llanelli with the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller on a 9-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a growing organisation during a key period of change and development. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering across the organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and board packs.</li><li>Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.</li><li>Oversee year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Manage and develop finance team members where applicable.</li><li>Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across finance operations.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders across the business to support commercial objectives.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong systems skills, including advanced Excel knowledge.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000.</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a successful organisation.</li><li>Varied and commercially focused role with exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Immediate or short-notice applicants welcomed.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next contract opportunity in the Llanelli area, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</strong></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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4yMjEzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 - 6 months <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP <strong> Rate: </strong>Competitive rate</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an established PLC group to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to support the business during a period of transition.</p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will oversee finance operations across both entities while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on assignment focused on maintaining group reporting deadlines, strengthening financial controls, supporting a team of four and delivering process improvements ahead of a smooth handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, management accounts, consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Deliver accurate group reporting to tight PLC deadlines.</li><li>Lead and support a finance team of four across FP&A, management accounts, AP and AR.</li><li>Improve financial controls, cash collection and working capital</li><li>Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with HMRC, auditors and advisers.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support finance operations across Sage and Xero.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven PLC or large-group reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, consolidation and working capital knowledge.</li><li>Practical VAT and CIS experience, with confidence managing external stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive leader who can make an immediate impact and is available at short notice.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact <strong>Hannah Curnow directly on 01179 9935459</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMDA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h2>Accounts Assistant</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Abergavenny<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Financial Services</p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing financial services organisation based in Abergavenny to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a stable and supportive business where they can further develop their accounting skills within a busy finance team.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end activities.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices</li><li>Managing supplier payments and reconciliations</li><li>Bank reconciliations and cash posting</li><li>Assisting with credit control activities where required</li><li>Processing employee expenses</li><li>Supporting month-end reporting and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable or similar finance role</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively</li><li>A proactive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li>AAT studies or qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li>Salary of £28,000 per annum</li><li>Opportunity to join a well-established financial services business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Long-term development opportunities</li></ul><p>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4xNTUwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">