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51 results for Payments Manager in Cambourne

Head of Finance
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability &amp; Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow &amp; Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding &amp; Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex &amp; Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting &amp; Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX &amp; Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTYyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-01T13:38:13Z
Payments Clerk - Temporary
  • Saffron Walden, Essex
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 13 - 15 GBP / Hourly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Overview:</strong><br />Robert Half is working with a valued, long-standing client to recruit a Temporary Payments Administrator for a 6-month assignment based in their Saffron Walden office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a junior background in finance, accounts, or mortgages who is looking to build hands-on experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reconciliation, tracking, and chasing of manual payments made to the Society</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Monitoring and maintaining accurate records of fees paid, outstanding, and cancelled</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Processing refunds for fees paid but not utilised</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Supporting the onboarding of new mortgage applications</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Liaising via telephone with mortgage brokers and conveyancing solicitors regarding applications and associated fees</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Instructing mortgage valuations and reconciling related records</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Providing administrative support to the Processing team to ensure efficient and accurate mortgage processing</p></li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Candidate Profile:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or mortgage-related role (junior level welcomed)</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Confident communicator, particularly over the phone</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Comfortable working with data, reconciliations, and financial tracking</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Proactive and able to manage workload effectively in a busy team environment</p></li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Additional Information:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Full-time, office-based role in Saffron Walden</p></li><li><p class="isSelectedEnd">Immediate or short-notice availability preferred</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable organisation</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjY2NjgzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-17T15:54:20Z
Senior Product Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Product Manager</strong></p><p></p>Robert Half have partnered with a high‑growth organisation based in London who are looking to engage an experienced Senior Product Manager to support the evolution of a marketplace platform as it scales internationally.<br><p> </p><p>This is an initial 6‑month, <strong>Inside IR35 contract</strong>, focused on owning and delivering product outcomes across payments, transactions, and market place capabilities, including the 0‑to‑1 delivery of new platform products and features.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own and evolve core product domains within a transaction heavy e‑commerce and marketplace platform</li><li>Lead 0‑to‑1 product delivery, taking new platform capabilities from concept and discovery through MVP and into production</li><li>Define and deliver the roadmap for payments, transactions, and commerce capabilities, including multi‑currency and cross‑border flows</li><li>Translate complex transaction logic (payments, fees, commissions, refunds, reconciliation, chargebacks) into clear product requirements</li><li>Partner with engineering to design API led platform capabilities for frontend, mobile, partner, and third‑party use cases</li><li>Support marketplace specific product needs, including seller on boarding, pricing logic, payouts, and operational workflows</li><li>Balance short‑term delivery with long‑term platform scalability and resilience</li><li>Own backlog management, prioritisation, and discovery within your product area</li><li>Act as the primary point of alignment across product, engineering, design, finance, and commercial teams</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Senior Product Manager owning complex, technical product areas</li><li>Demonstrable experience delivering products from 0‑to‑1, including problem definition, discovery, MVP launch, and iteration</li><li>Strong background across transactions, payments, and financial flows within e‑commerce or marketplace platforms</li><li>Significant experience working on marketplace products, including multi‑party payments, commissions, fees, and payouts</li><li>Deep understanding of e‑commerce fundamentals such as checkout, pricing, promotions, order lifecycle, and refunds</li><li>Comfortable owning products built on backend and platform services, APIs, and distributed systems</li><li>Experience operating across multiple regions, currencies, and regulatory environments</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly with senior engineering and architecture teams</li></ul><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 6‑month contract with strong potential to extend</li><li>Inside IR35</li><li>London based assignment with hybrid working</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/QWxleC5IaWxsLjkyMjk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-24T12:12:27Z
Finance Manager
  • Saffron Walden, Essex
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2>Robert Half is partnering with a growing private group based in Saffron Walden to recruit a Finance Manager on behalf of our client.</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a dynamic owner-managed business with multiple operating entities. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, lead a small team, and provide both operational and commercial financial support across the wider business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role would suit a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), finalist, or strong QBE candidate with previous experience in a hands-on SME environment.</p><h2>Location</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Saffron Walden (full-time on site)</li><li>1 day per week required in the London office</li></ul><h2>Salary</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">£55,000 - £60,000 plus benefits</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts for three group entities</li><li>Presenting financial performance to the CEO and senior leadership team</li><li>Quarterly board reporting and analysis</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management</li><li>Daily cash reporting and treasury support</li><li>Oversight of payroll and statutory submissions</li><li>Year-end audit preparation and liaison with external auditors</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and month-end controls</li><li>Management of credit control and debtor performance</li><li>Ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time</li><li>Reviewing and improving internal controls, systems and finance processes</li><li>Supporting commercial teams with pricing, margin analysis and sales proposals</li><li>Managing, developing and mentoring a team of three finance staff</li><li>Providing ad hoc commercial and strategic analysis to the CEO</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification, finalist status, or strong QBE experience</li><li>Previous experience producing management accounts independently</li><li>Strong Excel and data analysis skills</li><li>Experience in a broad SME finance role</li><li>Prior team leadership or supervisory experience</li><li>Commercial awareness with the ability to support non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines</li><li>A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach</li><li>Permanent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship 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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQzMTUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-28T08:07:34Z
Finance Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are partnering with a fast-growth fintech firm to recruit a Finance Manager. This is a hands-on role, perfect for a newly qualified straight from practice, who wants a strong technical foundation, ownership of core finance processes, and exposure to audits and regulatory requirements in a fast-growing business.</p><p> </p><p>You will play a key role in improving finance processes as the business scales, supporting audits, and maintaining a clean and well documented financial control function.</p><p> </p><p>Location: City if London</p><p>Hybrid working model</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Audit trained ACA qualified</li><li>Ideally 1-2-year PQE</li></ul><ul><li>Ambitious, proactive, and capable of operating in a fast-growth environment.</li><li>Demonstrated consistent career progression (e.g. promotions every 1-2 years).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities &amp; work-streams you'll own</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close</li><li>Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting</li><li>Maintain ownership of balance sheet accounts</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and ensure transactions are accurate and controlled</li><li>Improve and document finance processes to support scale and audit readiness</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with the business to identify, design, and implement process improvements</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and support statutory and regulatory filings</li><li>Support the migration to a new accounting system</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>This is a full-time position with competitive salary, share options, and benefits</li><li>3 days a week in the London office</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuOTk3MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-20T15:09:04Z
Finance Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>This for </strong><strong>a rapidly growing </strong><strong>Trading Firm (Focusing on Crypto) firm </strong><strong>paying £80,000 to £100,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Finance Director who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Controls Management</li><li>Revenue control</li><li>Business Partnering with various stakeholders</li><li>Month end Duties</li><li>System Transformation</li><li>Financial Data</li><li>Data Manipulation</li><li>Leading Audits</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>This Finance Manager for this Trading Firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Someone with an accounting background</li><li>Someone from ideally a crypto business or trading firm</li><li>Someone with evidence of Data Manipulation- ideally SQL and Python</li><li>Evidence of Process Improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager will report into a hugely impressive Finance Director who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. This Trading Firm have year on year growth and been trading since 2008 and have been growing year on year. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £80,000 to £100,000 on experience -Additionally, a bonus, private medical insurance, pension</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjIwMjAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-03-31T16:45:36Z
Finance Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Finance Manager | Real Estate Development | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £90,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a growing, international real estate development business on a permanent basis, based in Central London.</p><p> </p><p>This is a highly technical and commercially exposed role, offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, support complex development and investment structures, and play a key role in shaping financial reporting and controls across the EMEA region.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across large-scale industrial and logistics development projects, partnering through joint ventures to acquire, develop, and deliver high-value assets. With an entrepreneurial and evolving environment, finance plays a critical role in supporting growth, ensuring technical accuracy, and influencing decision-making.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><br /> Reporting into the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Managing and reviewing the month-end close process, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany reporting, and variance analysis.<br /> * Supporting financial reporting and consolidations across EMEA, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local reporting standards.<br /> * Preparing technical accounting papers, including revenue recognition, acquisitions, disposals, and complex development arrangements.<br /> * Leading on joint venture and equity accounting, including consolidation assessments (VIE vs VOE).<br /> * Reviewing real estate valuations and ensuring accurate accounting treatment and documentation.<br /> * Overseeing statutory accounts and working closely with auditors and external advisors.<br /> * Partnering with tax specialists to ensure compliance across VAT and corporate structures.<br /> * Supporting system improvements, automation initiatives, and wider finance transformation projects.<br /> * Interpreting legal agreements (including development management agreements) and translating them into clear accounting treatment.<br /> * Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, providing technical guidance and challenge where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><br /> ACA qualified, ideally trained within a Big 4 environment.<br /> * Strong technical accounting experience across US GAAP, IFRS, and UK GAAP.<br /> * Demonstrable experience in <strong>joint venture and equity accounting</strong>, this is essential.<br /> * Experience within real estate, property development, or fund structures (e.g. fund accounting / fund control) is highly advantageous.<br /> * Proven ability to interpret complex legal agreements and translate into accounting outcomes.<br /> * Experience preparing accounting memos and communicating technical concepts to non-finance stakeholders.<br /> * Strong analytical and organisational skills, with high attention to detail.<br /> * Confident communicator, able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.<br /> * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with developing processes and controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li><br /> A highly visible, technically focused role within a growing international real estate development platform.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence key financial and strategic decisions.<br /> * Ownership of complex accounting areas, including joint ventures, development structures, and revenue recognition.<br /> * The opportunity to operate in an entrepreneurial environment with scope to improve processes and controls.<br /> * A collaborative and ambitious team, with strong long-term growth plans across EMEA.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><br /> This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant to step into a high-impact role within a growing real estate development business. You'll work on complex, high-value projects, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and play a key role in shaping financial reporting and controls in an evolving environment.</p><p>If you're looking to combine technical excellence with commercial exposure in a dynamic and entrepreneurial setting, this role offers a strong platform for progression.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTY4MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-27T16:52:27Z
International Payroll Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a global award-winning and renowned architecture firm based in the City of London. They have designed and built hundreds of large-scale real estate and property projects, ranging from commercial and residential buildings through to cultural centres across several countries.</p><p>Due to continued expansion, they are looking to hire an International Payroll Manager to solely manage the end-to-end payroll function across their various jurisdictions.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Head of Finance, the International Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll as well as supporting treasury &amp; cash functions. This role will combine strong UK payroll and PAYE expertise with international exposure, including foreign VAT.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Take full ownership of UK and international payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert on payroll taxes, including PAYE, NIC, pensions and year-end processes.</li><li>Partner with HR and external providers on payroll-related matters, including starters, leavers and benefits.</li><li>Oversee treasury and banking activities, including payments, cash management and liquidity planning.</li><li>Maintain strong controls, reconciliations and audit readiness across payroll and cash processes.</li><li>Manage compliance and regulatory requirements, including KYC, tax documentation and audit support.</li><li>Support VAT reporting and international tax matters, liaising with external advisors where required.</li><li>Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members, driving process improvements and best practice.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this International Payroll Manager position based in the City of London, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in UK and International Payroll management.</li><li>Strong PAYE and payroll tax expertise.</li><li>Solid understanding of VAT compliance including exposure to foreign VAT.</li><li>Experience managing payroll within a multi-entity / international environment.</li><li>Ability to work confidently across international jurisdictions.</li><li>Experience overseeing junior team members' work.</li><li>Experience with PayCircle would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Excellent career development and international exposure</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Company socials and more.</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYyMTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-07T22:54:09Z
Finance & Operations Manager
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong data-start="112" data-end="144">Finance &amp; Operations Manager - Mandarin speaker </strong><br data-start="192" / data-end="195"> Salary: up to £60,000 + 25 days annual leave</p><p data-end="241" data-start="112"><strong>Key link between our UK office and our partners in China.</strong></p><h2 data-end="259" data-start="248">The Role</h2><p data-end="463" data-start="261">We are seeking a hands-on and highly organised Finance &amp; Operations Manager to take ownership of the finance function while overseeing HR administration, sales support, and day-to-day office management.</p><ul data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" data-processed="true" class="KsbFXc U6u95"><li class="dF3vjf" data-hveid="CAEICRAA" data-sae="" data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb=""><strong data-complete="true" data-sfc-cb="" class="Yjhzub">Language Skills:</strong> Professional-level fluency in <strong data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" class="Yjhzub">Mandarin</strong> (written and spoken) is essential for this role to facilitate communication with our international partners.</li></ul><p data-start="465" data-end="773">This is a broad, varied position suited to someone who enjoys working at the centre of the business, improving processes, and supporting commercial teams in a growing SME environment. You will act as the operational backbone of the office, ensuring finance, people, and administrative processes run smoothly.</p><h2 data-start="780" data-end="803">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-start="805" data-end="816">Finance</h3><ul><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations and maintain strong financial controls</li><li>Oversee accounts payable and receivable</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting</li><li>Maintain accurate and compliant financial records</li><li>Liaise with external accountants and advisors</li></ul><h3 data-end="1190" data-start="1160">HR &amp; People Administration</h3><ul><li>Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee records</li><li>Support payroll and benefits administration</li><li>Maintain HR documentation and compliance</li><li>Act as first point of contact for HR-related queries</li><li>Assist with development of HR processes and policies</li></ul><h3 data-start="1461" data-end="1491">Sales &amp; Commercial Support</h3><ul><li>Support the sales team with quotes, proposals, and order processing</li><li>Maintain CRM and sales data accuracy</li><li>Produce sales and performance reporting</li><li>Coordinate with logistics/operations to support delivery</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve sales administration processes</li></ul><h3 data-start="1781" data-end="1815">Office Management &amp; Operations</h3><ul><li>Fluent in <strong>Mandarin</strong></li></ul><h2 data-end="2123" data-start="2101">Skills &amp; Experience</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager, Finance &amp; Operations, or similar broad role</li><li>Strong hands-on finance capability</li><li>Experience supporting HR and/or sales administration</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Confident communicator able to work across all levels</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities effectively</li><li>High level of discretion with confidential information</li></ul><h2 data-start="2639" data-end="2651">Desirable</h2><ul><li>SME or owner-managed business experience</li><li>Experience improving finance or operational processes</li><li>Familiarity with CRM and accounting systems</li><li>Exposure to HR/payroll 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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjcwMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-30T12:04:55Z
Finance Manager
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Large Service Organisation with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for managing the accounting function for key areas of technical accounting, JV work and VAT accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate reporting of Corp Tax, partial exemption VAT, employment tax and CIS requirements.</li><li>Management of robust internal controls looking to improve and develop when the opportunity arises</li><li>Provision of financial information to key stakeholders</li><li>Reporting of assets and liabilities</li><li>Management of the balance sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Month end reporting</li><li>Team management and development.</li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant who has managed teams and who has a strong, VAT, controls and core accounting background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally across teams and stakeholders both within finance and non-finance.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a key employer in the Bedford area and has a wide reach outside of Bedford and the Bedfordshire region providing an unparalleled service to its clients.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of £45-55k + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-13T10:07:59Z
FP&A Manager
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p data-end="190" data-start="67"><strong data-start="67" data-end="89">Role: FP&amp;A Manager</strong><br data-start="89" data-end="92" /> <strong data-end="121" data-start="92">Salary: £60,000 - £70,000</strong><br / data-end="124" data-start="121"> <strong data-end="188" data-start="124">Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead office)</strong></p><p data-start="192" data-end="418">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-end="238" data-start="222">FP&amp;A Manager</strong> to join a dynamic and growing finance team. This role offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration, with two days per week based in the Hemel Hempstead office.</p><h3 data-start="420" data-end="444">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="445" data-end="1027"><li data-start="445" data-end="521">Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes</li><li data-start="522" data-end="602">Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support strategic decision-making</li><li data-start="603" data-end="689">Produce monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and insightful commentary</li><li data-start="690" data-end="804">Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to challenge performance and support commercial decisions</li><li data-end="888" data-start="805">Develop and maintain financial models to support planning and scenario analysis</li><li data-start="889" data-end="964">Drive improvements in FP&amp;A processes, reporting tools, and data quality</li><li data-start="965" data-end="1027">Support ad hoc analysis and strategic projects as required</li></ul><h3 data-start="1029" data-end="1045">Requirements</h3><ul data-start="1046" data-end="1442"><li data-end="1127" data-start="1046">Proven experience in an FP&amp;A or management accounting role at a similar level</li><li data-start="1128" data-end="1175">Strong financial modelling and Excel skills</li><li data-start="1176" data-end="1228">Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability</li><li data-start="1229" data-end="1305">Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li data-end="1368" data-start="1306">Experience working in a fast-paced, commercial environment</li><li data-end="1442" data-start="1369">Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider finance team</li></ul><h3 data-end="1463" data-start="1444">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="1464" data-end="1756"><li data-end="1495" data-start="1464">Salary of £60,000 - £70,000</li><li data-end="1558" data-start="1496">Hybrid working (2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead office)</li><li data-start="1559" data-end="1615">Opportunity to take ownership of core FP&amp;A processes</li><li data-end="1679" data-start="1616">Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making</li><li data-start="1680" data-end="1756">Supportive and collaborative finance function with scope for development</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTkxNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-05T11:34:34Z
Group Reporting Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 400 - 450 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Group Reporting Manager to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><p> </p><ul><li data-section-id="1bjrm2u" data-end="93" data-start="0">Own monthly/annual group reporting and consolidation </li><li data-section-id="at404q" data-end="196" data-start="94">Prepare and review consolidated results </li><li data-start="197" data-end="234" data-section-id="1hbji7k">Produce monthly board pack slides</li><li data-section-id="16vp5hn" data-end="301" data-start="235">Lead group audits and support regional teams with local audits</li><li data-end="367" data-start="302" data-section-id="1b6djeq">Manage lender/debt reporting (covenants, compliance, queries)</li><li data-end="398" data-start="368" data-section-id="1x1qvul">Act as technical IFRS lead</li><li data-section-id="1ox8nim" data-end="464" data-start="399">Support M&amp;A</li><li data-section-id="1xw4ktz" data-start="465" data-end="526">Oversee company secretarial matters and statutory filings</li><li data-end="597" data-start="527" data-section-id="1upiky8">Coordinate with external advisors (legal, tax, corporate services)</li><li data-start="598" data-end="661" data-section-id="15y2tmc">Ensure robust, audit-ready reporting processes and controls</li><li data-section-id="v6sekc" data-end="724" data-start="662">Drive improvements in reporting tools, models, and systems</li><li data-section-id="1ocrjw" data-end="777" data-start="725">Support regional finance teams on ad hoc matters</li><li data-section-id="xspruf" data-end="854" data-start="778" data-is-last-node="">Review Assistant Accountant's work</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Group Reporting Manager will qualified and have an audit background. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Group Reporting Manager role will be paying circa £400-£450 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjkyMTk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-17T16:39:21Z
Finance Manager
  • Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzQ1MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-27T10:13:15Z
Finance Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Will Trevor of Robert Half is partnering with an global advertising group on the hiring of a French Fluent Finance Manager.</p><p> </p><p>DO NOT APPLY if you cannot speak French fluently! Your application will not be considered otherwise. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.</li><li>French entity &amp; Singapore entity engagements.</li><li>Oversee multi-currency and multi-entity accounting processes.</li><li>Handle deferred revenue accounting.</li><li>Prepare &amp; analyse management accounts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with French GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Lead-month end closing activities.</li><li>Provide financial insights and support to management team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Fluency in French &amp; English is essential.</li><li>Proven experience with French GAAP.</li><li>Strong knowledge of multi-currency accounting.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzI5MDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-27T12:13:02Z
Senior Finance Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 500 - 600 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER - UP TO £600/DAY - FARRINGDON - HYBRID - 12 MONTH ASSIGNMENT</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a renowned client in their search for a Senior Finance Manager for a 12 month assignment, providing maternity cover, offering up to £600/day!</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a company known for its strong culture, collaborative mindset, and commitment to developing its people. If you are a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in dynamic, purpose-driven organisations, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while being part of something truly special.</p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Senior Finance Manager - 12-month assignment (potential to go perm)</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Faringdon, London</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: full-time, hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days working from home)</li><li><strong>Pay:</strong> Up to £600/day via umbrella</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Active member of the Retail Development Leadership Team .</li><li>Drives the long-term channel development, including preparing business cases for new stores.</li><li>Partner on real estate management and strategy, including store lease renewals.</li><li>Work on key strategic projects (Retail Platform, Contract re-negotiations etc.).</li><li>Measures the effectiveness and ROI on store investments such as store maintenance &amp; store fit-out.</li><li>Ensures the right financial guardrails and governance is in place for store investment decisions.</li><li>Financial support on store optimisation initiatives - including prioritisation of the right activities, measurement, and benefits tracking.</li><li>Day to day overseeing 3 Finance Managers.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</li><li>Experience in retail at senior leader level.</li><li>Line management experience.</li><li>Strategic business partnering experience.</li><li>Strong stakeholder experience</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDY0NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-16T17:59:07Z
Senior Finance Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> UK - predominantly remote (occasional London office visits)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £66,000 - £75,000 + strong benefits<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time (37.5 hours)</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site organisation to recruit a technically strong Senior Finance Manager into a group-level finance function operating within an essential services environment.</p><p>This is a high-impact role, offering strong exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>The Senior Finance Manager will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, take ownership of key financial control activities, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The role is well suited to a hands-on, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business.</p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead key aspects of month-end and year-end close, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Own the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the main <strong>point of contact for external auditors</strong></li><li>Partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen group-level reporting and controls</li><li>Drive <strong>process improvement</strong>, systems optimisation, and automation initiatives</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight and challenge where appropriate</li><li>Operate effectively in a high-accountability, PE-backed environment with senior stakeholder exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Fully qualified accountant</strong> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control background</li><li>Proven ownership of <strong>statutory accounts and audit processes</strong></li><li>Hands-on, "roll‑sleeves‑up" mindset with a continuous improvement approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity or PE-backed business</li><li>Strong Excel, systems, and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have:</strong></p><ul><li>Healthcare, regulated, or multi-site experience</li><li>People management or mentoring exposure</li></ul><h3><strong>What's On Offer</strong></h3><ul><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li><strong>27 days holiday</strong> plus bank holidays</li><li>Predominantly remote working with limited office presence</li><li>High-impact role with visibility to senior finance leadership</li><li>Values-led culture with genuine scope to influence and improve</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-21T10:21:50Z
Accounting Manager - UK
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p data-start="129" data-end="355"><strong data-end="156" data-start="129">Accounting Manager - UK</strong><br / data-end="159" data-start="156"> <strong data-start="159" data-end="172">Location:</strong> Milton Keynes (office-based)<br / data-end="204" data-start="201"> <strong data-end="219" data-start="204">Reports to:</strong> Director of Finance &amp; Accounting<br data-end="255" / data-start="252"> <strong data-end="266" data-start="255">Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £90,000 + bonus/incentive scheme</p><h3 data-start="362" data-end="381"><strong data-end="381" data-start="366">The Company</strong></h3><p data-start="382" data-end="725">Our client is a private equity-backed, high-growth technology business operating within the data centre infrastructure space. The business delivers patented, state-of-the-art monitoring solutions including leak detection, battery monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection.</p><h3 data-end="1058" data-start="1035"><strong data-end="1058" data-start="1039">The Opportunity</strong></h3><p data-end="1287" data-start="1059">This is a hands-on Accounting Manager role within the UK entity, suited to someone comfortable operating "in the weeds" while also contributing to process improvement and scaling a finance function in a fast-growing environment.</p><p data-end="1519" data-start="1289">You will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations across the full quote-to-cash cycle, including AR, AP, cash management, and general ledger activities, while supporting financial reporting and compliance under IFRS.</p><h3 data-end="1554" data-start="1526"><strong data-start="1530" data-end="1554">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1555" data-end="2595"><li data-start="1555" data-end="1715">Own and execute daily accounting operations across:</li><li>Accounts Receivable </li><li>Accounts Payable</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>General Ledger </li><li data-start="1716" data-end="1777">Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li data-start="1778" data-end="1846">Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with IFRS</li><li data-start="1847" data-end="1914">Manage and reconcile the general ledger for the UK legal entity</li><li data-end="1990" data-start="1915">Support payroll processing and employee benefits accounting (as needed)</li><li data-end="2074" data-start="1991">Prepare financial reports, including variance analysis and management reporting</li><li data-end="2146" data-start="2075">Maintain compliance with IFRS, VAT, and internal financial policies</li><li data-end="2226" data-start="2147">Support internal and external audits, including audit schedules and queries</li><li data-end="2298" data-start="2227">Strengthen and monitor internal controls, recommending improvements</li><li data-end="2380" data-start="2299">Manage intercompany reconciliations and collaborate with global finance teams</li><li data-end="2441" data-start="2381">Assist with tax filings, VAT returns, and HMRC reporting</li><li data-start="2442" data-end="2518">Research technical accounting issues and advise on appropriate treatment</li><li data-end="2595" data-start="2519">Contribute to process improvements in a scaling, acquisitive environment</li></ul><h3 data-start="2602" data-end="2627"><strong data-start="2606" data-end="2627">Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul data-end="3304" data-start="2628"><li data-start="2628" data-end="2754">Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field<br data-end="2691" / data-start="2688"> (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or international equivalent preferred)</li><li data-start="2755" data-end="2817">5+ years' accounting experience (practice and/or industry)</li><li data-end="2911" data-start="2818">Strong working knowledge of:</li><li>IFRS</li><li>VAT</li><li>UK financial reporting requirements</li><li data-start="2912" data-end="2987">Experience in a fast-paced, growing, or PE-backed environment preferred</li><li data-end="3049" data-start="2988">Comfortable operating in a hands-on, detail-oriented role</li><li data-start="3050" data-end="3113">Strong systems experience (e.g., NetSuite, Sage or similar)</li><li data-end="3178" data-start="3114">Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)</li><li data-start="3179" data-end="3233">Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail</li><li data-end="3304" data-start="3234">Effective communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally</li></ul><h3 data-end="3328" data-start="3311"><strong data-start="3315" data-end="3328">Why Join?</strong></h3><ul data-start="3329" data-end="3606"><li data-end="3392" data-start="3329">High-growth, PE-backed environment with strong M&amp;A activity</li><li data-start="3393" data-end="3456">Exposure to global finance operations and scaling processes</li><li data-start="3457" data-end="3526">Opportunity to shape and improve finance infrastructure in the UK</li><li data-end="3606" data-start="3527">Work with cutting-edge technology protecting critical global infrastructure</li></ul><h3 data-start="3613" data-end="3640"><strong data-start="3617" data-end="3640">Working Environment</strong></h3><ul data-start="3641" data-end="3790"><li data-end="3684" data-start="3641">Primarily office-based in Milton Keynes</li><li data-end="3752" data-start="3685">Some flexibility for remote working depending on business needs</li><li data-end="3790" data-start="3753">Occasional travel may be required</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDYwNjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-23T10:32:51Z
Finance Manager & Operations
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p> </p><h3>Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations</h3><p><strong>London | Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi‑site, property‑led organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations. This is a senior, high‑impact role within a well‑established finance team, offering broad responsibility across finance operations, systems, and business partnering.</p><p>The role will suit a qualified finance professional who has trained in practice and has since moved into industry, bringing strong technical grounding alongside hands‑on operational experience.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of the day‑to‑day running of finance operations across a multi‑entity, multi‑site business.</p><p>You will lead a finance operations team covering AP, AR, and junior finance roles, while working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls, and provide clear, decision‑useful financial insight.</p><p>This is a hands‑on leadership role with genuine scope to influence how finance operates and scales.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Oversee end‑to‑end finance operations, including AP, AR, billing, and cash collection</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a finance operations team, setting clear ownership and accountability</li><li>Ensure strong financial control and balance sheet integrity across the group</li><li>Support an efficient and well‑governed month‑end close process</li><li>Drive continuous process improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>Play a key role in systems optimisation and enhancement, including ERP and billing platforms</li><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to operational and non‑finance stakeholders</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA)</li><li>Trained within an accountancy practice, with post‑qualification experience gained in industry</li><li>Strong grounding in financial control, balance sheets, and core accounting principles</li><li>Proven experience in finance operations, controllership, or senior management accounting roles</li><li>Demonstrable people‑management experience within a finance function</li><li>Track record of delivering process improvement and systems enhancement</li><li>Confident, commercial business partner able to operate across finance and operations</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within property, real estate, or flexible workspace environments</li><li>Exposure to multi‑site and/or multi‑entity organisations</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3><ul><li>Senior, visible role with genuine ownership across finance operations</li><li>Opportunity to shape and improve finance processes in a growing organisation</li><li>Hybrid working model with a collaborative, delivery‑focused culture</li><li>Broad stakeholder exposure across finance, operations, and leadershiP</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44MjMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-23T16:49:40Z
Group Accounting Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Group Accounting Manager</strong><br /> <strong>London | Hybrid</strong><br /> <strong>Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing, international renewables services group</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed renewables services business to recruit a <strong>Group Accounting Manager</strong> into its London-based Group Finance team.</p><p>This is a hands-on role within a multi-entity, international group, offering strong exposure to consolidation, group reporting, technical accounting and audit in a business that is scaling quickly.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Own and deliver the group month-end close across corporate and central entities</li><li>Lead consolidation, intercompany and eliminations in a multi-entity environment</li><li>Review balance sheets, journals and group reporting outputs, ensuring strong controls and audit readiness</li><li>Work closely with senior finance stakeholders to improve processes and bring structure to an evolving finance function</li></ul><p><strong>The Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, trained in practice, ideally 1-4 years post qualified </li><li>1-3 years post-qualified experience in industry</li><li>Strong technical accounting and consolidation experience</li><li>Comfortable dealing with ambiguity, navigating stakeholders and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Why apply?</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility group role with real ownership</li><li>Exposure to international operations and complex group reporting</li><li>Opportunity to help shape and improve finance processes as the business continues to scale</li></ul><p>If this looks of interest, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40MTIwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-30T13:09:42Z
Indirect Tax Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p data-start="160" data-end="459"><strong>INDIRECT TAX MANAGER - UP TO £75k - HYBRID - LONDON - PERMANENT </strong></p><p data-end="459" data-start="160">Robert Half are supporting a global business in the search for an experienced Indirect Tax professional to join their growing team. This is a key role focused on improving and managing indirect tax compliance across multiple regions, while also contributing to wider transformation and automation initiatives.</p><p data-start="461" data-end="660">You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and ensure accurate and timely reporting across a complex international environment.</p><p data-start="461" data-end="660"><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul data-start="1932" data-end="2543"><li data-start="697" data-end="781">Lead and deliver projects aimed at improving indirect tax processes and controls.</li><li data-start="782" data-end="879">Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and introduce automation across tax operations.</li><li data-start="880" data-end="986">Work closely with finance, systems, and operational teams to implement process and system enhancements.</li><li data-end="1096" data-start="987">Support the development and mentoring of junior team members, helping to build capability within the team.</li><li data-end="1195" data-start="1097">Ensure strong governance by maintaining accurate documentation and effective internal controls.</li><li data-start="1196" data-end="1282">Escalate complex or technical tax matters to senior stakeholders where appropriate.</li><li data-end="1396" data-start="1283">Prepare and review indirect tax filings (including VAT and withholding tax) to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li data-end="1472" data-start="1397">Oversee timely submission of returns across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.</li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1573">Develop reporting that highlights risks, trends, and actionable insights beyond standard outputs.</li><li data-end="1694" data-start="1574">Partner with wider finance teams (e.g. reporting, billing, payables) to ensure tax is embedded within core processes.</li><li data-start="1695" data-end="1808">Collaborate with international stakeholders to understand business changes and their impact on tax compliance.</li><li data-end="1906" data-start="1809">Support ongoing system implementations and improvements, particularly within ERP environments.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul data-end="2543" data-start="1932"><li data-start="1932" data-end="1995">Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related discipline.</li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2089">Proven experience in indirect tax, ideally within a multinational or complex organisation.</li><li data-end="2165" data-start="2090">Good understanding of VAT, GST, and withholding tax across EMEA regions.</li><li data-start="2166" data-end="2258">Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience beneficial) and tax technology tools.</li><li data-start="2259" data-end="2333">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.</li><li data-start="2334" data-end="2415">Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-specialists.</li><li data-end="2477" data-start="2416">Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li data-start="2478" data-end="2543">Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative 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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNzQ5NTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-04-17T14:38:45Z
Assistant Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 350 - 450 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Financial Controller to assist them for 3 - 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Work closely with the hotel finance business partners and financial reporting accountant to ensure the smooth running of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit.</li><li>Coordinate the preparation of the monthly Hospitality accounting reporting pack submission to Singapore/ London headquarters, undertake first level review where required and be the point person for all queries.</li><li>Deliver month-end close and reporting actuals.</li><li>Manage the consolidation of actuals for Hospitality business unit and submit all reconciliations and consolidation entries on the Cognos platform in a timely and accurate manner monthly.</li><li>Ownership of the Singapore corporate monthly and quarterly submissions including IFRS9, Interested Party Transactions, intercompany and insurance reporting etc.</li><li>Work closely with the financial reporting accountant to provide insights and guidance on all technical accounting queries and where appropriate, through high-quality accounting papers.</li><li>Support on the division statutory accounting and filings across all jurisdictions.</li><li>Work with the Group FC to implement new balance reports encompassing working capital reporting, risks and opportunities schedule and AR/AP and procurement performance metrics.</li><li>Assist with oversight and reporting of the EMEA hospitality division's corporate costs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.</li><li>Oversight of managed properties monthly performance and balance sheet reviews.</li><li>Provide support on cash flow analysis as required.</li><li>Support hotel finance business partners to ensure timely hotel month end closing.</li><li>Prepare financial data/information on an ad hoc basis. </li><li>Support the Group FC to transform the balance sheet control environment; review the reconciliations process and introduce proportionate controls as appropriate in corporate office.</li><li>Support the operational finance manager with finance CSA's (control self-assessments), ensuring controls are implemented accordance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Liaise with the Internal Audit Manager to manage the information requirements for all central and hotel internal audits and ensure all internal audit points raised are resolved to the agreed timetable.</li><li>Responsible for overall periodic review of finance systems access and point of contact for new access request, ensuring integrity of systems.</li><li>Support with all aspects of the accounting function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and the general ledger.</li><li>Review transactional processing (AR &amp; AP) and the lead improvement of working capital management.</li><li>Manage the annual corporate insurance renewal process.</li><li>Manage the finance processes and procedures (P&amp;P) documentation.</li><li>Support with monthly payroll for approval along with calculating cross-charges to properties.</li><li>Manage the corporate delegation of authority (DOA) document and SAP controls, ensuring full adherence to approval limits and waiver documentation.</li><li>Work closely with the legal team in managing company directorships.</li><li>Support the set-up of finance systems, processes and controls for new properties.</li><li>Support the recruitment of new finance staff.</li><li>Provide ad-hoc support for new reporting requirements for investment partners.</li><li>Work closely with the Tax manager to manage all VAT compliance and corporate tax planning and submissions to tax authorities.</li><li>Manage banking requirements/ mandates and liaise with bank relationship managers. </li><li>Review and authorise payment runs and support with the administration of banking mandates.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Assistant Financial Controller will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and ideally have experience within a hospitality multi site business. You will have a strong working knowledge of IFRS and ideally have experience with using SAP or a similar ERP system. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast growing Hospitality business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Assistant Financial Controller role will be paying circa £350 - £450 per day, dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC44NDczMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-15T12:59:52Z
Payroll Manager
  • Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a Large Outsourced Services Provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Payroll Manager you will support the Finance Teams during an exciting period of growth to manage all payroll activities on behalf of clients whilst managing a small team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of company payrolls including processing BACS/Faster Payments and pensions payments.</li><li>Payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes and student loan updates</li></ul><ul><li>Termination payment calculations</li><li>P11Ds</li><li>Process increases and calculation of back pay</li><li>Month end RTI submissions</li><li>Support any required system updates, parallel runs, migrations, reconciliation and implementations</li><li>Regular reports to Senior Finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Senior Payroll individual who has ideally lead teams and has experience within a multi-site/multi entity business ideally from a Bureau setting or similar who is able to work at a fast pace and with the ability to work both internally and externally with stakeholders.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes is working 5 days a week in the office with some flexibility and offering a salary of £40-50K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjMxMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-07T09:43:31Z
Management Accountant
  • Saffron Walden, Essex
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working exclusively and on a retained basis with LPA Group Plc in Saffron Walden to assist with the recruitment of a Group Management Accountant.</p><p> </p><p>LPA Group plc (AIM: LPA) is an innovation-led engineering specialist in electronic and electromechanical components and systems. Focused on transport (rail and aviation), aerospace, defence, infrastructure and industrial markets and supplying into hostile and challenging environments, LPA is known for engineering solutions to improve product reliability, reducing maintenance and life cycle costs. The Group has four sites across the UK, selling to customers in the UK and overseas. Three of these are design and manufacturing sites: Saffron Walden, Essex - electro-mechanical systems for rail, aviation and industrial; Knapwell, Cambridge - power supplies for the rail market, Normanton, Yorkshire - LED lighting and electronic systems for rail and infrastructure. The fourth site is Thatcham, Berkshire - value-added distribution of engineered components for rail, aerospace and defence. With over 150 years of UK design and manufacture, and with origins in the first ever light installed in 'Electric Avenue', Brixton; innovation is core to LPA and to the products and services supplied to our customers worldwide.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The Group Management Accountant will work closely with and work alongside Group Financial Accountant and report directly to the CFO and be tasked with taking responsibility for the production of regular management reporting across the Group. The Group Management Accountant will ensure high levels of accuracy, quality and integrity in the daily recording of financial data and produce robust and timely financial information to all stakeholders covering forecasting, inventory, sales and value add.</p><p> </p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><p> </p><ul class="_13613d6a da470b38"><li>Production of the monthly sales and margin flash reporting</li><li>Completion of the monthly detailed sales and margin reports, analysing variances and undertaking review meetings with as required</li><li>Produce 13 week cash flow</li><li>Coordination of Arbuthnot invoice discounting analysis and link to payment runs</li><li>Supporting the Commercial Team to secure revenue projects by undertaking project and product specific margin analysis</li><li>Managing capex spend with dept heads</li><li>Preparation of annual budget and multi-year forecasts</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be a strong Management Accountant with experience across a Manufacturing and Product/Service Bases Sales business with the ability to maintain relationships both internally and externally through communication and sense checking. Previous exposure to cost accounting, sales and margin analysis from a multi-site business is key. You must be self-motivated, able to act on own initiative and be able to communicate at all levels. This is an excellent role where development will be available under the guidance of an excellent manager and within a business that continues to change and develop.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><p>The role of Group Management Accountant for LPA Group PLC in Saffron Walden is offering a salary £50-60K + Benefits and will be working in the office 3 days a week with two from home. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjg3ODQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-04-27T20:39:55Z
Financial Controller
  • Hammersmith, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h3 data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="3">The Company</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="4">My client is a private equity-owned Global Consulting Group currently navigating a high-growth phase. As they prepare for a strategic private equity exit in 2026, they are seeking a sharp, commercially-minded Financial Controller to join their leadership team. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and every team member has a direct impact on the Group's collective success.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="5">The Role</h3><p data-path-to-node="6">Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be a pivotal figure in driving financial excellence and operational improvement across the Group. This is a high-visibility role where you will work hand-in-hand with Managing Directors and senior leaders to influence profitability and accelerate the Group's strategic vision.</p><p data-path-to-node="6"> </p><p data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="7">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-path-to-node="8"><li><p data-path-to-node="8,0,0">Financial Reporting &amp; Control: Own the end-to-end monthly and quarterly reporting cycles (P&amp;L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) and lead seamless external audits.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,1,0">Strategic Business Partnering: Uncover the "story behind the numbers" through deep-dive profitability analysis to guide executive decision-making.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,2,0">Exit Readiness: Support the Group FD on board-level reporting, financial modeling, and ensuring the Group is prepared for a milestone 2026 exit.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,3,0">Process Transformation: Lead the charge in strengthening controls and pioneering automation to future-proof the finance function.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="8,3,0">Team Leadership: Directly manage and empower a junior finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="9"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="9">Your Profile</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="10">The client is looking for a "savvy" and proactive candidate who thrives in a growth-driven, private equity setting. You should be comfortable with change and possess the gravitas to challenge and support senior stakeholders.</p><ul data-path-to-node="11"><li><p data-path-to-node="11,0,0">Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,1,0">Experience: Minimum of 2 years of people management experience is essential.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,2,0">Background: A proven track record in audit or professional services; experience within a PE-backed environment or exit-readiness projects is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,3,0">Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of UK GAAP/IFRS and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,4,0">Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and hands-on, with a flair for translating complex data into actionable strategy.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="12"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12">Salary and Benefits</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="13">The Group offers a highly competitive package designed to reward high performance and support a healthy work-life balance:</p><ul data-path-to-node="14"><li><p data-path-to-node="14,0,0">Base Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,1,0">Bonus: 15% discretionary performance-related bonus (based on individual and company performance).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,2,0">Holiday: 26 days annual leave (rising to 27 after two years) + bank holidays + an additional paid day off for your birthday.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,3,0">Working Model: Hybrid and flexible working environment (2 days per week in the Hammersmith office).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,4,0">Financial Security: Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and a matched company pension (up to 4-5%).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,5,0">Health &amp; Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and a flexible benefits allowance (usable for private medical, dental, gym memberships, or extra holiday).</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="14,6,0">Additional Perks: Electric vehicle scheme (post-probation), payment of professional membership fees, and various lifestyle discounts.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNTg3MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-03-20T16:50:44Z
Management Accountant
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <br><br><p data-end="1903" data-start="1836"><strong data-end="1903" data-start="1836">Management Accountant - High-Growth PE-Backed Wellness Business</strong></p><p data-start="1905" data-end="2144"><strong>The Company</strong><br data-start="1916" / data-end="1919"> A private equity-backed leisure and sport business is experiencing rapid expansion across multiple locations. With a strong focus on performance and growth, the finance team plays a central role in driving decision-making.</p><p data-end="2507" data-start="2146"><strong>The Role</strong><br data-end="2157" / data-start="2154"> An exciting opportunity for a newly qualified Management Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA, 0-2 years PQE) to join a growing finance function. You will lead the month-end process and deliver accurate, timely reporting within an SME environment. Ideal candidates will come from a small practice with accounts preparation exposure or be trained in industry.</p><p data-start="2509" data-end="2527"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="2905" data-start="2528"><li data-end="2619" data-section-id="x0etrw" data-start="2528">End-to-end month-end accounts preparation, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li data-start="2620" data-end="2665" data-section-id="athlom">Production of monthly management accounts</li><li data-start="2666" data-end="2708" data-section-id="qr9zp4">Bank and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li data-end="2753" data-section-id="1fyxkup" data-start="2709">VAT return preparation and audit support</li><li data-section-id="pdg4lg" data-end="2805" data-start="2754">Oversight of payables and weekly payment cycles</li><li data-section-id="1laabxs" data-end="2851" data-start="2806">KPI reporting and ad hoc finance projects</li><li data-start="2852" data-end="2905" data-section-id="myt4k8">Identifying and implementing process improvements</li></ul><p data-end="2926" data-start="2907"><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul data-start="2927" data-end="3258"><li data-section-id="g1nrfh" data-end="3006" data-start="2927">Fully qualified Chartered Accountant</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3078" data-section-id="wk3gcm">Experience delivering full month-end accounts in an SME environment</li><li data-end="3155" data-section-id="oeyiww" data-start="3079">Practice-trained or industry background with strong accounts prep skills</li><li data-section-id="1b7d38" data-end="3203" data-start="3156">Advanced Excel and strong systems awareness</li><li data-section-id="sof1s1" data-end="3258" data-start="3204">Commercial mindset with clear communication skills</li></ul><p data-start="3260" data-end="3269"><strong>Package</strong></p><ul data-end="3420" data-start="3270"><li data-end="3305" data-section-id="13pilg4" data-start="3270">£50,000-£60,000k plus bonus and benefits</li><li data-start="3306" data-end="3357" data-section-id="imhpvs">Hybrid working model in Central London (4 days office, 1 day WFH)</li><li data-section-id="198yi8u" data-end="3420" data-start="3358">Opportunity to contribute to a scaling, PE-backed business</li></ul><p data-is-only-node="" data-end="3461" data-is-last-node="" data-start="3422">Interviews are scheduled for next week.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS4zNDE2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-04-21T15:12:26Z
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