<p>Robert Half is working in partnership with a highly successful and growing Northwest engineering business to appoint an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p>Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence, a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for further expansion. As part of their continued development, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to join their executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of their growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will have full responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the business. This is a broad and influential role requiring a strategic thinker who can also operate effectively at an operational level within a fast-paced engineering environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Developing and delivering the financial strategy in line with business objectives<br /> * Providing commercial insight and strategic guidance to the Board<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning<br /> * Overseeing management reporting, statutory accounts and compliance<br /> * Driving financial performance, margin improvement and cost control<br /> * Managing cash flow, working capital and capital expenditure<br /> * Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes<br /> * Providing commercial support to pricing, bids and major contracts<br /> * Managing relationships with banks, auditors and external stakeholders<br /> * Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team<br /> * Supporting strategic projects including investment appraisal and acquisitions</p><p>The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within an engineering, manufacturing or technical services environment. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at Board level are essential.</p><p>In return, our client is offering:</p><p>* Competitive salary<br /> * Performance-related bonus<br /> * Car allowance or company car<br /> * Pension and private healthcare<br /> * Hybrid and flexible working<br /> * A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and growth</p><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a high-quality engineering business at an exciting point in its development.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc1MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Credit Controller (3-Month Contract)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a Preston-based client to support with a 3-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone confident making a high volume of outbound calls. </p><p><strong>Location: Preston (hybrid available after initial setup)</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: 2-3 months</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5pm)</strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Hourly Rate: £14 - £15.50</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Make a <strong>high volume of outbound calls</strong> to customers regarding overdue or upcoming payments.</li><li>Support wider customer communication activity, including follow-up emails.</li><li>Update call notes and customer information on internal systems (training provided).</li><li>Assist with straightforward collections activity as directed by the team.</li><li>Review basic ledger information to identify customers requiring contact.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Finance function.</li><li>Carry out simple cash allocation tasks if experienced.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator with experience in outbound calling (e.g., customer service, call centre, sales).</li><li>Comfortable speaking with customers by phone and managing high-volume workloads.</li><li>Able to learn new systems quickly; training will be provided.</li><li>Good attention to detail and comfortable working with basic numerical information.</li><li>Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>On-site initially for IT setup and training; hybrid working may be available afterwards.</li><li>Supportive team 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTI3NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a Preston-based client to support with a 3-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone confident making a high volume of outbound calls. <strong>Credit control experience is not required.</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Preston (hybrid available after initial setup)</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: 3 months</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5pm)</strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Hourly Rate: £13 - £15</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Make a <strong>high volume of outbound calls</strong> to customers regarding overdue or upcoming payments.</li><li>Support wider customer communication activity, including follow-up emails.</li><li>Update call notes and customer information on internal systems (training provided).</li><li>Assist with straightforward collections activity as directed by the team.</li><li>Review basic ledger information to identify customers requiring contact.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Finance function.</li><li>Carry out simple cash allocation tasks if experienced.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator with experience in outbound calling (e.g., customer service, call centre, sales).</li><li>Comfortable speaking with customers by phone and managing high-volume workloads.</li><li>Able to learn new systems quickly; training will be provided.</li><li>Good attention to detail and comfortable working with basic numerical information.</li><li>Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>On-site initially for IT setup and training; hybrid working may be available afterwards.</li><li>Supportive team environment.</li><li>Flexibility for pre-booked holidays.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTQ1MzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is supporting a leading provider of healthcare services, supporting both public and private sector organisations across the UK. As part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation, you'll be joining a team dedicated to delivering excellence and efficiency in everything it does. </p><p>The business is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support the growing finance function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, has a strong eye for accuracy, and takes pride in keeping financial processes running smoothly.</p><p>Working closely with the accountant and Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the following: </p><br><br>What You'll Do<br><br><ul data-end="1273" data-start="607"><li data-start="607" data-end="697"><p data-start="609" data-end="697">Prepare customer sales invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.</p></li><li data-end="808" data-start="698"><p data-start="700" data-end="808">Process supplier invoices from receipt through to posting, including handling pre-payments where required.</p></li><li data-end="911" data-start="809"><p data-end="911" data-start="811">Manage travel expenses and staff reimbursement claims, ensuring compliance with internal policies.</p></li><li data-start="912" data-end="1055"><p data-end="1055" data-start="914">Oversee the daily management of the centralised finance mailbox, ensuring all correspondence is appropriately filed and processed promptly.</p></li><li data-start="1056" data-end="1163"><p data-start="1058" data-end="1163">Collaborate closely with finance team members to provide general administrative and accounting support.</p></li><li data-end="1273" data-start="1164"><p data-end="1273" data-start="1166">Contribute to the smooth running of office operations and take on ad hoc finance-related tasks as needed.</p></li></ul><p>This role will suit someone who is looking for a nice role within a feel good company where you will work a small and friendly team. This role will not suit anyone looking to study, this is a finance administrative role and will suit someone looking for a good work/life balance. </p><p>Applications will only be considered if you reach the following criteria:</p><ul><li data-end="1394" data-start="1307"><p data-end="1394" data-start="1309">Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar finance or accounting support role</p></li><li data-end="1394" data-start="1307">Hands on ERP system experience ( Dynamics 365 Business Central advantageous)</li><li data-end="1394" data-start="1307"><p data-end="1394" data-start="1309">Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently</p></li><li data-start="1307" data-end="1394">Organised, dependable with the ability to juggle multiple priorities</li></ul><ul><li>Positive, pro-active team player with excellent communication skills</li><li data-start="1459" data-end="1533"><p data-start="1461" data-end="1533">Strong IT skills including Excel, Microsoft Office.</p></li></ul><p>This role is offering hybrid working with the requirement of being in the office in Manchester city centre. </p><p>Only candidates who live in the Northwest and are able to demonstrate a stable and reliable work history will be considered for this role. </p><p> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjEwMjIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="687" data-start="133">Robert Half is partnering a Manchester based infrastructure service provider in the appointment of an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Finance Manager. </p><p data-start="133" data-end="687">The business is seeing a proactive and highly capable Finance Manager to take ownership of management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, and company secretarial activities across a multi-entity/project environment. This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant who thrives in a dynamic setting, can adapt to shifting priorities, and enjoys collaborating closely with a broad range of stakeholders. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, insightful reporting, and strong commercial support.</p><p data-end="687" data-start="133">This role offers broad exposure across management and statutory accounts, commercial accounting, and company secretarial duties within a niche industry, providing experience beyond typical finance roles. Engagement with lenders, shareholders, suppliers, operations teams, and local authorities develops strong commercial and relationship management skills. A collaborative, supportive environment ensures continuous learning and guidance at all levels.</p><p data-end="709" data-start="689">Reporting into the Finance Director, key responsibilities will include: </p><ul data-start="2110" data-end="2803"><li data-end="610" data-start="79"><p data-end="108" data-start="81"><strong data-start="81" data-end="106">Management Accounting</strong></p><ul data-end="610" data-start="111"><li data-end="230" data-start="111"><p data-start="113" data-end="230">Incorporate purchase ledgers, sales ledgers, cash books, and loan schedules into ETBs and reconcile to SUN Systems.</p></li><li data-start="233" data-end="314"><p data-start="235" data-end="314">Maintain accruals, prepayments, amortisation schedules, and related workings.</p></li><li data-start="317" data-end="391"><p data-end="391" data-start="319">Prepare monthly management accounts and analyse actuals versus budget.</p></li><li data-start="394" data-end="454"><p data-start="396" data-end="454">Supervise VAT and CIS return preparation and submission.</p></li><li data-end="548" data-start="457"><p data-start="459" data-end="548">Oversee preparation of purchase invoices, non-supplier payments, and customer invoices.</p></li><li data-end="610" data-start="551"><p data-start="553" data-end="610">Supervise maintenance of cash books and loan schedules.</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="612" data-end="895"><p data-end="640" data-start="614"><strong data-start="614" data-end="638">Financial Accounting</strong></p><ul data-end="895" data-start="643"><li data-start="643" data-end="695"><p data-start="645" data-end="695">Prepare statutory accounts for the annual audit.</p></li><li data-start="698" data-end="774"><p data-end="774" data-start="700">Produce supporting documentation and working papers for year-end audits.</p></li><li data-start="777" data-end="827"><p data-start="779" data-end="827">Liaise with internal and external audit teams.</p></li><li data-start="830" data-end="895"><p data-end="895" data-start="832">Coordinate with tax advisors on corporation tax computations.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1179" data-start="897"><p data-start="899" data-end="914"><strong data-end="912" data-start="899">Reporting</strong></p><ul data-start="917" data-end="1179"><li data-end="997" data-start="917"><p data-start="919" data-end="997">Present finance reports to shareholders at quarterly project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1000" data-end="1091"><p data-start="1002" data-end="1091">Track and ensure compliance with project deliverables tied to loan facility agreements.</p></li><li data-end="1179" data-start="1094"><p data-start="1096" data-end="1179">Maintain financial and operating models; prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1344" data-start="1181"><p data-start="1183" data-end="1215"><strong data-start="1183" data-end="1213">Company Secretarial Duties</strong></p><ul data-start="1218" data-end="1344"><li data-start="1218" data-end="1261"><p data-start="1220" data-end="1261">Take minutes at project board meetings.</p></li><li data-start="1264" data-end="1344"><p data-end="1344" data-start="1266">Prepare and submit Companies House filings and related formal documentation</p></li></ul></li></ul><p>Key requirements for the role:</p><ul data-end="3439" data-start="2843"><li data-start="2110" data-end="2248">ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant</li></ul><ul data-end="3439" data-start="2843"><li data-start="2110" data-end="2248">Multi-entity or multi-project experience and comfortable managing responsibilities across several entities or projects simultaneously.</li><li data-start="2249" data-end="2381"><p data-end="2381" data-start="2251">Flexibility under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities while delivering under tight or competing deadlines.</p></li><li data-start="2382" data-end="2504"><p data-start="2384" data-end="2504">A collaborative team player who demonstrates respect, supports colleagues, and contributes positively to team culture.</p></li><li data-start="2596" data-end="2721"><p data-start="2598" data-end="2721">Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client-facing responsibilities, adopting a commercially minded approach.</p></li><li data-end="2803" data-start="2722"><p data-end="2803" data-start="2724">Advanced Excel proficiency and adaptability to new financial systems and tools.</p></li></ul><p>Only candidates with the requisite skills & experience outlined clearly on CVs will be considered. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ1NTA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
