<p><strong>Robert Half has partnered with a professional services business to recruit for a Credit Controller.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Credit Controller to take ownership of a varied debtor portfolio and play a key role in improving cashflow performance. This position sits within a collaborative finance function and offers the chance to build relationships across the business while driving consistent credit control standards.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage your own portfolio of debt, including regular discussions and review meetings with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Resolve queries efficiently, escalating issues when required.</li><li>Apply credit control and debt provisioning policies consistently across all accounts.</li><li>Maintain an accurate debtor ledger, ensuring minimal adjustments and prompt management of unallocated cash.</li><li>Proactively pursue overdue balances and keep senior managers updated on progress.</li><li>Log all client interactions and updates clearly within internal systems</li><li>Produce routine reports on aged debt and portfolio performance.</li><li>Flag accounts requiring escalation, including those that may need to follow a legal recovery route.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within a professional services or similar stakeholder‑focused environment.</li><li>Solid Excel capability.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and handle sensitive conversations professionally.</li><li>Proactive approach to problem‑solving and service delivery.</li><li>Comfortable managing personal workload while working closely with the wider team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible and agile working options.</li><li>Supportive, people‑focused culture.</li><li>Opportunities to take ownership of processes and contribute to continuous improvement.</li><li>Clear development pathways and career progression support.</li><li>Salary: £30,000 - £31,000</li><li>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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTE2MjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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 data-end="487" data-start="144">Robert Half have partnered with a growing digital/e-commerce organisation to recruit an Infrastructure Engineer on a permanent basis as part of their continued growth plans.<strong data-start="144" data-end="162"><br /><br />About the Role</strong><br data-start="162" data-end="165" />My client is seeking a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible IT Infrastructure Engineer to support and maintain a complex, multi-site IT environment. This role involves managing virtual platforms, maintaining server and network infrastructure, delivering 3rd line support, and contributing to IT projects across the business.</p><p data-start="489" data-end="515"><strong data-end="513" data-start="489">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="516" data-end="1155"><li data-end="580" data-start="516"><p data-end="580" data-start="518">Ensure the smooth and efficient running of IT infrastructure</p></li><li data-start="581" data-end="676"><p data-start="583" data-end="676">Monitor and maintain server performance, security, backups, and disaster recovery processes</p></li><li data-start="677" data-end="733"><p data-end="733" data-start="679">Manage virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="831" data-start="734"><p data-start="736" data-end="831">Maintain and support Windows Server, Active Directory (Azure Hybrid), Group Policy, DNS, DHCP</p></li><li data-end="924" data-start="832"><p data-start="834" data-end="924">Support Microsoft 365 services (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Defender, Intune)</p></li><li data-start="925" data-end="991"><p data-end="991" data-start="927">Maintain SQL Server, IIS, SAN technologies, and backup systems</p></li><li data-start="992" data-end="1056"><p data-end="1056" data-start="994">Implement infrastructure changes and security best practices</p></li><li data-start="1057" data-end="1115"><p data-start="1059" data-end="1115">Provide 3rd line technical support across global sites</p></li><li data-end="1155" data-start="1116"><p data-start="1118" data-end="1155">Assist with IT projects as required</p></li></ul><p data-start="1157" data-end="1191"><strong data-start="1157" data-end="1189">Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1524" data-start="1192"><li data-end="1216" data-start="1192"><p data-end="1216" data-start="1194">Windows Server 2016+</p></li><li data-end="1260" data-start="1217"><p data-start="1219" data-end="1260">Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure)</p></li><li data-end="1328" data-start="1261"><p data-end="1328" data-start="1263">Networking & security (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, switches, APs)</p></li><li data-end="1361" data-start="1329"><p data-end="1361" data-start="1331">Microsoft 365 administration</p></li><li data-start="1362" data-end="1405"><p data-start="1364" data-end="1405">Backup technologies & disaster recovery</p></li><li data-end="1430" data-start="1406"><p data-start="1408" data-end="1430">PowerShell scripting</p></li><li data-start="1431" data-end="1472"><p data-start="1433" data-end="1472">SQL Server installation & maintenance</p></li><li data-start="1473" data-end="1524"><p data-start="1475" data-end="1524">Strong troubleshooting and communication skills</p></li></ul><p data-end="1541" data-start="1526"><strong data-start="1526" data-end="1539">Desirable</strong></p><ul data-end="1720" data-start="1542"><li data-end="1587" data-start="1542"><p data-start="1544" data-end="1587">Cisco, WatchGuard, FortiGate technologies</p></li><li data-start="1588" data-end="1618"><p data-start="1590" data-end="1618">Veeam Backup & Replication</p></li><li data-end="1647" data-start="1619"><p data-end="1647" data-start="1621">Server/network hardening</p></li><li data-end="1684" data-start="1648"><p data-end="1684" data-start="1650">XDR solutions & monitoring tools</p></li><li data-start="1685" data-end="1720"><p data-start="1687" data-end="1720">ISO27001 environment experience</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary/logistics:<br /></strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH </li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjMxMTUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p data-end="160" data-start="0">Financial Accountant / Assistant Group Financial Controller / Finance Manager<br data-end="80" data-start="77" /> Manchester (Hybrid)<br data-start="99" data-end="102" />Paying upto £60K | Full-Time | Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm</p><p data-end="428" data-start="162">We are working exclusively on behalf of a high-growth, international technology business to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant into a key role within its finance function. The organisation operates across more than 90 countries and continues to scale globally.</p><p data-start="430" data-end="440">The Role</p><ul data-start="442" data-end="710"><li data-start="442" data-end="489"><p data-end="489" data-start="444">Reporting to the Group Financial Controller</p></li><li data-end="570" data-start="490"><p data-start="492" data-end="570">Broad exposure across financial accounting, treasury and process improvement</p></li><li data-start="571" data-end="646"><p data-end="646" data-start="573">Ownership of month-end and oversight of multiple international entities</p></li><li data-start="647" data-end="710"><p data-start="649" data-end="710">Hands-on role within a fast-paced, multi-entity environment</p></li></ul><p data-end="734" data-start="712">Key Responsibilities</p><p data-start="736" data-end="772">International Financial Accounting</p><ul data-end="1317" data-start="773"><li data-end="848" data-start="773"><p data-start="775" data-end="848">Lead the month-end close process ensuring accurate and timely reporting</p></li><li data-end="923" data-start="849"><p data-end="923" data-start="851">Manage daily accounting and month-end procedures across group entities</p></li><li data-start="924" data-end="1015"><p data-start="926" data-end="1015">Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and intercompany reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1016" data-end="1066"><p data-start="1018" data-end="1066">Contribute to consolidated management accounts</p></li><li data-start="1067" data-end="1128"><p data-start="1069" data-end="1128">Oversee group-wide billing, reconciliations and reporting</p></li><li data-end="1200" data-start="1129"><p data-start="1131" data-end="1200">Support audit processes and maintain strong documentation standards</p></li><li data-end="1260" data-start="1201"><p data-start="1203" data-end="1260">Identify and implement process and control improvements</p></li><li data-end="1317" data-start="1261"><p data-start="1263" data-end="1317">Liaise with clients and suppliers to resolve queries</p></li></ul><p data-start="1319" data-end="1342">Treasury and Cashflow</p><ul data-end="1557" data-start="1343"><li data-end="1399" data-start="1343"><p data-start="1345" data-end="1399">Manage group cash positions and oversee payment runs</p></li><li data-start="1400" data-end="1437"><p data-start="1402" data-end="1437">Review daily bank reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1438" data-end="1468"><p data-end="1468" data-start="1440">Prepare cashflow forecasts</p></li><li data-end="1506" data-start="1469"><p data-start="1471" data-end="1506">Support effective debt management</p></li><li data-end="1557" data-start="1507"><p data-start="1509" data-end="1557">Ensure payment continuity during team absences</p></li></ul><p data-end="1591" data-start="1559">Data, Systems and Team Support</p><ul data-start="1592" data-end="1824"><li data-start="1592" data-end="1666"><p data-end="1666" data-start="1594">Use advanced Excel and AI tools to improve reporting and data accuracy</p></li><li data-start="1667" data-end="1729"><p data-end="1729" data-start="1669">Work across accounting systems, CRMs and finance platforms</p></li><li data-start="1730" data-end="1775"><p data-end="1775" data-start="1732">Support and mentor the wider finance team</p></li><li data-start="1776" data-end="1824"><p data-start="1778" data-end="1824">Ensure the finance calendar runs efficiently</p></li></ul><p data-end="1844" data-start="1826">Essential Skills</p><ul data-end="2185" data-start="1846"><li data-start="1846" data-end="1884"><p data-start="1848" data-end="1884">Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, or ACA - Finalists will be considered </p></li><li data-start="1885" data-end="1966"><p data-start="1887" data-end="1966">Expert-level Excel and a strong inclination toward using AI tools for finance</p></li><li data-end="2055" data-start="1967"><p data-start="1969" data-end="2055">Solid understanding of accruals, prepayments, UK GAAP and IFRS, reconciliations, tax</p></li><li data-start="2056" data-end="2185"><p data-start="2058" data-end="2185">A responsible self-starter who sets the fast pace, can challenge status quo, thinks forward and has great attention to detail</p></li></ul><p data-end="2205" data-start="2187">Desirable Skills</p><ul data-start="2207" data-end="2408"><li data-start="2207" data-end="2280"><p data-end="2280" data-start="2209">Knowledge of Norwegian accounting principles or local tax regulations</p></li><li data-start="2281" data-end="2341"><p data-end="2341" data-start="2283">Proficiency in Norwegian, German, or Spanish is welcomed</p></li><li data-start="2342" data-end="2408"><p data-end="2408" data-start="2344">Experience in a fast-paced software or technology-led industry</p></li></ul><p data-start="2410" data-end="2427">What's on Offer</p><ul data-end="2624" data-start="2429"><li data-start="2429" data-end="2447"><p data-start="2431" data-end="2447">Paying upto £60k </p></li><li data-start="2448" data-end="2480"><p data-end="2480" data-start="2450">Hybrid working in Manchester</p></li><li data-end="2535" data-start="2481"><p data-end="2535" data-start="2483">25 days annual leave increasing to 24 with service</p></li><li data-start="2536" data-end="2565"><p data-end="2565" data-start="2538">Additional birthday leave</p></li><li data-end="2587" data-start="2566"><p data-end="2587" data-start="2568">Workplace pension</p></li><li data-end="2624" data-start="2588"><p data-end="2624" data-start="2590">Ongoing training and development</p></li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-end="2701" data-start="2626">Apply for further details. We are managing this role on an exclusive basis.</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41NTgyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">