<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Interim Financial Controller - Didcot</strong><br /><strong>£80,000 equivalent | Hybrid | 2-3 month </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are supporting a business in Didcot who are looking for an experienced<strong> </strong>Financial Controller to join them on a 2-3 month assignment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Provide financial reporting, analysis and commentary to the Board and Exec team.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and project cost monitoring.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors, banks and HMRC.</li><li>Lead and support the Finance team.</li></ul><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong Financial Controller/Finance Manager experience, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and financial controls experience</li><li>Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to the Board/Exec team.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively working with a growing SME to recruit a Finance Manager to join their finance function. The business has grown significantly in recent years and has the potential for further growth through business acquisitions.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Manager </strong></li><li><strong>Kidlington, Oxfordshire </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>£55,000 </strong></li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>They are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of financial reporting and control. You will be a trusted member of the management team. You'll produce accurate, timely management accounts, lead the budgeting and forecasting cycle, and give the business the insight it needs to make good decisions.</p><p>This suits a hands-on finance professional from an SME environment who is comfortable running the whole finance function day to day, and who can also step back, look at the numbers and advise the business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports, with clear commentary and analysis for the management team</li><li>Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting process, working with budget holders across the business</li><li>Analyse financial performance and standing, flagging risks and opportunities early</li><li>Work with the management team to set financial goals and track performance against them</li><li>Take responsibility for the overall financial performance of the company</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day finance function, including supervising the bookkeeper and finance team</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking, supplier payments and credit control, including aged debt 60 days+</li><li>Oversee payroll preparation, VAT and all other HMRC requirements, making sure deadlines are met</li><li>Manage the year-end process and statutory accounts</li><li>Liaise with auditors, lenders and other external parties</li><li>Continue to improve finance processes, controls and systems as the business grows</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant or qualified by experience, with a strong track record in a senior finance role</li><li>Proven experience in management accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Experience in an SME environment, ideally running or overseeing a small finance team</li><li>Strong working knowledge of VAT, payroll and statutory year-end processes</li><li>Confident using accounting software and Excel</li><li>A clear communicator who can explain the numbers to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Accurate, organised and proactive, with a practical, hands-on approach</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Free parking</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Workplace pension (5% employee / 3% employer)</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day every two years</li><li>Company closed for two weeks over Christmas (3 days taken from your holiday allowance)</li><li>Christmas party, summer party and quarterly team meals</li><li>Choice of private office or open-plan working</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible hours available</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41NjgwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 - 6 months <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP <strong> Rate: </strong>Competitive rate</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an established PLC group to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to support the business during a period of transition.</p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will oversee finance operations across both entities while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on assignment focused on maintaining group reporting deadlines, strengthening financial controls, supporting a team of four and delivering process improvements ahead of a smooth handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, management accounts, consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Deliver accurate group reporting to tight PLC deadlines.</li><li>Lead and support a finance team of four across FP&A, management accounts, AP and AR.</li><li>Improve financial controls, cash collection and working capital</li><li>Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with HMRC, auditors and advisers.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support finance operations across Sage and Xero.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven PLC or large-group reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, consolidation and working capital knowledge.</li><li>Practical VAT and CIS experience, with confidence managing external stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive leader who can make an immediate impact and is available at short notice.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact <strong>Hannah Curnow directly on 01179 9935459</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMDA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Systems Accountant (ERP Implementation)</h1><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>Systems Accountant</strong> to support a major ERP implementation project.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong systems expertise to play a key role in the delivery of a bespoke ERP solution within a complex, international environment. Working closely with finance, IT, and senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will help bridge the gap between finance operations and system functionality, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Supporting the end-to-end implementation of a bespoke ERP system across the organisation.</li><li>Acting as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners.</li><li>Gathering, documenting, and translating finance requirements into system specifications.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to align with the new ERP platform.</li><li>Supporting system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.</li><li>Leading data validation, reconciliation, and migration processes.</li><li>Developing finance reporting capabilities within the new system.</li><li>Creating process documentation, user guides, and training materials.</li><li>Delivering training and ongoing support to finance users.</li><li>Identifying implementation risks and recommending solutions to project stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>About the Candidate</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or ERP Project Accountant.</li><li>Previous involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and accounting principles.</li><li>Experience working with large ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar systems.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-site, or global organisations would be highly advantageous.</li><li>The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to lead and influence a critical global finance transformation project.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and technology functions.</li><li>A highly visible role with significant impact on the future operating model of the business.</li><li>Cardiff-based assignment with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team.</li><li>Potential for contract extension as the programme develops.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and delivering successful ERP implementations within complex international businesses.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42Nzg4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with deep domain expertise in Elite 3E Practice Management Solution to play a critical role in the Day 2 transformation of finance systems. The firm successfully implemented the PMS in the spring of 2024, have operated with the support of external consultants since Go-live, and are now in the steady state to optimise the platform.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This new role will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will be a qualified accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjcwNDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting an organisation based in East Bristol who are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join them on a fixed term contract basis for 6 months. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">This opportunity has hybrid working + parking available.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Role: Assistant Management Accountant </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Location: East Bristol </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Duration: 6 months </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Money: £36,000 - £42,000 (DOE)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Working pattern: hybrid pattern is 2 days per week in the office, 3 from home </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Start date: October 2026 </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Responsibilities:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">✅ Prepare monthly management accounts - actuals vs budget, journal postings, variance analysis commentary</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">✅Reconcile balance sheet accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">✅Reconcile payroll control accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">✅Manage grants and fundraising support</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">✅Ad-Hoc financial analysis</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjU3NDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing engineering company who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to lead its finance function and support the senior leadership team with commercial and operational decision-making.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance while managing day-to-day finance operations and a small accounts team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting</li><li>Business partnering with senior leadership, providing financial and commercial insight</li><li>Managing payroll, VAT and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and identifying opportunities for process improvement</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external advisors</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance position</li><li>Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or contracting environments</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements across the finance function</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjUzNDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis.</p><p> <strong>Role: </strong>Accounts Payable Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid</strong>: 37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p lang="en-US"> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of AP function</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Previous experience managing an accounts payable team</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities when needed</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5Ljk2ODU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant (Part-Time, 30 hrs)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)<br /> <strong>Job type:</strong> Permanent, part-time</p><p><strong>About the company</strong><br /> Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established, growing business on the appointment of a part-time Assistant Management Accountant. With a loyal customer base across the UK and overseas, the company is known for combining excellent value with outstanding customer support.</p><p><strong>About the role</strong><br /> Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will help keep the finance function running efficiently by ensuring transactions are processed accurately, records are kept to a high standard and management information is produced on time. This is a varied, hands-on role with exposure across multiple areas of finance, within a growing business.</p><p><strong>Package and working pattern</strong></p><ul><li>£38,000 FTE (£30,400 pro rata for 30 hours per week)</li><li>30-hour working week</li><li>9:00am-3:00pm or 9:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday</li><li>Hybrid working, with up to two days per week from home</li><li>Varied role with exposure across multiple areas of finance</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Purchase ledger: processing supplier invoices, reconciling supplier statements and preparing payment runs</li><li>Sales ledger: raising customer invoices and credit notes, processing refunds and adjustments, and reconciling customer accounts</li><li>Daily and monthly bank reconciliations, posting receipts and payments, and credit card reconciliations</li><li>Month-end support: balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals and monthly management accounts</li><li>Assisting with quarterly VAT returns and maintaining supporting documentation</li><li>Producing regular sales and financial reports, and maintaining reporting spreadsheets and dashboards</li><li>Maintaining financial records in Xero, supporting CRM and billing systems, and contributing to process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Essential</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a finance, accounting or bookkeeping role</li><li>Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Experience with accounting softwares, ideally Xero</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes and VAT preparation</li><li>Experience with CRM systems</li><li>SME experience</li></ul><p>You will be organised, reliable and proactive, comfortable working independently while being a strong team player, and trusted to handle confidential information.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41OTQ1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Construction & Real Estate Limited, Flax Bourton</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Construction & Real Estate Limited to recruit a newly created Head of Finance position based in Flax Bourton, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, family-owned business and play a key role in supporting its next phase of growth.</p><p>The Head of Finance will lead the finance function across a portfolio of property investment, property management, development and construction entities, whilst acting as a trusted commercial adviser to the Director and wider leadership team. This role combines financial control, business partnering, budgeting and forecasting, alongside providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>About Construction & Real Estate Limited</strong></p><p>Construction & Real Estate Limited is a multifaceted property business encompassing property management, maintenance, development, refurbishment and repairs across both commercial and residential buildings. The business specialises in Grade II Listed Buildings and manages property portfolios, investments and developments on behalf of clients throughout the South West.</p><p>Today, the business manages a variety of buildings of mixed commercial, residential, mixed use and leasehold, alongside an active pipeline of refurbishment and development projects. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation within the market, the business continues to expand both its own portfolio and the assets it manages on behalf of clients.</p><p><strong>The Head of Finance Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Director, you will take ownership of finance across multiple property-owning entities and managed portfolios, ensuring robust financial control whilst driving commercial performance and business insight.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning across a diverse property portfolio</li><li>Analysing property and portfolio performance, yields and profitability</li><li>Producing meaningful management information to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Business partnering with operational and property stakeholders</li><li>Ownership of month-end, year-end and management reporting processes</li><li>Managing VAT, including partial exemption considerations across mixed-use portfolios</li><li>Liaising with external accountants and advisers</li><li>Improving systems, controls and reporting processes as the business grows</li><li>Supporting and developing the finance team</li><li>Contributing to operational and maintenance review meetings through financial insight and recommendations</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Previous experience within a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control capability</li><li>Commercially minded with experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering</li><li>Comfortable operating within a hands-on SME environment</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude</li></ul><p>Property, construction, development or real estate experience would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of VAT, CIS and Xero Accounting Software.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£65,000-£75,000 salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus your birthday as an added day of annual leave</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Direct access to the Director and senior leaders</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function and wider business</li><li>Flexible, hybrid working</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys combining financial control with strategic business partnering and wants to play a visible role in the growth of a successful property and construction business.</p><p> </p><p>For further details please contact Andy Troup for a confidential chat about this exceptional opportunity.</p><p></p><p>0117 993 5404</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42OTEyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Financial Controller | Bath | Hospitality</strong><br /><strong>£35,000 - £42,000</strong><br /><br />We're working with an established hospitality business in Bath that is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller to join its growing finance team.<br /><br />This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who enjoys a hands-on role, working closely with operational teams and getting involved in a variety of finance activities.<br /><br /><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>▪️ Completing daily revenue, cash and credit card reconciliations<br />▪️ Investigating discrepancies and reviewing financial transactions<br />▪️ Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding debt<br />▪️ Processing supplier invoices and payment runs<br />▪️ Maintaining financial trackers, sales forecasts and performance reports<br />▪️ Supporting month-end processes and providing financial analysis<br />▪️ Working closely with operational managers to support business performance</p><p><br /><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>▪️ Previous experience in an accounts or finance role<br />▪️ Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail<br />▪️ Good understanding of reconciliations and financial processes<br />▪️ Organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines<br />▪️ Hospitality experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential</p><p><br /><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>A varied, hands-on finance role within an established hospitality business</li><li>Opportunities for learning and career development</li><li>Generous hotel discounts and complimentary stays</li><li>Well being benefits and enhanced family leave</li></ul><p><br />Interested, or know someone who might be? Drop us a message for a confidential conversation or further details.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjU1MzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading UK sustainability business to recruit a Finance Business Partner. You'll work side by side with operational and commercial leaders on the decisions that matter, in a role with real visibility and influence.</p><ul><li><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></li><li><strong>Permanent </strong></li><li><strong>Bicester (Hybrid working - 2 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other sites)</strong></li><li><strong>£60,000 + £6,500 car allowance + performance bonus</strong></li></ul><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll partner with site operations, commercial teams and senior management, making sure they understand how the business is performing against targets and which levers they can pull to improve it. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Providing insightful business partnering on EBITDA, operating cash flow and capex</li><li>Producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and investment appraisals to agreed timetables</li><li>Presenting financial information to finance and non-finance colleagues</li><li>Upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial information, with strong controls and governance</li><li>Identifying risks and opportunities, and working with senior stakeholders to deliver results</li><li>Evaluating projects and capital expenditure, including post-project appraisals</li><li>Supporting wider consolidated analysis and reporting across the group</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or actively studying and close to qualifying</li><li>Degree qualified or equivalent</li><li>Strong management accounting and business analysis skills</li><li>Advanced Excel, with Power BI experience highly desirable</li><li>Commercial experience, with a track record of building strong relationships with non-finance managers and budget holders</li><li>A confident communicator who can influence and challenge the business</li><li>Experience of capex, investment appraisal and large, matrixed organisations is desirable</li><li>Full driving licence, with travel to site 2 days per week and occasional travel to other locations</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 base salary, plus a £6,500 car allowance and a performance-related bonus</li><li>Generous pension, with the employer matching your contributions up to 7%</li><li>Healthcare cash plan with private health insurance included, covering dependent children</li><li>24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline and a full wellbeing programme</li><li>Gym membership discounts of up to 17% at over 3,000 clubs</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme, with up to £1,000 of bike and equipment</li><li>Employee discounts on shopping, holidays, dining out, cinema and more</li><li>Payroll giving to support the charity of your choice</li><li>A supportive, collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and personal development</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS40Mzc3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a Wiltshire-based business to recruit an experienced Stock Accountant on a 6-month temporary contract.</p><p>This is a hands-on role supporting the finance team through a busy period, with a strong focus on stock accounting, project analysis, and manufacturing finance.</p><p>Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory reporting, investigating stock variances, and providing meaningful analysis to support business performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile stock and inventory accounts</p><p>Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and valuation issues</p><p>Support monthly management accounts preparation</p><p>Analyse manufacturing costs, work-in-progress and inventory movements</p><p>Work closely with operations, supply chain and production teams</p><p>Assist with project accounting and cost tracking across multiple projects</p><p>Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making</p><p>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</p><p>Ensure accurate SAP transactional reporting and data integrity</p><p>Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools</p><p>Experience Required</p><p>Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory controls</p><p>Experience supporting project accounting activities</p><p>Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis</p><p>Experience using SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</p><p>Desirable Experience of cost accounting</p><p>Exposure to ERP system implementations or process improvements</p><p>Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTk2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join an established business on an initial contract for a minimum of 6 months, with potential up to 12 months. </p><p><br /> Previous manufacturing or industrial experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other industry backgrounds with the relevant management accounting experience will also be considered.<br /> Candidates who are Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified will be considered.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Management Accountant </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 months minimum, potential up to 12 months </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based</p><p><strong><br />Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare and produce monthly management accounts</li><li>Complete month-end reconciliations </li><li>Analyse financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational expenditure</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Work closely with operational and non-finance stakeholders </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities</li><li>Support the wider finance function as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar management accounting role</li><li>Demonstrable experience in preparing and producing monthly management accounts</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Previous manufacturing or industrial experience would be desirable but is not essential</li><li>Good Excel skills </li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to quickly adapt </li><li>Good communication skills </li><li>QBE, Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified candidates will be considered</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjM4MTg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business based in Gloucester for a minimum of 6 months, potentially up to 12 months.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is a hands-on role, for an experienced finance professional with previous industry experience, strong management accounting skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Duration: </strong>Minimum 6 months, with potential to 12 months </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Money: </strong>£50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance team, overseeing day-to-day activities</li><li>Oversee the preparation and production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics</li><li>Work closely with operational and senior management teams</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior management accounting role</li><li>Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential</li><li>Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Previous experience line managing, motivating and developing a finance team.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running </li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on relevant experience</li></ul><h2 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb"> </h2><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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><h2>Senior Finance Business Partner</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid Working<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000 + £9k car allowance<br /> <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p><h3>Shape Strategic Investment Decisions</h3><p>A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting business-critical investment programmes and long-term strategic initiatives.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on influencing decision-making, partnering with senior stakeholders, and translating complex financial data into clear business insight. You will help ensure significant investments deliver maximum value while supporting sustainable growth and organisational performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders and programme teams.</li><li>Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.</li><li>Build and review financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities and commercial proposals.</li><li>Provide meaningful insight to improve performance and support delivery of key objectives.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions.</li><li>Contribute to governance processes and ensure strong financial oversight.</li><li>Present financial information and recommendations to a range of senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record of partnering with operational and leadership teams in a complex environment.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.</li><li>Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and analytical expertise.</li><li>Experience evaluating investments, business cases or large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Confidence influencing and challenging senior decision-makers.</li><li>The ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and engaging way.</li></ul><h3>What's in It for You?</h3><ul><li>A visible, influential role with significant stakeholder exposure.</li><li>The opportunity to shape major business decisions and investment priorities.</li><li>A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Strong prospects for professional development and career progression.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to move beyond traditional reporting and play a key role in driving strategic and commercial success within a large and evolving organisation.</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4wMzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Finance Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis. This opportunity is based in central Bristol with hybrid working + Flexible working hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid: </strong>37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a primary focus on accounts payable.</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports.</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses.</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li><li>Provide practical support across transactional activities when required, ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a finance, transactional finance or accounts payable team.</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities and support the team when needed.</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities or business areas.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and team development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Experience supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxNTg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Commercial Project Finance Business Partner for an expanding services organisation in Cardiff</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Commercial Project Finance Business Partner</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 to 60,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Sector:</strong> IT Services</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a commercially minded <strong>Project Finance Business Partner</strong> to join our finance team within a growing services business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a <strong>part-qualified or newly qualified accountant</strong> looking to develop their commercial finance and business partnering experience in a project-led environment.</p><p>Working closely with project managers, account managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will provide financial insight and support to help ensure projects are delivered profitably, revenue and costs are accurately forecast, and commercial opportunities and risks are clearly understood.</p><p>Alongside your project finance responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the <strong>monthly management accounts process</strong>, gaining broad exposure to financial reporting and the wider finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance & Commercial Business Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance business partner to project and operational teams, providing financial insight and support throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Work closely with Project Managers and Account Managers to understand project performance, budgets, forecasts and commercial drivers.</li><li>Monitor project revenue, costs, margins, utilisation and profitability against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support the preparation and review of project budgets and financial forecasts.</li><li>Identify and communicate financial risks, opportunities and variances, helping operational teams understand their financial impact.</li><li>Provide regular financial analysis and commentary on project performance.</li><li>Support project managers with financial decision-making, including resource planning, subcontractor costs, project expenditure and margin management.</li><li>Review project financial performance and challenge assumptions where appropriate.</li><li>Assist with project set-up, ensuring appropriate financial controls, budgets and reporting structures are in place.</li><li>Support the identification and management of unbilled revenue, accrued costs, work in progress and other project-related accounting items.</li><li>Assist with revenue recognition and ensuring project accounting is consistent with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Support commercial reviews, including analysis of project profitability, contract performance and potential change requests.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with non-finance stakeholders and help improve financial awareness across the business.</li></ul><p><strong>Monthly Management Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and project-related adjustments.</li><li>Support balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with revenue and cost analysis and ensure transactions are recorded accurately in the appropriate accounting periods.</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce supporting schedules and management information for month-end reporting.</li><li>Provide clear commentary on key movements and financial performance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of monthly reporting packs for senior management.</li><li>Contribute to improving the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of the month-end process.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Analysis & Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Produce ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models, reports and dashboards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.</li><li>Help develop more consistent project reporting and forecasting processes across the business.</li><li>Support finance and wider business projects as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who is <strong>commercially curious, analytical and keen to develop their career in a business partnering environment</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or newly qualified accounting status, such as <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA</strong>.</li><li>Experience within a commercial finance, management accounting, project accounting or finance business partnering environment.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.</li><li>Good understanding of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjM0MDY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in seeking an experienced Stock Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month contract.</p><p>Based in Wiltshire, full time on site.</p><p>This role will play a key part in supporting inventory reporting, project accounting activities, and driving insight through detailed variance analysis across a complex operational environment.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing or engineering experience and advanced SAP knowledge to make an immediate impact within a large, fast-paced business.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Ownership of inventory and stock accounting processes Investigate and explain material, labour and manufacturing variances</p><p>Analyse inventory movements and stock valuations</p><p>Support month-end and year-end reporting activities</p><p>Work closely with operational and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting Assist with project accounting, including cost tracking and profitability analysis</p><p>Review WIP (Work in Progress) balances and cost allocations</p><p>Reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts</p><p>Produce detailed management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders</p><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and reporting processes</p><p>Key Requirements</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or project-based environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory controls and costing principles</p><p>Proven experience conducting detailed variance analysis</p><p>Project accounting experience desirable</p><p>Advanced SAP experience is essential</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MjYyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively monitor and report on monthly P&L performance and KPIs with insightful analysis to identify areas for challenge and improvement</li><li>Lead on the annual budget process, provide challenge and guidance to the Executive Team to ensure targets and assumptions are appropriate. Ensure deadlines are met and sufficient insightful analysis is provided to support approval by the Board. Support the Executive Team during budget presentations to the CEO and CFO</li><li>Review and provide steer and challenge to the monthly forecasting process, provide informative analysis to enable the CFO, Board and Executive Team to effectively monitor performance against the annual budget</li><li>Review performance of major contracts or projects against revenue and margin targets, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement</li><li>Design appropriate commission schemes that ensure sales teams are motivated to succeed </li><li>Create business models for approval of new product, price changes or project investments</li><li>Provide support to commercial and sales teams negotiating large deals, by creating bespoke bid models and challenging acceptable commercial/financial parameters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years PQE</li><li>Successful track record as an experienced finance business partner</li><li>Advanced excel skills for financial modelling</li><li>Data driven with strong analytical skills, with the ability to unite and motivate people around decisions</li><li>Deep knowledge and understanding of the financial and performance levers in the relevant business area, as well as wider business context</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, used to communicate with executive management and other stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Beaconsfield<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract)<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.</p><p>This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</p></li><li><p>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</p></li><li><p>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</p></li><li><p>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</p></li><li><p>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</p></li><li><p>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</p></li><li><p>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</p></li></ul><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li><p>Salary of up to £65,000.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</p></li></ul><p>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting a part-time Accountant on a permanent basis. This role will be based onsite 5 days a week with flexible hours, 20-25 hours a week. This role would suit someone with experience of working in an SME who is happy to be hands on.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The part-time Accountant will be responsible for a range of duties, and ultimately responsible for the businesses finances. This is a standalone role requiring someone with previous experience of working in a small business. This role will start before Christmas so you must be available immediately or on a short notice period. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Invoice processing - sales ledger and purchase ledger.</li><li>Bank reconciliations.</li><li>Journals, accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Management accounts preparation.</li><li>Preparing payroll data.</li><li>Working closely with the management team and consulting on the financial position of the business.</li><li>Cashflow management.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Required experience</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience of working in a small business.</li><li>Experience of preparing management accounts.</li><li>Intermediate level excel (vlookups and pivot tables).</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li><li>Able to work in a standalone role.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000 - £50,000 FTE.</li><li>20-25 hours a week.</li><li>5 days onsite preferred, flexible hours.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Auto enrolment pension.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAwODQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">