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Finance Director

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making. About Happy Days…Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission The Finance Director Role…You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul> About you…<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter What's on offer…£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Wellbeing package 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-23T13:45:43Z

Assistant Operations Accountant

Banbury, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturing and retail business, to hire their next permanent Assistant Operations Accountant. This is a company where innovation, accountability and teamwork sit at the heart of everything they do. If you're someone who challenges the status quo, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a brilliant home for you.Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Location: Banbury Working Pattern: Fully onsite initially, with hybrid working available once settled in<h2>The Role</h2>Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact finance business partnering role covering UK manufacturing operations. You'll be the financial voice at the operations table - providing clear insight, challenging performance and helping drive real improvement across cost, productivity and inventory.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Owning the monthly close for operations finance - accruals, cost centre reviews and key control checks</li><li>Leading variance analysis of the operations P&L versus budget, forecast and prior year, with clear commentary on drivers and risks</li><li>Preparing monthly operations scorecards and contributing to performance reviews with senior leadership</li><li>Analysing manufacturing cost performance across labour, materials, overheads, scrap and absorption - and driving actions to improve efficiency</li><li>Owning the Fixed Asset Register and leading post-investment reviews on capex</li><li>Managing manufacturing inventory control, including valuation, variances, write-offs and provisions</li><li>Leading operations forecasting cycles and annual budget inputs, challenging assumptions with key stakeholders</li><li>Acting as business partner to Production, Engineering, Quality and CI teams, quantifying improvement opportunities and tracking cost-saving delivery</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA part-qualified as a minimum - QBE also considered</li><li>Solid operations accounting background: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation and month-end controls</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment is desirable</li><li>Strong SAP and Excel skills; Power BI experience an advantage</li><li>Confident communicator - able to translate complex financial insight for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Proactive and self-driven, comfortable owning outputs with limited supervision</li><li>A genuine team player</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience</li><li>A defined path to hybrid working once you're through onboarding and training</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan - covering medical, dental, optical and more</li><li>Life assurance at 2x basic salary</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 legal, financial and personal support</li><li>Long Service Awards recognising loyalty at key milestones</li><li>Pension scheme with employer contribution (matching up to 4%)</li><li>Discount platform giving access to exclusive deals and offers</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme</li><li>Free Will Writing Service and Free Mortgage Advice Service</li><li>Learning & Development budget - access to professional and personal development</li><li>Recognition Awards</li><li>A culture built on innovation, accountability and one team - where your contribution is recognised</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xOTEwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-07T08:13:04Z

Finance Assistant

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
25000 - 27000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Assistant | Bristol | Hybrid Working | £25,000-£27,000Are you a recent graduate looking for a role where you'll actually be trusted with real responsibility from day one? This is your chance to join the Accounts team of a well established and highly respected law firm in Bristol, in a role built for someone with drive, curiosity and a sharp eye for detail rather than years of experience.What you'll be doingYou'll sit right at the heart of the firm's Accounts department, getting hands on experience across a huge range of financial processes, including:<ul dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="12:1-21:68;1077-1647" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="12:1-12:54;1077-1130">Processing payments from client and office accounts</li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:48;1131-1178" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Checking and finalising fee earners' invoices</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="14:1-14:51;1179-1229">Billing disbursements accurately and efficiently</li><li data-sourcepos="15:1-15:38;1230-1267" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Managing client to office transfers</li><li data-sourcepos="16:1-16:66;1268-1333" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Assisting with consultancy fee claims and consultants' invoices</li><li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:67;1334-1400" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Reviewing client matter balances and investigating discrepancies</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:53;1401-1453">Promptly clearing residual client account balances</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:55;1454-1508">Supporting month end processes across the department</li><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:71;1509-1579" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Handling queries directly from Partners, Legal Staff and Secretaries</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:68;1580-1647">Helping ensure full compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules</li></ul>This isn't a role where you'll be sat in the background. You'll be dealing with people at every level of the business from day one, building the kind of commercial confidence that most graduates spend years chasing.You will gain:<h3 dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:22;1866-1887" class="mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold"> </h3><ul dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="36:1-40:109;2421-3097" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li data-sourcepos="36:1-36:195;2421-2615" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Genuine progression. A clear route for growth and progression throughout the business.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="37:1-37:169;2616-2784">Real training, not box ticking. You'll be mentored by an experienced Accounts team who will actively teach you the ropes rather than leaving you to figure it out.</li><li data-sourcepos="38:1-38:112;2785-2896" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Immediate responsibility. You'll be trusted with meaningful work from week one, not stuck making the tea.</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="39:1-39:92;2897-2988">Hybrid working. A flexible balance of office and home working once you're settled in.</li><li data-sourcepos="40:1-40:109;2989-3097" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A stable, respected employer. Join a well established Bristol firm known for looking after its people.</li></ul>If you're a graduate who wants a role with genuine substance behind it, we want to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch directly to find out more.📩 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS40Njc5Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-12T10:50:16Z

Legal Document Reviewer

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
20 - 21 GBP / Hourly
Legal Document Reviewer / Paralegal - 100% Remote - £21 p/hourRobert Half are working with a global organisation and is searching for a team of Paralegals / Document reviewers to support a high profile AI legal project. Initial duration is 4 months starting from Sept 1st with a high likelihood of an extension.*This is a remote project but you will need to be UK based*About the Opportunity Our team is seeking experienced legal professionals to join our clients legal department on a contract basis. In this role, you will handle critical legal research tasks that impact the accuracy of legal data and support the development of next-generation AI tools for legal citation analysis.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct advanced research of primary law sources, including case law and statutes.</li><li>Precisely identify and assess legal authority relationships (such as overruling, compliance, and regulatory changes).</li><li>Prepare clear and concise summaries and annotations of legal findings.</li><li>Work within established workflows, maintaining high productivity while meeting or exceeding accuracy and volume expectations.</li><li>Consistently demonstrate high attention to detail and maintain rigorous quality control independently.</li><li>Contribute to the enhancement and validation of AI tools by annotating data, reviewing AI-generated outputs, and providing feedback to development teams.</li><li>Adapt to evolving legal technology and processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams as needed.</li></ul>Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Law degree or Masters in Law with several years legal research / document review experience in the UK.</li><li>Strong primary law research skills (case law and statutes)</li><li>Proven experience analysing legal authority relationships (e.g., overruling, compliance, regulatory change).</li><li>Excellent legal writing skills with a focus on clarity and conciseness.</li><li>High attention to detail and ability to follow structured processes.</li><li>Comfortable with legal research technology and database-driven work. AI or machine learning experience is a plus.</li><li>Track record of working independently while sustaining high quality and meeting production goals.</li></ul>Legal Document Reviewer / Paralegal - 100% Remote - £21 p/hourRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay41NzcyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-06T09:22:18Z

Part Time Finance Assistant

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
29000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="3:1-3:19;51-69" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Hours & Pattern</h2><ul data-sourcepos="4:1-6:84;70-296" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li data-sourcepos="4:1-4:44;70-113" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Part-time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="5:1-5:99;114-212">Two office days each week, with the remaining time worked flexibly from home or the office</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="6:1-6:84;213-296">Working days and start/finish times can be arranged with the successful candidate</li></ul><h2 data-sourcepos="8:1-8:18;298-315" dir="ltr" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">About the Role</h2>A small, close-knit finance team is looking for a careful, organised Finance Assistant to join on a part-time basis. The role covers bank transaction processing and reconciliation for several companies, day-to-day credit control on the sales ledger, and general support across the wider finance function.<h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="11:1-11:26;628-653" dir="ltr">What We're Looking For</h2><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" data-sourcepos="12:1-21:92;654-1424" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="12:1-12:75;654-728">Prior experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant type role</li><li data-sourcepos="13:1-13:89;729-817" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Solid reconciliation skills, including handling transactions in more than one currency</li><li data-sourcepos="14:1-14:62;818-879" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience managing accounts across separate legal entities</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="15:1-15:113;880-992">Confident credit control experience - comfortable chasing overdue payments and dealing directly with customers</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="16:1-16:58;993-1050">Competent user of Excel and general Microsoft 365 tools</li><li data-sourcepos="17:1-17:99;1051-1149" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Familiarity with a major cloud ERP/accounting platform would be helpful but is not a requirement</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="18:1-18:77;1150-1226">Highly organised with a strong eye for detail and a self-starting attitude</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="19:1-19:61;1227-1287">Able to work flexibly around month-end reporting deadlines</li><li data-sourcepos="20:1-20:45;1288-1332" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A working understanding of basic VAT rules</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="21:1-21:92;1333-1424">AAT qualification (full or part) is a plus, though solid hands-on experience matters more</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="23:1-23:15;1426-1440" class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold">Main Duties</h2><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" data-sourcepos="24:1-29:46;1441-1994" dir="ltr"><li data-sourcepos="24:1-24:97;1441-1537" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Post and process bank transactions daily</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="25:1-25:74;1538-1611">Carry out regular bank reconciliations and chase down any discrepancies</li><li data-sourcepos="26:1-26:142;1612-1753" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Handle general banking admin - resolving queries, managing online banking user access, and keeping records in good order for audit purposes</li><li data-sourcepos="27:1-27:113;1754-1866" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Owning credit control end-to-end: chasing overdue invoices and resolving customer disputes or queries</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2" data-sourcepos="28:1-28:82;1867-1948">Match and allocate incoming payments, keeping customer account records accurate</li><li data-sourcepos="29:1-29:46;1949-1994" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Pick up other finance tasks as they come up</li></ul><h2 class="mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold" data-sourcepos="31:1-31:16;1996-2011" dir="ltr">Requirements</h2><ul dir="ltr" data-sourcepos="32:1-32:54;2012-2065" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li data-sourcepos="32:1-32:54;2012-2065" class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">AAT qualified, or partway through the qualification</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjc3NDMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-14T10:11:56Z