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Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK &amp; Ireland finance function.</p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business.</p><p> Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements.<br /> * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br /> * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions.<br /> * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership.<br /> * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries.<br /> * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements.<br /> * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).<br /> * <strong>Big 4 trained</strong>, with a strong technical accounting foundation.<br /> * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation.<br /> * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment.<br /> * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.<br /> * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements.<br /> * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams.<br /> * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues.<br /> * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement.<br /> * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London.<br /> * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation.<br /> * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making.<br /> * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-07T12:57:29Z
Tax Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2>Tax Accountant / Tax Adviser</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central London / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p>Are you a tax professional who enjoys working closely with ambitious business owners and startups?</p><p>We're working with a fast-growing, technology-led business that supports entrepreneurs throughout the lifecycle of their businesses, from formation and compliance through to accounting, payroll, and ongoing financial advisory services. With a strong recurring revenue model and significant growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is transforming how small businesses access professional accounting and tax support.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You'll act as the tax specialist within a client-facing accountancy team, providing expert advice across a diverse portfolio of SME and startup clients.</p><p>This role offers a blend of technical tax work and broader commercial advisory exposure, making it ideal for someone who enjoys helping business owners navigate both tax and operational challenges as they scale.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Advising SME and startup clients on Corporation Tax, VAT and Personal Tax matters</li><li>Reviewing tax computations and returns to ensure compliance and accuracy</li><li>Identifying tax planning opportunities and efficiencies for owner-managed businesses</li><li>Acting as the primary point of contact for client tax queries</li><li>Supporting new business onboarding and advising on appropriate trading and tax structures</li><li>Providing broader business advisory guidance where required</li><li>Keeping clients and colleagues informed of relevant legislative changes</li><li>Contributing to process improvements and development of internal best practices</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, ATT or CTA qualified or part-qualified</li><li>Strong experience advising SME, startup or owner-managed business clients</li><li>Sound technical knowledge across Corporation Tax, VAT and Personal Tax</li><li>Previous experience gained within an accountancy practice or outsourced finance/accountancy environment</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to explain technical matters to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Commercially minded with a genuine interest in supporting growing businesses</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple client relationships</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling business with ambitious growth plans</li><li>Varied and client-facing role combining tax and advisory work</li><li>Exposure to a broad portfolio of entrepreneurial and high-growth businesses</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>Genuine career progression opportunities</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible culture</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical tax expertise with hands-on client advisory work, we'd love to hear from you.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi41MDU0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T13:23:58Z
Financial Reporting Manager
  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 300 - 325 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Financial Reporting Manager - 1/2 days in office - £325 per day - 6 month contract</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> to join our clients community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver a timely, accurate month-end and year-end close, with high-quality consolidated management accounts and clear, actionable performance insight.</li><li>Lead statutory reporting and audit delivery, ensuring FRS102 compliance, strong audit readiness, and on-time completion to Board timetable.</li><li>Own the balance sheet and financial control environment, ensuring full reconciliation, robust governance, and proactive risk resolution.</li><li>Provide technical accounting leadership, ensuring appropriate treatment of complex transactions and full compliance with standards and policies.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across reporting, controls, and systems, including automation and efficiency gains.</li><li>Lead and develop the team, embedding strong ownership, accountability, and high-quality output across all financial reporting activities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with strong technical knowledge of FRS102.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering statutory accounts and leading external audits to tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong experience of group consolidations and complex multi-entity reporting environments.</li><li>Demonstrable ownership of month-end/year-end close and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Deep understanding of financial controls, governance and audit readiness requirements.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and apply appropriate technical treatment.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvement, standardisation and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Strong leadership capability, with experience developing and managing finance team members.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to present clear, concise financial insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>High attention to detail, with a disciplined, accountable and delivery-focused approach.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS43NDU2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-01T11:12:52Z
Accountant
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Collate and consolidate management and financial accounting outputs, KPIs, milestones, cash flows and balance sheets, Business Plan, and other financial/performance outputs</li><li>Consolidate the financial results and plans from the Entities in SAP BPC and to submit into the Group Finance's consolidation tool (Hyperion/OneStream).</li><li>Manage the co-ordination of reconciliations for intercompany posting</li><li>Coordination of Half Year and Full Year disclosures required by Group and the collation of the entities Annual Account Reconciliation.</li><li>Post Central IFRS16 journals and other consolidation journals in SAP.</li><li>Support the environment disclosure reporting by Group through collation and reconciliation of data to be used in internal and external publications.</li><li>Ensure the planning and reporting timetables and business process flows in BPC reflect the required business planning and reporting outputs</li><li>Support the Head of FP&amp;A and System Accountant in the development and ongoing maintenance/utilisation of SAP BPC for financial planning.</li><li>Ensure the delivery, accuracy, and integrity of the management accounting process.</li><li>Business partner the Directors and business leads, providing interpretation and guidance in relation to financial analysis, profit centre budgets and forecasts, to enable key decisions to be made and targets met.</li><li>The planning and production of budget and quarterly forecast, working with the budget holders to have clear view of FY projections.</li><li>Supporting business leads with the management of affiliate work orders, ensure all services are contract correctly through the affiliate framework.</li><li>Production of balance sheet reconciliation and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to manage key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Raising sales orders for affiliate works order in for billing by our shared service centre</li><li>Manage credit control activities.</li><li>Produce submission to Group or HMRC for VAT, PAYE, NI as well as process the payroll and payments runs including management of expense system SAP concur.</li><li>Production of draft statutory accounts and dealing with and closing out audit queries both internal and external.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification). </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading transport Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Accountant role will be paying circa £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC42MjU1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-22T16:33:15Z
Accountant
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accountant on behalf of a specialist service business based in Bedford </p><p>The Role</p><p>As Accountant you will support the Head of Finance with the production of regular financial and management reporting across the UK. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare and review month-end journals, reconciliations and reporting across group and subsidiaries as required.</li><li>Delivery of an accurate and efficient month-end close, meeting agreed timetables. Including preparation of management accounts reporting</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations </li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts </li><li>Technical accounting and audit support </li><li>Capital, Operational and Group Accounting </li><li>Stakeholder management </li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant or Finalist looking for a new development opportunity covering core accounting duties with senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Accountant in Bedford working on a Hybrid basis 3 days in the office and offering a salary of £35-45 + Excellent Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTk3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-26T14:42:17Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller |</strong> <strong>Facilities and Property Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100-120,000</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must demonstrate professional fluency in French for this position.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading Facilities and property services organisation to appoint a Financial Controller. This is a newly created role driven by the continued growth and evolution of the Group Finance function.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior, high-profile position within the Central London-based team, reporting directly to the CFO and responsible for Group consolidation, technical accounting, and external reporting. The business is highly acquisitive, having completed numerous deals across Europe, and this role offers significant exposure to M&amp;A, integration projects, and senior stakeholders across the Group. You will ensure the integrity of Group financial information and play a key part in shaping financial processes and reporting as the organisation continues its ambitious growth journey.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end Group consolidation process across multiple jurisdictions and currencies.<br /> * Prepare IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and consistency.<br /> * Act as IFRS subject-matter expert, drafting and embedding accounting policies across the Group.<br /> * Provide technical guidance on complex issues, including business combinations, revenue recognition, and financial instruments.<br /> * Take ownership of the Group's consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.<br /> * Act as the main point of contact for the Group audit, ensuring a smooth, timely, and high-quality process.<br /> * Partner with local finance teams across Europe, supporting compliance, integration, and process development.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Professional Fluency in French.</li><li>ACA or CA qualified accountant.<br /> * Trained within audit at a large or medium-sized accounting firm.<br /> * Significant post-qualification experience in Group reporting and consolidations within a multinational environment.<br /> * Alternatively, this role would also suit a Senior Manager from a top 20 practice with strong technical accounting and consolidation experience, looking to make their first move into industry.<br /> * Deep, practical knowledge of IFRS, including experience implementing new standards.<br /> * Excellent communicator, able to work effectively with senior stakeholders and finance teams across different countries.<br /> * Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy, governance, and assurance.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100-120,000 base salary.<br /> * Hybrid working - typically three days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * Senior, visible role at Group level, partnering closely with the CFO.<br /> * Significant exposure to M&amp;A, integration, and cross-border projects as the business continues its acquisitive growth strategy.<br /> * Opportunity to lead on Group-level consolidation, technical accounting, and reporting.<br /> * Career-defining opportunity in a fast-growing, dynamic international group.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why Join This Business</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created senior Group Finance role within a business on a rapid growth journey. The company continues to complete multiple acquisitions each year across Europe, providing outstanding exposure to complex consolidations, technical accounting, and integration projects. As Financial Controller, you'll play a central role in shaping how the Group manages reporting and governance at scale, while working closely with senior leadership in a dynamic, acquisitive, and ambitious organisation.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDMwMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-16T15:54:27Z
Group Finance Controller - Fixed Term
  • Hayes, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Group Financial Controller - Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hayes<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week on-site<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £100,000 - £120,000 + retention bonus + pension<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP (could start as early as next week)<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 6-month fixed term contract</p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading international business to recruit an experienced <strong>Group Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>6-month fixed term contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a key role within the finance function, requiring a highly experienced financial controller with strong <strong>multi-entity, international exposure</strong>, excellent technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex group environment.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>As Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring robust governance, accurate reporting, and strong financial discipline across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</p><p>You will work closely with senior finance leadership and wider stakeholders, providing both hands-on leadership and technical expertise.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading and overseeing the Group financial control function across multiple entities.</p></li><li><p>Managing and strengthening financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.</p></li><li><p>Delivering accurate and timely month-end and management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Preparing <strong>management accounts in US GAAP</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with <strong>UK GAAP / FRS 102</strong> and relevant group reporting standards.</p></li><li><p>Supporting statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and tax return filings.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Identifying control weaknesses and implementing effective remediation plans.</p></li><li><p>Working within a <strong>multi-national, multi-entity structure</strong> with complex reporting requirements.</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting support across the wider finance team.</p></li><li><p>Supporting senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>The successful candidate will be a <strong>qualified ACA or ACCA accountant</strong> with significant experience operating at Group Financial Controller level or within a similar senior financial control role.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p><strong>ACA or ACCA qualification - essential</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong experience in <strong>financial controls, governance, and group reporting</strong></p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a <strong>multi-national, multi-entity environment</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of <strong>UK GAAP / FRS 102</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience producing <strong>US GAAP management accounts</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>ASC 842 (US leasing)</strong> and ideally <strong>IFRS 15 &amp; IFRS 16</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting background</p></li><li><p>Experience overseeing <strong>statutory accounts, audit processes, and tax return filings</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong leadership and people management experience</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to start quickly and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced <strong>Group Financial Controller</strong> to join a complex, international business on a <strong>6-month fixed term contract</strong> with an immediate start available.</p><p>The role offers a competitive salary of <strong>£100,000 - £120,000</strong>, plus <strong>retention bonus and pension</strong>, and requires <strong>four days per week on-site in Hayes</strong>.</p><p>If you are an immediately available or soon-to-be-available ACA/ACCA qualified Financial Controller with strong international and technical accounting experience, I would be very keen to speak with you.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or contact <strong>Robert Half</strong> for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNzA5MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T12:42:33Z
Financial Controller
  • East Sussex, East Sussex
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Property Development | East Sussex | Hybrid (2 Days in the Office) | £60,000 - £75,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a well-established property development business to recruit a Financial Controller into a broad and varied finance role. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, statutory accounting and financial control, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a growing organisation where they can make a real impact across financial reporting, forecasting, business partnering and process improvement. The role offers significant exposure to the leadership team and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Preparing the monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and supporting schedules.<br /> * Producing board reports with insightful commentary on financial performance, key variances and business risks.<br /> * Managing the monthly forecasting process, updating forecasts and preparing reports for senior leadership.<br /> * Supporting cash flow forecasting and providing regular analysis on movements, risks and opportunities.<br /> * Providing financial support to operational stakeholders on project costs, WIP reporting, VAT matters and key business decisions.<br /> * Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting other tax reporting requirements.<br /> * Assisting with the year-end audit process, preparing statutory accounting schedules and responding to auditor requests.<br /> * Supporting the continued development of finance systems, identifying opportunities to improve reporting and increase automation.<br /> * Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring consistency between management and statutory reporting.<br /> * Producing ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), although newly qualified accountants from an audit background will also be considered.<br /> * Strong experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting.<br /> * Good technical accounting knowledge, including experience of FRS102.<br /> * Experience of forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.<br /> * Exposure to the construction or housebuilding sector would be hugely advantageous, but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £75,000 salary depending on experience.<br /> * Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.<br /> * A broad and varied Financial Controller role with genuine ownership and exposure to senior leadership.<br /> * The opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and influence key financial decisions.<br /> * A growing property development business with ambitious plans and a collaborative working environment.<br /> * The chance to improve finance processes and help shape the future of the finance function.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression as the business continues to expand.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position with genuine ownership and visibility. You'll play a pivotal role across management reporting, forecasting, statutory accounting, tax, audit and finance systems, while working closely with senior stakeholders to support informed business decisions. If you're looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and long-term career progression within a growing property development business, this could be the ideal next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzM1NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T09:29:01Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Manager with a manufacturing SME based in Swindon on a full time permanent basis. The role will involve managing a team of 2 and will have responsibility for the UK accounts, reporting into the MD.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Line management of 2 clerks.</li><li>Processing payroll to include starters and leavers.</li><li>Basic HR duties to include sending contracts.</li><li>Monthly management accounting for 2 UK subsidiaries.</li><li>Consolidation of the UK accounts.</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director to report on the accounts and any anomalies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal profile</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience of working in an SME.</li><li>Team player, hands on.</li><li>Extensive experience of preparing management accounts.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-£60,000.</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays.</li><li>Monday - Friday 9-5:30 with potential flexibility.</li><li>Initially 5 days onsite, potential for 1 day from home after probation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjUzOTU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-06-24T16:18:01Z
Finance Director
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 180000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller - Fin-tech Industry - City of London</strong> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a high-growth SME lender in the fin-tech industry to appoint a Financial Controller. This Financial Controller role is based in the City of London, with a hybrid working model (3 days in the office).</p><p>Operating within the fin-tech industry, the business specialises in lending, with a straightforward but commercially driven model. The Financial Controller will play a key role in partnering with the business on commercial decision-making, particularly around risk, return, and capital allocation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with a strong academic background</li><li>Approx. 8-10 years' experience within the fin-tech<strong> industry</strong>, ideally with lending exposure</li><li>Strong FP&amp;A capability with advanced financial modelling skills</li><li>Proven ability to operate both hands-on and strategically</li><li>Experience improving processes, systems, and controls within a growing business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a hands-on Financial Controller position suited to someone who can operate both strategically and at a detailed level. You will lead the development of a best-in-class FP&amp;A function, bringing structure, automation, and insight to finance within a scaling fin-tech environment in the City of London.</p><p>The successful candidate will professionalise the finance function, build complex models, improve reporting processes, and act as a true business partner across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a commercial partner to senior leadership, investors, and key stakeholders</li><li>Confidently challenge and support strategic decisions</li><li>Contribute to shaping and articulating business strategy</li></ul><p><strong>FP&amp;A &amp; Commercial Modelling</strong></p><ul><li>Build and own complex financial models, including revenue forecasting and scenario analysis</li><li>Establish FP&amp;A processes from the ground up (budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking)</li><li>Translate lending and commercial activity into actionable financial insights</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Operations &amp; Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team</li><li>Own month-end close and management reporting processes</li><li>Improve accuracy, speed, and efficiency of reporting</li><li>Transition manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes into scalable systems</li><li>Oversee revenue recognition and reporting integrity</li></ul><p><strong>Systems &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Drive automation across finance processes</li><li>Work closely with Xero and internal loan management systems</li><li>Play a key role in future ERP implementation</li><li>Continuously identify improvements to support business growth</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location &amp; Working Pattern</strong></p><ul><li>Based in the <strong>City of London</strong></li><li>Hybrid model: 3 days in the office</li><li>Collaborative and fast-paced fin-tech environment</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Unlimited annual leave</li><li>Equity component</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNzMzNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T16:59:28Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 135000 - 140000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Real Estate Development | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £140,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a growing, international real estate development business on a permanent basis, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a senior leadership role within a growing EMEA business, offering the opportunity to lead a multi-country controllership function, partner directly with executive leadership, and shape financial reporting, governance, and controls across a complex international structure.</p><p>The business operates across large-scale real estate development and investment projects throughout Europe, with a focus on high-value commercial and logistics assets. Backed by a major global organisation, the platform combines the pace and entrepreneurial culture of a growing business with the technical rigour and reporting standards of a US-listed environment. This role sits at the centre of that balance, requiring both exceptional technical capability and the confidence to influence at the highest levels.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process across the EMEA region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP.<br /> * Overseeing statutory reporting and tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external providers and advisors.<br /> * Managing complex consolidations, intercompany reporting, and regional financial controls within a large multinational structure.<br /> * Acting as the key finance business partner to senior stakeholders across Operations, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and executive leadership.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging accounting treatment across development transactions, management contracts, joint ventures, and equity arrangements.<br /> * Supporting technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, impairments, carried interest, incentive structures, and IFRS 15 considerations.<br /> * Leading audit relationships across multiple entities and ensuring compliance within a SOX-controlled environment.<br /> * Interpreting complex legal and commercial agreements and translating them into clear accounting conclusions and reporting outcomes.<br /> * Enhancing the control environment and helping establish scalable processes within a growing and evolving business.<br /> * Managing competing priorities across US group reporting requirements and local statutory obligations across EMEA.<br /> * Leading and developing a high-performing finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, ideally trained within a Big 4 environment.<br /> * Approximately 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience within large multinational businesses.<br /> * Prior experience operating within a US-listed or highly regulated public-company environment with exposure to SOX controls and rigorous reporting deadlines.<br /> * Strong technical accounting expertise across US GAAP, IFRS, and multi-jurisdiction statutory reporting.<br /> * Proven experience leading controllership, financial reporting, or group finance functions within complex international organisations.<br /> * Strong consolidations experience within complex corporate structures.<br /> * Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders across both finance and non-finance functions.<br /> * Commercially minded with strong presence, credibility, and business partnering capability at executive level.<br /><br /></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>A highly visible leadership role within an internationally backed real estate platform experiencing continued growth across EMEA.<br /> * Significant exposure to senior executives and the opportunity to influence key operational and strategic decisions.<br /> * Ownership of a broad and complex controllership remit across multiple countries and reporting frameworks.<br /> * The opportunity to shape and strengthen processes, controls, and finance infrastructure within an entrepreneurial environment.<br /> * A dynamic and collaborative culture where finance plays a central role in commercial decision-making.<br /> * A genuine opportunity to combine technical excellence, leadership, and strategic business partnering in one role.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to step into an FD-grade controllership role within a highly commercial and technically challenging environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership across Europe and the US, lead a critical finance function through its next phase of growth, and play a key role in building a scalable, best-in-class control environment.</p><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a role that combines complex technical accounting, international exposure, senior stakeholder management, and the opportunity to influence a growing business, this position offers an outstanding platform for long-term progression.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTA2MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-24T11:23:01Z
Senior Management Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This UK listed manufacturing business based in central London is looking to hire a Senior Management Accountant due to the growth plans. They are well-established in the industry and have presence in various countries. They are looking for someone that can help adding value to the finance team as well as the wider business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Senior Management Accountant will report to the Head of finance and own the month-end close for 3 key entities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, inter-company and explaining movements against forecast.<br /> You will manage the accounting for the UK and foreign entities, including inventory, daily sales reporting, weekly stock reconciliations, VAT reconciliations and annual tax submissions.<br /> You will have responsibility for Group treasury activities, including weekly net debt/net cash reporting, cash flow forecasting, monitoring cash balances and managing funding requirements across the regions.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate for the Financial Controller vacancy will be ACA/ACCA qualified with a few years of work experience in industry.</p><p>A 'can-do' attitude is required as well as experience within an international business. Sound knowledge of accounting standards i.e., IFRS, UKGAAP. Strong communication and influencing skills with ability to simplify complex problems and build solution are desired. This role will be mainly offering a hybrid working structure (3-day a week in the office) and it is based in central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today </strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</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/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjY1OTUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-14T10:34:10Z
Group Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>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 employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>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.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Well-being package.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 48000 - 53000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a marketing leading, highly regarded business in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is passionate about managing and developing a team, whilst being heavily involved with preparing the monthly management accounts, business partnering and improving processes. The Finance Manager role would be suitable for someone that has lead or supervised a team or that is looking for their first management role and is looking for the next step up in their career within a company renowned for offering further career progression. The salary is between £48,000 - £53,000 plus bonus, study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Managing one member of staff; supporting with recruitment, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the teams workload. </li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts; balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, preparing management information. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with tax and VAT returns. </li><li>Supporting with the year-end statutory accounts and financial statements. </li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li><li>Implementing and improving processes when required. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br />To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following experience and skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have management accounting experience</li><li>Ideally fully or part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Must ideally have experience supervising/mentoring a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Hard work ethic</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£48,000 - £53,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 10%) </li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days in the office, 1 day from home </li><li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Private healthcare scheme</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43MTY3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T09:47:42Z
Financial Controller
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - READING WITH SOME INITIAL TRAVEL TO LONDON</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing, PE backed TV / Film and sound production group. Due to significant expansion they now seek to recruit a financial controller to work directly with the CFO based at their Reading head office. This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business.<br /> You will be responsible for developing processes, supporting FP&amp;A and business partnering activities across a range of recently acquired entities, forecasting, working capital and cashflow actuals to the board, development of the P&amp;L and ensure robustness in their core reporting systems. The successful candidate will be a commercially aware individual who will be technically proficient and will have up to date knowledge of all current accounting standards. You will oversee and develop 5 reports and build business partnering relationships with the wider operational leadership team.</p><p>For this role it is essential that you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), are proficient technically (production of accounts from top to bottom) and have demonstratable experience of driving revenue and reducing cost in a fast paced, commercial environment. It would also be beneficial (but not essential) to have worked in PE and / or media production.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Cross-Entity Financial Consolidation</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&amp;L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&amp;L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&amp;A' quality reporting across the finance teams</li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work</li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60,000 and £70,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>6% non-contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTU4NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-06T10:50:32Z
Head of Finance
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 140000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a highly entrepreneurial private investment firm to recruit a Head of Finance for their London office.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a growing investment business at a pivotal stage of its development. The successful candidate will be the first dedicated finance hire in the UK, offering significant scope to shape the finance function, implement best practices, and build the role around their strengths over time.</p><p> </p><p>This role would suit an immediately available finance professional who enjoys operating in a hands-on capacity while also contributing strategically. You'll have the opportunity to put your own stamp on the function, partnering closely with senior leadership and helping guide the business as it continues to grow.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li>First dedicated finance hire in the UK.</li><li>Significant scope to develop and expand the role over time.</li><li>High levels of autonomy and visibility across the business.</li><li>Opportunity to influence processes, reporting, controls, and operational infrastructure.</li><li>Entrepreneurial, commercially focused environment with a flat organisational structure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee outsourced bookkeeping across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.</li><li>Manage payroll processes and related reporting.</li><li>Execute and oversee payment runs, treasury activities, and banking relationships.</li><li>Review financial information provided by external service providers and challenge where appropriate.</li></ul><ul><li>Take ownership of a recently implemented data and reporting platform that consolidates information across investment structures and entities.</li><li>Develop and enhance management reporting, analysis, and business intelligence capabilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Act as a trusted business partner, contributing commercially beyond traditional finance responsibilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Experience within alternative investments, asset management, private equity, or similar investment environments.</li><li>Understanding of fund structures and investment vehicles.</li><li>Knowledge of capital tables/cap tables would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Experience working within lean, entrepreneurial businesses preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum four days per week in the London office..</li><li>Informal "work from anywhere" flexibility during July and August.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Discretionary bonus of up to 50%.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Attractive co-investment programme</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMDY1ODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-15T18:51:59Z
Group Finance Controller
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 10000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&amp;A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjM4MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-30T14:26:27Z
Finance Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 63000 GBP / Yearly
  • Description<br><br><h1>Regional Finance Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>International Business | Hybrid Working in London</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>£55,000-£63,000k base plus benefits </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">A growing international organisation is looking to appoint a standalone Regional Finance Manager to lead financial operations across a diverse regional portfolio. This is a broad and commercially focused role offering exposure to management reporting, budgeting, cash flow, payroll oversight, and operational finance support within a multi-country environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Partnering closely with regional leadership and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial management, reporting accuracy, and continuous process improvement across the region.</p><h2>Regional Finance Manager Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead monthly financial and management reporting</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and banking activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with local financial and statutory requirements</li><li>Support and guide operational teams on finance matters</li><li>Drive finance process and systems improvements across the region</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience within a broad finance or regional finance role</li><li>Strong financial and management accounting capability</li><li>Confident working with stakeholders across multiple locations</li><li>Hands-on, proactive, and commercially aware</li><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified in accountancy or industry</li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Broad international exposure within a collaborative business</li><li>High-visibility role with strong stakeholder interaction</li><li>Opportunity to influence processes and support operational growth</li><li>Hybrid working environment with real ownership and autonomy</li></ul><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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS4xODExMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-19T15:39:20Z
Project Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Content Project Manager - Content, Production &amp; PR Agency</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>The Company</strong><br /> A well-established content, production and PR agency working with global blue-chip clients across branded content, live experiences, and digital delivery. With key sectors spanning automotive, utilities, technology, and finance, the agency is trusted to deliver everything from smaller corporate shoots to large-scale integrated projects, working directly with senior and C-suite stakeholders.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>The Role</strong><br /> Reporting into the Head of Client Services, this role sits at the centre of project delivery for a portfolio of corporate accounts. You'll own projects end-to-end - scoping, budgets, timelines and risk - while acting as a trusted, senior point of contact for clients, including confident engagement with C-suite stakeholders. You'll balance creative ambition with commercial and operational discipline, and there's real scope to grow accounts through upsell and repeat business, with commission attached.</p><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"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own end-to-end delivery of multi-disciplinary projects across content, live, digital and event outputs</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage project budgets, forecasting, and margin protection across your portfolio</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Build and lead senior client relationships, running meetings confidently with C-suite stakeholders</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and convert upsell and land-and-expand opportunities within existing accounts</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support new business pitches with credible delivery plans and costings</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide guidance and mentorship to producers and junior project team members</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage scope creep, change requests, and risk mitigation to protect delivery quality and margin</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><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"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">3-4+ years' project management experience within a creative, content, or production agency</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience working with corporate clients - financial services, utilities, technology, or automotive backgrounds all relevant</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confident managing budgets, margin, and commercial delivery</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable running meetings and building relationships with senior/C-suite stakeholders</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Events experience is a strong plus</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Highly organised, calm under pressure, and solutions-focused</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Permanent | Full-time | London </strong></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/SGFyZWwuVGhvbXBzb24uMTMxNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-13T08:48:55Z
Senior Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Senior Controller to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Own the integration roadmap bringing specific business area onto standard process rails - sequencing the workstreams, managing dependencies, and tracking milestone delivery.</li><li>Coordinate specific bonus, payroll, and incentive accounting through the transition, working with HR, Reward, and the Liability Controller. </li><li>Drive standardisation of processes onto the standard chart of accounts, close calendar, and reporting framework, partnering with the External Reporting Controller on COA mapping.</li><li>Act as the senior controller for the business area throughout the transition, providing certainty, continuity, and a single point of accountability.</li><li>Engage with business leads to obtain the information needed to support the transition, and provide finance commentary on specific business matters.</li><li>Act as escalation point for entity-level matters, routing complex accounting determinations to the UK&amp;I Controller for resolution.</li><li>Manage the relationship with our distributed teams in ensuring nuances are understood and embedded in process design.</li><li>Review and challenge business area specific close work delivered by our distributed teams, and coordinate working-level inputs into the consolidated UK &amp; Ireland close.</li><li>Make the transition stick: document the transition decisions, accountability shifts, and process designs so that the wider Controller population can pick up residual accountabilities cleanly.</li><li>Coach the wider Controller team on business specific nuances ahead of hand off, leaving accounting standardised and aligned.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Senior Controller will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification) and will have strong experience with controls. You will have working knowledge of SOX and US GAAP, whilst having worked in a large international business. You will ideally come from a project background. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Real Estate business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Senior Controller role will be paying circa £70,000 - £80,000, dependant on experience. The role is hybrid. </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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC42MDQ2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-10T14:49:07Z
Financial Controller
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 500 - 600 GBP / Daily
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Interim Financial Controller to work for a manufacturing company based in West London on a 6 month contract.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>Business Partnering</p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with GM, always balancing objectively the opportunities and risks for the business overall - Challenge business assumptions where relevant and help drive mitigation and development plans</li><li>Continually evaluate and monitor risks in the external environment relating to the business</li></ul><p>Project Support:</p><ul><li>Global ERP Project - business lead for current ERP system (EFACs) - key change agent for implementation of new ERP (D365) for UK businesses</li></ul><p>Finance:</p><ul><li>Statutory Accounting, Management Reporting &amp; Compliance - Ensuring the reliability of the company's accounts at local (statutory) and management reporting purposes. Ensuring that monthly, half-yearly and annual closings comply with Group requirements in terms of standards (IFRS), format and deadlines.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with Group procedures and local legal requirements in terms of risks and internal controls.</li><li>Implement the management procedures and KPIs required to monitor activities and report to management.</li><li>Develop the budget and business plan in line with strategic choices as well as the monthly forecast</li><li>Working closely with commercial management, identifying challenges and opportunities with operational stakeholders, providing actionable information to support improved financial performance - Manage the relationships with Auditors</li></ul><p>Accounting Operations:</p><ul><li>Treasury, credit, collection, banking relations: - Ensure banking relations. - Monitor the cash position and analyse variances from forecasts. - Defining and monitoring credit policy in collaboration with the sales department. - Ensure invoices are sent to customers on time with a high level of accuracy 5.</li></ul><p>Manufacturing specific accounting experience:</p><ul><li>Stock valuations - Gross margin understanding - Bills of Materials</li></ul><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li>6 month contract</li><li>£500-600pd Inside</li><li>Immediate start</li><li>MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE</li><li></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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS45MTg3OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-08T08:33:50Z
Finance Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 68000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is an expanding and recognised restaurant &amp; hospitality group based in central London. They are an award winning group, Michelin-starred, with core locations across London serving high-quality British cuisines. </p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a recently qualified Finance Manager to join their finance department. <strong>This position would be based full-time in office.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial management of the business, whilst supporting with financial insights and strategic initiatives.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li data-end="248" data-start="141">Lead the production of monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L, balance sheet, and variance analysis</li><li data-start="249" data-end="336">Ensure robust financial controls, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting</li><li data-start="337" data-end="440">Produce insightful financial commentary and support senior stakeholders with key business decisions</li><li data-end="536" data-start="441">Oversee year-end activities, including audit preparation and liaison with external auditors</li><li data-end="638" data-start="537">Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax obligations, and internal governance standards</li><li data-end="750" data-start="639">Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and improve business performance</li><li data-start="751" data-end="810">Manage, mentor, and develop junior finance team members</li><li data-start="811" data-end="926">Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Manager position based in central London, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Strong ownership of month-end procedures and production of management accounts</li><li>Restaurants/Hospitality background strongly preferred</li><li>Good commercial acumen, and ability to business partner</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Experience with Xero</li><li>Ability to operate within a fast-paced &amp; small team environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>£65,000 - £68,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Healthcare package</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Generous staff discounts &amp; lunches</li><li>Flexi-time</li><li>Company socials</li><li>Internal career opportunities and more</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjMwMDE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-10T09:24:56Z
Finance Systems Manager
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Finance Systems Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Guildford | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, highly acquisitive international business to recruit a Finance Systems Manager for an organisation experiencing significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint. Operating within a dynamic, fast-paced sector, they are investing heavily in technology and finance transformation, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems, driving efficiencies and delivering change.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is far more than a BAU support role. Whilst you'll oversee the day-to-day administration of the finance systems, you'll also play a key role in shaping their future, leading projects, implementing new solutions and helping the finance function maximise the value of its technology.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll become the subject matter expert for the organisation's finance systems, acting as the key link between Finance, IT and external suppliers. The role is a great blend of operational ownership and project work, with approximately 70% focused on finance systems administration and support and 30% dedicated to continuous improvement, optimisation and systems projects.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own and administer the finance systems landscape, ensuring reliability, performance and data integrity.</li><li>Manage <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong> alongside key finance applications including reporting and credit management tools.</li><li>Provide first-line support, user administration, permissions and system configuration.</li><li>Deliver training and ongoing support to finance users.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve system functionality.</li><li>Lead and support finance systems implementations, upgrades and enhancement projects.</li><li>Work closely with Finance, IT and third-party vendors to deliver successful change initiatives.</li><li>Improve reporting capability and help drive greater utilisation of finance systems across the business.</li><li>Play a key role in upcoming transformation projects, including the implementation of a new expenses platform and wider finance systems improvements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who enjoys combining technical finance systems expertise with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Finance Systems Manager, Finance Systems Analyst or Systems Accountant role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong>.</li><li>Experience supporting ERP systems and finance users.</li><li>Knowledge of finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and reporting.</li><li>Experience delivering systems enhancements, upgrades or implementations.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and excellent analytical ability.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work across Finance, IT and external suppliers.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience with reporting tools such as Cosmos, finance system integrations or project delivery would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><h2>Why Apply?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a business that is genuinely investing in its people and technology. You'll have the chance to influence the direction of the finance systems landscape, lead meaningful improvement projects and be part of a collaborative team supporting a business that continues to grow through acquisition.</p><p>If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact while developing your finance systems expertise within a thriving international organisation, we'd love to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMzYwOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-11T11:56:14Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Financial Controller</h1><p><strong>London | Hybrid Working (4 days in the office)</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed business to recruit a Financial Controller for its London-based finance team.</strong></p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant looking to take ownership of the financial control environment within a rapidly scaling organisation. Working closely with an experienced Head of Finance and senior leadership team, you'll play a pivotal role in building robust processes, delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the next phase of business growth.</p><p>The business operates within the real estate and flexible workspace sector and is backed by a well-established private equity investor. With ambitious expansion plans across London, this role offers significant exposure to investors, lenders and senior stakeholders whilst providing genuine scope to shape and improve the finance function.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, management accounts production, compliance, treasury oversight and the management of outsourced finance providers.</p><p>This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys operating both strategically and in the detail, helping build scalable finance processes within an entrepreneurial environment.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Own the month-end process and deliver accurate and timely management reporting, board packs and financial analysis.</li><li>Prepare quarterly reporting for investors, lenders and external stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation.</li><li>Maintain an audit-ready finance function and act as a key contact for external auditors.</li><li>Support statutory reporting and FRS 102 compliance requirements.</li><li>Oversee VAT, corporation tax and wider regulatory reporting obligations.</li><li>Manage relationships with outsourced finance providers and ensure quality delivery.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management processes.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight and performance analysis.</li><li>Develop and strengthen financial controls, governance processes and finance policies.</li><li>Support strategic growth initiatives and wider business projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a growing business environment and enjoys taking ownership.</p><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager experience within a start up environement.</li><li>Strong financial and management reporting experience.</li><li>Audit background or significant experience managing external audits.</li><li>Excellent understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and compliance.</li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, changing environment.</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems capability.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused mindset.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Private equity-backed business experience.</li><li>Real estate, property, flexible workspace, serviced office or asset-backed business exposure.</li><li>Experience working alongside outsourced finance providers.</li><li>Experience supporting fundraising, lender reporting or investor reporting requirements.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to shape and develop a growing finance function.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior leadership, investors and lenders.</li><li>Broad role covering financial control, reporting, commercial finance and process improvement.</li><li>Career progression within a high-growth business.</li><li>Hybrid working environment.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an ambitious qualified accountant looking to step into a broad Financial Controller position where they can make a visible impact and help support an exciting growth journey.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wODg4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T15:10:08Z
Senior Credit Controller
  • Datchet, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 18 - 19 GBP / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Senior Credit Controller - £38.000 per annum - Temp to perm - Datchet - Office based </strong></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>The Credit Control &amp; Collections Specialist is responsible for managing customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices, reducing aged debt, and maintaining healthy cash flow. The role requires building positive customer relationships while applying effective collection strategies to minimise bad debt and support the company's financial objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances.</li><li>Contact customers via telephone, email, and written correspondence regarding overdue invoices.</li><li>Negotiate payment arrangements while maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Monitor aged debt reports and prioritise collection activities based on risk and value.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice disputes by liaising with internal departments and customers.</li><li>Allocate customer payments accurately and reconcile accounts where required.</li><li>Escalate high-risk or severely overdue accounts in line with company policy.</li><li>Recommend accounts for legal action or external debt collection agencies when appropriate.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer communications and collection activity.</li><li>Review customer credit limits and recommend amendments based on payment performance.</li><li>Produce regular reports on aged debt, collection performance, cash receipts, and overdue accounts.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end finance activities related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and relevant financial regulations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve collection processes and reduce debtor days.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Debtor Days (DSO) reduction</li><li>Aged debt performance</li><li>Cash collection targets achieved</li><li>Percentage of overdue accounts recovered</li><li>Bad debt reduction</li><li>Customer dispute resolution time</li><li>Collection call and contact activity</li><li>Accuracy of account reconciliations</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS45MjI2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-22T09:03:31Z
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