<p><strong>Financial Controller - Perfect for Someone Ready for Their Next Career Step</strong></p><p> </p><p>Are you looking to take the next step in your finance career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking business where you'll have real ownership, plenty of variety, and the chance to make a genuine impact.</p><p> </p><p>We're looking for a confident, hands-on Finance Manager who's ready to lead a team, drive improvements, and play a key role in shaping the company's financial future.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Reporting:</strong> Deliver accurate monthly and annual financial reports, manage month-end and year-end close, consolidate financial data, and ensure full compliance with accounting standards. Produce reports for both internal stakeholders and external bodies.</li><li><strong>Team Leadership:</strong> Lead and support the finance team to ensure smooth operations and strong financial governance.</li><li><strong>Payroll:</strong> Oversee payroll by submitting accurate data to the third-party provider, reviewing reports, and approving final submissions.</li><li><strong>ERP:</strong> Work closely with internal teams and external partners to identify system needs and drive ERP improvements.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Support the CFO in building the annual budget, track performance, and analyse variances.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls:</strong> Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and maintain full regulatory compliance.</li><li><strong>Cashflow Management:</strong> Oversee daily cashflow, payments, and financial planning.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>A recognized accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance standards.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement ability.</li><li>Demonstrated success in delivering financial improvements.</li><li>Experience working in a growing or scaling business.</li><li>Strong ERP experience - ideally with Business Central.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>If you're ready to step up, take on more responsibility, and grow in a fast-moving environment, this role gives you the platform to do exactly that. You'll work closely with senior leadership, shape new processes, and be part of an ambitious, supportive team.</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4xNDA0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="495" data-start="104">Robert Half is partnered with a dynamic organisation seeking an experienced finance leader to head up their Finance function. This is a senior leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the finance function, drive operational excellence, and influence strategic decision-making.</p><p data-start="104" data-end="495">The Head of Finance position will be based in Birmingham, offering a base salary between £75,000 and £95,000 per annum plus car allowance, bonus and other benefits. This role is based 5 days on site.</p><p data-start="104" data-end="495">The Head of Finance is responsible ensuring effective operational delivery while shaping and implementing the strategic objectives of the organisation. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking, with accountability for compliance, risk management, and service excellence.</p><ul><li>Provide leadership to the Financial Control and Reporting teams, acting as the escalation point for all people and operational matters.</li><li>Build and embed a culture of high performance, collaboration, and accountability across the Finance function.</li><li>Lead and develop team leaders, ensuring effective line management, mentoring, and succession planning.</li><li>Oversee compliance with all statutory, legislative, regulatory, and internal control requirements, including liaison with external auditors and regulators.</li><li>Drive risk mitigation, process improvement, and efficiency in financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Lead and contribute to key strategic initiatives and business projects.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and support for achieving organisational objectives.</li><li>Identify opportunities for cost efficiency and added value within the Finance function.</li><li>Continuously enhance the Finance department's capability, ensuring it is recognised as a centre of excellence.</li><li>Provide clear leadership and motivation to the Finance teams to deliver against KPIs and objectives.</li><li>Act as a role model and mentor, coaching team members to maintain high levels of technical and professional competence.</li><li>Ensure effective succession planning, resource allocation, and employee engagement across the function.</li><li>Design, implement, and continuously improve processes and procedures to support effective and compliant service delivery.</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust control framework and delegation of authority policy.</li><li>Work with internal and external audit teams to ensure compliance and best practice.</li><li>Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management reporting, and consolidated reporting where relevant.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and contractual obligations.</li><li>Oversee the preparation and review of reconciliations, financial statements, and control checks.</li><li>Act as a senior escalation point for finance-related issues across the business.</li><li>Support audit processes and ensure all financial records, procedures, and controls meet the required standards.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2850" data-end="2875">Person Specification</h2><ul><li>Recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial control, reporting, and accounting standards.</li><li>Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.</li><li>Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.</li><li>Proven track record of managing financial operations and control environments</li><li>Experienced people leader, with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Recognised as a senior specialist, able to influence and guide others.</li><li>Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and sound decision-making.</li><li>Skilled at building and managing senior stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.</li><li>Committed to delivering high-quality service and outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to improve and adapt financial processes and procedures.</li><li>Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, with experience of financial and ERP systems.</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjgxODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for Head of Management Accounts based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £55-65k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p>Reporting to the UK Financial Controller, this is an opportunity to lead the UK's management accounts Function, taking responsibility for 3 staff. The company operates the UK, US, France, Germany Finland trading entities with revenues of c.£40m and c.600 employees.</p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Meeting all weekly, monthly and year-end internal reporting deadlines</li><li>Maintaining, improving and controlling the quality of the management accounts</li><li>Delivering accurate and timely financial reporting</li><li>Responsible for the management and development of the management accounting team (3 direct reports)</li><li>Accountable for the compliance of financial statements with Group Accounting policies, IFRS and relevant tax law</li><li>Preparation of subsidiary accounts for external reporting</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review</li><li>Continually improving financial processes, including system improvements. Devising and implementing change across the business to drive efficiency</li><li>To provide ad-hoc business finance partnering to operations and group.</li><li>Supporting annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting process</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent with the key skills</li></ul><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Team management</li></ul><p><strong>Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Management and leadership skills</li><li>Solid communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent relationship building skills</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzI1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p data-end="722" data-start="337">A PE-backed business undergoing a significant refinancing process is seeking an experienced <strong data-start="429" data-end="461">Interim Financial Controller</strong> to provide leadership, stability, and hands-on support during a critical period of change. This role is ideal for an FC who has operated in fast-paced, investor-led environments and has previously played a key role in refinancing or re-capitalisation projects.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><p data-end="789" data-start="754"><strong data-start="754" data-end="787">Financial Control & Reporting</strong></p><ul data-start="790" data-end="1168"><li data-end="904" data-start="790"><p data-end="904" data-start="792">Lead day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting.</p></li><li data-end="999" data-start="905"><p data-start="907" data-end="999">Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and governance frameworks.</p></li><li data-end="1084" data-start="1000"><p data-start="1002" data-end="1084">Produce robust monthly management accounts, board packs, and PE-level reporting.</p></li><li data-start="1085" data-end="1168"><p data-end="1168" data-start="1087">Oversee balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and working capital control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1170" data-end="1195"><strong data-end="1193" data-start="1170">Refinancing Support</strong></p><ul data-end="1630" data-start="1196"><li data-end="1313" data-start="1196"><p data-start="1198" data-end="1313">Act as a key finance lead during the refinancing process, liaising closely with lenders, advisors, and investors.</p></li><li data-start="1314" data-end="1430"><p data-end="1430" data-start="1316">Prepare and validate financial information required for due diligence, covenant setting, and scenario modelling.</p></li><li data-end="1520" data-start="1431"><p data-end="1520" data-start="1433">Support the CFO in evaluating refinancing options, cash-flow impacts, and risk areas.</p></li><li data-start="1521" data-end="1630"><p data-end="1630" data-start="1523">Ensure all finance deliverables tied to the refinancing process are completed accurately and on schedule.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1657" data-start="1632"><strong data-end="1655" data-start="1632">Business Partnering</strong></p><ul data-end="1944" data-start="1658"><li data-end="1750" data-start="1658"><p data-end="1750" data-start="1660">Work closely with the senior leadership team to provide financial insight and challenge.</p></li><li data-start="1751" data-end="1845"><p data-start="1753" data-end="1845">Communicate clearly with PE stakeholders, providing clarity, confidence, and transparency.</p></li><li data-start="1846" data-end="1944"><p data-start="1848" data-end="1944">Support operational teams with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and performance analysis.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1989" data-start="1946"><strong data-end="1987" data-start="1946">Team Leadership & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-end="2269" data-start="1990"><li data-end="2095" data-start="1990"><p data-start="1992" data-end="2095">Provide hands-on leadership to the finance team, stabilising workloads and improving ways of working.</p></li><li data-end="2188" data-start="2096"><p data-start="2098" data-end="2188">Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and tighten controls.</p></li><li data-start="2189" data-end="2269"><p data-start="2191" data-end="2269">Support the transition toward an optimised finance structure post-refinancing.</p></li></ul><br><br>Skills & Experience Required<br><br><ul data-end="2944" data-start="2309"><li data-end="2401" data-start="2309"><p data-end="2401" data-start="2311">Proven experience as a <strong data-start="2334" data-end="2358">Financial Controller</strong> in a <strong data-end="2389" data-start="2364">private-equity backed</strong> business.</p></li><li data-start="2402" data-end="2501"><p data-end="2501" data-start="2404">Demonstrated involvement in a <strong data-end="2498" data-start="2434">refinancing, re-capitalisation, or lender engagement process</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="2502" data-end="2589"><p data-start="2504" data-end="2589">Strong technical accounting skills with a recognised qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).</p></li><li data-start="2590" data-end="2662"><p data-end="2662" data-start="2592">Excellent financial reporting, governance, and control capabilities.</p></li><li data-end="2732" data-start="2663"><p data-end="2732" data-start="2665">Ability to operate at pace in a complex and evolving environment.</p></li><li data-end="2833" data-start="2733"><p data-start="2735" data-end="2833">Strong stakeholder management skills, especially with investors, lenders, and senior leadership.</p></li><li data-end="2890" data-start="2834"><p data-end="2890" data-start="2836">Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-focused approach.</p></li><li data-start="2891" data-end="2944"><p data-start="2893" data-end="2944">Immediately available or available at short notice.</p></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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS45MjczOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="135" data-end="419"><strong data-start="135" data-end="189">Accounts Assistant - Hybrid, Central Milton Keynes</strong></p><p data-start="135" data-end="419"><br / data-start="189" data-end="192"> Robert Half is recruiting for an <strong data-start="225" data-end="247">Accounts Assistant</strong> to join a <strong data-start="258" data-end="317">leading service provider based in Central Milton Keynes</strong>. This full-time hybrid role involves delivering high-quality finance support across multiple clients.</p><p data-start="421" data-end="768"><strong data-end="438" data-start="421">Role Overview</strong><br data-end="441" data-start="438" /> The Accounts Assistant will handle a variety of accounting duties including purchase invoice processing, payment preparation, reconciliations, and General Ledger posting. You will also assist with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets while following client policies and internal procedures.</p><p data-start="770" data-end="796"><strong data-start="770" data-end="794">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1409" data-start="797"><li data-end="855" data-start="797"><p data-start="799" data-end="855">Process purchase invoices and match to purchase orders</p></li><li data-end="925" data-start="856"><p data-end="925" data-start="858">Prepare client bank payments for senior review and client release</p></li><li data-end="983" data-start="926"><p data-start="928" data-end="983">Assist with bank reconciliations and payment matching</p></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1065"><p data-end="1065" data-start="986">Resolve internal and external queries related to invoices and reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1066" data-end="1111"><p data-start="1068" data-end="1111">Post transactions into the General Ledger</p></li><li data-end="1192" data-start="1112"><p data-end="1192" data-start="1114">Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset processes</p></li><li data-end="1268" data-start="1193"><p data-end="1268" data-start="1195">Liaise with clients professionally, providing effective problem-solving</p></li><li data-start="1269" data-end="1326"><p data-start="1271" data-end="1326">Manage workload efficiently across multiple deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1327" data-end="1409"><p data-start="1329" data-end="1409">Train junior team members (e.g., school leavers) in Accounts Payable processes</p></li></ul><p data-start="1411" data-end="1438"><strong data-end="1436" data-start="1411">Skills & Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1439" data-end="1774"><li data-end="1503" data-start="1439"><p data-end="1503" data-start="1441">GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C or above</p></li><li data-start="1504" data-end="1562"><p data-start="1506" data-end="1562">Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes</p></li><li data-end="1623" data-start="1563"><p data-start="1565" data-end="1623">Confident and professional phone and email communication</p></li><li data-start="1624" data-end="1680"><p data-start="1626" data-end="1680">Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="1681" data-end="1726"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1726">Competent with MS Excel, Word and Outlook</p></li><li data-start="1727" data-end="1774"><p data-end="1774" data-start="1729">Experience with ERP systems is an advantage</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTQ1OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an organisation in Gloucester on the recruitment of a full-time and permanent Finance Business Partner to join the team.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, and with line management responsibilities for a small team, you will play a pivotal role in the running, functioning and growth of the Finance function.</p><p>The ideal candidate will be proactive, driven and a problem solver. There are numerous exciting career progression opportunities within this position and the organisation for the right person.</p><p>Our client adopts a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home), although you must be prepared to be fully office based for the initial 6 months.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Finance Business Partner will include but not be limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budget planning, monitoring, and reporting across business units.</li><li>Act as a primary finance contact for senior leadership within the business, providing strategic financial advice and support decision making through robust analysis and forecasting.</li><li>Lead and mentor finance and procurement staff, promote cross-functional working, and contribute to organisational development through training and support.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, statutory returns, and audit support.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile: </strong></p><ul><li>Preferably, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), but we are open to part-qualified/studiers and candidates who are qualified by experience, as long as you have the willingness to become qualified.</li><li>Strong proven experience in managing operational budgets, interpreting complex financial data and delivering strategic financial support.</li><li>Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate teams.</li><li>Advanced Excel, and data presentation capabilities.</li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £60-70k plus benefits including study support, a generous pension scheme (18%), 24 days holiday and more.</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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi44MTg2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a global manufacturing group in Leicester to recruit a Financial Controller for a highly visible, senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This Financial Controller position sits at the heart of a complex, engineering-led manufacturing operation with international reach. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the role acts as their number two and takes ownership of financial performance for a significant operating segment, while also supporting wider business unit reporting, consolidation and process improvement. It is a site-based role, offering flexibility, and is suited to someone who enjoys being close to operations and influencing decision-making at senior level.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />As Financial Controller, you will lead finance for a core manufacturing division while also playing a key role in business unit oversight. You will partner closely with production, supply chain and commercial leaders to drive performance, improve margins and strengthen financial control. This is a hands-on leadership role with regular exposure to senior leadership and group stakeholders.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Full financial ownership for a major manufacturing segment, covering management accounts, forecasting and budgeting</p></li><li><p>Delivering clear weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting on operational performance, including COGS, inventory and working capital</p></li><li><p>Providing detailed variance analysis across material, labour and overhead costs, with actionable insight to improve profitability</p></li><li><p>Driving working capital optimisation and cash flow improvement initiatives</p></li><li><p>Leading cost control and efficiency programmes in collaboration with operational teams</p></li><li><p>Ensuring robust inventory control, valuation and compliance with statutory and group requirements</p></li><li><p>Supporting investment cases, capital expenditure proposals and scenario modelling</p></li><li><p>Owning internal controls, governance and SOX compliance at site level</p></li><li><p>Leading local statutory and internal audits and coordinating activity across the finance team</p></li><li><p>Supporting the Finance Director with business unit consolidation, group submissions and consistent month-end processes</p></li><li><p>Contributing to the standardisation and improvement of reporting, ERP usage and data quality across sites</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />This role will suit an experienced Financial Controller or senior finance professional with a strong manufacturing background and the confidence to operate as a true business partner to operations and leadership teams.</p><p>You are likely to bring:</p><ul><li><p>Full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant post-qualified experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar leadership role</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of standard costing, margin analysis and operational finance</p></li><li><p>Experience working within UK and US GAAP environments, with solid SOX exposure</p></li><li><p>The ability to influence senior stakeholders using clear, commercial financial insight</p></li><li><p>A track record of driving process improvement, automation and stronger controls</p></li><li><p>Confidence operating in a fast-paced, site-based environment with competing priorities</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior Financial Controller role within a well-established manufacturing business with global operations and strong investment in its people and processes.</p><p>The role offers:</p><ul><li><p>A senior, site-based Financial Controller role with flexibility</p></li><li><p>Significant exposure to operational leadership and group stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Broad remit across operations, reporting, controls and transformation</p></li><li><p>A collaborative, engineering-led culture with a continuous improvement mindset</p></li><li><p>Competitive salary and benefits package</p></li></ul><p>If this Financial Controller role in Leicester is of interest, or if you are a senior finance professional looking to step into a broader leadership position, please apply now. Even if you are not actively looking, we are always keen to speak with accomplished finance professionals and get you on our radar.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yNzk1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, investment-led business in Birmingham to appoint a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>.</p><p>This is a newly created role following a period of sustained expansion and private investment, offering significant exposure to the senior leadership team and a clear route to Finance Director as the business continues its growth trajectory.</p><p>Working closely with the CFO, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, lead a small team, and help shape the financial strategy as the business scales - both organically and through acquisition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, controls, and month-end close.</li><li>Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop a small, high-performing finance team.</li><li>Implement process improvements and strengthen financial governance.</li><li>Support the integration of new acquisitions and drive reporting consistency across the group.</li><li>Prepare insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, ideally trained in a Big 4 or top-tier accounting firm.</li><li>Looking for a<strong> </strong>first or second move from practice into an ambitious, high-growth business.</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial reporting and controls, with the confidence to partner at board level.</li><li>Commercially minded, with the ability to balance day-to-day rigour with strategic input.</li><li>Proactive, curious, and driven - someone who wants to make an impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul><p>This role offers a genuine opportunity to build a career in a dynamic, forward-thinking business backed by ambitious investors.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS43MDA1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Project Accountant Capital Accountant you support all project reporting and forecasting for the business working closely with Project Teams to produce increased WIP reporting and forecasts for presentation to the senior management team and external customers. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Produce Flash Orders, revenue and margin reports</li><li>Contract accounting Revenue recognition IFRS15, margin reporting</li><li>Calculate monthly provision analysis</li><li>Producing a monthly cost of sales forecast</li><li>Produce a contract profitability analysis detailing revenue and margin by contract.</li><li>Produce supporting monthly balance sheet reconciliations for contract Asset and liability balances and provisions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and 5 year planning</li><li>Attend monthly contract status review meetings</li><li>Attend project profitability meetings, supporting Project managers.</li><li>Attend some bid meetings</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with previous experience within Project Accounting in a fast paced complex business with experience of working with project managers and with excellent excel and spreadsheet modelling skills. You will have the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams, senior stakeholder groups and wider contacts. This is an excellent opportunity within a changing and developing business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Project Accountant is based in the office 3 days a week in Bedford 2 from home and offering a salary up to 60K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTU4ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Credit Control Manager to join an well known company experiencing huge growth based in Tewkesbury. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£34,000 - £38,000 plus wider benefits package benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Manage and participate in the day to day debt collection process for the Company</li><li>Provide updates and information to Management on collection progress</li><li>Lead, train and develop team members</li><li>Implement and maintain procedures and practices for the debt management function across the whole business</li><li>Motivate team to meet individual and team KPI's</li><li>Initiate and undertake projects to improve operations, as necessary</li><li>Work with Sales, participate in any initiatives to implement and improve IT/systems; and others, as required</li><li>Build relationships with customers and key external contacts</li><li>Proactively manage accounts with Legal advisors</li><li>Manage and obtain authority for bad debt write offs</li><li>Work with the Head of Finance for periodic review of bad debt provision and provide updates/ comments</li><li>Any other duties as required by Management</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Leadership skills and ability to think independently</li><li>Problem solving and results-oriented</li><li>Flexible self-starter</li><li>Managing and developing employees</li><li>Detail-orientated</li><li>Organisation and planning</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Good understanding of Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£34,000 - £38,000 plus wider benefits package benefits</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4yMzY4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an FP&A Analyst role on a permanent basis with a growing business based in Cheltenham. This is a hybrid role suiting someone who has recently qualified with proven analytical skills.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting and long-term planning, partnering closely with stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys turning complex data into clear insight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Building and maintaining complex financial models, forecasts and scenario analysis.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and three-year planning processes.</li><li>Providing insightful analysis to highlight risks, opportunities and performance trends.</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders to develop robust modelling assumptions.</li><li>Tracking benefits from strategic initiatives and improvement programmes.</li><li>Producing analysis for investor and funding requests.</li><li>Reviewing costs and identifying efficiency and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Supporting cash flow reporting and management.</li><li>Assisting with acquisition analysis and due diligence.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement in reporting and processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The FP&A Analyst role would suit someone with the following skills or attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified and upwards ACA / ACCA / CIMA.</li><li>A background in FP&A, financial analysis or financial modelling.</li><li>Strong excel skills: financial modelling is essential.</li><li>Power BI, SQL or Power query would be an advantage.</li><li>Strong communication skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-60,000 base salary.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Competitive pension.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days from home).</li><li>Subsidised parking.</li><li>Supportive, people-focused culture with a strong emphasis on well being</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjAyMTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>We are seeking a detail oriented Tax Accountant in the East Midlands, that can manage a broad range of tax functions, including compliance, reporting, and advisory duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge, organisational skills, and the ability to work proactively within a dynamic business environment.</p><p>Leicester / Nottingham / East Midlands</p><p><br />Key Responsibilities:<br />Prepare and review corporate tax returns and other tax filings, ensuring compliance with current tax regulations.<br />Support the business on tax requirements related to acquisitions and corporate restructuring.<br />Monitor compliance deadlines and prepare supporting documentation for tax submissions.<br />Assist in implementing and improving tax processes and controls in collaboration with finance teams.<br />Advise management and stakeholders on tax matters, providing up-to-date technical guidance.<br />Liaise with external advisors and regulatory authorities during tax reviews and audits.<br />Provide support on ad hoc tax projects and initiatives as required.<br /><br />Requirements:<br />Proven experience in corporate taxation within industry, accountancy practice, or similar environments.<br />Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CTA) or equivalent tax training.<br />Strong understanding of multi-entity and acquisition-heavy corporate structures.<br />Ability to work independently and take ownership of tax matters.<br />Experience working to varied and tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting.<br />Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.<br /><br />Benefits:<br />Competitive salary and benefits package.<br />Opportunities for professional development and career progression.<br />Hybrid working arrangements available.</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguNzQ3NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of FP+A on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of FP+A you will need to be a highly motivated leader with a proven record of steering business performance at both strategic and operational levels. You will closely with the Managing Director, senior leadership team and CFO to help drive decision making and improved performance. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Act as a key finance partner to the MD, CFO, and UK Board, shaping strategy, and defining the UK financial and controlling framework in line with global standards.</li><li>Leading the evaluation of major strategic initiatives across pricing and sales network development</li><li>Lead end-to-end performance management, driving planning, forecasting, governance, KPI setting, and profitability analysis to ensure clarity, and delivery of financial targets.</li><li>Own planning and forecasting, driving annual plans, cost control, investment appraisal, and scenario modelling to enable agile, informed decision-making.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, and drive cross-functional collaboration across UK and global finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant already working at a Senior Commercial level such as Commercial Finance Manager with strong experience across FP+A, leadership and commercial controlling. Previous experience within a Matrix sales organisation would be of benefit.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of FP+A is based in Milton Keynes and working 3 days a week in the office and offering a salary of up to £80K + Excellent Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Bookkeeper - Solihull (Temporary) </strong><br /><strong>Full-time | Monday to Friday | Hybrid working</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can take real ownership and be trusted to run the finance function your way? I'm supporting a small, friendly, down‑to‑earth business based near Knowle, Solihull, who are looking for a confident Bookkeeper to join their close‑knit team.</p><p>This is a stand‑alone position, so you'll be the go‑to person for all things finance and a key part of keeping things running smoothly.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing day‑to‑day: </strong></p><p>* Managing daily bank receipts and allocations <br />* Running weekly supplier payment runs <br />* Handling aged debtors and managing credit control activity <br />* Raising sales invoices and processing purchase invoices <br />* Investigating purchase price variances and resolving supplier queries <br />* Uploading supplier payments and reconciling accounts in Clearbooks (experience in Xero or similar also welcomed) <br />* Supporting with general finance tasks, reporting, and ad‑hoc analysis</p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong> <br />* Someone qualified by experience or part‑qualified (AAT or similar) <br />* A reliable, steady individual who enjoys a stand‑alone role <br />* Confident, resilient, and comfortable taking ownership of your work <br />* A car driver - the office location requires it <br />* Happy working Monday-Friday in an office‑based environment <br />* Experience using Clearbooks, Xero, or other accounting systems</p><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong> <br />* Temporary opportunity with an immediate start <br />* Core hours 8.30am-5.30pm<br />* A relaxed, non‑corporate environment with a friendly team who enjoy a bit of banter!<br />* A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4zNDEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="281" data-end="606">Robert Half are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a prestigious Oxford-based institution to recruit an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager. This is a key role within a large, respected finance function, responsible for overseeing high-volume invoicing, credit control, reconciliations, and team leadership.</p><p data-end="606" data-start="281"><strong>Location:</strong> Oxford</p><p data-start="281" data-end="606"><strong>Office / Hybrid:</strong> WFH 2 or 3 days per week</p><p data-start="281" data-end="606"><strong>Salary:</strong> £39,424 - £47,779</p><p data-start="608" data-end="1005">The position manages the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process across a wide range of income streams, ensuring timely and accurate billing, robust credit control practices, and strong financial controls. You will oversee a small team, act as the primary contact for auditors, and play a vital part in process improvement as the organisation continues to modernise its systems and ways of working.</p><p data-end="1284" data-start="1007">The successful candidate will bring strong customer-service skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Once embedded, there is genuine scope to move around the organisation as you gain familiarity with its systems and culture.</p><p data-end="1310" data-start="1286"><strong data-end="1310" data-start="1286">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="1311" data-end="1890"><li data-end="1385" data-start="1311"><p data-start="1313" data-end="1385">Oversee accurate and timely invoicing across multiple revenue streams.</p></li><li data-end="1469" data-start="1386"><p data-end="1469" data-start="1388">Lead credit control activity, ensuring proactive and effective debt management.</p></li><li data-start="1470" data-end="1541"><p data-end="1541" data-start="1472">Manage reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy across systems.</p></li><li data-start="1542" data-end="1636"><p data-end="1636" data-start="1544">Act as the main AR/Credit Control contact for internal stakeholders and external auditors.</p></li><li data-start="1637" data-end="1691"><p data-start="1639" data-end="1691">Supervise, support, and develop the existing team.</p></li><li data-start="1692" data-end="1793"><p data-start="1694" data-end="1793">Review and enhance AR processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency and system integration.</p></li><li data-end="1890" data-start="1794"><p data-start="1796" data-end="1890">Ensure compliance with financial policies, VAT regulations, and wider governance frameworks.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1892" data-end="1911"><strong data-end="1911" data-start="1892">What's on Offer</strong></p><ul data-start="1912" data-end="2405"><li data-end="1995" data-start="1912">38 days (inc. public holidays). Long service additional annual leave awarded - up to 5 days per annum.</li><li data-end="1995" data-start="1912"><p data-end="1995" data-start="1914">A highly competitive pension scheme (14.5% employer contribution), with options to over- or under-contribute.</p></li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2061"><p data-start="1998" data-end="2061">subsidised food across on-site catering facilities.</p></li><li data-start="2062" data-end="2174"><p data-end="2174" data-start="2064">Access to extensive staff discounts through partnerships with local restaurants, hotels, retailers and more.</p></li><li data-end="2328" data-start="2249"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2328">A collaborative environment with strong internal mobility once established.</p></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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS42MjAzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Financial Controller (6 Month FTC)</strong></p><p><strong>Walsall | £300 per day | Manufacturing | On-Site, 5 days a week</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Finance professional with a track record in manufacturing environments? </p><p>We are looking for an Interim Financial Controller that can drive business understanding: evaluate falling sales, support turnaround strategies with actionable recommendations, and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.</p><p>Our client is a manufacturing business in Walsall, seeking an experienced for a hands on, on site assignment. Following the acquisition by a larger group, the company is facing declining sales and needs an expert who can grasp the business quickly and provide stability and insight during a transitional phase.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of the site's finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, reporting, and compliance</li><li>Direct and manage all aspects of financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and cost controls, providing insights into under performance and business risks</li><li>Prepare and present detailed financial and operational analysis to senior stakeholders, including the new parent company</li><li>Drive business understanding: evaluate falling sales, uncover what is really going on, and support turnaround strategies with actionable recommendations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the financial management and reporting for the business.</li><li>Conduct a thorough review of financial processes, controls, and reporting structures.</li><li>Partner with leadership to identify areas of operational and profitability improvement.</li><li>Provide clear insight into cost control, working capital, and cash flow management.</li><li>Oversee statutory, financial, and management reporting requirements</li><li>Prepare accurate, timely monthly accounts and management reports.</li><li>Support the site in budget, forecast, and audit activities.</li><li>Lead and mentor a small finance team</li><li>Engage confidently with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Finance leader with previous experience as a Financial Controller in an SME manufacturing setting</li><li>Proven track record running a plant or making an impact in a similar site based finance role</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, confident in presenting to senior management/owners</li><li>Analytical, hands on, and resilient, with a high level of commercial acumen</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Contract Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Start: ASAP</li><li>Location: Walsall (on site, 5 days per week)</li><li>Day Rate: £300</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguNDQ2NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="91" data-end="480">Robert Half Ltd are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation based in Kidlington to recruit a Bookkeeper. This position offers a varied workload across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, VAT compliance and wider financial support. You will join a lovely, experienced team and benefit from flexible working hours while being based onsite.</p><p data-end="480" data-start="91"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-start="1737" data-end="1973"><li data-start="1737" data-end="1770"><p data-start="1739" data-end="1770">Salary: £30,000 - £35,000</p></li><li data-end="1852" data-start="1771"><p data-end="1852" data-start="1773">Working pattern: Open to full-time or part-time (4 days per week)</p></li><li data-start="1853" data-end="1883"><p data-start="1855" data-end="1883">Flexible working hours</p></li><li data-end="1903" data-start="1884"><p data-start="1886" data-end="1903">Onsite role - potential to work from home one day per week following training & onboarding.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="515" data-start="487">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1085" data-start="516"><li data-end="577" data-start="516"><p data-start="518" data-end="577">Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</p></li><li data-start="578" data-end="655"><p data-start="580" data-end="655">Handle general bookkeeping duties and maintain accurate financial records</p></li><li data-start="656" data-end="735"><p data-start="658" data-end="735">Prepare and submit VAT returns, including partial exemption reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="736" data-end="837"><p data-start="738" data-end="837">Complete bank reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="902" data-start="838"><p data-start="840" data-end="902">Process bank payments and support cash management activities</p></li><li data-end="975" data-start="903"><p data-start="905" data-end="975">Assist with year-end duties (experience desirable but not essential)</p></li><li data-end="1042" data-start="976"><p data-start="978" data-end="1042">Provide support with a small element of payroll where required</p></li><li data-start="1043" data-end="1085"><p data-start="1045" data-end="1085">Support ad-hoc finance tasks as needed</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1092" data-end="1124">Your Profile</h3><ul data-start="1125" data-end="1699"><li data-start="1125" data-end="1189"><p data-end="1189" data-start="1127">Strong bookkeeping experience with solid AP and AR knowledge</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1190"><p data-start="1192" data-end="1274">Experience preparing VAT returns; partial exemption experience highly beneficial</p></li><li data-start="1275" data-end="1347"><p data-end="1347" data-start="1277">Confident performing bank reconciliations and managing bank payments</p></li><li data-end="1430" data-start="1348"><p data-end="1430" data-start="1350">Experience with monthly reconciliations (utilities, balance sheet items, etc.)</p></li><li data-end="1502" data-start="1431"><p data-end="1502" data-start="1433">Some payroll exposure or willingness to support small payroll tasks</p></li><li data-start="1503" data-end="1590"><p data-end="1590" data-start="1505">High attention to detail, excellent organisation, and ability to work independently</p></li><li data-start="1591" data-end="1647"><p data-start="1593" data-end="1647">Strong communication skills and a proactive approach</p></li><li data-start="1648" data-end="1699"><p data-start="1650" data-end="1699">Year-end experience desirable but not essential</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1706" data-end="1736"> </h3><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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS44ODgwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We're supporting a respected housing organisation based in Wolverhampton who are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them on an interim basis.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, taking ownership of the AP function, and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. You'll play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls and supporting operational teams across the organisation.</p><p><strong>You must be immediately available to start the role.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the full accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices</li><li>Manage weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approval processes</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries, discrepancies, and aged items promptly</li><li>Work closely with internal teams (repairs, maintenance, estates, compliance, etc.) to validate invoices and support budgeting accuracy</li><li>Ensure compliance with sector-specific requirements and internal financial policies</li><li>Review and streamline AP processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting. Support period‑end processes, including accruals, reporting, and audit preparation</li><li>Monitor AP KPIs and provide management with updates on performance and outstanding issues</li><li>Build strong working relationships with key suppliers to maintain a positive partnership approach</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience in Accounts Payable management, ideally within housing, social housing, property, construction, or related sectors</li><li>Confident overseeing the full AP cycle, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>A problem‑solver who enjoys improving processes and strengthening controls</li><li>Strong systems skills (any housing/ERP finance system experience a bonus)</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible 1-2 days per week working arrangement</li><li>Supportive, values‑driven team within the housing sector</li><li>Opportunity to add real value by tightening controls and enhancing processes</li><li>Fixed‑term contract with potential for extension depending on business needs</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS44MzUyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Payable Analyst - Bedfordshire</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a world-class organisation to recruit an Accounts Payable Analyst based in Bedfordshire.</p><p><strong>Salary between £30-35k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p data-end="187" data-start="142"> </p><p data-end="187" data-start="142">We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to manage the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, resolve queries, and support cash flow management, while contributing to process improvements within the AP function.</p><p data-end="754" data-start="705"><strong data-end="722" data-start="705">Reporting to:</strong> Head of Transactional Finance</p><p data-end="783" data-start="756"><strong data-end="781" data-start="756">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and analyse monthly AP balances and reconciliations</li><li>Generate and verify balance sheet reconciliations for supplier accounts</li><li>Assist in defining KPIs for the Purchase-to-Pay process and report departmental performance</li><li>Monitor late payments and resolve underlying issues</li><li>Process invoices efficiently and manage any invoice holds</li><li>Analyse and reconcile employee expenses and company credit card activity</li><li>Manage petty cash and ad-hoc bookkeeping tasks</li><li>Support key change initiatives and continuous improvement within AP</li><li>Provide ad-hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders</li><li>Provide cover for other members of the Transactions Team as required</li></ul><p data-start="1475" data-end="1501"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1499">Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within an Accounts Payable function</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software and Excel</li><li>Experience producing AP reports and dashboards</li><li>Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations (desirable)</li><li>Strong organisational, analytical, and multitasking skills</li><li>Clear verbal and written communication with colleagues, management, and suppliers</li></ul><p data-end="1898" data-start="1872"><strong data-end="1896" data-start="1872">Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, inquisitive, and action-oriented</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Collaborative team player</li><li>Adheres to health and safety practices</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTE5ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="334" data-end="418">Interim Tax Consultant - Project based</h2><h2 data-end="418" data-start="334">Lead and execute a comprehensive overhaul of the organisation's tax processes, ensuring full compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with recognised best-practice standards. The project focuses on strengthening governance, improving accuracy, and embedding sustainable procedures that reduce risk and support long-term strategic objectives.</h2><h3 data-end="844" data-start="816"><strong data-start="820" data-end="844">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-end="886" data-start="845"><strong data-start="845" data-end="884">1. Diagnostic Review & Gap Analysis</strong></p><ul data-start="887" data-end="1214"><li data-start="887" data-end="996"><p data-start="889" data-end="996">Conduct a full assessment of existing tax workflows, controls, documentation, and compliance obligations.</p></li><li data-start="997" data-end="1119"><p data-start="999" data-end="1119">Identify process inefficiencies, control weaknesses, data gaps, and areas of exposure to regulatory or financial risk.</p></li><li data-start="1120" data-end="1214"><p data-start="1122" data-end="1214">Benchmark current practices against industry standards and emerging regulatory requirements.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1275" data-start="1216"><strong data-start="1216" data-end="1273">2. Design & Implementation of Improved Tax Procedures</strong></p><ul data-end="1583" data-start="1276"><li data-start="1276" data-end="1394"><p data-start="1278" data-end="1394">Develop clear, standardised procedures for corporate tax, VAT, transfer pricing, and other relevant tax areas.</p></li><li data-start="1395" data-end="1477"><p data-start="1397" data-end="1477">Implement structured process maps, and documentation protocols.</p></li><li data-end="1583" data-start="1478"><p data-start="1480" data-end="1583">Establish internal control frameworks to ensure accuracy, segregation of duties, and audit-readiness.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1585" data-end="1631"><strong data-start="1585" data-end="1629">3. Strengthening Governance & Compliance</strong></p><ul data-start="1632" data-end="1966"><li data-start="1632" data-end="1750"><p data-end="1750" data-start="1634">Review compliance calendars, filing processes, and data-collection workflows to ensure timely, accurate reporting.</p></li><li data-end="1857" data-start="1751"><p data-end="1857" data-start="1753">Enhance record-keeping practices aligned with regulatory expectations and internal audit requirements.</p></li><li data-end="1966" data-start="1858"><p data-end="1966" data-start="1860">Ensure compliance processes include adequate review steps, sign-off structures, and escalation procedures.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2012" data-start="1968"><strong data-end="2010" data-start="1968">4. Best-Practice Framework Development</strong></p><ul data-end="2324" data-start="2013"><li data-end="2128" data-start="2013"><p data-end="2128" data-start="2015">Introduce leading-practice methodologies for tax risk management, regulatory monitoring, and quality assurance.</p></li><li data-start="2129" data-end="2245"><p data-start="2131" data-end="2245">Provide guidance on automation opportunities and digital tools that enhance efficiency and reduce manual errors.</p></li><li data-end="2324" data-start="2246"><p data-end="2324" data-start="2248">Develop a sustainable governance model that supports continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2326" data-end="2371"><strong data-end="2369" data-start="2326">5. Knowledge Transfer</strong></p><ul data-start="2372" data-end="2684"><li>Deliver training to finance and tax teams on new processes, documentation requirements, and compliance expectations.</li><li data-end="2594" data-start="2493"><p data-end="2594" data-start="2495">Create user-friendly manuals, guides, and templates to support long-term adherence to procedures.</p></li><li data-start="2595" data-end="2684"><p data-end="2684" data-start="2597">Mentor internal stakeholders to embed a culture of accuracy, compliance, and ownership.</p></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/RG9taW5pYy5Gb3J0ZXkuNDQ5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Accounts Receivable Analyst - Bedfordshire</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for a Accounts Receivable Analyst based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £30-35k</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes - 10%!</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p data-start="379" data-end="755">We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional to join the team. In this role, you will manage the accounts receivable function, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely debt collection, and comprehensive reporting. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve queries, support cash flow, and drive process improvements.</p><p data-start="757" data-end="784"><strong data-start="757" data-end="782">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1785" data-start="1425"><li>Maintain accuracy of the accounts receivable ledger</li><li>Raise and manage invoices and credit notes in line with company policies</li><li>Resolve queries efficiently to ensure customer satisfaction</li><li>Monitor overdue accounts and reduce aged debt</li><li>Prepare and deliver reports, including aged debtor analysis, cash flow forecasting, and AR KPIs</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies</li><li>Support month-end processes, reconciliations, and audit requirements</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams on AR-related projects</li><li>Provide support to Accounts Payable during peak period</li></ul><p><strong data-end="1422" data-start="1398">Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="1785" data-start="1425"><li>AAT qualification or equivalent experience preferred but not essential</li><li>Proven experience in accounts receivable, credit control, and reconciliations</li><li>Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)</li><li>Experience driving process improvements and implementing changes</li><li>Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills</li></ul><p data-end="1813" data-start="1787"><strong data-end="1811" data-start="1787">Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently</li><li>Collaborative and supportive team player</li><li>Adaptable and flexible during busy periods</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy</li></ul><p data-end="2148" data-start="2025">This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take responsibility within a supportive and dynamic finance team.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzM3MjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:Credit Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: £28k</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Coventry</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to manage a busy sales ledger, oversee customer credit accounts, and support cash collection. The role involves regular customer contact, maintaining credit limits, resolving queries, and helping keep aged debt low.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Credit control experience</li><li>Strong communication and organisation skills</li><li>Confident, professional phone manner</li><li>Good Excel skills</li><li>Adaptable, SME background ideal</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Generous annual leave</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Full training and development</li><li>Employee Assistance 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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC44ODE5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, technology-led business in the East Midlands that is recruiting for a permanent Senior Tax Manager to support a highly acquisitive strategy with a strong focus on M&A.</p><p>This is a senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager role within a fast-paced tech environment where mergers and acquisitions sit at the heart of the growth agenda. The role will suit a commercially minded tax professional who wants to operate close to deal activity, working alongside senior leadership and external advisors as the business continues to scale across the East Midlands and beyond.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of the tax agenda for a technology business undergoing frequent M&A activity, with exposure across transaction support, structuring and post-acquisition integration.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading tax input into M&A activity, including structuring, due diligence and deal execution</li><li>Managing tax aspects of acquisitions, integrations and group re-organisations</li><li>Overseeing corporate tax compliance and reporting across the group</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external tax advisors</li><li>Providing clear, commercial tax advice to senior stakeholders</li><li>Supporting tax risk management and governance in a growing tech business</li><li>Keeping up to date with relevant tax legislation impacting M&A and the technology sector</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager with a strong background in M&A-focused tax, ideally gained within a technology, PE-backed or fast-growth environment.</p><p><strong>You are likely to bring:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification</li><li>Ideally industry experience, but exceptional practice candidates will be considered</li><li>Experience working closely with senior stakeholders</li><li>A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and growth</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><p>This permanent Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands offers a rare opportunity to join a tech business where tax is central to the M&A strategy.</p><p><strong>You can expect:</strong></p><ul><li>A senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager position with significant M&A exposure</li><li>Direct involvement in acquisitions and integration activity</li><li>Visibility and influence at senior leadership level</li><li>Career progression within a growing East Midlands technology business</li></ul><p>If this Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished tax professional with strong M&A experience and would like to get on our radar, please apply now.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yNzMwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a Construction services business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Credit Controller you will be tasked with monitoring, maintaining and taking responsibility for the sales ledgers in terms of debt collection control and ledger housekeeping. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li><ul><ul><li>Chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written correspondence.</li><li>Monitor and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans where necessary and escalate issues appropriately.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all communications and agreements.</li></ul><ul><li>Process and post sales invoices accurately and promptly.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Allocate payments to the correct accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly statements and assist with reporting requirements.</li></ul></ul></li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be an experienced Credit Controller with the ability to work internally across all stakeholders and externally with customers. </p><p>Company</p><p>The business is Successful, Profitable and Acquisitive which means that it changes and develops for the right reasons and therefore the work environment will be interesting and challenging for the successful individual</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Cresit Controller based in Milton Keynes is working on a hybrid basis and offering a salary of £28-32K + Bonus + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDU1NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
