<p><strong>HEAD OF ACCOUNTS - PERMANENT - £80k - £90k - HYBRID - BIRMINGHAM </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working exclusively with a fantastic FMCG organisation who are looking for a full-time Head of Accounts, offering £80k - £90k + bonus and hybrid working! </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of statutory and management financial reports in compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Manage the audit cycle and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Deliver process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and governance, with a focus on revenue recognition.</li><li>Support tax planning and compliance in accordance with legislative requirements.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, addressing variances as required.</li><li>Ensure correct treatment of revenue across varied business streams.</li><li>Produce monthly reporting packs and analysis for senior management and the board.</li><li>Assist in the consolidation of management accounts, including cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Manage quarterly VAT submissions.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring compliance with capitalisation policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. </li><li>Experience of working in a complex, fast-paced environment. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDUxNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title</strong></p><p>Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Cannock</p><p><strong>Reporting To</strong></p><p>Managing Director, with a dotted line to Group Finance Director</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Purpose</strong></p><p>To oversee financial reporting and ensure the effective management of all financial activities within the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of the Finance team, ensuring effective task allocation, balanced workload, and timely completion of responsibilities.</li><li>Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team, providing financial guidance and strategic governance in line with business objectives and long-term planning.</li><li>Collaborate with Board members to ensure budgets are delivered.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and annual budgets, including operating and capital expenditure budgets.</li><li>Develop and maintain a 5-year business plan.</li><li>Oversee asset management, including maintaining an up-to-date and accurate fixed asset register.</li><li>Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, including VAT, Customs & Excise, and payroll taxes.</li><li>Drive and monitor all business KPIs.</li><li>Manage R&D tax credit processes and reporting.</li><li>Oversee Intrastat reporting requirements.</li><li>Take full responsibility for stock takes and ensure timely financial reconciliation. Analyse slow-moving stock and present recommendations to the Board.</li><li>Monitor FX movements and assess implications on margins.</li><li>Manage year-end reporting, including liaison with auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Lead month-end group reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership to monitor and measure material yield.</li><li>Monitor working capital requirements and recommend improvements.</li><li>Track debtor days and develop plans for improvement.</li><li>Ensure supplier terms are maintained at 60 days end of month.</li><li>Produce weekly flash results.</li><li>Support continuous improvement activities and ensure targets are achieved.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely reporting in accordance with group requirements.</li><li>Deliver external reporting in line with defined deadlines.</li><li>Track and report on continuous improvement initiatives and associated cost savings.</li><li>Maintain and report on the R&D register monthly.</li><li>Monitor FX impact on margins and recommend actions to protect profitability.</li><li>Assess slow-moving and obsolete stock, providing recommendations.</li><li>Report on stocktake accuracy, including variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain part-by-part cost of sales analysis.</li><li>Report on monthly spend variances and recommend corrective actions.</li><li>Monitor company credit rating and suggest improvements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Training</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and provide the necessary training to ensure departmental and individual effectiveness.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Open to QBE and Qualified candidates</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls and processes.</li><li>Experience in financial forecasting and planning.</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>A solutions-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to operate effectively across all levels of the business.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities and stakeholder expectations.</li><li>Experience working within the manufacturing sector - <strong>Essential</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>Interested to find out more? Please reach out!</p><p></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW1yaXQuU2hva2VyLjAxMDU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Management Accountant on behalf of a specialist Sales and Distribution business based in Milton Keynes with some travel to Birmingham</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Management 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>Month end close activities including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions and prepayment calculations</li><li>Production of the monthly sales and margin flash reporting</li><li>Responsibility for the completion of the monthly management accounts; reviewing variances to budget and prior year as well as providing commentary to stakeholders</li><li>Cost reporting</li><li>Project costing</li><li>Assisting with year end close and preparation of statutory accounts</li><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budget and forecasts</li><li>Raising manual invoices and purchase orders</li><li>VAT returns</li><li>Maintenance of the fixed asset register</li><li>Management of employee expenses, corresponding payment runs and any other ad-hoc payments as required</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant or Finalist looking for a new development opportunity covering core management accounting duties and more commercial analysis work with senior stakeholder management. You will have the ability to work in Milton Keynes 2 days a week and in Birmingham 1 day a week with the remainder from home. It may suit an individual based in Northampton, Coventry, Leamington or surrounding.</p><p>Company</p><p>The business is internationally owned and well backed and well respected in its market. It has traversed a tough period but coming out of it stronger and ready for growth. Role of Management Accountant is integral in the next stage and development and growth for the business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Management Accountant in Milton Keynes with travel to Birmingham is working on a Hybrid basis 3 days in the office - 2 from MK and 1 form Birmingham and offering a salary of £40-50K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTQwNjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Ltd are delighted to be partnering with an Oxford City Centre-based organisation looking for an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience to join a supportive environment, driving process improvements, leading a small team, and ensuring the efficient delivery of accounts receivable and credit control operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and improve robust systems for invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, and banking, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance</li><li>Implement processes to minimise risk, maximise collections, and oversee debt reporting, escalation, and recovery</li><li>Ensure all income and transactions are fully reconciled to supporting records and accurately reported</li><li>Review and streamline processes, drive integration with IT systems, and identify technology-based solutions for efficiency</li><li>Maintain clear documentation, ensure adherence to regulations and respond to audit queries</li><li>Manage, develop, and support the AR and credit control team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and customer service</li><li>Maintain effective communication with internal departments and stakeholders, ensuring issues are addressed proactively</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a small team</li><li>Experience of managing the invoicing and credit control processes in a high-volume environment</li><li>Flexibility to adapt and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Good IT Skills including Excel</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjMzNzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
