<p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Winchester<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £50,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Onsite (mainly)</p><p>Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a highly regarded <strong>accountancy practice in Winchester</strong> to recruit a <strong>Portfolio Manager / Practice Accountant</strong> on a <strong>permanent basis</strong>.</p><br><br>About the Role<br><br><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practice accountant to take ownership of a <strong>diverse client portfolio</strong>, delivering high-quality financial and advisory services. You will act as the main point of contact for clients, providing strategic insight and ensuring compliance across all areas of accounting.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li><strong>Client Portfolio Management:</strong> Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as their trusted advisor.</li><li><strong>Review & Oversight:</strong> Review management accounts and ensure accuracy of reporting.</li><li><strong>Complex Reporting:</strong> Prepare advanced reporting packs for clients.</li><li><strong>Advisory Services:</strong> Provide general corporate and tax advice, as well as FD-level support.</li><li><strong>Annual Accounts & Tax:</strong> Involvement in annual accounts and corporation tax preparation as required.</li><li><strong>Strategic Projects:</strong> For high-calibre candidates, opportunities to work on <strong>corporate finance and M&A projects</strong>.</li></ul><br><br>What We're Looking For<br><br><ul><li><strong>Practice experience is essential</strong></li><li><strong>You must be qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</strong></li><li>Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax within a practice environment</li><li>Excellent communication and client management skills</li><li>Ability to handle complex reporting and advisory work</li><li>Ambition to grow and take on strategic responsibilities</li></ul><p></p>If you're an experienced practice accountant looking for a role with <strong>client-facing responsibility then</strong> <strong>apply today or email </strong><br><p> </p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS42OTQzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="410" data-start="207">This is a key role within the finance team, with responsibility for <strong data-end="297" data-start="275">end-to-end payroll</strong> (approximately <strong data-start="313" data-end="332">40% of the role</strong>) alongside providing <strong data-start="354" data-end="389">broad financial control support</strong> across the business.</p><p data-start="412" data-end="749">The role holder will have full ownership of the monthly payroll process for circa <strong data-end="511" data-start="494">150 employees</strong>, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely payments, while continuously improving payroll controls and efficiency. In addition, the position supports the wider finance function across month-end, balance sheet and transactional activities.</p><h3 data-start="751" data-end="797"><strong data-start="755" data-end="797">Payroll Responsibilities (Approx. 40%)</strong></h3><ul data-start="798" data-end="1525"><li data-end="901" data-start="798"><p data-end="901" data-start="800">Ownership of the monthly payroll cycle, including data collection, input, validation and submission</p></li><li data-start="902" data-end="1016"><p data-start="904" data-end="1016">Management of new starters and leavers, including documentation, pro-rata calculations and statutory reporting</p></li><li data-end="1129" data-start="1017"><p data-end="1129" data-start="1019">Processing monthly payroll changes such as overtime, bonuses, commissions, expenses, benefits and deductions</p></li><li data-start="1130" data-end="1227"><p data-start="1132" data-end="1227">Administration of statutory payments (SSP, family-friendly leave, pensions, benefits in kind)</p></li><li data-start="1228" data-end="1303"><p data-end="1303" data-start="1230">Managing payroll-related reporting, analysis and management information</p></li><li data-start="1304" data-end="1379"><p data-start="1306" data-end="1379">Acting as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits queries</p></li><li data-start="1380" data-end="1436"><p data-end="1436" data-start="1382">Managing payroll and benefits supplier relationships</p></li><li data-start="1437" data-end="1525"><p data-end="1525" data-start="1439">Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external auditors on payroll matters</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1581" data-start="1527"><strong data-start="1531" data-end="1581">General Finance Responsibilities (Approx. 60%)</strong></h3><ul data-end="2079" data-start="1582"><li data-start="1582" data-end="1674"><p data-start="1584" data-end="1674">Supporting month-end close through journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1675" data-end="1763"><p data-start="1677" data-end="1763">Assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank postings and payment runs</p></li><li data-start="1764" data-end="1809"><p data-end="1809" data-start="1766">Preparing inputs for cashflow forecasting</p></li><li data-start="1810" data-end="1869"><p data-start="1812" data-end="1869">Supporting credit control and supplier/customer queries</p></li><li data-end="1934" data-start="1870"><p data-end="1934" data-start="1872">Ensuring purchase orders are matched and receipted correctly</p></li><li data-start="1935" data-end="1996"><p data-start="1937" data-end="1996">Supporting statutory submissions and ad-hoc finance tasks</p></li><li data-end="2079" data-start="1997"><p data-start="1999" data-end="2079">Collaborating with finance team members to ensure smooth day-to-day operations</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2081" data-end="2117"><strong data-start="2085" data-end="2117">Skills & Experience Required</strong></h3><ul data-start="2118" data-end="2563"><li data-end="2196" data-start="2118"><p data-start="2120" data-end="2196">Proven payroll processing experience, ideally in a standalone or lead role</p></li><li data-end="2240" data-start="2197"><p data-end="2240" data-start="2199">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</p></li><li data-end="2308" data-start="2241"><p data-start="2243" data-end="2308">Confident Excel user, comfortable with more than basic formulas</p></li><li data-end="2362" data-start="2309"><p data-end="2362" data-start="2311">Well organised with strong time management skills</p></li><li data-end="2399" data-start="2363"><p data-start="2365" data-end="2399">Logical, problem-solving mindset</p></li><li data-end="2481" data-start="2400"><p data-end="2481" data-start="2402">Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships</p></li><li data-end="2563" data-start="2482"><p data-start="2484" data-end="2563">Experience creating, improving and maintaining finance processes and controls</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMTE0NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="297" data-end="585"><strong data-end="310" data-start="297">Location:</strong> Harlow<br / data-end="331" data-start="328"> <strong data-start="331" data-end="344">Contract:</strong> Temporary - January (with potential longer-term opportunity)<br data-end="408" data-start="405" /> <strong data-end="418" data-start="408">Hours:</strong> Full time, Monday to Friday (part-time long-term role available thereafter)<br data-start="494" data-end="497" /> <strong data-start="497" data-end="510">Pay rate:</strong> £15 - £18 per hour + holiday pay<br data-end="546" data-start="543" /> <strong data-start="546" data-end="561">Start date:</strong> First week of January</p><p data-start="587" data-end="956">Robert Half is exclusively recruiting on behalf of a school for an experienced <strong data-end="682" data-start="654">Temporary Office Manager</strong> to provide full-time cover throughout the month of January. This is a key role supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school office. There is also the opportunity for a <strong data-start="861" data-end="896">part-time, longer-term position</strong> following the temporary assignment for the right candidate.</p><h3 data-start="958" data-end="982">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="983" data-end="1608"><li data-end="1036" data-start="983"><p data-end="1036" data-start="985">Oversee the daily operations of the school office</p></li><li data-start="1037" data-end="1100"><p data-start="1039" data-end="1100">Line manage and support administrative staff where required</p></li><li data-end="1187" data-start="1101"><p data-start="1103" data-end="1187">Act as the first point of contact for parents, visitors, and external stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1264" data-start="1188"><p data-start="1190" data-end="1264">Manage attendance records, pupil data, and general school administration</p></li><li data-end="1332" data-start="1265"><p data-start="1267" data-end="1332">Coordinate communications, correspondence, and diary management</p></li><li data-end="1425" data-start="1333"><p data-end="1425" data-start="1335">Support finance-related administration such as invoicing, orders, and expense processing</p></li><li data-start="1426" data-end="1527"><p data-start="1428" data-end="1527">Ensure compliance with school policies, safeguarding procedures, and data protection requirements</p></li><li data-start="1528" data-end="1608"><p data-end="1608" data-start="1530">Liaise with senior leadership to support operational needs during the period</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1634" data-start="1610">Person Specification</h3><ul data-end="2078" data-start="1635"><li data-end="1710" data-start="1635"><p data-start="1637" data-end="1710">Proven experience in an office management or senior administrative role</p></li><li data-end="1791" data-start="1711"><p data-end="1791" data-start="1713">Previous experience within a school or education setting is highly desirable</p></li><li data-start="1792" data-end="1842"><p data-start="1794" data-end="1842">Strong organisational and communication skills</p></li><li data-start="1843" data-end="1907"><p data-end="1907" data-start="1845">Confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment</p></li><li data-start="1908" data-end="2011"><p data-start="1910" data-end="2011">Comfortable using Microsoft Office and school management systems (e.g. SIMS or similar - desirable)</p></li><li data-end="2078" data-start="2012"><p data-end="2078" data-start="2014">Professional, approachable, and able to hit the ground running</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2080" data-end="2099">The Opportunity</h3><ul data-start="2100" data-end="2362"><li data-end="2147" data-start="2100"><p data-end="2147" data-start="2102">Full-time temporary role throughout January</p></li><li data-end="2203" data-start="2148"><p data-end="2203" data-start="2150">Competitive hourly rate of £15-£18 plus holiday pay</p></li><li data-start="2204" data-end="2282"><p data-start="2206" data-end="2282">Potential to transition into a part-time, long-term position after January</p></li><li data-end="2362" data-start="2283"><p data-start="2285" data-end="2362">Opportunity to work in a supportive and well-established school environment</p></li></ul><p data-start="2364" data-end="2500">If you are immediately available and interested in supporting a school during a critical period, please apply today through Robert Half.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQ5MzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-end="310" data-start="281">Senior IT Field Engineer</h2><h3 data-end="432" data-start="367">Lead from the front and help shape a growing service function</h3><p data-end="722" data-start="434">We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking Internet Service Provider transforming how commercial landlords deliver connectivity to their buildings. The business has quickly become a trusted partner to commercial clients across London, delivering modern, reliable telecoms and data solutions.</p><p data-start="724" data-end="1080">We're now looking for an experienced <strong data-start="761" data-end="789">Senior IT Field Engineer</strong> to join our service delivery function. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also mentoring others, improving processes and helping to shape how technical support is delivered. For the right person, there is a clear pathway into a <strong data-start="1046" data-end="1070">Service Desk Manager</strong> position.</p><h3 data-start="1082" data-end="1095">About you</h3><p data-start="1097" data-end="1142">You'll be a great fit if you are someone who:</p><ul data-start="1144" data-end="1643"><li data-start="1144" data-end="1204"><p data-end="1204" data-start="1146">Is highly trustworthy, professional and leads by example</p></li><li data-start="1205" data-end="1282"><p data-start="1207" data-end="1282">Has strong technical foundations and enjoys sharing knowledge with others</p></li><li data-start="1283" data-end="1341"><p data-end="1341" data-start="1285">Is driven, accountable and takes ownership of outcomes</p></li><li data-start="1342" data-end="1419"><p data-start="1344" data-end="1419">Is customer-focused and confident managing expectations with stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="1420" data-end="1499"><p data-end="1499" data-start="1422">Brings calm, positive leadership in fast-moving or high-pressure situations</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1645" data-end="1657">The role</h3><p data-end="1905" data-start="1659">As a Senior IT Field Engineer, you will balance hands-on field work with leadership responsibilities. You'll attend customer sites to activate and support connectivity services while also acting as a technical escalation point for the wider team.</p><p data-end="2255" data-start="1907">You'll work closely with the service desk, account managers, suppliers and building management teams to ensure smooth onboarding, rapid issue resolution and a consistently high standard of service.</p><h3 data-start="2447" data-end="2471">Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="3321" data-start="2473"><li data-end="2583" data-start="2473"><p data-end="2583" data-start="2475">Leading by example on customer sites, activating services and resolving complex IT and connectivity issues</p></li><li data-end="2658" data-start="2584"><p data-end="2658" data-start="2586">Acting as an escalation point for the service desk and field engineers</p></li><li data-start="2659" data-end="2729"><p data-start="2661" data-end="2729">Mentoring and coaching junior engineers, both on-site and remotely</p></li><li data-end="2834" data-start="2730"><p data-start="2732" data-end="2834">Working closely with the service desk to improve ticket handling, communication and resolution times</p></li><li data-start="2835" data-end="2925"><p data-end="2925" data-start="2837">Liaising with account managers and keeping customers informed on progress and outcomes</p></li><li data-start="2926" data-end="3012"><p data-end="3012" data-start="2928">Coordinating with suppliers and network operators on installs, faults and projects</p></li><li data-start="3013" data-end="3096"><p data-end="3096" data-start="3015">Arranging site access and managing relationships with building management teams</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="3360" data-start="3323">Skills and experience (desirable)</h3><ul data-end="3924" data-start="3362"><li data-end="3436" data-start="3362"><p data-start="3364" data-end="3436">Strong background in IT support, field engineering or service delivery</p></li><li data-start="3437" data-end="3526"><p data-start="3439" data-end="3526">Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with customers and stakeholders</p></li><li data-start="3527" data-end="3599"><p data-end="3599" data-start="3529">Solid understanding of fibre, leased lines and business connectivity</p></li><li data-start="3600" data-end="3656"><p data-start="3602" data-end="3656">Good networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills</p></li><li data-end="3785" data-start="3722"><p data-start="3724" data-end="3785">Experience mentoring, coaching or informally leading others</p></li><li data-start="3859" data-end="3924"><p data-start="3861" data-end="3924">Ambition to move into a leadership or service management role</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3926" data-end="3940">Why apply?</h3><ul data-end="4298" data-start="3942"><li data-end="4002" data-start="3942"><p data-end="4002" data-start="3944">Step into a senior role with real influence and autonomy</p></li><li data-end="4075" data-start="4003"><p data-end="4075" data-start="4005">Play a key part in developing engineers and shaping service delivery</p></li><li data-start="4076" data-end="4136"><p data-start="4078" data-end="4136">Clear progression toward a Service Desk Manager position</p></li><li data-end="4298" data-start="4212"><p data-end="4298" data-start="4214">Join an ambitious, supportive business where leadership is recognised and rewarded</p></li></ul><p data-start="4300" data-is-only-node="" data-end="4465" data-is-last-node="">If you're an experienced engineer looking for the next step in your career, combining technical delivery with leadership and progression, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC41NzA3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-end="121" data-start="99">IT Field Engineer</h2><p data-end="525" data-start="236">We are a fast-growing, forward-thinking Internet Service Provider transforming how commercial landlords deliver connectivity to their buildings. Despite being relatively young, the business has quickly become a trusted partner for a wide range of progressive property owners across London.</p><p data-end="720" data-start="527">We're now looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on <strong data-end="596" data-start="575">IT Field Engineer</strong> to join our service delivery team and play a key role in delivering high-quality connectivity to customers across the city.</p><h3 data-end="735" data-start="722">About you</h3><p data-end="787" data-start="737">You'll thrive in this role if you are someone who:</p><ul data-start="789" data-end="1249"><li data-start="789" data-end="856"><p data-start="791" data-end="856">Is trustworthy, honest and takes pride in doing things properly</p></li><li data-start="857" data-end="916"><p data-end="916" data-start="859">Is driven, self-motivated and hungry to achieve results</p></li><li data-end="989" data-start="917"><p data-start="919" data-end="989">Enjoys working directly with customers and understanding their needs</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1058"><p data-end="1058" data-start="992">Brings positive energy to a team and supports others when needed</p></li><li data-end="1119" data-start="1059"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1061">Cares about accuracy and getting things right first time</p></li><li data-end="1187" data-start="1120"><p data-start="1122" data-end="1187">Has a genuine interest in IT, telecoms and broadband technology</p></li><li data-start="1188" data-end="1249"><p data-end="1249" data-start="1190">Maintains a positive mindset and a strong can-do attitude</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1251" data-end="1263">The role</h3><p data-start="1265" data-end="1575">As an IT Field Engineer, you'll spend time visiting customer offices, activating and testing connectivity services, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience. You'll work closely with internal teams, suppliers and building management to coordinate access, carry out surveys and resolve issues professionally.</p><p data-start="1577" data-end="1736">You'll receive structured training and ongoing coaching, giving you the tools and support to grow your technical knowledge and deliver work to a high standard.</p><h3 data-start="1914" data-end="1949">What you'll be doing day to day</h3><ul data-start="1951" data-end="2516"><li data-end="2029" data-start="1951"><p data-end="2029" data-start="1953">Visiting customer sites to activate services and resolve IT-related issues</p></li><li data-start="2030" data-end="2122"><p data-start="2032" data-end="2122">Working closely with the IT support desk to feedback on issues and ongoing support calls</p></li><li data-start="2123" data-end="2199"><p data-end="2199" data-start="2125">Liaising with account managers and keeping customers updated on progress</p></li><li data-start="2200" data-end="2284"><p data-start="2202" data-end="2284">Communicating with suppliers and network operators on live installs and projects</p></li><li data-end="2341" data-start="2285"><p data-end="2341" data-start="2287">Arranging site access with building management teams</p></li><li data-start="2342" data-end="2395"><p data-start="2344" data-end="2395">Conducting site surveys and producing route plans</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2518" data-end="2555">Skills and experience (desirable)</h3><ul data-start="2557" data-end="2975"><li data-start="2557" data-end="2622"><p data-end="2622" data-start="2559">Strong communication skills and a professional on-site manner</p></li><li data-start="2623" data-end="2697"><p data-end="2697" data-start="2625">Good general IT skills and a desire to deepen your technical knowledge</p></li><li data-end="2748" data-start="2698"><p data-start="2700" data-end="2748">Interest in telecoms, broadband and networking</p></li><li data-end="2780" data-start="2749"><p data-end="2780" data-start="2751">Confidence using hand tools</p></li><li data-start="2781" data-end="2843"><p data-start="2783" data-end="2843">Ability to work independently and manage your own workload</p></li><li data-start="2844" data-end="2909"><p data-start="2846" data-end="2909">Understanding of fibre, leased lines or business connectivity</p></li><li data-end="2975" data-start="2910"><p data-start="2912" data-end="2975">A responsible, resilient attitude and a real drive to succeed</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2991" data-start="2977">Why apply?</h3><ul data-end="3248" data-start="2993"><li data-start="2993" data-end="3051"><p data-end="3051" data-start="2995">Join an ambitious company that's growing quickly</p></li><li data-start="3052" data-end="3090"><p data-end="3090" data-start="3054">Work on varied sites across London</p></li><li data-end="3162" data-start="3091"><p data-end="3162" data-start="3093">Gain hands-on experience and structured training in telecoms and IT</p></li><li data-end="3248" data-start="3163"><p data-end="3248" data-start="3165">Be part of a supportive, energetic team where your contribution genuinely matters</p></li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-start="3250" data-end="3378" data-is-only-node="">If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make an impact in a fast-moving industry, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5TdGVhZC4zODk4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
