5 results for Financial Controller in Dorchester, Dorset

Interim Financial Controller

Bath, Somerset
remote
Temporary
350 - 400 GBP / Daily
Robert Half are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a large, complex organisation on an interim basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for the financial control environment, statutory reporting, treasury management, and leading the finance team across management accounts and financial servicesJob Title: Financial Controller (Interim)Employment Type: Contract / TemporaryLocation: BathSalary: £350 per day (via Umbrella Company)Hours: 3 days per week in the office 2 from homeDuration: 3-6 months (with potential to extend)Key Responsibilities:Financial Strategy & Reporting<ul><li>Deliver monthly management accounts to year-end standard (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet, capex)</li><li>Support financial planning and forecasting, including multi-year budget scenarios</li><li>Provide variance analysis and supporting commentary for senior stakeholders</li></ul>Statutory Reporting & Treasury<ul><li>Deliver statutory returns (e.g. TRAC, AFR, year-end financial statements)</li><li>Manage treasury resources in line with organisational policy</li><li>Deliver forward-looking cash flow forecasts</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul><li>Line manage direct reports in Finance Services, Management Accounts, and Financial Accounting</li><li>Establish and maintain strong working relationships with Finance Director and stakeholders</li><li>Foster collaborative team ethos and development</li></ul>Control Environment & Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Create and maintain robust financial control environment</li><li>Ensure financial policies and procedures are current and effective</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives</li></ul>About YouEssential:<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Strong track record delivering management accounts and financial forecasts</li><li>Experience in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment</li><li>Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills</li><li>Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities</li><li>Ability to translate technical accounting into strategic insight</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience in the higher education or not-for-profit sector</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory reporting</li><li>Prior interim/contract finance leadership roles</li></ul>If you're a professional interim or Financial Controller with the right level of experience local to the south-west I'd love to hear from you!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjc3Njk2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-05T16:54:06Z

Accountant

Poole, Dorset
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are currently partnering with a growing and forward-thinking accountancy practice based in Poole that is looking to appoint an experienced Accountant to join their team. The Accountant will receive a salary up to £55,000 plus attractive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys managing client relationships, delivering high-quality financial support, and working within a modern, collaborative environment.The firm works with a varied portfolio of SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and entrepreneurs, providing accounting, tax, and advisory services tailored to their clients' needs.<h2 data-end="659" data-start="646">The Role</h2>The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of clients and be responsible for delivering a range of accounting and compliance services while also supporting clients with commercial and financial insight.<h2 data-start="870" data-end="895">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-start="896" data-end="1616"><li data-end="986" data-start="896">Preparation of year-end accounts for limited companies, sole traders, and partnerships</li><li data-end="1046" data-start="987">Production of management accounts and financial reports</li><li data-end="1150" data-start="1047">Preparation and submission of VAT returns, corporation tax returns, and self-assessment tax returns</li><li data-start="1151" data-end="1220">Supporting clients with bookkeeping and cloud accounting software</li><li data-end="1327" data-start="1221">Reviewing financial records and ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and HMRC requirements</li><li data-end="1384" data-start="1328">Building and maintaining strong client relationships</li><li data-start="1385" data-end="1459">Assisting clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting</li><li data-start="1460" data-end="1526">Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate</li><li data-end="1616" data-start="1527">Contributing to process improvements and operational efficiencies within the practice</li></ul><h2 data-end="1645" data-start="1618">Candidate Requirements</h2><ul data-end="2177" data-start="1646"><li data-start="1646" data-end="1720">Previous experience working within an accountancy practice environment</li><li data-end="1831" data-start="1721">AAT qualified, part-qualified ACA/ACCA, or qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will all be considered</li><li data-end="1903" data-start="1832">Strong understanding of UK accounting standards and tax regulations</li><li data-start="1904" data-end="1943">Experience working with SME clients</li><li data-end="2006" data-start="1944">Proficient with software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage</li><li data-start="2007" data-end="2056">Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li data-start="2057" data-end="2112">Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li data-end="2177" data-start="2113">Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines independently</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODU0MzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-08T13:40:27Z

Sales Ledger Clerk

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
25000 - 25000 GBP / Yearly
Sales Ledger AssistantLocation: BristolSalary: £25,000 - £26,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after training)Flexitime: Start between 8:00am-10:00am and finish between 4:00pm-6:00pm About YouWe are looking for someone who:<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is confident working with numbers and financial data</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Demonstrates a proactive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Has previous administration, finance, accounts, or customer service experience (desirable but not essential)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Is studying AAT or interested in pursuing a finance qualification (desirable)</li></ul>This role would be particularly suited to a graduate, AAT student, or someone with administration experience looking to begin or develop a career in finance. The OpportunityWe are seeking a Sales Ledger Assistant to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, supporting invoicing processes, allocating payments, and assisting with credit control activities.This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a busy finance function while receiving full training and support. The role also offers exposure to process improvement projects and the opportunity to contribute ideas that help drive efficiencies across the department. Key Responsibilities<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Raising and processing customer invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Posting and allocating customer receipts</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintaining customer account records and resolving account queries</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments (approximately 10% of the role)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with customer and client system administration</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting sales ledger reconciliations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Working collaboratively with the wider finance team to ensure accurate financial records</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the finance function</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with ad hoc finance projects as required</li></ul> Benefits<ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Salary of £25,000 - £26,000</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Flexitime working hours</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">22 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Additional holiday entitlement with length of service</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">On-site parking</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Potential study support following successful completion of probation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Opportunities for career development within a growing business</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy44MDA1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-12T07:37:39Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Eastleigh, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Purchase Ledger Clerk</h1><h1>The Opportunity</h1>Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting a Purchase Ledger & Admin Assistant on behalf of a well-established, family-run business based in Eastleigh. With a strong UK presence and a close-knit team of around 40 people, this is a company where your contribution genuinely matters.This is a varied, hands-on finance role sitting at the heart of the business. If you're someone who takes real pride in accuracy, enjoys getting into the detail, and wants to work somewhere with a genuine team culture, this could be a great fit.Salary: £30,000Location: Eastleigh, 5 days onsitePermanent (temp-to-perm considered)Hours: 8am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) <h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2>Purchase Ledger (core focus):<ul><li>Processing high volumes of supplier invoices - matching against POs and goods received notes</li><li>Identifying and resolving discrepancies, including VAT queries</li><li>Preparing monthly payment runs (30 days end of month)</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and managing credit notes</li></ul>Sales Ledger & Credit Control:<ul><li>Transferring invoices between internal systems</li><li>Light-touch credit control - approximately five accounts per month</li><li>Raising and issuing small works invoices</li></ul>General Administration:<ul><li>CIS submissions and compliance record management</li><li>Expenses processing, fuel card and mobile phone analysis</li><li>Maintaining vehicle and maintenance spreadsheets</li><li>Supporting the Financial Accountant on ad hoc tasks</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Solid experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail - particularly around invoice processing and VAT</li><li>Comfortable working with legacy or complex finance systems</li><li>Confident handling high-value and high-volume invoices accurately</li><li>A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills</li></ul><h2>The Package</h2><ul><li>Salary: up to £30,000</li><li>Holiday: 24 days + bank holidays</li><li>Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution</li><li>Death in service: 4x salary (after 6 months)</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xODU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-08T15:42:30Z

Senior FP&A Manager

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a listed business in the South West to recruit a Senior FP&A Manager on a permanent basis. This is an exciting time to join in a newly created role and function! You will be at the forefront of building and driving new processes, tools and owning the strategic planning areas moving forward. A high degree of ownership and exposure to senior stakeholders across the organisation, a great chance for visibility and to be part of building a best in class FP&A operation.This role would suit a candidate with prior FP&A experience, particularly in areas of planning, forecasting and process improvement ideally obtained within a complex and matrix style organisation. As Senior FP&A Manager, you will receive a base salary of in the region of £90,000 to £100,000, car allowance or company car, bonus (c20%), enhanced pension. This role is offered on a hybrid basis 2 days in the office with occasional travel to South West sites. Key responsibilities include<ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting and mid to long term planning alongside quarterly reforecasts</li><li>Develop scenario models and sensitivity analysis</li><li>Analyse and provide insight on cost and performance initiatives</li><li>Own capital investment and cashflow projections</li><li>Monitor and evaluate KPI performance alongside identifying risk and opportunities</li><li>Own consolidated forecasts and provide actionable insight for decision making</li><li>Own the long term strategic planning models</li><li>Lead a small team directly and influence the wider business leaders through a period of significant transformation, drive adoption on new incentives, processes and tools</li><li>Own the continuous improvement of the FP&A function</li></ul> About your experience<ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Evidenced experience within the FP&A function of a complex business, ideally understanding stakeholder management within a matrix structure</li><li>Strong examples within data extraction, manipulation and consolidation for reporting and planning purposes</li><li>Driven change initiatives both with processes/tools through to the people side of change</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci42NDI5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-05-12T15:22:28Z