<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDkxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Community Assistant for a part time contract. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li>Providing a warm, friendly welcome to all members, guests, colleagues and external visitors to the site</li><li>Consistently deliver a members first service to meet/exceed service KPIs/standards to deliver member satisfaction (ensure a rapid and suitable response to all member queries and requests) and support the delivery of the Member Engagement Programme where needed.</li><li>Responsible for opening/closing (including any security measures) the Front Desk in line with SOPs</li><li>Encouraging usage of member app and any other associate technology to increase member engagement</li><li>Managing move in administration for new members in line with SOPs</li><li>Checking in / out, Day pass and Flex Members</li><li>Communicate guest and tour arrival to appropriate colleague/member</li><li>Manage all internal and external/commercial meeting room bookings, ensuring you work closely with SCM on commercial event bookings</li><li>Help CM maintain members portal and encourage member usage of member app and any other associate technology to increase member engagement</li><li>Responsible for ordering supplies and incidental for socials and external events</li><li>Replenishment of stock ordering (with CM) i.e., stock for honesty bar</li><li>Responsible for uploading all orders and receipts to 'xero' liaising with finance department when needed</li><li>Monitoring Front Desk email account</li><li>Respond to all enquiries via email/phone/in person (from members and external parties).</li><li>Notify members of deliveries</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, Community Assistant will have at least 2 years experience working within a similar office function.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Property Business based in Milton Keynes. You will work 3 days per week from the office. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary Community Assistant role will be paying circa £13-15 per hour. This is dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0Ljg2MzE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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 data-end="364" data-start="178"><strong data-end="219" data-start="178">Temporary Secretariat Support Officer</strong><br data-end="222" data-start="219" /> 📍 <strong data-end="252" data-start="225">Saffron Walden / Hybrid</strong><br data-end="255" data-start="252" /> 🕒 <strong data-end="295" data-start="258">Temporary assignment - 3-4 months</strong><br data-end="298" / data-start="295"> 💷 <strong data-end="335" data-start="301">Hourly rate (PAYE or umbrella)</strong><br data-end="338" data-start="335" /> 📅 <strong data-end="364" data-start="341">Start: January 2026</strong></p><p data-end="681" data-start="366"><strong data-end="381" data-start="366">Robert Half</strong> is recruiting a <strong data-end="439" data-start="398">Temporary Secretariat Support Officer</strong> on behalf of a client based in <strong data-start="471" data-end="489">Saffron Walden</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance or board administrator to provide high-level secretariat support during a period of cover, working closely with senior leaders.</p><h3 data-start="683" data-end="695">The role</h3><p data-end="869" data-start="696">Reporting to the <strong data-end="731" data-start="713">Chief of Staff</strong>, you will support the <strong data-start="754" data-end="791">Governance & Secretariat function</strong>, ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of Board and Committee meetings.</p><p data-end="900" data-start="871">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-end="1518" data-start="901"><li data-end="1018" data-start="901"><p data-end="1018" data-start="903">Preparing for Board and Committee meetings, including drafting agendas, scheduling meetings, and collating papers</p></li><li data-start="1019" data-end="1132"><p data-end="1132" data-start="1021">Providing on-site and virtual administrative support (room bookings, technology setup, attendance management)</p></li><li data-end="1233" data-start="1133"><p data-end="1233" data-start="1135">Taking accurate minutes, capturing decisions and actions, and circulating documentation promptly</p></li><li data-start="1234" data-end="1296"><p data-end="1296" data-start="1236">Maintaining action logs, registers, and governance records</p></li><li data-start="1297" data-end="1398"><p data-start="1299" data-end="1398">Supporting governance and compliance processes, ensuring confidentiality and information security</p></li><li data-start="1399" data-end="1518"><p data-start="1401" data-end="1518">Building effective working relationships with Non-Executive Directors, Executive Directors, and senior stakeholders</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1533" data-start="1520">About you</h3><p data-end="1549" data-start="1534">You will bring:</p><ul data-end="2215" data-start="1550"><li data-start="1550" data-end="1644"><p data-start="1552" data-end="1644">Proven experience in <strong data-end="1597" data-start="1573">Secretariat Services</strong>, including Board or Committee administration</p></li><li data-start="1645" data-end="1714"><p data-start="1647" data-end="1714">Experience working within a <strong data-start="1675" data-end="1712">regulated or complex organisation</strong></p></li><li data-end="1794" data-start="1715"><p data-start="1717" data-end="1794">Confidence supporting senior leadership, including NEDs and Executive teams</p></li><li data-end="1865" data-start="1795"><p data-end="1865" data-start="1797">Strong minute-taking, organisation, and document management skills</p></li><li data-start="1866" data-end="1930"><p data-start="1868" data-end="1930">Excellent attention to detail, planning, and time management</p></li><li data-end="1990" data-start="1931"><p data-end="1990" data-start="1933">Clear and professional written and verbal communication</p></li><li data-end="2081" data-start="1991"><p data-start="1993" data-end="2081">Familiarity with board/committee portals (e.g. <strong data-end="2052" data-start="2040">Diligent</strong>) and governance frameworks</p></li><li data-end="2215" data-start="2082"><p data-start="2084" data-end="2215">A professional qualification or training in company/board secretarial practice (e.g. <strong data-end="2181" data-start="2169">CGI/ICSA</strong>) is desirable but not essential</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2217" data-end="2231">Why apply?</h3><p data-start="2232" data-end="2279">This temporary assignment offers the chance to:</p><ul data-end="2490" data-start="2280"><li data-start="2280" data-end="2347"><p data-start="2282" data-end="2347">Support effective governance and decision-making at Board level</p></li><li data-start="2348" data-end="2427"><p data-end="2427" data-start="2350">Work closely with senior leaders in a professional, high-impact environment</p></li><li data-start="2428" data-end="2490"><p data-start="2430" data-end="2490">Further develop your secretariat and governance experience</p></li></ul><p data-end="2610" data-start="2492">Please note: <strong data-end="2557" data-start="2505">occasional early morning or evening availability</strong> and <strong data-start="2562" data-end="2593">travel to meeting locations</strong> may be required.</p><p data-end="2768" data-start="2612"> </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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjkzNjIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a Large Outsourced Services Provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Payroll Manager you will support the Finance Teams during an exciting period of growth to manage all payroll activities on behalf of clients whilst managing a small team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of company payrolls including processing BACS/Faster Payments and pensions payments.</li><li>Payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes and student loan updates</li></ul><ul><li>Termination payment calculations</li><li>P11Ds</li><li>Process increases and calculation of back pay</li><li>Month end RTI submissions</li><li>Support any required system updates, parallel runs, migrations, reconciliation and implementations</li><li>Regular reports to Senior Finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Senior Payroll individual who has ideally lead teams and has experience within a multi-site/multi entity business ideally from a Bureau setting or similar who is able to work at a fast pace and with the ability to work both internally and externally with stakeholders.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes is working 5 days a week in the office with some flexibility and offering a salary of £40-50K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDM1OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">