<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a local manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager / Group Reporting Manager to support the Group Finance Director and oversee the finance operations for their group entities. This is a key role within a growing group, offering genuine impact, autonomy and visibility across the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the finance function for the legal entities and the group.</li><li>Lead and review month-end processes and prepare monthly reporting packs</li><li>Produce consolidated financial reporting.</li><li>Provide commentary, performance analysis and insight across the Group</li><li>Monitor and forecast Group cashflow</li><li>Review working capital movements and drive improvements</li><li>Coordinate annual budgets and half-year forecasting cycles</li><li>Act as the main contact for the year-end audit, preparing analysis and key deliverables</li><li>Support insurance renewals with financial analysis and data</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed</li><li>Support, train and cover team members as needed</li><li>Lead and contribute to process improvements (e.g. expense system rollout, BACs improvements, invoicing automation)<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Sound technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations and multi-currency</li><li>Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure</li><li>Experience training, supporting and developing finance team members</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset</li><li>Proficient Excel user<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience producing consolidated management reports</li><li>Strong understanding of internal controls</li><li>Experience in driving change, improving processes and coaching others</li><li>Fully qualified accountant - ideally ACCA or ACA </li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role if Finance Manager is offered with a salary of up to £65,000. This role will be based fully on site.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg0MjE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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 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">
<p><strong>Robert Half are pleased to be working with a long-established, forward-moving organisation based in Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire, to recruit a Senior Finance Manager.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This position is a central leadership role within the finance team and offers a clear pathway towards Finance Director level as the business continues to grow and modernise its operations.</p><p> </p><p>The successful applicant will be instrumental in enhancing financial processes, refining reporting systems, and helping the organisation strengthen its financial insight and efficiency. A standout benefit of this position is a 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) while receiving a full-time salary.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate consolidation of international entities and insightful variance analysis</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, oversee balance sheet reconciliations, and supervise all sales and purchase invoicing activity</li><li>Line-manage, support, and develop a team of five finance professionals</li><li>Take charge of VAT submissions, statutory filings, and all required returns to government bodies</li><li>Serve as the key liaison for external auditors</li><li>Monitor daily cashflow and prepare forward-looking cash forecasts</li><li>Manage loan stock drawdowns and stay on top of all funding positions</li><li>Review stock movement data and payment activity across different stock categories</li><li>Produce meaningful expenditure analysis and commentary to assist leadership decision-making</li><li>Ensure all funding covenants and reporting commitments are consistently met</li><li>Oversee payroll for all staff</li><li>Build and maintain strong supplier and customer relationships, including occasional overseas travel when necessary</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)</li><li>Experienced in leading and developing a finance team</li><li>Strong grounding in technical accounting and an analytical mindset</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent presentation skills</li><li>Comfortable working within a dynamic environment and managing competing priorities</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI5MTQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Capital Accountant on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Capital Accountant you will take responsibility for managing and developing the current reporting process and developing the current fixed asset reporting. Working closely with the Business Project Managers to produce monthly Contract Status reports for presentation to the senior management team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>First point of contact for all fixed asset issues and accounting, including capital forecasting/budgeting.</li><li>Closely align with the business in its transformation activities relating to capital investment.</li><li>Track and report on capital projects performance against budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Assist the Business transformation team to raise Capital Application forms</li><li>Liaise with Central Finance to set up capital numbers</li><li>Produce a rolling CAPEX forecast</li><li>Develop the current process and set up month end reports on CAPEX spend</li><li>Set up month end reports to monitor and track spend.</li><li>Track and monitor purchase orders to enable the accurate reporting of outstanding commitment.</li><li>Responsibility for budgeting company annual CAPEX.</li><li>Responsible for managing the company Asset verification process and implementing a new verification system.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with Capex/Capital Reporting background within a fast paced complex business with 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 Capital 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDA1NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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">
