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Senior Group Accountant

Corsham, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group on a Senior Group Accountant opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational performance of the business. The Company Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the UK. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theragnostic and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK. The Role A newly created Senior Group Accountant role that will support the opening of a new site in Reading, where you will be main point of contact leading on all finance operations. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, group reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment. You will work closely with the CFO and the wider UK finance team, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and meaningful insight to support business decisions. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Lead the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, providing clear commentary on financial results and variances.</li><li>Support group reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting, alongside statutory reporting, year-end audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial insight to operational stakeholders, including KPI reporting, payor analysis, pricing and contract modelling, procurement analysis and profitability reviews.</li><li>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve cost control, financial understanding and business performance.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and systems, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.</li><li>Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.</li><li>This role will support the UK expansion, with several centres expected to open across the country. As a result, some travel will be required as part of the role.</li><li>The office locations will be split between Corsham (Head Office) and Reading, with weekly attendance required in each location depending on priorities of the business.</li></ul> About You We are looking for a qualified Accountant with at least four years' relevant experience who is ready to take on a broad and progressive role. You will ideally bring:<ul><li>Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>A good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, financial controls and reporting requirements.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems capability.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>Experience of business partnering and communicating with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience within healthcare or a multi-site service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul> What's on offer? <ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary</li><li>Company car</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)</li><li>Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.</li><li>Generous Life Assurance package (10 x salary, capped at 300k)</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service</li><li>Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.</li></ul> Why Join? This is a newly created position offering genuine scope to shape the role, influence processes and develop alongside a growing business. You will gain exposure across the full spectrum of finance, from core financial accounting and group reporting through to commercial financial analysis, business partnering and strategic decision support. Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves as a key member of the finance team. If you're looking for a varied, challenging and progressive role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial business partnering, we'd love to hear from you. Please note any direct and third party-applications shall be sent through to Patrick Chung at Robert Half.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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45OTU2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-27T14:58:22Z

Commercial Management Accountant

Shepton Mallet, Somerset
remote
Permanent
55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Management AccountantRobert Half are delighted to be partnering with AJ & RG Barber Ltd, a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a rich heritage and an impressive growth story. Having expanded from a £67m business to over £195m turnover in just 14 years, Barber's continues to invest in its people, systems and operations while maintaining the close-knit culture and values of a family business.This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join the business at a significant stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in commercial decision-making, financial reporting, data analytics and business partnering across multiple entities within the Group.The OpportunityThis is far more than a traditional management accounting role.You will become a trusted finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational, commercial and leadership teams with insightful analysis, costing models, pricing strategies and performance reporting. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance.With recent ERP investment and a growing focus on business intelligence, the role offers the chance to leverage tools such as Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and advanced analytics to drive better decision-making across the Group.The culture is collaborative, relaxed and highly autonomous. Individuals are trusted to take ownership, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead financial reporting and management accounting activities across multiple Group subsidiaries.</li><li>Produce insightful monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to support business performance.</li><li>Develop robust costing, margin and pricing models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Deliver inventory, profitability and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.</li><li>Work extensively with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and data analytics tools.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes.</li><li>Support group-wide financial control, governance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across Somerset and Dorset operations.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting background.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar operational environment would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with proven business partnering capability.</li><li>Experience developing costing, pricing or financial modelling frameworks.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems or data analytics tools.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity group environment.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.</li><li>Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working (typically 4 days office / 1 day home)</li><li>33 days annual leave</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li><li>Significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing, highly successful British manufacturing business</li><li>Strong family-business culture combined with commercial ambition and continuous investment</li></ul>LocationBased at the Group's headquarters near Shepton Mallet, with travel to Dorchester and Wellington sites as required.Why Join AJ & RG Barber?This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, growing business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll have visibility across the wider Group, exposure to strategic projects, access to modern reporting tools and the chance to shape decision-making at every level of the organisation whilst enjoying the positive culture of a successful family-owned business. 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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yMjE3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-10T09:05:27Z

Financial Controller

Avonmouth, Bristol
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with DEEP Manufacturing to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapid scale business, built from a much needed innovation within the manufacturing space. Reporting to the CFO, you will play an active role in the building of processes, controls and systems alongside people as the business grows - this role will build the foundation of a finance function in a fast paced environment. The Financial Controller position will play a pivotal role in establishing the finance function for DEEP Manufacturing as it transitions to a standalone entity from the group structure. You will deliver robust day-to-day finance activities whilst actively driving new and improved processes and systems. About DEEP Manufacturing…DEEP Manufacturing specializes in the rapid production of large, high-integrity metal components. From its facilities in Bristol, UK, and Houston, U.S., it operates one of the world's largest concentrations of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems - delivering speed, scale and quality of production.When DEEP set out to build a new generation of subsea human habitats, it found traditional manufacturing processes fell short on total cost, lead times and material waste. DEEP Manufacturing was launched to produce underwater pressure vessels for human occupancy. Today, its capacity and capability in large metal part production is offered to other customers in any industry, anywhere in the world.The Financial Controller Role…<ul><li>Own the monthly management accounts process and associated reporting</li><li>Balance Sheet control and reconciliations</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts and support the audit process</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements</li><li>Support with VAT, corporation tax and other tax requirements with support of external providers</li><li>Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders within the manufacturing space guiding on performance, productivity, inventory, stock control, labour efficiency and CAPEX</li><li>Own standard costing, inventory accounting and WIP</li><li>Build scalable finance processes, ERP optimisation and adoption of necessary tools for a best in class function</li><li>As the business scales, recruit and develop a purpose built team offering clear routes for progression</li></ul> About you…<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical accounting experience (UK GAAP, IFRS)</li><li>Experience within ERP optimisation and utilisation</li><li>Evidence of working within a start-up/scale up environment</li><li>Strong working knowledge of manufacturing principles and accounting</li></ul> What's on offer…<ul><li>£80,000 to £90,000 per annum base salary</li><li>20% discretionary bonus</li><li>Enhanced pension (9% employer contribution)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>On-site catering</li><li>On-site gym</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC43Njg4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-16T13:39:52Z

Commercial Finance Analyst

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol. This newly created role is the first dedicated analytical seat in the business, working directly with the CFO and Heads of Department to get ahead of the numbers rather than reading them after the fact. It is a hands-on, commercial role rather than a technical accounting one, and there is no chartered requirement.Role<ul><li>Run monthly business reviews with Heads of Department across Surf, Food & Beverage, Retail, Accommodation, Camps and Events</li><li>Own variance reporting, KPI packs and written commentary on what has moved and why</li><li>Lead the annual budget process and own the rolling forecast, including trading, seasonality and capital timing</li><li>Analyse pricing, yield and capacity, including lake mix design and occupancy</li><li>Redesign and automate daily flash reporting, replacing the current manual process</li></ul>As Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be the primary finance user of a new data platform and a strong voice in how reporting is designed.Profile<ul><li>Two to five years in commercial finance, FP&A, business analysis or a similar analytical role</li><li>Demonstrable experience of budgeting and forecasting, not just reporting the result</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, building models rather than maintaining someone else's</li><li>Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik</li><li>Confident presenting and defending analysis in a room, including when challenged</li></ul>This Commercial Finance Analyst role suits someone who takes a view rather than stopping at the numbers, and who is comfortable being the only analyst in the room.Company<ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>Direct access to the Controller, CFO and Heads of Department</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul>Coming into The Wave as Commercial Finance Analyst, you would have real ownership from day one and no existing template to inherit, with a data platform being built around the reporting you design.Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support available for CIMA, ACCA, ACA or AAT, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul>This Commercial Finance Analyst package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and genuine scope to shape how finance reporting works across the business.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/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjEwMDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-28T15:56:24Z

Assistant Accountant

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
30000 - 34000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is helping The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol, find an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope to grow into a qualified Accountant, in a business built around wellbeing, nature and community. If you have already been part of a month-end process and want more ownership, more reconciliation work and real study support, this Assistant Accountant role at The Wave could be exactly the next step you are looking for.Role<ul><li>Process purchase ledger invoices end to end, including VAT treatment, nominal coding and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Prepare your share of the monthly management accounts, including lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, to a five day close</li><li>Reconcile takings from multiple payment channels each month and investigate any differences</li><li>Support periodic stock counts and help prepare stock valuation schedules and journals</li><li>Assist with year end statutory accounts, audit request packs and statistical returns</li></ul>As Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Officer, Financial Controller and CFO, with plenty of scope to suggest and implement your own process improvements.Profile<ul><li>At least two years' experience in a busy finance function, part-qualified or qualified by experience</li><li>Hands-on purchase ledger experience, including supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Genuine month-end experience: you have prepared lead sheets, reconciliations or journals, not just supplied the numbers</li><li>Confident on Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and SUMIFS</li><li>A self-starter who asks rather than guesses, and flags anything that looks wrong</li></ul>This Assistant Accountant role would suit someone studying towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or ready to start.Company<ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit finance team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>A finance function that is actively being built, with real ownership and autonomy from day one</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul>Joining The Wave as Assistant Accountant means helping shape how finance works here, not just following an existing process.Salary and Benefits<ul><li>Competitive salary of £31,000 to £34,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support provided, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul>This Assistant Accountant package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and a genuine route to becoming a qualified Accountant.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/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjA0NzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-28T15:52:28Z

Business Partner Finance

Bodmin, Cornwall
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Finance AnalystRobert Half are delighted to be partnering with Proper Cornish in their recruitment of an outstanding finance analystSince 1988, Proper Cornish has been creating award-winning Cornish pasties and savoury pastry products from the heart of Cornwall. With over 35 years of heritage, a team of more than 260 colleagues and a vision to be the UK's preferred supplier, Proper Cornish combines traditional craftsmanship with continuous innovation. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for a commercially minded Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant to join our finance team in Bodmin.This is a newly created opportunity with real visibility across the business, partnering closely with Sales, Operations and Senior Leadership whilst helping shape future reporting, forecasting and business intelligence capability.Why Join Proper Cornish?This is far more than a traditional reporting role, you'll take ownership of sales reporting, forecasting, budgeting and performance insight across a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You'll be joining an open, down-to-earth and supportive culture where personality matters just as much as technical ability. The team works collaboratively, communicates honestly and isn't afraid to show a bit of emotion and humour along the way.The OpportunityReporting to the Financial Controller, you'll act as a key link between Finance and Sales, ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful and timely information to support decision making.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process</li><li>Producing insightful sales, margin and profitability reporting</li><li>Developing and maintaining financial models and reporting tools</li><li>Providing account-level analysis for major customers and sales managers</li><li>Managing rebate calculations, accruals and customer reporting</li><li>Supporting month-end reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Producing ad hoc commercial reporting and trend analysis</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations and Finance</li><li>Driving reporting improvements, automation and process efficiency</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements and data development initiatives</li><li>Utilising Excel, Power BI and data tools to turn information into actionable business insight</li></ul>About YouWe're open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from:<ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountants</li><li>Experienced part-qualified accountants with strong commercial analysis skills</li><li>First movers from practice looking for their first industry role</li><li>Second movers seeking broader commercial exposure</li></ul>You'll ideally bring:<ul><li>Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and advanced data manipulation</li><li>Experience working with large datasets and complex reporting</li><li>Exposure to Power BI and business intelligence reporting</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Confidence working with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach and ability to work independently</li><li>Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience (desirable)</li></ul>What's in It for You?<ul><li>Salary £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Annual bonus of up to 5%</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) + wider benefits</li></ul><ul><li>Great food, on us - From free staff bakes and fresh fruit to quarterly team BBQs and a subsidised canteen, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy good food with colleagues. It's a popular perk that adds to the friendly and social atmosphere across the business.</li></ul> A Business Built on ValuesAt Proper Cornish, quality, customer focus, honesty, friendliness and passion underpin everything they do. From producing over 76,000 pasties a day to supplying customers nationwide, the business combines Cornish heritage with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.If you're an ambitious accountant who enjoys turning data into insight, partnering with stakeholders and making a genuine commercial impact, please contact me to discuss this exciting role further.Andy TroupRobert Half 0117 993 5404 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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zMzExOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-11T12:19:22Z

Head of Sales

London, London
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
360 Law Group, in partnership with Robert HalfLocation: Central London, hybrid (occasional travel to Surrey) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Equity Contract: Permanent, full-timeRobert Half is partnering with 360 Law Group to appoint a Head of Sales to lead the next stage of its growth.360 Law Group is a technology-led legal services business operating across the UK and internationally, serving corporate clients in over 90 countries through a network of more than 700 consultant lawyers. Its portfolio combines an international law firm, an SRA-regulated England and Wales practice and a proprietary AI-powered contract lifecycle management product. Reporting directly to the CEO and founder, this person will own revenue growth across the group and build a commercially focused sales function.This is a hands-on build role, where you'll be selling personally as well as building the team, for someone who can operate credibly at board level while staying close to delivery.The role<ul><li>Set and deliver the sales strategy across the group's three propositions: legal services, the SRA-regulated practice and the AI contract lifecycle management product</li><li>Own the group revenue target and build a forecasting discipline the board can rely on</li><li>Sell personally at senior level to general counsel, finance directors, founders and boards</li><li>Lead major pursuits and negotiations, holding a personal number alongside the team's</li><li>Run the sales conversation for the AI product credibly, including discovery, demo narrative and commercial case</li><li>Develop cross-sell between legal services and the platform, and build referral routes across the group</li><li>Bring rigour to CRM, pipeline hygiene and qualification discipline</li><li>Build and lead the internal sales team as the business grows</li><li>Partner closely with the CEO, board, marketing and delivery leadership</li></ul>About youYou will ideally bring:<ul><li>A track record of leading sales in professional services, legal services or an adjacent B2B environment, with evidence of the numbers delivered</li><li>Genuine comfort selling to general counsel and C-suite buyers</li><li>Experience building a sales function rather than only managing an inherited one</li><li>Commercial fluency with non-hourly pricing models: fixed fees, subscriptions and consumption-based pricing</li><li>Enough technical confidence to sell an AI product properly, without overselling it</li><li>International commercial experience across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Forecasting and CRM discipline</li><li>A collaborative, low-ego leadership style</li></ul>Legal-sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates from legal technology, professional services, consultancy, accountancy, insurance or another regulated B2B sector. 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTY5NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-27T09:45:53Z

Financial Accountant

Thirsk, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
43000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant North Yorkshire (Just North of Thirsk) £43,000 - £55,000 + Hybrid WorkingRobert Half is proud to be working with a well-known business based just north of Thirsk to recruit a Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and highly regarded organisation that is continuing to invest in its financial accounting function. Joining a team of five financial accountants, the successful candidate will gain broad exposure across the full financial accounting remit for the UK business, with plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and progress over time.The business is open to seeing qualified accountants as well as finalists, and this role has a strong track record of welcoming individuals from a small or medium-sized practice background who have gone on to make an immediate impact and build successful careers across the wider finance function.<h3 id="the-role">The Role</h3>As Financial Accountant, you will be involved in a broad range of responsibilities across the UK business, including:<ul><li>Month-end and year-end financial accounting activities</li><li>Statutory and financial reporting</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Compliance and controls</li><li>Supporting audit processes</li><li>Working across key areas of the financial accounting cycle</li><li>Collaborating with the wider finance team and broader business</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement within financial processes and reporting</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3>The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in financial accounting and be keen to develop their career within a large, well-known business.You will likely have:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or be at finalist level</li><li>A background in financial accounting, either in industry or from practice</li><li>Experience gained within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice would be highly advantageous</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach</li><li>The ability to work well within a collaborative team environment</li><li>A desire to learn, develop and progress within a wider finance function</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci43MTI1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T09:53:23Z

Group Management Accountant

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Group Head of Management Accounts to join a high-growth, international business based in Leeds City Centre.This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading, technology-enabled organisation operating on a global scale. With operations spanning multiple continents and a strong track record of growth, the business has built a reputation for innovation, agility and delivering complex solutions for an international customer base.The Head of Management Accounts will play a pivotal role within Group Finance, leading consolidated management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes while supporting the continued development of financial systems, controls and management information. The RoleKey responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Ownership of the monthly reporting timetable and delivery of the monthly group reporting pack.</li><li>Leading month-end and year-end management reporting activities across a multi-entity international group.</li><li>Supporting and developing members of the Group Finance team.</li><li>Working closely with senior finance leadership to enhance group reporting, management information and financial insight.</li><li>Ownership of the group budget and forecasting reporting process.</li><li>Acting as the Finance lead and superuser for key finance systems, driving continuous improvements and process efficiencies.</li><li>Delivering ad hoc financial analysis, commercial insight and strategic project support.</li><li>Building strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.</li></ul> The Ideal Candidate<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.</li><li>Experience operating within a multi-entity and ideally international business environment.</li><li>Proven management accounting and group reporting experience.</li><li>Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and financial modelling.</li><li>Experience of finance systems implementation, optimisation or ownership.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 salary</li><li>£5,000 car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international organisation with significant future progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects</li><li>Collaborative and high-performing finance team</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA2MjY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-28T16:40:29Z

Management Accountant

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Management Accountant | Bristol A growing and established multi-site UK organisation is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant areas of management accounting while working closely with Finance, Operations, IT and senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and reconciliations, while also providing commercial insight and helping to improve financial processes and controls. The Role Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and provides meaningful insight to the wider business. You will also take ownership of the management accounting and reporting for one of the organisation's key business divisions, giving you exposure to a broad range of accounting areas and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. This would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining technical accounting, management reporting, analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts across the Group, working alongside Assistant Management Accountants. Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, investigating significant movements and providing commentary. Maintain weekly revenue data between operational and finance systems, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to resolve issues. Review monthly revenue accounting across multiple business divisions. Prepare and review intercompany cross-charges. Perform variance analysis against operational sales data. Business partner with department leads to review P&L performance, cost management and opportunities for improvement. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management accounting and reporting for a key business division. Manage areas including provisions, trust-related accounting, cash flow reporting and trade account reconciliations. Support the FP&A and Compliance functions with data for management and regulatory reporting. Work closely with IT and Finance to review and improve financial systems, processes and interfaces. Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules and liaison with external auditors. Support the Group Accountant with technical accounting requirements and changes relating to FRS 102. Provide holiday cover across the Management Accounts team through effective cross-training. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure strong communication and collaborative working. Support investment cases and ad hoc finance projects where required. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across both management and financial accounting. You will be analytical, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy4wMTQ2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-25T08:18:45Z

Systems Accountant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Systems AccountantExclusive partnership with Robert HalfMilton Keynes | Hybrid | Up to £40,000Are you a finance professional with strong experience in financial systems, reporting and data, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and improve how finance operates?This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Milton Keynes, taking ownership of financial systems while working closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and senior stakeholders. The RoleYou'll be responsible for managing and developing financial accounting systems, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and meaningful.You'll also have the opportunity to:<ul><li>Take ownership of the architecture and development of financial systems</li><li>Develop insightful dashboards and reports for financial and non-financial users</li><li>Analyse financial data and improve reporting solutions</li><li>Work with the other teams to design, build and test reporting</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes and controls</li><li>Oversee financial data production and challenge existing outputs</li><li>Support monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li><li>Contribute to wider business projects and strategic analysis</li></ul> About YouWe're looking for someone with hands-on experience working with finance systems, financial reporting and data.You don't need to be fully qualified. Part-qualified accountants, AAT-qualified candidates and strong finance systems professionals will all be considered.Ideally, you'll have:<ul><li>Experience working with and developing financial systems and processes</li><li>Strong Excel and computerised accounting systems experience</li><li>Experience producing financial reports, management information or dashboards</li><li>Good understanding of accounting and management accounts</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach to improving systems and processes</li></ul> Benefits<ul><li>Up to £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays</li><li>3 additional Christmas/New Year closure days</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Professional development and support towards qualifications</li><li>Employee wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent employee discounts and rewards</li><li>Free parking</li></ul> Why Apply?A great opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine accounting, systems, data and business improvement rather than being restricted to traditional finance.You'll have genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to financial systems and reporting.For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Bhavin Kotecha FCCA at Robert Half. Exclusive partnership with Robert Half.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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTQyNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-10T15:46:02Z

Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
50000 - 550000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Accountant</h1>Horsham | Office-Based | Competitive Salary + BenefitsRobert Half is partnering with a leading specialist services organisation to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and evolving business operating within a highly regulated environment, offering genuine scope for career development and progression.Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in owning month-end accounting processes, ensuring balance sheet integrity, and supporting financial control across the business. The position offers broad exposure across reporting, audit, cash flow, working capital, and finance transformation initiatives.<h2>The Role</h2>Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely reporting deadlines are met</li><li>Producing monthly revenue, gross margin, and management reporting</li><li>Owning key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, stock, capital expenditure, and other control accounts</li><li>Managing revenue recognition and project accounting activities where required</li><li>Supporting VAT reporting and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Acting as a key contact for external auditors throughout the annual audit process</li><li>Maintaining and developing financial controls within the accounting system</li><li>Supporting weekly cash flow forecasting and payment processes</li><li>Monitoring working capital performance, including WIP, invoicing processes, and aged debt management</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>The ideal candidate will possess:<ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA</li><li>Strong financial accounting and month-end close experience</li><li>Proven experience managing journals, reconciliations, reporting schedules, and general ledger activities</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and technical accounting skills</li><li>Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysis</li><li>Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Business Central experience advantageous)</li><li>Previous exposure to external audits and statutory reporting processes</li><li>A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with both finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and perform well within reporting deadlines</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation</li><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making</li><li>Broad and varied role with significant ownership and responsibility</li><li>Clear progression and personal development opportunities</li><li>Involvement in systems, process improvement, and finance transformation projects</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working environment</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 equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40ODM2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-02T07:09:31Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance. The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement. About the Position Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for: <ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul> What We're Looking For <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around revenue recognition, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul> Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates. The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business. For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T11:35:10Z

Management Accountant

Thirsk, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Group Management Accountant Easingwold area | Hybrid working £45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits packageRobert Half is delighted to be supporting a valued client in the Easingwold area with the appointment of a Group Management Accountant.This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking for a broad, varied role within a supportive business where they can continue to develop. The position offers excellent exposure across management accounting, costing, finance business partnering, and group financial accounting, making it ideal for an ambitious candidate keen to learn as much as possible and take the next step in their career.The role will include:<ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Costing analysis and support across the business</li><li>Finance business partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Assisting with group financial accounting duties</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Providing insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and controls</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>Ideally newly qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong management accounting foundation</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business</li><li>Ambitious, proactive, and keen to broaden their experience</li><li>Positive attitude and a willingness to learn</li></ul>What's on offer:<ul><li>Salary of £45,000 - £55,000</li><li>Great benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Broad exposure across both commercial and financial accounting</li><li>Genuine opportunity to learn, develop, and progress</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yMzQ2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-22T13:45:45Z

Financial Accountant

York, North Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant North Yorkshire / Predominantly Remote £45,000 - £55,000Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a highly ambitious, fast-growing business to recruit a newly qualified Financial Accountant. With strong investment in place and exciting growth plans ahead, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage in its journey.This is a broad and hands-on role offering excellent exposure across core financial accounting responsibilities, while also giving the successful candidate the chance to play a key part in improving processes and supporting the development of a robust finance function in a rapidly evolving environment.The role is predominantly home-based, with travel to a site in North Yorkshire approximately once every two weeks.<h3 id="the-role">The Role</h3>Reporting into the finance leadership team, the Financial Accountant will support a wide range of responsibilities, including:<ul><li>Month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Financial reporting and statutory accounting</li><li>Compliance, controls and governance</li><li>Transactional accounting oversight</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Supporting audit processes</li><li>Identifying and driving process improvement opportunities</li><li>Assisting the business as it scales and finance processes evolve</li></ul><h3 id="about-you">About You</h3>The ideal candidate will be newly qualified and looking for an opportunity where they can make a genuine impact within a growing business.You will likely have:<ul><li>A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong financial accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience supporting month-end and year-end processes</li><li>An understanding of financial reporting, compliance and controls</li><li>A proactive, inquisitive mindset</li><li>The confidence to work in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment</li><li>A willingness to get involved, ask questions and continuously improve processes</li></ul><h3 id="why-join">Why Join?</h3>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who wants to step into a high-growth environment where no two days are the same. The business offers the chance to gain broad exposure, take ownership, and grow alongside the organisation as it continues to scale.<h3 id="package">Package</h3><ul><li>£45,000 - £55,000</li><li>Predominantly remote working</li><li>Travel to North Yorkshire site once every two weeks</li><li>Opportunity to join a business in an exciting growth phase</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci42NTE3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T09:15:10Z

Financial Accountant

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
remote
Permanent
58000 - 62000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation. The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements. The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business. 📊 About the Position You will be responsible for: <ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function. If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business. You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities. 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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T15:37:04Z

Accountant

Bristol, Bristol
remote
Permanent
45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Accountant</h1>An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.<h3>The Role</h3>Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3>You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.<h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-05T15:00:05Z

Finance Manager

Leeds, West Yorkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Manager Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working £65,000 - £70,000 + generous benefits packageRobert Half is delighted to be supporting a global business in the search for a Finance Manager to join its UK division based in Leeds city centre, with hybrid working available.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of both financial and management accounting activities for the UK business, while supervising a small team. The role offers strong visibility across the organisation, a broad remit, and genuine career progression opportunities within a larger international group.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervise, coach and develop a small finance team</li><li>Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting for the UK division</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Manage statutory accounting and support audit requirements</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements</li><li>Oversee VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Support cash flow management and working capital reporting</li><li>Partner with wider business stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li></ul>Financial Accounting Duties<ul><li>Month-end and year-end close</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Fixed asset accounting</li><li>Accruals and prepayments</li><li>Journals and ledger reviews</li><li>Audit support</li><li>VAT and tax compliance support</li><li>Maintenance of financial controls</li><li>Financial reporting in line with group requirements</li></ul>Management Accounting Duties<ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Profit and loss reporting</li><li>Cost analysis and margin reporting</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>KPI reporting</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Performance analysis and commentary</li><li>Supporting strategic planning and decision-making</li></ul>Candidate Profile<ul><li>Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role</li><li>Strong financial and management accounting experience</li><li>Experience supervising or mentoring staff</li><li>Strong systems skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global business environment</li></ul>Package<ul><li>Salary of £65,000 - £70,000</li><li>Generous benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Leeds city centre location</li><li>Excellent career progression opportunities within a global organisation</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yODM4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-29T10:53:26Z

Technical Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Technical Accountant - Remote - 6 month assignment - up to £400/day Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a qualified accountant, for a 6 month assignment. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in strengthening financial governance, shaping accounting practices and driving continuous improvement across a complex, commercially focused business.Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll be at the heart of financial reporting, audit coordination and governance. From advising on complex accounting matters to enhancing internal controls and influencing commercial decisions, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in a challenging and varied environment.Key Details: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>Job Title: Technical Accountant</li><li>Pay rate: Up to £400/day (inside IR35), DOE</li><li>Location: remote with occasional travel to Scotland, London and the South West</li><li>Contract Length: 6 months</li></ul>Responsibilities: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>Leading audit coordination - managing and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.</li><li>Strengthening financial governance - supporting half-year and year-end reporting, preparing governance documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Providing technical accounting expertise - preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, interpreting accounting standards and advising finance teams on complex accounting matters, including IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Influencing commercial decisions - analysing contract performance, challenging forecast assumptions and identifying unusual trends, financial risks and potential accounting issues.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement - delivering assurance programmes, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.</li><li>Developing accounting knowledge - creating technical guidance and delivering training to improve understanding of complex accounting concepts across the business.</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders - collaborating with senior finance leaders, FP&A and Group Finance to develop controls, support new contract opportunities and enhance financial performance.</li><li>Ensuring compliance - reviewing the application of accounting policies and overseeing adherence to contract review and governance requirements.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in practice, particularly within audit.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, including experience with IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation, engaging with stakeholders across multiple teams or locations.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, alongside experience in financial modelling.</li><li>The confidence to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, constructive advice.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes, strengthening controls and enhancing financial reporting.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-12T11:26:30Z

Trainee Management Accountant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
25000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Trainee Management Accountant</h1>Location: Milton Keynes, Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Benefits: Study support and career developmentAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Management Accountant to join an established finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounting and progress with professional studies.Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, cash flow reporting and general accounting activities.The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, a convenient location close to a train station and support towards further professional qualifications. Excel skills are really imporatnt in this role.Key Responsibilities<ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of accounts and the day-to-day running of the finance department.</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.</li><li>Assist with contract costing updates and work-in-progress (WIP) journals.</li><li>Maintain sales control accounts, including sales and machine cost of sales.</li><li>Update order reconciliations and prepare prepayment journals.</li><li>Prepare and upload APR reports and process general journals.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation.</li><li>Assist with cash flow preparation and bank liquidity reporting.</li><li>Reconcile customer deposits and purchase reserves.</li><li>Support the setup of new customers and process intercompany invoices.</li><li>Provide general finance administration support and assist with ad hoc assignments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and wider administration teams, providing holiday and sickness cover when required.</li></ul>Your Profile<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a corporate environment.</li><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, with an interest in progressing towards ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, at intermediate level or above.</li><li>Experience using SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities.</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul data-spread="false"><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Study support and the opportunity to progress towards further professional qualifications.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of management accounting activities.</li><li>The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Financial Controller.</li></ul>If you are looking to build on your existing finance experience and develop your career in management accounting, this could be an excellent next step.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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTEyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T09:44:51Z

Senior Financial Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Financial Accountant Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + BenefitsRobert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.<h3>The Role</h3>Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:<ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-14T07:47:17Z

Management Accountant

Farnham, Surrey
remote
Permanent
38000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Management Accountant</h2>Location: Fully office-based Salary: £40,000 per annum<h3>About the Role</h3>We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance team.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTY1OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-05T09:55:45Z

Management Accountant

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Management Accountant</h1>Location: Sunderland Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience Contract: Temporary or permanent Hours: Ideally full-time, with part-time options considered Reporting to: Finance Director Working arrangement: Office-based<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are working with an established and growing UK manufacturing business seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join its close-knit finance team.The business designs and manufactures specialist engineered vessels and storage solutions for international markets, including energy, industrial gases, healthcare, scientific research, offshore and aerospace.Following significant growth, the business is continuing to invest in its finance function, systems and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of key management accounting activities while contributing to process improvement, systems transformation and commercial decision-making.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their skills, take on greater responsibility and gain exposure to a major finance systems implementation.The business is open to temporary and permanent appointments and will consider part-time candidates, although five days per week is preferred.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, financial reporting and variance analysis.</li><li>Analyse gross margins, manufacturing costs and profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors.</li><li>Provide oversight of payroll processes and ensure appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Support wider finance activities, maintaining accurate financial information and reporting.</li><li>Review existing processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.</li><li>Improve management reporting, financial controls and the quality of financial analysis.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and operational teams to support business performance and decision-making.</li><li>Support the transition from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with implementation planned for February 2027.</li><li>Explore opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency through automation, AI and tools such as Power BI.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with detail while identifying opportunities to improve processes.You may already be a Management Accountant, or an experienced Assistant Management Accountant or finance professional ready to take the next step.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience of month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis and gross margin reporting.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.</li><li>An interest in systems development, process improvement and automation.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.</li><li>A positive, outgoing and collaborative approach.</li><li>The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li></ul>Desirable experience:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational business.</li><li>Familiarity with Sage 200 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</li><li>Exposure to ERP implementation or finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with Power BI, reporting automation or AI tools.</li><li>Progress towards an accountancy qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.</li></ul>Full qualification is not essential. The business is supportive of professional development and can offer assistance with further accountancy studies.<h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000-£45,000 annual salary for a permanent appointment, depending on experience.</li><li>Nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday finishing at 1:30 pm.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Company bonus scheme offering up to 5% of annual salary, subject to company performance.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing programme.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Professional development and qualification support.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul><h2>Working Pattern</h2>The role is ideally suited to someone available five days per week, although applications from candidates seeking approximately 30 hours across three days will be considered.The position is office-based, with no fixed working-from-home arrangement. However, the business offers a supportive and flexible culture that recognises employees' personal and family commitments.An immediate start is preferred, with the opportunity to join ahead of the current interim support finishing at the beginning of December.<h2>Why Apply?</h2>This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a tangible contribution to the finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Director, gain hands-on exposure to a major systems implementation and help shape improvements across reporting, processes and automation.The role would suit someone with solid technical accounting skills, a practical mindset and the ambition to develop their career within a supportive and evolving business.<h1> </h1>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/SGFtaXNoLkNoYXBwbGUuOTMzNTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-16T14:10:58Z

Finance Manager

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.The RoleAs Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation Salary and BenefitsRole of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + BenefitsRobert 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDM1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-26T14:53:57Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.The RoleAs Financial Reporting Manager you will manage all the UK accounting, tax and financial reporting including audit support, tax filings, technical accounting and controls. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Lead the UK accounting control function,</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls over the balance sheet including accruals, provisions, working capital, liquidity,</li><li>Fixed assets, US GAAP and IFRS reporting</li><li>Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and other regional reporting for branch locations.</li><li>Consolidations</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger balances</li><li>Coordinate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Cash management including working capital</li><li>Responsible for the banking processes for all UK entities and branches.</li><li>Stock and inventory accounting</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements for all UK entities and branches in accordance with local GAAP.</li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns</li><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, coordinate activities and manage direct and indirect reports</li><li>Manage and provide ongoing individual and team</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive financial accounting and reporting experience who can demonstrate a strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, JSOX, VAT and tax regulations. You will also have proven ability to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture as required. This is an excellent role within a fast moving and high growth business in Milton Keynes.Salary and BenefitsRole of Financial Reporting Manager is working on a Hybrid basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £75-85K + Excellent benefitsRobert 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDkxMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T10:13:35Z

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