<p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a progressive, purpose‑driven organisation in a senior finance leadership role?</p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with Enroly and Ecctis on this pivotal role</strong>, offering a unique opportunity to work across two innovative and growing organisations operating at the forefront of international education and technology.</p><p><strong>About Enroly & Ecctis</strong><br /> Ecctis is a globally recognised leader in the evaluation of international qualifications and skills, working with governments, universities and employers worldwide to support global mobility and education standards.</p><p>Enroly is a fast‑growing technology business transforming how universities manage international student compliance and onboarding, delivering a seamless and secure student experience through its innovative platform.</p><p>Together, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose. As an <strong>Employee Ownership Trust</strong>, the organisations promote a culture where employees are genuinely invested in the success of the business, with a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This is a high‑impact Finance Controller role, responsible for leading the finance function across both organisations. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and providing strategic insight to support continued growth.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee a team and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust governance and commercial insight.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and manage the finance team, driving performance and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee all core finance operations, including ledgers, payroll, VAT and regulatory reporting</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for leadership</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the group</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and successful delivery of audit processes</li><li>Provide commercial insight, partnering with the business on performance, pricing and cost optimisation</li><li>Support strategic decision‑making and deputise for the Finance Director when required</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or controller role</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, controls, tax and audit</li><li>Experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Track record of improving systems, processes and financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Results‑driven with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach</li><li>High attention to detail and strong governance focus</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong><br /> A competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to join collaborative, forward‑thinking organisations where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping future growth.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42NTg3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About DEEP Manufacturing…</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Financial Controller Role…</strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC43Njg4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Proper Cornish</strong> in their recruitment of an outstanding finance analyst</p><p>Since 1988, <strong>Proper Cornish</strong> 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 <strong>Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant</strong> to join our finance team in Bodmin.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Why Join Proper Cornish?</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting 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.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><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><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from:</p><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><p><strong>You'll ideally bring:</strong></p><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><p><strong>What's in It for You?</strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>A Business Built on Values</strong></p><p>At 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Andy Troup</p><p>Robert Half</p><p> </p><p>0117 993 5404</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zMzExOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a luxury Real Estate firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller for 3-6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller to join their finance team for a period of 3-6 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Review and improve finance processes, systems and month-end reporting</li><li>Own weekly cash flow reporting and the 12-week rolling forecast</li><li>Strengthen balance sheet reconciliations and management information</li><li>Identify and reconcile any historic balance sheet issues</li><li>Review and optimise NetSuite</li><li>Document processes</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful interim Finance Controller will be qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA) who comes from an SME background. You will take a hands on approach to your role and have proven process review and improvement experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a luxury commercial real estate firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Financial Controller for 3-6 months. This is a genuinely hands-on role where a true SME Financial Controller can take ownership of improving a small finance teams processes.</p><p>This role will be office based 5 days per week, 9-6pm.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Controller role will be paying £425-475 per day dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4yMjU0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p> </p><h1>Financial Controller</h1><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join a growing group of businesses. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading financial control, reporting and process improvement across multiple business units.</p><p>This is a highly visible position, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while remaining hands-on within a fast-paced operational environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the monthly management accounts process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.</li><li>Produce consolidated group reporting, analysis and performance insights.</li><li>Manage month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Oversee cashflow forecasting, balance sheet control and working capital management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with VAT, statutory reporting and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead and develop a small finance team, providing coaching and support.</li><li>Partner with operational, manufacturing and commercial stakeholders to improve business performance.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Improve stock, inventory and operational reporting capabilities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality information to support decision-making at senior leadership level.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous Financial Controller experience or a strong Finance Manager/Financial Accounting Manager background ready for the next step.</p><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Experience managing month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Team leadership and people management experience.</li><li>Strong systems and process improvement capability.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Multi-entity or group reporting experience</li><li>ERP or finance systems implementation exposure.</li><li>Experience within a growing SME or private-equity-backed environment.</li><li>Commercial finance business partnering experience.</li></ul><h2>What You'll Bring</h2><ul><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to get into the detail.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li>Ability to build credibility quickly across finance and operational teams.</li><li>Organised, accountable and capable of delivering against deadlines.</li></ul><h2>What's On Offer</h2><p>Salary - £80k-£85k + £5k car allowance</p><p>Hybrid and flexible working - 3-4 days onsite, 1-2 days remote</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing business at an exciting stage of its development, working closely with an experienced leadership team while helping shape the future of the finance function. The environment is collaborative, ambitious and supportive, with flexibility, autonomy and genuine scope to make an impact.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC45OTEwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Warrington | £55,000-£65,000 + bonus | On-site </strong></p><p>An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a successful, profitable and growing founder-owned business based in Warrington.</p><p>Operating in a technology-led, consumer-focused market, the business has established a strong market position and continues to grow, with ambitious plans for the future. It offers the opportunity to join an entrepreneurial environment with an established operation, where finance plays an important role in supporting business performance and future growth.</p><p>This is a key appointment within a close-knit team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, work closely with senior leadership and make a tangible contribution to the continued development of the business.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust processes.</p><p>The role offers a varied blend of technical accounting, team leadership and commercial business partnering. You will lead a small finance team, remaining hands-on with the detail while providing the financial insight needed to support business performance and decision-making.</p><p>This would suit someone who enjoys working in a dynamic SME environment, where initiative, adaptability and a pragmatic approach are valued.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Own the month-end close process, delivering accurate and timely management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the general ledger, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls, accounting policies and reporting procedures.</p></li><li><p>Lead, support and develop a small finance team, including two Assistant Accountants.</p></li><li><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>Provide commercial analysis and insight to support business planning and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders, communicating financial performance clearly and managing expectations.</p></li><li><p>Monitor results against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p>Oversee statutory reporting, audit requirements and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Review and improve finance systems, processes and reporting to support the business as it grows.</p></li><li><p>Work closely with the leadership team to ensure finance supports operational performance and future growth.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You will be a technically strong and commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable rolling up your sleeves and getting involved in the detail.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with at least two years' post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills and experience across financial control and reporting.</p></li><li><p>A solid grounding in month-end, balance sheet management and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial modelling.</p></li><li><p>The ability to lead and develop a small team while remaining hands-on.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems and financial data.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and improve processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience in an SME, owner-managed or entrepreneurial business would be advantageous. Practice-trained candidates with the right commercial awareness and desire to move into a broad industry role will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you will be adaptable, approachable and comfortable operating in a growing business where collaboration, accountability and initiative are key.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>Salary of £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Bonus scheme.</p></li><li><p>Holidays increasing with service.</p></li><li><p>Workplace pension.</p></li><li><p>Employee rewards and benefits through Perkbox.</p></li><li><p>On-site parking.</p></li><li><p>A close-knit, collaborative working environment.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>A broad, influential role with the opportunity to shape processes, develop the finance function and support the next stage of business growth.</p></li></ul><h3>Location</h3><p>Warrington - this is an office-based position, suited to someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and working closely with the wider business.</p><p>If you're looking for a Financial Controller role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial involvement and have a genuine impact on a successful, growing business, we'd welcome a conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNDIzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p dir="ltr"></p> <br><h1 dir="ltr">Interim Financial Controller interim for a few months / could be TEMP - Perm</h1><p dir="ltr">We're looking for an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> to join a growing, international business during a period of change.</p><p dir="ltr">This is a hands-on controllership role, working closely with the Interim CFO and wider business to strengthen reporting, controls and the relationship between Finance and the Board.</p><h3 dir="ltr">The role</h3><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Own the <strong>management accounts</strong> process</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Lead <strong>group consolidations and intercompany adjustments</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Manage the <strong>audit process</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Investigate variances and get to the <strong>"why" behind the numbers</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strengthen financial controls and reporting</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Build strong relationships with stakeholders and improve confidence in Finance</p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr">What we're looking for</h3><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Qualified accountant or strong <strong>QBE</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong financial controllership and management accounts experience</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Proven consolidation and intercompany experience</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Comfortable operating in an environment where Finance currently needs to rebuild credibility</p></li><li><p dir="ltr"><strong>SaaS experience is advantageous</strong>, but not essential - we're looking for someone with the curiosity to quickly understand the model</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience working across <strong>international time zones</strong> would be useful</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience with <strong>Xero and/or QuickBooks</strong></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr">This is an opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Financial Controller who can combine <strong>technical strength with excellent communication</strong> and make an immediate impact.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjA3NTA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Near Garforth<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Predominantly site-based</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a busy and growing SME based outside of Garforth in the search for a Financial Controller.</p><p>This is a key appointment for the business as they look to bring in a commercially minded and technically strong finance leader who can add real value beyond the numbers. Working closely with the executive team, the Financial Controller will provide financial insight to support strategic decision-making across the business, while also taking ownership of the full finance function in a hands-on SME environment.</p><p>The role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, is comfortable in a fast-paced business, and has previous experience within an SME and ideally an owner-managed business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and managing the day-to-day finance function</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts</li><li>Delivering robust financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Providing commercial and financial insight to the executive team</li><li>Supporting business decision-making with clear analysis and recommendations</li><li>Overseeing cashflow management and working capital</li><li>Managing statutory accounts, audit and tax processes</li><li>Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and process improvement</li><li>Taking a hands-on approach across all areas of finance, as expected in an SME environment</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role</li><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Demonstrable ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making</li><li>Previous experience working within an SME environment</li><li>Ideally experience within an owner-managed business</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and in the detail</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring a small team</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused finance leader to join a successful business in a highly visible role, with genuine scope to influence performance and support future growth.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4zNTk2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Financial Controller</h1><p><strong>Birmingham | Up to £85,000</strong></p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.</p><p>This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS</p></li><li><p>Lead IFRS 18 implementation</p></li><li><p>Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.</p></li><li><p>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.</p></li><li><p>Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.</p></li><li><p>Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMTk1OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a well established and growing business operating within the manufacturing and construction sector.</p><p>This is a key interim appointment, initially for a period of 4-5 months, offering the opportunity to play a hands on role within the finance function and work closely with senior management and operational teams.</p><p>The successful candidate will be required to work on-site initially to gain a strong understanding of the business, its operations and the wider team. Following this initial period, there will be the opportunity to move to a hybrid working arrangement.</p><p>Lancashire based. Day rate. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Interim Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day finance function and providing accurate, timely financial information to support business decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management</li><li>Financial analysis and variance reporting</li><li>Maintaining and improving financial controls and processes</li><li>Supporting month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with senior management and operational teams</li><li>Providing commercial insight to support business performance</li><li>Supporting and overseeing the wider finance team</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other key stakeholders</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve reporting, processes and efficiencies</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance professional who can quickly understand a business and make an immediate impact.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role</li><li>Experience within a manufacturing, construction, engineering or operationally focused environment</li><li>Strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience</li><li>Excellent financial analysis and reporting skills</li><li>A hands-on and proactive approach</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>The ability to work independently and hit the ground running</li><li>Previous interim experience would be advantageous</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and making a tangible impact within a fast-paced, product-led environment.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>4-5 month interim assignment</li><li>Full-time opportunity</li><li>Based in Lancashire</li><li>On-site initially, with hybrid working available following the initial onboarding period</li><li>Opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established and successful business</li><li>Competitive day rate/salary, depending on experience</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDUwNjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with an established and highly regarded business based in Cambourne, Cambridge, to recruit a Credit Controller to join their finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and playing a key role in improving cash collection and reducing outstanding debt.</p><p>Reporting into the Credit Control Manager, you will take responsibility for a designated portfolio of customers, working closely with operational teams across the business to ensure debts are managed effectively and queries are resolved promptly. The role offers a varied workload within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing and monitoring the collection of outstanding customer balances</li><li>Working towards monthly cash collection targets</li><li>Building effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Preparing and distributing aged debt reports</li><li>Issuing customer statements and collection correspondence</li><li>Managing accounts that require credit restrictions or "on stop" procedures</li><li>Investigating and resolving queries that may be delaying payment</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records</li><li>Processing daily cash receipts, allocations and monthly direct debit payments</li><li>Supporting the setup of new customer accounts</li><li>Supporting the Credit Control Manager with projects aimed at improving cash collection and overall credit control processes</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience working within Credit Control</li><li>A proven track record of successfully collecting debt and delivering against targets</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload</li><li>Good knowledge of Excel</li><li>Previous experience using ERP/accounting systems, with IFS experience advantageous</li><li>A proactive, professional and positive approach</li><li>The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team</li><li>A full UK driving licence</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £30 - £32,000</li><li>Hybrid working (Three days in the office and two from home)</li><li>Opportunity to join an established business</li><li>Varied Credit Control position, with plenty of interaction across the wider organisation.</li><li>Occasional travel to other locations across the UK.</li></ul><p>For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Robert Half</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Robert Half</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjk4MjQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This well-established Consumer Goods Company based in Central London, is looking to hire a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> as part of its continued growth. The business has a motivating, rewarding and inclusive culture, and is looking for an ambitious finance professional who can add value to both the finance function and the wider business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will play a key role in overseeing finance operations and supporting the wider management team. You'll have responsibility for core finance functions - including AP, AR, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and balance sheet management - while driving process improvements, strengthening financial controls, and contributing to strategic decision-making. The role reports to the Finance Director and manages a team of three.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of three finance professionals, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and performing to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial information in accordance with UK GAAP, company policies, and relevant external regulations.</li><li>Manage the month-end close process, ensuring all postings are completed and reconciliations are finalised in line with the close timetable.</li><li>Oversee company tax matters, including corporate tax computations, VAT, compliance, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Present financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and confident manner.</li><li>Continuously assess and improve finance processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for external audit activities and manage day-to-day relationships with external stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting and corporate tax.</li><li>Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing a team.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insights.</li><li>Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong communicator, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjcwNDQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | Uxbridge</strong></p><p>I'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>14-month maternity cover</strong> basis.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul><li><p><strong>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>10% employer pension contribution</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>4-day working week</strong> - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with <strong>every Friday off</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</strong></p></li><li><p>14-month maternity cover</p></li><li><p>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</p></li></ul><h3>The Role</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the <strong>financial control, accounting and compliance</strong> function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</p></li><li><p>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</p></li><li><p>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</p></li><li><p>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</p></li><li><p>Overhead and budget variance analysis</p></li><li><p>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</p></li><li><p>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</p></li><li><p>Supporting internal and external audits</p></li><li><p>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</p></li><li><p>Leading and developing members of the finance team</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for a <strong>fully qualified accountant</strong> with <strong>5+ years' post-qualification experience</strong>, ideally gained within a <strong>manufacturing, SME or project-based environment</strong>.</p><p>You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.</p><p>Experience with <strong>IFRS / US GAAP</strong> and <strong>IFS</strong> would be advantageous.</p><p>Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.</p><p><strong>If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-path-to-node="0">The Company</h2><p data-path-to-node="1" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-126">My client is a premier venue and live events business based in East London. Following major expansion projects and the rollout of new leisure districts, this flagship organisation welcomes millions of visitors every year across a diverse portfolio of world-class events. Driven by a collaborative, values-led culture, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to join their four-person finance leadership structure.</p><h2 data-path-to-node="2">The Role</h2><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-127" data-path-to-node="3">Reporting directly to the CFO, this role takes full ownership of the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the group's core accounting records and General Ledger. Managing a direct team of four and partnering with senior heads across 25 operational departments, you will play a central role in maintaining financial discipline and modernising core systems.</p><p data-path-to-node="4">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-path-to-node="5"><li><p data-path-to-node="5,0,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-128">Inspiring, coaching, and setting clear direction for a team of four covering Accounts Payable, Revenue & Credit, Cashier, and Management Accounts.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-129" data-path-to-node="5,1,0">Overseeing group accounting operations, maintaining robust financial controls, and collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,2,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-130">Driving system optimisation and process automation across the finance function, leveraging modern IT tools and AI solutions where appropriate.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,3,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-131">Managing working capital, balance sheet reconciliations, treasury, and inputs into monthly cash flow forecasting.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="5,4,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-132">Partnering with senior managers across 25 operational business functions to ensure financial accuracy at every level.</p></li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="6">Your Profile</h2><p data-path-to-node="7">To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified finance leader who thrives when managing people, tightening controls, and driving digital transformation.</p><p data-path-to-node="8">Essential criteria:</p><ul data-path-to-node="9"><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-133" data-path-to-node="9,0,0">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years of post-qualification experience in industry or commerce.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,1,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-134">Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing direct reports within a finance function.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,2,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-135">Strong track record of achievements over 3-5 years in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="9,3,0" id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-136">Hands-on experience driving finance system improvements, process automation, or digital transformation initiatives.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-137" data-path-to-node="9,4,0">Advanced Excel capabilities and overall technical fluency, with a tech-forward mindset around automation.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_6a41091968a3b6fc-138" data-path-to-node="9,5,0">Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="10">Salary & Benefits</h2><ul data-path-to-node="11"><li><p data-path-to-node="1,0,0">Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,1,0">Bonus: Up to 20% performance-related bonus</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,2,0">Working Model: 4 days per week in their East London office (free on-site car parking provided)</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,3,0">Pension: Matched pension scheme with up to 15% company contribution</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,4,0">Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance (AXA), biennial Nuffield Health assessment, free on-site gym, and an Employee Assistance Programme</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,5,0">Financial Security: Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary for up to 2 years)</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,6,0">Holidays & Perks: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, season ticket loan, and cycle to work schem</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="11,0,0"> </p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guODgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="0 0 []">Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Datchet<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £17.00-£20.00 per hour + holiday pay (DOE)<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary with potential to become permanent<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for the right person</p><p> </p><p>We're recruiting for an experienced <strong>Credit Controller</strong> to join a busy finance team. This is a high-volume role managing a large customer ledger, so we're looking for someone with a strong accounting background and solid reconciliation experience.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>Manage a ledger of approximately <strong>700-800 customer accounts</strong></p><p>Chase outstanding debt via phone and email</p><p>Complete detailed <strong>account reconciliations</strong> and resolve discrepancies</p><p>Investigate aged debt and identify solutions to recover outstanding balances</p><p>Maintain accurate customer account records</p><p>Use <strong>Excel</strong>, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups</p><p>Work closely with the wider finance team and support with accounting duties where required</p><p>About you</p><p><strong>5 plus Credit Control experience</strong></p><p>Strong accounting background with proven <strong>account reconciliation</strong> experience</p><p>Comfortable managing a high-volume ledger of 700-800 accounts</p><p>Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and V-Lookups</p><p>Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach</p><p>Hardworking and willing to prove yourself in a new role</p><p>Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team</p><p>This is an immediate-start temporary position with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. The initial requirement is 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for someone who demonstrates they can manage the workload effectively.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4xMTkzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p>We're partnering a fast-growing, Lancashire-based, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance team.</p><p>The business operates internationally across the UK and Europe and is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by organic expansion, technology investment and acquisition. </p><p>This is a senior, hands-on Group FC role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and offering genuine scope to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to scale.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, controls and accounting operations across 12 legal entities in the UK and Europe.</p><p>Alongside ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting, you will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, private equity investors, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.</p><p>The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can bring structure, rigour and commercial thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and financial reporting process across 12 entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102</p></li><li><p>Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process and managing external audit relationships</p></li><li><p>Ensuring balance sheet integrity, including key reconciliations and intercompany accounting</p></li><li><p>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring appropriate Group adjustments and eliminations</p></li><li><p>Managing Group tax compliance, working with external advisers and local finance teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Preparing quarterly covenant and investor reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing Group cash flow and treasury, including the weekly 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li><p>Supporting banking requirements and facility utilisation</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting advice across the Group, including accounting for hedging and financial derivatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration</p></li><li><p>Working with the CFO and PE investors on Group reporting and wider finance matters</p></li><li><p>Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes as the business scales</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve automation, systems and reporting</p></li><li><p>Working with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and financial discipline</p></li><li><p>Supporting wider finance projects and system implementations</p></li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a practice background and strong technical accounting and Group reporting experience. </p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Post-qualified experience within a PE backed Group finance environment</p></li><li><p>Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations</p></li><li><p>A strong technical accounting grounding</p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with auditors, advisers, banks and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Exposure to private equity, high-growth or acquisitive businesses would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels</p></li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be hands-on, pragmatic and commercially minded. This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a reporting distance - you'll be close to the detail, but also expected to understand the wider business and contribute to its growth.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing international technology business at an important stage of its journey.</p><p>You will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity stakeholders, with the opportunity to help shape the Group's financial infrastructure as it continues to grow through international expansion and acquisition.</p><p>For someone looking for a genuine Group FC position with breadth, visibility and the opportunity to make an impact, this is an excellent time to join.</p><p>Hybrid working is offered.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjkxMjA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Avonmouth, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Avonmouth</p><p><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £30,000 - £40,000 Dependent on experience</p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email over a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNDcwMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h3 class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Credit Controller - Temporary</strong></h3><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Radley (Hybrid)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 equivalent<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 2-month contract - potential to be extended<br /><strong>Start date:</strong> 12th October<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Part-time hours would be considered if required</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are working with an established organisation based in Radley that are looking for a Credit Controller to join them on a temporary basis. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The role will involve:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments</li><li>Managing repayment plans </li><li>Supporting the fees team with termly billing</li><li>Initiating formal debt recovery where required</li><li>Liaising with debt collection agencies when necessary</li></ul><p> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>We're looking for someone with:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong Excel skills </li><li>Excellent communication and written skills</li><li>Strong organisation and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive, hands-on attitude</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDI1MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based near to Cheltenham to recruit a Group Financial Controller on a permanent basis. This role will report to the CFO and take ownership of the day-to-day finance function whilst focusing on technical accounting and financial control areas.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a great opportunity to work in a fast paced and progressive business that is looking to process improve and drive the finance function forward whilst managing a high volume and demanding cash flow environment.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Group Financial Controller position will be paying in the region of £85,000 to £95,000 per annum, 10% bonus with hybrid working (1-2 days from home) and a great prospect for future development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have worked in a fast paced, PE environment and come from a technical/controls background then this would be a great role to step into!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Oversight of month end close process (P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within the finance function, including opportunities for automation and AI, ERP optimisation and enhancements</li><li>Ensure robust balance sheet control, reconciliations and review process</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and maintenance of rolling forecasts</li><li>Cash flow forecasting and the monitoring of liquidity</li><li>Ensure effective management of debtors and creditors</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within a Private Equity backed business</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior leadership experience across a business as usual function, strong direct management and ability to coach/develop</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Previous experience within a tight cash flow control environment</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4zMzEzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£32,000 - £40,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of assigned ledgers, managing collections, query resolution, credit limits and escalations, while proactively engaging stakeholders to ensure timely payment and resolution of disputes in line with KPIs</li><li>Effectively manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, ensuring clear proactive communication and resolution of issues</li><li>Lead credit control meetings for assigned sales teams, providing updates on account status and agreeing follow-up actions</li><li>Perform regular credit checks on new and existing customers, ensuring management approved limits are appropriately applied and promptly highlighting risks and problems</li><li>Maintain accurate ledger integrity through cash posting, reconciliations, month-end statement production, and maintenance of auditable customer records and documentation</li><li>Issue final demands and agree and carry out subsequent escalation actions with company management, supporting the wider team in managing escalated accounts where required</li><li>Provide support to internal and external audit activities, ensuring full cooperation and timely provision of required information</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years credit control experience</li><li>Calm, assertive and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage issues through to resolution, while demonstrating sound judgement and escalating issues where there may be wider implications</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Excel</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively, co-operatively and productively with others both within finance and cross functionally</li><li>Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure without direction</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£32,000 - £40,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wNzI1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice </p><p>A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</p></li><li><p>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</p></li><li><p>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</p></li><li><p>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</p></li><li><p>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Experience managing external audits</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</p></li><li><p>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</p></li><li><p>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</p></li><li><p>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</p></li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>£90,000-£120,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working</p></li><li><p>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</p></li><li><p>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lancashire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£120,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MDczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can <strong>hit the ground running</strong> in a busy environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing <strong>large volumes of invoices</strong></li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with <strong>4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</strong></li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">