<p><strong>Finance Manager - US</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a successful, growing organisation in a senior finance role?</p><p>Robert Half are proud to be partnered with<strong> Blake Envelopes and Packaging</strong> - the market leading, international supplier of envelopes and postal packaging, operating internationally, in their search for an outstanding Finance Manager</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Blake</strong><br /> Blake is a long‑established leader in the world of envelopes, paper and packaging, having grown for more than two decades by championing authenticity, craftsmanship and innovation in an increasingly digital world. Their portfolio spans over 1,600 envelope products - with around 40% unique to Blake - reflecting a commitment to choice, creativity and continuous improvement. Built on strong values and a dedication to real human connection, Blake combines premium quality, sustainable practices, and exceptional service, supplying over 400 million envelopes from deep stockholding to ensure fast, dependable delivery nationwide and beyond. Today, they are widely recognised as the UK's leading envelope stockist, partnering with brands across the globe and shaping the future of modern postal packaging.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager for Blake's US operations yet located in state-of-the-art offices in Yeovil, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, insightful and timely financial information across the business. Working closely with operational and commercial teams, you will help track performance, strengthen margins, improve cost control and enhance stock management. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role at the heart of a fast‑growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the creation and implementation of a new US entity within Microsoft Business Central, working closely with IT and operations teams to ensure full testing and delivery within three months.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes while analysing performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports and board packs.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with accounting standards, legislation and audit requirements while maintaining strong auditor relationships.</li><li>Support the CFO with cost centre reporting, business partnering and foreign exchange/treasury considerations.</li><li>Monitor and manage cash flow, including the development of a 13‑week cash flow forecast.</li><li>Establish robust internal controls, maintain risk registers and safeguard business assets.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.</li><li>Provide proactive commercial insights to Operations, Sales, HR and leadership teams.</li><li>Manage monthly reporting cycles, trading budgets, KPI reporting and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You are a commercially minded finance leader with strong analytical capability and exceptional attention to detail. You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels and thrive in a role where financial rigour meets operational engagement. You bring clarity, accuracy and structure, along with the ability to influence, problem‑solver and drive business performance.</p><p>Key qualities include:</p><ul><li>Strong time‑management, organisation and accuracy.</li><li>Logical, proactive and commercially aware mindset.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence decisions.</li><li>Ability to lead, mentor and support junior finance team members.</li><li>Comfortable working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline (MBA or CPA advantageous).</li><li>Recognised accountancy qualification or actively studying (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Minimum 6 years' accounting experience with proven success in a finance management or leadership role.</li><li>Strong grasp of financial principles, accounting standards and analytical techniques.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred) and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Experience producing financial statements, forecasts, cash flow reporting and business analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and excellent benefits package are offered, aligned to experience and the seniority of the role. As part of a growing international organisation, you will benefit from strong leadership exposure, professional development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in shaping Blake's growth.</p><p>While offering flexibility, this role will be based 5 days/week onsite in Yeovil, 8am-5pm with a 1 hour lunchbreak.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Andy Troup</strong> on <strong>0117 993 5404</strong> or email your CV to</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. 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<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a growing regional legal firm to recruit a Finance Director on a permanent basis based on site in Exeter, this is a great opportunity to work with the CEO to drive strategy, processes and of course the smooth running of the finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have legal experience and are keen to aid the growth of a business, drive performance and compliance alongside develop a great team then please reach out! This could be a great chance to step up into the number 1 seat…</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the financial strategy to support the firm's growth, profitability and long-term sustainability</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the CEO providing financial insight and commercial guidance</li><li>Oversee the production of monthly management accounts, boards packs and KPI reporting</li><li>Ensure robust and timely financial controls, governance and compliance</li><li>Ensure compliance with SRA accounting rules and regulatory requirements</li><li>Work closely with partners to manage cashflow, utilisation rates and profitability</li><li>Drive process and system improvements to ensure best in class practices</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience within the legal sector</li><li>Desire and ability to work both strategically and hands on when needed</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci43ODczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a global business in Wells on the recruitment of a permanent and full time Accounts Assistant to join the team.</p><p>Joining a small Finance team, this is a fantastic opportunity for an AAT studier who is keen to progress a career in Finance in a high performing and dynamic team. Our client's culture is supportive and nurturing, fostering collaboration and career progression.</p><p>This is a hybrid working position, with our client's head office located in Wells. You will be required in the office 3 days per week, 2 working from home although must be flexible to be fully office based for the first month for the induction period.</p><p>Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>Manage the full credit control process: issuing statements, monitoring aged debt, chasing overdue accounts, and allocating payments in the ERP system.</li><li>Maintain strong customer relationships while investigating and resolving invoice disputes in collaboration with sales and customer service teams.</li><li>Assess new customer credit applications, perform credit checks, conduct annual credit reviews, and escalate high risk debts when necessary.</li><li>Support accounting tasks including bank reconciliations, month end activities, and preparation of financial reports and invoices.</li><li>Handle operational finance tasks such as managing the finance mailbox, assisting with audits, and supporting with sales and purchase ledgers.</li></ul><p>Your Profile:</p><ul><li>Previous experience working in a similar transactional finance role.</li><li>AAT studier, or keen to start professional studies.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work well both independently and part of a team.</li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of £25-27k plus benefits including study support, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), private health insurance (including dental), generous pension contribution and more.</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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4xNTU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> HR Business Partner<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Shepton Mallet (Predominantly Office Based)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12 Month Fixed Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 - £60,000 DOE</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half LTD are currently supporting an organisation in their search for an experienced HR Business Partner to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on HR professional to play a key role in supporting organisational change and driving improvements in HR processes and systems.</p><p>The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders to optimise HR workflows, support business transformation initiatives, and contribute to the implementation of a new HRIS.</p><p>We are ideally looking for someone immediately available for work.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with business leaders to provide proactive HR support and guidance</li><li>Support organisational change initiatives and transformation projects</li><li>Map and improve HR workflows to drive process efficiencies</li><li>Analyse HR data to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities</li><li>Assist with the implementation and optimisation of a new HRIS</li><li>Provide hands-on operational HR support across the employee lifecycle</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or senior HR generalist role</li><li>Experience working in organisations undergoing change or transformation</li><li>Strong background in HR process improvement and workflow mapping</li><li>Experience supporting or being involved in an HRIS implementation</li><li>Comfortable analysing and interpreting HR data to inform decisions</li><li>Experience working with a blue-collar or operational workforce is highly desirable</li><li>Proactive, hands-on, and confident working in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience</li><li>Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key period of change</li><li>Collaborative team environment</li><li>Immediate start available</li></ul><p>If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys driving change and improving processes, we would love to hear from you.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTgwNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
