6 results for Learning And Development Manager in Exeter, Devon

Assurance & Compliance Manager

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are exclusively hiring for an Assurance & Compliance ManagerJob Vacancy: Assurance & Compliance ManagerRole Overview<ul><li>Location: Bridgend, Wales</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)</li><li>Department: Finance Business Unit</li><li>Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer (Dotted line to Head of EHS & Governance)</li></ul>About the RoleAre you a qualified accountant with a strong background in external audit or practice? We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Assurance & Compliance Manager to review, enhance, and embed our existing internal control and assurance framework.In this critical role, you will move quickly from a standing start to design, document, and test a system-enforced control environment. You will provide the Senior Leadership Team and the Board with total confidence that key enterprise risks are effectively managed.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Internal Controls: Design, document, and embed a best-in-class Internal Control Framework, including robust segregation of duties.</li><li>Framework Ownership: Maintain and enforce the Delegated Authority Matrix and overall audit readiness.</li><li>Risk Management: Collaborate across the Group to support the Risk Register review cycle, maintain the risk heat map, and track mitigation accountability.</li><li>Governance Partnership: Work alongside the Head of EHS & Governance to assess broader enterprise risk and control effectiveness.</li></ul>What We Are Looking For<ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: Strong background in practice or external audit is highly preferred.</li><li>Skills: Proven ability to build, document, and test compliance frameworks from scratch.</li><li>Mindset: A hands-on deliverer who thrives in setting up new processes and governance structures.</li></ul>Benefits Package<ul><li>Financial: 8% Company Pension scheme | Life Assurance | Sick Pay</li><li>Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays | Hybrid working</li><li>Perks & Culture: Free on-site parking | Cycle to work scheme | Regular company events</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjMzOTI0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-10T12:51:21Z

Management Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
52000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are excited to announce and excluisve opportunity which has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a rapidly growing and highly successful South Wales business. Having expanded significantly in recent years, the organisation continues to invest in its finance function and is now looking to strengthen the team with the addition of a newly created role.This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, supporting financial control, management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and business performance analysis. Long-term career progression is a genuine possibility, with the business committed to developing future finance leaders.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Initially, the role will have a strong focus on management accounting and financial control, with scope to evolve into a broader commercial finance and business partnering position as the organisation continues its growth journey.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities.</li><li>Fixed asset register management.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting and reporting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Board pack preparation.</li><li>Overhead allocations and group recharges.</li><li>Working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.</li><li>Supporting finance process improvements and system enhancement projects.</li><li>Building strong relationships with operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2><h3>Month-End Activities</h3><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Variance analysis.</li><li>Delivering management information within a 10-day month-end timetable.</li></ul><h3>Ongoing Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Supporting operational teams to improve WIP conversion and cash collection.</li><li>Business partnering with multiple operational departments.</li><li>Assisting with finance transformation and system improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>The business is open to applications from:<ul><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountants.</li><li>Part-qualified accountants actively studying.</li><li>Qualified by Experience (QBE) professionals with relevant industry background.</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience within construction, contracting, maintenance, engineering, projects or a similar project-based environment.</li><li>Strong WIP accounting knowledge.</li><li>CIS experience.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>SAP exposure.</li><li>Power BI knowledge.</li><li>Contract profitability reporting.</li><li>Housing, repairs & maintenance or social housing sector experience.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer).</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Occupational sick pay.</li><li>Private medical cover (after qualifying service).</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li></ul><h2>Career Development</h2>This is more than just a Management Accountant role. The position has been created to support a growing finance team and offers a clear pathway into Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager level positions over the coming years for the right individual.If you're looking to join an ambitious business where you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNjMwMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-06T14:35:50Z

Finance Manager

Taunton, Somerset
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Manager Location: Taunton (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Excellent BenefitsRobert Half are delighted to be supporting an exciting and growing Taunton-based organisation in the search for a qualified accountant to join their leadership team in this pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance remit, partnering closely with senior stakeholders while leading a small finance team.This position offers significant exposure across the business, combining financial leadership, commercial insight and operational support to help drive performance and support future growth.<h3>The Role</h3>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality finance function, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead budget reviews and challenge performance to drive accountability and value for money.</li><li>Support the preparation of statutory accounts, audits and regulatory returns.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.</li><li>Oversee revenue management, invoicing and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, costing and contract evaluations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Contribute to business change and cross-functional projects with a financial impact.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance leadership, finance manager, business partnering or financial controller capacity.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.</li><li>Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring teams.</li><li>Comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role within a respected and growing organisation.</li><li>Broad remit with exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.</li><li>Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li></ul>For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact - Andy Troup Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yNDc1MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-04T17:39:34Z

Senior Tax Manager

Plymouth, Devon
remote
Contract
75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Interim Senior Tax Manager South West England | 6-Month Contract | c.£75,000-£80,000 FTE equivalent, PAYE/Umbrella)Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Senior Tax Manager on behalf of a leading institution in the South West. This is a 6-month engagement within a well-established Finance team, ideal for an experienced tax professional who can hit the ground running.The RoleReporting to the Director of Finance, the Interim Senior Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of tax compliance and reporting, acting as the organisation's subject matter expert on tax matters. You'll lead a small tax team and work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant to support the year-end audit process, including tax calculations and financial statement preparation for all subsidiaries.Key responsibilities include:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Leading and developing the tax team, ensuring accurate, timely compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines</li><li>Completing tax computations for the organisation and its subsidiaries</li><li>Supporting the financial year-end and external audit process</li><li>Identifying tax savings and structural efficiencies aligned with wider strategic aims</li><li>Acting as technical tax expert, advising internal stakeholders and mitigating tax risk</li><li>Representing Finance at relevant committees and working groups, deputising for the Director of Finance where required</li></ul>About You<ul dir="ltr"><li>CCAB qualified accountant</li><li>Recognised tax qualification, or substantial relevant tax accounting experience gained within a large/complex finance function</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing a team</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li><li>Strong technical knowledge with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-finance stakeholders</li></ul>Desirable: experience within Higher Education, charity or not-for-profit sectors; knowledge of HE/charity tax legislation.The Packagec.£75,000-£80,000 FTE equivalent), engaged via PAYE or potentially day rate via UmbrellaApplyFor a confidential conversation, contact Dan Williams at Robert Half on 0117 9935414 or apply directly with an up-to-date CV.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjE0OTg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-01T13:13:51Z

Management Accountant

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading organisation to recruit a Management Accountant for its South Wales headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a successful business with ambitious growth plans and a strong market position.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts for a key business unit while partnering with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision-making.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Maintaining financial ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Statutory accounts preparation</li><li>Producing KPI reporting and performance analysis</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Assisting with year-end and interim audits</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processes</li><li>Providing cross-functional support across the wider finance team</li></ul>About YouWe're looking for a proactive and commercially aware accountant who enjoys working in a growing business environment.You will ideally have:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be newly qualified)</li><li>Strong accounting experience</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Advanced Excel capabilities</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Experience of improving financial processes and reporting</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul><li>Salary up to £50,000</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing organisation</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making</li><li>The chance to make a genuine impact within a successful and expanding business</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjYwNDY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-17T08:52:47Z

Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are exclusively hiring for a Treasury, Tax & Working Capital ManagerTreasury, Tax & Working Capital ManagerLocation: Bridgend, Wales (Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days remote) Salary: Competitive + 10% bonus + comprehensive benefits package Reports to: Chief Financial OfficerAbout the RoleAre you a hand-on, senior finance professional looking to build and shape a critical capability?As our Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager, you will transition our informal finance processes into a resilient, documented, and fully controlled function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of cash forecasting, the FX hedging programme, credit insurance, and the end-to-end working-capital cycle.This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with deep cash management exposure, including experienced Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance looking for a high-impact position. Technical tax preparation (such as transfer pricing and R&D claims) is outsourced to external advisers; your focus will be on leading tax governance and managing these strategic adviser relationships.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Cash Management (12.5%): Build and run the rolling 13-week cash forecast and daily cash positioning to establish active cash management as a standard discipline.</li><li>FX & Hedging (7.5%): Manage and fully document the FX hedging programme against contracted currency exposures and committed payables, including year-end fair-value treatment.</li><li>Working Capital & Team Leadership: Drive the end-to-end working-capital cycle. You will partner closely with Procurement and provide direct leadership to the Group Credit Controller to optimise the collection side of the cash-conversion cycle.</li><li>Tax Governance: Own the governance, risk management, and strategic relationships with external tax advisers.</li><li>Process Resilience: Transition informal, key-person dependencies into structured, documented, and scalable financial disciplines.</li></ul>What We Are Looking For<ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in cash management, treasury operations, and working capital cycles.</li><li>Skills: Strong business-partnering capabilities, excellent documentation skills, and experience managing small teams or direct reports (like Credit Control).</li><li>Mindset: A proactive builder who enjoys creating order, documenting processes, and establishing robust governance.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Financial Reward: Competitive salary plus a performance-related 10% bonus.</li><li>Retirement & Security: 8% company pension contribution and comprehensive life assurance.</li><li>Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays.</li><li>Health & Wellbeing: Paid sick pay and an active cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Culture: Regular company events and a collaborative, hybrid working environment.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU5MjM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-01T10:25:50Z