<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Payroll Manager for a 6 months FTC in Wiltshire</p><p>Key Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>* Manage the full monthly payroll cycle for all staff groups</p><p>* Prepare, verify and process all payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual variations, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.</p><p>* Ensure RTI submissions, statutory deductions, PAYE, National Insurance, Apprenticeship Levy and all HMRC requirements are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>* Reconcile monthly payroll reports and control accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are taken.</p><p>* Produce monthly and annual payroll journals for upload to the Finance system.</p><p>* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to ensure payroll integrity and audit readiness</p><p>* Maintain secure and accurate payroll records in accordance with GDPR.</p><p>* Provide support for annual statutory audit Pensions Administration</p><p>* Administer all pension schemes</p><p>* Ensure accurate contribution calculations, monthly returns and statutory submissions.</p><p>* Manage auto-enrolment processes and re-enrolment cycles in line with legislation.</p><p>* Prepare annual pension audit data, respond to auditor queries and ensure compliance with scheme rules.</p><p>* Provide guidance to employees on pension processes (not formal financial advice).</p><p>Compliance & Reporting</p><p>* Ensure all payroll and pensions processes comply with employment law, HMRC regulations</p><p>* Prepare year-end reports including P60s, P11Ds,</p><p>* Support the development and upkeep of payroll and pensions policies and guidance, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.</p><p>* Lead a review and redesign of payroll workflows to eliminate manual steps and improve efficiency</p><p>* Assist with system changes, upgrades, or implementation of new payroll or HRIS solutions where required.</p><p>* Develop and maintain efficient workflows, checklists and controls to ensure robust payroll governance.</p><p>* Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to optimise data flows and system integration Stakeholder Support</p><p>* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and pensions queries from staff.</p><p>* Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, IT and departmental managers to support payroll-related activity. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zNzA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Part-time Payroll Manager (4 days p/w) to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Strong, hands-on payroll experience with the ability to operate independently.</li><li>Experience managing UK payroll end-to-end.</li><li>Previous exposure to European payroll, ideally Germany, is essential.</li><li>Comfortable working with outsourced payroll providers.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and confidence checking payroll outputs.</li><li>Able to perform manual payroll calculations quickly and accurately.</li><li>Proactive, practical and able to hit the ground running.</li><li>Comfortable working in a standalone position with minimal supervision.</li><li>A genuine get-up-and-go attitude and willingness to take ownership.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Part-time Payroll Manager will have 3-5 years experience and have worked with both UK and European payroll. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Hospitality Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Part-time Payroll Manager will be paying circa £50-£55k Per annum pro-rata (FTE), 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjcyMTI4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation near Basingstoke in the search for a Payroll Specialist </p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive finance team, with exposure to both payroll and wider finance responsibilities.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership of payroll administration for a portfolio of clients, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while delivering an excellent level of customer service.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparing, processing and checking end-to-end payrolls</li><li>Managing starters, leavers and employee payroll changes</li><li>Processing Auto Enrolment and pension uploads</li><li>Producing payslips and completing RTI, FPS/EPS and HMRC submissions</li><li>Administering statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP</li><li>Handling payroll queries professionally and efficiently</li><li>Supporting year-end payroll processes including P60s and P11Ds</li><li>Assisting the finance team with purchase invoices and bank reconciliations during busier periods</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>1-2 years' experience across the full payroll lifecycle</li><li>A payroll qualification (or be studying towards one)</li><li>Experience using BrightPay payroll software</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills</li><li>Excellent communication and customer service abilities</li><li>The ability to manage deadlines with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Accounts payable experience would be an advantage, but isn't essential</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £28,000-£32,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working and flexible hours</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Friendly, collaborative finance team with genuine career progression</li><li>Free on-site parking</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're looking to join a stable business where you can continue building your payroll career in a varied and supportive role, we'd love to hear from you.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNjEwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit a <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong>. The Payroll Administrator will receive a salary up to <strong>£40,000 (potentially negotiable)</strong> along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working !</p><p> </p><p>Applicants who are looking for <strong>part time</strong> will be considered for this role (4 days per week or school hours)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Support the accurate and timely processing of payrolls.</li><li>Process payroll information, checking data for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Assist with payroll adjustments, advances and other payroll-related changes.</li><li>Process statutory deductions and other required payroll calculations.</li><li>Support payroll reconciliations and validation checks.</li><li>Assist with payroll reporting and compliance checks.</li><li>Process employee timesheets and investigate and manage exceptions.</li><li>Collect and process client timesheets in line with agreed deadlines.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll and employee data within our payroll systems.</li><li>Work with our Sage payroll software and a range of MSP platforms used for timesheet processing.</li><li>Manage and process information received through our in-house online timesheet system.</li><li>Complete file uploads, data transfers and integrations accurately and within required timescales.</li><li>Support the administration of third-party portals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Have a genuine interest in payroll and want to develop their knowledge.</li><li>Highly organised and have excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with numbers, data and systems.</li><li>Take ownership of their work and are committed to getting things right.</li><li>Can work to deadlines in a busy environment.</li><li>Are confident communicating with employees, colleagues, clients and third parties.</li><li>Are naturally curious and enjoy understanding how processes work.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuOTg3MzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>INTERIM INTERNATIONAL PAYROLL SPECIALIST - £250 - £280 per day (Umbrella) | 6 Month Contract | Fully Remote (UK Based)</p><p>An international organisation is seeking an experienced International Payroll Specialist to join its Global Payroll team on an interim basis. This is a hands-on opportunity supporting end-to-end payroll across Egypt, the Netherlands, Spain, the United States and Canada, while playing a key role in a global payroll systems and provider transition.</p><p>THE ROLE: You will be responsible for delivering accurate, compliant and timely payroll across multiple international jurisdictions, working closely with HR, Finance and outsourced payroll providers. Alongside BAU payroll, you'll support payroll migration, testing and continuous improvement projects.</p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>End-to-end multi-country payroll processing</li><li>Validate starters, leavers and payroll changes</li><li>Prepare payroll inputs including bonus and variable pay</li><li>Submit payrolls to outsourced providers</li><li>Review payroll reports and complete reconciliations</li><li>Resolve payroll queries from employees and stakeholders</li><li>Maintain payroll records and audit documentation</li><li>Support payroll migration, testing and process improvements</li></ul><p>Experience required:</p><ul><li>Global / multi-country payroll experience</li><li>Outsourced payroll provider experience</li><li>Workday or similar HRIS - Advanced Excel and reconciliations</li><li>Strong stakeholder communication</li></ul><p>£250 - £280/day Umbrella | 6 months initially | Fully remote | UK based only</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDM5MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Payroll Administrator - Hartley Wintney - £32000 - Permanent - Office based</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented <strong>Payroll Administrator</strong> to join our team. You will be responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll, maintaining employee records, and ensuring payroll-related queries are handled efficiently and professionally.</p><p>This is a key role within the Finance/HR function, requiring excellent attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process monthly/weekly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including starters, leavers, salary changes, benefits and deductions.</li><li>Process statutory payments and deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and other applicable deductions.</li><li>Ensure payroll information complies with current legislation and company policies.</li><li>Reconcile payroll reports and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and submit relevant payroll reports and documentation.</li><li>Manage payroll-related queries from employees and resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Liaise with HR, Finance, pension providers and other third parties as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure payroll documentation is securely stored.</li><li>Assist with year-end payroll activities, including P60s and other statutory reporting.</li><li>Support payroll audits and provide information as required.</li><li>Keep up to date with changes to payroll legislation and regulations.</li><li>Contribute to improving payroll processes, controls and systems.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information.</li><li>Numerate with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Able to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.</li><li>A clear and confident communicator.</li><li>Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.</li><li>Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and payroll/HR systems.</li><li>Committed to accuracy and delivering a high standard of service.</li></ul><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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS4xODEwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li><strong> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</strong></li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, <strong>particularly around revenue recognition</strong>, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-section-id="1rg74ny" data-start="0" data-end="73">Monthly close and group financial reporting, including Board commentary</li><li data-end="133" data-start="74" data-section-id="4xfm33">Cash flow, P&L forecasting, budgeting and working capital</li><li data-section-id="1p2eb71" data-start="134" data-end="190">Company performance reporting and GM business partnering</li><li data-start="191" data-section-id="124fhqk" data-end="234">Management P&L and profitability analysis</li><li data-section-id="1c340n0" data-start="235" data-end="298">Financial controls, audit and compliance across five entities</li><li data-end="344" data-start="299" data-section-id="o9n5b1">VAT, tax, payroll and regulatory compliance</li><li data-end="399" data-section-id="oegnm5" data-start="345">Manage finance team and hotel Finance Administrators</li><li data-end="443" data-start="400" data-section-id="1ixg6pm">Group CapEx, OpEx and supplier management</li><li data-end="515" data-start="444" data-section-id="78dfcz" data-is-last-node="">Finance automation and systems integration </li><li>System - Xero </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be qualified and have experience in the hospitality industry. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p>Please note, this role requires you to be onsite in North London 5 days per week. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Hospitality Business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £350-£400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjMxMjM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h3>Finance Manager / Practice Accountant | Central London </h3><p><strong>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading award-winning architectural practice to recruit a Finance Manager / Practice Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on finance professional looking for a broad role with genuine ownership across the entire finance function. Working closely with the Principals, you'll play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, improving financial processes, and driving commercial insight across the business.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function whilst providing detailed management information, budgeting support and commercial analysis to help drive business performance.</p><p>This is a varied position that offers exposure to all aspects of finance, including:</p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Revenue recognition and project accounting</li><li>Payroll, VAT, pensions and statutory compliance</li><li>Sales ledger, purchase ledger and credit control</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders</li><li>Financial planning and commercial analysis</li><li>Managing audits and year-end processes</li><li>Supporting systems improvements, automation and AI-driven reporting initiatives</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're keen to speak with individuals who possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (QBE candidates will also be considered)</li><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience working within an SME environment</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems</li><li>A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement</li></ul><h3>Nice to Have</h3><ul><li>Experience within architecture, construction, engineering or project-based businesses</li><li>Exposure to project accounting and revenue recognition</li><li>Experience working with Xero or project accounting systems</li></ul><h3>Package & Benefits</h3><ul><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office)</li><li>Study support available</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>One week working abroad allowance</li><li>Supportive and collaborative culture</li><li>Broad exposure to senior leadership and business strategy</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact within a growing and highly regarded business, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yNTQzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>People Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £41,500<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sites</p><p><strong>About the opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.</p><p>This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.</p><p>The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.</p><p>Key areas of responsibility will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>We're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Who this role could suit</strong></p><p>This opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:</p><p>An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.</p><p>A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.</p><p>Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.</strong></p><p>Robert Half are managing this recruitment process on behalf of the organisation.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMDI1NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant - Central London - Hybrid</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent hire - £55,000 - £60,000 DOE</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing, specialist recruitment firm to hire a newly created Management Accountant position.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant<strong> </strong>looking for a broad, hands-on role within a growing SME environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Company:</strong></p><p>The business is an established UK-based talent and recruitment organisation operating across specialist technology, data, digital and transformation markets. It has an international presence and the organisation works with a range of high-profile global clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>Reporting directly into the CFO, this is a newly created position driven by continued business growth.</p><p>The role will provide broad exposure across financial accounting, management reporting and commercial finance, including:</p><ul><li>Ownership of the month-end close</li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and MI packs</li><li>Detailed variance analysis</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Payroll</li><li>VAT and other statutory finance responsibilities</li><li>Liaising with external auditors</li><li>Supporting the CFO with ad hoc requests or projects</li><li>Helping to improve and develop finance processes as the business continues to scale</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><p>We are ideally looking for someone who is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or recently qualified.</p><p>You could be:</p><ul><li>An industry-trained Management Accountant looking for a broader role with greater ownership</li><li>A newly qualified accountant from practice looking to make the move into industry</li><li>Good communication skills, ability to work with senior stakeholders</li><li>Proactive, desire to learn etc</li></ul><p> </p><p>Package:</p><ul><li>£DOE</li><li>Hybrid working - three days in the office and two days from home</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Pension</li><li>More TBC</li></ul><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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjM2NzU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Recruitment Manager for a 6 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Talent strategy & workforce planning</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Recruitment process optimisation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">ATS selection & implementation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Using AI across talent acquisition and recruitment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">EDI considerations</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Understanding the legal & ethical implications of AI in recruitment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving the overall candidate and hiring-manager experience</li></ul><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, Recruitment Manager will have at least 5 years experience working within Talent and will be very AI fluent.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is an AI Think Tank, based in Westminster. You will work 2 days per week from their office and 3 days from home.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary Recruitment Manager role will be paying circa £350 - £400 per day. This is 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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjYzMzUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a chain of hotels and event spaces based in London.</p><p>Supporting the business and multiple locations this role will involve:</p><ul><li>Monthly close within five working days for every entity, plus monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the board with clear commentary on performance, variances, and forward risks.</li><li>Weekly rolling 13-week cash forecast, monthly P&L reforecast, and group working capital management, including the deposit ledger and intercompany balances.</li><li>The annual budget process across the group, built with each GM and the leadership team.</li><li>Hotel performance reporting on a departmental basis, with RevPAR, GOPPAR, GOP, payroll cost, and F&B GP visible at each site.</li><li>You will partner with each GM on the financial performance of their site.</li><li>Rebuild the management P&L and put in place the supporting trackers to expose profitability across departments, menus, products, and event types.</li><li>The financial control environment: controls, invoice standards, audit readiness, the year-end audit relationship across all five entities, and the group's regulatory, licensing, and insurance obligations. Statutory and tax compliance for all five entities VAT across a multi-rate environment, corporation tax, PAYE and NI, franchise reporting and royalty compliance.</li><li>Manage the relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and HMRC.</li><li>Payroll oversight across the group, including tronc administration and compliance with the Employment Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. </li></ul><p>Details:</p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 DOE</li><li>5 days onsite</li><li>Travel to different location</li><li>Benefits</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS4zNzEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) to be based in Devizes, Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>The Opportunity;</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Devizes is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities;</p><p>Lead, develop and support a finance team </p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across distinct business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>Candidate Profile;</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate: Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.</p><p>Strong management accounting and financial reporting capability.</p><p>Experience within a multi-revenue stream or multi-division business.</p><p>Knowledge of VAT, audit, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.</p><p>Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.</p><p>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and operationally.</p><p>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with senior leadership.</p><p>What's on Offer;</p><p>£70,000 salary. 12-month fixed-term contract starting in December.</p><p>Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team.</p><p>Varied role combining operational finance, commercial analysis and strategic projects.</p><p>Stable, successful business with ambitious growth plans.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41NjQwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Marine Broker in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Management Accountant for 10 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Management Accountant to assist them for 10 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li data-start="166" data-section-id="162ezyv" data-end="297">Manage month-end close for seven sets of accounts across the UK, Germany, USA and Greece, including dual-currency accounting.</li><li data-start="298" data-section-id="1fqp131" data-end="496">Take full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, bank reconciliation reviews, FX revaluations, income recharges and nominal ledger analysis.</li><li data-section-id="3sfj2a" data-end="572" data-start="497">Perform intercompany reconciliations and manage intercompany billing.</li><li data-end="763" data-section-id="17on7wi" data-start="573">Work closely with Hamburg and Greece payroll agents to validate monthly payroll, process payroll journals into Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and complete payroll reconciliations.</li><li data-end="878" data-section-id="1iyck12" data-start="764">Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory returns, including VAT, Confirmation Statements and ONS returns.</li><li data-section-id="1pjo819" data-end="941" data-start="879">Support budgeting and rolling forecast (RF) preparation.</li><li data-section-id="1kkofkr" data-end="1090" data-start="942">Assist the Finance Manager with statutory audit requirements, preparing supporting documentation and liaising directly with external auditors.</li><li data-end="1185" data-section-id="shtn05" data-start="1091">Perform third-party broker reconciliations and maintain/reconcile statements of account.</li><li data-section-id="1jaqq57" data-end="1307" data-start="1186">Support the Singapore finance team by providing financial information and resolving accounting queries as required.</li><li data-section-id="wyqf2b" data-end="1431" data-start="1308" data-is-last-node="">Liaise with German and Greek accountants regarding statutory accounts and tax matters relating to the Hamburg branch.</li></ul><p>The successful interim Accountant will have 3+ years experience <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £22-£25p/h (DOE)</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5Ljg3Mzk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. </p><p>The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;</p><p>Role Overview</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li><strong>Core Purpose:</strong> Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Operations & Client Services:</strong> Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li><strong>Deadline Tracking:</strong> Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li><strong>Compliance & IT:</strong> Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li><strong>Finance Support:</strong> Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li><strong>Team & HR:</strong> Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li><strong>Marketing & Events:</strong> Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul><p>Essential Skills & Experience</p><ul><li><strong>Professional Background:</strong> Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li><strong>Organisation:</strong> Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Tech Literacy:</strong> Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li><strong>Traits:</strong> Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li><strong>Culture Fit:</strong> A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul><p>The position of Practice Manager will be paying competitively based on suitable experience, it is 100% based onsite at the client premises - there are free parking and excellent facilities available. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a specialist technology services provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Financial Controller you will work closely with the CFO and take responsibility for core financial reporting and commercial development. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of quarterly consolidated reporting for UK and foreign entities</li><li>Production of individual and consolidated group financial statements</li><li>Review of monthly management accounts</li><li>Develop, maintain and improve the financial control environment</li><li>Production of the company/group business plan and budget to aid in strategic development and growth</li><li>Management of working capital and cashflow, through regular cashflow forecasting</li><li>Production of regular monthly and other periodic financial returns to banks, ensuring compliance with banking covenants</li><li>Working with the CFO to prepare business cases and financial models for new sites and customers</li><li>Integration of new companies</li><li>Tax compliance ownership - VAT, corporation tax, payroll, CIS</li><li>Liaison with insurance brokers and other advisors as required</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Chartered Accountant most likely from a large accounting firm and with a number of years experience post practice and technically strong in accounting across group environments. This is an excellent development opportunity within a specialist technology area that offers excellent career certainty and growth.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Financial Controller is based in the office in Milton Keynes for 2-3 days and 2-3 from home with some travel across UK locations expected and is paying £80-100K + Bonus + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjE5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Analyst for a Portsmouth based client on a temporary basis. </p><p>We are looking for an individual with strong accounting and finance expertise who can develop a comprehensive suite of finance and finance/HR reporting tools, dashboards, forecasting models and board-level reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Design and develop finance dashboards and reports with meaningful KPIs and benchmarks, providing management with clear visibility of organisational performance.</p><p>* Build and implement an automated monthly payroll journal process from Sage Payroll into AccountsIQ, ensuring a consistent and efficient month-end process.</p><p>* Develop integrated HR and finance reporting, including absence and sickness metrics alongside payroll and cost data, to support informed decision-making.</p><p>* Design forecasting templates and reporting mechanisms that can be used by both the finance team and budget holders across the organisation.</p><p>* Create professional Board and Finance Committee reporting templates, together with a concise monthly update for wider business use.</p><p>* Automate reporting and data processes wherever practical whilst ensuring systems remain straightforward for the finance team to maintain and use.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci44Mzk4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Wantage </strong>to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. This role is <strong>term time only!</strong> The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension.</p><p> </p><p>Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor - 18 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> 28th September 2026<br /> <strong>Availability:</strong> Candidates must be immediately available</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Adviso<strong>r</strong> on an 18-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with particular strength in end-to-end employee relations. Alongside your advisory expertise, you'll play an important role in using HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted advice across a broad range of HR matters. You will take ownership of employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, whilst also supporting the business with meaningful HR insights and reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability matters.</li><li>Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people-related issues.</li><li>Ensuring HR advice and processes are consistent, fair and aligned with employment legislation and company policies.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records and producing regular HR reports and MI.</li><li>Analysing HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insights to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the production and development of HR dashboards and reporting.</li><li>Using HR data to help inform workforce planning and wider people decisions.</li><li>Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a generalist HR environment.</li><li>Strong, demonstrable experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases.</li><li>A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to provide confident, pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience working with HR data, MI and reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and the ability to turn HR data into clear, meaningful insights.</li><li>Power BI experience would be highly desirable, particularly where used to develop dashboards or support HR reporting.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and hit the ground running.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>18-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Ideal start date of 28th September 2026</li><li>The opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact.</li><li>A varied HR Advisor role combining employee relations, HR advisory and people data/reporting.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Our client is a growing e-commerce business, built on a strong B2B foundation and a passion for creating standout e-commerce brands. Over the years, they've grown into a business that specialises in developing successful online brands and importing high-quality products for retailers across multiple sectors.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p>* Own day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting in Xero, including purchase and sales ledgers, invoice processing, coding, supplier/customer queries and expenses management.</p><p>* Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and key balance sheet/control accounts, including trade finance facilities, foreign currency balances and related FX transactions, liaising with banks/providers where required.</p><p>* Own the month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortisation, fixed asset schedules and preparation through to trial balance.</p><p>* Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, with variance analysis and concise commentary for review.</p><p>* Prepare weekly cash flow reporting and highlight key movements, variances and upcoming requirements.</p><p>* Run the payroll process, including reconciliations, journals and associated payments/records.</p><p>* Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring supporting reconciliations and records are complete.</p><p>* Support budgeting, forecasting and actual-versus-budget analysis.</p><p><strong>Benefits of this role:</strong></p><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>Job title - Finance & Accounting Officer <br></li><li>Salary - £DOE<br></li><li>Hybrid structure - 3 days on site , 2 days WFH<br></li><li>Location - Borehamwood (parking on-site)<br></li><li>28 holidays including BH<br></li><li>Pension Scheme<br></li><li>Casual dress<br></li><li>Modern office<br></li><li>Team lunches and nights out<br></li><li>Discount on products<br></li></ul> <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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNTk0MTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">