<p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Management Accountant</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£45K - £50K</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Bristol</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months (with potential extension)</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Management Accounts</li><li>Identify and resolve reconciliation issues.</li><li>Provide Support to the Transactional team</li><li>Calculate and post manual provisions such as accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Manage VAT return preparation and related reconciliations.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting through accurate tracking of payments, income, costs, and project-level cash metrics.</li><li>Assist with budget/forecast preparation, including reconciliation checks for completeness and accuracy</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email a copy of your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjk2MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Management Accountant to join an established business on an initial contract for a minimum of 6 months, with potential up to 12 months. </p><p><br /> Previous manufacturing or industrial experience would be advantageous, although candidates from other industry backgrounds with the relevant management accounting experience will also be considered.<br /> Candidates who are Qualified by Experience (QBE), Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified will be considered.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Management Accountant </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 months minimum, potential up to 12 months </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based</p><p><strong><br />Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare and produce monthly management accounts</li><li>Complete month-end reconciliations </li><li>Analyse financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational expenditure</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Work closely with operational and non-finance stakeholders </li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities</li><li>Support the wider finance function as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Management Accountant or similar management accounting role</li><li>Demonstrable experience in preparing and producing monthly management accounts</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Previous manufacturing or industrial experience would be desirable but is not essential</li><li>Good Excel skills </li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to quickly adapt </li><li>Good communication skills </li><li>QBE, Part-Qualified or Fully Qualified candidates will be considered</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjM4MTg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in seeking an experienced Stock Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month contract.</p><p>Based in Wiltshire, full time on site.</p><p>This role will play a key part in supporting inventory reporting, project accounting activities, and driving insight through detailed variance analysis across a complex operational environment.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing or engineering experience and advanced SAP knowledge to make an immediate impact within a large, fast-paced business.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Ownership of inventory and stock accounting processes Investigate and explain material, labour and manufacturing variances</p><p>Analyse inventory movements and stock valuations</p><p>Support month-end and year-end reporting activities</p><p>Work closely with operational and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting Assist with project accounting, including cost tracking and profitability analysis</p><p>Review WIP (Work in Progress) balances and cost allocations</p><p>Reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts</p><p>Produce detailed management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders</p><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and reporting processes</p><p>Key Requirements</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or project-based environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory controls and costing principles</p><p>Proven experience conducting detailed variance analysis</p><p>Project accounting experience desirable</p><p>Advanced SAP experience is essential</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MjYyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>P/T: Charity Accountant (12-Month Maternity Cover)</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol, South West (some travel between sites) | <br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 3 days per week, flexible working considered |<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£45,000 FTE, pro rata | <br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Robert Half is recruiting for a respected, values-led charity looking for a part-time Charity Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You'll be the finance partner to a busy operational division generating around £4.5m in annual revenue, working closely with its senior leader and site managers.</p><p dir="ltr">It's a varied, hands-on role in a friendly, mission-driven organisation. You'll protect income, keep the numbers accurate and give leadership a clear financial picture.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Monitoring income across multiple sites, identifying and resolving anomalies</li><li>Running invoicing, raising credits and adjustments, and calculating late payment charges</li><li>Managing debt and credit control</li><li>Reconciling operational system data to external funding and producing reports for managers to action</li><li>Checking bank receipts and making sure payments are allocated correctly</li><li>Producing balance and financial reporting for the CEO, Executive Directors and Accounts</li><li>Supporting site managers with system queries and changes</li><li>Spotting opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>About you</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Experience in an accounting, finance business partnering or management accounting role. Full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or similar) is <strong>not essential</strong>; relevant experience matters more</li><li>A charity background would be beneficial but is not essential</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft skills, with good analytical and problem-solving ability</li><li>Confident handling sensitive data in line with GDPR</li><li>A strong communicator who works well with non-finance colleagues at every level</li><li>Organised, accurate and happy to use your own initiative</li><li>Experience of change management or process improvement (desirable)</li><li>A genuine interest in the charity sector</li><li>A driving licence and access to a car</li><li>Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>£40,000-£45,000 FTE, pro rata for 3 days per week</li><li>Flexible working, including some home working</li><li>28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Wellbeing benefits</li><li>A supportive, friendly team and a charity that genuinely cares</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjU0MTE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a PE-backed, acquisitive services group to recruit an Interim Treasury specialist to support through a period of transformation & growth.</p><ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 9-12 months</li><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £80,000-90,000 per annum (Daily rate potentially an option)</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol (Hybrid Working - 2 days on site, 3 remote)</li></ul><p>Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take responsibility for a blend of project and BAU focused work:</p><ul><li>Complete and embed the group cash pooling arrangement</li><li>Deliver overnight cash deposits to make better use of surplus cash</li><li>Maximise use of the group's banking facilities across entities and territories</li><li>Integrate newly acquired businesses into treasury processes and banking structures</li><li>Manage the complexity of operating across multiple currencies, including Nordic and Spanish operations</li><li>Automate manual processes, reducing entries between banking portals and the finance system</li><li>Scope, recommend and potentially implement a TMS</li><li>Produce monthly cash reporting for the board, CFO, lenders and PE stakeholders</li><li>Manage working capital and lender reporting</li><li>Monitor and report treasury and cash KPIs, including collection variances</li><li>Analyse cash positions and identify how funds can be deployed more effectively</li><li>Handle day-to-day treasury queries on cash movements and banking arrangements</li><li>Review heavily manual reporting processes and drive automation</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' solid treasury experience, with strong cash management and liquidity reporting</li><li>Track record delivering treasury projects - cash pooling, automation or system implementation</li><li>Experience in a complex, international, multi-currency group</li><li>Strong systems and automation mindset, with advanced Excel</li><li>Able to take a project with limited guidance, set out options and make recommendations</li><li>Hands-on - happy to get into the detail while keeping BAU running</li><li>Strong communicator who builds relationships with senior stakeholders and manages an offshore team</li><li>Flexible and comfortable with change; able to prioritise and know when to ask for support.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Robert Half Bristol on 01179 935400 or apply directly through this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjE4NTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis.</p><p> <strong>Role: </strong>Accounts Payable Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid</strong>: 37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p lang="en-US"> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of AP function</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Previous experience managing an accounts payable team</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities when needed</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5Ljk2ODU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Financial Controller | Bath | Hospitality</strong><br /><strong>£35,000 - £42,000</strong><br /><br />We're working with an established hospitality business in Bath that is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller to join its growing finance team.<br /><br />This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance or accounts experience who enjoys a hands-on role, working closely with operational teams and getting involved in a variety of finance activities.<br /><br /><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p>▪️ Completing daily revenue, cash and credit card reconciliations<br />▪️ Investigating discrepancies and reviewing financial transactions<br />▪️ Supporting credit control and chasing outstanding debt<br />▪️ Processing supplier invoices and payment runs<br />▪️ Maintaining financial trackers, sales forecasts and performance reports<br />▪️ Supporting month-end processes and providing financial analysis<br />▪️ Working closely with operational managers to support business performance</p><p><br /><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></p><p>▪️ Previous experience in an accounts or finance role<br />▪️ Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail<br />▪️ Good understanding of reconciliations and financial processes<br />▪️ Organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines<br />▪️ Hospitality experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential</p><p><br /><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>A varied, hands-on finance role within an established hospitality business</li><li>Opportunities for learning and career development</li><li>Generous hotel discounts and complimentary stays</li><li>Well being benefits and enhanced family leave</li></ul><p><br />Interested, or know someone who might be? Drop us a message for a confidential conversation or further details.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjU1MzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Construction & Real Estate Limited, Flax Bourton</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Construction & Real Estate Limited to recruit a newly created Head of Finance position based in Flax Bourton, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, family-owned business and play a key role in supporting its next phase of growth.</p><p>The Head of Finance will lead the finance function across a portfolio of property investment, property management, development and construction entities, whilst acting as a trusted commercial adviser to the Director and wider leadership team. This role combines financial control, business partnering, budgeting and forecasting, alongside providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>About Construction & Real Estate Limited</strong></p><p>Construction & Real Estate Limited is a multifaceted property business encompassing property management, maintenance, development, refurbishment and repairs across both commercial and residential buildings. The business specialises in Grade II Listed Buildings and manages property portfolios, investments and developments on behalf of clients throughout the South West.</p><p>Today, the business manages a variety of buildings of mixed commercial, residential, mixed use and leasehold, alongside an active pipeline of refurbishment and development projects. With ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation within the market, the business continues to expand both its own portfolio and the assets it manages on behalf of clients.</p><p><strong>The Head of Finance Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Director, you will take ownership of finance across multiple property-owning entities and managed portfolios, ensuring robust financial control whilst driving commercial performance and business insight.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning across a diverse property portfolio</li><li>Analysing property and portfolio performance, yields and profitability</li><li>Producing meaningful management information to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Business partnering with operational and property stakeholders</li><li>Ownership of month-end, year-end and management reporting processes</li><li>Managing VAT, including partial exemption considerations across mixed-use portfolios</li><li>Liaising with external accountants and advisers</li><li>Improving systems, controls and reporting processes as the business grows</li><li>Supporting and developing the finance team</li><li>Contributing to operational and maintenance review meetings through financial insight and recommendations</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Previous experience within a Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Commercial Finance Manager or Finance Business Partner role</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial control capability</li><li>Commercially minded with experience of budgeting, forecasting and business partnering</li><li>Comfortable operating within a hands-on SME environment</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude</li></ul><p>Property, construction, development or real estate experience would be highly advantageous, as would knowledge of VAT, CIS and Xero Accounting Software.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£65,000-£75,000 salary</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus your birthday as an added day of annual leave</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Direct access to the Director and senior leaders</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the finance function and wider business</li><li>Flexible, hybrid working</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys combining financial control with strategic business partnering and wants to play a visible role in the growth of a successful property and construction business.</p><p> </p><p>For further details please contact Andy Troup for a confidential chat about this exceptional opportunity.</p><p></p><p>0117 993 5404</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42OTEyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h2>Senior Finance Business Partner</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid Working<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000 + £9k car allowance<br /> <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p><h3>Shape Strategic Investment Decisions</h3><p>A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting business-critical investment programmes and long-term strategic initiatives.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on influencing decision-making, partnering with senior stakeholders, and translating complex financial data into clear business insight. You will help ensure significant investments deliver maximum value while supporting sustainable growth and organisational performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders and programme teams.</li><li>Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.</li><li>Build and review financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities and commercial proposals.</li><li>Provide meaningful insight to improve performance and support delivery of key objectives.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions.</li><li>Contribute to governance processes and ensure strong financial oversight.</li><li>Present financial information and recommendations to a range of senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record of partnering with operational and leadership teams in a complex environment.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.</li><li>Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and analytical expertise.</li><li>Experience evaluating investments, business cases or large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Confidence influencing and challenging senior decision-makers.</li><li>The ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and engaging way.</li></ul><h3>What's in It for You?</h3><ul><li>A visible, influential role with significant stakeholder exposure.</li><li>The opportunity to shape major business decisions and investment priorities.</li><li>A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Strong prospects for professional development and career progression.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to move beyond traditional reporting and play a key role in driving strategic and commercial success within a large and evolving organisation.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4wMzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business based in Gloucester for a minimum of 6 months, potentially up to 12 months.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is a hands-on role, for an experienced finance professional with previous industry experience, strong management accounting skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Duration: </strong>Minimum 6 months, with potential to 12 months </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Money: </strong>£50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance team, overseeing day-to-day activities</li><li>Oversee the preparation and production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics</li><li>Work closely with operational and senior management teams</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior management accounting role</li><li>Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential</li><li>Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Previous experience line managing, motivating and developing a finance team.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running </li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on relevant experience</li></ul><h2 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb"> </h2><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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Finance Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis. This opportunity is based in central Bristol with hybrid working + Flexible working hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid: </strong>37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, with a primary focus on accounts payable.</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports.</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses.</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li><li>Provide practical support across transactional activities when required, ensuring the team operates effectively and efficiently.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a finance, transactional finance or accounts payable team.</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities and support the team when needed.</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities or business areas.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and team development.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within the construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Experience supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxNTg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively monitor and report on monthly P&L performance and KPIs with insightful analysis to identify areas for challenge and improvement</li><li>Lead on the annual budget process, provide challenge and guidance to the Executive Team to ensure targets and assumptions are appropriate. Ensure deadlines are met and sufficient insightful analysis is provided to support approval by the Board. Support the Executive Team during budget presentations to the CEO and CFO</li><li>Review and provide steer and challenge to the monthly forecasting process, provide informative analysis to enable the CFO, Board and Executive Team to effectively monitor performance against the annual budget</li><li>Review performance of major contracts or projects against revenue and margin targets, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement</li><li>Design appropriate commission schemes that ensure sales teams are motivated to succeed </li><li>Create business models for approval of new product, price changes or project investments</li><li>Provide support to commercial and sales teams negotiating large deals, by creating bespoke bid models and challenging acceptable commercial/financial parameters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years PQE</li><li>Successful track record as an experienced finance business partner</li><li>Advanced excel skills for financial modelling</li><li>Data driven with strong analytical skills, with the ability to unite and motivate people around decisions</li><li>Deep knowledge and understanding of the financial and performance levers in the relevant business area, as well as wider business context</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, used to communicate with executive management and other stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Assistant Financial Accountant</p><p>Robert Half is helping a well-respected national charity, based in Bristol, find an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role sits at the heart of a finance function that has just implemented a new finance system, and offers genuine breadth: month end, treasury, VAT and statutory reporting, all in one seat. If you want to broaden your technical accounting experience in an organisation with a strong sense of purpose, this Assistant Financial Accountant role is worth a look.</p><h1>Role</h1><ul><li>Carry out month end accounting processes with limited supervision, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Perform monthly bank reconciliations and own a set of balance sheet reconciliations end to end</li><li>Support daily treasury activity, cash flow forecasting and banking administration</li><li>Support the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and year end statutory accounts</li><li>Help maintain finance system master data and support process improvement across the finance function</li></ul><p>As Assistant Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, with real scope to get involved in treasury, compliance and systems work alongside core month end.</p><h1>Profile</h1><ul><li>AAT qualified, or part-qualified towards ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience</li><li>Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Experience of preparing journals, including accruals and prepayments</li><li>Confident Excel user, comfortable with other Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with the organisational skills to manage competing deadlines</li></ul><p>This Assistant Financial Accountant role would suit someone who wants to learn, take on responsibility and work across the full breadth of a finance function.</p><h1>Company</h1><ul><li>A well-established national charity with a strong sense of purpose and a collaborative culture</li><li>A finance team that has recently modernised its systems and is actively improving how it works</li><li>A supportive environment with a genuine focus on development and progression</li><li>A diverse, inclusive organisation that values curiosity, creativity and collaboration</li><li>A role where you will be supported to broaden your technical accounting experience</li></ul><p>Joining as Assistant Financial Accountant, you would be part of a finance team building something better, not simply maintaining what already exists.</p><h1>Salary and Benefits</h1><ul><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with at least two days a week in the Bristol office</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Study support available for relevant professional qualifications</li></ul><p>This Assistant Financial Accountant package also includes the chance to broaden your experience across treasury, compliance and systems work.</p><p>To hear more contact !</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/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS4xMDEzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with an organisation based in Bristol to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Transactional Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol</p><p><strong>Rate: </strong>£40K with potential to increase DOE</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 Months FTC<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid: </strong>Two days in the office</p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>37.5</p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Ownership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function</li><li>Review and support on payment runs</li><li>Support and guide one member of the Transactional team</li><li>Supplier Statement reconciliations</li><li>Accruals & Prepayments</li><li>Any adhoc duties as required</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNTg2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a client based in the outskirts of central Bristol who are needing a Finance Supervisor to join them for an interim period of 2-3 months. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Supervisor </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Outskirts of central Bristol, South side </p><p><strong>Hours & working pattern: </strong>Full time hours and office based</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Flexible</p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£38,000 - £45,000 (Hourly rate equivalent)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>2 -3 months </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervising a small transactional team </li><li>Assisting with month end - accruals, prepayments </li><li>Overseeing the ledgers, reviewing, assisting with resolution</li><li>Bank/account reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience of supervising/supporting team members</li><li>Previous experience assisting monthly management accounts </li><li>Managing ledgers - AP/AR</li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Team player</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjMzNjU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a long-standing client based in North Bristol to recruit an SME Finance Manager on a 12-month FTC.</p><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£45K - £50K</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Bristol</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 12 Month FTC</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hours: </strong>36.25 hours per week</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid: </strong>Three days in and two days WFH<br /> </p><p><strong>Job Duties</strong>:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Management Accounts</li><li>Identify and resolve reconciliation issues.</li><li>Provide Support to the Transactional team</li><li>Calculate and post manual provisions such as accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Manage VAT return preparation and related reconciliations.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting through accurate tracking of payments, income, costs, and project-level cash metrics.</li><li>Assist with budget/forecast preparation, including reconciliation checks for completeness and accuracy</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Professional qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) are welcome but not essential experience is key</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role and ideally within an SME environment</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email your CV </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMTIyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">