<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group on a Senior Group Accountant opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational performance of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p> </p><p>Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the UK. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theragnostic and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>A newly created Senior Group Accountant role that will support the opening of a new site in Reading, where you will be main point of contact leading on all finance operations. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, group reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment. You will work closely with the CFO and the wider UK finance team, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and meaningful insight to support business decisions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, providing clear commentary on financial results and variances.</li><li>Support group reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting, alongside statutory reporting, year-end audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial insight to operational stakeholders, including KPI reporting, payor analysis, pricing and contract modelling, procurement analysis and profitability reviews.</li><li>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve cost control, financial understanding and business performance.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and systems, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.</li><li>Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.</li><li>This role will support the UK expansion, with several centres expected to open across the country. As a result, some travel will be required as part of the role.</li><li>The office locations will be split between Corsham (Head Office) and Reading, with weekly attendance required in each location depending on priorities of the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><p>We are looking for a qualified Accountant with at least four years' relevant experience who is ready to take on a broad and progressive role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>A good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, financial controls and reporting requirements.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems capability.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>Experience of business partnering and communicating with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience within healthcare or a multi-site service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary</li><li>Company car</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)</li><li>Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.</li><li>Generous Life Assurance package (10 x salary, capped at 300k)</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service</li><li>Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created position offering genuine scope to shape the role, influence processes and develop alongside a growing business. You will gain exposure across the full spectrum of finance, from core financial accounting and group reporting through to commercial financial analysis, business partnering and strategic decision support.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves as a key member of the finance team.</p><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a varied, challenging and progressive role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial business partnering, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Please note any direct and third party-applications shall be sent through to Patrick Chung at Robert Half.</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45OTU2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Management Accountant</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with <strong>AJ & RG Barber Ltd</strong>, a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a rich heritage and an impressive growth story. Having expanded from a £67m business to over £195m turnover in just 14 years, Barber's continues to invest in its people, systems and operations while maintaining the close-knit culture and values of a family business.</p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join the business at a significant stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in commercial decision-making, financial reporting, data analytics and business partnering across multiple entities within the Group.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is far more than a traditional management accounting role.</p><p>You will become a trusted finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational, commercial and leadership teams with insightful analysis, costing models, pricing strategies and performance reporting. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance.</p><p>With recent ERP investment and a growing focus on business intelligence, the role offers the chance to leverage tools such as <strong>Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and advanced analytics</strong> to drive better decision-making across the Group.</p><p>The culture is collaborative, relaxed and highly autonomous. Individuals are trusted to take ownership, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting and management accounting activities across multiple Group subsidiaries.</li><li>Produce insightful monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to support business performance.</li><li>Develop robust costing, margin and pricing models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Deliver inventory, profitability and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.</li><li>Work extensively with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and data analytics tools.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes.</li><li>Support group-wide financial control, governance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across Somerset and Dorset operations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting background.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar operational environment would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with proven business partnering capability.</li><li>Experience developing costing, pricing or financial modelling frameworks.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems or data analytics tools.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity group environment.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.</li><li>Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working (typically 4 days office / 1 day home)</li><li>33 days annual leave</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li><li>Significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing, highly successful British manufacturing business</li><li>Strong family-business culture combined with commercial ambition and continuous investment</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Based at the Group's headquarters near Shepton Mallet, with travel to Dorchester and Wellington sites as required.</p><p><strong>Why Join AJ & RG Barber?</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, growing business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll have visibility across the wider Group, exposure to strategic projects, access to modern reporting tools and the chance to shape decision-making at every level of the organisation whilst enjoying the positive culture of a successful family-owned business.</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yMjE3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Analyst 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>£50,000 - £55,000 plus performance bonus, hybrid remote working and generous wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide the management team financial support and information to enable timely and accurate decision making</li><li>Use a variety of tools and techniques to interpret, analyse and understand monthly performance information, the drivers behind any cost variances and support the preparation of mitigation and action plans to resolve any issues</li><li>Extract data and compile performance reports while assisting with preparing variance analyses</li><li>Manage the monthly and quarterly financial forecasting process across designated business areas</li><li>Calculate the potential impact of risks and opportunities and support operational teams to identify and implement mitigation plans to drive profitability</li><li>Provide in-depth analysis and recommendations for the business and support strategy development and strategic direction for the wider finance team</li><li>Support the development of performance reporting metrics and management information</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)</li><li>Currently working in big 4 audit or a commercial finance role within industry</li><li>Experience of driving and delivering business results</li><li>Intermediate to advanced level Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£50,000 - £55,000 plus performance bonus, hybrid remote working and generous wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43MDM0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h1>Risk Analyst</h1><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Greater Bristol Area<br /> <strong>Benefits:</strong> 10-15% Bonus, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, 7% Pension Match, Healthcare Cashback Scheme, EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme</p><p>Are you looking for a role that offers genuine exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business-wide decision making?</p><p>We are seeking a Risk Analyst to take ownership of risk management and internal controls activities within a complex and evolving organisation. Working closely with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, you will play a key role in identifying, assessing and managing business risks while helping to strengthen governance and control frameworks.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead risk management activities across the business.</li><li>Facilitate regular risk review meetings with Executive and Senior Leadership stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain and develop risk registers and risk reporting.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in governance, controls and risk processes.</li><li>Support internal audit activities and control assessments.</li><li>Assist with controls relating to energy settlement and compliance processes.</li><li>Produce insightful reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas:</p><ul><li>Risk Management</li><li>Internal Audit</li><li>Internal Controls</li><li>Governance</li><li>Compliance</li><li>External Audit</li></ul><p>You may be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, although strong part-qualified candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.</p><p>Most importantly, you'll be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively and comfortable operating across a broad range of risk and control activities.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Direct exposure to Executive Leadership Team members.</li><li>A visible and influential position within the business.</li><li>Broad responsibilities across risk, controls and governance.</li><li>Flexible working culture with genuine flexibility around start and finish times.</li><li>Strong benefits package including bonus, pension and healthcare support.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development opportunities.</li></ul><p>If you're looking to move into a role where you can influence decision making, build senior stakeholder relationships and develop your risk and controls expertise, we'd love to hear from you.</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zODQ5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Management Accountant | Bristol A growing and established multi-site UK organisation is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant areas of management accounting while working closely with Finance, Operations, IT and senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and reconciliations, while also providing commercial insight and helping to improve financial processes and controls. The Role Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and provides meaningful insight to the wider business. You will also take ownership of the management accounting and reporting for one of the organisation's key business divisions, giving you exposure to a broad range of accounting areas and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. This would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining technical accounting, management reporting, analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts across the Group, working alongside Assistant Management Accountants. Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, investigating significant movements and providing commentary. Maintain weekly revenue data between operational and finance systems, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to resolve issues. Review monthly revenue accounting across multiple business divisions. Prepare and review intercompany cross-charges. Perform variance analysis against operational sales data. Business partner with department leads to review P&L performance, cost management and opportunities for improvement. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management accounting and reporting for a key business division. Manage areas including provisions, trust-related accounting, cash flow reporting and trade account reconciliations. Support the FP&A and Compliance functions with data for management and regulatory reporting. Work closely with IT and Finance to review and improve financial systems, processes and interfaces. Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules and liaison with external auditors. Support the Group Accountant with technical accounting requirements and changes relating to FRS 102. Provide holiday cover across the Management Accounts team through effective cross-training. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure strong communication and collaborative working. Support investment cases and ad hoc finance projects where required. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across both management and financial accounting. You will be analytical, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy4wMTQ2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Taunton (Hybrid Working Available)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an exciting and growing Taunton-based organisation in the search for a qualified accountant to join their leadership team in this pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance remit, partnering closely with senior stakeholders while leading a small finance team.</p><p>This position offers significant exposure across the business, combining financial leadership, commercial insight and operational support to help drive performance and support future growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality finance function, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead budget reviews and challenge performance to drive accountability and value for money.</li><li>Support the preparation of statutory accounts, audits and regulatory returns.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.</li><li>Oversee revenue management, invoicing and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, costing and contract evaluations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Contribute to business change and cross-functional projects with a financial impact.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance leadership, finance manager, business partnering or financial controller capacity.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.</li><li>Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring teams.</li><li>Comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role within a respected and growing organisation.</li><li>Broad remit with exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.</li><li>Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact - </p><p>Andy Troup </p><p> </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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yNDc1MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Systems Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working | South West | Competitive Salary + Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an established, market-leading organisation with the recruitment of a Systems Accountant.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining financial accounting with finance systems, reporting and process improvement. The role offers significant exposure to business transformation initiatives, finance technology and automation projects, whilst retaining involvement in core accounting activities.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, this position will act as a key link between Finance, Systems and Business Transformation teams.</p><p>The role provides an ideal blend of technical finance, systems optimisation and business partnering.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the finance systems lead, driving the effective use, development and optimisation of finance platforms and reporting tools.</li><li>Support system enhancements, upgrades, testing and implementation projects.</li><li>Work closely with finance and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency and process improvement.</li><li>Enhance reporting capabilities and improve the quality, consistency and accessibility of financial data.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting models and management information tools.</li><li>Support the integration of automation and emerging technologies into finance processes.</li><li>Assist with month-end reporting, reconciliations, journals and financial analysis.</li><li>Support internal controls, governance and finance process documentation.</li><li>Deliver training and guidance to finance users to maximise system capabilities and adoption.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong understanding of finance systems, financial reporting and accounting processes.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>Experience within a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems, Reporting or Finance Transformation role.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including advanced reporting and data analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of ERP systems, planning tools and business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Experience improving finance processes, controls and reporting frameworks.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working, 2 days onsite, 3 days remote</li><li>Salary range of £60,000-£65,000 + bonus of up to 15% _ excellent benefits</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a finance transformation programme.</li><li>Exposure to modern finance technology, automation and reporting tools.</li><li>Broad stakeholder engagement across multiple business functions.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit an ambitious qualified accountant looking to combine technical accounting expertise with finance systems, reporting, data analytics and continuous improvement within a large, complex organisation.</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yMjEzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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">