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Practice Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;Role Overview<ul><li>Job Title: Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li>Type: Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li>Core Purpose: Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Operations & Client Services: Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li>Deadline Tracking: Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li>Compliance & IT: Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li>Finance Support: Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li>Team & HR: Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li>Marketing & Events: Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience<ul><li>Professional Background: Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li>Leadership: Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li>Organisation: Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li>Tech Literacy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li>Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Traits: Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li>Mindset: A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li>Culture Fit: A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul>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. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T22:20:58Z

Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</h1>Robert Half is partnering with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in Employee Relations.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused HR professional to manage complex employee relations matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role offers a blend of hands-on case management, strategic business partnering, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.Location: Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home Hours: 37.5 per week<h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Role</h3>Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while strengthening HR policies, processes and management capability.You will manage sensitive workplace issues, minimise employment risks and ensure decisions are fair, consistent and compliant with UK employment legislation. You will also support employee consultation, organisational change and the development of effective people management practices across multiple locations.<h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">Key Responsibilities</h3>Employee Relations and Case Management<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and absence cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead and support investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced.</li><li>Advise managers on formal meetings, hearings, appeals and appropriate outcomes.</li><li>Provide guidance on long-term absence, occupational health, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify potential risks and encourage early intervention.</li></ul>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Develop positive working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation processes and employee relations discussions.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and workplace arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive engagement.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend improvements.</li></ul>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures and case management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent people management standards.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends and identify opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting.</li><li>Support organisational change, restructuring and wider HR projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve HR service delivery.</li></ul>Business Partnering and Team Development<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing practical and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple sites.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently.</li><li>Support the development of HR colleagues through coaching and knowledge-sharing.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Work collaboratively across recruitment, engagement and wellbeing.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">About You</h3>You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex situations independently.You will be commercially aware, proactive and comfortable challenging established practices while balancing employee fairness with organisational priorities.Ideally, you will have:<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Experience within a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability and absence cases.</li><li>Excellent judgement and the ability to interpret policies and assess evidence.</li><li>Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience improving processes, managing risk and developing management capability.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities with professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Opportunity</h3>This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee relations standards, management capability and the overall effectiveness of a wider HR function.If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role combining complex case management, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTg5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-03T09:02:30Z

Human Resources (HR) Advisor

England,
remote
Contract
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
HR Advisor - 18 Month FTCSalary: £43,000 Contract: 18-month Fixed-Term Contract Start Date: 28th September 2026 Availability: Candidates must be immediately availableRobert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on an 18-month fixed-term contract.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.The RoleAs 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.Key responsibilities will include:<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>About YouWe'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.You will ideally have:<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>What's on Offer?<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>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-01T14:25:46Z

Recruitment Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
350 - 400 GBP / Daily
Role: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: <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> Profile:The successful temporary, Recruitment Manager will have at least 5 years experience working within Talent and will be very AI fluent. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client: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. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary Recruitment Manager role will be paying circa £350 - £400 per day. This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjYzMzUxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-22T13:43:11Z

Human Resources (HR) Consultant

Rochester, Kent
remote
Contract
500 - 900 GBP / Daily
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, HR Consultant for a 6 Month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li>HR Compliance & Employment Law: Reviewing current HR practices, identifying areas of risk and ensuring the business is compliant with UK employment legislation, with a particular focus on resolving existing issues by January.</li><li>Employee Consultations: Leading and supporting employee consultation processes, including sitting down with employees, managing potentially sensitive conversations and ensuring the correct procedures are followed.</li><li>Contracts, Policies & Handbook: Reviewing and updating employment contracts, the employee handbook and HR policies to ensure they are appropriate, consistent and legally compliant.</li><li>Payroll & Holiday Pay: Supporting the resolution of historical holiday pay issues and understanding the complexities of payroll within a field-based services business, where working arrangements and pay calculations can differ.</li><li>Merit Cycle: Providing support through the recently launched merit review cycle and ensuring the business is supported through the process.</li><li>HR Systems & Data: Navigating the complexities of a US-led HR structure, including the recent Workday implementation, ADP payroll arrangements and challenges around employee data transfers between the UK and US.</li><li>Benefits: Working alongside Lockton, who are currently supporting the business with employee benefits.</li><li>General HR Support: Acting as a trusted, hands-on HR partner to the UK leadership team, providing practical advice and support across wider employee relations and operational HR matters.</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, HR consultant will have worked in services/field work previously, and have experience working in complex matrixed organisations. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is an engineering firm based in Rochester. Working pattern is flexible. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary HR Consultant role will be paying £500 - £900 p/d This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjM4MDk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-14T16:32:03Z

Assistant Accountant

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Job Title: Assistant Accountant Location: St Albans (Office-Based Full time with flexibility and Hybrid once probation passed) Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 Exclusively partnered with Robert Half<h3 data-end="340" data-start="321">The Company</h3>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.<h3 data-start="1261" data-end="1277">The Role</h3>This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.<h3 data-end="1728" data-start="1700">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-start="1975" data-end="2072">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-end="2246" data-start="2157">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-end="2412" data-start="2327">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-start="2512" data-end="2593">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-end="2625" data-start="2600">Candidate Profile</h3><ul data-start="2627" data-end="3227"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-end="2874" data-start="2822">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-end="2939" data-start="2875">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3092">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-end="3227" data-start="3175">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252">Why Apply?</h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-end="3368" data-start="3297">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-end="3435" data-start="3369">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-end="3547" data-start="3507">Brand-new, modern office environment</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzk1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-28T11:50:49Z

Management Accountant

Epsom, Surrey
remote
Temporary
200 - 250 GBP / Daily
<h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1>Location: Epsom, Surrey Duration: Immediate start until 17th/18th December 2026 Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella) Working pattern: 5 days per week, fully office-based<h3>The Opportunity</h3>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join an established education organisation on a short-term interim basis.This is an immediate requirement to provide hands-on support to a busy finance function during a period of increased workload and staff absence.The successful candidate will be stepping into a varied, all-round finance role, helping to clear an existing backlog, support day-to-day financial operations and ensure key deadlines are met.There are several immediate priorities, including preparation for an upcoming board meeting, budgeting, outstanding financial administration and payroll.This role would suit someone with previous interim experience who is confident working autonomously, can quickly adapt to new environments and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into a varied workload.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Providing all-round finance support across the organisation. </li><li>Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments. </li><li>Maintaining accurate supplier records and dealing with supplier queries. </li><li>Raising invoices for school fees and additional provision. </li><li>Reconciling bank receipts and remittances. </li><li>Liaising with local authorities regarding payments. </li><li>Monitoring aged debtors, following up on outstanding fees and investigating discrepancies. </li><li>Monitoring cash flow and bank balances. </li><li>Completing regular bank reconciliations. </li><li>Reviewing staff expense claims, checking supporting receipts and authorising payments. </li><li>Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information for board meetings. </li><li>Assisting with budgets for two schools. </li><li>Processing journals and other financial transactions, ensuring the finance system remains up to date. </li><li>Completing quarterly VAT returns. </li><li>Processing monthly payroll, including updating payroll information, reviewing reports and arranging payments. </li><li>Managing new starter and leaver information, staff payroll queries and pension queries. </li><li>Liaising with the external payroll provider and ensuring PAYE payments are made to HMRC. </li><li>Monitoring the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records and filing. </li><li>Providing general financial reporting support your line manager and assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required. </li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li>Part-qualified Management Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or with a CIMA qualification. </li><li>Previous experience completing multiple interim assignments. </li><li>Strong all-round finance experience, covering both transactional finance and management accounting. </li><li>Previous experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations. </li><li>Experience of payroll processing and administration is essential. </li><li>Sage Payroll experience would be highly beneficial. </li><li>Experience with Sage HR would also be advantageous. </li><li>Previous experience within an independent school or education environment would be beneficial. </li><li>Experience using iSAMS and iFinance would be an advantage. </li><li>Comfortable working within a small finance team and taking ownership of tasks. </li><li>Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and hit the ground running. </li><li>Strong communication skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach. </li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Immediate start required. </li><li>Contract running until 17th/18th December 2026. </li><li>Fully office-based in Epsom, five days per week. </li><li>40-hour working week. </li><li>£200-£250 per day (Umbrella). </li><li>Enhanced DBS check required, or willingness to complete the necessary checks. </li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTU5NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-03T16:21:50Z

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