<p>I'd update the advert to reflect what Vijaya is actually screening for and push the rate up to attract stronger Azure specialists.</p><h2>Azure DevOps Engineer / Senior DevOps Engineer | Azure, Databricks & CI/CD | £650-750/day via Umbrella | London Hybrid</h2><p>We're supporting a leading global consulting organisation seeking a <strong>hands-on Azure DevOps Engineer</strong> to join a major enterprise transformation programme.</p><p>This role is focused on the deployment, automation and support of Azure platform services, working closely with engineering, data and cloud teams to deliver robust CI/CD solutions across a modern Azure estate. We're looking for genuine Azure DevOps practitioners rather than Delivery Managers, Scrum Masters or purely infrastructure-focused consultants.</p><h3>Assignment Details</h3><ul><li>📍 London (1-2 days per week)</li><li>📅 Initial 6 months with extension potential</li><li>💷 £650-750/day via Umbrella</li><li>🚀 Immediate/short-notice starts preferred</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong hands-on <strong>Azure DevOps</strong> and/or <strong>GitHub Actions</strong> experience</li><li>Building and supporting <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> within Azure environments</li><li>Deploying and supporting Azure services including: <ul><li>Azure Data Factory (ADF)</li><li>Azure Databricks</li><li>Azure Synapse</li><li>Azure Data Lake</li></ul></li><li>Infrastructure as Code using: <ul><li>Terraform</li><li>Bicep</li><li>ARM Templates</li></ul></li><li>YAML pipeline development</li><li>Azure platform engineering and cloud deployments</li><li>Git version control and release automation</li><li>Experience working across production Azure environments</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>AKS / Kubernetes</li><li>PowerShell or Python scripting</li><li>Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-400, AZ-305)</li><li>Consulting or enterprise-scale programme experience</li><li>Financial Services, Government, Retail or Enterprise experience</li></ul><h3>What We're Looking For</h3><p>The ideal candidate will demonstrate recent project experience where they have:</p><ul><li>Built or maintained Azure DevOps or GitHub deployment pipelines</li><li>Delivered Azure Data Factory and/or Databricks deployments</li><li>Worked hands-on across Azure engineering environments</li><li>Operated as a senior Azure DevOps Engineer rather than solely a people manager or project lead</li></ul><p>As part of becoming an Associate Consultant, successful candidates will be subject to financial, criminal and referencing checks.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS44OTgyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Fund Accounting Manager | Real Estate & Investment Management | Central London | £60,000-£64,000 | 12-Month FTC</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading international investment management business to recruit a Fund Accounting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role. <strong>The role is available to start within the next month, so candidates will need to be immediately available or currently serving their notice period.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant, ideally ACA qualified, who has trained within audit and gained experience auditing investment management businesses, funds or asset management clients.</p><p> </p><p>The role sits within a specialist finance team and provides broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, financial controls and client reporting. You will work closely with fund managers, asset managers, clients and external service providers, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from audit into a broad fund accounting role.</p><p> </p><p>The position would suit someone who has developed a strong understanding of financial reporting and controls through auditing funds or asset management clients and is now looking to take greater ownership of the numbers, develop their stakeholder management skills and gain direct exposure to the investment management environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reporting for a portfolio of UK and European real estate funds, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.</li><li>Reviewing financial statements and challenging accounting treatments to ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant fund reporting requirements.</li><li>Presenting financial reporting to clients, responding to queries and building strong, long-term stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across the funds.</li><li>Overseeing VAT and CIS reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and filing requirements.</li><li>Acting as a key finance contact for fund teams, asset managers, operations teams and clients, providing technical accounting and financial support.</li><li>Working closely with third-party administrators, external auditors, tax advisers and other service providers to ensure high-quality delivery.</li><li>Coordinating year-end audit processes, managing technical queries and ensuring recommendations arising from external reviews are addressed.</li><li>Supporting the financial management of funds through cash flow monitoring, financial governance and operational oversight.</li><li>Leading the financial onboarding of new clients and mandates, helping to establish appropriate reporting processes, controls and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Supporting tender processes and the appointment of new external service providers where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountant (ACA qualified).</li><li>Audit-trained with experience auditing funds, asset management or investment management clients.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles and financial controls, ideally with exposure to IFRS.</li><li>Experience working with asset management, investment management, real estate, funds.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to understand and challenge financial reporting.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credible relationships with clients, fund managers, asset managers and external advisers.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in developing beyond a traditional audit role.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Direct exposure to UK and European real estate funds and investment management.</li><li>Broad responsibility across financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, cash flow and client reporting.</li><li>Significant stakeholder exposure, working closely with fund managers, asset managers, clients and senior finance professionals.</li><li>The opportunity to develop commercially and build experience beyond a traditional external audit environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified auditor looking to make the move into industry and develop a career within fund accounting and investment management.</p><p> </p><p>If you have spent your training contract auditing asset management or investment management clients, this role offers the opportunity to take the knowledge you have developed in audit and apply it directly within a specialist finance environment.</p><p>You'll gain exposure to real estate funds, financial reporting, IFRS, financial controls, client relationships and fund operations, while working closely with experienced finance and investment professionals.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzQ5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Customer Service Specialist</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 - £35,000 per annum<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, office-based<br /><strong>Experience:</strong> Minimum 2 years' relevant experience</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are recruiting for a Customer Service Specialist to join a growing international business operating within the mobile technology and consumer electronics sector.</p><p>The business specialises in the distribution of pre-owned and refurbished mobile devices, working with leading consumer technology brands and retailers to deliver a range of customer programmes, including mobile phone trade-ins, device buy-backs and refurbished device sales.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer service professional to join a growing team, supporting customers across the UK and wider EMEA region.</p><p>You will be responsible for delivering an excellent customer experience across telephone, email and live chat, handling enquiries, resolving complaints and managing queries relating to orders, trade-ins, payments, returns and warranties.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Provide customer support via telephone, email and live chat across multiple customer programmes.</p></li><li><p>Handle enquiries relating to mobile device trade-ins, buy-backs, refurbished device sales and associated services.</p></li><li><p>Support customers throughout the trade-in process, including submissions, device receipt, inspections and valuations.</p></li><li><p>Respond to queries regarding orders, payments, refunds, credits and payment status.</p></li><li><p>Manage returns, replacements and warranty claims, ensuring cases are resolved efficiently.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of customer complaints, providing timely resolutions and escalating more complex issues where necessary.</p></li><li><p>Work towards customer service KPIs, including service levels, response times and first-contact resolution.</p></li><li><p>Accurately record customer interactions, enquiries and outcomes within the relevant ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with internal departments, including logistics, quality control and finance, to resolve outstanding customer queries.</p></li><li><p>Follow established procedures and ensure compliance with data protection requirements, including UK GDPR.</p></li><li><p>Identify recurring customer issues and recommend improvements to processes and service delivery.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>At least 2 years' experience within a customer service or contact-centre environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience handling customer enquiries across telephone, email and live chat.</p></li><li><p>A strong understanding of customer service KPIs and working towards performance targets.</p></li><li><p>Experience using ticketing systems or customer relationship management (CRM) software.</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage multiple enquiries and processes simultaneously.</p></li><li><p>A calm, professional and empathetic approach when dealing with customer complaints.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately maintain customer records.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of data protection and customer confidentiality.</p></li><li><p>Basic knowledge of mobile devices and common smartphone queries.</p></li><li><p>Flexibility to work shifts, including occasional weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.</p></li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li><p>Experience within the mobile phone, telecommunications, electronics or e-commerce sectors.</p></li><li><p>Previous exposure to device trade-in, buy-back, warranty or refurbished technology programmes.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting multiple brands or customer programmes within an outsourced or BPO environment.</p></li><li><p>Additional European language skills, such as French, German, Spanish or Italian.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of the Consumer Rights Act 2015.</p></li></ul><h3>The Company</h3><p>You will be joining an established international business operating within the global mobile technology and refurbished device market.</p><p>With operations across the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, the organisation works with major technology manufacturers, retailers and commercial partners to extend the lifecycle of mobile devices and support the growing secondary technology market.</p><p>The business has an entrepreneurial culture, placing real emphasis on teamwork, flexibility, accountability and continuous improvement. As its customer programmes continue to expand, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing operation.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44Nzg4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant (Permanent Role) | Energy & Infrastructure | Central London, Manchester or Ipswich (Hybrid Working) | £62,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK energy organisation delivering one of the country's most significant long-term infrastructure programmes. As the programme continues to develop and progress through its next stages, the finance function is growing, creating an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join the Financial Control team.</p><p> </p><p>The role can be based from either the Central London, Manchester or Ipswich office, with hybrid working available.</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a newly established, hands-on financial accounting role requiring someone with proven experience in both working capital management and stock/inventory accounting.</strong> The successful candidate will take ownership of working capital reporting, inventory records and month-end analysis, while contributing to wider financial reporting, technical accounting and control activities. Candidates with backgrounds in manufacturing, FMCG, retail or other stock-intensive industries are likely to be particularly well suited to this opportunity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of working capital reporting, including detailed reconciliations, management analysis and monthly KPI monitoring.</li><li>Develop and produce the month-end working capital reporting pack, including variance analysis and insightful commentary.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve working capital forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes.</li><li>Support the design and development of inventory accounting processes, taking full ownership of maintaining and controlling inventory records.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate and resolve reconciling items, and improve the accuracy and auditability of financial schedules.</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly management reporting and annual statutory financial statements.</li><li>Assist with regulatory reporting and monthly submissions for consolidation.</li><li>Provide technical accounting support, including preparing accounting papers and assessing significant transactions against IFRS requirements.</li><li>Support internal and external audit queries, ensuring robust supporting documentation and financial controls.</li><li>Develop, maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks, including the controls matrix, policies and procedures.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA), although finalists with just 1-2 exams remaining will also be considered.</li><li>Strong, hands-on financial accounting experience, particularly across month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li><strong> Demonstrable working capital experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory/stock accounting. This is a key requirement for the role.</strong></li><li><strong>Practical experience managing or accounting for stock/inventory, ideally gained within manufacturing, FMCG, retail, distribution or another stock-intensive environment. This is a key requirement for the role.</strong></li><li>Experience managing working capital balances, understanding cash flow movements and producing meaningful working capital analysis.</li><li>Strong understanding of Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes.</li><li>Background gained within an industry environment, ideally manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, FMCG or retail.</li><li>Excellent technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS.</li><li>Experience of the Regulatory Asset Base (RAB) model would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>Candidates from pure audit backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable, as this role requires practical, financial accounting experience and direct involvement in working capital and inventory accounting activities.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>£62,000 base salary.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday.</li><li>Generous pension scheme - up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Hybrid working, with offices available in Central London, Manchester or Ipswich.</li><li>Access to a benefits portal, offering additional benefits such as private healthcare, electric car schemes and discounted gym memberships.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Financial Control team at an exciting stage in the development of a major UK infrastructure programme. As the business continues to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key financial accounting activities, help establish and improve processes, and gain exposure to a wide range of complex accounting areas.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with experienced finance professionals and interact with stakeholders across the wider programme, giving you valuable commercial exposure beyond traditional financial reporting. From working capital and inventory accounting through to regulatory reporting, technical accounting and financial controls, the role offers the opportunity to develop a broad and valuable skill set within the energy sector.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuOTM1NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1> </h1><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are seeking a hands-on SAP Cloud ALM Migration Consultant to assess an existing SAP Solution Manager environment and support the migration of relevant capabilities into SAP Cloud ALM.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP technical specialist who combines architectural expertise with hands-on delivery skills. The initial engagement will focus on reviewing the current landscape, identifying what can be migrated directly to Cloud ALM, recommending practical alternatives where gaps exist, and supporting the wider transition away from SAP Solution Manager.</p><p>The environment is already established, with a Cloud ALM tenant provisioned and basic configuration in place. As a result, this role is focused on assessment, migration planning, technical enablement, and knowledge transfer rather than a full end-to-end implementation.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Assess the existing SAP Solution Manager landscape, configuration, usage, and integrations.</li><li>Review current capabilities and determine their suitability for migration to SAP Cloud ALM.</li><li>Identify features that can be migrated on a like-for-like basis and define migration approaches.</li><li>Evaluate functionality gaps and recommend alternative solutions where direct Cloud ALM equivalents do not exist.</li><li>Support technical configuration and enablement activities within Cloud ALM.</li><li>Work closely with SAP Basis teams on connectivity, infrastructure, and technical integration requirements.</li><li>Review relevant tools and integrations, including areas such as transport management, monitoring, and third-party integrations.</li><li>Produce clear documentation covering findings, migration recommendations, risks, dependencies, and next steps.</li><li>Advise on future opportunities to leverage additional SAP Cloud ALM capabilities, including monitoring, alerting, reporting, and operational management.</li></ul><h2>Required Experience</h2><ul><li>Strong hands-on experience with SAP Solution Manager.</li><li>Practical experience with SAP Cloud ALM.</li><li>Previous involvement in Solution Manager to Cloud ALM assessments or migration projects.</li><li>Ability to assess complex SAP environments and provide clear technical recommendations.</li><li>Experience translating business and technical requirements into practical migration plans.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.</li></ul><br><p> </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/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS42NjIxNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Payroll & Benefits Specialist</h1><p>Location: Heathrow<br />Contract: Interim - 3 months initially<br />Working pattern: 3 days per week<br />Pay rate: £20-£22 per hour + holiday pay</p><h2>The Opportunity:</h2><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a busy team on an initial 3-month interim contract based in Heathrow, working 3 days per week.</p><p>This is a varied role covering end-to-end payroll, pensions and employee benefits administration across multiple entities in the UK and Ireland. You will act as the key point of contact for payroll and benefits, ensuring processes are accurate, compliant and delivered within agreed deadlines.</p><p>Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, you will play an important role in maintaining payroll accuracy, supporting employees with queries and ensuring the smooth administration of a broad range of employee benefits.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li><p>Manage the end-to-end payroll process across multiple UK and Ireland entities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to coordinate payroll activities.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Prepare, validate and reconcile monthly payroll data, reviewing payroll outputs and processing employee changes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Manage payroll year-end activities, statutory reporting and regulatory submissions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Oversee pension administration, auto-enrolment requirements and submissions to pension providers.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Administer employee benefits, including private medical insurance, salary sacrifice vehicle schemes, cycle to work and pensions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Coordinate benefits renewals, liaise with providers and ensure employee benefits are accurately maintained.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, statutory requirements and internal controls.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails, supporting internal and external audit requests.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Act as the main point of contact for payroll and benefits queries, providing timely guidance to employees and managers.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Support payroll system improvements, new provider implementations and initiatives to improve data quality and reporting.</p><br><br></li></ul><h2>Skills & Experience Required:</h2><ul><li><p>Significant payroll administration experience, ideally within a multi-entity environment.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Proven experience managing multiple payrolls simultaneously across different business units.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory requirements and year-end processes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience administering employee benefits, including pensions and auto-enrolment.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience working with external payroll providers and benefits vendors.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience using ADP platforms, including iHCM, is essential.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and organisational skills.</p><br><br></li><li><p>The ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines independently.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with employees, managers and external providers.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience:</h3><ul><li><p>Experience supporting Irish or international payrolls.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience working within a multinational or global organisation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll accreditation.</p><br><br></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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>HR Advisor - 18 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £43,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 18-month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> 28th September 2026<br /> <strong>Availability:</strong> Candidates must be immediately available</p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading organisation to recruit an experienced HR Adviso<strong>r</strong> on an 18-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can provide high-quality, pragmatic HR advice across the employee lifecycle, with particular strength in end-to-end employee relations. Alongside your advisory expertise, you'll play an important role in using HR data and reporting to support informed decision-making across the organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Advisor, you will work closely with managers and stakeholders, providing trusted advice across a broad range of HR matters. You will take ownership of employee relations cases from initial advice through to resolution, whilst also supporting the business with meaningful HR insights and reporting.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Managing end-to-end employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and capability matters.</li><li>Coaching and supporting managers to build confidence in handling people-related issues.</li><li>Ensuring HR advice and processes are consistent, fair and aligned with employment legislation and company policies.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR records and producing regular HR reports and MI.</li><li>Analysing HR data to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and providing insights to key stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting the production and development of HR dashboards and reporting.</li><li>Using HR data to help inform workforce planning and wider people decisions.</li><li>Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor who is confident operating in a fast-paced environment and can quickly establish credibility with managers and stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience working as an HR Advisor or HR Business Partner in a generalist HR environment.</li><li>Strong, demonstrable experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases.</li><li>A sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to provide confident, pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with experience working with HR data, MI and reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and the ability to turn HR data into clear, meaningful insights.</li><li>Power BI experience would be highly desirable, particularly where used to develop dashboards or support HR reporting.</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and hit the ground running.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£43,000 salary</li><li>18-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Ideal start date of 28th September 2026</li><li>The opportunity to join a well-established organisation and make an immediate impact.</li><li>A varied HR Advisor role combining employee relations, HR advisory and people data/reporting.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODM1MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT</strong></p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Bracknell, Berkshire | £28,000 - £35,000 per annum</strong></p><p>We are recruiting for a Customer Service Specialist to join an established and growing international business operating within the mobile technology and refurbished device sector.</p><p>Working with leading consumer technology brands and retailers, the business provides services including mobile phone trade-ins, buy-back programmes and the sale of refurbished devices.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced customer service professional to join a growing team, supporting customers across the UK and wider EMEA region.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>You will provide customer support across telephone, email and live chat, handling a variety of enquiries and ensuring an excellent customer experience.</p><p>Responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Managing customer enquiries relating to orders, payments, trade-ins, returns and warranties.</p></li><li><p>Handling complaints and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.</p></li><li><p>Supporting customers with mobile device trade-in and buy-back programmes.</p></li><li><p>Working towards customer service KPIs, including response times and first-contact resolution.</p></li><li><p>Recording customer interactions accurately using internal ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>Liaising with internal teams to resolve customer queries.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve processes and customer service.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>2-5 years' experience in a customer service or contact centre environment.</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Experience handling enquiries across telephone, email and live chat.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working towards service levels and performance targets.</p></li><li><p>Experience using CRM or ticketing systems.</p></li><li><p>A professional, empathetic approach to handling customer complaints.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>A flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays on a rota.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within telecoms, electronics, retail or e-commerce would be advantageous. Additional European language skills or experience with mobile phone trade-in and refurbished device programmes would also be beneficial.</p><h3>The Package</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.</p></li><li><p>Full-time, permanent position.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to join an established international business.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to leading consumer technology brands and exciting customer programmes.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire</p><p>If you are an experienced customer service professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing international business, we would love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today for further information.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45MTAzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Risk & Controls Analyst | Infrastructure & Energy | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £40,000-£45,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation delivering one of Britain's most significant major infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Enterprise Risk, Controls & Assurance function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for a Risk & Controls Analyst to join a high-impact team and help strengthen risk management, internal controls and integrated assurance.</p><p> </p><p>This is an analytical role where you'll work across Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls, Integrated Assurance and Project Risk. You'll analyse information, identify trends and interdependencies, develop reporting and dashboards, and help provide clear, meaningful insight to support business decision-making.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊<strong> About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Risk & Controls Analyst, you'll provide analytical, reporting and coordination support across the Enterprise Risk, Controls & Assurance function, helping connect information from across the business to provide a more integrated view of risk, controls and assurance activity.</p><p> </p><p>You'll develop analysis, dashboards and management reporting, identify emerging themes and data gaps, support action tracking and contribute to improving reporting processes and data quality.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent development opportunity for someone with around 1-2 years' relevant experience, or a relevant degree and strong analytical capability, looking to build their career within risk, controls and assurance.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Collect, organise and analyse risk, controls, assurance and project risk information, identifying trends, themes and inconsistencies.</li><li>Develop dashboards, analysis and supporting materials for integrated reporting, thematic reviews and management presentations.</li><li>Help connect significant risks with management responses, controls, assurance activity and improvement actions.</li><li>Carry out data quality checks, working with colleagues to improve the accuracy and consistency of information.</li><li>Support the interpretation of project risk, quantitative analysis and Estimate at Completion (EAC) information.</li><li>Prepare clear reports, presentations, summaries and visualisations for management and governance audiences.</li><li>Support cross-functional reviews and workshops, coordinating information and tracking agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain action trackers, reporting calendars and supporting documentation.</li><li>Build relationships across Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls, Integrated Assurance, PMO Risk, Finance and Project Controls.</li><li>Use Excel, Power BI and other digital tools to improve reporting, data analysis and the accessibility of risk information.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Around 1-2 years' relevant experience in risk, controls, assurance, governance, finance, project management, data analysis or a business support environment.</li><li>A good understanding of risk management, internal controls and assurance principles.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information from multiple sources and identify trends, gaps and inconsistencies.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, particularly around data quality, accuracy and reporting.</li><li>Experience producing reports, dashboards, presentations or management information.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, with Power BI or other data visualisation experience advantageous.</li><li>A degree, relevant apprenticeship or equivalent professional experience in risk, finance, business, governance, audit, project management, data or a related discipline.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.</li><li>Choice of London or Manchester office location.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Access to a benefits portal offering a range of health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to build your career within risk and controls while gaining exposure to one of the UK's largest and most complex infrastructure projects.</p><p> </p><p>You'll develop your analytical and technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals and gain broad exposure to Enterprise Risk, Internal Controls and Integrated Assurance.</p><p> </p><p>For someone with strong analytical ability, curiosity and an interest in understanding how businesses manage risk, this is an excellent opportunity to develop professionally, broaden your experience and build a long-term career within a growing function.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTgzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-test-title="" class="t-24 ">Microsoft 365 Engineer (Microsoft Copilot)</h2>Robert Half London Area, United Kingdom (Hybrid)<br>Save <br>Apply <br><br><br><br><p>Microsoft 365 Engineer (Microsoft Copilot)</p><p><strong>£450 per day PAYE + Holiday Pay</strong></p><p><strong>Initial 3-Month Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid Working | London</strong></p><p>Robert Half is supporting a global risk consulting firm in the search for an experienced <strong>Microsoft 365 Engineer</strong> to join an initial 3-month engagement supporting a major end client. This role will suit a hands-on Microsoft 365 specialist with strong experience across the M365 ecosystem and recent exposure to <strong>Microsoft Copilot</strong> and <strong>Copilot Studio</strong> within enterprise environments.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have experience operating within regulated environments such as Financial Services, Insurance or Banking, with a strong understanding of governance, security and compliance requirements.</p><p><strong>Contract Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial 3-month contract</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid working in London c.2 days a week on site</strong></li><li><strong>£400-450 plus 12.07% per day PAYE holiday pay</strong> (No umbrella company fees or deductions)</li><li><strong>Immediate start preferred (1-2 week turnaround from initial application through to final approval, subject to completion of all documentation and checks).</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a subject matter expert across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Intune and Entra ID.</li><li>Support the implementation, configuration and optimisation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio.</li><li>Design, build and support secure Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with governance and compliance requirements.</li><li>Deliver technical solutions covering identity, collaboration, messaging and endpoint management.</li><li>Support M365 migrations, upgrades and platform enhancements.</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve productivity through Microsoft technologies and AI capabilities.</li><li>Contribute to testing, deployment and ongoing support activities.</li><li>Monitor Microsoft roadmaps and service updates, assessing new features and improvements.</li><li>Maintain documentation and provide technical guidance to internal teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Support security, compliance, retention and disaster recovery requirements across the M365 estate.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Proven hands-on Microsoft 365 engineering experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, Intune, OneDrive and Entra ID.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft 365 security, governance and compliance features.</li><li>Recent experience implementing or supporting Microsoft Copilot and/or Copilot Studio.</li><li>Understanding of AI governance, data privacy and compliance considerations.</li><li>Experience working within large enterprise environments.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication skills.</li><li>Financial Services or other highly regulated industry experience preferred.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer with strong Copilot experience and are available at short notice, I'd be keen to speak.</p><p>Successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment screening, including:</p><ul><li>Detailed 5-year referencing, Financial background checks, Employment verification, Criminal record screening, DBS checks</li></ul><p>Any undeclared CCJs, adverse financial history, gaps in employment history or unspent criminal convictions may affect eligibility for the assignment. Please consider these requirements before applying.</p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Microsoft 365 Engineer with strong Copilot experience and are available at short notice, I'd be keen to speak.</p><p>#Microsoft365 #M365 #MicrosoftCopilot #CopilotStudio #EntraID #Intune #ExchangeOnline #SharePoint #Teams #ContractJobs #LondonJobs #FinancialServices #CloudEngineering #RobertHalf</p><br><br><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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS45OTU4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Assistant Accountant</h1><p><strong>Central London | Financial Services</strong></p><p>Looking for a finance role that offers more than just processing invoices?</p><p>We're supporting a highly regarded financial services firm in their search for an <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to join a growing finance team. This position is ideal for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants to build a broader accounting skillset and gain exposure to reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.</p><p>While Accounts Payable sits at the heart of the role, you'll also have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of finance responsibilities, making it an excellent stepping stone for someone looking to progress their career within accounting.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing the Accounts Payable process and ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently</li><li>Supporting Accounts Receivable invoicing and debtor reporting</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Maintaining fixed asset records</li><li>Producing regular financial reports</li><li>Supporting internal and external audit requirements</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy</li><li>Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Part-qualified studies are welcomed but not essential</li></ul><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established business where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work alongside experienced finance professionals and continue developing your career in a supportive environment.</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQxMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a global retail organisation to recruit for an experienced <strong>German-Speaking QA Tester </strong>to join a fast-paced technology team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the testing and quality assurance of web and mobile applications, with a particular focus on German localisation and ensuring an excellent customer experience across different markets.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out manual functional and regression testing across web and mobile applications.</li><li>Test Android and iOS applications, ensuring functionality and usability meet requirements.</li><li>Perform API testing and support end-to-end testing activities.</li><li>Identify, document and track defects using JIRA.</li><li>Support the creation and execution of detailed test cases and test scenarios.</li><li>Perform localisation testing, ensuring German translations, formatting and functionality are accurate and appropriate for the local market.</li><li>Work closely with Developers, Product Managers and other QA professionals to investigate and resolve defects.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvements across the QA and testing process.</li><li>Support UAT activities and provide clear feedback to business and technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years' experience in QA / Software Testing.</li><li>Strong experience with manual testing, including functional and regression testing.</li><li>Experience testing web applications and mobile applications across Android and iOS.</li><li>Experience with API testing.</li><li>Strong experience using JIRA or similar defect management tools.</li><li>Previous experience with localisation testing is highly desirable.</li><li>Fluent German and English communication skills are essential.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, particularly around language, localisation and user experience.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 6 month contract</li><li>Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzg2NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Cash & Treasury Accountant</strong></p><ul><li>£57,000</li><li>East Oxfordshire - Hybrid</li><li>Temp to perm</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd are working with a business in East Oxfordshire looking for a proactive and commercially minded Cash & Treasury Accountant to join our Finance team on a temp to perm basis.</p><p>You will take ownership of daily cash management, cash flow forecasting and treasury activities, ensuring we have clear visibility of our current and future cash position.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Producing daily cash position reports and managing cash movements across multiple bank accounts</li><li>Owning and maintaining rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and longer-term liquidity plans</li><li>Monitoring forecast accuracy, analysing variances and modelling potential cash flow scenarios.</li><li>Managing bank and cash reconciliations, ensuring strong financial controls and accurate reporting.</li><li>Monitoring treasury, investment and reserves policies, ensuring compliance and optimising returns on surplus funds.</li><li>Supporting banking relationships, payment controls, audit requirements and continuous improvement across finance processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with demonstrable experience in cash management, treasury or a similar finance role.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzEzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?</p><p>Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Financial reporting:</strong> Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial control:</strong> Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & forecasting:</strong> Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit & compliance:</strong> Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.</p><h3>What they're looking for</h3><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</p></li><li><p>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.</p><h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</p></li><li><p>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</p></li><li><p>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</p></li><li><p>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Performance Media Manager (Interim Contract)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West London (2 days per week onsite, 3 days remote)<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £300 - £375 per day (via umbrella)<br /> <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 5 Months<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Performance Media Manager</strong> to join a leading consumer-focused organisation on a <strong>5-month contract</strong>. This role is ideal for a hands-on digital media professional who can quickly assess, optimise and scale performance marketing activity while implementing robust audience, attribution and measurement frameworks.</p><p>Working within a fast-paced marketing function, you will drive media effectiveness across the full customer journey, leveraging first-party data, advanced targeting techniques and data-led insights to maximise return on media investment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Full-Funnel Media Planning & Optimisation</h3><ul><li>Plan, execute and optimise integrated media campaigns across digital channels.</li><li>Manage performance activity across social, programmatic, video and retail media platforms.</li><li>Develop audience-first media strategies that drive measurable commercial outcomes.</li><li>Continuously test, learn and optimise campaigns to improve efficiency and performance.</li></ul><h3>Audience Strategy & Data Management</h3><ul><li>Build and activate audience segments using first, second and third-party data sources.</li><li>Work closely with CRM, analytics and marketing teams to improve audience targeting.</li><li>Ensure all audience activation complies with GDPR and data governance requirements.</li></ul><h3>Attribution & Performance Measurement</h3><ul><li>Establish and enhance multi-touch attribution methodologies.</li><li>Develop measurement frameworks that demonstrate the true impact of marketing activity.</li><li>Design and implement test-and-control programmes to validate campaign effectiveness.</li><li>Provide actionable recommendations based on campaign and customer journey analysis.</li></ul><h3>Tracking & Analytics</h3><ul><li>Manage and optimise tracking infrastructure including: <ul><li>Pixels and tags</li><li>Conversion APIs</li><li>Server-side tracking</li><li>UTM frameworks</li></ul></li><li>Ensure data accuracy and reporting integrity across channels.</li></ul><h3>Reporting & Insights</h3><ul><li>Produce weekly and monthly performance reports and dashboards.</li><li>Translate complex performance data into clear business recommendations.</li><li>Present insights and optimisation opportunities to key stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Key Skills & Experience</h2><h3>Essential</h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a Performance Media Manager, Paid Media Manager or Digital Media Manager role.</li><li>Strong background in media planning and execution across major social and programmatic platforms.</li><li>Experience with audience segmentation, customer data strategies and attribution modelling.</li><li>Knowledge of tracking technologies including pixels, APIs and analytics platforms.</li><li>Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to influence commercial decisions through data.</li><li>Experience managing KPIs such as ROAS, CPA, conversion rate and media efficiency metrics.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul><li>Experience within FMCG, consumer brands or retail environments.</li><li>Exposure to first-party data activation and customer data platforms.</li><li>Understanding of retail media and omnichannel measurement.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p>If you're a data-driven performance marketing specialist available for a 5-month assignment and able to work onsite in West London twice per week, we'd love to hear from you.</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xMzA5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead | Major UK Retailer | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Up to £115,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Please note: candidates must be available to start by December 2026.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead on behalf of a major UK retailer undergoing a significant transformation of its Finance function and the way Group Financial Reporting operates across the organisation.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Group Reporting professional to join the business at an important stage of its transformation journey. You'll bring strong listed-company reporting experience and use it to help shape how the organisation consolidates, reports and governs its financial information for the future.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers the opportunity to step beyond traditional BAU reporting and work at the centre of a major change programme, influencing processes, controls, governance and ways of working across a large and complex organisation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead, you'll take ownership of a key Group Reporting workstream and act as the subject matter expert across Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior leadership and a broad range of stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation. Your experience will be particularly important in ensuring that the future operating model reflects the practical realities of running Group Reporting within a complex listed business.</p><p> </p><p>This is not a pure transformation or systems role. The successful candidate will have spent a significant part of their career actually running and owning Group Reporting, and will now have the opportunity to apply that experience to how the function operates in the future.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the future design of Group Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</li><li>Use your practical experience to shape reporting processes, controls, governance and ways of working.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise across IFRS consolidation, intercompany, group adjustments and statutory reporting.</li><li>Partner with senior Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation stakeholders, acting as the bridge between technical reporting requirements and practical delivery.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve existing Group Reporting processes.</li><li>Challenge existing ways of working and help create a more efficient, controlled and scalable reporting environment.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, transition and the first reporting cycles within the new operating model.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant post-qualified experience in <strong>Group Reporting, Group Consolidation or External Reporting</strong>.</li><li><strong> Strong experience gained within a large listed, multinational or similarly complex organisation.</strong></li><li>Deep and recent knowledge of <strong>IFRS Group Reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, intercompany and group adjustments</strong>.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, business units and/or jurisdictions.</li><li>A genuine hands-on Group Reporting professional who understands the challenges of running a complex reporting function.</li><li><strong> Experience of leading change, improving processes or supporting a significant Finance transformation would be advantageous.</strong></li><li><strong>Must be available to start by December 2026.</strong></li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝<strong> Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Up to £115,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working from either Central London or Manchester (3 days per week in the office)</li><li>Genuine ownership of a critical Group Reporting workstream.</li><li>The opportunity to influence the future operating model for Group Finance.</li><li>A role combining technical Group Reporting expertise with transformation, change and stakeholder leadership.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>For someone who has spent years managing complex reporting cycles within a listed environment, this is an opportunity to take that experience and use it to shape what comes next.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be joining a major UK retailer at a significant point in its Finance journey, with the opportunity to influence how Group Reporting operates across the organisation rather than simply inheriting an established process.</p><p> </p><p>The scale of the business means you'll be dealing with complex group structures, multiple entities and significant reporting requirements, while working alongside senior Finance stakeholders on a transformation that will have a lasting impact.</p><p> </p><p>For an experienced Group Reporting Senior Manager, Head of Group Reporting or equivalent who wants to broaden their experience beyond BAU reporting, this offers the opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with genuine transformation exposure and have a visible impact.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjA2NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, HR Consultant for a 6 Month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li><strong>HR Compliance & Employment Law:</strong> 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><strong>Employee Consultations:</strong> Leading and supporting employee consultation processes, including sitting down with employees, managing potentially sensitive conversations and ensuring the correct procedures are followed.</li><li><strong>Contracts, Policies & Handbook:</strong> Reviewing and updating employment contracts, the employee handbook and HR policies to ensure they are appropriate, consistent and legally compliant.</li><li><strong>Payroll & Holiday Pay:</strong> 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><strong>Merit Cycle:</strong> Providing support through the recently launched merit review cycle and ensuring the business is supported through the process.</li><li><strong>HR Systems & Data:</strong> 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><strong>Benefits:</strong> Working alongside Lockton, who are currently supporting the business with employee benefits.</li><li><strong>General HR Support:</strong> 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><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, HR consultant will have worked in services/field work previously, and have experience working in complex matrixed organisations. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is an engineering firm based in Rochester. Working pattern is flexible.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary HR Consultant role will be paying £500 - £900 p/d This is dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjM4MDk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">