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Group Treasury Manager

London, London
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.The RoleYou will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits<ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion. 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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-17T10:43:46Z

International Financial Controller

London, London
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful international asset-focused investment and advisory business. With operations spanning Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, the organisation operates within a complex, fast-paced and commercially driven environment, providing a broad range of asset, lending, investment and advisory solutions. Following continued growth and expansion, the business is seeking an experienced Director of International Financial Control to lead its finance function across EMEA and APAC. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an accomplished finance professional looking to combine technical excellence with commercial influence. Reporting into senior global leadership, you will take ownership of financial control, reporting, compliance, treasury, tax and finance operations across multiple international jurisdictions while leading the continued development of a scalable, best-in-class finance function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead all accounting, financial control and reporting activities across EMEA and APAC.</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Manage regional consolidations and support global group reporting requirements.</li><li>Drive improvements across financial controls, governance, risk management and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Partner with senior business leaders to support strategic decision-making, transactions and commercial initiatives.</li><li>Provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management and business performance analysis.</li><li>Oversee international tax, statutory reporting, audit and regulatory compliance requirements.</li><li>Lead finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisers and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Build, mentor and develop a high-performing international finance team across multiple locations.</li><li>Support organisational growth, acquisitions and strategic business projects.</li></ul> Skills & Experience<ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller, International Controller or Finance Director capacity within a complex international organisation.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise across financial reporting, consolidations, audit, tax, controls and compliance.</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction finance operations.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior leadership teams and influencing strategic business decisions.</li><li>Strong understanding of governance, risk management and financial control frameworks.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvements, automation and finance transformation initiatives.</li><li>Proven people leadership experience, including developing and leading high-performing teams.</li><li>Experience within professional services, financial services, asset-based lending, investment, advisory or related sectors would be advantageous.</li><li>Previous exposure to private equity-backed, high-growth or transformational environments is highly desirable.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£120,000 - £150,000 base salary DOE.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working environment.</li><li>International leadership role with significant visibility across the business.</li><li>Opportunity to influence strategic growth initiatives and finance transformation projects.</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders across a global organisation.</li><li>Collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture.</li><li>Long-term progression opportunities within a growing international business.</li></ul> This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior finance leader seeking a broad, commercially focused international controllership role within a growing global organisation, offering significant responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the finance function.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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE0ODUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-10T18:16:00Z

Senior Financial Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Financial Accountant Location: Central London (Hybrid) Salary: Competitive + BenefitsRobert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.<h3>The Role</h3>Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:<ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-14T07:47:17Z

German speaking Audit Manager

London, London
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
German Speaking Financial Crime Auditor Job Type: Contract PAYE a day rate Location: UK-based Pay: PAYE day rate Location: London-based / On-site 3 days in office Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK Job Overview We are seeking a German Speaking Financial Crime Auditor for an immediate contract opportunity supporting a Germany Financial Crimes audit. This assignment is expected to start as soon as possible and is currently anticipated to run through 20 November 2026. This role requires a senior-level professional with strong German financial crime regulatory expertise to support audit activity, review scope completeness, identify gaps, and conduct targeted testing where additional regulatory insight is needed. Key Responsibilities Support a Germany-focused Financial Crimes audit engagement Review audit scope for completeness against German regulatory expectations Identify potential control, compliance, and audit coverage gaps Perform targeted testing in areas requiring specialist regulatory knowledge Provide subject matter expertise on German financial crime regulations and requirements Collaborate with internal audit and stakeholder teams to strengthen audit delivery Advise on regulatory considerations relevant to BaFin and broader German financial crime compliance frameworks Required Skills and Experience Strong knowledge of BaFin regulations and related Financial Crimes requirements Fluent or professional-level German language skills Experience performing or supporting regulatory audits in Germany Strong understanding of financial crime risk, controls, and regulatory expectations Ability to assess audit coverage and identify gaps in scope or testing Preferred Background Senior Auditor with financial crime and regulatory audit experience, or Deep BaFin and German regulatory subject matter expertise, even if not from a traditional audit backgroundRobert 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/RWxsaXMuQmFyb24uMzc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-08T08:29:23Z

Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 115000 GBP / Yearly
Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead | Major UK Retailer | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Up to £115,000 | Permanent Role Please note: candidates must be available to start by December 2026. 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. 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. 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. 📊 About the Position 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. 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. 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. Day-to-day, you'll: <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> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant post-qualified experience in Group Reporting, Group Consolidation or External Reporting.</li><li> Strong experience gained within a large listed, multinational or similarly complex organisation.</li><li>Deep and recent knowledge of IFRS Group Reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, intercompany and group adjustments.</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> Experience of leading change, improving processes or supporting a significant Finance transformation would be advantageous.</li><li>Must be available to start by December 2026.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <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> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move 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. 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. 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. 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.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjA2NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-06T15:16:49Z

Management Accountant

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with an established Financial Services business to recruit a Management Accountant into its Finance team.This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who thinks differently.Our client is looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in systems, data and technology. Someone who enjoys understanding how data gets from source systems into Finance, isn't afraid to get into the detail, and is interested in finding better ways of doing things.This is a role for someone who wants to be part of the future development of finance, rather than simply maintaining existing processes.<h3>What will you be doing?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting across the Group and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Getting underneath existing month-end processes, understanding how they work and identifying where they can be rebuilt or improved.</li><li>Working with source systems and large datasets to investigate data quality, discrepancies and reporting issues.</li><li>Using Excel, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI, AI or other technology to improve processes, automate repetitive work and make financial information more reliable.</li><li>Developing meaningful KPIs, variance analysis and management information to support decision-making.</li><li>Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to improve the flow and quality of information into Finance.</li><li>Contributing to the development and upskilling of the wider Finance team.</li><li>Supporting senior Finance stakeholders with wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3>We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.Financial Services, banking, fintech, insurance or another regulated environment would be highly relevant, but we're also interested in accountants from other sectors who can demonstrate the right technical mindset.More important than having a long list of technical qualifications is being someone who:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Is genuinely interested in systems, data and technology.</li><li>Enjoys working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.</li><li>Isn't afraid to get into the detail and understand where the numbers come from.</li><li>Looks at a process and thinks "there must be a better way of doing this."</li><li>Has an appetite to use AI, automation, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI or similar tools to improve Finance.</li><li>Can combine technical curiosity with strong accounting fundamentals.</li><li>Is confident working with stakeholders and challenging established processes constructively.</li></ul><h3>Why is this role different?</h3>The business is looking for a finance recruit for the future.You won't simply be expected to produce the numbers and move on. You'll have the opportunity to understand the underlying systems and data, help rebuild inefficient month-end processes, improve reporting and controls, and contribute to the development of the finance function.It would suit an accountant who is perhaps a little different from the traditional profile - someone who enjoys accounting but also enjoys working out how things work, solving problems and using technology to make them better. If you're a qualified accountant who is not afraid of data, systems or technology and wants to play a role in shaping the future of finance, we'd be keen to hear from you.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTQwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-28T10:27:23Z

Finance Manager

Cobham, Surrey
remote
Contract
60000 - 67000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Management Accountant / Finance ManagerLocation: Cobham, Surrey Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus Duration: 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-basedAbout the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.The initial contract is for 3 months, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently not guaranteed.The successful candidate will initially be expected to work five days per week on site to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to four days per week on site, subject to performance and business requirements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul>The Ideal CandidateThe role would suit an experienced Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.What's on Offer<ul><li>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</li><li>£3,000 completion bonus</li><li>3-month initial contract</li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially 5 days per week on site</li><li>Potential to move to 4 days per week on site once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact. 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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-25T14:31:38Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Contract
85000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, 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.With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management. About the PositionIn this role you will:<ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul> What we're looking for<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul> Here's what's waiting for you<ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul> Why this role could be your next moveThis is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment. 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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjY0ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-30T08:34:36Z

Assistant Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 43000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Assistant Accountant</h1>Central London | Financial ServicesLooking for a finance role that offers more than just processing invoices?We're supporting a highly regarded financial services firm in their search for an Assistant Accountant 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.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.<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>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. 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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQxMzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T14:03:36Z

Senior finance business partner

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and operations to expand their experience.What you are responsible for:<ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul>Financial Planning, Forecasting & Performance<ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul>Capital, Digital & Investment Oversight<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul>People Services & Corporate Overheads<ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul>Shared Services, Offshore Operations & Ventures<ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul>Risk, Governance & Collaboration<ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul>Leadership & Capability<ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-25T08:39:46Z

Graduate Trainee

London, London
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
London | £40,000-£45,000 + excellent discretionary bonus | on-site workingRobert Half Financial Services are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a highly successful quantitative investment firm in London.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the beginning of their accounting career. Alongside the fundamentals of management accounts, financial reporting and reconciliations, you'll get exposure to automation, financial systems, data and process improvement within a highly analytical environment.The RoleYou'll take responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities, including:<ul><li>Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Preparing accurate reporting for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Analysing financial information to support decision-making</li><li>Assisting with general ledger accounting, journals and reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis</li><li>Providing occasional cover across AP and AR</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and maintaining appropriate financial controls</li><li>Identifying opportunities to automate and improve recurring finance processes</li><li>Using tools such as Excel, Python, SQL or VBA to improve data handling and reporting</li></ul>About YouThis would suit someone who has recently started their career in accounting and wants considerably broader exposure than a traditional junior accounting position.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>A strong mathematical or analytical background, whether at school or university</li><li>Some practical exposure to accounting or audit, whether through employment, an internship or similar experience</li><li>An interest in working towards ACCA or CIMA</li><li>Strong Excel skills and an interest in using technology to make finance more efficient</li><li>Exposure to Python, SQL, VBA or similar tools would be particularly useful</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The confidence to work with both technical and non-technical colleagues, including senior stakeholders within the company</li><li>A genuine interest in accountancy - this is not a bridge to front office roles</li></ul>You don't need to arrive as a finished accountant. More important is that you're numerate, intellectually curious, conscientious and keen to learn. What's On Offer<ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 base salary</li><li>Excellent discretionary bonus</li><li>Opportunity to pursue a professional accounting qualification</li><li>Exposure to accounting, financial analysis, automation and systems from an early stage</li><li>A role within a sophisticated, technology-led investment environment, working as part of a top tier finance team with significant opportunities for development and progression</li><li>Genuine scope to improve processes rather than simply inherit them</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuOTQ0ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T10:59:53Z

Technical Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Technical Accountant - Remote - 6 month assignment - up to £400/day Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a qualified accountant, for a 6 month assignment. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in strengthening financial governance, shaping accounting practices and driving continuous improvement across a complex, commercially focused business.Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll be at the heart of financial reporting, audit coordination and governance. From advising on complex accounting matters to enhancing internal controls and influencing commercial decisions, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in a challenging and varied environment.Key Details: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>Job Title: Technical Accountant</li><li>Pay rate: Up to £400/day (inside IR35), DOE</li><li>Location: remote with occasional travel to Scotland, London and the South West</li><li>Contract Length: 6 months</li></ul>Responsibilities: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>Leading audit coordination - managing and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.</li><li>Strengthening financial governance - supporting half-year and year-end reporting, preparing governance documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.</li><li>Providing technical accounting expertise - preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, interpreting accounting standards and advising finance teams on complex accounting matters, including IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Influencing commercial decisions - analysing contract performance, challenging forecast assumptions and identifying unusual trends, financial risks and potential accounting issues.</li><li>Driving continuous improvement - delivering assurance programmes, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.</li><li>Developing accounting knowledge - creating technical guidance and delivering training to improve understanding of complex accounting concepts across the business.</li><li>Partnering with senior stakeholders - collaborating with senior finance leaders, FP&A and Group Finance to develop controls, support new contract opportunities and enhance financial performance.</li><li>Ensuring compliance - reviewing the application of accounting policies and overseeing adherence to contract review and governance requirements.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in practice, particularly within audit.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, including experience with IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation, engaging with stakeholders across multiple teams or locations.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, alongside experience in financial modelling.</li><li>The confidence to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, constructive advice.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes, strengthening controls and enhancing financial 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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-12T11:26:30Z

Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller | Marketing & Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance. The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement. About the Position Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for: <ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul> What We're Looking For <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly around revenue recognition, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul> Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates. The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business. For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-21T11:35:10Z

Internal Audit Manager- IT

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
76000 - 86000 GBP / Yearly
Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape. As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls. This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment. 📊 About the Position As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard. You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan. This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</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>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance. You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function. For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDE2NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-15T16:22:10Z

Finance Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Finance ManagerLocation: City of London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + competitive benefits Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth FinTech business based in the City of London to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a scaling organisation and play a key role within the finance function, acting as the bridge between the transactional finance team and the Financial Controller. This is a broad and hands-on position, responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, improving processes and controls, and ensuring the finance function runs efficiently. The RoleFinance Manager key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Overseeing day-to-day finance operations and transactional finance activities</li><li>Managing month-end processes and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting</li><li>Maintaining and improving financial controls across the business</li><li>Supporting process improvements and automation initiatives to drive efficiency</li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow management</li><li>Working closely with the Financial Controller to support the wider finance agenda</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact within the finance function and providing guidance to junior team members</li><li>Supporting ad hoc projects as the business continues to grow and evolve</li></ul> About YouWe are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded accountant who is eager to develop within a growing business.You will have:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>At least 1-year PQE - either in accounts preparation OR industry trained.</li><li>Ideal background within an SME environment OR experience within Financial Services/ FinTech</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business</li></ul> We Would Be Particularly Interested In<ul><li>Newly qualified accountants who have trained in industry</li><li>ACA-qualified candidates from smaller accountancy practices/ accounts preparation who have worked predominantly with Financial Services clients</li><li>Individuals looking to take the next step in their career within a fast-paced and growing organisation.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMTI1MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-25T10:18:34Z

Senior Finance Manager

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development. This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme. Key responsibilities include<ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul> About your experience<ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and 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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-01T10:14:50Z

Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
50000 - 550000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Accountant</h1>Horsham | Office-Based | Competitive Salary + BenefitsRobert Half is partnering with a leading specialist services organisation to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and evolving business operating within a highly regulated environment, offering genuine scope for career development and progression.Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in owning month-end accounting processes, ensuring balance sheet integrity, and supporting financial control across the business. The position offers broad exposure across reporting, audit, cash flow, working capital, and finance transformation initiatives.<h2>The Role</h2>Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring timely reporting deadlines are met</li><li>Producing monthly revenue, gross margin, and management reporting</li><li>Owning key balance sheet areas including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, stock, capital expenditure, and other control accounts</li><li>Managing revenue recognition and project accounting activities where required</li><li>Supporting VAT reporting and statutory compliance obligations</li><li>Acting as a key contact for external auditors throughout the annual audit process</li><li>Maintaining and developing financial controls within the accounting system</li><li>Supporting weekly cash flow forecasting and payment processes</li><li>Monitoring working capital performance, including WIP, invoicing processes, and aged debt management</li><li>Partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide financial insight and challenge</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, automation, systems, and reporting capabilities</li><li>Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>The ideal candidate will possess:<ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA</li><li>Strong financial accounting and month-end close experience</li><li>Proven experience managing journals, reconciliations, reporting schedules, and general ledger activities</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and technical accounting skills</li><li>Strong Excel capabilities, including pivot tables, reconciliations, and data analysis</li><li>Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Business Central experience advantageous)</li><li>Previous exposure to external audits and statutory reporting processes</li><li>A proactive and inquisitive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement</li><li>Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with both finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and perform well within reporting deadlines</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation</li><li>Direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making</li><li>Broad and varied role with significant ownership and responsibility</li><li>Clear progression and personal development opportunities</li><li>Involvement in systems, process improvement, and finance transformation projects</li><li>Collaborative and supportive working 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 equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. 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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40ODM2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-02T07:09:31Z

Audit Senior

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Audit Senior</h1>Location: Hoddesdon, Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based (5 days per week) Hours: 35-hour week | Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation across Hoddesdon.The successful candidate will currently be working in, or have previous experience within, UK accountancy practice and will enjoy working in a hands-on role within a collaborative, owner-managed firm. This position is ideally suited to someone who is confident managing audit assignments, building client relationships and contributing to a small, close-knit team.With a portfolio of circa 100 audit clients, the firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, including solicitor firms and FCA-regulated organisations, providing high-quality audit and advisory services.The RoleWorking closely with the Directors, you will take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments from start to finish while building strong client relationships.The role is approximately 70% Audit and 30% Accounts, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Statutory audits</li><li>Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SRA) audits</li><li>Client money audits</li><li>FCA-regulated entities</li><li>Owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors</li></ul>Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Planning, leading and completing external audits.</li><li>Attending client sites and managing assignments from planning through to completion.</li><li>Preparing statutory accounts and supporting working papers.</li><li>Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.</li><li>Supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices.</li><li>Working closely with Managers and Directors to deliver a high-quality client service.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>To be successful, you will:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Be ACA or ACCA qualified, recently qualified, or a strong Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidate.</li><li>Have a background within UK accountancy practice.</li><li>Have solid external audit experience and be capable of managing audits independently.</li><li>Be confident planning audits and delivering assignments with minimal supervision.</li><li>Enjoy working directly with clients and developing long-term professional relationships.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.</li><li>35-hour working week.</li><li>Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm.</li><li>Friday finish at 4:00pm.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>People's Pension.</li><li>Full study support for ACA/ACCA students where applicable, including tuition fees and study leave for first exam attempts.</li><li>Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing practice.</li><li>Modern offices in a convenient location close to public transport.</li></ul><h2>About the Firm</h2>The practice has built an excellent reputation through long-standing client relationships and continued growth. With an experienced leadership team and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to join a stable, successful firm and play an important role in its continued development.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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjQ5MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-16T13:44:27Z

Senior Internal Auditor- IT

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 77000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Internal Auditor - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Central London (Hybrid working) | £70,000-£77,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape. As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor - IT to join an established team and contribute to strengthening governance, risk management and internal controls. This is a hands-on technology audit role where you'll lead assurance engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, providing clear, evidence-based insight to improve controls, support decision-making and help manage emerging technology risks. 📊 About the Position As Senior Internal Auditor - IT, you'll lead technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting, assessing the effectiveness of IT controls and identifying opportunities to improve governance and risk management. This is an audit and assurance role rather than a hands-on technical IT position. The ideal candidate will bring experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit, combining technical knowledge with strong stakeholder management and report-writing skills. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Plan and deliver IT audit engagements, including risk assessments, control testing and reporting.</li><li>Assess IT governance, cyber security, information security and technology risk management.</li><li>Test IT General Controls, including access management, change management, incident management and third-party technology controls.</li><li>Evaluate technology risks across enterprise applications, cloud environments and digital transformation programmes.</li><li>Prepare audit reports and provide practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls.</li><li>Agree management actions with stakeholders and monitor their implementation.</li><li>Contribute to audit planning and collaborate with other assurance teams and co-sourced partners.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>At least 3 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Technology Risk or Assurance.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT controls, technology risk and cyber security governance.</li><li>Experience delivering audit engagements, including control testing, documenting findings and reporting recommendations.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA, or equivalent relevant experience.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>£70,000-£77,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 5% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</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>Additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an opportunity to develop your career within a growing Internal Audit function, gaining exposure to complex technology risks, cyber security and digital transformation. You'll have genuine ownership of audit engagements, visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence improvements to governance, risk management and internal controls. The role would suit an IT Auditor looking to broaden their internal audit experience, or an Internal Auditor with a strong technology risk specialism who wants to take on greater responsibility. For someone looking to combine technology expertise, audit delivery and meaningful stakeholder engagement, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in their career.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDg1NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-15T16:16:56Z

FP&A Accountant

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&A Accountant into its expanding finance function.The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.You'll ideally bring:<ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul>Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.<h2>Why Join?</h2>This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.Salary: £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Maidenhead Working pattern: HybridRobert 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-10T12:34:04Z

Financial Controller

Docklands, London
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-path-to-node="0">The Company</h2>My client is a premier venue and live events business based in East London. Following major expansion projects and the rollout of new leisure districts, this flagship organisation welcomes millions of visitors every year across a diverse portfolio of world-class events. Driven by a collaborative, values-led culture, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious Financial Controller to join their four-person finance leadership structure.<h2 data-path-to-node="2">The Role</h2>Reporting directly to the CFO, this role takes full ownership of the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the group's core accounting records and General Ledger. Managing a direct team of four and partnering with senior heads across 25 operational departments, you will play a central role in maintaining financial discipline and modernising core systems.Key responsibilities include:<ul data-path-to-node="5"><li>Inspiring, coaching, and setting clear direction for a team of four covering Accounts Payable, Revenue & Credit, Cashier, and Management Accounts.</li><li>Overseeing group accounting operations, maintaining robust financial controls, and collaborating with internal audit and compliance teams.</li><li>Driving system optimisation and process automation across the finance function, leveraging modern IT tools and AI solutions where appropriate.</li><li>Managing working capital, balance sheet reconciliations, treasury, and inputs into monthly cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Partnering with senior managers across 25 operational business functions to ensure financial accuracy at every level.</li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="6">Your Profile</h2>To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified finance leader who thrives when managing people, tightening controls, and driving digital transformation.Essential criteria:<ul data-path-to-node="9"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years of post-qualification experience in industry or commerce.</li><li>Proven track record of leading, mentoring, and developing direct reports within a finance function.</li><li>Strong track record of achievements over 3-5 years in a Financial Controller or Finance Manager role.</li><li>Hands-on experience driving finance system improvements, process automation, or digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Advanced Excel capabilities and overall technical fluency, with a tech-forward mindset around automation.</li><li>Confident communication and influencing skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><h2 data-path-to-node="10">Salary & Benefits</h2><ul data-path-to-node="11"><li>Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum</li><li>Bonus: Up to 20% performance-related bonus</li><li>Working Model: 4 days per week in their East London office (free on-site car parking provided)</li><li>Pension: Matched pension scheme with up to 15% company contribution</li><li>Healthcare & Wellbeing: Private Health Insurance (AXA), biennial Nuffield Health assessment, free on-site gym, and an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Financial Security: Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary for up to 2 years)</li><li>Holidays & Perks: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, season ticket loan, and cycle to work schem</li><li> </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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guODgwMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T09:56:26Z

Fund Accounting Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
60000 - 64000 GBP / Yearly
Fund Accounting Manager | Real Estate & Investment Management | Central London | £60,000-£64,000 | 12-Month FTC Robert Half are partnering with a leading international investment management business to recruit a Fund Accounting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a 1-year fixed-term contract, 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. The role is available to start within the next month, so candidates will need to be immediately available or currently serving their notice period. 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. 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. 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. About the Position You will be responsible for: <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> What We're Looking For <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> Here's What's Waiting for You <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> Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move 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. 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.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.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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzQ5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-05T10:27:34Z

Finance Manager

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working exclusively with a small financial services firm, based in South West London to hire a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will report to the Head of Operations and will be responsible for leading the day-today finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting, robust financial controls and contributing insightful financial analysis that supports effective decision making across the business. The Finance Manager will help strengthen financial governance and drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical excellence with commercial partnering and wants to help shape a growing professional services business.The PersonThe successful Finance Manager will be a qualified accountant with a couple of years of post qualified experience. The Finance Manager can have in house experience or come straight from practice. Professional or financial services experience is ideal but not essential. The FirmMy client is a small financial and professional services firm based in South West London. Salary and BenefitsThe Finance Manager will receive a salary of up to £75,000 (highly dependent on experience), plus bonus and benefits. 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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjE3OTI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-03T16:24:08Z

Forensic Accountant

Hatfield, Hertfordshire
remote
Temporary
300.00 - 500.00 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Forensic Accountant for our client in Hatfield, for a period of up to 6 months. The position of Interim Forensic Accountant will require the following;<ul><li>Qualified accountant </li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>In depth, forensic analytical skills to investigate multiple data reports / reconciliations / discrepancies etc.</li><li>VAT analysis and reporting experience</li><li>Contract reconciliations, sourcing documents, commissions</li><li>HMRC / Audit intermediary liaison</li><li>Hands-on approach, good personality, receptive to ideas</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to implement and improve existing processes</li><li>Strong excel skills (VLOOKUP's and pivot tables minimum)</li><li>Sage experience, or similar ERP</li><li>Hospitality or similar fast moving industry - preferred</li><li>SME BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL</li></ul>The position of Interim Forensic Accountant is paying competitively on a daily rate basis, and due to the nature of the requirements, will be 100% based onsite. This is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. 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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMTgyMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T18:17:47Z

Assistant Financial Accountant

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.Assistant Financial Accountant Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum Location: Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week) Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per weekKey responsibilities<ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul>About you<ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul>What's on offer<ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul>How to applyThis role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation. 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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-28T15:44:14Z

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