<p>Finance Operations & Systems Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Keighley<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Operations & Systems Manager to join a growing manufacturing business based in the Keighley area.</p><p>This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to become a key member of the finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll take ownership of core transactional finance operations while driving process improvements, automation and AI initiatives across the finance function.</p><p>The business has a strong finance team in place but is looking for someone who can challenge the status quo, introduce new ideas and help modernise the way finance supports the wider organisation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations including sales invoicing, credit control, bank reconciliations, payments, commissions and banking activities</li><li>Manage and develop existing finance team members</li><li>Act as a senior point of escalation for transactional finance matters</li><li>Drive process improvement and identify opportunities to automate manual activities</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives, including the introduction of AI and digital tools</li><li>Review existing controls and workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Support the Finance Director with projects and wider business initiatives</li><li>Work closely with operational stakeholders across the business</li><li>Assist with the continued development and optimisation of SAP processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to be:</p><ul><li>Qualified by experience, part-qualified or formally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)</li><li>Experienced managing transactional and operational finance functions</li><li>Naturally curious with a track record of improving processes and implementing change</li><li>Comfortable challenging existing ways of working and bringing fresh ideas</li><li>Systems-minded with strong Excel and finance systems experience</li><li>SAP experience would be highly advantageous</li><li>A hands-on leader who enjoys developing people and creating efficiencies</li><li>Based within a commutable distance of their office </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience</li><li>Opportunity to shape and modernise the finance function</li><li>Direct exposure to the Finance Director and senior leadership team</li><li>Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business</li><li>Varied role combining finance operations, systems improvement and business transformation</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQ5ODM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Finance Manager</h1><p><strong>Leeds , £60,000 - £65,000 bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be supporting a large, fast-growing business in Leeds in the recruitment of a Finance Manager.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional with strong consolidation and financial reporting experience to join a growing organisation during an exciting period of expansion.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>You will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely group reporting, managing the consolidation process across multiple entities, and supporting key business decisions through high-quality financial information.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead monthly group consolidations and reporting</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports</li><li>Support statutory accounts and year-end audits</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and compliance</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across the business</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</li><li>Drive process improvements and reporting efficiencies</li><li>Manage and develop junior finance team members</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong experience in financial reporting and consolidations</li><li>Big business experience highly desirable </li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills</li><li>Advanced Excel user </li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Excellent benefits package</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljc3MzQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing PE backed Services business on a <strong>fully-remote basis</strong>. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end accounts receivable and credit control: cash collection, aged debt and credit risk across the group's customer base</li><li>Own accounts payable: supplier payment runs, invoice processing controls and supplier relationship management</li><li>Own cash management: daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting into the Group FC</li><li>Own payroll: accurate, on-time monthly payroll for all group employees, including statutory compliance (PAYE, NI, pensions auto-enrolment) and liaison with HR/Shared Services on starters, leavers and changes</li><li>Act as right hand to the Group FC, alongside the Management Accountant: covering process, controls and people management so the FC can focus on consolidation, statutory reporting and board/investor reporting</li><li>Manage, coach and develop the transactions team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness and service to the rest of the business</li><li>Support month-end close: transactional cut-off, accruals/prepayments relevant to AP/AR, and clean handover of data to the Management Accountant and Group FC</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience managing transactional finance teams across AP/AR</li><li>Strong process improvement and automation experience</li><li>Confident using a wide range of finance systems, in particular Excel</li><li>Strong controls mindset - able to spot and fix a process gap before it becomes an audit finding</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering:</strong></p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi40NjI2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">About the Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Desirable</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">What's on Offer</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay.</p><p><strong>**Must be available to start in December**</strong></p><p>About the Role</p><p>This is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.</p><p>You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.</li><li>Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.</li><li>Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.</li><li>Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.</li><li>Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Desirable</p><ul><li>SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.</li><li>Retail or other high-volume environment experience.</li><li>Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.</li></ul><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>£85,000-£90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzY3OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Transformation - Senior Manager - </strong><strong>London, Hybrid</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a leading Consulting firm experiencing significant growth and is seeking a high-performing <strong>Finance Transformation Senior Manager</strong> to lead complex transformation programmes for a diverse portfolio of clients across the UK.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>As a Senior Manager, you will take ownership of multiple Finance Transformation engagements from strategy through to implementation, managing senior stakeholder relationships while leading and developing consulting teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>You will lead projects across:</p><ul><li>Shared Service Centre (SSC) design, transition, and outsourcing readiness</li><li>Finance operating model transformation</li><li>Process optimisation across Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R)</li><li>FP&A and performance reporting transformation</li><li>Budgeting, forecasting, and planning process redesign</li><li>Automation, RPA, process mining, and technology enablement</li><li>AI readiness assessments, use-case development, governance, and implementation planning</li><li>Finance benchmarking and maturity assessments</li><li>Post-acquisition integration and carve-out programmes</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're interested in speaking with candidates who possess:</p><ul><li>Significant experience within Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or Management Consulting</li><li>Proven track record of leading complex transformation engagements</li><li>Deep understanding of P2P, O2C, and R2R processes</li><li>Experience advising CFOs, Finance Directors, and senior finance stakeholders</li><li>Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and programme leadership capabilities</li><li>Experience managing teams within a consulting or client-facing environment</li><li>Commercial awareness with experience managing engagement budgets and delivery performance</li><li>Demonstrable experience identifying and implementing process improvements and technology-enabled change</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills</li><li>Experience contributing to successful proposals, bids, and business development activity</li></ul><p><strong>Finance Transformation - Senior Manager</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjM2OTg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a growing tech business in London to recruit an Accounts Payable Assistant.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Role:</strong><br /> Our client needs a detail-oriented AP Assistant to keep the purchase ledger running smoothly. Duties include:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Processing supplier invoices, including coding, posting and filing</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Handling supplier queries and chasing invoice approvals</li><li>Creating and maintaining supplier accounts, validating bank and VAT details</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements ahead of payment runs</li><li>Reviewing staff expenses and reconciling company credit cards</li><li>Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs in Sage</li><li>Managing the finance inbox and supporting audit requests</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Profile:</strong><br /> You will be accurate, organised and eager to learn, with good Excel and Office skills and strong communication. AP or finance experience and Sage knowledge are desirable but not essential. An interest in AAT or a finance qualification would be a plus.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Client:</strong><br /> A growing London tech business with a collaborative finance team and broad exposure to finance processes. A great opportunity to develop your finance career.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong><br /> £17-19 per hour + holiday, dependent on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FtLktlYW0uMjUwNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large, established UK business to recruit for a <strong>Senior Finance Manager - Technical Accounting</strong>.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Just outside Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£100,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a complex, multi-site organisation. You will oversee technical accounting, financial reporting and balance sheet governance, ensuring high standards of financial control and compliance. You will also lead a sizeable team, provide expert guidance on complex accounting matters and drive improvements in reporting processes, systems and efficiency.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team of qualified and part-qualified accountants, setting clear objectives and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Oversee the application of IFRS across the business, providing guidance on complex accounting treatments and financial reporting matters.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet controls, reporting accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards and policies.</li><li>Provide technical oversight of lease accounting, property-related transactions, asset valuations, impairments and associated provisions.</li><li>Lead complex accounting assessments, including impairment reviews and discounted cash flow (DCF) modelling.</li><li>Ensure robust accounting treatment and reporting under IFRS 16, supporting consistent application across the organisation.</li><li>Work closely with senior finance and business stakeholders to resolve technical issues and support informed decision-making.</li><li>Coordinate audit requirements and ensure accounting judgements are appropriately documented and supported by evidence.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting expertise, including practical application of IFRS within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li><strong>In-depth IFRS 16 and lease accounting experience.</strong></li><li>Proven experience managing and developing a team of <strong>10 or more employees</strong>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of balance sheet governance, financial reporting and audit requirements.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex accounting issues clearly and influence senior decision-makers.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODU1NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Near Garforth<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Predominantly site-based</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a busy and growing SME based outside of Garforth in the search for a Financial Controller.</p><p>This is a key appointment for the business as they look to bring in a commercially minded and technically strong finance leader who can add real value beyond the numbers. Working closely with the executive team, the Financial Controller will provide financial insight to support strategic decision-making across the business, while also taking ownership of the full finance function in a hands-on SME environment.</p><p>The role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, is comfortable in a fast-paced business, and has previous experience within an SME and ideally an owner-managed business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading and managing the day-to-day finance function</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts</li><li>Delivering robust financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Providing commercial and financial insight to the executive team</li><li>Supporting business decision-making with clear analysis and recommendations</li><li>Overseeing cashflow management and working capital</li><li>Managing statutory accounts, audit and tax processes</li><li>Ensuring strong financial controls, governance and process improvement</li><li>Taking a hands-on approach across all areas of finance, as expected in an SME environment</li></ul><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role</li><li>Strong technical accounting background</li><li>Demonstrable ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making</li><li>Previous experience working within an SME environment</li><li>Ideally experience within an owner-managed business</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to operate both strategically and in the detail</li><li>Experience managing or mentoring a small team</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focused finance leader to join a successful business in a highly visible role, with genuine scope to influence performance and support future growth.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4zNTk2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h3>Interim O2C Lead Manager | Finance Operations Transformation</h3><p>📍 Newcastle Upon Tyne<br /> ⏳ Immediate Start Preferred</p><p>We're supporting a large-scale finance transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Order-to-Cash (O2C) Leader to oversee a high-performing finance operations function during a period of significant change.</p><p>This is an operational leadership role focused on ensuring service excellence, driving performance, strengthening controls, and delivering continuous improvement across the O2C lifecycle.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and develop operational teams across Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Collections, Billing and Cash Application.</li><li>Drive improvements in cash collection, aged debt, working capital and overall O2C performance.</li><li>Monitor and improve key service metrics, KPIs and operational controls.</li><li>Partner with Finance, Commercial, Customer Operations and Shared Services stakeholders to resolve issues and drive performance.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and standardisation.</li><li>Support the business through ongoing transformation activities whilst maintaining strong day-to-day operational delivery.</li><li>Coach, develop and motivate team members within a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><h3>We're Interested in Speaking With Professionals Who Have</h3><p>✅ Leadership experience within O2C, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Collections functions</p><p>✅ Experience managing operational teams and performance metrics</p><p>✅ Strong understanding of working capital, cash collection and receivables management</p><p>✅ Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies</p><p>✅ Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 or similar platforms</p><p>✅ Excellent stakeholder management skills across Finance and wider business functions</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFobWluYS5NYW1ldG92YS42MDIzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is working with an established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to join the team in Swansea. </p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, financial reporting, team leadership, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.</p><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and wants to play a key role within a growing manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end processes.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports</li><li>Manage accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, and other statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Oversee stock valuations </li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.</li><li>Partner with departments and provide financial support and analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and systems.</li></ul><p>Requirements: </p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager similar role.</li><li>AAT qualification or equivalent.</li><li>ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification (or studying towards) would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience leading or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded approach.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjgzNjQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?</p><p>Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Financial reporting:</strong> Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial control:</strong> Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & forecasting:</strong> Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit & compliance:</strong> Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.</p><h3>What they're looking for</h3><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</p></li><li><p>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.</p><h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</p></li><li><p>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</p></li><li><p>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</p></li><li><p>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Public Sector Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts Assistant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Assist the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts up to trial balance, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete and processed within agreed deadlines.</li></ul><ul><li style="display: inline !important;">Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts (including, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, investments, AIF, lottery, contributions), post all relevant journals and ensuring any variances are investigated and resolved promptly.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance to perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts, ensuring all postings and allocations - both payments and receipts - are accurately recorded and fully reconciled.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance with the monthly reconciliation of credit and debit cards on a monthly basis, reviewing all data entered by the Finance Administrator to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Work with the Head of Finance to carry out monthly period close for all ledgers in a timely and controlled manner, ensuring integrity of the financial records ahead of reporting.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance in preparing and submitting quarterly VAT Returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with HMRC requirements.</li><li>Regularly review modules within accounts software to ensure continuous and accurate flow of transactions, checking nominal codes and accounting periods for correctness.</li><li>Work with the Head of Finance to process invoices when needed for head office and regional offices alongside the Finance Administrator, ensuring all invoices are coded correctly.</li><li>Maintain a clean and well-managed creditors ledger at all times, ensuring all balances are clearly explained and any anomalies are accompanied by a documented action plan developed in liaison with Finance Administrator.</li><li>Review invoices and payments processed by the Finance Administrator on a regular basis, ensuring transactions are accurate, appropriately coded and processed in a timely manner.</li><li>Monitor cash position to advise the Head of Finance on whether the bank is sufficiently funded ahead of all proposed payment runs.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance in the accurate production and processing of monthly payroll and expenses in accordance with agreed timelines.</li><li>Assist the Head of Finance to process payroll changes, liabilities invoices and payments, ensuring all associated entries are posted correctly and relevant parties are notified by email in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide support during the annual budget exercise, assisting the Head of Finance with data gathering, analysis and preparation of relevant schedules.</li><li>Assist during annual audit exercise, preparing reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation as required by external auditors.</li><li>Actively monitor accounts inbox, ensuring all incoming correspondence, invoices and queries are acknowledged and actioned promptly.</li><li>Provide support to Finance Administrator as required, offering guidance and assistance to ensure smooth day-to-day running of finance function.</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 2+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £17-£20p/h + Holiday (DOE)</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQxNTQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p>We're partnering a fast-growing, Lancashire-based, private equity-backed technology business is looking to appoint an experienced Group Financial Controller to join its senior finance team.</p><p>The business operates internationally across the UK and Europe and is going through an exciting period of growth, driven by organic expansion, technology investment and acquisition. </p><p>This is a senior, hands-on Group FC role, reporting directly to the Group CFO and offering genuine scope to influence how the finance function develops as the business continues to scale.</p><h2>The role</h2><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial reporting, consolidation, controls and accounting operations across 12 legal entities in the UK and Europe.</p><p>Alongside ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Group's financial reporting, you will work closely with the CFO, senior leadership team, private equity investors, auditors, tax advisers and banking partners.</p><p>The role will suit someone who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and who can bring structure, rigour and commercial thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and financial reporting process across 12 entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with FRS 102</p></li><li><p>Overseeing the year-end statutory accounts process and managing external audit relationships</p></li><li><p>Ensuring balance sheet integrity, including key reconciliations and intercompany accounting</p></li><li><p>Leading the month-end close process and ensuring appropriate Group adjustments and eliminations</p></li><li><p>Managing Group tax compliance, working with external advisers and local finance teams across multiple jurisdictions</p></li><li><p>Preparing quarterly covenant and investor reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing Group cash flow and treasury, including the weekly 13-week cash flow forecast</p></li><li><p>Supporting banking requirements and facility utilisation</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting advice across the Group, including accounting for hedging and financial derivatives</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, due diligence and post-acquisition integration</p></li><li><p>Working with the CFO and PE investors on Group reporting and wider finance matters</p></li><li><p>Strengthening financial controls, governance and processes as the business scales</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve automation, systems and reporting</p></li><li><p>Working with finance teams across the Group to improve consistency and financial discipline</p></li><li><p>Supporting wider finance projects and system implementations</p></li></ul><h2>What we're looking for</h2><p>We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a practice background and strong technical accounting and Group reporting experience. </p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li><p>Post-qualified experience within a PE backed Group finance environment</p></li><li><p>Strong consolidation and statutory reporting experience</p></li><li><p>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations</p></li><li><p>A strong technical accounting grounding</p></li><li><p>Experience dealing with auditors, advisers, banks and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Exposure to private equity, high-growth or acquisitive businesses would be highly advantageous</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels</p></li></ul><p>Most importantly, you will be hands-on, pragmatic and commercially minded. This is not a role for someone who wants to operate purely at a reporting distance - you'll be close to the detail, but also expected to understand the wider business and contribute to its growth.</p><h2>Why join?</h2><p>This is an opportunity to join a growing international technology business at an important stage of its journey.</p><p>You will work closely with an experienced CFO and private equity stakeholders, with the opportunity to help shape the Group's financial infrastructure as it continues to grow through international expansion and acquisition.</p><p>For someone looking for a genuine Group FC position with breadth, visibility and the opportunity to make an impact, this is an excellent time to join.</p><p>Hybrid working is offered.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjkxMjA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a leading education provider in London who are looking to recruit a Finance Officer on an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity to go permanent.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Role:</strong><br /> Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Officer to join their finance team, with a focus on accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><p dir="ltr">In this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Monitor the accounts inbox and triage incoming queries</li><li>Process supplier invoices through the Xledger workflow</li><li>Check workflow approvals and finalise postings onto the ledgers</li><li>Deal with budget holders and business owners to resolve queries and discrepancies</li><li>Process and reconcile staff expenses</li><li>Set up supplier payments in the bank</li><li>Support the wider finance team with APAR duties, including raising invoices, cash allocation and credit control</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Profile:</strong><br /> The successful Finance Officer will have solid, hands-on experience across both AP and AR, ideally gained in a busy finance function. You will be confident dealing with stakeholders across the business, organised, and accurate with a good eye for detail. Experience with Xledger or a similar workflow-based purchase ledger system is highly desirable.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Client:</strong><br /> Our client is a well-regarded organisation based in London who are looking to recruit a Finance Officer for an initial 6 months, with a genuine opportunity to be made permanent. This role will be office based 2 days per week with 3 days working from home.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong><br /> This Finance Officer role will be paying £17-19 per hour dependent on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FtLktlYW0uNjEwNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a large business based in Manchester to recruit for a <strong>Head of Financial Control</strong> on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Near Manchester City Centre<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> 3 days on-site<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000-£130,000 + strong bonus and pension scheme<br /> <strong>Start date:</strong> Before the end of December, ideally sooner</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a senior finance leadership opportunity within a large, complex organisation. You will lead financial control activities across multiple business areas, strengthening governance, improving processes and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. You will also play a key role in finance transformation, driving greater consistency, efficiency and control across the function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a large financial control team, including several direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintaining robust controls and compliance with finance policies.</li><li>Build effective relationships with senior finance stakeholders, acting as a key contact for business area finance teams.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring findings are addressed and improvements implemented.</li><li>Drive standardisation, automation and continuous improvement across financial control processes.</li><li>Support the implementation of a new ERP system, helping to improve finance processes and operational effectiveness.</li><li>Coach and develop qualified and part-qualified accountants, building capability across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified, with significant post-qualification experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a senior financial control role within a large, complex business or listed company.</li><li>Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing teams and building a high-performance culture.</li><li>Experience working within a shared service centre or centre of excellence.</li><li>Demonstrable success in process improvement, automation and standardisation within finance.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, governance and audit management experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level.</li><li>Have experience with team management of at least 10 or more employees and ideally have managed managers</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzExNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a growing, investment-backed business with the appointment of a newly created Senior Accountant position.</p><p>This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, supporting financial reporting, business performance initiatives and strategic growth projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing financial processes, improving management information and delivering insight to support commercial decision-making.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking broad exposure, increased responsibility and a clear pathway for career progression within a dynamic and expanding organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.</li><li>Develop and enhance KPI reporting and performance analysis.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to provide financial insight and challenge.</li><li>Drive process improvements across finance systems, controls and reporting.</li><li>Support business growth initiatives, including integration and transformation projects.</li><li>Review financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Mentor and support members of the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will:</p><ul><li>Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Have experience operating within a commercial finance environment.</li><li>Possess strong management accounting and financial reporting skills.</li><li>Demonstrate a proactive approach to process improvement and problem-solving.</li><li>Be confident communicating with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.</li><li>Have the ambition to progress into a senior finance leadership role over time.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home).</li><li>Enhanced annual leave entitlement.</li><li>Health and wellbeing benefits.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.</li><li>Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an ambitious accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain broad commercial exposure within a business entering an exciting phase of growth.</p><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMTQ4MDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice </p><p>A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.</p><p>This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</p></li><li><p>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</p></li><li><p>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</p></li><li><p>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</p></li><li><p>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</p></li><li><p>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</p></li><li><p>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li><p>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</p></li><li><p>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</p></li><li><p>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</p></li><li><p>Experience managing external audits</p></li><li><p>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</p></li><li><p>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</p></li><li><p>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</p></li><li><p>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</p></li><li><p>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</p></li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li><p>£90,000-£120,000 salary</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working</p></li><li><p>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</p></li><li><p>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</p></li><li><p>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Lancashire<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £90,000-£120,000<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi42MDczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a market-leading organisation to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> for its South Wales headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a successful business with ambitious growth plans and a strong market position.</p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounts for a key business unit while partnering with operational stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight and support strategic decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Cash flow reporting and forecasting</li><li>Maintaining financial ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Statutory accounts preparation</li><li>Producing KPI reporting and performance analysis</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Assisting with year-end and interim audits</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processes</li><li>Providing cross-functional support across the wider finance team</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware accountant who enjoys working in a growing business environment.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be newly qualified)</li><li>Strong accounting experience</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Advanced Excel capabilities</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Experience of improving financial processes and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £50,000</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing organisation</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and operational decision-making</li><li>The chance to make a genuine impact within a successful and expanding business</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjI5NTQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Technical Accountant - Remote - 6 month assignment - up to £400/day </strong></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Technical Accountant</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £400/day (inside IR35), DOE</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: remote with occasional travel to Scotland, London and the South West</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 6 months</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Leading audit coordination</strong> - managing and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.</li><li><strong>Strengthening financial governance</strong> - supporting half-year and year-end reporting, preparing governance documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.</li><li><strong>Providing technical accounting expertise</strong> - 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><strong>Influencing commercial decisions</strong> - analysing contract performance, challenging forecast assumptions and identifying unusual trends, financial risks and potential accounting issues.</li><li><strong>Driving continuous improvement</strong> - delivering assurance programmes, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.</li><li><strong>Developing accounting knowledge</strong> - creating technical guidance and delivering training to improve understanding of complex accounting concepts across the business.</li><li><strong>Partnering with senior stakeholders</strong> - collaborating with senior finance leaders, FP&A and Group Finance to develop controls, support new contract opportunities and enhance financial performance.</li><li><strong>Ensuring compliance</strong> - reviewing the application of accounting policies and overseeing adherence to contract review and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h2>The Company</h2><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing international agricultural development and investment business with headquarters in the City of London and operations across Africa.</p><p>The organisation specialises in developing and managing large-scale farming projects in emerging markets, combining agriculture, technology, irrigation, livestock, food processing, and operational expertise to unlock the potential of underutilised land. Beyond driving commercial growth, the business is committed to creating jobs, developing local talent, and supporting sustainable farming practices within the communities it operates.</p><p>As the company continues to expand its international footprint, they are seeking a Junior Finance Controller to join their London-based finance team and support the financial management of multiple overseas operations.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Junior Finance Controller will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of several international entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and analysing General Ledger transactions across several African entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for local finance teams, providing support and guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.</li><li>Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the production of monthly financial information and management reports for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitoring financial performance and identifying risks, variances, and areas for improvement across international operations.</li><li>Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Collaborating with operational teams and senior management to improve financial transparency and support decision-making.</li><li>Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements.</li><li>Undertaking regular international travel to visit overseas operations, build relationships with local teams, and gain a detailed understanding of on-the-ground business activities.</li></ul><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strong technical finance experience with international exposure in a business making a tangible impact through agricultural development and investment.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.</li><li>Experienced within a finance, accounting, reporting, or management accounting environment.</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.</li><li>A confident communicator capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Proactive, organised, and eager to develop within a growing international business.</li><li>Willing and able to undertake international travel as part of the role.</li></ul><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul><li>£48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience</li><li>International travel opportunities</li><li>Daily lunch allowance</li><li>Modern offices in the City of London</li><li>Exposure to overseas operations and senior leadership</li><li>Excellent long-term career progression opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMDQzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Financial Controller</h1><p><strong>Birmingham | Up to £85,000</strong></p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.</p><p>This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS</p></li><li><p>Lead IFRS 18 implementation</p></li><li><p>Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.</p></li><li><p>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.</p></li><li><p>Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.</p></li><li><p>Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMTk1OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to partner with a rising talent management agency based in London. Founded in the US, our client represents creators, entertainers, athletes, and other public figures. They help clients grow long-term careers by securing brand partnerships, media opportunities, and business ventures.</p><p>They are looking for a sociable and confident Finance Assistant to join their finance team to carry out the following duties.</p><ul><li>Use Xero data to create analytical reports.</li><li>Day to day bookkeeping including the preparation and processing of commission invoices and credit notes.</li><li>Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions in Xero.</li><li>Daily reconciliation of bank statements for multiple accounts.</li><li>Completing UK & US Vendor Forms requested by external sources.</li><li>Preparation of Debt Reports on a per Manager basis</li><li>Inbox management including responding to enquiries from vendors and internal staff regarding financial transactions and accounts.</li><li>Collating information for external client accountants for VAT Return processing.</li><li>Assisting on weekly payment runs and covering when Senior Finance Manager is on Annual Leave.</li><li>Communicate with both the UK & US team and assist in the implementation of backend procedures and processes across the department.</li><li>Assisting the Senior Finance Manager in the day to day running of the office including purchases and general maintenance.</li><li>Liaising with external vendors regarding the purchases, maintenance and utilities of the office.</li><li>Management of office supplies including refreshments, stationery and equipment.</li><li>Updating paperwork, maintaining documents, and word processing.</li></ul><p> </p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">What they will offer:</strong><br><strong> </strong><br><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Assistant<br><strong>Salary: </strong>£D.O.E + discretionary bonus <br><strong>Hybrid: </strong>3 days on site (tues - thurs) , 2 days WFH <br><strong>Working hours:</strong> 9am - 5pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Covent Garden <br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off<br></li><li>Study support package<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Frequent internal and external social events<br></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNjM0NjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This well-established Technology business based in central London is looking to hire a <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> due to the growth plans. They are the market leader within the industry and have presence in various countries. They are looking for someone who can add value to the finance team as well as the wider business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> will report to the Head of Finance and will take the ownership of the month-end closing for the major entity of the business, including balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany and explaining movements against forecast. You will oversee the statutory reporting, cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning as well as support the system implementation project. You will also act as the key point of contact for external auditors</p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate for the <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> vacancy will be ACA/ACCA qualified with 2-3 years of work experience in industry.</p><p>A 'can-do' attitude is required as well as experience within an international business. Sound knowledge of accounting standards i.e., IFRS, UKGAAP. Strong communication and influencing skills with ability to simplify complex problems and build solution are desired. This role will be mainly offering a hybrid working structure (2-day a week in the office) and it is based in central London.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>To apply online (Word attachment only), please click the 'Apply' button. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bWVsYW5pZS53b25nLjIyNjgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">