<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">
<h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><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><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><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><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>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.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>About you</strong></p><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><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><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><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This 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.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for an Interim Finance Manager to join a PE-backed business in Leeds that has just made it's first major acquisition.</p><p>This acquisition which is due to complete imminently in Leeds, will create an immediate requirement for a hands-on finance professional who can establish robust financial processes, integrate systems and provide high-quality financial reporting from day one.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of the finance function and be responsible for implementing new financial controls and set of management accounts.</p><p>Other duties will include: </p><ul><li>Implementing Xero and ensuring finance systems are fit for purpose</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts from scratch</li><li>Establishing financial controls and governance processes</li><li>Improving the quality and timeliness of management information</li><li>Providing accurate financial insight to support decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Immediately available and able to start at short notice</li><li>Experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Interim Finance Lead</li><li>Strong knowledge of Xero implementation and process improvement beneficial</li><li>Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills</li><li>Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£350-£4000 per day (Outside IR35)</li><li>Immediate start available</li><li>Initial interim assignment with potential for longer-term opportunities</li><li>Exposure to a high-growth, PE-backed buy-and-build environment</li><li>Leeds-based role with flexibility around working arrangements</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjgwMTY3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.</p><p>You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO - equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>Circa £75,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Chief Executive Officer</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 12 month FTC</p><p><strong>Direct reports: </strong>Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations</p><p> </p><p>The charity has recently been through a merger, and this role will help steer the resulting change programme, including a finance system implementation already in flight.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing. Manage two investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants - a team currently settling into some new appointments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Hannah Curnow on 01179 935459 or apply directly to this advert.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4yNDYxNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a well-established Bristol-based charity to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations, covering maternity leave.</p><p>You'll sit on the Senior Management Team, act as strategic lead for finance, operations and grant-making, and report directly to the CEO being equally comfortable in the Boardroom and close to operational detail.</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol - hybrid 2 days onsite.</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>circa £75,000</p><p><strong>Reporting to: </strong>Chief Executive Officer</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 12 month FTC</p><p><strong>Direct reports: </strong>Financial Controller, Head of Grants, Head of Operations</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Own budgeting, forecasting, management accounts and month-end close, reporting into the Finance & Grants and Audit Committees.</li><li>Lead risk, governance and policy - including company secretary duties and Board/committee papers.</li><li>Act as HR lead, overseeing payroll, pay and staff wellbeing.</li><li>Manage investment portfolios and a portfolio of let properties, including rent reviews and lease renewals.</li><li>Run the year-end audit and SORP-compliant statutory accounts.</li><li>Oversee IT and operational projects, and line-manage a Financial Controller, Head of Operations and Head of Grants.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant with senior/Director-level experience in the charity sector - essential, to hit the ground running.</li><li>Confident presenting to Trustees and Boards, and translating finance for non-finance audiences.</li><li>Strong, adaptable people leader - comfortable managing a varied team through a period of change.</li><li>Working knowledge of charity SORP and UK charity governance.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjAxNDUwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half have partnered with a business based in Bath to recruit an interim Management Accountant to backfill support in its finance team, following an internal secondment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: Bath (3 days/week onsite)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duration: Interim, to end of December (possible extension/perm - not guaranteed)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hours: 37 hours/week</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Day rate: Circa £50,000 pa equivalent.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You'll be the link between the local finance team and the offshore BPO, keeping month-end on track and freeing up the Financial Controller to focus on strategic finance.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duties and responsibilities:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Coordinating the transactional finance workflow with the offshore BPO team in India</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounting.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Acting as the go-between for the offshore team, feeding through the information they need to process transactional work</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Picking up ad hoc finance support as needed - this is a broad, hands-on role in a business that moves fast</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Profile:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A strong, competent Management Accountant.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident working independently with limited onboarding and limited day-to-day support</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comfortable coordinating with an offshore/BPO finance function</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Able to hit the ground running; the business doesn't have capacity for a long induction</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjUzMjk5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1> </h1><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join an <strong>employee-focused SME business</strong>, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South Birmingham</p><p>Based within the UK entity, you will take <strong>full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, reporting directly to the <strong>Managing Director</strong> and working closely with the wider international Group.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.</p><p>Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including <strong>payroll, HR support and quality management processes</strong>, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.</p><h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">full ownership of the UK finance function</strong>, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">Managing Director</strong>, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong style="font-size: 8pt;">quarterly financial reporting to the international Group</strong>.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3><p>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:</p><ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong style="font-size: 8pt;">CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</strong></li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul><p>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic benefits </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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Horsham | Office-Based | Competitive Salary + Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering with a leading specialist services organisation</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><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><p>The ideal candidate will possess:</p><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><p><strong>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.</strong></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi40ODM2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Business Partner</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established organisation based in Bristol, is looking for a <strong>Senior Finance Business Partner</strong> to join their Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially-minded finance professional to work closely with budget holders across the business, providing expert financial guidance and helping to protect the long-term financial health of the organisation.</p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and investment decision-making, while developing and maintaining robust long-term cost models.</p><h1>The Role</h1><ul><li>Provide effective financial guidance to budget holders throughout the budgeting and forecasting cycle</li><li>Support budget holders with accurate monitoring of monthly management accounts, identifying and explaining variances</li><li>Support budget holders in valuing risks and assessing investment decisions, including input into business cases</li><li>Develop and maintain accurate long-term cost models and contract clause calculations</li><li>Prepare month-end journals to ensure the accuracy of monthly management accounts</li><li>Maintain best-practice finance business partnering policies</li><li>Build strong, collaborative relationships with budget holders, ensuring early involvement in financial risks and decisions</li><li>Manage and coach a small team, supporting their development and performance</li><li>Maintain business finance processes and controls that support accurate, timely decision-making and long-term cost management</li></ul><h1>About You</h1><ul><li>Part-qualified or fully qualified in a relevant professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA); qualified candidates with post-qualification experience are especially encouraged to apply</li><li>Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term cost modelling</li><li>Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS as relevant to the role</li><li>Confident building relationships with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial information for a wider audience</li><li>Experience supporting or managing a small team is desirable</li><li>A proactive, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong IT and systems skills, with a willingness to develop digital capability further</li><li>Long term contracts experience would be desirable</li></ul><h1>What's on Offer</h1><ul><li>Salary up to £62,000, depending on experience</li><li>Based in Bristol</li><li>The opportunity to join a collaborative, values-driven finance team with genuine scope for progression</li></ul><p>If this sounds like your next move, we'd love to hear from you.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy41NDAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a chain of hotels and event spaces based in London.</p><p>Supporting the business and multiple locations this role will involve:</p><ul><li>Monthly close within five working days for every entity, plus monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the board with clear commentary on performance, variances, and forward risks.</li><li>Weekly rolling 13-week cash forecast, monthly P&L reforecast, and group working capital management, including the deposit ledger and intercompany balances.</li><li>The annual budget process across the group, built with each GM and the leadership team.</li><li>Hotel performance reporting on a departmental basis, with RevPAR, GOPPAR, GOP, payroll cost, and F&B GP visible at each site.</li><li>You will partner with each GM on the financial performance of their site.</li><li>Rebuild the management P&L and put in place the supporting trackers to expose profitability across departments, menus, products, and event types.</li><li>The financial control environment: controls, invoice standards, audit readiness, the year-end audit relationship across all five entities, and the group's regulatory, licensing, and insurance obligations. Statutory and tax compliance for all five entities VAT across a multi-rate environment, corporation tax, PAYE and NI, franchise reporting and royalty compliance.</li><li>Manage the relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and HMRC.</li><li>Payroll oversight across the group, including tronc administration and compliance with the Employment Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. </li></ul><p>Details:</p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 DOE</li><li>5 days onsite</li><li>Travel to different location</li><li>Benefits</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS4zNzEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Metal Brokers in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 6-12 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 6-12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Process daily client collateral movements, ensuring timely execution and accurate reconciliation of client and counterparty transactions.</li><li>Monitor client accounts for margin requirements and coordinate with the appropriate teams to ensure sufficient funds are available.</li><li>Track margin balances and ensure that client margin calls are fulfilled promptly to maintain optimal liquidity levels.</li><li>Assist in managing the firm's daily cash flow, ensuring payments are processed according to the firm's liquidity and risk management policies.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller with daily treasury operations and cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain and update client account information, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions and client balances.</li><li>Assist in reconciling FX positions, margin accounts, and other client-related financial records.</li><li>Support the reconciliation of LME cash, collateral accounts, and other related financial data.</li><li>Ensure that all client payments and receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system.</li><li>Providing an excellent level of customer service, responding in a timely manner to queries from clients and the Japanese subsidiary.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide support during the annual audit process, assisting with the preparation of financial statements and liaising with external auditors.</li><li>Assist with the preparation and filing of VAT returns, corporation tax, and other HMRC-related documentation.</li><li>Provide general support to the finance team in various day-to-day financial operations, including invoice processing and payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring all supporting documentation is filed appropriately for auditing purposes.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of reports and ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments.</li><li>Assist with employee expenses, and other HR-related financial tasks as required.</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months 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 £14-£16p/h </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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQ4MDM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing Finance function within a business in Glasgow.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a broad role offering exposure to both the financial and operational sides of the organisation. The successful candidate will take ownership of a range of month-end, reporting and financial control activities, while working closely with colleagues across the wider business to understand performance, manage costs and support informed decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role would suit an ambitious accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is keen to develop their commercial understanding. As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, there will be opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, contribute to improvements within the Finance function and progress your career.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Take ownership of the monthly reporting process for a number of areas of the business, ensuring management information is delivered accurately and on schedule.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Complete regular balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies and ensuring supporting records are maintained.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Assist with the organisation's indirect and direct tax requirements, including VAT submissions and supporting wider corporation tax activity.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Monitor balances between group entities and ensure intercompany transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Support the year-end close process by preparing schedules, providing information for audit and assisting with statutory reporting requirements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Maintain forward-looking cash flow information, helping the business understand upcoming funding and liquidity requirements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Work alongside budget holders to track financial performance, investigate variances and contribute to ongoing forecasting activity.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Prepare and record payroll-related journals, ensuring costs are appropriately allocated between projects and overhead functions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Build effective relationships with operational, procurement, commercial, production and supply chain colleagues, providing financial analysis and insight where required.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Maintain accurate records of capital expenditure and fixed assets, including the calculation and recording of depreciation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Take responsibility for month-end adjustments including accruals, prepayments, lease accounting and related journals.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Assist with reporting across multiple currencies, including monitoring foreign exchange movements and processing intercompany recharges.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Compile financial information required for grant applications and claims, working with relevant external organisations as necessary.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Act as a key finance contact for external auditors and professional advisers, supporting work relating to audit, taxation, transfer pricing and other financial matters.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Look for opportunities to strengthen existing processes, improve the quality of management information and enhance financial controls.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Provide additional support to the senior Finance team and assist with wider projects and ad hoc requirements as the business develops.</p><h3>Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Part-qualified or recently qualified accountant, ideally studying towards or qualified through ACCA, CIMA or ICAS, with approximately 3-5 years' relevant management accounting experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Strong understanding of month-end accounting, budgeting, forecasting and analysing financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Comfortable working with established ERP/accounting platforms. Experience with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or similar would be advantageous.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Experience within an international or multi-entity organisation would be beneficial.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Previous exposure to stock, inventory accounting or a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Confident communicating financial information to colleagues outside of Finance and building effective relationships across the business.</p><p>· Strong analytical ability with a methodical approach and high level of accuracy.</p><p>Salary for this role will sit in a range of £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits </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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uODU1MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to shortlist candidates for a new Management Accountant to join a growing and diverse business with interests across property, investment and commercial operations. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management accounting, financial reporting and financial control across a varied portfolio of entities. This role offers exposure to a broad range of activities, including management reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, business partnering and process improvement, within a complex multi-entity environment. The business is based in an attractive city centre location with hybrid working on offer. </p><p>The successful candidate will also support and mentor an Assistant Accountant while contributing to ongoing improvements in systems, controls and reporting processes.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis for a portfolio of entities.</li><li>Manage monthend processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and support the work of the Assistant Accountant, providing guidance and development where required.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor funding requirements across multiple entities.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing variances and providing meaningful financial insight.</li><li>Produce financial reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support accounting activities relating to property and investment transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and development projects.</li><li>Prepare and review VAT returns and assist with wider tax and compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems and finance processes through automation and technology.</li><li>Support ad hoc projects, financial analysis, modelling and business initiatives.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts within a multi-entity, group or complex business environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior team members would be advantageous.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.</li><li>Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or similar.</li><li>Good understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMzkwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Eastleigh</strong> to recruit a <strong>Credit Controller.</strong> The Credit Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£30,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>multiple bonus'!</strong> (Attendance bonus, credit control target bonus and a Christmas bonus)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Chasing outstanding payments by phone and email</li><li>Managing customer accounts and resolving payment queries</li><li>Resolve invoice queries with Admin/Account Managers</li><li>Setting up payment plans where required</li><li>Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams</li><li>Escalating overdue accounts when necessary</li><li>Supporting month-end finance processes</li><li>Daily banking reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Previous experience in credit control is preferred</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Good attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Confident using Sage and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively</li><li>Professional and customer-focused approach</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDc2NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Taunton (Hybrid Working Available)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Excellent Benefits</p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an exciting and growing Taunton-based organisation in the search for a qualified accountant to join their leadership team in this pivotal role. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take ownership of a broad finance remit, partnering closely with senior stakeholders while leading a small finance team.</p><p>This position offers significant exposure across the business, combining financial leadership, commercial insight and operational support to help drive performance and support future growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality finance function, supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring robust financial management across the organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders and budget holders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Produce and analyse management information, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Lead budget reviews and challenge performance to drive accountability and value for money.</li><li>Support the preparation of statutory accounts, audits and regulatory returns.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance frameworks are maintained.</li><li>Oversee revenue management, invoicing and cash collection activities.</li><li>Support commercial decision-making, including pricing, costing and contract evaluations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Contribute to business change and cross-functional projects with a financial impact.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance leadership, finance manager, business partnering or financial controller capacity.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and management reporting experience.</li><li>Ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong people management skills, with experience developing and mentoring teams.</li><li>Comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>A competitive salary and excellent benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role within a respected and growing organisation.</li><li>Broad remit with exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects.</li><li>Supportive culture with genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li></ul><p>For more information or to apply confidentially, please contact - </p><p>Andy Troup </p><p> </p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yNDc1MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Credit Controller - Edinburgh</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Edinburgh<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000-£35,000<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><p>We're working with a well-established business in Edinburgh who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Credit Controller</strong> to join their finance team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone with strong credit control experience who enjoys working with customers, managing their own ledger and taking a proactive approach to cash collection.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing an allocated customer ledger and ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently and professionally.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Managing an allocated customer ledger and monitoring outstanding balances.</p></li><li><p>Proactively contacting customers by phone and email to recover overdue payments.</p></li><li><p>Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.</p></li><li><p>Allocating cash and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring aged debt and escalating potential issues where required.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with the wider finance team to improve cash collection and reduce overdue debt.</p></li><li><p>Preparing regular aged debt reports and providing updates on collection performance.</p></li><li><p>Supporting with account reconciliations and other finance duties as required.</p></li><li><p>Identifying opportunities to improve credit control processes and procedures.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for someone who has:</p><ul><li><p>Previous experience in a <strong>Credit Controller or similar accounts receivable position</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</p></li><li><p>Confidence speaking with customers regarding outstanding payments.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage a busy ledger and prioritise effectively.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting debt.</p></li><li><p>Good Excel and general systems skills.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>This would suit an experienced Credit Controller looking for their next opportunity in Edinburgh, or someone with solid Accounts Receivable experience who is ready to take on more responsibility.</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/YWlsaWRoLnZhbnd5ay41MzIzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops">Credit Controller</h1><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000-£35,000 per annum<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid</p><p class="x12ofw9d">An established and growing business based in Cardiff is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Credit Controller</strong> to join its finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and proactive credit professional to take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts, maintain strong customer relationships and play an important role in supporting the company's cash flow.</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops">The Role</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">The successful Credit Controller will be responsible for:</p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Managing a portfolio of customer accounts and ensuring payments are received on time</li><li>Proactively contacting customers by telephone and email regarding outstanding invoices</li><li>Allocating and reconciling payments accurately</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice queries and disputes</li><li>Monitoring aged debt and taking appropriate action to minimise overdue balances</li><li>Agreeing payment plans where appropriate and following up on commitments</li><li>Working closely with internal teams to resolve account queries</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records</li><li>Preparing regular aged debt and credit control reports</li><li>Escalating long-outstanding or high-risk accounts where necessary</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team as required</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops">About the Candidate</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a <strong>credit control or accounts receivable position</strong> and will be confident managing customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">They will be:</p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Confident communicating with customers by telephone and email</li><li>Comfortable having professional but firm conversations regarding payment</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Confident working with figures and financial information</li><li>Proactive and able to manage their own workload</li><li>A strong problem solver with a commercial approach</li><li>Comfortable using Excel and finance/accounting systems</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d">Experience within a fast-paced finance environment would be advantageous.</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops">The Package</h3><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li><strong>£30,000-£35,000 per annum</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid working</strong></li><li>Cardiff-based office</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and progression</li><li>A varied role with genuine responsibility and ownership</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller to join a successful organisation in Cardiff and develop their career within a supportive finance team.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS44Njk4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Avonmouth, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Avonmouth</p><p><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £30,000 - £40,000 Dependent on experience</p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or email over a copy of your CV </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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNDcwMTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>CREDIT CONTROLLER</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">No Finance Experience Required, Full Training Given</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol (office based)<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Regional Credit Manager<br /> <strong>Contract type:</strong> Full-time after probation period<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 hrs/week, Mon to Fri, 9-5 with 30 mins lunch<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £34,000 dependant on experience</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> </p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Looking for a genuine way into a finance career? This role is a brilliant launchpad. You don't need a finance degree or previous credit control experience: full training is given from the ground up. You'll take ownership of your own portfolio of credit accounts, from sole traders through to national key accounts, and quickly build commercially valuable skills in negotiation, cash flow management and relationship building. It's fast paced, varied and genuinely rewarding: you'll see the direct impact of your work every single day, and build a skill set that opens doors right across the finance profession.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Why Start Your Career Here?</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Credit control is one of the best kept secrets in finance. It gives you hands on commercial experience, direct exposure to how a business really operates, and a set of skills that transfer into wider finance, accountancy and business careers. Here's what makes this a great first step:</p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Full training, no experience needed:</strong> a structured induction and ongoing coaching from an experienced Regional Credit Manager, so you're set up to succeed from day one</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Real ownership from day one:</strong> you'll manage your own portfolio of accounts, so you can see the direct results of your work rather than sitting on the sidelines</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Transferable, in-demand skills:</strong> negotiation, commercial awareness, relationship management and cash flow understanding are all skills that finance and accountancy employers actively look for</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>A clear path forward:</strong> strong performers can progress toward senior credit control roles or move into wider finance functions as they build experience</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Stability, backed by scale:</strong> you'll be learning your trade within a large, well established national business, with the security and support that comes with a nationwide operation</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Collections & Cash Allocation</p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Chase outstanding debt by telephone, letter and email in a timely and effective manner, tailoring approach to account type</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Accurately and promptly allocate customer payments across various payment methods</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Take payments over the telephone</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Set up and manage approved payment plans through to completion</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Account & Query Management</p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage and resolve invoice queries promptly, liaising with branches and customers as needed</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain and process stopped account listings</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Escalate problem debts to the Credit Manager for litigation where appropriate</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Prepare customer files and new credit applications for the Credit Manager's authorisation</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Maintain accurate, up-to-date customer files and records</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Administration & Reporting</p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Record all actions and customer conversations clearly and consistently in customer notes</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide general office administration support to the Credit Office</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Support ad hoc duties such as collecting/opening post and banking cheques</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Essential (we'll teach you the credit control side, these are about how you work)</p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Confident, professional telephone manner, with the ability to handle contentious debt-collection conversations calmly</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Skilled at building relationships at all levels: customers, branch staff, senior managers and colleagues</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong personal organisation, with the ability to manage a busy workload accurately and efficiently</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A proactive approach to credit control and a commitment to keeping a clean, up-to-date ledger</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Desirable</p><ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1" dir="ltr"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Any exposure to a customer-facing, sales, office or finance environment (through part-time work, a placement or an internship) is a bonus, but by no means essential</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A genuine interest in starting a career in finance or credit control, and a willingness to learn</li></ul><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A structured training programme and hands-on mentoring, with no prior finance experience required</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Contributory pension scheme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bonus scheme</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Onsite parking</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Regular company social events</li></ul><p>Interested? Contact or call 01179935412!</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/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS42NDg5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Credit Controller - West Edinburgh</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> West Edinburgh<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000-£35,000<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent</p><p>We're working with an exciting and ambitious start-up business in the West Edinburgh area that is looking to appoint an experienced Credit Controller to join its growing finance team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of its journey, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, help shape processes, and grow alongside the company as it continues to expand.</p><h3>The Role:</h3><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for managing an allocated customer ledger and ensuring outstanding debts are collected efficiently and professionally.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing an allocated customer ledger and monitoring outstanding balances.</li><li>Proactively contacting customers by phone and email to recover overdue payments.</li><li>Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries.</li><li>Allocating cash and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date.</li><li>Monitoring aged debt and escalating potential issues where required.</li><li>Working closely with the wider finance team to improve cash collection and reduce overdue debt.</li><li>Preparing regular aged debt reports and providing updates on collection performance.</li><li>Supporting with account reconciliations and other finance duties as required.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve credit control processes and procedures.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're looking for someone who has:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Credit Controller or Accounts Receivable position.</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confidence speaking with customers regarding outstanding payments.</li><li>Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage a busy ledger and prioritise effectively.</li><li>A proactive approach to resolving queries and collecting debt.</li><li>Good Excel and general systems skills.</li><li>The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider finance team.</li></ul><p>This would suit an experienced Credit Controller looking for their next opportunity in West Edinburgh, or someone with solid Accounts Receivable experience who is ready to take on more responsibility within a growing and forward-thinking business.</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/RGFyY2llLk1jY2Fubi41Nzg0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Bath, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Role:</strong> Credit Controller</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 2 - 3 months</p><p><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £15.38ph - £16.41ph</p><p><strong>Office Based</strong></p><p><strong>Full Time</strong></p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>30<strong> - </strong>35 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Setting up customer accounts, credit checking and managing credit limits</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role please apply online or drop me an email with a copy of your CV </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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjI0MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">