<p data-start="345" data-end="842">Robert Half is hiring a Personal Assistant for a highly regarded UK infrastructure company to support the SLT of a long-standing and on-going infrastructure project. Manchester city centre. </p><p data-end="842" data-start="345">This role supports a multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme to upgrade critical water supply infrastructure in the North West. The project involves constructing approximately 50km of new tunnel sections along an existing aqueduct and will ensure reliable water delivery to the Greater Manchester area. Post-construction, the aqueduct will continue to be operated by the water company, while the project team remains responsible for major maintenance of the new infrastructure for 25 years.</p><p data-end="863" data-start="844"><strong data-start="844" data-end="861">Role Overview</strong></p><ul data-end="1336" data-start="865"><li data-end="989" data-start="865"><p data-start="867" data-end="989">Provide highly organised and professional support as a Personal Assistant to the Executive PA and wider leadership team.</p></li><li data-start="990" data-end="1110"><p data-start="992" data-end="1110">Join a large, collaborative team delivering a major infrastructure programme with long-term career growth potential.</p></li><li data-end="1336" data-start="1111"><p data-start="1113" data-end="1336">The role requires a proactive, experienced individual with a proven track record of supporting senior directors or executive leadership, capable of balancing competing priorities with discretion, accuracy, and efficiency.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1852" data-end="1884"><strong data-end="1882" data-start="1852">Principal Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="1886" data-end="2755"><li data-start="1886" data-end="1986"><p data-end="1986" data-start="1888">Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive PA and team members as required.</p></li><li data-end="2050" data-start="1987"><p data-start="1989" data-end="2050">Coordinate travel arrangements, logistics, and itineraries.</p></li><li data-start="2051" data-end="2140"><p data-start="2053" data-end="2140">Prepare agendas, reports, and board packs, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.</p></li><li data-start="2141" data-end="2215"><p data-end="2215" data-start="2143">Arrange and attend meetings, capturing actions and ensuring follow-up.</p></li><li data-end="2305" data-start="2216"><p data-start="2218" data-end="2305">Act as a point of contact, handling calls, correspondence, and emails professionally.</p></li><li data-end="2444" data-start="2306"><p data-start="2308" data-end="2444">Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the executive office to a high standard.</p></li><li data-start="2445" data-end="2506"><p data-end="2506" data-start="2447">Manage confidential information with absolute discretion.</p></li><li data-end="2586" data-start="2507"><p data-start="2509" data-end="2586">Support the coordination of key events, workshops, and leadership sessions.</p></li><li data-end="2680" data-start="2587"><p data-end="2680" data-start="2589">Undertake general administrative tasks to ensure smooth delivery of executive priorities.</p></li><li data-start="2681" data-end="2755"><p data-start="2683" data-end="2755">Assist with document control activities during periods of high volume.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1363" data-start="1338"><strong data-start="1338" data-end="1361">Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-end="1850" data-start="1365"><li data-end="1435" data-start="1365"><p data-start="1367" data-end="1435">Demonstrated experience as a Personal Assistant at a senior level.</p></li><li data-start="1436" data-end="1547"><p data-end="1547" data-start="1438">Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p></li><li data-start="1548" data-end="1636"><p data-end="1636" data-start="1550">Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="1637" data-end="1714"><p data-start="1639" data-end="1714">Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</p></li><li data-end="1776" data-start="1715"><p data-end="1776" data-start="1717">High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.</p></li><li data-start="1777" data-end="1850"><p data-end="1850" data-start="1779">Ability to work independently while supporting a busy executive team</p></li></ul><p>Initially there will be a requirement to be in office located in Manchester whilst getting to know the team and infrastructure. </p><p> </p><p>Candidates available immediately will be prioritised. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc3OTEwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="657" data-start="330">Our client, a Warwickshire-based organisation, is seeking an experienced <strong data-end="430" data-start="403">Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the finance function during a period of change. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while partnering closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p data-start="659" data-end="801">This assignment is initially for <strong data-end="704" data-start="692">3 months</strong>, however there is a clear opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right individual.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul data-start="830" data-end="1440"><li data-start="830" data-end="889"><p data-end="889" data-start="832">Managing the day-to-day running of the finance function</p></li><li data-start="890" data-end="1001"><p data-start="892" data-end="1001">Leading the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1002" data-end="1055"><p data-start="1004" data-end="1055">Producing accurate and timely management accounts</p></li><li data-end="1119" data-start="1056"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1058">Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</p></li><li data-end="1201" data-start="1120"><p data-start="1122" data-end="1201">Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1202"><p data-end="1274" data-start="1204">Acting as a key finance business partner to non-finance stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1337" data-start="1275"><p data-start="1277" data-end="1337">Managing and developing junior members of the finance team</p></li><li data-start="1338" data-end="1386"><p data-end="1386" data-start="1340">Liaising with external auditors and advisors</p></li><li data-start="1387" data-end="1440"><p data-end="1440" data-start="1389">Identifying and implementing process improvements</p></li></ul><br><br>Candidate Requirements:<br><br><ul data-end="1955" data-start="1471"><li data-end="1529" data-start="1471"><p data-start="1473" data-end="1529">Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role</p></li><li data-start="1530" data-end="1597"><p data-end="1597" data-start="1532">Strong technical accounting background with a hands-on approach</p></li><li data-end="1665" data-start="1598"><p data-start="1600" data-end="1665">Comfortable working in a fast-paced or transitional environment</p></li><li data-end="1721" data-start="1666"><p data-start="1668" data-end="1721">Experience producing management accounts end-to-end</p></li><li data-end="1782" data-start="1722"><p data-end="1782" data-start="1724">Strong Excel skills and exposure to finance systems/ERPs</p></li><li data-end="1844" data-start="1783"><p data-start="1785" data-end="1844">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="1845" data-end="1910"><p data-end="1910" data-start="1847">Able to commit to <strong data-start="1865" data-end="1908">5 days per week on-site in Warwickshire</strong></p></li><li data-end="1955" data-start="1911"><p data-start="1913" data-end="1955">Immediately available or on short notice</p></li></ul><br><br>Qualifications:<br><br><ul data-end="2037" data-start="1978"><li data-start="1978" data-end="2037"><p data-start="1980" data-end="2037">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience</p></li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer:<br><br><ul data-end="2224" data-start="2061"><li data-end="2125" data-start="2061"><p data-start="2063" data-end="2125">Competitive interim rate or salary (dependent on experience)</p></li><li data-end="2178" data-start="2126"><p data-start="2128" data-end="2178">Opportunity to add immediate value in a key role</p></li><li data-end="2224" data-start="2179"><p data-end="2224" data-start="2181">Strong likelihood of permanent conversion</p></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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4xMDUzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half has partnered with a fastest-growing repair and maintenance company in search for a proactive People Advisor</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>People Advisor / ER Specialist (London & South Region)</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to <strong>£50,000</strong> per annum (+ car allowance)</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>full time | permanent</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> London-based with <strong>2 days per week</strong> on-site across southwest London, Kent, and Hertfordshire</p><p> </p><p>This role offers real variety, impact and visibility. You'll work across <strong>three sites</strong>, partnering with frontline teams and managers in a hands-on, fast-paced, blue-collar environment. You'll also benefit from a supportive People Director who is committed to providing <strong>training, coaching and development</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>You will support, guide and coach Managers across the company to effectively manage people issues in line with internal processes and HR best practice. Expect variety, ownership and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a high-volume employee relations caseload (absence, disciplinaries, grievances, performance, flexible working, OH and more)</li><li>Keep accurate case updates on the HR system, providing regular stakeholder updates</li><li>Coach and upskill People Managers using toolkits and training sessions</li><li>Deliver training sessions to support manager capability</li><li>Provide face-to-face and remote advice on policies and people processes</li><li>Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, from advert to onboarding</li><li>Build strong relationships with People Partners, Managers and site teams</li><li>Support People Operations with HR queries and occasional admin</li><li>Input into policy and process reviews</li><li>Support people-related projects to improve the team member experience</li><li>Provide initial advice on non-complex Health & Safety queries</li><li>Act as a proud ambassador for our values throughout the employee lifecycle</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Experience managing a high-volume ER caseload </li><li>Recruitment experience</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills</li><li>Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice</li><li>Experience in a contact centre or blue-collar environment (desirable but not essential)</li><li><strong>CIPD Level 5</strong> (qualified or working towards) or equivalent experience</li><li>Confident, resilient and able to work with a broad mix of personalities</li><li>Happy travelling <strong>two days per week</strong> to regional sites (travel booked via their app)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>33 days holiday (including bank holidays)</li><li>Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption pay</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Health & well-being support</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/R2FicmllbGEuR29tZXMuNjY0NjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="180" data-end="203"> </h2><p>As a <strong data-end="1519" data-start="1492">Purchase Ledger Analyst</strong>, you will be a key member of the finance team responsible for ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in purchase ledger processing across a network of aesthetic clinics. This role blends essential <strong data-start="1718" data-end="1745">business-as-usual (BAU)</strong> accounting functions with <strong data-start="1772" data-end="1801">deep-dive analytical work</strong>, identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement of financial operations and controls. Your work will directly support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross-clinic financial consistency within a dynamic, people-focused healthcare environment.</p><p>This is a temporary role until end of June. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions. The role also involves analytical and investigative work to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement across the accounts payable function.</p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">This role is remote, but will also involve some travel to clinics which may involve an overnight stay, likely once a month. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">Key requirements: </p><ul><li>Available immediately </li><li>Located in the Northwest as this is where the manager is located</li><li>Good solid end to end purchase ledger experience</li><li>Reliable, good communication skills, strong Excel skills</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYxMDAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working in partnership with a highly successful and growing Northwest engineering business to appoint an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p>Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong market presence, a diverse customer base and ambitious plans for further expansion. As part of their continued development, they are now seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to join their executive leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next stage of their growth.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will have full responsibility for the financial strategy and performance of the business. This is a broad and influential role requiring a strategic thinker who can also operate effectively at an operational level within a fast-paced engineering environment.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><p>* Developing and delivering the financial strategy in line with business objectives<br /> * Providing commercial insight and strategic guidance to the Board<br /> * Leading budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning<br /> * Overseeing management reporting, statutory accounts and compliance<br /> * Driving financial performance, margin improvement and cost control<br /> * Managing cash flow, working capital and capital expenditure<br /> * Strengthening financial controls, systems and processes<br /> * Providing commercial support to pricing, bids and major contracts<br /> * Managing relationships with banks, auditors and external stakeholders<br /> * Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team<br /> * Supporting strategic projects including investment appraisal and acquisitions</p><p>The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with significant senior finance leadership experience, ideally gained within an engineering, manufacturing or technical services environment. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at Board level are essential.</p><p>In return, our client is offering:</p><p>* Competitive salary<br /> * Performance-related bonus<br /> * Car allowance or company car<br /> * Pension and private healthcare<br /> * Hybrid and flexible working<br /> * A genuine opportunity to influence strategy and growth</p><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity to join a high-quality engineering business at an exciting point in its development.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljc1MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h2><strong>Senior Payroll Manager</strong></h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £65,000<br /> <strong>Hybrid / Flexible working available</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting for a Senior Payroll Manager position on behalf of a high-growth business based in Halifax. The role on offer allows full ownership of a complex payroll function, blending technical expertise with strategic influence, operational leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset.</p><p>You will oversee the seamless, accurate, and timely delivery of monthly payrolls, bonus cycles, and statutory submissions, while driving payroll excellence during an exciting period of growth and change. Managing a small team, you will have full autonomy to implement smarter ways of working and improve efficiencies across the payroll function. </p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead and oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations across multiple entities, stepping in to support the team as required.</li><li>Ensure full legislative compliance, accurate statutory reporting, and timely HMRC submissions.</li><li>Drive process optimisation, identifying and implementing more efficient and scalable payroll workflows.</li><li>Manage and develop a small, capable team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring high performance and quality delivery.</li><li>Act as a trusted partner to Senior Leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations, providing clear insights and supporting business‑critical initiatives.</li><li>Continuously enhance processes through the introduction of new payroll efficiencies.</li><li>Support system upgrades, integrations, acquisitions, TUPE transfers, and wider organisational change programmes.</li></ul><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><ul><li>Proven Payroll Manager experience running complex, multi‑entity payrolls within a fast‑paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels and lead payroll transformation.</li><li>A people-oriented leader who can mentor, motivate, and develop a small team.</li><li>Strong systems capability, ideally with experience across multiple payroll platforms </li><li>Exposure to M&A processes, integrations, and TUPE transfers (desirable).</li><li>Ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow within a role that offers scope and progression.</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Join?</strong></h3><p>This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high‑impact payroll function within a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payroll across the organisation.</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjYxMzg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Director of Performance Marketing (PPC Focus)</strong></p><p>Location: Hybrid - Bolton<br /> Working pattern: Four day working week (Monday to Thursday)<br /> Salary: £80,000 - £120,000</p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> We're partnering with a high-growth digital agency to appoint a Director of Performance Marketing with deep, hands-on PPC expertise. This is a senior leadership role for a best-in-class paid media specialist who is equally comfortable setting strategy, managing client relationships, and working directly in ad accounts day to day.</p><p>This is a four day working week role with hybrid working, offering a strong balance between senior responsibility, commercial impact, and quality of life. The position suits someone from a fast-moving digital agency environment who has grown within a business, delivered long-term results for clients, and wants to help shape and elevate an existing performance function rather than having built one from scratch.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong><br /> This is a highly commercial, client-facing role with people management responsibility and genuine influence. You'll take ownership of PPC and paid media performance across a varied client portfolio, ensuring activity is directly linked to revenue, growth, and wider business outcomes.</p><p>You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across creative, tech, and commercial teams, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while raising standards internally across performance frameworks, optimisation approaches, and delivery.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead PPC and paid media strategy across multiple client accounts, with PPC as the core channel</li><li>Remain hands-on in accounts, actively managing, auditing, and improving performance</li><li>Own client relationships and performance conversations, clearly explaining strategy, results, and commercial impact</li><li>Develop and refine paid media frameworks, account structures, and optimisation processes</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of paid media specialists</li><li>Partner with commercial and leadership teams to ensure media activity drives profitable growth</li><li>Identify opportunities to grow and retain client relationships through performance-led insight</li></ul><p><strong>Core requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Deep PPC expertise with a strong technical foundation</li><li>Background in a digital agency environment, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling business</li><li>Strong paid media strategist with excellent commercial awareness</li><li>Highly commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how media drives revenue and business outcomes</li><li>Comfortable being on the tools and close to performance data day to day</li><li>Strong understanding of account structure, optimisation levers, and performance gaps</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams</li><li>Confident, credible, and effective in client-facing environments</li><li>Broad exposure across multiple accounts, sectors, and challenges</li><li>Track record of stability and progression, ideally spending 3-5+ years in roles and seeing initiatives through</li></ul><p><strong>Why consider this role</strong></p><ul><li>Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy</li><li>Four day working week as standard</li><li>Hybrid working with a collaborative and experienced leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to shape and grow an established performance function</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus aligned to impact and results</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjAwOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">