<p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well known global brand in the food industry near High Wycombe. </p><p> </p><p>Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking to take ownership of core financial processes and play a pivotal role within a growing, collaborative finance team?</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic FMCG environment where you will support strategic decision-making, lead key reporting cycles, and ensure the business maintains a robust and reliable financial position.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role - What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p>In this hands-on and influential role, you will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial reporting and controls across the business.</p><p> </p><p>Key duties include:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Month-End & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Oversee key month-end tasks including sales, cost of goods, stock, accruals, and volume/price/mix analysis</li><li>Produce accurate management accounts and reporting packs</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the perpetual forecasting process, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs</li><li>Maintain and update ongoing cashflow forecasts, proactively highlighting potential issues</li><li>Review P&Ls for promotions, new business, NPD and annual customer terms</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Systems & Audit</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the accounting system (SAGE X3), ensuring smooth month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Lead the year-end audit, ensuring all information is prepared, accurate, and delivered on time</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across financial controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership & Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Line-manage, mentor and support a Finance Assistant</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions</li><li>Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director across strategic and operational initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You - Key Requirements</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Skills & Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP</li><li>Excellent analytical, numerical and forecasting abilities</li><li>High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders</li><li>Strong presentation skills and ability to challenge constructively</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Hands-on team player, comfortable working in a small, collaborative finance function</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong practical experience</li><li>Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Solid background in budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking</li><li>Experience leading or supporting year-end audits</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, Power Query)</li><li>Experience using BI tools (desirable)</li><li>Proven ability to influence at senior level</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility role reporting to the Finance Director</li><li>Opportunity to shape processes and add real value</li><li>Supportive team culture within a fast-moving FMCG environment</li><li>Hybrid working and strong development potential</li><li>Excellent holiday, pension, bonus and freebies</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're a driven Management Accountant seeking a role where you can make a tangible impact and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to register your interest</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS45NTQ2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a real estate firm in Southwest London to recruit a Client Accountant. This exciting opportunity will see you manage the financial operations for a portfolio of high-end residential properties, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Property Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Oversee high-end residential properties, including the preparation and management of preventative and reactive maintenance.</li><li>Supervise contractors, suppliers, and facilities management.</li><li>Provide condition reports, enhancement advice, and manage household staff.</li><li>Manage residential security personnel and address property & lifestyle requests.</li></ul><li><strong>Financial Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Handle client accounts and meticulously track all receipts and expenditures.</li><li>Monitor outgoing payments and ensure all expenses are within budget and approved by clients.</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly detailed reports to clients, covering expenses, repairs, and property-related matters.</li><li>Ensure all client funds are safeguarded, and expenditure is fully authorised.</li></ul><li><strong>Client Account Management:</strong></li><ul><li>Maintain transparency in the handling of client funds, ensuring accuracy and accountability.</li><li>Not responsible for P&L or balance sheets but must maintain accurate records of balances, expenditures, and funding.</li><li>Proactively request additional funds from clients to ensure smooth property operations.</li></ul><li><strong>Internal/Client Balance:</strong></li><ul><li>70% client-side responsibilities and 30% internal responsibilities, including supporting AP as required.</li></ul></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience in a client accounting or finance role,</li><li>Knowledge of XERO accounting software.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience managing multiple client accounts, ideally in a high-volume environment</li></ul><ul><li>A proactive, motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Experience working with SME companies is a plus.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits & Perks including but not limited to:</strong> base salary £50,000 - £60,000 (some flexibility), offering 1 day from home, 25 days plus annual leave, life insurance and much more.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuOTQ5MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a firm known globally for its premium range of products - with a reputation for quality, innovation and always with a consumer focus.</p><p> </p><p>We are looking to hire a commercially minded Management Accountant to join the UK HQ finance team near High Wycombe.</p><p><br /> As Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the UK business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties: </strong></p><ul><li>Own the month-end process, producing accurate, timely management accounts that drive action.</li><li>Deliver sharp P&L analysis, surfacing trends and explaining variances to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Safeguard balance sheet integrity with watertight reconciliations and clear ownership.</li><li>Lead on statutory reporting so the business stays fully compliant.</li><li>Partner with commercial and operations teams to improve cost control and performance visibility.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with data-led insight and healthy challenge.</li><li>Streamline reporting and processes, enhancing controls and efficiency across finance.</li><li>Contribute to wider projects (systems/reporting enhancements, new initiatives) that support growth.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or equivalent).</li><li>Extensive management accounting experience, as well as prior exposure to FMCG or product-led, retail financial accounting.</li><li>Experience working with stock/inventory or product-based environments.</li><li>Previous exposure to e-commerce, retail, or FMCG industries is highly desired.</li><li>Confident communicator who can translate finance for non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move:</strong></p><p>This role offers the best of both worlds: Management accounting responsibility alongside real commercial exposure. You'll be close to the numbers but also close to the action, working with teams across the business to explain performance and influence decisions.</p><p> </p><p>Because this is a fast-growing group, you'll see variety in your work, the pace will keep things interesting, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to add value beyond the month-end. It's the kind of role where you'll be trusted to take ownership, build strong relationships, and make a clear impact - while also setting yourself up for the next step in your career.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS43ODcwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting Finance Analyst on a Fixed Term Basis for 12 months based in Bournemouth.</p><p>If you have advanced Excel skills, and enjoy process improvemnts, this could be an ideal role for you.</p><p>This role will be key in automating and improving financial and KPI reporting processes. </p><p>You will work with finance managers and the system project team to streamline data collection, enhance data structures, and build reliable, scalable reporting tools.</p><p>The ideal candidate will brings strong technical skills in Excel, Power Query, and workflow automation, combined with a solid understanding of accounting principles, multi-entity environments and a finance-aware mindset.</p><p>This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys problem-solving, modernising processes, and creating high-quality reporting solutions.</p><p>The key aspects Keys aspects of the role are:</p><p>1. Automate and improve financial and KPI reporting.</p><p>2. Consolidate and validate data from multiple entities and data sources.</p><p>3. Build scalable Excel, Power Query, Power Pivot reporting tools. 4. Enhance data structures and workflows. 5. Support the property system upgrade and maintain data integrity. 6. Collaborate with finance managers on reporting and process improvements.</p><p>The role will require you: </p><p>Automate and modernise reporting processes, reducing manual work and increasing accuracy.</p><p> Consolidate financial and KPI data from multiple entities and systems into consistent, scalable structures.</p><p> Enhance data integrity through validation checks, improved templates, and standardised workflows. - Develop and maintain reporting solutions, including Power Query data models, Excel automation, with the possibility to contribute to Power BI dashboards - both interactive dashboards for data exploration and paginated reports for detailed, printable, structured reporting.</p><p>Support the property system upgrade, assisting with data mapping, testing, and process improvements.</p><p>Collaborate with finance managers to refine management reporting, budgeting templates, and analytical outputs. - Proactively identify inefficiencies and propose improvements to data flows and reporting methods.</p><p>Ensure documentation and process notes are up to date and support long-term scalability.</p><p>Based on site in Bouremouth on a 12 months FTC basis.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTA3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Financial Analyst to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support the preparation of month-end financial reports.</li><li>Specifically, review financial results against forecasts and budgets, identify key drivers, and provide clear, concise explanations of material variances</li><li>Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, including updating models, consolidating departmental inputs, and validating assumptions</li><li>Complete ad hoc financial analysis as necessary to support business operations</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Analyst will ideally be part qualified, however this is not essential. You will need to have a strong Excel and have previously worked with large sets of data. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Entertainment business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Financial Analyst role will be paying circa £18 - £25 per hour, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC41NzA1OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading real estate firm to recruit a <strong>Fund Accountant</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to gain broad exposure to both commercial finance and fund accounting.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Location</strong>: London (4 days in office)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare management accounts for SPVs and fund consolidation.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reconciliations.</li><li>Manage cashflow, optimize working capital, and support budgeting/forecasting.</li><li>Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and banks for compliance, statutory accounts, and tax reporting.</li><li>Support investor relations, capital drawdowns, and debt covenant preparation.</li><li>Improve financial processes and manage accounts payable/receivable.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Fluent in French, German, Dutch, or Italian (preferred).</strong></li><li>ACA qualified or experienced fund accountant.</li><li>Knowledge of local and US GAAP.</li><li>Strong communication skills and stakeholder management.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary,</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Sponsorship available,</li><li>Private medical insurance,</li><li>Pension contributions,</li><li>Hybrid working options,</li><li>Free breakfast & snacks.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuOTQ2MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a renowned business in Swindon to recruit a Financial Analyst role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting and progressive opportunity that will be involved with business partnering with various stakeholders, managing the budgeting and forecast cycle, financial reporting and improving processes. The Financial Analyst role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with commercial analysing and accounting experience that is part qualified or qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA, or qualified by experience and is looking to be a part of an established business that is known for offering long-term, successful careers. The salary is between £40,000 - £45,000 plus study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Financial Analyst role will consist: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing detailed financial reports and commentary to present and discuss with stakeholders.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with cost and performance analysis. </li><li>Building and maintaining strong business relationships with stakeholders. </li><li>Implementing and streamlining processes, working collaboratively with the wider business to enhance efficiency's. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be be considered for the Financial Analyst role, you must ideally have the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have financial analysis or commercial accounting experience. </li><li>Ideally a part or newly qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA, qualified by experience will also considered.</li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Excellent relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>Strong organisational skills. </li><li>Good team player. </li><li>Confident user of Excel; pivot tables, lookups. </li><li>Experience using Power BI would be desirable. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 annual salary. </li><li>Study support. </li><li>Hybrid working; 3 days in the office and 2 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>A variety of great employee schemes</li><li>On site parking </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45NjAwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Compliance Accountant | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £40,000-£50,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a <strong>Compliance Accountant</strong> into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an internal auditor or someone part-qualified leaving external audit, with 12-24 months' experience, to gain hands-on experience in compliance, audits, and financial controls within a dynamic, fast-paced media business.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates across multiple markets and provides exposure to senior finance stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional teams, offering a strong platform for development in finance and compliance within a creative environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Compliance Manager, you'll assist in ensuring the business has robust and efficient compliance processes. You'll support statutory and internal audits, while helping embed best practice compliance standards across the finance function.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Assisting the Compliance Manager with statutory and internal audits and other compliance processes.</li><li>Collating and maintaining audit information, liaising with finance teams, and ensuring timely responses to audit requests.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of compliance policies and procedures, and communicating changes effectively across the business.</li><li>Helping train finance and non-finance staff in accounting regulations and good finance practices.</li><li>Working closely with Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams to ensure compliance standards are met.</li><li>Assisting with ad-hoc projects as directed by the Compliance Manager.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with 1-2 years of internal or external audit experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and an interest in compliance.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience or interest in audits and compliance reviews is advantageous.</li></ul><p>🤝 <strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office.</li><li>ACCA/CIMA sponsorship after probation.</li><li>25 days annual leave.</li><li>Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support.</li><li>Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Structured personal development and training opportunities within a high-profile media and advertising environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This role offers the opportunity to combine financial rigour with compliance expertise in a fast-moving, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in audits, internal controls, and compliance processes while influencing finance practices across a high-profile media business.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzIxODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><h1><strong>Financial Controller</strong></h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office)<br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> Professional Services / Group Environment<br /> <strong>Qualification Requirement:</strong> <strong>ACA-qualified only</strong></p><h2><strong>About the Organisation</strong></h2><p>Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing, international professional services group with operations across the UK and North America. With a multi-entity structure, international presence, and a strong reputation for excellence, the organisation delivers specialist consultancy, insight-driven strategy, and creative solutions across a range of industry sectors.</p><p>As the business continues to scale, they are strengthening their central finance team with the addition of a technically strong and commercially minded <strong>Financial Controller</strong>.</p><h2><strong>Role Overview</strong></h2><p>This is a broad and high-impact role covering all aspects of financial accounting, management reporting, consolidation, audit, and financial controls for the UK parent company and selected subsidiaries.</p><p>You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, improving financial processes, and supporting senior leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.</p><p>The organisation operates in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, so strong technical accounting skills and experience with consolidations are essential.</p><h2><strong>Who This Role Suits</strong></h2><p>This role is ideal for an <strong>ACA-qualified accountant</strong> (2-5 years PQE) looking to step into a Financial Controller position within a dynamic, evolving environment.</p><p>You'll thrive here if you enjoy:</p><ul><li><p>Designing and strengthening financial controls</p></li><li><p>Taking ownership of complex group reporting</p></li><li><p>Managing audits and driving process improvement</p></li><li><p>Working in a PE-influenced or fast-growth environment</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>Accounting & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR.</p></li><li><p>Produce month-end management accounts with insightful commentary.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT filings.</p></li><li><p>Support payroll, pensions, and other employee-related financial processes.</p></li><li><p>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Monitor cash flow and liquidity across multiple entities.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to cash flow optimisation and working capital improvements.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Financial Accounting & Audit</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Advise on accounting standards and implement best-practice reporting across the group.</p></li><li><p>Draft technical accounting memos (e.g., for acquisitions or disposals).</p></li><li><p>Prepare consolidated financial statements and support subsidiary statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p>Lead and project-manage the annual audit, ensuring timely completion.</p></li><li><p>Implement control improvements and system/process enhancements.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Financial Strategy & Risk</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Work closely with senior finance and business leaders to align financial and strategic goals.</p></li><li><p>Provide recommendations to improve profitability and financial performance.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</p></li><li><p>Identify and manage financial risks and introduce mitigation strategies.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Other Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Support group finance during busy periods or leave cover.</p></li><li><p>Drive automation and system efficiencies.</p></li><li><p>Assist in budgeting and forecasting.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>ACA-qualified accountant (required)</strong> - the client is <strong>only considering ACA candidates</strong>.</p></li><li><p>2-5 years post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting skills, including multi-currency consolidation.</p></li><li><p>Excellent Excel skills.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience improving processes and internal controls.</p></li><li><p>Experience in PE-backed or leveraged environments advantageous but not essential.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of US or Canadian structures beneficial.</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Additional Information</strong></h2><ul><li><p>All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.</p></li><li><p>Successful candidates may be subject to background checks.</p></li><li><p>The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.</p></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zNzA3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant | Global Logistics Business | Chelmsford (Hybrid) | £60,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are immediately available can be considered for this position.</p><p><br /> Robert Half are partnering with a growing international logistics business to appoint a permanent Senior Management Accountant. Following a period of international expansion, the business is investing in strengthening its finance function and is seeking a fully qualified accountant to take ownership of core reporting, analysis, and financial processes. This is a hands-on, varied role with responsibility across multiple entities and exposure to senior leadership.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the finance team, providing insight and support across multiple entities and currencies. You will own critical financial processes, provide actionable analysis, and contribute directly to business decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing VAT and Duty reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time.</li><li>Month-end and year-end close, including statutory accounts preparation and audit support.</li><li>Oversight of fixed assets, including schedules, disposals, and depreciation postings.</li><li>IFRS16 accounting and related reporting.</li><li>Producing departmental and P&L analysis to support strategic decisions.</li><li>Supervising the Assistant Management Accountant and ensuring high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Ad hoc month-end journals and reporting as required.</li><li>Assisting with statutory accounts and tax pack completion for multiple group companies.</li><li>Contributing to ad hoc financial projects with cross-functional impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Extensive management accounting experience with full P&L ownership.</li><li>Prior exposure to a contract-related business and revenue recognition experience is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage complex data.</li><li>Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Responsibility for key financial processes in an international logistics business.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business decisions.</li><li>Profit share scheme, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and mental health support.</li><li>Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy in how you deliver impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>You will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving business decisions. You'll manage complex, multi-entity reporting, influence senior leadership, and take full ownership of critical financial processes. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position that provides exposure to international operations, strategic projects, and career progression opportunities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTkzMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - PERMANENT - LONDON - UP TO £47k + 15% BONUS - HYBRID </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis offering hybrid working, up to £47k and 15% bonus, study support and career progression! </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and process journal entries, ledger transactions, and reconciliations accurately and timely.</li><li>Producing accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for the contract and reporting results to Contract Manager, Finance Manager, and operational managers.</li><li>Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with finance teams - providing support and advice where required.</li><li>Support the wider Municipal finance team with audit queries and pricing queries from clients.</li><li>Support data collection and basic analysis of operational KPIs and financial performance of the contract.</li><li>Collaborate with other team members to complete balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies/procedure and collaborate with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks. </li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified or finalist - ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.</li><li>Proficiency in spreadsheet as Microsoft Excel/ google sheets.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and good communication skills. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzA3MjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The client is a digital advertising company based in London that owns and operates high-quality LED screens in central London and other local locations to help brands reach large, diverse urban audiences. It provides flexible digital billboard spaces where advertisers can run static or full-motion campaigns to engage people in locations. The company specifically supports SMEs and start-ups but has also partnered with the likes of Netflix, Sky, Tesco, and much more! </p><p>Their ideal candidate will be confident, progressive, and engaging. They must be skilled in end-to-end AP and AR processes as well as taking full ownership of the month's end duties including, journal, pre-payments and accruals etc. This position will grow very quickly with the opportunity to line manage and will report directly into the Financial Controller.</p><p> </p><strong>Title:</strong> Assistant Accountant<br><strong>Working structure:</strong> Hybrid - Tues, Weds, Thurs in office (9am - 5:30pm)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Central London<br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays <br></li><li> study support (case by case)<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Company socials an events <br></li><li>Private Medical <br></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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uMDEwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a well recognised, forward thinking company in Swindon to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a brilliant opportunity that will cover a broad range of duties such as bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and reporting, as well as balance sheet management. The Assistant Accountant role is a great opportunity for someone that is studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA or someone that is qualified by experience that is looking for a new challenge. The salary is between £28,000 - £32,000 plus study supporting, hybrid working and an annual bonus. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Assistant Accountant role will consist of: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Bank reconciliations </li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Cash flow reporting </li><li>Balance sheet management </li><li>Reconciling transactions</li><li>Monitoring/maintaining bank accounts</li><li>Supporting with finance related projects on an adhoc basis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong> </p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Assistant Accountant, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience dealing with cash/banking or payments/transactions.</li><li>AAT/CIMA/ACCA studier or qualified by experience. </li><li>Good attention to detail </li><li>Good team player</li><li>Excellent communicator </li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £32,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working; 3 days in the office, 2 days from home</li><li>Annual bonus scheme</li><li>25 days annual leave </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>On site parking </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4zNDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a well-established private equity firm to hire a Finance Associate to join their high-performing finance team. </p><p>This role will be hybrid, with 4 days per week in the office. </p><p>They are seeking a hungry accountant in the early stages of their career, that wants to study ACCA or CIMA and progress up through the ranks!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Finance Associate role has exposure to a variety of responsibilities and will be working closely with the Finance Manager.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Management of purchase ledger</li><li>Bank/cash reconciliations</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Analysis of P&L</li><li>Assisting with quarterly regulatory reporting and VAT returns</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Associate role, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><ul><li>1-2 years' experience in similar role.</li><li>Has worked within a financial services environment</li><li>Confident in their excel skills</li><li>Wants to qualify ACCA/CIMA</li></ul></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits Package</strong></p><p>Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 - dependent on experience</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Study support (ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>25 days of annual leave</li><li>Pension, Employer 5%, Employee 5%</li><li>Private health care</li></ul><p> </p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/V2lsbGlhbS5Ccmlja2hpbGwuMzk0MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Media Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accountant for 3 months. </p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, Interim Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage and perform all North American accounting functions including transactions posting, customer billing, A/R, A/P, GL postings, cost accounting, and revenue recognition</li><li>Reconciliation of balance sheet, P&L and all intercompany recharges</li><li>Produce monthly financial statements, perform variance analysis and provide commentaries</li><li>Oversee tax functions for the US and Canada liaising with our external tax accountants and ensuring all necessary tax filings are completed in time</li><li>Production of year end audit files for both US and Canada Companies and support head office and parent company with the statutory audit</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements; filing financial reports</li><li>Maintain internal control processes and ensure the system and processes are efficient operating and utilised within the company</li><li>Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities</li><li>Lead monthly account reviews for US and Canada, working with VP Finance & Reporting to ensure management accounts and reporting supports overall reporting vision</li><li>Support group HR team with monthly payroll processing when needed</li><li>Provide ad hoc operational support for the office and HR</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful Interim Accountant will either be Part qualified or newly qualified experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Media Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This Interim Accountant role will be paying circa £21-£25 per hour, dependant on experience.</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjkxNDQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>renewable energy</strong> organisation based in <strong>Oxford</strong> to recruit a <strong>part time</strong> (0.6) <strong>Technical Accountant</strong>. The Technical Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£90,000</strong> (FTE, take home £54,000 based on 0.6) along with other attractive benefits including mostly remote working. You will need to be in the office once a week.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Take ownership of and proactively manage the audit process across all jurisdictions</li><li>Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos to support internal documentation and external compliance needs</li><li>Review and interpret contracts to identify accounting implications and advise on structuring options from a compliance perspective</li><li>Monitor and interpret new and amended IFRS standards, as well as changes to laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on each entity</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement by reviewing and improving controls and internal documentation</li><li>Maintain a register of key accounting considerations, judgements and estimates which will be used to inform strategic decision making within the business</li><li>Manage relationships with tax advisors, accountants and other service providers</li><li>Provide training and technical updates to the finance team as needed</li><li>Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis to support Head of Finance Operations and CFO</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA)</li><li>Proven experience drafting technical memos, including conducting research and presenting solutions</li><li>Thorough understanding of group audit processes and requirements, including consolidation (either in UK or US)</li><li>Ability to cope with ambiguity and to manage multiple workflows simultaneously</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Proficient with Microsoft suite and specifically, Microsoft Excel</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to coordinate external advisors and articulate finance issues to non-finance personnel</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDUyNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant - £40.000 - £50.000 - 12 month contract - Reading </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a fixed-term opportunity for a Management Accountant to support the finance function during a period of cover. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing commercial analysis to support operational and management decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports across multiple revenue streams.</li><li>Profitability and margin analysis by project, client, and sales channel, providing commercial insight to support decision-making.</li><li>Ownership of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany).</li><li>Preparation and submission of VAT and sales tax returns (UK, EU, and US), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</li><li>Support with third-party reporting and contractual financial obligations where required.</li><li>Business partnering with operational teams to support inventory management, operational planning, and commercial activity.</li><li>Assistance with external audits and maintenance of appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Ad hoc financial analysis and support for ongoing finance projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with management accounting experience, ideally within an SME</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience using accounting systems</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting a wide range of finance and operational activities.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS4xNTY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="0" data-end="142"><strong data-end="142" data-start="0">Finance Accounts Assistant - 12-Month FTC<br data-start="43" data-end="46" />Saffron Walden (2 days per week in the office)<br / data-end="98" data-start="95"> Up to £32,000 | Robert Half Exclusive Role</strong></p><p data-end="507" data-start="144">Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a respected organisation in Saffron Walden to recruit an<strong data-end="281" data-start="251"> Accounts Assistant</strong> on a <strong data-end="319" data-start="287">12-month fixed-term contract</strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid Excel skills (pivot tables & VLOOKUPs essential) who enjoys a varied role across treasury, purchase ledger and financial reporting.</p><h3 data-end="525" data-start="509"><strong data-start="513" data-end="525">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="526" data-end="770">As Accounts Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the Assistant Financial Controller and wider Finance Team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and smooth day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="772" data-end="1645"><li data-start="772" data-end="925"><p data-end="925" data-start="774">Managing <strong data-start="783" data-end="812">daily treasury operations</strong>, including updating banking systems and ensuring authorised payments and inter-account transfers are completed</p></li><li data-end="1035" data-start="926"><p data-end="1035" data-start="928">Performing <strong data-start="939" data-end="969">daily bank reconciliations</strong> and maintaining accurate cash book records (including Imagepay)</p></li><li data-start="1036" data-end="1197"><p data-end="1197" data-start="1038">Providing <strong data-end="1080" data-start="1048">back-office treasury support</strong>: confirming transactions, maintaining Whistlebrook records, preparing daily swap checkers and monitoring templates</p></li><li data-end="1275" data-start="1198"><p data-start="1200" data-end="1275">Producing the <strong data-end="1264" data-start="1214">monthly Back Office Treasury Compliance Report</strong> for ALCO</p></li><li data-start="1276" data-end="1375"><p data-start="1278" data-end="1375"><strong data-start="1278" data-end="1314">Supporting branch administration</strong>, including cheque management and banking stationery orders</p></li><li data-end="1465" data-start="1376"><p data-start="1378" data-end="1465">Administering the <strong data-end="1415" data-start="1396">Purchase Ledger</strong>, resolving queries, and completing payment runs</p></li><li data-start="1466" data-end="1567"><p data-start="1468" data-end="1567">Assisting with <strong data-start="1483" data-end="1516">balance sheet reconciliations</strong>, ensuring accuracy and appropriate documentation</p></li><li data-start="1568" data-end="1645"><p data-end="1645" data-start="1570">Contributing to audit readiness and maintaining strong financial controls</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1647" data-end="1664"><strong data-start="1651" data-end="1664">About You</strong></h3><p data-start="1665" data-end="1698">We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul data-end="2065" data-start="1700"><li data-end="1767" data-start="1700"><p data-end="1767" data-start="1702">Confident using <strong data-end="1727" data-start="1718">Excel</strong>, especially pivot tables and VLOOKUPs</p></li><li data-start="1768" data-end="1828"><p data-end="1828" data-start="1770">Detail-oriented, organised and able to work to deadlines</p></li><li data-end="1932" data-start="1829"><p data-start="1831" data-end="1932">Experienced within finance operations, treasury, bank reconciliation or purchase ledger (desirable)</p></li><li data-start="1933" data-end="2002"><p data-start="1935" data-end="2002">A strong communicator who enjoys supporting multiple stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2065" data-start="2003"><p data-start="2005" data-end="2065">Able to attend the Saffron Walden office <strong data-start="2049" data-end="2065">twice a week</strong></p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2090" data-start="2067"><strong data-end="2090" data-start="2071">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2343" data-start="2091"><li data-end="2119" data-start="2091"><p data-end="2119" data-start="2093">Salary up to <strong data-start="2106" data-end="2117">£32,000</strong></p></li><li data-start="2120" data-end="2219"><p data-end="2219" data-start="2122"><strong data-end="2138" data-start="2122">12-month FTC</strong> with the opportunity to add valuable treasury and financial control experience</p></li><li data-end="2254" data-start="2220"><p data-start="2222" data-end="2254">Hybrid working (2 days onsite)</p></li><li data-end="2343" data-start="2255"><p data-end="2343" data-start="2257">Supportive, experienced finance team and a role with real breadth and responsibility</p></li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="2485" data-is-only-node="" data-start="2345">If you're a proactive and detail-focused Finance Accounts Assistant looking for your next challenge, please apply today through Robert Half.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI3MDcyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Month end reporting pack and present to the Operational Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Provide detailed commentary and analysis in support of the monthly management reporting packs</li><li>Daily Revenue file to prepare and circulate within the finance team</li><li>Reconciliation of Revenue between multiple sources and platforms</li><li>Preparation of the monthly rolling forecasts for both costs and revenue</li><li>Play a key role in developing budgets, forecast and re forecast</li><li>Provision of ad-hoc financial data and analysis to Management</li><li>Monthly analysis and review of assigned balance sheet accounts</li><li>Preparation of various reports as part of the group reporting requirements</li><li>Preparation of the Monthly Board Reporting pack for presentation</li><li>Provide the Operational Chief Financial Officer with the financial impact of any asset operational issues that may arise</li><li>Collaboration with the commercial team in respect of auction strategy and reflecting updates in the financial reports</li><li>Coordinate with members of other departments to put together the Monthly Business Review Pack</li><li>Quarterly Risk Review meetings, responsible for preparing the report and leading the review during the meeting assisted by the Operational Chief Financial Officer and the risk committee members</li><li>Supporting IT and Process improvements within the financial reporting processes </li><li>Payment's administration in RBS Bankline (and other banking platforms as becomes relevant) in respect of account payable invoices and other payments</li><li>Manage and run the Account receivable Ledger, including resolution of queries, ensuring overdue debts are monitored and chased as required</li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements</li><li>Provide financial information to the wider finance team to support the monthly financial close process</li><li>Review the payment run prepared by the Financial Assistant</li><li>Assist with actual systems and procedures development, including development of effective internal controls in line with established best practice</li><li>Assist the Financial Controller with preparation for the year end audit including production of year end schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and has experience working within an SME business. You will have experience with revenue recognition and IFRS15. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast growing energy business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £14-£17 per hour, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4yMzE0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with growing business in Swindon to recruit an Assistant Accountant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a well-rounded role that will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, whilst supporting with the month-end process and adhoc finance tasks. The Assistant Accountant role will be suitable for someone that is studying towards AAT/CIMA/ACCA or someone that is qualified by experience that is looking to add value within a great company. The salary is between £28,000 - £35,000 plus study support and hybrid working (1 day from home). </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Assistant Accountant role will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing the accounts payable process; inputting invoices, matching purchase orders, statement reconciliations and preparing payments.</li><li>Bank reconciliations. </li><li>Processing expenses and petty cash. </li><li>Supporting with the sales ledger process.</li><li>Assisting with the VAT returns.</li><li>Supporting with month-end tasks such as accruals and prepayments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Assistant Accountant role, you must ideally have the following experience/skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must ideally have experience within a similar role; a good understand of accounts payable and accounts receivable. </li><li>AAT studier or qualified by experience. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Good team player. </li><li>Keen to learn. </li><li>Adaptable. </li><li>Competent in using Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £35,000 annual salary </li><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days on site, 1 day from home </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43OTQ5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is an exponentially growing environment trade and services business based in North London (N18). Through modern processes, they reuse, recycle, and acquire energy from waste, helping reduce emissions. They are continuously acquiring new businesses and expanding operations across the UK.</p><p>Due to this growth, they are now looking to hire a Management Accountant to join their high-performing finance team. <strong>This role will be based full-time in the office.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Management Accountant for this growing environment trade and services business based in North London, will work closely with the Financial Controller in supporting financial reporting. They will also take ownership of the fixed asset register and responsible for other duties including:</p><ul><li>Assisting in preparing monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Performing variance analysis and contributing to the commentary around financials.</li><li>Assist in preparing financial summaries to support decision making by senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register accurately.</li><li>Preparing monthly depreciation schedules and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Track and report on CapEx projects.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end closing.</li><li>Assist in regularly enhancing financial systems and various processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc analysis and support across the wider business.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Management Accountant position, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a finance capacity, producing management account packs.</li><li>Experience with fixed asset register, as well as balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Can be a part-qualified accountant or qualified by experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Confident with Excel</li><li>Experience with Access Financials would be advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£40,000 to £50,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Study support</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holiday</li><li>Career development plans</li><li>EV Car scheme & more!</li><li><strong>Full-time in office</strong></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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjEwNTUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDkxMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="306" data-end="671">Robert Half Ltd are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a growing Bicester-based organisation to recruit a permanent Finance Assistant. Following a highly successful year and multiple internal promotions within the finance team, this newly vacant role offers an excellent pathway for someone looking to develop their career in a supportive and forward-moving environment.</p><p data-start="673" data-end="1025">This is an ideal opportunity for an aspiring finance professional to join a friendly, collaborative team within a business that is making a meaningful impact in the local community. The role offers broad exposure across finance operations, month-end processes, and management accounts support, with strong mentoring and clear opportunities to progress.</p><p data-end="1053" data-start="1027"><strong data-start="1027" data-end="1051">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1833" data-start="1054"><li data-end="1153" data-start="1054"><p data-start="1056" data-end="1153">Prepare and post journals to support the month-end close, maintaining accurate reconciliations.</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1154"><p data-start="1156" data-end="1274">Review monthly transactions and balance sheet positions to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p></li><li data-end="1382" data-start="1275"><p data-start="1277" data-end="1382">Raise sales invoices, manage payment collection and debtor ageing, and support annual contract billing.</p></li><li data-end="1476" data-start="1383"><p data-end="1476" data-start="1385">Complete bank reconciliations and assist with ongoing maintenance of accounts receivable.</p></li><li data-end="1573" data-start="1477"><p data-start="1479" data-end="1573">Support production of monthly management accounts for the organisation and its subsidiaries.</p></li><li data-end="1660" data-start="1574"><p data-start="1576" data-end="1660">Process supplier invoices, payment runs and ledger updates accurately and on time.</p></li><li data-start="1661" data-end="1764"><p data-start="1663" data-end="1764">Respond to supplier, customer, and internal queries, ensuring a high-quality, service-led approach.</p></li><li data-end="1833" data-start="1765"><p data-start="1767" data-end="1833">Provide reliable ad-hoc support across the finance team as needed.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1850" data-start="1835"><strong data-start="1835" data-end="1848">About You</strong></p><ul data-start="1851" data-end="2179"><li data-start="1851" data-end="1895"><p data-start="1853" data-end="1895">Studying AAT or qualified by experience.</p></li><li data-end="1960" data-start="1896"><p data-start="1898" data-end="1960">Previous experience in finance or accounting roles.</p></li><li data-start="1961" data-end="2024"><p data-start="1963" data-end="2024">Strong Excel skills and confidence handling financial data.</p></li><li data-start="2025" data-end="2099"><p data-start="2027" data-end="2099">Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.</p></li><li data-start="2100" data-end="2179"><p data-end="2179" data-start="2102">A team player who values confidentiality and consistent, high-quality output.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2202" data-start="2181"><strong data-start="2181" data-end="2200">What's on Offer</strong></p><ul data-start="2203" data-end="2516"><li data-end="2244" data-start="2203"><p data-end="2244" data-start="2205">Competitive salary of £25,000-£27,000</p></li><li data-end="2299" data-start="2245"><p data-start="2247" data-end="2299">Hybrid working (4 days in office, 1 day from home)</p></li><li data-end="2378" data-start="2300"><p data-start="2302" data-end="2378">Supportive, friendly finance team with genuine internal progression routes</p></li><li data-start="2379" data-end="2431"><p data-end="2431" data-start="2381">Good company benefits package and pension scheme</p></li><li data-end="2516" data-start="2432"><p data-start="2434" data-end="2516">Opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation delivering real community impact</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41NTY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Project Directors and Architects to manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Coordinate and process changes to project financials - including scope adjustments, fee variations, and resourcing changes - ensuring updates are accurately reflected across the accounting system, forecasts, and internal reports.</li><li>Review and reconcile project amendments to maintain consistency between contractual documentation, project schedules, and accounting.</li><li>Produce and maintain project forecast vs. actual reports; identify deviations, analyse causes, and support corrective actions.</li><li>Provide clear insight to senior leadership on revenue recognition, utilisation, and margin performance.</li><li>Oversee invoicing and WIP management, ensuring revenue is recognised in line with project progress and contractual milestones.</li><li>Liaise with project leads to monitor sub-consultant and supplier costs and ensure timely approvals and billing.</li><li>Support compliance with timesheet completion and data integrity for all project-related entries.</li></ul><p> <strong>Financial and Management Accounting:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare project and department-level profitability reporting for internal review and consolidation.</li><li>Support credit control and cashflow forecasting through accurate monitoring of project billings and receipts.</li><li>Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control in implementing and refining project accounting procedures, including fee change tracking, project closeout reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and ensuring data consistency and workflow efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).</li><li>Strong experience in project accounting, ideally within architecture, engineering, or professional services.</li><li>Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and margin analysis.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).</li><li>Experience with Sage 200, Deltek, or similar project accounting systems.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with creative teams.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuMjk5NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="0" data-end="132"><strong data-start="0" data-end="54">Qualified Management Accountant - Financial Services Clients</strong><br data-start="54" / data-end="57"> <strong data-start="57" data-end="130">Central London | Hybrid Working | Top 30 Accountancy Firm | Permanent</strong></p><p data-start="134" data-end="439">An excellent opportunity for a qualified Management Accountant to join a highly regarded Top 30 practice, supporting a growing portfolio of financial services and FCA-regulated clients. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering full-service outsourced accounting and advisory support.</p><p data-start="441" data-end="467"><strong data-end="465" data-start="441">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="468" data-end="1063"><li data-end="606" data-start="468"><p data-start="470" data-end="606">Oversee a portfolio of financial services clients, producing accurate management and statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS102).</p></li><li data-start="607" data-end="685"><p data-end="685" data-start="609">Prepare and review VAT returns, including complex partial exemption cases.</p></li><li data-start="686" data-end="761"><p data-end="761" data-start="688">Advise clients on improving systems, processes, and financial controls.</p></li><li data-start="762" data-end="871"><p data-end="871" data-start="764">Review and mentor junior team members, offering constructive feedback and support with their development.</p></li><li data-end="970" data-start="872"><p data-start="874" data-end="970">Act as a main point of contact for clients, ensuring smooth delivery and strong relationships.</p></li><li data-start="971" data-end="1063"><p data-start="973" data-end="1063">Contribute to business development by assisting with client proposals and presentations.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1088" data-start="1065"><strong data-end="1086" data-start="1065">Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul data-end="1600" data-start="1089"><li data-start="1089" data-end="1179"><p data-start="1091" data-end="1179">ACA or ACCA qualified, with experience in preparing management and statutory accounts.</p></li><li data-start="1180" data-end="1265"><p data-end="1265" data-start="1182">Practice background required.</p></li><li data-start="1266" data-end="1322"><p data-end="1322" data-start="1268">Strong grasp of UK GAAP (FRS102) and VAT principles.</p></li><li data-end="1402" data-start="1323"><p data-start="1325" data-end="1402">Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.</p></li><li data-end="1503" data-start="1403"><p data-start="1405" data-end="1503">Competent user of accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage, and confident with Excel.</p></li><li data-start="1504" data-end="1600"><p data-end="1600" data-start="1506">Enjoys taking ownership, mentoring others, and delivering a high standard of client service.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1616" data-start="1602"><strong data-start="1602" data-end="1614">Why Join</strong></p><ul data-end="1928" data-start="1617"><li data-start="1617" data-end="1703"><p data-end="1703" data-start="1619">Work for a respected Top 30 firm known for its approachable, professional culture.</p></li><li data-end="1787" data-start="1704"><p data-start="1706" data-end="1787">Exposure to diverse, high-quality clients within the financial services sector.</p></li><li data-end="1863" data-start="1788"><p data-start="1790" data-end="1863">Genuine progression opportunities and ongoing professional development.</p></li><li data-start="1864" data-end="1928"><p data-start="1866" data-end="1928">Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working arrangements.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1930" data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="2048"> </p><p data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1930" data-end="2048">Ideal for a qualified accountant seeking to build a long-term career within a forward-thinking practice environment.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS43ODc3Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
