<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Wantage </strong>to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. This role is <strong>term time only!</strong> The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension.</p><p> </p><p>Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><strong>Looking to broaden your accounting experience, work closely with senior finance leadership and take the next step in your finance career?</strong> This is an excellent opportunity to join an established international technology business offering a varied role, a collaborative working environment and support towards your AAT qualification.</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with this business to recruit a Finance Assistant for its team in High Wycombe. With operations spanning the UK, US and Australia, you'll gain exposure to international finance activities and a broad range of accounting responsibilities.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director and working alongside another Finance Assistant, you'll contribute to the smooth running of the finance function, develop your technical skills and help improve financial processes across the business.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>You'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Management Accounts:</strong> Supporting the preparation and analysis of monthly management accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Month-End Reporting:</strong> Assisting with the monthly close process, preparing journals and ensuring the general ledger is accurate.</p></li><li><p><strong>Balance Sheet Reconciliations:</strong> Preparing supporting schedules and completing reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial Analysis:</strong> Producing and analysing weekly bookings, billings and backlog reports, alongside sales and cash reporting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cost Control:</strong> Supporting the monitoring and management of overhead expenditure.</p></li><li><p><strong>VAT & GST:</strong> Assisting with quarterly VAT and GST returns and supporting import-related accounting requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit Support:</strong> Providing information and documentation for internal and external audits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Transactional Finance:</strong> Providing cover across accounts payable and accounts receivable when required.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems & Processes:</strong> Maintaining exchange rates within SAP Business One and identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and functionality.</p></li><li><p><strong>Wider Finance Support:</strong> Assisting the Finance Director and finance team with additional accounting activities as needed.</p></li></ul><p>You'll work collaboratively with the other Finance Assistant to share knowledge, coordinate responsibilities and ensure the finance function runs smoothly across the business's international entities.</p><h2>About You</h2><p>We're looking for someone with a positive, proactive approach who enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to develop their accounting expertise.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a finance or accounting role, with exposure to management accounts and month-end processes.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of general ledger accounting, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence using financial systems.</p></li><li><p>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Good communication and organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working.</p></li><li><p>An interest in improving processes and developing your technical capabilities.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with SAP Business One and Concur would be advantageous, as would exposure to multi-entity accounting and VAT/GST. AAT studies, whether completed or in progress, would be beneficial, although a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Salary up to £35,000</strong>, with AAT study support.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broad accounting exposure:</strong> Develop your experience across management accounts, reporting, reconciliations and transactional finance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Direct access to senior leadership:</strong> Work closely with the Finance Director and gain insight into the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p><strong>International experience:</strong> Support financial activities across the UK, US and Australia.</p></li><li><p><strong>A collaborative team:</strong> Join a finance team where you can share responsibilities, learn from colleagues and contribute ideas.</p></li><li><p><strong>Process improvement:</strong> Have the opportunity to suggest improvements and help make the finance function more efficient.</p></li></ul><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Assistant role where you can build your technical knowledge, gain international exposure and develop your career within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today through Robert Half to find out more.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTk0NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a UK-based workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office spaces. They are investing in a new AI and transformation function focused on building the data, semantic and agentic platforms that will support AI-powered business workflows across the organisation.</p><p>This is an opportunity for an AI Engineer to join at an early stage, helping take ideas from concept to production and working closely with teams across the business. 6 month initial contract</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The AI Engineer will have the opportunity to join at an early stage of a new AI and transformation function</li><li>Greenfield opportunity to help shape and build the AI, data, semantic and agentic platform from the ground up</li><li>Focus on building data, semantic and agentic platforms to support AI-powered workflows across the business</li><li>Involvement in taking ideas from concept through to production</li><li>Working closely with teams across the organisation</li><li>Reporting to the Head of AI and Transformation</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>The AI Engineer will design, build and run full-stack AI applications, from data pipelines and APIs to agent services and web front ends</li><li>Build semantic and retrieval layers across documents and structured data, including RAG capabilities</li><li>Develop and operate AI agents, tools and governed access controls</li><li>Integrate AI solutions with core business systems including ERP, CRM, finance, project and document platforms</li><li>Embed data governance, security, auditability and human oversight into AI platforms</li><li>Define and follow a robust agent development lifecycle, including evaluation, testing, monitoring and release</li><li>Set up engineering best practices including CI/CD, observability, infrastructure as code, and code review</li><li>Use AI-assisted engineering tools effectively and help shape best practice across the team</li><li>Work closely with product and business stakeholders to turn real workflows into production software</li><li>Contribute to the wider enterprise and AI architecture, documentation and platform direction</li><li>Ideally bring experience of working on greenfield projects, with the ability to help shape architecture, engineering standards and delivery approach from the outset</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Well-established UK business operating across workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy</li><li>They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office environments</li><li>They are now investing in AI, data and technology to support the next phase of growth and transformation</li><li>Hybrid working - central London based</li><li>6 month initial contract</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTA1NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a rapidly growing renewable energy consultancy business based in central London. They are highly acquisitive and private equity backed, dedicated to providing key services across the wind energy sector. </p><p>Due to this continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Treasury Analyst to join their expanding finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Treasury Manager, the Treasury Analyst will manage banking, support cash reporting and forecasting, and deliver clear AR/AP and working capital insights.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Manage bank account administration, payment requests and compliance with Group Treasury policies.</li><li>Support weekly and monthly cash reporting, short-term cash flow forecasting and consolidation of business unit data.</li><li>Produce AR/AP and working capital reports, monitor overdue balances and follow up on agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting models, analysing financial data and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Liaise with Treasury, Group Finance and business unit finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data quality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, reporting efficiency and financial controls.</li><li>Support treasury projects and initiatives to improve working capital management and mitigate financial risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Treasury Analyst position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>2-4 years' experience in a Treasury Analyst or similar treasury/finance role.</li><li>Experience using online banking platforms, ideally HSBCnet.</li><li>Good Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exposure to working capital, cash flow forecasting or AR/AP analysis would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams.</li><li>A proactive, switched-on individual who takes ownership and looks for ways to improve processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Private medical</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYwMjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our client's growing team, with a particular focus on Snowflake, data quality and data pipeline development.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a permanent opportunity, paying up to £75,000 with hybrid working, and bonus of up to 15%. You will have the chance to make a lasting contribution to the data engineering capability as the client goes through a pivotal growth period. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Please note, this is a hybrid role where you will need to be in the office at least two days a week. </p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our data environment is currently undergoing an exciting period of change. We are consolidating a number of existing Azure Functions and data processes into a more streamlined, scalable Snowflake-based data platform.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">As a Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in this transition, helping to migrate existing pipelines and processes into Snowflake while ensuring the quality, reliability and usability of our data.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also work closely with our Data Scientists, supporting feature engineering and helping to make sure the data they need is accurate, accessible and fit for purpose.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the migration and consolidation of existing data pipelines and processes into Snowflake.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines within the Snowflake environment.</li><li>Work with existing Azure Functions and help identify opportunities to consolidate and improve the current architecture.</li><li>Implement and improve data quality and validation processes using dbt.</li><li>Develop data models and transformation processes to support analytical and data science requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Data Scientists to support feature engineering and the development of data-driven solutions.</li><li>Troubleshoot data pipeline and quality issues and ensure reliable data delivery.</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing development of our data engineering practices, standards and architecture.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone with a strong background in data engineering who enjoys working in an environment where there is an opportunity to shape and improve the way data is managed.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have experience with:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Snowflake and cloud-based data platforms.</li><li>Building and maintaining data pipelines.</li><li>dbt and data quality/testing frameworks.</li><li>Azure, particularly Azure Functions or similar cloud-based services.</li><li>SQL and data transformation.</li><li>Data modelling and engineering for analytical use cases.</li><li>Working collaboratively with Data Scientists, Analysts and wider technology teams.</li></ul><p>Experience supporting data migration or platform consolidation projects would be highly advantageous.</p><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary - up to £75,000</li><li>Hybrid working - minimum of 2 days a week in Windsor</li><li>Up to 10% employer pension contribution </li><li>PMI </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/Um94eS5MYXcuODcwMDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Finance Manager </strong>to join their finance function on a 9-month fixed term contract.</p><p>This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Manage the <strong>monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes</strong> across group entities.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with the <strong>FP&A Manager</strong> to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Develop, manage and review <strong>financial policies, systems and controls</strong>, providing guidance and support to colleagues.</p></li><li><p>Support the <strong>annual audit</strong> across the UK and international group entities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings</p></li><li><p>Ensure financial practices comply with <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102)</strong> and other relevant regulations.</p></li><li><p>Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including <strong>partial exemption treatment</strong> and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee <strong>VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.</p></li><li><p>Manage the delivery of finance processes through <strong>Virtual Finance Offices</strong> across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.</p></li><li><p>Oversee payment runs and act as the <strong>first approver for payments</strong> across the relevant entities.</p></li><li><p>Provide oversight of <strong>financial due diligence</strong> on new and existing global partners.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to <strong>financial controls, accounting processes and compliance</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a <strong>Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across <strong>month-end, statutory accounts and audit</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.</p></li><li><p>Experience working across <strong>multiple entities and/or international operations</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, knowledge of <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.</p></li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>9-month fixed term contract</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>£65,000 - 75,000 per annum </strong></p></li><li><p><strong>50% office-based in Cambridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>November 2026 start</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure</strong></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjk2Mjg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £82K with hybrid working and excellent additional 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg1MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are exclusively partnering with a global FinTech firm in London to recruit an immediately available, qualified Interim Accountant for an initial 6-month contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Accountant to join their finance team for a period of 6 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Support the monthly and quarterly financial close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, expense accruals, and prepaid amortisations.</li><li>Perform P&L and balance sheet variance analyses and provide explanations to global accounting leadership.</li><li>Fixed Assets Accounting: Manage capitalisation, depreciation, and retirement of fixed assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Review capital expenditure accounts and ensure accurate classification and documentation.</li><li>Work closely with the Global Accounts Payable and Accounting teams in New York and London. Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Execute accounting controls in line with SOX requirements and maintain supporting documentation.</li><li>Participate in global accounting transformation initiatives, including automation and reporting enhancements using tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.</li><li>Ad Hoc and Reporting Support:</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful Interim Accountant will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CA with a strong monthly reporting background. You'll be comfortable operating across multiple entities, managing complex reporting requirements and hitting the ground running in a fast-paced environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global FinTech firm who offers flexible working as the opportunity to join an established global finance team, supporting the month-end and quarterly close, technical accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Accountant role will be paying £375-425 per day 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zNDkwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Tax Senior</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Hoddesdon<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, office-based (5 days per week)<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 35-hour week | Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Tax Senior to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation across Hoddesdon.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will currently be working in, or have previous experience within, UK accountancy practice and will enjoy working in a hands-on role within a collaborative, owner-managed firm. This position is ideally suited to someone who is confident managing a varied portfolio of tax clients, building client relationships and contributing to a small, close-knit team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, including solicitor firms and FCA-regulated organisations, providing high-quality tax, accounts and advisory services.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the Directors, you will take responsibility for managing a varied portfolio of tax clients, providing high-quality tax compliance and advisory support while building strong client relationships.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role will offer exposure to a varied client portfolio including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Personal and corporate tax</li><li>Self-assessment tax returns</li><li>Corporation tax returns</li><li>Tax computations</li><li>Tax planning and advisory work</li><li>Owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors</li><li>Supporting clients with general tax queries and advice</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and reviewing personal and corporate tax returns.</li><li>Preparing tax computations and supporting documentation.</li><li>Managing a portfolio of clients and ensuring deadlines are met.</li><li>Providing clients with day-to-day tax advice and support.</li><li>Identifying tax planning opportunities and assisting with advisory work.</li><li>Working closely with the Accounts team to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of client work.</li><li>Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members where appropriate.</li><li>Supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices.</li><li>Working closely with Managers and Directors to deliver a high-quality client service.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be successful, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Be ACA or ACCA qualified, recently qualified, or a strong Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidate.</li><li>Have a background within UK accountancy practice.</li><li>Have solid UK tax experience and be capable of managing a portfolio of clients independently.</li><li>Be confident preparing personal and corporate tax returns with minimal supervision.</li><li>Enjoy working directly with clients and developing long-term professional relationships.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of <strong>£40,000 - £50,000</strong>, depending on experience.</li><li>35-hour working week.</li><li>Monday to Thursday: <strong>9:00am - 5:00pm</strong>.</li><li>Friday finish at <strong>4:00pm</strong>.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>People's Pension.</li><li>Full study support for ACA/ACCA students where applicable, including tuition fees and study leave for first exam attempts.</li><li>Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing practice.</li><li>Modern offices in a convenient location close to public transport.</li></ul><h2>About the Firm</h2><p>The practice has built an excellent reputation through long-standing client relationships and continued growth. With an experienced leadership team and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity for a Tax Senior looking to join a stable, successful firm and play an important role in its continued development.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDI1NzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Support monthly and annual group consolidations.</li><li>Manage month-end close and journals for head office and holding entities.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules under IFRS and FRS 102.</li><li>Support board reporting, management accounts and covenant reporting.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisers.</li><li>Integrate acquired entities into group reporting.</li><li>Improve consolidation processes, controls and documentation.</li><li>Support ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial accountant will be qualified. </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 Tech 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>These temporary Financial Accountant will be paying circa £350-£400 per day, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjM3MjYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support project accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Drive process improvements across the finance function, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance existing procedures.</li><li>Review and improve reporting and intercompany processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Assist with month-end close and the preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and Profit & Loss accounts.</li><li>Review and analyse group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial information.</li><li>Manage audit requests, providing supporting documentation and responding to queries.</li><li>Support financial information requests from the Private Equity (PE) house, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Assist with due diligence requests, collating relevant financial data and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide historical financial information and analysis to support business requirements and ad hoc requests.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification) and will ideally have experience within an SME environment. You will ideally have experience within a PE backed business and have strong excel skills. </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 growing travel firm 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 £350 - £450 per day 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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC45Nzc5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Energy Consultancy in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Financial Analyst for 3- 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Financial Analyst to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Produce weekly Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable reporting.</li><li>Maintain reports covering outstanding customer invoices, supplier balances and working capital performance.</li><li>Attend weekly working capital review calls with Business Units.</li><li>Review and discuss key overdue customer invoices and supplier payment positions with stakeholders.</li><li>Record actions, track progress and ensure agreed actions are followed through to completion.</li><li>Escalate issues, risks and delays where appropriate.</li><li>Support the preparation of weekly and monthly cash reporting.</li><li>Maintain cash, receivables and payables reporting packs.</li><li>Ensure data used in reporting is complete, accurate and consistent.</li><li>Investigate and explain significant movements in reported balances.</li><li>Provide concise commentary highlighting key issues, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Refresh and maintain existing Excel-based reporting models.</li><li>Work with and analyse operational and financial datasets using Excel.</li><li>Build and maintain Pivot Table and lookup-based analysis.</li><li>Reconcile reports back to source systems and bank data.</li><li>Support investigation of data issues and work with stakeholders to improve reporting quality.</li><li>Produce accurate and timely management information.</li><li>Work closely with Business Unit finance teams, Treasury and Group Finance.</li><li>Follow up outstanding actions and information requests.</li><li>Challenge incomplete, inconsistent or unusual data where appropriate.</li><li>Build effective working relationships across the business.</li><li>Clearly communicate reporting outputs, issues and required actions.</li><li>Support ongoing improvements to reporting and working capital management processes.</li><li>Identify practical opportunities to improve reporting quality, efficiency and controls.</li><li>Contribute ideas to improve visibility of cash, receivables and payables performance.</li></ul><p>The successful interim Financial Analyst will have 3+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £200-£250 per day Umbrella (DOE)</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjEyNTkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-section-id="1gjkhmn" data-start="0" data-end="91">Own month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial controls</li><li data-section-id="13e7faq" data-start="92" data-end="185">Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and commentary</li><li data-end="250" data-section-id="1nxnnuq" data-start="186">Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and investigate variances</li><li data-start="251" data-section-id="gaafk3" data-end="308">Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting</li><li data-end="361" data-section-id="1acd113" data-start="309">Identify financial risks, opportunities and trends</li><li data-end="418" data-start="362" data-section-id="h8rnl7">Oversee day-to-day finance operations and payment runs</li><li data-section-id="722sv8" data-start="419" data-end="489">Monitor cash flow and ensure effective, documented finance processes</li><li data-start="490" data-section-id="1qodsem" data-end="536">Prepare and submit VAT and other tax returns</li><li data-section-id="v0qj9m" data-start="537" data-end="587">Support audits, year-end and statutory reporting</li><li data-start="588" data-section-id="1dj3ejp" data-end="655">Maintain relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers</li><li data-section-id="1f3g4wx" data-start="656" data-end="737">Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements</li><li data-end="830" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="1q856fb" data-start="738">Provide financial analysis and support to stakeholders to aid planning and decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will either be hands on and have great technical skills. </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 Construction 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 temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £300-£325 per day via an umbrella company, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjAwNzA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h2>The Company</h2><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing international agricultural development and investment business with headquarters in the City of London and operations across Africa.</p><p>The organisation specialises in developing and managing large-scale farming projects in emerging markets, combining agriculture, technology, irrigation, livestock, food processing, and operational expertise to unlock the potential of underutilised land. Beyond driving commercial growth, the business is committed to creating jobs, developing local talent, and supporting sustainable farming practices within the communities it operates.</p><p>As the company continues to expand its international footprint, they are seeking a Junior Finance Controller to join their London-based finance team and support the financial management of multiple overseas operations.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Junior Finance Controller will play a key role in supporting the financial reporting and control of several international entities.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Reviewing and analysing General Ledger transactions across several African entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant.</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for local finance teams, providing support and guidance on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.</li><li>Preparing and reviewing reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.</li><li>Supporting the production of monthly financial information and management reports for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitoring financial performance and identifying risks, variances, and areas for improvement across international operations.</li><li>Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of robust financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Collaborating with operational teams and senior management to improve financial transparency and support decision-making.</li><li>Supporting external audits and ensuring compliance with group reporting requirements.</li><li>Undertaking regular international travel to visit overseas operations, build relationships with local teams, and gain a detailed understanding of on-the-ground business activities.</li></ul><p>This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strong technical finance experience with international exposure in a business making a tangible impact through agricultural development and investment.</p><h2>Your Profile</h2><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Part-qualified or studying towards ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.</li><li>Experienced within a finance, accounting, reporting, or management accounting environment.</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of financial data.</li><li>A confident communicator capable of building relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Proactive, organised, and eager to develop within a growing international business.</li><li>Willing and able to undertake international travel as part of the role.</li></ul><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul><li>£48,000 - £55,000 depending on experience</li><li>International travel opportunities</li><li>Daily lunch allowance</li><li>Modern offices in the City of London</li><li>Exposure to overseas operations and senior leadership</li><li>Excellent long-term career progression opportunities</li></ul><p> </p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMDQzODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a global retail organisation to recruit for an experienced <strong>German-Speaking QA Tester </strong>to join a fast-paced technology team on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the testing and quality assurance of web and mobile applications, with a particular focus on German localisation and ensuring an excellent customer experience across different markets.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Carry out manual functional and regression testing across web and mobile applications.</li><li>Test Android and iOS applications, ensuring functionality and usability meet requirements.</li><li>Perform API testing and support end-to-end testing activities.</li><li>Identify, document and track defects using JIRA.</li><li>Support the creation and execution of detailed test cases and test scenarios.</li><li>Perform localisation testing, ensuring German translations, formatting and functionality are accurate and appropriate for the local market.</li><li>Work closely with Developers, Product Managers and other QA professionals to investigate and resolve defects.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvements across the QA and testing process.</li><li>Support UAT activities and provide clear feedback to business and technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>4+ years' experience in QA / Software Testing.</li><li>Strong experience with manual testing, including functional and regression testing.</li><li>Experience testing web applications and mobile applications across Android and iOS.</li><li>Experience with API testing.</li><li>Strong experience using JIRA or similar defect management tools.</li><li>Previous experience with localisation testing is highly desirable.</li><li>Fluent German and English communication skills are essential.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, particularly around language, localisation and user experience.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 6 month contract</li><li>Competitive Day Rate | Inside IR35</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNzg2NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Deputy Data Protection Officer | Remote (1 day per month in the office) | England (London)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Deputy Data Protection Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining a robust data protection framework while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>You'll support and deputise for the Data Protection Officer, providing expert advice on data protection and information rights matters. You'll help embed privacy by design, manage compliance processes, support breach investigations, and ensure the organisation continues to meet its statutory obligations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the handling of information rights requests and related enquiries.</li><li>Provide practical data protection advice to stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Support data breach management and incident investigations.</li><li>Review and advise on DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, data sharing agreements, and processing activities.</li><li>Maintain compliance records, retention schedules, and data protection policies.</li><li>Deliver guidance, awareness, and training initiatives to promote a strong data protection culture.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For </strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA, PECR, and related legislation.</li><li>Experience providing privacy and data protection advice in a compliance-focused environment.</li><li>Previous involvement in managing DSARs and information rights requests.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Data protection certifications would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply? </strong></p><ul><li>Meaningful work with real organisational impact</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture</li><li>Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth</li></ul><p>Interested? Apply now or send me a direct message for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RXJpay5Pc21hbi4yMDkwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market-leading threat intelligence organisation to recruit a Privacy & Data Security Engineer on a 2-year temporary contract basis. Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will lead the technical implementation of the organisation's global privacy and data security strategy, embedding Privacy by Design principles across data processing environments and customer-facing systems.</li><li>Design and implement a comprehensive Data Ring-Fencing control framework, ensuring sensitive data is appropriately partitioned, protected and governed.</li><li>Define and enforce logical and physical separation controls for high-sensitivity data, including PII, PCI and intellectual property.</li><li>Establish secure data-sharing mechanisms, including Data Clean Rooms and controlled data pathways, enabling analysis while minimising privacy and exposure risks.</li><li>Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Cloud and Data teams to implement micro-segmentation, IAM and granular access controls across technical environments.</li><li>Embed automated privacy and security controls into system architecture, CI/CD pipelines and data processing workflows.</li><li>Implement and manage privacy-preserving technologies including tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Develop technical controls and safeguards to support compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and emerging data residency and data sovereignty requirements.</li><li>Establish appropriate monitoring, control testing and evidence mechanisms to demonstrate ongoing adherence to privacy and security requirements.</li><li>Develop enforcement blueprints, audit templates, evidence logs and control documentation to support internal audits and external certifications, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001.</li><li>Maintain a Control Rationale framework, documenting how technical configurations and security controls map to applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders to translate regulatory and privacy requirements into practical technical controls.</li><li>Support the governance and management of exceptions to ring-fencing and data protection controls.</li><li>Develop and deliver role-specific guidance and training for developers, data scientists and other technical teams on secure data handling and privacy protocols.</li><li>Keep abreast of developments in privacy engineering, data security, cloud security, threat intelligence and data sovereignty, continuously improving the organisation's control environment.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will have 3+ years' experience in Privacy Engineering, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure Security or a closely related discipline.</li><li>Strong understanding of privacy-by-design principles and the technical implementation of data protection controls.</li><li>Good knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, data residency and data sovereignty, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Experience with IAM, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.</li><li>Practical experience with privacy-preserving technologies such as tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Experience working with AWS, Azure and/or GCP, including native identity, access control and network segmentation capabilities.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data platforms and orchestration technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks and Airflow.</li><li>Experience working within cybersecurity, threat intelligence or security-focused environments would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Understanding of Data Clean Rooms and secure data-sharing architectures would be beneficial.</li><li>Experience producing technical control documentation, audit evidence and compliance artefacts for frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.</li><li>Relevant qualifications such as CIPT, CIPM, CISSP or CISM would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex privacy and security concepts clearly to Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively across technical and governance functions.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Market-leading threat intelligence organisation with offices in London</li><li>2-year temporary contract</li><li>Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week</li><li>Opportunity to work within a highly security-focused environment at the intersection of privacy engineering, data security and threat intelligence</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAwNzUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Real Estate| Central London (Hybrid Working) | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum one-month notice period. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading global real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to support one of its largest global client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior finance position with responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the EMEA region of a major international client account. The account covers a broad range of real estate services, including leasing, occupier services and project management, providing exposure to a diverse and commercially complex operation.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of the EMEA finance function, acting as the key financial liaison between the client and the wider operational team. The role encompasses both client-side and corporate financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability analysis and financial control.</p><p> </p><p>The position offers regular interaction with senior stakeholders across an established global account.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for the finance function supporting the EMEA region of a major global client account.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact between the client and the wider operational teams, developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Provide commercial and strategic financial advice to operational leadership, supporting business decisions and the financial performance of the account.</li><li>Work closely with the client's senior finance stakeholders, ensuring financial expectations and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts for the client across EMEA, working closely with operational and client finance teams.</li><li>Take responsibility for the organisation's own budgeting and forecasting requirements for the account, ensuring alignment with wider corporate financial objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance and profitability of the client account, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</li><li>Track and report on cost-saving initiatives and financial performance against agreed targets.</li><li>Oversee P&L and balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity across both client and corporate reporting.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls are maintained, including cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance.</li><li>Oversee cash flow reporting and working capital management.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring financial records and reporting are maintained to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the timely processing and payment of operating invoices, alongside the management of client receivables and corporate billing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, with ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.</li><li>Good understanding of month-end processes, with hands-on involvement in management accounts, P&L reporting, balance sheet reviews and monthly variance analysis.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand account profitability, analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior clients and operational leadership, acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li><li>Good understanding of financial controls, cash flow and balance sheet management.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000-£90,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working, with access to both the client's offices and the organisation's Central London offices.</li><li>Senior finance responsibility across a major global client account.</li><li>Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders across EMEA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior finance position within a globally recognised real estate and professional services organisation, supporting one of its largest international client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers considerable breadth, combining client-facing finance responsibilities with wider corporate financial management. You'll have oversight of the EMEA finance function, working closely with senior client stakeholders and operational leadership across multiple service lines, including leasing, occupier services and projects.</p><p> </p><p>With responsibility for both client and corporate budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, this is a commercially focused position offering genuine ownership of the financial performance of a large, complex international account.</p><p> </p><p>It's an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with significant stakeholder exposure, team leadership responsibility and an international remit.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODQ4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="314" data-start="146"><strong data-end="196" data-start="146">Job Title: Assistant Accountant </strong><br / data-end="199" data-start="196"><strong data-start="199" data-end="212">Location:</strong> St Albans (Office-Based Full time with flexibility and Hybrid once probation passed)<br data-start="237" data-end="240" /><strong data-end="251" data-start="240">Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000<br / data-end="272" data-start="269"><strong data-start="272" data-end="314">Exclusively partnered with Robert Half</strong></p><h3 data-end="340" data-start="321"><strong data-end="340" data-start="325">The Company</strong></h3><p data-start="342" data-end="507">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="848">The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. </p><p data-end="1254" data-start="1137">This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.</p><h3 data-start="1261" data-end="1277"><strong data-end="1277" data-start="1265">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="1279" data-end="1530">This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.</p><p data-start="1532" data-end="1693">This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.</p><h3 data-end="1728" data-start="1700"><strong data-start="1704" data-end="1728">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-start="1975" data-end="2072">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-end="2246" data-start="2157">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-end="2412" data-start="2327">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-start="2512" data-end="2593">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-end="2625" data-start="2600"><strong data-end="2625" data-start="2604">Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul data-start="2627" data-end="3227"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-end="2874" data-start="2822">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-end="2939" data-start="2875">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3092">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-end="3227" data-start="3175">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252"><strong data-end="3252" data-start="3238">Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-end="3368" data-start="3297">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-end="3435" data-start="3369">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-end="3547" data-start="3507">Brand-new, modern office environment</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzk1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Marketing Manager, EMEA</p><p>Our client is a growing international business seeking an experienced Marketing Manager, EMEA to lead and deliver a broad range of B2B marketing activities across multiple markets.</p><p>This is a hands-on role covering campaign management, content creation, events, public relations, product launches and lead generation.</p><p>Working closely with sales, product, engineering and leadership teams, you will play a key role in increasing brand awareness, generating qualified leads and supporting business growth.</p><p><strong>PLEASE NOTE; This is a hybrid role based in Colchester - 2x days in the office & occasional travel to Leeds. </strong></p><p>Marketing Manager, EMEA Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Create and manage a wide range of marketing materials, including product catalogues, brochures, flyers, presentations and digital assets.</li><li>Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring all content is accurate, on-brand and aligned with business objectives.</li><li>Organise and manage UK and international trade shows, exhibitions and industry events, maximising lead generation opportunities and return on investment.</li><li>Coordinate customer events, meetings and marketing initiatives, including communications and attendee management.</li><li>Work closely with Product Management teams to develop and deliver promotional campaigns.</li><li>Develop and implement public relations strategies to enhance brand visibility and reputation.</li><li>Build relationships with media contacts and respond to media enquiries.</li><li>Write and distribute press releases and monitor media coverage.</li><li>Produce engaging content for internal and external newsletters and communications.</li><li>Manage lead generation campaigns, analysing performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.</li><li>Support the successful launch of new products in collaboration with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Provide marketing support to sales teams, helping drive customer engagement and new business opportunities.</li><li>Manage marketing activity within agreed budgets and deliver measurable results.</li><li>Oversee the development of promotional materials, advertising campaigns and website content to ensure a consistent brand experience.</li><li>Contribute to a collaborative team culture and support wider business initiatives as required.</li></ul><p>Ideal Marketing Manager, EMEA Profile:</p><ul><li>Experience working across EMEA markets.</li><li>Proven experience within a B2B marketing role.</li><li>Experience planning and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.</li><li>Strong project management and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Creative, proactive and self-motivated approach.</li><li>Experience engaging with customers, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.</li><li>Strong visual communication and design skills.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal 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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuOTM1NjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Management Accountant for a Havant based business on a temporary basis.</p><p>This role would ideally be office-based.</p><p> </p><p>This role may be either full-time or part-time, office based.</p><p>We can be flexible regarding hours, although the individual will need to spend time in the office to support system processes and knowledge transfer.</p><p>To strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><ul><li>Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</li><li>Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</li><li>Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</li><li>Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</li></ul><p>Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zODU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading international business in Cambridge to recruit a Financial Accountant, offering an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to develop their expertise in complex group reporting and technical accounting.</p><p> </p><p>With a competitive salary of <strong>£55,000-£60,000, a 50% office-based working arrangement and an outstanding benefits package</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of group financial statements, external audit, consolidation adjustments and acquisition-related accounting. You will also gain valuable exposure to technical accounting under IFRS within a SOX-controlled environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation of year-end group financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, providing supporting documentation and assisting with audit queries throughout the year-end process.</li><li>Support the accuracy, completeness and documentation of fixed and variable consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Perform detailed data analysis to support the calculation and validation of consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Assist with the calculation and assessment of accounting adjustments relating to acquisitions, divestments and other group transactions.</li><li>Contribute to technical accounting activities, applying IFRS principles across a complex group structure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, with experience gained within a Big Four, Top 10 or other reputable audit practice. You may also have experience working within a large, complex corporate environment.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.</li><li>Experience working with complex financial statements, consolidations or group reporting.</li><li>The ability to analyse financial data and apply sound technical accounting judgement.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organisation and documentation skills.</li><li>Experience within a SOX-controlled environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why consider this opportunity?</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, practice-trained accountant looking to build on their audit and financial reporting experience within a large international business.</p><p>You will gain exposure to complex group reporting, acquisitions, consolidation and technical accounting, while working closely with an engaging and experienced finance team. For someone looking to take the next step in their career, this role offers a strong combination of technical development, commercial exposure and an attractive overall package.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuODU1MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">