<p>Our client is looking to add a newly qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) to their finance team in Leeds City Centre. This is an opportunity for professionals eager to move beyond transactional accounting responsibilities.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have demonstrated month-end experience and is ready to step into a business-focused role-translating financial data into actionable insight, supporting commercial decision-making, partnering with non-finance stakeholders, and contributing to bids and growth projects. Prior business partnering experience, commercial acumen, and exposure to bid work or financial modelling are desirable.</p><p>Salary on offer is £50,000-£55,000, aligned with Leeds market expectations for newly qualified accountants, with excellent prospects for 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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci42NzAzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Programme Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds City Centre (with remote working flexibility)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Working Patterns: </strong>Hybrid</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Programme Administrator to join a growing professional services organisation with a Head Office in Leeds City Centre. This varied role will support stakeholders through a submission programme that is essential to the revenue generating activity of the business.</p><p>You'll manage the flow of data and documentation across multiple programme stages, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This is a fast-paced position requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Review data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Communicate with Stakeholders to resolve errors or omissions</li><li>Ensure files are complete with required documentation</li><li>Check and request internal approval for supplier invoices</li><li>Organise internal and external events</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Excellent multi-tasking ability</li><li>Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs</li><li>Confident communicator, able to source data from busy stakeholders</li><li>Intermediate MS Excel and MS Office skills</li><li>Proven team player with strong work ethic</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Experience in data QA/QC</li><li>Familiarity with CRM platforms</li><li>Light programming experience (running scripts)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>Employer pension contributions (8%)</li><li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Access to professional development training</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjg1ODkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a sub £10m turnover manufacturing business, part of a much larger group, to recruit an <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> for a short-term assignment of 3 to 6 months. Based in Walsall, this role can be delivered on either a full-time or part-time contract basis and will play a critical role in bringing the subsidiary up to parent company standards.</p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br />This is a hands-on Financial Controller role within a circa £5m turnover manufacturing entity operating as part of a complex group structure. The business needs an experienced interim who is comfortable getting into the detail, tightening controls and improving both financial and operational reporting. The focus is less about firefighting and more about professionalising the finance function and aligning it with group expectations.</p><p><strong>The role</strong><br />Reporting into senior group finance, the Interim Financial Controller will take ownership of the day-to-day finance operation while driving improvements in process, reporting and control. You will work closely with operational stakeholders to ensure finance supports the business effectively and meets group standards.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls and reporting</p></li><li><p>Bringing local finance practices in line with parent company standards</p></li><li><p>Producing robust management accounts and analysis</p></li><li><p>Improving cost control, stock and manufacturing reporting</p></li><li><p>Supporting operational teams with clearer financial insight</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with group policies and timelines</p></li><li><p>Acting as a hands-on Financial Controller within a small SME environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong><br />We are looking for an experienced interim Financial Controller with a strong background in manufacturing and SMEs. This role will suit someone who enjoys rolling their sleeves up and working closely with the detail, rather than operating at a purely strategic level.</p><p>You are likely to have:</p><ul><li><p>Proven experience as a Financial Controller within manufacturing</p></li><li><p>Extensive experience working in SME environments</p></li><li><p>A track record of improving processes and controls</p></li><li><p>Experience aligning smaller businesses to group or parent company standards</p></li><li><p>A practical, delivery-focused mindset</p></li><li><p>Availability to commit on a 3 to 6 month basis, either full-time or part-time</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong><br />This is a flexible interim opportunity within a manufacturing business that forms part of a larger group, offering exposure to group reporting standards and meaningful change work.</p><p>On offer is:</p><ul><li><p>A 3 to 6 month contract</p></li><li><p>Flexibility around full-time or part-time engagement</p></li><li><p>A Walsall-based assignment</p></li><li><p>The chance to make a tangible impact quickly</p></li></ul><p>If this role looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished interim finance professional with strong manufacturing and SME experience and would like to get on our radar for similar assignments, please apply now.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS45OTM1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h2><strong>Senior Payroll Manager</strong></h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Halifax <br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £65,000<br /> <strong>Hybrid / Flexible working available</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting for a Senior Payroll Manager position on behalf of a high-growth business based in Halifax. The role on offer allows full ownership of a complex payroll function, blending technical expertise with strategic influence, operational leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset.</p><p>You will oversee the seamless, accurate, and timely delivery of monthly payrolls, bonus cycles, and statutory submissions, while driving payroll excellence during an exciting period of growth and change. Managing a small team, you will have full autonomy to implement smarter ways of working and improve efficiencies across the payroll function. </p><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead and oversee end‑to‑end payroll operations across multiple entities, stepping in to support the team as required.</li><li>Ensure full legislative compliance, accurate statutory reporting, and timely HMRC submissions.</li><li>Drive process optimisation, identifying and implementing more efficient and scalable payroll workflows.</li><li>Manage and develop a small, capable team of Payroll Administrators, ensuring high performance and quality delivery.</li><li>Act as a trusted partner to Senior Leadership, HR, Finance, and Operations, providing clear insights and supporting business‑critical initiatives.</li><li>Continuously enhance processes through the introduction of new payroll efficiencies.</li><li>Support system upgrades, integrations, acquisitions, TUPE transfers, and wider organisational change programmes.</li></ul><h3><strong>About You</strong></h3><ul><li>Proven Payroll Manager experience running complex, multi‑entity payrolls within a fast‑paced environment.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels and lead payroll transformation.</li><li>A people-oriented leader who can mentor, motivate, and develop a small team.</li><li>Strong systems capability, ideally with experience across multiple payroll platforms </li><li>Exposure to M&A processes, integrations, and TUPE transfers (desirable).</li><li>Ambitious, proactive, and eager to grow within a role that offers scope and progression.</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Join?</strong></h3><p>This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high‑impact payroll function within a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of payroll across the organisation.</p><br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjYxMzg0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="180" data-end="203"> </h2><p>As a <strong data-end="1519" data-start="1492">Purchase Ledger Analyst</strong>, you will be a key member of the finance team responsible for ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in purchase ledger processing across a network of aesthetic clinics. This role blends essential <strong data-start="1718" data-end="1745">business-as-usual (BAU)</strong> accounting functions with <strong data-start="1772" data-end="1801">deep-dive analytical work</strong>, identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement of financial operations and controls. Your work will directly support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross-clinic financial consistency within a dynamic, people-focused healthcare environment.</p><p>This is a temporary role until end of June. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions. The role also involves analytical and investigative work to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement across the accounts payable function.</p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">This role is remote, but will also involve some travel to clinics which may involve an overnight stay, likely once a month. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">Key requirements: </p><ul><li>Available immediately </li><li>Located in the Northwest as this is where the manager is located</li><li>Good solid end to end purchase ledger experience</li><li>Reliable, good communication skills, strong Excel skills</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYxMDAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Financial Controller (6 Months) | £300 per day | Manufacturing | Walsall</strong></p><p> </p><p>Our client, a manufacturing business in Walsall, is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for an on site 6 month assignment. After acquisition by a larger group, the company is facing declining sales and needs an expert who can grasp the business quickly and provide stability and insight during this transitional phase.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, reporting, and compliance.</li><li>Direct and manage all aspects of financial planning & analysis, budgeting, and cost controls, providing insights. into under performance and business risks.</li><li>Prepare and present detailed financial and operational analysis to senior stakeholders, including the new parent company.</li><li>Drive business understanding: evaluate falling sales, and support turnaround strategies with actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the financial management and reporting for the business.</li><li>Conduct a thorough review of financial processes, controls, and reporting structures.</li><li>Partner with leadership to identify areas of operational and profitability improvement.</li><li>Provide clear insight into cost control, working capital, and cash flow management.</li><li>Prepare accurate, timely monthly accounts and management reports.</li><li>Support the site in budget, forecast, and audit activities.</li><li>Lead and mentor a small finance team.</li><li>Engage confidently with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing or industrial setting.</li><li>Proven track record of leading and stabilising finances for a plant or site.</li><li>Strong communicator who can build relationships and trust with stakeholders.</li><li>Available immediately for a full time on site interim role.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Walsall - on site 5 days per week.</p><p><strong>Apply now</strong> if you are ready to add value to a business in transition and enjoy making a real impact.</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguNDY4MTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<strong>Location:</strong> Telford, UK<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Interim, 3-6 Months<br><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £300-£400 per day <br><strong>Industry:</strong> Construction/Services (SME)<br><p> </p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />Privately owned construction/services business seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a hands-on, business-critical role. The successful candidate will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, support strategic growth, and partner with operational leaders to deliver insight and maintain robust financial control across the UK business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all accounting and finance operations, ensuring robust revenue recognition, cost of sales accounting, and accuracy of P&L and balance sheet reporting.</li><li>Own the monthly close process, preparation of statutory accounts, and support the external audit process.</li><li>Oversee management reporting, budgeting,forecasting, aligning operational performance with strategic financial plans.</li><li>Design, strengthen, and implement internal controls and process improvements as the company scales.</li><li>Work closely with senior leadership and operations managers to model and analyse profit margins by depot, job type, and region.</li><li>Manage relationships with external accountants, outsourced payroll providers, and tax compliance partners.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all UK regulatory requirements, support finance projects and business improvement initiatives as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified</li><li>Experience as a Financial Controller in a UK construction SME.</li><li>Proven track record in month end reporting, audit, and hands on process improvement.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills with the ability to partner cross functionally.</li><li>Able to thrive in a dynamic SME environment, flexible, pragmatic, and delivery oriented.</li></ul><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGluby5GcmVldGguNTgxMjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is working with a Preston-based client to support with a 3-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone confident making a high volume of outbound calls. <strong>Credit control experience is not required.</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Preston (hybrid available after initial setup)</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: 3 months</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5pm)</strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Hourly Rate: £13 - £15</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Make a <strong>high volume of outbound calls</strong> to customers regarding overdue or upcoming payments.</li><li>Support wider customer communication activity, including follow-up emails.</li><li>Update call notes and customer information on internal systems (training provided).</li><li>Assist with straightforward collections activity as directed by the team.</li><li>Review basic ledger information to identify customers requiring contact.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Finance function.</li><li>Carry out simple cash allocation tasks if experienced.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator with experience in outbound calling (e.g., customer service, call centre, sales).</li><li>Comfortable speaking with customers by phone and managing high-volume workloads.</li><li>Able to learn new systems quickly; training will be provided.</li><li>Good attention to detail and comfortable working with basic numerical information.</li><li>Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>On-site initially for IT setup and training; hybrid working may be available afterwards.</li><li>Supportive team environment.</li><li>Flexibility for pre-booked holidays.</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTQ1MzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Credit Controller (3-Month Contract)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a Preston-based client to support with a 3-month contract opportunity. This role is ideal for someone confident making a high volume of outbound calls. </p><p><strong>Location: Preston (hybrid available after initial setup)</strong></p><p><strong>Contract: 2-3 months</strong></p><p><strong>Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday-Friday (flexible between 8am-5pm)</strong></p><p><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong></p><p><strong>Hourly Rate: £14 - £15.50</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Make a <strong>high volume of outbound calls</strong> to customers regarding overdue or upcoming payments.</li><li>Support wider customer communication activity, including follow-up emails.</li><li>Update call notes and customer information on internal systems (training provided).</li><li>Assist with straightforward collections activity as directed by the team.</li><li>Review basic ledger information to identify customers requiring contact.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the Finance function.</li><li>Carry out simple cash allocation tasks if experienced.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li>Confident communicator with experience in outbound calling (e.g., customer service, call centre, sales).</li><li>Comfortable speaking with customers by phone and managing high-volume workloads.</li><li>Able to learn new systems quickly; training will be provided.</li><li>Good attention to detail and comfortable working with basic numerical information.</li><li>Reliable, organised, and able to work independently.</li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements</strong></p><ul><li>On-site initially for IT setup and training; hybrid working may be available afterwards.</li><li>Supportive team 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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTI3NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
