<p><strong>Finance Manager - SME Business | Leeds | Varied All-Round Role</strong></p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a successful and growing SME business in Leeds to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.</p><p>This position would suit an experienced finance professional with broad accounts experience who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across finance, payroll and office operations, while also leading a small team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while managing a small team and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, all-round position within an SME environment, offering exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing the monthly finance processes, including purchase ledger close, sales invoicing and supplier payments</li><li>Overseeing payroll processing, HMRC submissions and pension uploads</li><li>Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and managing credit card reconciliations</li><li>Calculating monthly sales commission and coordinating approvals with department heads</li><li>Managing and supporting a team of two within the finance function</li><li>Supporting HR administration including starters, leavers and employee documentation</li><li>Assisting with office management duties, including fleet administration and office supplies</li><li>Providing support across the wider finance function when required, including credit control cover</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional who enjoys working across a broad remit and being part of a collaborative SME environment.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>Previous management experience within a finance function</li><li>Experience processing payroll and submitting VAT returns</li><li>Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills</li><li>Excellent communication and team collaboration skills</li><li>The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure</li><li>A reliable, proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a great role for someone who enjoys being close to the business in an SME environment, taking ownership across finance while supporting wider operational activities. The business offers a supportive team culture and a busy, varied workload that will keep you engaged.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA3MjA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Robert Half has partnered with a leading business services organisation to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager, Purchase to Pay.</strong></p><p>We are supporting a well established company that is enhancing its global Purchase to Pay operations. This position offers senior leadership responsibility across a complex P2P function with the opportunity to drive process improvement, develop talent and strengthen performance across the finance operation. This role is based just outside of Manchester City Centre</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop the Purchase to Pay teams</li><li>Own global P2P processes and implement standardisation and continuous improvement initiatives</li><li>Use data and systems insight to improve quality, controls and productivity</li><li>Build capability across the team and support long term talent development</li><li>Define and manage the scope of services within all P2P processes</li><li>Support and guide the team through change and evolving priorities</li><li>Partner closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations and transformation</li></ul><p><strong>Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in managing large teams within Purchase to Pay or Procure to Pay</li><li>Proven experience managing and improving end to end P2P activity</li><li>Qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA, CIPS or CICM</li><li>Deep understanding of P2P processes, ideally with Global Process Owner exposure</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul><p><strong>What You Will Gain</strong></p><ul><li>Senior leadership role with influence over global P2P operations</li><li>Opportunity to drive transformation and shape future processes</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working 3 days a week in the offices</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMDgyNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>£35,000-£40,000 | Leeds | Varied & busy role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team within a well‑established business in West Yorkshire.</p><p>This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who is comfortable owning day‑to‑day finance processes and enjoys getting involved across a wide range of ad hoc accounting duties. The role will particularly suit candidates with solid experience in payroll and purchase ledger, who are keen to build wider accounting exposure over time.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ownership and processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Full purchase ledger responsibility, including supplier reconciliations and payment runs</li><li>Assisting with month‑end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Supporting management accounts preparation</li><li>Handling a variety of ad hoc finance tasks as required across the team</li><li>Working closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting and controls</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar transactional accounting role</li><li>Strong background in payroll and purchase ledger</li><li>Comfortable working in a varied role with changing priorities</li><li>Detail‑oriented, well organised and dependable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000-£40,000 salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Opportunity to develop beyond transactional accounting</li><li>Stable, supportive finance 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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjg2MjU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant</strong> to join their team on a <strong>12-month fixed-term maternity cover</strong> contract based at their Derby office.</p><p>This role sits within a fast-paced organisation delivering specialist operational services across regulated and asset-intensive environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function through the production of accurate financial information and effective balance sheet management.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and support the production of <strong>financial statements, reports and budgets</strong> across various reporting cycles.</li><li>Maintain key finance schedules and supporting spreadsheets, ensuring they are updated and reconciled regularly in line with internal processes.</li><li>Produce <strong>draft trial balances with supporting commentary</strong> in accordance with the monthly reporting timetable for senior finance review.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of <strong>monthly management reporting</strong> for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Manage a range of <strong>balance sheet accounts</strong>, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany balances.</li><li>Maintain and manage the <strong>fixed asset register</strong>.</li><li>Process and post <strong>journals</strong> within the accounting system.</li><li>Prepare <strong>VAT returns</strong> for review by senior finance personnel.</li><li>Monitor statutory records and ensure submissions and payments are completed within required timeframes.</li><li>Maintain the accounting system in line with reporting deadlines, ensuring <strong>cash, purchase and sales ledgers are fully reconciled</strong> prior to period close.</li><li>Update and review the <strong>cashflow forecast</strong> on a regular basis.</li><li>Support the finance team with <strong>year-end analysis and audit preparation</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience working within a <strong>busy finance environment</strong>.</li><li>Strong <strong>ledger accounting experience</strong> and understanding of financial controls.</li><li>Excellent <strong>attention to detail</strong> with the ability to produce accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Strong <strong>IT skills</strong>, particularly <strong>Excel, Word and Outlook</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Package & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>24 days' annual leave</strong></li><li><strong>Healthcare cash plan</strong></li><li><strong>Death in service benefit</strong></li><li>Flexible benefits platform including technology schemes, dental plan and cycle scheme</li><li>Retail, gym and cinema discounts</li><li><strong>6% employer pension contribution</strong></li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation where the finance team plays a central role in supporting operational performance and strategic decision-making.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS40Njc1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
