<p>Robert Half LTD are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Oakensen to recruit for an Office Administrator.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join the company in a multi-faceted office administration role. We are looking for someone motivated, proactive, and organised - someone who can streamline processes, hold colleagues accountable, and bring structure and efficiency to the day-to-day running of the office. The role will also include elements of PA support to the Director, alongside providing wider business support. It's a hands-on position where no two days are the same, and where you will be representing Oakensen to its customers and partners with professionalism and confidence.</p><p>This is a permanent role, based in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, offering up to circa £30,000.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Oakensen is a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Accountants with offices in Trowbridge and Bristol. Established in 2010, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality accounting, tax, and advisory services to a diverse client base.</p><p>What sets Oakensen apart is their modern, approachable way of working - supporting clients not just with compliance, but also with the insight and advice needed to grow and succeed. They pride themselves on building long-term relationships and providing clear, practical solutions.</p><p>As an employer, Oakensen offers a supportive, collaborative environment where contributions are valued, and staff are encouraged to bring ideas that improve the way the business operates.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Office Administrator will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the business by providing administrative, organisational, and PA support. This position is central to the efficiency and professionalism of the company and involves working closely with the Director and the wider team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing day-to-day office administration and processes</li><li>Supporting the Director with PA duties, including diary management and correspondence</li><li>Coordinating and streamlining office systems to improve efficiency</li><li>Providing administrative support across the wider team and business functions</li><li>Acting as the first point of contact for customers, partners, and stakeholders</li><li>Assisting with documentation, reporting, and general office tasks</li><li>Taking ownership of tasks and ensuring accountability across the team</li></ul><p> <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an office administration</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail</li><li>Proactive, motivated, and able to take initiative</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Comfortable holding others accountable and driving improvements in ways of working</li><li>Flexible and willing to support across a variety of tasks</li><li>Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office suite essential)</li></ul><p> <strong>What's On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to circa £30,000 DOE</li><li>Opportunity to work in a growing, ambitious business with real scope to add value</li><li>A varied and interesting role with exposure across the business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working culture</li><li>Direct involvement in business operations and decision-making</li></ul><p> </p><p>Please note, any 3rd party applications will be forwarded to Robert Half for screening, as per the exclusivity agreement.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuMTY3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have been retained by Bowmore Wealth to recruit for a part-qualified Assistant Accountant with the drive and potential to progress into senior leadership.</p><p>This role offers comprehensive exposure across transactional and management finance, supporting the Finance Director directly. It is ideal for someone looking to progress into their career in finance.</p><p><strong>About Bowmore Wealth Group</strong></p><p>Bowmore Wealth Group is a rapidly growing, client-focused wealth management firm. They provide bespoke financial solutions to private and corporate clients, with an ambitious strategy to scale through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. They are committed to building a high-performance culture and exceptional team to help drive their continued success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage purchase and sales ledgers, including invoice processing and reconciliations</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and oversee cash management</li><li>Support month-end processes: accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, trial balance</li><li>Assist in preparing management accounts and MI packs for Board reporting</li><li>Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning</li><li>Support statutory filings and compliance (VAT, PAYE, HMRC)</li><li>Participate in acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition financial integration</li><li>Collaborate with FD and NED to enhance Board-level reporting and insights</li><li>Provide mentoring to junior finance staff or apprentices (if applicable)</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) with ongoing study commitment</li><li>Strong understanding of bookkeeping and double-entry accounting</li><li>Experience in management accounting and reporting</li><li>Proficient in accounting systems</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines under pressure</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p><strong>Development Opportunity:</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)</li><li>Mentoring from the Finance Director and exposure to Board/NED discussions</li><li>Progressive responsibilities from transactional finance to strategic projects</li><li>Clear succession pathway</li></ul><p><strong>Key Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Ambitious and motivated with leadership potential</li><li>High integrity and professionalism</li><li>Commercially minded with strategic awareness</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn</li><li>Collaborative team player</li></ul><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol (Hybrid working options available)<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Director</p><p>If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today or reach out to Lydia on 0117 993 5412 for more information.</p><p><strong>Please note all third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Half as per the exclusivity agreement. </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/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuMzg0ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with our long standing client, Integrity Communications Group, on a retained basis in their search for a Group Financial Controller on a permanent contract.</p><p>Integrity are a leading provider of integrated labels, specialising in label printing, food packaging, critical mail and retail print and have partnerships with some of the biggest & well recognised brands across the UK. I'm sure you've brought a product Integrity have been involved in or received a document / mail from them at some point! Founded in 1917 and operating out of their 16 acre site in Midsomer Norton, Radstock, they employ circa 400 people (Group) and maintain core values of innovation and diversification. Furthermore, sustainability, fundraising and charitable donations are at the heart of what they do. From planting trees with The Woodland Trust to sponsoring schools, universities and sporting teams - Integrity Communications Group are always looking for ways they can make a positive impact on both the economy & the community that surrounds them. They have retained their ISO Environmental Standard certification which demands a process of continuous improvement to reduce their environmental impact, and they have a target of net-zero carbon target by 2035.</p><p>The role of the Group Financial Controller will be responsible of overseeing the finance function across all divisions/ sites within the group and help to deliver the strategic objectives of the business. This role is planned to succession plan the Group Finance Director in time also, so it's an amazing opportunity for someone looking to progress their career! You will be working closely with site managers on performance, stock, and profitability with the aim of extracting valuable MI to support decision making.</p><p> The salary on offer is up to c£90,000 + benefits. Hybrid working is supported, but due to the nature of the business partnering elements of the role and the multi-sites, there will be an "in-office" weighting at their site in Radstock over working from home on the hybrid model. A candidate looking for a 4 day working week can also be considered and flexing hours around a school run (for example) is also supported. The culture of the business is lovely, very supportive and "family feel" - it's a business who really do care about their people.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate reporting processes for the group to meet agreed deadlines including: statutory accounts, monthly flash result, monthly management accounts, cost control, profit forecasts</li><li>Develop value-add MI that provides insight on business performance - increase the level of data analytics in the group to support on decision making and financial plans/ forecasts</li><li>Manage the month end closure process working across the business and the Head of Commercial. Including - journals for sales rebates & internal recharge, payroll, TBs to general ledger, corporation tax</li><li>Prepare and review management reports to ensure accurate formatting, meaningful budget and prior year comparisons, appropriate financial provisions, sensible cost apportionment, and clear, insightful commentary for decision-making.</li><li>Ensure statutory accounts are produced in accordance with all legal, accounting & auditing standards</li><li>Lead and co-ordinate the audit process internally & externally including liaising with the auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Ensure adequate provision is made for stock, bad debts, credit notes, rebates and any other relevant provisions</li><li>Assist in the strategic process including 3 year plans, budgets and forecasts</li><li>Ensure suitable accounting systems are in place and participate in the development and selection of new systems</li><li>Ensure corporation tax computations are prepared accurately and VAT is accounted for. Assist and participate in R&D Tax credits claim process</li><li>Provide succinct and relevant commentary through analysis to highlight any risks / opportunities to senior stakeholders</li><li>Develop group accounting manual containing all details of relevant accounting policies, procedures and controls</li><li>Deputise for Group FD when necessary</li><li>Oversee, develop and manage finance team</li><li>Seek out operational efficiencies and drive through action</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified</li><li>Prior experience in working within the manufacturing industry / multi-site industry (understanding of multi entity/ site structures) is advantageous but not essential</li><li>Prior management experience</li><li>Demonstratable experience of partnering at multiple levels across the business</li><li>Strong commercial acumen</li><li>Be a team player, strong interpersonal skills</li><li>Experience in a business who have made acquisitions and demonstratable experience in enhancing MI & data analytics is desirable</li><li>Be comfortable business facing - visiting multi sites and building face to face relationships</li></ul><p> </p><p>For more information, please call Paige Birks on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail</p><p>Please note: any 3rd party applications will be forwarded onto Robert half & screened, and if suitable, represented by Robert Half as per the exclusivity agreement.</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/cGFpZ2UuYmlya3MuNTM4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for an Application Support Analyst to join a growing business based near Oxford on a permanent basis, offering up to £30,000 plus excellent benefits (including hybrid working).</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Application Support Analyst will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>providing first line support and managing technical queries </li><li>supporting CRM configuration / administration</li><li>partner with various stakeholders across the business and externally to troubleshoot and resolve issues </li><li>data analysis, problem solving, identifying trends/patterns within data </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Application Support Analyst role will have:</p><ul><li>experience of handling data and data analysis skills </li><li>excellent attention to detail, with ability to work in a process driven/high-accuracy environment </li><li>excellent customer service, communication and support skills </li><li>preferably have experience of / knowledge of CRM systems </li><li>ability to work under pressure and on multiple projects/tasks </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary up to £30,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working </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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjI5NzczLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a not-for-profit organisation near Central Oxford to recruit an ERP Systems Analyst on a permanent basis, paying up to £42,000 with hybrid working (2 days a week in the office). This is a great opportunity to support a meaningful business who are going through an exciting digital transformation journey. <br /><br /><strong>The Role </strong></p><ul><li>Support the Technology team in implementing a new ERP system</li><li>Triage and troubleshoot ERP user queries</li><li>Conduct bug fixes</li><li>Continuous improvement of system processes</li><li>Documentation</li><li>Requirement gather </li><li>Manage 3rd party relationships </li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Strong functinal knowledge of ERP systems</li><li>Proven experience in application support (SQL Server etc)</li><li>Ability to liaise with stakeholders efficiently </li><li>Partner with business to help business adopt the use of their ERP system </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/Um94eS5MYXcuMDQwMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a growing SME business in the Somerset area as they look to grow their internal IT offering.<br /><br />This role is perfect for someone with a can-do attitude, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service. If you enjoy solving tech challenges, working with the latest technologies, and making a real impact, this could be the role for you!</p><p>What You'll Be Doing:</p><ul><li>Providing technical support by diagnosing and resolving IT issues for employees across the business.</li><li>Logging and managing support tickets, ensuring timely resolution in line with IT procedures.</li><li>Using Microsoft Intune to deploy and manage Windows 11 desktops and laptops.</li><li>Supporting company-wide software applications, communication devices, and mobile devices (Android & iOS).</li><li>Managing user accounts and permissions in Active Directory.</li><li>Assisting with IT inductions for new starters.</li><li>Troubleshooting and maintaining printers, laptops, and other office hardware.</li><li>Tracking IT assets and ensuring efficient use of hardware and software licenses.</li><li>Supporting the IT Systems Administrator with upgrades, rollouts, and new technologies.</li><li>Liaising with third-party vendors to resolve hardware and software issues.</li></ul><p>Professional Competancies:</p><ul><li>Problem Solver - You love tackling IT challenges and finding creative solutions.</li><li>Tech Enthusiast - You stay up to date with the latest IT and cybersecurity trends.</li><li>Great Communicator - You can explain technical issues in a clear and friendly way.</li><li>Organised Multitasker - You're able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.</li><li>Team Player - You enjoy working with others and have a proactive, 'can-do' attitude.</li></ul><p>What You'll Need:</p><ul><li>Educated to AS Level, BTEC, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent.</li><li>Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing IT issues.</li><li>Basic knowledge of Active Directory and Microsoft Intune is a plus.</li><li>A willingness to learn, develop, and grow in an exciting and evolving IT environment.</li></ul><p>Salary/logistics:</p><ul><li>circa £30,000 basic salary</li><li>hybrid working (2-3 days in the office post probation)</li><li>Up to 10% bonus</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjYxNjAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Group Accountant<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site, initially 3 days)<br /><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 8 months<br /><strong>Day Rate:</strong> £400-£500 per day (dependent on experience)</p><p><strong>Please note this role sits inside IR35.</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />We are looking for an experienced Group Accountant to support a key finance transformation project, including the migration from a spreadsheet-based consolidation model to a systems-based solution. The role also involves standardising accounting policies and aligning control frameworks across the Group.</p><p><strong>Key Deliverables:</strong></p><p><strong>Group Consolidation System Migration</strong></p><ul><li>Support the transition from manual consolidation processes to a systems-based approach</li><li>Apply a solid understanding of consolidated accounts</li><li>Demonstrate strong systems literacy and attention to detail</li><li>Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and delivery</li></ul><p><strong>Policy Standardisation Across the Group</strong></p><ul><li>Collate existing accounting policies and procedures into a centralised repository</li><li>Engage with stakeholders across the business to ensure clarity and consistency</li><li>Document current processes to support uniform policy application</li></ul><p><strong>Controls Review and Alignment</strong></p><ul><li>Review and align control frameworks across Group entities</li><li>Apply experience in control testing and implementation</li><li>Ensure consistent application of controls across all entities</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Proven experience in group accounting and consolidation</li><li>Comfortable working with finance systems and data</li><li>Strong communicator, able to engage across functions and levels</li><li>Detail-oriented with a structured and methodical approach</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/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjU5NjQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
Description<br><br>Our client is a dynamic and growing company with a based in Bath.<br /><br /><p>They are seeking an experienced, hands-on IT specialist to oversee operational IT and projects, focused on infrastructure modernisation and Cloud adoption. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day IT function while proactively developing systems and solutions that support growth, efficiency, and innovation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p data-start="2181" data-end="2211"><strong data-end="2211" data-start="2185">Operational Management</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manage and develop IT infrastructure, systems, and applications across the business.</p></li><li><p>Lead cloud infrastructure initiatives and manage migration projects.</p></li><li><p>Provide regular IT performance, risk, and roadmap reports to senior management.</p></li><li><p>Collaborate with group leads on ERP (Microsoft Dynamics) enhancements and support.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2633" data-end="2664"><strong data-end="2664" data-start="2637">Security and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><p>Collaborate with the global Cybersecurity Lead to ensure data integrity and security compliance.</p></li><li><p>Assist in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation.</p></li><li><p>Develop and enforce IT policies on data handling, access control, and security awareness.</p></li><li><p>Maintain and test a robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan.</p></li></ul><p data-start="3028" data-end="3068"><strong data-start="3032" data-end="3068">Innovation & Emerging Technology</strong></p><ul><li><p>Explore and drive adoption of AI tools (e.g. Microsoft CoPilot) to enhance productivity.</p></li><li><p>Identify and evaluate emerging industry tools and trends for potential adoption.</p></li><li><p>Support automation and digital transformation projects in collaboration with business stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="3641" data-start="3604"><strong data-start="3608" data-end="3641">Essential Experience & Skills:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong technical background with hands-on expertise in: Microsoft Dynamics or comparable ERP systems, Cloud technologies (Azure preferred) Networking, server management, backups, cybersecurity principles</p></li><li><p>Track record of successfully leading IT change or transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading IT support functions, ideally including 1st Line Support.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with IT governance, compliance standards, and certifications.</p></li></ul><p data-end="4199" data-start="4167"><strong data-end="4199" data-start="4171">Soft Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sociable, collaborative, and approachable leadership style.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills - able to engage with both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li><li><p>Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p>Hybrid working is available and on-site parking can be provided.</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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby45NzA0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE ANALYST</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing Health care group, that due to an exciting period of positive change is now looking to recruit a financial analyst to expand the partnering offering to the leadership team, whilst developing and improving a suite of dashboards and models. The finance analyst role will offer a broad exposure to analysis, revenue modelling, business partnering and process improvement, for a large, well-established brand that can offer a wide range of career paths. This role would suit someone part qualified as an accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).</p><p>It is also important to mention that they pride themselves on having a highly flexible culture, a wide range of quirky and fun benefits and work from home and flexible working options available to create a good balance between work and home life.</p><p><strong>Accountabilities and Activities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the business in the delivery and preparation of monthly management accounts and ongoing forecasts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.</li><li>Perform variance analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and actionable insights in financial performance.</li><li>Effectively communicate key issues and risks for the business, both verbally and in a written form, to the appropriate stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of the annual budget process, working closely with department heads.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models to provide both a historical and forward-looking view of Corporate Overheads.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements with the finance function, helping to streamline operations and enhance data quality.</li><li>To be involved in different project work, as needed to support business objectives. This may be leading the project in its entirety (or a working group within it), supporting another member of the team or just being a project member.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, offering financial insights to support strategic business decisions.</li></ul><ol><li><strong>Qualifications, Training and Experience</strong></li></ol><p>Ideally the successful candidate will:</p><ul><li>Be working towards full finance qualification (CIMA\ACCA\ICAEW) at a minimum, with a strong academic background and relevant experience in finance or accounting</li><li>Possess strong all-round accountancy knowledge and be able to demonstrate sound business understanding with the ability to communicate financial issues in a way which non-financial managers at all levels in the organisation can understand</li><li>Have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with others to build effective working relationships and trust with key stakeholders</li><li>Be comfortable with the manipulation of large data sets to ensure maximum insight</li><li>Be PC literate, strong MS Excel skills. Previous knowledge of SAP, Business Objects and BPC/EPM for budgeting would be advantageous</li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and meet financial reporting deadlines</li><li>Possess an enthusiastic attitude, be naturally inquisitive and display initiative in all aspects of the role</li><li>Be aligned with business needs and provide leadership in business problem-solving. Be ready to question and challenge colleagues' assumptions but in a way which makes a positive contribution to the resolution of the problem.</li><li>Constantly strive to meet and exceed customer expectations. Understand customers' needs and priorities and be fully committed to delivering a quality service, on time, and which meets or exceeds customers' expectations.</li><li>Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the information being reported and that it is fit for purpose.</li><li>Demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour in all aspects of work. Display initiative and self-confidence and be ready to share best practice and ideas across the team.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong><strong>:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>6% non contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>High level of flexible working (3 days from home)</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/b2xpdmlhLmNhcnZlbGwuMzIxOTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered on an exclusive basis with an existing client in the Bristol area to recruit an MDM Engineer / Mobile Device Specialist on a permanent basis.<br /><br />You will be a proactive and detail-oriented mobile specialist to own the end-to-end management of the corporate mobile estate-focused on iPhones and iPads. You will design and maintain Jamf-based device configurations and app deployments, manage SIM/carrier, and ensure the fleet's security, compliance, and lifecycle hygiene. Whilst the wider endpoint stack includes both Intune and Jamf, this role is dedicated to Apple mobile devices in Jamf, collaborating with the broader team where policies intersect (identity, conditional access, networking, and security).</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Architect, implement, and maintain Jamf Pro configurations for iOS/iPadOS: enrollment (ABM/DEP), supervision, profiles (passcode, restrictions, Wi‑Fi/VPN, certificates, email), SSO, and compliance baselines.</li><li>Own iPhone/iPad lifecycle: procurement, zero‑touch enrollment, kitting, deployment, break/fix, RMA, refresh, and secure decommissioning/wipe.</li><li>Manage mobile application management (MAM) in Jamf: app packaging, VPP licensing, scoped deployments, version governance, staged rollouts, and rollback procedures.</li><li>Administer SIM estates and carrier relationships: new lines and ports, plan/right‑sizing, roaming enablement/policies, usage monitoring, cost optimization, invoice reconciliation, and contract renewals.</li><li>Monitor and remediate device compliance and security posture (encryption, passcode, OS version minimums, managed open‑in, DLP); coordinate with Security for incident response and hardening.</li><li>Maintain accurate asset and SIM inventory; track chain of custody and ensure audit readiness.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation, runbooks, and end-user guides for enrollment, support, and device use policies.</li><li>Provide L2/L3 support for mobile and iPad incidents/requests; collaborate with Service Desk for effective L1 triage and escalations.</li><li>Plan and run pilots for new iOS/iPadOS releases, device models, and Jamf features; conduct UAT, change communications, and phased rollouts.</li><li>Integrate with identity and access controls (Okta/Azure AD and Conditional Access signals where applicable), cert-based auth, and network access (Wi‑Fi/EAP).</li><li>Report on KPIs and trends: compliance rates, OS adoption, app health, inventory accuracy, usage/roaming outliers, and carrier spend; propose continuous improvements.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years managing enterprise Apple mobile fleets with Jamf Pro (iOS/iPadOS) in a corporate environment.</li><li>Strong hands-on with supervised deployments, configuration profiles, VPP, and managed app configurations.</li><li>Familiarity with Okta and Conditional Access concepts sufficient to collaborate across policies and identity (Okta/Azure AD).</li><li>Proven experience managing carrier services and SIM estates: tariffs, roaming, number management (PAC/STAC), billing analysis, and optimization.</li><li>Solid grasp of mobile security and privacy controls: encryption, passcode policies, managed open‑in, DLP, app attestation, and OS update governance.</li><li>Scripting/automation skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Relevant certifications are a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package:</strong></p><ul><li>circa. £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and development.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>3 days per week on site, 2 days remote.</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjk4ODU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">IT Infrastructure Technician</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-size: 10.5pt;">📍 Bristol | 🕒 Full-Time | 💼 Permanent</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for keeping systems running smoothly? We're looking for an experienced IT Infrastructure Technician to join one of our central Bristol clients.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">What You'll Do:</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Install and configure software and hardware</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide hands-on and remote IT support across the business</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage IT tickets, budgets, contracts, and equipment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Troubleshoot network and system issues</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support Cyber Essentials certification and IT audits</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Mentor IT apprentices and assist with major upgrades</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 10.5pt;">What You'll Bring:</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Level 3 Infrastructure Technician qualification (Level 4 desirable)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">3+ years in a fast-paced IT support environment</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong communication and organisational skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">A proactive, reliable, and detail-oriented approach</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Team spirit and flexibility to tackle varied tasks</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this position please submit a CV ASAP. </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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjQ5NjMzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong> </strong><strong>MANAGER OF STATUTORY REPORTING - BASINGSTOKE</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, global player in the technology hardware space that is going through significant change. Due to this expansion they now seek to recruit a statutory reporting manager to work directly with the FD based at their Basingstoke head office. This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business.<br /> </p><p>For this role it is essential that you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), are proficient technically (production of accounts from top to bottom) and have demonstratable experience of technical accounting for a complex group structure in a fast paced, commercial environment.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Statutory Reporting - Hands-On (~50%):</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare statutory financial statements and disclosures in accordance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and local European GAAPs.</li><li>Perform reconciliations between group (e.g., US GAAP or IFRS) and local statutory books.</li><li>Draft supporting documents such as directors' reports, audit schedules, and confirmation statements.</li><li>Ensure accuracy and completeness of ledgers and statutory adjustments.</li><li>Manage external audit processes across multiple jurisdictions, acting as the main point of contact for audit firms.</li></ul><p><strong>Coordination & Oversight (~50%):</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate with external accounting firms or service providers responsible for local statutory reporting or filing support.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders (shared services, tax, legal, treasury) to compile accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>Track statutory calendars, ensure timely submissions, and manage review and sign-off processes.</li><li>Track overall spend from compliance requirement and evolve the department to become more cost efficient and effective over time.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Governance:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and European statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with regulatory filing obligations (e.g., Companies House, local registries).</li><li>Support legal entity restructuring, M&A integration, and other compliance projects as needed.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls related to statutory reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £80,000 and £120,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 10%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>7% non-contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODIwMDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role Summary</strong></p><p>The fundamental objective of the Head of OT is to manage the OT Team in designing, deploying, and supporting the communication and monitoring systems on new and existing distributed energy projects.</p><p>As new sites increasing rely on their communication networks for operation, my client needs to ensure that new designs meet the current requirements for performance and cybersecurity and that older designs are maintained and upgraded in line with current industry practises.</p><p>The Head of OT will also be available to provide advice and assistance for reactive issues which need additional skills or experience and will participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours remote support along with the other members of comms team.</p><p><strong>Duties and Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manages and mentors engineers, delegating workload as necessary</li><li>Works closely with multiple stakeholder teams including engineering, design, commercial, planning and construction to optimise project designs</li><li>Ensure the OT Team are provided with all relevant information to complete designs</li><li>Assumes OT design responsibility for project OT scope from concept, through construction and to final acceptance.</li><li>Ensure cybersecurity policy is considered in new designs and in maintenance and upgrades of existing systems.</li><li>Ensure the required documentation needed to implement the OT system designs is produced on time, e.g. cable schedules, network diagrams, and register lists</li><li>Liaising with other teams & contractors to ensure that the overall project designs integrate smoothly</li><li>Communicates directly with suppliers' technical / service support teams regarding product capabilities and reviews client enquiries, escalating as required to equipment manufacturers.</li><li>Responds to EPC, O&M, technical advisor, funder, client, or asset owner technical enquiries. These enquiries may require several actions including documentation review, performance assessment, site survey and technical support</li><li>Staying abreast of relevant developments in the telecommunications and technology marketplace</li><li>Managing tickets raised by O&M and programming OT resource.</li><li>Planning and overseeing maintenance of OT systems software and hardware installed at solar PV and battery energy storage plants throughout the UK</li><li>Supporting operational staff with monitoring, data acquisition, security, and CCTV systems issue resolutions</li><li>Adherence to the Group's Quality Management System and processes</li></ul><p><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></p><p><strong>ESSENTIAL</strong></p><ul><li>Management of a technical team within the OT environment.</li><li>Basic Windows administration knowledge, including Intune endpoint management</li><li>Detailed knowledge of IT/OT networks and design principles; segmentation, VLANs, NAT, VPNs</li><li>Strong knowledge of OT cybersecurity</li><li>Industrial communication protocols including Modbus RTU / TCP, RS485 / serial communications</li><li>Familiarity with network troubleshooting tools</li><li>Technical problem-solving skills and an aptitude for implementing new ideas</li><li>Self motivated; able to work remotely and independently</li><li>Enthusiasm for ongoing personal development and learning</li><li>Strong communicator with patience and perseverance, able to troubleshoot and problem-solve with remote staff or equipment</li></ul><p><strong>PREFERRED</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of PV specific and general industrial data acquisition systems</li><li>Linux system administration experience, focussed on Debian or derivatives, Ansible for centralised management, iptables/NFT firewalls.</li><li>Experience of the following network equipment; Fortinet firewalls and switches, Mikrotik routers, Moxa industrial networking, OpenWRT</li><li>PV, battery, and power electronics background knowledge</li><li>Basic AutoCAD skills</li></ul><p><strong>Education</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally an undergraduate degree in STEM subject that provides a demonstrable background in IT, computing, computer networking, or electronics via relevant course modules, but may also include vocational training or extensive relevant work experience</li><li>IT-related technical proficiency or security qualifications e.g. SANS, Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or similar are advantageous, but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Other</strong></p><ul><li>Must possess a current Driving Licence</li><li>Must be prepared to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays, and potentially abroad, for site visits</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjkyMzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="255" data-end="563">Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Manager for a Welsh charity, based in Cardiff.</p><p data-end="563" data-start="255">Are you an experienced Finance professional looking to take ownership of financial management within a values-driven charity? We are exclusively partnered with a well-established organisation in Cardiff to recruit a Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering financial strategy.</p><p data-end="749" data-start="565">This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and purpose-led environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the success and sustainability of the organisation.</p><p data-end="849" data-start="756"><strong data-start="756" data-end="768">Location</strong><br data-start="768" data-end="771" />North Cardiff with a 50/50 hybrid working agreement in place.</p><p data-end="870" data-start="851"><strong data-start="851" data-end="868">Hours of Work</strong></p><ul data-start="871" data-end="954"><li data-end="903" data-start="871"><p data-start="873" data-end="903">Full-time: 37 hours per week</p></li><li data-start="904" data-end="954"><p data-start="906" data-end="954">Flexible option: 4-day working week (30 hours)</p></li></ul><p data-start="956" data-end="968"><strong data-end="966" data-start="956">Salary</strong></p><ul data-start="969" data-end="1054"><li data-start="969" data-end="1011"><p data-start="971" data-end="1011">Up to £44,000 for full-time (37 hours)</p></li><li data-end="1054" data-start="1012"><p data-start="1014" data-end="1054">£38,000 for 4 days per week (30 hours)</p></li></ul><p data-end="1102" data-start="1056"><strong data-start="1056" data-end="1074">Responsible To</strong><br / data-end="1077" data-start="1074"> Chief Executive Officer</p><p data-start="1104" data-end="1191"><strong data-start="1104" data-end="1123">Responsible For</strong><br data-start="1123" data-end="1126" /> Finance Assistant, Senior Finance Assistant & Finance Assistant</p><h3 data-start="1438" data-end="1455">Main Duties</h3><ul data-end="2603" data-start="1456"><li data-end="1665" data-start="1456"><p data-start="1458" data-end="1665">Set and control the organisation's budgets, financial procedures and accounting system in conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer. 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Oversee preparation of the monthly payroll, using SAGE 50 payroll and make PAYE payments and RTI returns to the Inland Revenue</p></li><li data-start="1959" data-end="2004"><p data-end="2004" data-start="1961">Maintain an accurate Fixed Asset register</p></li><li data-start="2005" data-end="2156"><p data-start="2007" data-end="2156">Liaise with external organisations including Welsh Government, Local Authorities and sector partners involved with the finances of the organisation</p></li><li data-start="2157" data-end="2318"><p data-end="2318" data-start="2159">Assist the Chief Executive Officer with the development of fundraising and income generation programmes, including preparing figures for funding applications</p></li><li data-end="2403" data-start="2319"><p data-end="2403" data-start="2321">Support the Senior Team with staffing and financing recommendations to the Board</p></li><li data-end="2463" data-start="2404"><p data-start="2406" data-end="2463">Ensure compliance with financial and legal requirements</p></li><li data-end="2540" data-start="2464"><p data-end="2540" data-start="2466">Assist the accountants with preparation of year-end financial statements</p></li><li data-start="2541" data-end="2603"><p data-end="2603" data-start="2543">Support the core team to ensure cyber essential compliance</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2640" data-start="2610">Core Skills & Experience</h3><ul data-start="2658" data-end="3190"><li data-start="2658" data-end="2739"><p data-end="2739" data-start="2660">Educated to degree level or equivalent (Part qualified/qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA or CCAB)</p></li><li data-start="2740" data-end="2804"><p data-start="2742" data-end="2804">Experience in a charitable accounting environment</p></li><li data-end="2855" data-start="2805"><p data-end="2855" data-start="2807">Practical experience of Sage Intact accounting</p></li><li data-end="2898" data-start="2856"><p data-start="2858" data-end="2898">Payroll, VAT and period end experience</p></li><li data-start="2899" data-end="2968"><p data-end="2968" data-start="2901">High level of knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and Power Apps</p></li><li data-end="3003" data-start="2969"><p data-start="2971" data-end="3003">Ability to work under pressure</p></li><li data-end="3061" data-start="3004"><p data-end="3061" data-start="3006">Tact, diplomacy and ability to work as part of a team</p></li><li data-end="3127" data-start="3062"><p data-start="3064" data-end="3127">Commitment to excellence, quality and equality of opportunity</p></li><li data-end="3190" data-start="3128"><p data-start="3130" data-end="3190">Knowledge of charities accounting and the voluntary sector</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wODAwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
