<p> </p><h2>Senior Finance Business Partner</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid Working<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000 + £9k car allowance<br /> <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p><h3>Shape Strategic Investment Decisions</h3><p>A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting business-critical investment programmes and long-term strategic initiatives.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on influencing decision-making, partnering with senior stakeholders, and translating complex financial data into clear business insight. You will help ensure significant investments deliver maximum value while supporting sustainable growth and organisational performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders and programme teams.</li><li>Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.</li><li>Build and review financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities and commercial proposals.</li><li>Provide meaningful insight to improve performance and support delivery of key objectives.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions.</li><li>Contribute to governance processes and ensure strong financial oversight.</li><li>Present financial information and recommendations to a range of senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record of partnering with operational and leadership teams in a complex environment.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.</li><li>Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and analytical expertise.</li><li>Experience evaluating investments, business cases or large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Confidence influencing and challenging senior decision-makers.</li><li>The ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and engaging way.</li></ul><h3>What's in It for You?</h3><ul><li>A visible, influential role with significant stakeholder exposure.</li><li>The opportunity to shape major business decisions and investment priorities.</li><li>A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Strong prospects for professional development and career progression.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to move beyond traditional reporting and play a key role in driving strategic and commercial success within a large and evolving 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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4wMzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead | Camberley | 12-Month FTC</p><p>I am currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead to join a growing business based in Camberley on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is a varied, hands-on role combining full responsibility for monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees, alongside supporting the wider finance team across accounts receivable and accounts payable.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Payroll</p><ul><li><p>Taking full ownership of the monthly payroll process for 200+ employees, including hourly paid and salaried staff.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Importing and processing hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes and deductions.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintaining payroll records, processing starters, leavers and employee changes.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Handling payroll queries and investigating discrepancies.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing HMRC submissions and producing payroll reports.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Supporting HR and Operations with TUPE transfers and transitional payrolls.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>Finance</p><ul><li><p>Raising and distributing monthly sales invoices.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing customer accounts, allocating payments and reconciling the sales ledger.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Chasing outstanding debt and resolving aged debt queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing daily bank transactions and bank reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end audit requirements.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>About You:</p><ul><li><p>2-5 years' experience across finance and payroll.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience managing or processing monthly payroll.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Good understanding of both accounts payable and accounts receivable.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.</p><br><br></li><li><p>AAT qualification would be advantageous.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to investigate and resolve issues independently while working as part of a wider finance team.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>The Details:</p><ul><li><p>Location: Camberley</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract</p><br><br></li><li><p>Working arrangement: Predominantly office-based, with one day per week working from home.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Benefits include private medical insurance, performance-related bonus, birthday leave, pension and additional wellbeing benefits.</p><br><br></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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMzM2MDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, B2B organisation based in Gloucester as an Implementation Lead, where you'll be responsible for managing and developing payment integration initiatives, offering up to £85,000</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As Implementation Lead, you'll be responsible for:</p><ul><li>managing integrations and product management (3rd party integrations, user stories, requirement gathering, coordinating technical teams etc.)</li><li>working confidently with stakeholders internally and externally, as well as cross functionally (e.g. vendors, technology partners, clients)</li><li>delivery management (new features, enhancements etc.)</li><li>product strategy (competitor and market trend analysis, emerging technologies)</li><li>documentation and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants for the Implementation Lead will have:</p><ul><li>proven experience working within payment platforms/systems, fintech, EPOS etc.</li><li>strong understanding and experience of APIs, integrations and SDLC</li><li>excellent stakeholder management skills, across cross functional teams (clients, internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, technical teams)</li><li>experience working in B2B and/or SaaS businesses</li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of up to £85,000 plus excellent 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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjY0MTY3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr">Robert Half is partnering with a global, multi-site group to find an interim Project Accountant for its finance team. Several global projects are underway and additional support is now required.</p><p dir="ltr">You'll take over project accounting from day one, become the finance lead on two major transformation programmes, and support a newly promoted Finance Manager.</p><ul><li><strong>Interim Project Accountant</strong></li><li>Gloucester (hybrid, 2 days on site)</li><li>6 months, immediate start</li><li>Competitive day rate</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Acting as finance lead on a large Capex programme with central costs recharged to operating companies</li><li>Supporting a global hardware rollout programme, including cost tracking, projections and quarterly spend reporting</li><li>Reviewing cost lines in detail and building the case for Capex vs Opex treatment, working with Group external reporting</li><li>Putting together the financials for business cases and costings on new projects</li><li>Month end: accruals, prepayments and reporting</li><li>Presenting the numbers at steering committees</li><li>Partnering with technology, procurement, deployment teams and operating companies across the group.</li><li>Deputising for the Finance Manager when needed</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll bring</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Hands-on project accounting experience, ideally on internal or corporate projects such as IT, ERP or other capital programmes. Strong management accountants with deep cost management experience will also be considered</li><li>Sound judgement on Capex/Opex treatment</li><li>Confidence challenging stakeholders on how costs are treated</li><li>Experience of working across functions and countries, and of prioritising a high volume of requests</li><li>The ability to pick things up quickly and take ownership from the start</li><li>Experience in a large, complex group (preferred)</li></ul><p dir="ltr">For more information or to apply, please apply directly to this advert or email </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjg5OTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR</strong><br /> Westbury, Wiltshire | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home) | £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business, a leading name in its sector supplying high-profile clients across retail, art, music, and charity industries. This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused administrator to join a busy, collaborative commercial team.</p><p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Senior Client Services Manager, you'll play a key part in keeping clients happy and the wider business running smoothly. You'll be the link between the customer services department and the rest of the organisation, handling admin, reporting, and day-to-day client queries.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Answering and directing incoming calls, taking messages where needed</li><li>Responding to daily customer service emails within a 24-hour SLA</li><li>Reviewing and logging customer returns</li><li>Running daily and weekly client stock reports</li><li>Liaising with clients on address issues and updating internal records</li><li>Managing shipping exceptions, including issuing commercial invoice details</li><li>Taking and writing up weekly sales meeting notes</li><li>Providing general admin support to account managers</li><li>Covering for the Digital Account Manager during holiday periods</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident, self-aware, with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Comfortable communicating at all levels and building strong working relationships</li><li>A genuine team player</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to juggle multiple tasks and think on your feet</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel</li><li>Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>THE PACKAGE</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</li><li>Hybrid working pattern (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday and Friday 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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzUzNTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, acquisitive group to appoint a Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The group has grown through acquisitions and on its own and is going through a large transformation project.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Financial Controller - Transformation & Projects (12-month FTC)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bristol </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid (3 days on site) </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£75,000 - £95,000 + 10% bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Start date: December 1st or January 1st</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll report to senior finance leadership and look after a portfolio of businesses while they go through this transformational change. The job combines core financial control with hands-on transformation work:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Delivering month end, management accounts and forecasting within group deadlines</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting a new cloud ERP rollout</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Keeping the balance sheet sound through monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparing budgets and forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing the annual audit with the external auditors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading a small finance team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Turning commercial reporting from Excel into supported system solutions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving commercial insight and supporting the evaluation of new business initiatives</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll also get exposure to IT, projects, commercial finance, customs and VAT/tax.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">About you:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Degree-educated and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with 5+ years' post-qualification experience</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Background in a large or complex organisation; any sector considered</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience managing a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience of system implementation; Business Central, NAV or similar is a plus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Adaptable and hands-on, and comfortable working through change with little direction</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good at building relationships across finance and the wider business</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To find out more, apply now or contact Ben Williams at Robert Half Bristol for a confidential conversation.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjg4Njk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Credit Controller: Experienced or a Graduate New to Finance, Full Training Provided</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol (office based)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £32,000 depending on experience, plus profit share<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full-time after probation</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Your way into a finance career</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Want a genuine start in finance but don't have the experience yet? This is a brilliant launchpad. You don't need a finance degree or any credit control background. You'll be trained from the ground up.</p><p dir="ltr">Our client is a market-leading, well-established retail business with a nationwide branch network. Their Credit Office protects the company's cash flow and supports strong, lasting customer relationships, and they're looking for a motivated Credit Controller to join the team.</p><p dir="ltr">From day one you'll own your own portfolio of accounts. You'll see the direct impact of your work every day while building commercially valuable skills in negotiation, cash flow management and relationship building.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Experienced credit controller? We want to hear from you too.</strong></p><p dir="ltr">While full training is provided for newcomers, our client is equally keen to hear from experienced credit controllers who can bring proven collections skills and fresh ideas to the team. If you have a track record of managing a portfolio and want to join a supportive, well-established business with real scope to progress, this is a great opportunity.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Why join the team?</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li><strong>Full training, no experience needed:</strong> a structured induction and ongoing coaching from an experienced Regional Credit Manager</li><li><strong>Real ownership from day one:</strong> manage your own accounts and see the results of your work</li><li><strong>Transferable, in-demand skills:</strong> negotiation, commercial awareness and relationship management are valued across finance and accountancy</li><li><strong>A clear path forward:</strong> strong performers can progress to senior credit control or move into wider finance functions</li><li><strong>Stability, backed by scale:</strong> learn your trade with the security and support of an established national business</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Chasing outstanding balances by phone, email and letter, tailoring your approach to each customer</li><li>Allocating customer payments accurately and taking payments over the phone</li><li>Setting up and managing agreed payment plans through to completion</li><li>Resolving invoice queries, working with branches and customers</li><li>Preparing customer files and new credit applications for approval</li><li>Keeping clear, accurate records of all customer conversations and actions</li><li>Supporting the wider Credit Office with day-to-day administration</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Whether you're new to credit control or already experienced, you'll bring the right attitude and communication skills.</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>A confident, professional telephone manner, and the composure to handle tricky conversations calmly</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication</li><li>The ability to build relationships at all levels, from customers to senior managers</li><li>Strong organisation and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to keeping a clean, up-to-date ledger</li><li>Comfortable using the Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Recent graduate or previous credit control experience, particularly managing a mixed portfolio of accounts, is a bonus</li><li>Any customer-facing, sales, office or finance experience (including part-time work, a placement or an internship), though by no means essential</li><li>A genuine interest in building a career in finance or credit control and a willingness to learn</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Structured training programme and hands-on mentoring</li><li>Generous profit share scheme</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>Regular company social events</li></ul><p>Interested?</p><p>Contact for more details!</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/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS40Nzk3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Operations Supervisor to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Cheltenham. For the right person the client is offering:</p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transactional finance team, conducting regular 1:1's, annual appraisals, and weekly workload planning meetings</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex internal and external queries, supporting the team in overcoming operational bottlenecks</li><li>Oversee and execute core reconciliations, including daily/monthly bank accounts, credit card expenses, Equal prepaid cash cards and intercompany ledgers to ensure absolute control within the accounting systems</li><li>Manage the weekly payment run, distributing approved runs to the team and managing final banking approvals for supplier payments and customer refunds</li><li>Maintain a clean creditor ledger by monitoring supplier statement reconciliations, allocation of accounts, and resolving debit or historic balances</li><li>Ensure all direct cost invoices are posted on time, allowing the wider finance team to run accurate monthly accruals</li><li>Provide key support during peak month-end periods, year-end external audits, and finance transformation projects</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing or supervising a transactional finance or Accounts Payable team</li><li>Excellent reconciliation skills, ideally with exposure to intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions</li><li>Strong system literacy, with experience utilising ERP systems and</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMDYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Temporary Finance Assistant to join their established Finance Team based in Faringdon.</p><p>Office based - 5 days per week.</p><p>The Role</p><p>Working closely with leaders and the wider finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial support across multiple sites and ensuring effective budget management and financial control.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p>Producing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets</p><p>Monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis</p><p>Payroll monitoring and reconciliation</p><p>Processing BACS payments, posting transactions, and issuing remittances</p><p>Advising stakeholders on procurement and value-for-money initiatives</p><p>Supporting financial planning and forecasting activities</p><p>Providing financial insight and guidance to support decision-making</p><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:</p><p>Experience of monthly budget monitoring and financial reporting</p><p>Confidence in payroll reconciliation and analysis</p><p>Experience processing BACS payment runs</p><p>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</p><p>A practical understanding of procurement and cost control</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMDY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively monitor and report on monthly P&L performance and KPIs with insightful analysis to identify areas for challenge and improvement</li><li>Lead on the annual budget process, provide challenge and guidance to the Executive Team to ensure targets and assumptions are appropriate. Ensure deadlines are met and sufficient insightful analysis is provided to support approval by the Board. Support the Executive Team during budget presentations to the CEO and CFO</li><li>Review and provide steer and challenge to the monthly forecasting process, provide informative analysis to enable the CFO, Board and Executive Team to effectively monitor performance against the annual budget</li><li>Review performance of major contracts or projects against revenue and margin targets, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement</li><li>Design appropriate commission schemes that ensure sales teams are motivated to succeed </li><li>Create business models for approval of new product, price changes or project investments</li><li>Provide support to commercial and sales teams negotiating large deals, by creating bespoke bid models and challenging acceptable commercial/financial parameters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years PQE</li><li>Successful track record as an experienced finance business partner</li><li>Advanced excel skills for financial modelling</li><li>Data driven with strong analytical skills, with the ability to unite and motivate people around decisions</li><li>Deep knowledge and understanding of the financial and performance levers in the relevant business area, as well as wider business context</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, used to communicate with executive management and other stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an established engineering firm to recruit for a newly created role of Principal Data Scientist and Machine Learning Researcher. This is a permanent role, based in Gloucester or Manchester, with competitive salary and benefits.</p><p>As you will be working within a highly secure technology environment, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain eDV and SC clearance. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Supporting the Head of Data Science & Machine Learning to shape group strategy and engage stakeholders</li><li>Generating ideas for novel research that create competitive advantage across the customer community</li><li>Working autonomously to develop complex, novel data science solutions</li><li>Helping triage and respond to new opportunities, aligned to group and wider business strategy</li><li>Designing and delivering data-centric solutions in collaboration with colleagues across disciplines</li><li>Leading the technical delivery of research and applied AI/ML work on both customer and internal projects</li><li>Providing technical leadership across multiple projects</li><li>Managing and developing more junior members of the SRG team</li><li>Delivering AI, ML and data science solutions to a broad range of defence problems</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Several years' experience delivering novel ML solutions to customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proven experience as a Senior/Principal Data Scientist with ability to guide and coach the team</li><li>Excellent Python coding practice, including ML libraries such as HuggingFace, TensorFlow and PyTorch</li><li>Experience building robust ML pipelines with MLOps tools for model training, monitoring and deployment</li><li>Experience with version control and environment management (e.g. venvs, Docker)</li><li>Expert knowledge of AI/ML algorithms across different data types and tasks, including Generative AI, NLP and computer vision, sufficient to propose research beyond the existing literature</li><li>Hands-on experience training and developing AI models, including Large Language Models</li></ul><p>This is a permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package, additional clearance-related allowance and the chance to work on technically challenging, security-focused programmes. Due to the nature of the work, suitability and eligibility requirements will apply.</p><p>If you have the relevant background and would be open to a confidential conversation, please get in touch.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzM5MTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£32,000 - £40,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of assigned ledgers, managing collections, query resolution, credit limits and escalations, while proactively engaging stakeholders to ensure timely payment and resolution of disputes in line with KPIs</li><li>Effectively manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, both internally and externally, ensuring clear proactive communication and resolution of issues</li><li>Lead credit control meetings for assigned sales teams, providing updates on account status and agreeing follow-up actions</li><li>Perform regular credit checks on new and existing customers, ensuring management approved limits are appropriately applied and promptly highlighting risks and problems</li><li>Maintain accurate ledger integrity through cash posting, reconciliations, month-end statement production, and maintenance of auditable customer records and documentation</li><li>Issue final demands and agree and carry out subsequent escalation actions with company management, supporting the wider team in managing escalated accounts where required</li><li>Provide support to internal and external audit activities, ensuring full cooperation and timely provision of required information</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>3+ years credit control experience</li><li>Calm, assertive and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to manage issues through to resolution, while demonstrating sound judgement and escalating issues where there may be wider implications</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Excel</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively, co-operatively and productively with others both within finance and cross functionally</li><li>Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure without direction</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£32,000 - £40,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wNzI1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Payroll Lead & Finance Administrator</h1><p><strong>12-Month Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Camberley (4 days office-based, 1 day from home)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £35,000</p><p>An established business is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead & Finance Administrator to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied position offering responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, alongside supporting wider finance administration activities.</p><p>This role would suit a payroll professional who has previously taken ownership of payroll and enjoys working within a collaborative finance environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and process employee changes, overtime, deductions and statutory payments.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries.</li><li>Ensure payroll submissions and reporting deadlines are met.</li><li>Reconcile payroll information and support month-end activities.</li><li>Assist with sales invoicing, supplier payments and general finance administration.</li><li>Support financial reporting, reconciliations and audit requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.</li></ul><h2>About You:</h2><ul><li>Previous experience leading and processing payroll from start to finish.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice.</li><li>Experience working within a finance or accounts function.</li><li>Confident using payroll systems and Excel.</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer:</h2><ul><li>Salary of £30,000 - £35,000.</li><li>12-month fixed-term contract.</li><li>Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home).</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a broad and varied finance position.</li></ul><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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDgyMzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation within the <strong>performing arts</strong> industry based in <strong>Salisbury </strong>to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working (1-2 days per week WFH)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Part-time hours will be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be looking for full-time hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership in support of the organisation's mission and wider strategic objectives.</li><li>Attend Board, Finance Sub-Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, advising on financial matters.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against targets, providing analysis and financial commentary.</li><li>Take responsibility for cash flow management and overall cash positions.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant company law, charity law and financial regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage the finance team, including oversight of payroll operations.</li><li>Analyse financial information and prepare financial scenarios to support business decisions.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise income, control expenditure and improve financial processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) QBE will be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance position.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and cash flow.</li><li>Experience overseeing financial controls, audits and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance operational finance responsibilities with strategic input.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjM5NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Management Accountant | Bristol A growing and established multi-site UK organisation is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant areas of management accounting while working closely with Finance, Operations, IT and senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and reconciliations, while also providing commercial insight and helping to improve financial processes and controls. The Role Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and provides meaningful insight to the wider business. You will also take ownership of the management accounting and reporting for one of the organisation's key business divisions, giving you exposure to a broad range of accounting areas and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. This would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining technical accounting, management reporting, analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts across the Group, working alongside Assistant Management Accountants. Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, investigating significant movements and providing commentary. Maintain weekly revenue data between operational and finance systems, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to resolve issues. Review monthly revenue accounting across multiple business divisions. Prepare and review intercompany cross-charges. Perform variance analysis against operational sales data. Business partner with department leads to review P&L performance, cost management and opportunities for improvement. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management accounting and reporting for a key business division. Manage areas including provisions, trust-related accounting, cash flow reporting and trade account reconciliations. Support the FP&A and Compliance functions with data for management and regulatory reporting. Work closely with IT and Finance to review and improve financial systems, processes and interfaces. Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules and liaison with external auditors. Support the Group Accountant with technical accounting requirements and changes relating to FRS 102. Provide holiday cover across the Management Accounts team through effective cross-training. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure strong communication and collaborative working. Support investment cases and ad hoc finance projects where required. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across both management and financial accounting. You will be analytical, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy4wMTQ2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>P/T: Charity Accountant (12-Month Maternity Cover)</strong></p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Location:</strong> Bristol, South West (some travel between sites) | <br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 3 days per week, flexible working considered |<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£45,000 FTE, pro rata | <br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month fixed term (maternity cover)</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The opportunity</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Robert Half is recruiting for a respected, values-led charity looking for a part-time Charity Accountant to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You'll be the finance partner to a busy operational division generating around £4.5m in annual revenue, working closely with its senior leader and site managers.</p><p dir="ltr">It's a varied, hands-on role in a friendly, mission-driven organisation. You'll protect income, keep the numbers accurate and give leadership a clear financial picture.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Monitoring income across multiple sites, identifying and resolving anomalies</li><li>Running invoicing, raising credits and adjustments, and calculating late payment charges</li><li>Managing debt and credit control</li><li>Reconciling operational system data to external funding and producing reports for managers to action</li><li>Checking bank receipts and making sure payments are allocated correctly</li><li>Producing balance and financial reporting for the CEO, Executive Directors and Accounts</li><li>Supporting site managers with system queries and changes</li><li>Spotting opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>About you</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Experience in an accounting, finance business partnering or management accounting role. Full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT or similar) is <strong>not essential</strong>; relevant experience matters more</li><li>A charity background would be beneficial but is not essential</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft skills, with good analytical and problem-solving ability</li><li>Confident handling sensitive data in line with GDPR</li><li>A strong communicator who works well with non-finance colleagues at every level</li><li>Organised, accurate and happy to use your own initiative</li><li>Experience of change management or process improvement (desirable)</li><li>A genuine interest in the charity sector</li><li>A driving licence and access to a car</li><li>Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>£40,000-£45,000 FTE, pro rata for 3 days per week</li><li>Flexible working, including some home working</li><li>28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Wellbeing benefits</li><li>A supportive, friendly team and a charity that genuinely cares</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjU0MTE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing engineering company who are looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to lead its finance function and support the senior leadership team with commercial and operational decision-making.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance while managing day-to-day finance operations and a small accounts team.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts and cashflow reporting</li><li>Business partnering with senior leadership, providing financial and commercial insight</li><li>Managing payroll, VAT and statutory reporting requirements</li><li>Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger, credit control and supplier payments</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and identifying opportunities for process improvement</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Supporting year-end processes and liaising with external advisors</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA, CIMA qualified or qualified by experience</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance position</li><li>Experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing or contracting environments</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable operating in a hands-on SME environment</li><li>Able to manage multiple priorities and drive improvements across the finance function</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjUzNDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Blackwood | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits</strong></p><p>A well-established Blackwood based business is seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small finance team.</p><p>This is a hands-on role offering broad exposure across financial reporting, cash flow management, business partnering and process improvement. The position would suit an experienced finance professional looking to play a key role within a dynamic and evolving organisation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and insightful commentary.</li><li>Managing the month-end close process, including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Overseeing day-to-day cash management, bank reconciliations and cash flow forecasting.</li><li>Leading credit control activities and monitoring debtor performance.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger, sales ledger, supplier payments and employee expenses.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with VAT and other statutory requirements.</li><li>Managing and developing the team.</li><li>Acting as the key finance contact for external accountants, auditors and banking partners.</li><li>Providing commercial insight and financial support to senior leadership.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting capabilities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an individual who can combine technical accounting skills with a proactive and hands-on approach. You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, although experienced QBE candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or similar role.</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Experience overseeing transactional finance processes.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Sage 50 and/or Xero experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across the business.</li><li>A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus scheme.</li><li>Pension contribution.</li><li>Ongoing training and professional development support.</li><li>The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact on the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a varied and rewarding Finance Manager opportunity within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjQ3NDQ4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</h1><p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half is partnering with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in Employee Relations.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused HR professional to manage complex employee relations matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role offers a blend of hands-on case management, strategic business partnering, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location:</strong> Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 37.5 per week</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Role</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while strengthening HR policies, processes and management capability.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">You will manage sensitive workplace issues, minimise employment risks and ensure decisions are fair, consistent and compliant with UK employment legislation. You will also support employee consultation, organisational change and the development of effective people management practices across multiple locations.</p><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">Key Responsibilities</h3><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Employee Relations and Case Management</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and absence cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead and support investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced.</li><li>Advise managers on formal meetings, hearings, appeals and appropriate outcomes.</li><li>Provide guidance on long-term absence, occupational health, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify potential risks and encourage early intervention.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Develop positive working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation processes and employee relations discussions.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and workplace arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive engagement.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend improvements.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures and case management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent people management standards.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends and identify opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting.</li><li>Support organisational change, restructuring and wider HR projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve HR service delivery.</li></ul><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Business Partnering and Team Development</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing practical and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple sites.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently.</li><li>Support the development of HR colleagues through coaching and knowledge-sharing.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Work collaboratively across recruitment, engagement and wellbeing.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">About You</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex situations independently.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">You will be commercially aware, proactive and comfortable challenging established practices while balancing employee fairness with organisational priorities.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Experience within a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability and absence cases.</li><li>Excellent judgement and the ability to interpret policies and assess evidence.</li><li>Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience improving processes, managing risk and developing management capability.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities with professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Opportunity</h3><p class="x12ofw9d">This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee relations standards, management capability and the overall effectiveness of a wider HR function.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role combining complex case management, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTg5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) in Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>Start Date: December 2026</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of five.</p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>Candidate Profile</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA ).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zOTIyOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit an Assistant Management Accountant to join a market leading Professional Services company going through an exciting period of growth based in Avonmouth. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with journal postings (accruals, prepayments, adjustments)</li><li>Help prepare monthly management accounts and financial statements</li><li>Gather data, prepare schedules, and assist with financial forecasts and annual budgets</li><li>Analyse variances and provide initial commentary for review</li><li>Produce reports and KPIs for management review</li><li>Analyse costs, margins, and performance trends to support decision-making</li><li>Perform reconciliations of key accounts (bank, control accounts, intercompany, etc)</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information</li><li>Support improvements in financial processes, systems, and internal controls</li><li>Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks, audits, and project-based work</li><li>Support Sales & Purchase Ledger</li><li>Support with expenses & credit cards</li><li>Assist with Annual Audit</li><li>Assist in Treasury Management</li><li>Business Partner with Contract Managers & Regional Managers</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum AAT qualified aspiring to complete CIMA/ACCA</li><li>Currently working in a role with month end responsibility</li><li>IT literate with the ability to use a range of different systems and be an Intermediate to Advanced user of Excel</li><li>Ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues and managers whilst being a proactive and self-motivated member of the finance team</li><li>Clear and precise communication skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000 plus study support package for CIMA/ACCA and wider benefits</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43OTAyNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in seeking an experienced Stock Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 6-month contract.</p><p>Based in Wiltshire, full time on site.</p><p>This role will play a key part in supporting inventory reporting, project accounting activities, and driving insight through detailed variance analysis across a complex operational environment.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong manufacturing or engineering experience and advanced SAP knowledge to make an immediate impact within a large, fast-paced business.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Ownership of inventory and stock accounting processes Investigate and explain material, labour and manufacturing variances</p><p>Analyse inventory movements and stock valuations</p><p>Support month-end and year-end reporting activities</p><p>Work closely with operational and project teams to ensure accurate financial reporting Assist with project accounting, including cost tracking and profitability analysis</p><p>Review WIP (Work in Progress) balances and cost allocations</p><p>Reconcile inventory-related balance sheet accounts</p><p>Produce detailed management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders</p><p>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and reporting processes</p><p>Key Requirements</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or project-based environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting, inventory controls and costing principles</p><p>Proven experience conducting detailed variance analysis</p><p>Project accounting experience desirable</p><p>Advanced SAP experience is essential</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MjYyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Systems Accountant (ERP Implementation)</h1><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>Systems Accountant</strong> to support a major ERP implementation project.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong systems expertise to play a key role in the delivery of a bespoke ERP solution within a complex, international environment. Working closely with finance, IT, and senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will help bridge the gap between finance operations and system functionality, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Supporting the end-to-end implementation of a bespoke ERP system across the organisation.</li><li>Acting as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners.</li><li>Gathering, documenting, and translating finance requirements into system specifications.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to align with the new ERP platform.</li><li>Supporting system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.</li><li>Leading data validation, reconciliation, and migration processes.</li><li>Developing finance reporting capabilities within the new system.</li><li>Creating process documentation, user guides, and training materials.</li><li>Delivering training and ongoing support to finance users.</li><li>Identifying implementation risks and recommending solutions to project stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>About the Candidate</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or ERP Project Accountant.</li><li>Previous involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and accounting principles.</li><li>Experience working with large ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar systems.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-site, or global organisations would be highly advantageous.</li><li>The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to lead and influence a critical global finance transformation project.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and technology functions.</li><li>A highly visible role with significant impact on the future operating model of the business.</li><li>Cardiff-based assignment with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team.</li><li>Potential for contract extension as the programme develops.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and delivering successful ERP implementations within complex international businesses.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42Nzg4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?</p><p>I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.</p><p>The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Month-end accounting:</strong> Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revenue recognition:</strong> Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multi-entity accounting:</strong> Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical accounting:</strong> Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax and audit:</strong> Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll and expenses:</strong> Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems and controls:</strong> Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><p>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.</p><p>Essential experience includes:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> in a finance or accounting role.</p></li><li><p>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.</p><p>Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.</p><h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Get involved in a major systems transition:</strong> Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broaden your technical experience:</strong> Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a growing business:</strong> The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop your career:</strong> Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Work with modern tools:</strong> The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Five days a week in the office.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date:</strong> Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">