<p></p><h3>Financial Controller (9-Month Fixed-Term Contract)</h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Llanelli<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £70,000 (DOE)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 9-Month Fixed-Term Contract<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-Time</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a well-established business in Llanelli with the recruitment of an experienced Financial Controller on a 9-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join a growing organisation during a key period of change and development. Reporting directly to senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and effective business partnering across the organisation.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead and manage the day-to-day finance function.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reporting, and board packs.</li><li>Deliver accurate budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.</li><li>Oversee year-end processes and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Manage and develop finance team members where applicable.</li><li>Drive process improvements and identify efficiencies across finance operations.</li><li>Partner with key stakeholders across the business to support commercial objectives.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance, or Senior Finance Manager role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong systems skills, including advanced Excel knowledge.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000.</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a successful organisation.</li><li>Varied and commercially focused role with exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Immediate or short-notice applicants welcomed.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Financial Controller looking for your next contract opportunity in the Llanelli area, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</strong></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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4yMjEzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is working with an established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced <strong>Finance Manager</strong> to join the team in Swansea. </p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad and hands-on role with responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, financial reporting, team leadership, and supporting operational decision-making across the business.</p><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and wants to play a key role within a growing manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance function, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end processes.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports</li><li>Manage accruals, prepayments, VAT returns, and other statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Oversee stock valuations </li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal controls, and company policies.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.</li><li>Partner with departments and provide financial support and analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and systems.</li></ul><p>Requirements: </p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager similar role.</li><li>AAT qualification or equivalent.</li><li>ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification (or studying towards) would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Experience leading or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded approach.</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/Q2FybGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjgzNjQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with deep domain expertise in Elite 3E Practice Management Solution to play a critical role in the Day 2 transformation of finance systems. The firm successfully implemented the PMS in the spring of 2024, have operated with the support of external consultants since Go-live, and are now in the steady state to optimise the platform.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This new role will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </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;">Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will be a qualified accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjcwNDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 - 6 months <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP <strong> Rate: </strong>Competitive rate</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an established PLC group to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to support the business during a period of transition.</p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will oversee finance operations across both entities while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on assignment focused on maintaining group reporting deadlines, strengthening financial controls, supporting a team of four and delivering process improvements ahead of a smooth handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, management accounts, consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Deliver accurate group reporting to tight PLC deadlines.</li><li>Lead and support a finance team of four across FP&A, management accounts, AP and AR.</li><li>Improve financial controls, cash collection and working capital</li><li>Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with HMRC, auditors and advisers.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support finance operations across Sage and Xero.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven PLC or large-group reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, consolidation and working capital knowledge.</li><li>Practical VAT and CIS experience, with confidence managing external stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive leader who can make an immediate impact and is available at short notice.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact <strong>Hannah Curnow directly on 01179 9935459</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMDA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h2>Accounts Assistant</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Abergavenny<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £28,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Financial Services</p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing financial services organisation based in Abergavenny to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to join a stable and supportive business where they can further develop their accounting skills within a busy finance team.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Reporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting with month-end activities.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales ledger invoices</li><li>Managing supplier payments and reconciliations</li><li>Bank reconciliations and cash posting</li><li>Assisting with credit control activities where required</li><li>Processing employee expenses</li><li>Supporting month-end reporting and account reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable or similar finance role</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively</li><li>A proactive attitude and willingness to learn</li><li>AAT studies or qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul><li>Salary of £28,000 per annum</li><li>Opportunity to join a well-established financial services business</li><li>Supportive and collaborative team environment</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Long-term development opportunities</li></ul><p>Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion regarding the opportunity.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4xNTUwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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">