<p>Robert Half have partnered with a UK-based workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office spaces. They are investing in a new AI and transformation function focused on building the data, semantic and agentic platforms that will support AI-powered business workflows across the organisation.</p><p>This is an opportunity for an AI Engineer to join at an early stage, helping take ideas from concept to production and working closely with teams across the business. 6 month initial contract</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The AI Engineer will have the opportunity to join at an early stage of a new AI and transformation function</li><li>Greenfield opportunity to help shape and build the AI, data, semantic and agentic platform from the ground up</li><li>Focus on building data, semantic and agentic platforms to support AI-powered workflows across the business</li><li>Involvement in taking ideas from concept through to production</li><li>Working closely with teams across the organisation</li><li>Reporting to the Head of AI and Transformation</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>The AI Engineer will design, build and run full-stack AI applications, from data pipelines and APIs to agent services and web front ends</li><li>Build semantic and retrieval layers across documents and structured data, including RAG capabilities</li><li>Develop and operate AI agents, tools and governed access controls</li><li>Integrate AI solutions with core business systems including ERP, CRM, finance, project and document platforms</li><li>Embed data governance, security, auditability and human oversight into AI platforms</li><li>Define and follow a robust agent development lifecycle, including evaluation, testing, monitoring and release</li><li>Set up engineering best practices including CI/CD, observability, infrastructure as code, and code review</li><li>Use AI-assisted engineering tools effectively and help shape best practice across the team</li><li>Work closely with product and business stakeholders to turn real workflows into production software</li><li>Contribute to the wider enterprise and AI architecture, documentation and platform direction</li><li>Ideally bring experience of working on greenfield projects, with the ability to help shape architecture, engineering standards and delivery approach from the outset</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Well-established UK business operating across workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy</li><li>They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office environments</li><li>They are now investing in AI, data and technology to support the next phase of growth and transformation</li><li>Hybrid working - central London based</li><li>6 month initial contract</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTA1NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a multi-site business in Oxford, to recruit a new Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team. You'll take ownership of cash forecasting, treasury and VAT across several group entities. You'll report to the Financial Controller and work closely with Group colleagues. It's a good move for an ambitious finance professional who wants real responsibility and visibility.</p><p><strong>Assistant Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Cowley, Oxford (4 days office, 1 day WFH per week)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own cash forecasting for all entities, preparing and submitting a weekly cash flow file to the Group Treasury team</li><li>Support treasury management across the entities, liaising with Group Treasury</li><li>Review the weekly BACS payment runs prepared by the shared services team</li><li>Take responsibility for payroll and cash balance sheets</li><li>Prepare periodic VAT returns, and liaise with HMRC and Group colleagues on tax updates</li><li>Manage multiple bank accounts across entities, ensuring reconciliations are completed within period reporting timelines</li><li>Reconcile cash collections across all sites</li><li>Support the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into Group cash processes, including the handling of cash variances</li><li>Oversee cash operations across the business, ensuring consistent processes and controls</li><li>Provide absence cover for the cash office</li><li>Attend occasional out-of-hours call-outs for cash handling equipment faults</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally with exposure to cash management, treasury or VAT</li><li>Part-qualified (AAT/ACA/ACCA/CIMA), or qualified by experience</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a methodical, controls-minded approach</li><li>Confident communicating with colleagues at all levels, including Group teams</li><li>Flexible and willing to support the occasional out-of-hours call-out</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>26 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Lifestyle discount scheme</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>This role is being handled exclusively by Robert Half. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzUzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively working with a long-established, family-focused business in the heart of the Cotswolds to recruit a Payroll Administrator. The company is growing and modernising, and it's investing in its people and services while staying true to its community values. You'll be the go-to person for accurate weekly payroll data. You'll also give the wider operations team practical administrative support, so this suits someone who likes variety and being close to the day-to-day.</p><p><strong>Payroll Administrator</strong><br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and submit accurate weekly operational and payroll data for frontline colleagues</li><li>Check clocking records against scheduled duties, investigating and resolving any discrepancies</li><li>Manage holiday allocation for colleagues in line with business needs</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for colleague queries by phone, email and in person</li><li>Work closely with HR on colleague administration, including starters, leavers and employee updates</li><li>Support day-to-day site operations, assisting the operations team when required</li><li>Handle justified complaints through informal discussions</li><li>Order and distribute uniform, and maintain the related records</li><li>Manage petty cash, prepaid cards, cash machine issues and cash variances</li><li>Keep accurate records, update internal systems and complete general administrative duties</li><li>Support the wider team and promote company values at all times</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in payroll administration, including checking and correcting payroll data</li><li>Experience working within a finance team</li><li>Strong Excel skills and familiarity with rota systems</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and work independently</li><li>Reliable, punctual and flexible when the business needs it</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 per annum</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Lifestyle benefits</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Career development opportunities within the wider group</li></ul><p><strong>How to apply</strong></p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with the company on this role. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zNzIxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a rapidly growing renewable energy consultancy business based in central London. They are highly acquisitive and private equity backed, dedicated to providing key services across the wind energy sector. </p><p>Due to this continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Treasury Analyst to join their expanding finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Treasury Manager, the Treasury Analyst will manage banking, support cash reporting and forecasting, and deliver clear AR/AP and working capital insights.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Manage bank account administration, payment requests and compliance with Group Treasury policies.</li><li>Support weekly and monthly cash reporting, short-term cash flow forecasting and consolidation of business unit data.</li><li>Produce AR/AP and working capital reports, monitor overdue balances and follow up on agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting models, analysing financial data and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Liaise with Treasury, Group Finance and business unit finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data quality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, reporting efficiency and financial controls.</li><li>Support treasury projects and initiatives to improve working capital management and mitigate financial risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Treasury Analyst position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>2-4 years' experience in a Treasury Analyst or similar treasury/finance role.</li><li>Experience using online banking platforms, ideally HSBCnet.</li><li>Good Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exposure to working capital, cash flow forecasting or AR/AP analysis would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams.</li><li>A proactive, switched-on individual who takes ownership and looks for ways to improve processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Private medical</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYwMjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzI2OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is recruiting or an Admin and Accounts Assistant on behalf of an Exciting Finance Organisation with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Admin and Accounts Assistant you will provide assurance that all documents completed for the firm's direct (own book) lending as well as for brokered asset finance agreements are prepared correctly, in line with lender requirements and are complete and accurate. You will also provide expert timely and insightful sales reporting, analysis and other support to the wider Finance team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Verify the completeness and accuracy of finance agreements and supporting documentation packs.</li><li>Completion of process checklists to ensure the compliance with all requirements prior to payout (own book lending transactions) or prior to lender submission (brokered asset finance transactions).</li><li>Completion of recorded telephone calls with customers for verification purposes, prior to payout.</li><li>Updating the CRM system with accurate data and information relevant to the payouts process.</li><li>Scanning and filing of agreement packs, including submission of broker payout packs to lenders.</li><li>Supporting as required with the maintenance of accurate data within the system used for own book lending finance agreements.</li><li>Support with recording of sales data, accurately and efficiently, giving senior management a real-time view of current performance.</li><li>Build up a knowledge of various lender commission policies, in order to verify the accuracy of sales data/income transactions.</li><li>Record data, accurately and efficiently, on the CRM system to provide necessary information to the sales team and senior management, acting as a gatekeeper for the final process step of activating finance agreements.</li><li>Support with other accounting tasks which may include raising invoices, processing supplier invoices, preparation of supplier payment runs, processing employees expenses process.</li><li>Participate in internal meetings as required including team meetings and events.</li><li>Gather and analyse trends within the organisation's finances.</li><li>Develop internal documentation and processes where required, striving to implement or improve processes and internal controls within the finance function.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>This is an excellent role for someone with a keen eye for detail and accuracy and working in an Admin or Accounts role currently looking for an opportunity to advance your career in an exciting growth business. The business is high performing and will continue to grow quickly over the next few years.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Admin and Accounts Assistant is based in the office 5 days a week in Northampton and offering a salary of £28-30K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDcyNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Export Compliance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Export Compliance Manager you will be the regional subject matter expert for export controls, classifications, sanctions compliance and licensing for the business covering sales across EMEA, India and the US. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead and support the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program for 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including support in daily queries</li><li>Perform and lead military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications</li><li>Provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams on export control requirements</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP)</li><li>Conduct and lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs</li><li>Engage with local authorities on export compliance related topics, including regular audits and disclosures</li><li>Manage export control training program for legal entities</li><li>Strategize regulatory developments and assess business impacts</li><li>Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including Global Trade Management (GTM) projects</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant and business-friendly processes</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be knowledgeable across Exports, Imports and Trade Compliance across Europe and ideally further afield and ideally have worked within Engineering or Manufacturing industries. In addition you will have the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global environment and will have a strong leadership personality with effective communication towards executive and site leadership. In all this is an excellent role for an individual who combines a strong technical or engineering background with deep export controls expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Export Compliance Manager is working Mainly remote with some travel needed from time to time to Bedford and other group sites and is offering a salary of £70-80K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjU3NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []"><strong>Location:</strong> Peterborough (Fully onsite)<br /><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £13-£15 per hour<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Interim, initially until the end of December 2026, with potential for extension<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><p>Robert Half is working on behalf of a Peterborough-based manufacturing business to recruit an Interim Credit Control Administrator to support its existing Credit Control function.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for a junior administrator who is confident using systems, enjoys working with customers and is looking to gain further experience within a busy finance environment.</p><p>Working closely with the Credit Manager, you will provide day-to-day administrative support, taking ownership of routine tasks and helping to free up management capacity as the team introduces and embeds new processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Providing general administrative support to the Credit Control team, helping to manage day-to-day workloads.</p></li><li><p>Following established flowcharts and procedures to review and release customer credit holds.</p></li><li><p>Processing and allocating customer cash receipts.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the management of the shared finance inbox, responding to queries and directing correspondence where appropriate.</p></li><li><p>Working with customer accounts, sales orders, quotations and credit notes within Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).</p></li><li><p>Liaising directly with B2B customers to resolve routine account and payment queries.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring customer account information is accurate and kept up to date.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the Credit Manager with the implementation of updated processes and procedures.</p></li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in an administrative or finance administration role.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working with business systems and picking up new processes quickly.</p></li><li><p>Some familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous, particularly around sales orders, quotations and credit notes.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to following processes.</p></li><li><p>Confident communicating with business customers over email and potentially by telephone.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, organised individual who is happy to get stuck into routine, hands-on administrative work.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQ0OTQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are exclusively partnering with a global FinTech firm in London to recruit an immediately available, qualified Interim Accountant for an initial 6-month contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Accountant to join their finance team for a period of 6 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Support the monthly and quarterly financial close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, expense accruals, and prepaid amortisations.</li><li>Perform P&L and balance sheet variance analyses and provide explanations to global accounting leadership.</li><li>Fixed Assets Accounting: Manage capitalisation, depreciation, and retirement of fixed assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Review capital expenditure accounts and ensure accurate classification and documentation.</li><li>Work closely with the Global Accounts Payable and Accounting teams in New York and London. Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Execute accounting controls in line with SOX requirements and maintain supporting documentation.</li><li>Participate in global accounting transformation initiatives, including automation and reporting enhancements using tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.</li><li>Ad Hoc and Reporting Support:</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful Interim Accountant will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CA with a strong monthly reporting background. You'll be comfortable operating across multiple entities, managing complex reporting requirements and hitting the ground running in a fast-paced environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global FinTech firm who offers flexible working as the opportunity to join an established global finance team, supporting the month-end and quarterly close, technical accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Accountant role will be paying £375-425 per day dependant on experience.</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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zNDkwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading international business in Cambridge to recruit a Financial Accountant, offering an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to develop their expertise in complex group reporting and technical accounting.</p><p> </p><p>With a competitive salary of <strong>£55,000-£60,000, a 50% office-based working arrangement and an outstanding benefits package</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of group financial statements, external audit, consolidation adjustments and acquisition-related accounting. You will also gain valuable exposure to technical accounting under IFRS within a SOX-controlled environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation of year-end group financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, providing supporting documentation and assisting with audit queries throughout the year-end process.</li><li>Support the accuracy, completeness and documentation of fixed and variable consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Perform detailed data analysis to support the calculation and validation of consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Assist with the calculation and assessment of accounting adjustments relating to acquisitions, divestments and other group transactions.</li><li>Contribute to technical accounting activities, applying IFRS principles across a complex group structure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, with experience gained within a Big Four, Top 10 or other reputable audit practice. You may also have experience working within a large, complex corporate environment.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.</li><li>Experience working with complex financial statements, consolidations or group reporting.</li><li>The ability to analyse financial data and apply sound technical accounting judgement.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organisation and documentation skills.</li><li>Experience within a SOX-controlled environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why consider this opportunity?</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, practice-trained accountant looking to build on their audit and financial reporting experience within a large international business.</p><p>You will gain exposure to complex group reporting, acquisitions, consolidation and technical accounting, while working closely with an engaging and experienced finance team. For someone looking to take the next step in their career, this role offers a strong combination of technical development, commercial exposure and an attractive overall package.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuODU1MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support project accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Drive process improvements across the finance function, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance existing procedures.</li><li>Review and improve reporting and intercompany processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Assist with month-end close and the preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and Profit & Loss accounts.</li><li>Review and analyse group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial information.</li><li>Manage audit requests, providing supporting documentation and responding to queries.</li><li>Support financial information requests from the Private Equity (PE) house, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Assist with due diligence requests, collating relevant financial data and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide historical financial information and analysis to support business requirements and ad hoc requests.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification) and will ideally have experience within an SME environment. You will ideally have experience within a PE backed business and have strong excel skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a growing travel firm based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £350 - £450 per day dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC45Nzc5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Support monthly and annual group consolidations.</li><li>Manage month-end close and journals for head office and holding entities.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules under IFRS and FRS 102.</li><li>Support board reporting, management accounts and covenant reporting.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisers.</li><li>Integrate acquired entities into group reporting.</li><li>Improve consolidation processes, controls and documentation.</li><li>Support ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial accountant will be qualified. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These temporary Financial Accountant will be paying circa £350-£400 per day, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjM3MjYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Accountant - 6-Month Temp Contract</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cambridge (Hybrid)<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £15.40-£18.50 per hour</p><p>Robert Half is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a Cambridge-based organisation on an initial six-month temporary contract.</p><p>The role will cover a mix of day-to-day finance duties and month-end support, including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Processing and reviewing supplier invoices and credit card transactions using Xero.</p></li><li><p>Completing bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Raising sales invoices and managing aged debtors.</p></li><li><p>Assisting with month-end accounts, including prepayments, accruals, intercompany reconciliations and fixed assets.</p></li><li><p>Delivering finance inductions for new starters and providing training to existing staff.</p></li><li><p>Providing general administrative support and covering colleagues during periods of annual leave.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a finance role, ideally covering transactional accounts and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Some experience of month-end processes.</p></li><li><p>Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</p></li><li><p>Xero experience would be beneficial.</p></li><li><p>A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>Hybrid working is available, with the role based in Cambridge.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjUzODY2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-section-id="1gjkhmn" data-start="0" data-end="91">Own month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial controls</li><li data-section-id="13e7faq" data-start="92" data-end="185">Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and commentary</li><li data-end="250" data-section-id="1nxnnuq" data-start="186">Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and investigate variances</li><li data-start="251" data-section-id="gaafk3" data-end="308">Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting</li><li data-end="361" data-section-id="1acd113" data-start="309">Identify financial risks, opportunities and trends</li><li data-end="418" data-start="362" data-section-id="h8rnl7">Oversee day-to-day finance operations and payment runs</li><li data-section-id="722sv8" data-start="419" data-end="489">Monitor cash flow and ensure effective, documented finance processes</li><li data-start="490" data-section-id="1qodsem" data-end="536">Prepare and submit VAT and other tax returns</li><li data-section-id="v0qj9m" data-start="537" data-end="587">Support audits, year-end and statutory reporting</li><li data-start="588" data-section-id="1dj3ejp" data-end="655">Maintain relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers</li><li data-section-id="1f3g4wx" data-start="656" data-end="737">Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements</li><li data-end="830" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="1q856fb" data-start="738">Provide financial analysis and support to stakeholders to aid planning and decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will either be hands on and have great technical skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Construction Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £300-£325 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjAwNzA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="314" data-start="146"><strong data-end="196" data-start="146">Job Title: Assistant Accountant </strong><br / data-end="199" data-start="196"><strong data-start="199" data-end="212">Location:</strong> St Albans (Office-Based Full time with flexibility and Hybrid once probation passed)<br data-start="237" data-end="240" /><strong data-end="251" data-start="240">Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000<br / data-end="272" data-start="269"><strong data-start="272" data-end="314">Exclusively partnered with Robert Half</strong></p><h3 data-end="340" data-start="321"><strong data-end="340" data-start="325">The Company</strong></h3><p data-start="342" data-end="507">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="848">The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. </p><p data-end="1254" data-start="1137">This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.</p><h3 data-start="1261" data-end="1277"><strong data-end="1277" data-start="1265">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="1279" data-end="1530">This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.</p><p data-start="1532" data-end="1693">This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.</p><h3 data-end="1728" data-start="1700"><strong data-start="1704" data-end="1728">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-start="1975" data-end="2072">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-end="2246" data-start="2157">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-end="2412" data-start="2327">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-start="2512" data-end="2593">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-end="2625" data-start="2600"><strong data-end="2625" data-start="2604">Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul data-start="2627" data-end="3227"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-end="2874" data-start="2822">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-end="2939" data-start="2875">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3092">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-end="3227" data-start="3175">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252"><strong data-end="3252" data-start="3238">Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-end="3368" data-start="3297">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-end="3435" data-start="3369">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-end="3547" data-start="3507">Brand-new, modern office environment</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzk1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Deputy Data Protection Officer | Remote (1 day per month in the office) | England (London)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Deputy Data Protection Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining a robust data protection framework while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>You'll support and deputise for the Data Protection Officer, providing expert advice on data protection and information rights matters. You'll help embed privacy by design, manage compliance processes, support breach investigations, and ensure the organisation continues to meet its statutory obligations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the handling of information rights requests and related enquiries.</li><li>Provide practical data protection advice to stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Support data breach management and incident investigations.</li><li>Review and advise on DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, data sharing agreements, and processing activities.</li><li>Maintain compliance records, retention schedules, and data protection policies.</li><li>Deliver guidance, awareness, and training initiatives to promote a strong data protection culture.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For </strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA, PECR, and related legislation.</li><li>Experience providing privacy and data protection advice in a compliance-focused environment.</li><li>Previous involvement in managing DSARs and information rights requests.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Data protection certifications would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply? </strong></p><ul><li>Meaningful work with real organisational impact</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture</li><li>Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth</li></ul><p>Interested? Apply now or send me a direct message for a confidential discussion.</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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi4yMDkwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market-leading threat intelligence organisation to recruit a Privacy & Data Security Engineer on a 2-year temporary contract basis. Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will lead the technical implementation of the organisation's global privacy and data security strategy, embedding Privacy by Design principles across data processing environments and customer-facing systems.</li><li>Design and implement a comprehensive Data Ring-Fencing control framework, ensuring sensitive data is appropriately partitioned, protected and governed.</li><li>Define and enforce logical and physical separation controls for high-sensitivity data, including PII, PCI and intellectual property.</li><li>Establish secure data-sharing mechanisms, including Data Clean Rooms and controlled data pathways, enabling analysis while minimising privacy and exposure risks.</li><li>Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Cloud and Data teams to implement micro-segmentation, IAM and granular access controls across technical environments.</li><li>Embed automated privacy and security controls into system architecture, CI/CD pipelines and data processing workflows.</li><li>Implement and manage privacy-preserving technologies including tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Develop technical controls and safeguards to support compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and emerging data residency and data sovereignty requirements.</li><li>Establish appropriate monitoring, control testing and evidence mechanisms to demonstrate ongoing adherence to privacy and security requirements.</li><li>Develop enforcement blueprints, audit templates, evidence logs and control documentation to support internal audits and external certifications, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001.</li><li>Maintain a Control Rationale framework, documenting how technical configurations and security controls map to applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders to translate regulatory and privacy requirements into practical technical controls.</li><li>Support the governance and management of exceptions to ring-fencing and data protection controls.</li><li>Develop and deliver role-specific guidance and training for developers, data scientists and other technical teams on secure data handling and privacy protocols.</li><li>Keep abreast of developments in privacy engineering, data security, cloud security, threat intelligence and data sovereignty, continuously improving the organisation's control environment.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will have 3+ years' experience in Privacy Engineering, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure Security or a closely related discipline.</li><li>Strong understanding of privacy-by-design principles and the technical implementation of data protection controls.</li><li>Good knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, data residency and data sovereignty, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Experience with IAM, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.</li><li>Practical experience with privacy-preserving technologies such as tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Experience working with AWS, Azure and/or GCP, including native identity, access control and network segmentation capabilities.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data platforms and orchestration technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks and Airflow.</li><li>Experience working within cybersecurity, threat intelligence or security-focused environments would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Understanding of Data Clean Rooms and secure data-sharing architectures would be beneficial.</li><li>Experience producing technical control documentation, audit evidence and compliance artefacts for frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.</li><li>Relevant qualifications such as CIPT, CIPM, CISSP or CISM would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex privacy and security concepts clearly to Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively across technical and governance functions.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Market-leading threat intelligence organisation with offices in London</li><li>2-year temporary contract</li><li>Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week</li><li>Opportunity to work within a highly security-focused environment at the intersection of privacy engineering, data security and threat intelligence</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAwNzUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"> </p> <br><h1 dir="ltr">Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant - TEMP TO PERM</h1><p dir="ltr"><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bourton-on-the-Water<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £35,000<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Office-based, with some flexibility around start and finish times</p><h2 dir="ltr">The Role</h2><p dir="ltr">We are looking for an organised and detail-focused <strong>Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant</strong>. The role combines responsibility for accurate weekly payroll preparation with finance, accounts and general administrative support.</p><p dir="ltr">The key focus is compiling, checking and validating employee hours before weekly payroll is processed. This is <strong>not an end-to-end payroll position</strong>; payroll processing, tax and final payroll preparation are handled by an established payroll specialist.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Compile and validate weekly employee hours, including variable hours, pay rates, sickness, holidays and other payroll adjustments.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Review time-recording information and compare reports across multiple systems.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Investigate discrepancies, missing or incorrect information and liaise with managers to resolve issues.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete and correctly allocated ahead of the weekly payroll deadline.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Support Finance with payroll reporting, reconciliations, financial records and general accounts administration.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Handle relevant cash, petty cash and payment administration.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Maintain accurate payroll, financial and employee records, spreadsheets and internal systems.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Respond to payroll, finance and employee queries professionally, working collaboratively with Finance, HR and management.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Provide general administrative support to the wider business as required.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Previous payroll experience, with a proven understanding of payroll processes and experience collating and/or checking payroll data.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong Excel skills, including confidence working with formulas, checking formula accuracy and analysing spreadsheets.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience analysing data from multiple systems or reports and confidently interrogating information to identify discrepancies or errors.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Understanding of hours worked, pay rates, gross pay, deductions, net pay, holiday, sickness and different working arrangements.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience in basic finance and accounts administration, including maintaining financial records, reconciliations and cash-related queries.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and a methodical approach.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Comfortable working to a weekly payroll cycle and fixed deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a busy environment.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Good communication skills and confidence liaising with employees and managers.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">Working Arrangements</h2><p dir="ltr">The position is predominantly <strong>office-based, Monday to Friday</strong>, with some flexibility around start and finish times, provided business requirements and weekly payroll deadlines are met.</p><p dir="ltr">The role works across <strong>Finance, HR and management</strong>, requiring effective communication and collaboration.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Benefits</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Competitive salary up to £35,000.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Pension scheme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Lifestyle benefits and retail discounts.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Employee Assistance Programme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Career development opportunities.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Option to purchase additional annual leave.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Cycle-to-work scheme.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">To Be Considered</h2><p dir="ltr">Please email me the following information:</p><ul><li><p dir="ltr">How many years' payroll experience you have.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your level of Excel experience.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your location and how you would travel to Bourton-on-the-Water.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your salary expectations.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your availability to start.</p></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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjQ1MzkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client is a company that makes professional lighting and control equipment for theatres, concerts, TV studios, and buildings. They operate in the UK, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and is looking for a confident and experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team in London.</p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Finalise Trial Balance</li><li>Review expenses identify anomalies and propose adjustments </li><li>Review various financial reports for accuracy and adherence to accounting guidelines and regulations </li><li>Accumulate and analyses information necessary to support financial statements, reports, and tax returns </li><li>Reconcile inconsistencies</li><li>Create monthly variance reports and other management reporting as needed</li><li>Analyse data and assists in preparation of statements, reports, and VAT returns</li><li>Receive, review, and analyse source information for validity and appropriate approvals</li><li>Responsible for Finance projects involving compliance, adding new offices, implementing HMRC changes, new software etc.</li><li>Preparation of VAT/EC Sales/Intrastat returns</li><li>Prepare returns to office of national statistics & other required reporting</li><li>Assist in preparation of workpapers for audit</li><li>Support the Controller with tasks including</li></ul><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title: </strong>Accountant <br><strong>Salary: </strong>DOE<br>5 days on-site / 9am - 5:30pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Greenford , UB6 0TP<br><ul><li>Quarterly bonus program - based on profitability of company in the quarter</li><li>Holiday entitlement - 20 days/year (pro-rated with a mid-year start) plus all English Bank and Public Holidays. (On completion of three years service an Employee will be entitled to 21 days holiday in each holiday year and on completion of five years service an Employee will be entitled to 23 working days holiday in each holiday year.)</li><li>Pension - auto-enrolls employee at 5% and company adds 4%</li><li>Discretionary retirement bonus</li><li>BUPA - supplement to national healthcare - if employee wants it, company pays the premium, while the employee is responsible to pay the taxes at year end</li></ul><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDM4NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Real Estate| Central London (Hybrid Working) | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum one-month notice period. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading global real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to support one of its largest global client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior finance position with responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the EMEA region of a major international client account. The account covers a broad range of real estate services, including leasing, occupier services and project management, providing exposure to a diverse and commercially complex operation.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of the EMEA finance function, acting as the key financial liaison between the client and the wider operational team. The role encompasses both client-side and corporate financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability analysis and financial control.</p><p> </p><p>The position offers regular interaction with senior stakeholders across an established global account.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for the finance function supporting the EMEA region of a major global client account.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact between the client and the wider operational teams, developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Provide commercial and strategic financial advice to operational leadership, supporting business decisions and the financial performance of the account.</li><li>Work closely with the client's senior finance stakeholders, ensuring financial expectations and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts for the client across EMEA, working closely with operational and client finance teams.</li><li>Take responsibility for the organisation's own budgeting and forecasting requirements for the account, ensuring alignment with wider corporate financial objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance and profitability of the client account, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</li><li>Track and report on cost-saving initiatives and financial performance against agreed targets.</li><li>Oversee P&L and balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity across both client and corporate reporting.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls are maintained, including cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance.</li><li>Oversee cash flow reporting and working capital management.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring financial records and reporting are maintained to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the timely processing and payment of operating invoices, alongside the management of client receivables and corporate billing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, with ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.</li><li>Good understanding of month-end processes, with hands-on involvement in management accounts, P&L reporting, balance sheet reviews and monthly variance analysis.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand account profitability, analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior clients and operational leadership, acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li><li>Good understanding of financial controls, cash flow and balance sheet management.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000-£90,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working, with access to both the client's offices and the organisation's Central London offices.</li><li>Senior finance responsibility across a major global client account.</li><li>Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders across EMEA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior finance position within a globally recognised real estate and professional services organisation, supporting one of its largest international client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers considerable breadth, combining client-facing finance responsibilities with wider corporate financial management. You'll have oversight of the EMEA finance function, working closely with senior client stakeholders and operational leadership across multiple service lines, including leasing, occupier services and projects.</p><p> </p><p>With responsibility for both client and corporate budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, this is a commercially focused position offering genuine ownership of the financial performance of a large, complex international account.</p><p> </p><p>It's an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with significant stakeholder exposure, team leadership responsibility and an international remit.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODQ4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is recruiting for an IT Support Specialist on behalf of a specialist sales and service business with offices in Bedford</p><p>The Role</p><p>As IT Support Specialist you will take responsibility for helping across business systems, software and processes and needs someone with strong technical understanding of computer systems, training, implementation, best-practices, and technical problem solving. This full-time, onsite role will maintain operation of the local office, regional offices and warehouses, and remote users. This includes new laptop preparation and upgrades, break/fix, peripheral support, asset inventory, and assistance with server, network, phone system, and audio-visual equipment.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Ensure that appropriate measures are taken to keep the enterprise-wide network available to users. Implement new technologies to improve performance and provide the latest tools to access company information. Carry out responsibilities as instructed by more senior staff within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team.</li><li>Provide remote support for locations in EMEA, APAC, and North America, working collaboratively with IT staff to ensure continuity of service. Must be capable of working independently and escalating issues to other team members as necessary.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation and perform technical training to assist end users and team members.</li><li>Develop and assist in the rollout of strategic corporate initiatives and system changes, which may include office moves, mass system upgrades, hardware inventory and lifecycle support, and special projects.</li><li>Improve existing programs by reviewing objectives and specifications; evaluating proposed changes; recommending changes; making modifications.</li><li>Perform application deployment and system imaging leveraging Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).</li><li>Support endpoint vulnerability management through security related applications (e.g., anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, & patch management)</li><li>Participate in support activities and enhance daily operations including opening and closing procedures and uphold all corporate and IT Policies and Procedures regarding software, hardware, and equipment use and allocation within the company.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting client devices, PCs, thin clients, printers, and other peripherals.</li><li>Maintain network and system documentation, including network diagrams, facility location diagrams, system specific installation procedures, and procedural documentation. Maintain documentation of all IT related equipment, inventory management and company assets.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally have a degree in computer science or engineering technology or suitable work experience with aptitude and ability across operation systems like Microsoft Windows 10, iOS and Android and also experience of warehouse equipment, barcode printing and scanners etc. This is a role 5 days in the office in Bedford.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of IT Support Specialist based in Bedford is offering a salary of £45-50K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDYxNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">We are currently working with an established and growing technology services business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, lead an established team and play a key role in supporting the wider business.</p><p>Reporting into senior leadership, you will manage a team of three accountants, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining strong financial controls and providing accurate, timely financial information to support business decisions.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop a team of three accountants, providing guidance, support and ongoing performance management.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all financial processes.</li><li>Take ownership of the month-end and year-end financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis.</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger activities.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls, processes and procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and tax regulations.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and supporting commercial decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors, advisors and other key stakeholders as required.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for a confident and hands-on Financial Controller who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with effective people management and commercial awareness.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management position.</li><li>Experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of month-end, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, processes and compliance.</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify improvements and drive efficiencies.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li></ul><h3> </h3><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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNTE0NDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a Large Outsourced Services Provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Payroll Manager you will support the Finance Teams during an exciting period of growth to manage all payroll activities on behalf of clients whilst managing a small team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of company payrolls including processing BACS/Faster Payments and pensions payments.</li><li>Payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes and student loan updates</li></ul><ul><li>Termination payment calculations</li><li>P11Ds</li><li>Process increases and calculation of back pay</li><li>Month end RTI submissions</li><li>Support any required system updates, parallel runs, migrations, reconciliation and implementations</li><li>Regular reports to Senior Finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Senior Payroll individual who has ideally lead teams and has experience within a multi-site/multi entity business ideally from a Bureau setting or similar who is able to work at a fast pace and with the ability to work both internally and externally with stakeholders.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes is working 5 days a week in the office with some flexibility and offering a salary of £40-50K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjc4MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">