<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working exclusively and on a retained basis with AFL Telecommunications in Milton Keynes to assist with the recruitment of a Senior Financial Accountant during an exciting period of growth, change and development for the business.</p><p>AFL provides industry-leading solutions, products and services to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as a number of emerging markets.</p><p>We manufacture, engineer and install fibre optic products and associated equipment. This includes:</p><ul><li>Fibre optic cables</li><li>Fibre optic Connectivity</li><li>Fusion Splicers</li><li>Test and Inspection Equipment</li></ul><p>Whether you need to build or upgrade a network or apply the latest fibre optic technology, AFL connects you with the solutions that fit your every need.</p><p><strong>Vision and Values</strong></p><p>AFL's mission is to connect our customers around the world with innovative technologies, exceptional products and high quality services. </p><p>Our vision is to positively impact communities by delivering superior solutions. </p><p>Our core values are shared among all AFL associates. These values drive our culture and priorities and provide a framework in which decisions are made.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Financial Accountant you will be based in Milton Keynes and provide support to the UK based business and branches in Ireland, Norway and South Africa with an emphasis on exceptional customer experience, process excellence, continuous improvement and innovation and best practice compliance at the core of what we do. As the parent company is based in the United States, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP accounting principles and the local statutory requirements where the entity operates.</p><p> Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Manage VAT submissions by gathering required information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors as needed.</li><li>Report UK Tax - Corporation Tax, R&D, Patent Box, P11ds, PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA's).</li><li>Report tax related ad hoc statutory financial statements for AFL and Fujikura.</li><li>Corporate tax management including compiling all relevant information for 3rd party preparation of annual corporate tax return related to AFL UK and review of completed returns for accuracy prior to submission with final approval authority.</li><li>Ensure all claims and elections are submitted to minimize tax liabilities.</li><li>Arrange payments to HMRC and between group companies.</li><li>Tax planning </li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns, support for governmental audits, and support implementation of processes, whether systemic or otherwise, to ensure both the Company and customers are properly taxed.</li><li>Assist with monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, support reporting, and analysis activities.</li><li>Assist with preparation of monthly balance sheet, P&L, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met.</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliation or reviews of all assigned accounts.</li><li>Assist with tracking Products business unit capital projects to ensure timely and accurate capitalization of assets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, standards, and internal controls.</li><li>Build proactive and collaborative relationships globally with internal customers and cultivate a culture of teamwork.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p> </p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with Strong UK Accounting skills from industry or making your first move from Practice looking for a role to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture. You will be looking for a new challenging opportunity within a business that has seen unprecedented growth and development in recent years. Previous experience of Oracle would be of additional benefit as would exposure to a manufacturing environment. Must be self-motivated, able to act on own initiative and be able to communicate at all levels.. This is an excellent role where development will be available as the business changes and develops.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of Senior Financial Accountant for AFL Telecommunications in Milton Keynes is offering a salary of £50-70K+ Benefits and will be working in the office on a full time basis initially with a view to hybrid in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a well respected business with continued growth plans</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTczOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partners with a Financial Services Organisation in London and they are looking for a Data Engineer to join their IT team.</p><p>This role is a great opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their career looking to gain lots of experience and lots of progression. This will give you the ability to gain experience in Data Engineering and Data Science.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>They are looking to hire a Data Engineer with 1+ years experience inc:</p><ul><li>Data Pipelines </li><li>Implementing solutions to engineering issues </li><li>Python</li><li>SQL</li><li>Power BI</li></ul><p><strong>Role: </strong>Data Engineer</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£35,000 - £50,000 plus bonus and benefits</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>London (3 days a week in office).</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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi45MDk4MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Working with a scaling business in Oxford to recruit a permanent Software Security Engineer to join the Information Security team. This is a newly created role working across software engineering, modelling and data science teams. This is a role to enable the business to improve their SDLC processes through creating robust and resilient security operations. </p><p>This is a permanent role with hybrid working, looking for someone to be in the office 3 days a week in Central Oxford.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Build secure products - ensure security is considered throughout the product and software development lifecycle </li><li>Provide security best practice, build security design patterns, complete security architecture reviews </li><li>Support on-going BAU software development processes and champion vulnerability management </li><li>Provide internal security consultancy and lead on audit engagements, risk activities</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Understanding of securing micro-service architectures</li><li>Working knowledge of modern secure SDLC practices - embedding security into CI/CD piplines</li><li>Understanding of application security principles (OWASP top 10, OWASP ASVS)</li><li>AWS, GCP or Azure knowledge </li><li>Previous experience in software development </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/Um94eS5MYXcuODg5MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with an organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>Infrastructure Engineer</strong> to support the technical integration of acquired businesses into its existing IT landscape. This role is central to evaluating, designing, and implementing infrastructure that meets corporate standards while ensuring business continuity throughout the integration process.</p><p>This is a 12-month fixed term contract, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working and travel between Chippenham and Wimbledon sites.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Reviews and assesses the infrastructure of acquired entities, identifying key components, dependencies, and constraints.</li><li>Translates current-state infrastructure into secure, compliant target-state architecture aligned with internal standards.</li><li>Defines transition architecture supporting phased integration while maintaining access across legacy and new systems.</li><li>Develops integration blueprints that align disparate technologies and varying operational maturity levels.</li><li>Participates in technical due diligence to assess infrastructure risks, technical debt, and integration complexity.</li><li>Documents infrastructure assets, licensing models, support agreements, and architectural decisions for transition.</li><li>Identifies and prioritises compliance gaps between acquired environments and corporate IT standards.</li><li>Leads remediation of inherited infrastructure vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.</li><li>Acts as the point of coordination between IT, business stakeholders, vendors, and third-party providers.</li><li>Supports the Project Manager by contributing to roadmaps, timelines, and activity planning for infrastructure integration.</li><li>Produces clear, detailed documentation covering integration activities, architecture decisions, and transitional states.</li><li>Delivers knowledge transfer sessions for operational teams and stakeholders post-integration.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Windows Server</strong> (2012/2016/2019/2022) administration and migration</li><li><strong>Virtualisation platforms</strong> (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix )</li><li><strong>Networking</strong> - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN, firewalls</li><li><strong>Cybersecurity</strong> - endpoint protection, vulnerability remediation, access controls, secure configuration</li><li><strong>Clinical systems</strong> - understanding of healthcare IT environments and electronic health record (EHR) systems</li><li>Experience working with hybrid environments and cloud integration (e.g., Azure, AWS) is advantageous</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in infrastructure engineering, preferably with exposure to M&A or complex integration scenarios.</li><li>Strong architectural and hands-on knowledge of enterprise systems and infrastructure technologies.</li><li>Background in infrastructure risk analysis, documentation, and remediation planning.</li><li>Ability to manage complex integration projects across diverse environments.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication and coordination across business and technical teams.</li><li>Familiarity with IT governance, service management, and regulatory requirements (e.g., healthcare compliance, where applicable).</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li></ul><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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzEwMDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a UK-based innovation company to recruit a Junior IT Support Engineer for an initial 6-month fixed-term contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><ul data-start="1527" data-end="2177"><li data-end="1602" data-start="1527"><p data-end="1602" data-start="1529">Provide 1st line technical support to staff (in-person, email, or remote)</p></li><li data-start="1603" data-end="1668"><p data-start="1605" data-end="1668">Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues</p></li><li data-end="1749" data-start="1669"><p data-end="1749" data-start="1671">Set up and configure laptops, peripherals, and user accounts for new employees</p></li><li data-start="1750" data-end="1806"><p data-start="1752" data-end="1806">Maintain asset registers and inventory of IT equipment</p></li><li data-start="1807" data-end="1878"><p data-end="1878" data-start="1809">Assist in managing IT ticketing system and ensuring timely resolution</p></li><li data-start="1879" data-end="1965"><p data-start="1881" data-end="1965">Support Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive) and collaboration tools</p></li><li data-start="1966" data-end="2023"><p data-end="2023" data-start="1968">Document technical procedures and FAQs for internal use</p></li><li data-start="2024" data-end="2095"><p data-end="2095" data-start="2026">Assist with basic administration of IT systems and security protocols</p></li><li data-end="2177" data-start="2096"><p data-end="2177" data-start="2098">Escalate more complex issues to senior IT staff or external providers as needed</p></li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li data-end="2286" data-start="2216"><p data-start="2218" data-end="2286">Strong interest in IT and technology with a desire to learn and grow</p></li><li data-end="2371" data-start="2287"><p data-end="2371" data-start="2289">1 year experience in a similar role (internship, freelance, part-time, or full-time)</p></li><li data-end="2426" data-start="2372"><p data-end="2426" data-start="2374">Familiarity with Windows and macOS operating systems</p></li><li data-end="2477" data-start="2427"><p data-start="2429" data-end="2477">Good understanding of Microsoft 365 applications</p></li><li data-start="2478" data-end="2528"><p data-end="2528" data-start="2480">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</p></li><li data-start="2529" data-end="2569"><p data-start="2531" data-end="2569">A proactive, solution-oriented mindset</p></li><li data-end="2646" data-start="2570"><p data-end="2646" data-start="2572">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment</p></li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 6-month fixed-term</li></ul><ul><li>London-based, 5 days per week (on-site)</li></ul><ul><li>£25,000 - £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMzg1NzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:</strong></p><p>This role revolves around answering, logging and managing calls related to IT software, hardware and systems; setting their priorities and owning them to resolution.</p><ul><li>Answering and logging all incidents/requests whether received via phone, email or face to face.</li><li>Resolving 95% of incidents/requests coming into the Service Desk owning from inception to completion.</li><li>Create and administer user and email accounts for the companies Active Directory and Office365 systems.</li><li>Installation, configuration and support of Microsoft Operating systems, Microsoft Office applications and business software</li><li>An involvement in project work such as upgrades and rollouts</li><li>Adopt security best practice - Antivirus, Backup/Restore</li><li>Hardware build and repair including peripherals</li><li>Maintain and administer mobile phones and their operating systems</li><li>Support of video conferencing equipment</li><li>Develop and expand Service Desk knowledge base</li><li>Provide holiday cover for other members of staff including some in other parts of the UK - staying away will be necessary</li><li>Project a positive image of IT and maintain/develop good working relationships with both internal and external customers to improve service delivery.</li></ul><p><strong>PERSON PROFILE:</strong></p><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</strong></p><ul><li>An aptitude for learning and a passion for technology</li><li>Hardware repair skills preferable</li><li>Knowledge of mobile phones and their operating systems specifically iOS and Android</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills</li><li>Excellent written as well as oral communication skills.</li><li>Creative and pioneering - ability to apply original thought to problem solving</li><li>Essential to have current "clean" driving licence</li></ul><p><strong>QUALITIES AND ATTRIBUTES</strong></p><ul><li>A passion for Information Technology and a desire to learn, undertaking technical qualifications as appropriate.</li><li>Must be a good communicator of strong character</li><li>Can manage and organise own workload with minimal supervision</li><li>Committed to delivering a quality customer service, best practice and best value</li><li>Diligent in maintaining reports, responses and documentation in general</li><li>Ability to assimilate Information Technology knowledge/new concepts quickly</li><li>Urgent and responsive - to Department and business needs</li><li>Results orientated - enthusiastic, energetic and committed</li><li>Willing and able to travel and spend time away at the other UK based Companies</li><li>Willing and prepared to work unsociable hours where necessary to meet deadlines<br /><br /><br /></li></ul><p>Hybrid working on offer on a rota basis with the wider IT team - approximately 3 days in office per week dependent on needs of the business.</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/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjU1OTA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are currently recruiting for a <strong>DevOps Specialist</strong> for a short-term engagement focused on <strong>advisory, training, and documentation</strong> related to <strong>CI/CD pipeline setup in Azure</strong>. This role is part of a broader initiative to improve the development and deployment workflows through automation and best practices.</p><p><strong>Project Scope:</strong></p><ul><li>Review current DevOps practices and infrastructure</li><li>Design and document <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong> using <strong>Azure DevOps</strong> or related Azure-native tooling</li><li>Provide <strong>hands-on training</strong> and <strong>knowledge transfer</strong> to internal teams</li><li>Deliver clear, maintainable <strong>documentation</strong> and <strong>recommendations</strong> for ongoing DevOps maturity</li></ul><p><strong>Key Technical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience building and managing <strong>CI/CD pipelines in Azure</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>Azure DevOps</strong>, <strong>Git</strong>, and deployment automation</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>infrastructure-as-code</strong> approaches (e.g., ARM, Bicep, Terraform) is beneficial but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>Key Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong <strong>communication and documentation</strong> skills</li><li>Ability to <strong>train and mentor</strong> development and operations teams</li><li>Comfortable working in an <strong>advisory capacity</strong> with a focus on enablement and sustainability</li></ul><p>This is a <strong>consultative role</strong>, ideal for a senior DevOps engineer or architect with a passion for enabling teams and embedding best practices.</p><p>If you are immediately available then please apply or send a copy of your CV </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/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS4wOTI2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a top 50 Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Europe, delivering fully managed IT services to a range of UK and global clients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With a proven track record of providing enterprise-grade support, security, and consulting solutions, they cater to mid-sized and growing businesses in the property, retail, financial services, and healthcare sectors. The company has experienced significant organic growth over the past five years, a trajectory further accelerated by strategic acquisitions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>Technical Project Manager</strong> to join a growing team. As a pivotal member of the Professional Services team, you'll be responsible for overseeing the delivery of multiple IT infrastructure, cloud, and architectural projects, ensuring they are managed effectively and exceed client expectations.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Professional Services, you will be responsible for ensuring project scopes are tightly controlled and that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to an outstanding level of quality. You'll support Project Engineers by coordinating resources, assisting with project plan development, managing stakeholder communication, and reporting on progress.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing projects from initial planning to completion, ensuring all governance is followed.</li><li>Working with Project Engineers to create project plans and define requirements.</li><li>Developing strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.</li><li>Scheduling project deliverables, goals, and milestones.</li><li>Coordinating with third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery.</li><li>Managing internal and external stakeholder expectations through clear communication.</li><li>Ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in line with quality standards.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>You are an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager from the MSP IT sector. You possess a strong technical background and a proven ability to lead projects with a meticulous attention to detail.</p><p><strong>Required Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of common IT product stacks.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills in project management.</li><li>Exceptional organisational, presentation, and customer service skills.</li><li>Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>A motivated approach to delivering excellent customer service.</li><li>The ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior management.</li><li>Calm under pressure and a good decision-maker.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable Skills & Certifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Formal project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or similar).</li><li>Strong presentation skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>This Role will pay up to £55,000 plus benefits</p><p>The client also have offices in Essex, Midlands and the South of England and wold consider candidates from all of those locations.</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMzc4NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a <strong>Contract Mobile Application Developer</strong> for a short-term engagement focused on <strong>code review, documentation, and recommendations for performance and efficiency improvements</strong>. The application is live on both <strong>Android and iOS</strong>, and the codebase is built using <strong>Xamarin (C#)</strong> with separate platform projects and a shared core.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct a thorough <strong>code review</strong> of the existing Xamarin solution</li><li>Produce clear and structured <strong>technical documentation</strong></li><li>Identify opportunities for <strong>performance optimisation</strong>, <strong>codebase efficiency</strong>, and <strong>modernisation</strong></li><li>Provide actionable <strong>recommendations</strong> for future development and maintenance</li></ul><p><strong>Key Technical Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience with <strong>Xamarin.Forms</strong> or <strong>Xamarin Native</strong> (Android/iOS)</li><li>Proficiency in <strong>C#</strong>, <strong>.NET</strong>, and <strong>Visual Studio</strong></li><li>Familiarity with <strong>mobile architecture</strong>, <strong>dependency injection</strong>, and <strong>cross-platform patterns</strong></li><li>Understanding of <strong>app store deployment</strong> and <strong>build configurations</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Key Soft Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong <strong>analytical and diagnostic</strong> skills</li><li>Clear and concise <strong>technical communication</strong></li><li>Ability to work independently and provide structured, high-value feedback in the form of a report or presentation</li></ul><p>This will initially be a short term contract with the possibility for further extensions. </p><p>If you are immediately available then please apply or send a copy your CV </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/dGhhbWluYS5zYWxhbS41NTI1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
