<p><strong>Marketing Manager<br /> Oxfordshire | Predominantly home-based with flexible working (must be able to commute to Oxford as needed) | Permanent, full-time<br /> Salary: up to £55,000 DOE</strong></p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is proud to be working exclusively with Rock Management Services (Rock MS), based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to recruit a Marketing Manager to lead their marketing function.</p><p>Rock MS provides outsourced business support to organisations, predominantly within the legal sector, covering marketing, HR, IT, finance, practice management and compliance, so clients can stay lean and focused on their core business. Led by Managing Director Judy Matthews, Rock MS supports a portfolio of clients, most notably Reeds Solicitors, a top-tier UK law firm with 300 staff across 22 offices, and has also developed its own Case and Practice Management solution, Bedrock.</p><p>Rock MS's marketing services span website development, social media strategy, SEO, and legal directory submissions such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, helping clients strengthen their online presence and convert enquiries into clients.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Marketing Manager with strong technical knowledge of websites, SEO and digital marketing. This is a hands-on role for someone who can develop and execute marketing strategy while also understanding what happens under the bonnet of a website - comfortable working with developers, agencies and senior stakeholders, but equally happy in Google Search Console, GA4, CMS platforms and technical SEO audits.</p><p>It's a genuinely unique position: you'll lead marketing not just for Rock MS itself, but for a portfolio of its clients, predominantly within the legal sector, including Reeds Solicitors - wearing multiple hats across different brands, campaigns and priorities, which could suit someone with an agency background. You'll lead a small team, including a Content Marketer and Social Media Assistant, and work closely with consultants across the portfolio.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Own the development and delivery of digital marketing strategy for Rock MS, Bedrock, Reeds Solicitors and other clients</li><li>Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels, managing budgets and demonstrating clear ROI</li><li>Identify opportunities to increase brand awareness, website traffic, leads and customer acquisition</li><li>Own website content, structure, navigation and user journeys from a marketing and performance perspective</li><li>Own SEO strategy and execution across the portfolio, including on-page optimisation, technical SEO, keyword research and content strategy</li><li>Monitor and report on SEO and digital performance using analytics tools, translating data into actionable recommendations</li><li>Work with developers on website improvements, using a working understanding of HTML, CSS and basic JavaScript to diagnose issues</li><li>Manage CMS platforms such as WordPress or Shopify, and conduct regular technical SEO audits</li><li>Optimise page titles, meta descriptions, headings, internal linking and content structure</li><li>Manage and develop a small team, and work closely with consultants supporting the wider function</li><li>Oversee email marketing campaigns, supplier relationships (PR, web design, PPC) and directory/award submissions</li><li>Maintain brand consistency across all marketing materials and client-facing output across multiple brands</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a marketing manager or senior marketing executive role, ideally within professional services, legal or a B2B environment</li><li>Organised and commercially focused, but also technically curious, analytical, proactive, hands-on and creative</li><li>Strong, hands-on SEO expertise, including technical SEO, on-page optimisation, keyword strategy and use of SEO tools, with a track record of improving organic performance</li><li>Confident working with data and digital analytics to measure and improve campaign and SEO performance</li><li>Experience managing multi-channel campaigns and email marketing via CRM or marketing automation tools</li><li>Good understanding of HTML and CSS</li><li>Excellent project management skills, confident managing external suppliers and senior stakeholders</li><li>A degree in marketing, business or a related field, or CIM qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in legal sector marketing, including familiarity with Legal 500 or Chambers directory submissions</li><li>Experience mentoring or overseeing junior team members</li><li>Knowledge of paid media (PPC and paid social), and familiarity with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite</li></ul><p>In summary: a commercially driven Marketing Manager who understands websites deeply, knows SEO inside out, and can turn digital activity into measurable growth.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £55,000, depending on experience</li><li>Predominantly home-based working, with flexible schemes including compressed 4 day weeks, 9 day fortnights, TOIL and other hybrid options</li><li>Permanent, full-time role with genuine influence over marketing strategy, and a varied client portfolio spanning multiple brands within the legal sector</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days</li><li>Additional paid celebration day, plus discretionary days off at Christmas</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies</li><li>Private medical healthcare, with the option to add optical and dental cover</li><li>Discounted gym membership and cycle to work scheme</li><li>A strong focus on wellbeing, including an employee assistance programme, free online counselling, mini health checks and wellbeing webinars</li><li>Ongoing training and development, and a culture built on respect and encouragement to bring forward new ideas</li></ul><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please get in touch.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Stock & Demand Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Woking<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days working from home<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with PAX Technology Europe on a newly created Stock & Demand Manager opportunity. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to take ownership of stock and demand planning across the business, working closely with procurement, delivery operations, suppliers and logistics partners.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>PAX Technology is a global provider of electronic payment solutions, supporting businesses with payment technology and associated services.</p><p>The European operation works closely with customers, suppliers and logistics partners to ensure products are procured, delivered and available to meet customer demand.</p><p>This newly created position provides an opportunity to join the business at an important stage of its development and take ownership of a key area currently managed by senior leadership.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Stock & Demand Manager, you will act as the key link between customer demand and procurement, ensuring stock is proactively planned and effectively managed across the UK and European operation.</p><p>Reporting directly to the COO, you will work closely with the Procurement Operations Manager and Delivery Operations Manager. You will also liaise with the company's supplier in China and third-party logistics providers across the UK and Netherlands.</p><p>This is a highly time-sensitive and detail-focused role where strong organisation, accuracy and proactive planning will be essential to your success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>Act as the link between customer demand and procurement.</p><p>Plan shipments from China based on customer requirements and stock demand.</p><p>Proactively plan stock replenishment to ensure appropriate inventory levels.</p><p>Provide regular updates to the Delivery Operations team regarding lead times and expected delivery dates.</p><p>Lead weekly calls with the company's supplier in China.</p><p>Liaise with 3PL warehouse partners across the UK and Netherlands.</p><p>Conduct monthly stock checks and reconciliations across all PAX warehouses.</p><p>Manage annual audited stocktakes across the UK and Netherlands, including stock adjustments.</p><p>Monitor stock ageing and identify slow-moving inventory.</p><p>Support basic product management activities, including ordering samples and confirming product specifications.</p><p>Manage environmental obligations, including registrations and quarterly submissions.</p><p>Review and benchmark freight forwarder performance.</p><p>Support Finance with the reconciliation of GDNI/GRNI.</p><p>Identify potential supply and stock issues proactively and work with relevant stakeholders to resolve them.</p><p>Maintain accurate stock and demand information to support effective business planning.</p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an individual who is highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and timing are critical.</p><p>The following skills are essential:</p><p>Excellent Excel skills with the ability to work confidently with detailed data and reporting.</p><p>Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when managing stock, shipments, reconciliations and delivery timelines.</p><p>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify potential issues and take ownership of resolving them.</p><p>You will ideally also bring:</p><p>Experience within stock management, inventory, demand planning, supply chain, procurement or logistics.</p><p>Experience working with overseas suppliers and/or 3PL providers.</p><p>Strong planning and organisational skills.</p><p>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.</p><p>A strong sense of ownership and accountability.</p><p>Experience using ERP, inventory or stock management systems would be advantageous.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p>Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000.</p><p>Full-time, permanent position.</p><p>Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home following the initial training period.</p><p>Flexibility to agree additional home-working when appropriate or increase office attendance when required by the business.</p><p>Opportunity to take ownership of a newly created position.</p><p>Direct exposure to senior leadership and key operational stakeholders.</p><p>Opportunity to establish and improve stock and demand management processes across the business.</p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This is a newly created position offering genuine ownership and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the business.</p><p>You will take responsibility for a broad range of stock, demand, supply and logistics activities, working directly with senior leadership as well as suppliers and logistics partners across the UK, Netherlands and China.</p><p>For someone who enjoys working with data, solving problems and taking ownership, this role provides the opportunity to build and develop an important function within a growing organisation.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied role where you can combine excellent Excel skills, attention to detail and proactive supply and stock management, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Business Development Manager<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with T-Shirt & Sons on this newly created role, reporting to the Commercial Director.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Circa £50,000 base + bonus, DOE<br /> <strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full Time, Permanent<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Preferably local (South West based), howremote working considered</p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p><br /> T-Shirt & Sons produce quality printed clothing and accessories for high-profile clients across the globe within the retail, art, music and charity sectors. As the largest Direct-to-Garment printer in Europe, they are wholly owned by Polyconcept, the world's largest promotional product supplier. Principal offices are based in Westbury, Wiltshire, with additional manufacturing at the Polyconcept site in Poland.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br /> This is a brand-new role for T-Shirt & Sons, created to capitalise on a clear growth opportunity within the education sector. As the first person in this post, you'll have genuine scope to shape the role, build the pipeline from the ground up and make it your own.</p><p>You'll take the lead on generating new business and developing relationships across schools, universities and school travel companies, promoting customised products including leavers hoodies, water bottles, clothing and personalised merchandise for school leavers, school trips and university groups.</p><p>Working closely with the Commercial Director and internal teams, you'll identify opportunities, present solutions via T-shirt & Sons' proprietary education-sector software, prepare quotations, and convert opportunities into sales while delivering an excellent customer experience throughout.</p><p><strong>Main Purpose of the Role</strong></p><ul><li><br /> Develop strong working relationships with schools, universities and educational organisations, maximising sales and engagement<br /> * Understand customer requirements, budgets, deadlines and personalisation needs, recommending suitable products and solutions<br /> * Develop new business opportunities, onboard new customers and manage accounts from initial enquiry through to successful order completion<br /> * Collaborate closely with internal departments to ensure products and services are delivered accurately and on time</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br /> <br /> * Contact and visit schools to promote the company's range of customised leavers and trip products<br /> * Generate and develop new business across schools, universities and school travel companies<br /> * Build relationships with teachers, school administrators, PTA members and trip organisers<br /> * Identify customer requirements, budgets, deadlines and personalisation needs<br /> * Present products clearly and professionally, including design, pricing and ordering options<br /> * Prepare quotations, follow up leads and close sales opportunities<br /> * Manage customer accounts from enquiry through to order completion<br /> * Provide creative solutions and recommendations based on customer needs<br /> * Arrange presentations and meetings to support business development<br /> * Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure products continue to meet customer needs<br /> * Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions and trade shows where required<br /> * Maintain accurate sales records and meet or exceed sales targets<br /> * Manage time, workload and business development activities effectively to achieve objectives</p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><ul><li><br /> Experienced field sales or business development professional<br /> * Confident communicating with businesses, organisations and key decision makers<br /> * Highly organised, self-motivated and target focused<br /> * Skilled at building strong, lasting customer relationships<br /> * An effective negotiator and presenter with excellent communication skills<br /> * Commercially minded with a proactive approach to growth opportunities<br /> * Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities<br /> * Detail-oriented when managing personalised products, artwork requirements, names, sizes and delivery deadlines<br /> * A collaborative team player who works effectively across departments</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge & Experience<br /> <br /> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong><br /> * Proven field sales experience<br /> * Strong track record of generating leads and closing sales<br /> * Minimum 5 years' experience in Sales and/or Business Development<br /> * Excellent relationship building, negotiation and presentation skills<br /> * Understanding of the complexities involved in selling customised products<br /> * Full UK Driving Licence</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong><br /> * Experience selling to schools, universities, groups, clubs or organisations<br /> * Experience within customised merchandise, promotional products, clothing or branded products</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>CUSTOMER SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR</strong><br /> Westbury, Wiltshire | Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days home) | £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</p><p>Robert Half is working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business, a leading name in its sector supplying high-profile clients across retail, art, music, and charity industries. This is a great opportunity for a customer-focused administrator to join a busy, collaborative commercial team.</p><p><strong>THE ROLE</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Senior Client Services Manager, you'll play a key part in keeping clients happy and the wider business running smoothly. You'll be the link between the customer services department and the rest of the organisation, handling admin, reporting, and day-to-day client queries.</p><p><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p><ul><li>Answering and directing incoming calls, taking messages where needed</li><li>Responding to daily customer service emails within a 24-hour SLA</li><li>Reviewing and logging customer returns</li><li>Running daily and weekly client stock reports</li><li>Liaising with clients on address issues and updating internal records</li><li>Managing shipping exceptions, including issuing commercial invoice details</li><li>Taking and writing up weekly sales meeting notes</li><li>Providing general admin support to account managers</li><li>Covering for the Digital Account Manager during holiday periods</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU</strong></p><ul><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Confident, self-aware, with excellent interpersonal skills</li><li>Comfortable communicating at all levels and building strong working relationships</li><li>A genuine team player</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Able to juggle multiple tasks and think on your feet</li><li>Strong organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel</li><li>Previous customer service experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>THE PACKAGE</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE</li><li>Hybrid working pattern (Tuesday-Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNzUzNTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing international renewable energy and infrastructure investment platform to recruit an Investment Associate into its Reading team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business invests in, develops and operates large-scale renewable energy and energy storage infrastructure across the UK and international markets. With an expanding portfolio and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to identify, acquire and develop new investment opportunities across multiple technologies and geographies.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial investment team and gain exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and financial modelling through to due diligence, M&A, financing and asset performance.</p><h3>About the Opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Investment Associate will support the commercial and investment appraisal of a growing portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Importantly, this is not solely a UK role. The successful individual will also support the wider European activities of the group's international parent, providing exposure to multiple technologies, transactions and markets.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will work closely with senior leadership and wider technical, commercial and legal teams, playing an active role in evaluating new opportunities and delivering the group's investment strategy.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build, develop and take ownership of financial models for existing assets and new investment opportunities.</li><li>Undertake commercial analysis, investment appraisal, valuation and scenario analysis.</li><li>Support the sourcing and screening of new investment opportunities across multiple markets and technologies.</li><li>Contribute to M&A transactions, acquisitions, due diligence and financing processes.</li><li>Work with technical, commercial and legal advisers to assess investment opportunities and incorporate findings into financial models.</li><li>Support the preparation of investment papers, board materials and senior management presentations.</li><li>Contribute to debt and equity fundraising at project and platform level.</li><li>Analyse key commercial and operational value drivers and assess asset performance against relevant benchmarks.</li><li>Support negotiations and execution of acquisition, financing and project-level agreements.</li><li>Help develop and improve financial modelling and investment processes across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance professional with strong financial modelling and analytical experience and an interest in investment, infrastructure and the energy transition.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You are likely to have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA or another relevant professional qualification.</li><li>5+ years' relevant experience in financial analysis, modelling, investment, M&A, corporate finance, transaction services or a similar environment.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, including complex formulas and DCF valuation.</li><li>Experience supporting transactions, due diligence, acquisitions, fundraising or investment appraisal.</li><li>Strong commercial judgement and analytical ability.</li><li>The ability to manage large volumes of information and distil key findings and risks clearly.</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and external advisers.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a small, entrepreneurial team.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Experience within renewable energy, energy storage or infrastructure would be advantageous, but is not essential.</strong> The ability to understand new sectors quickly and apply strong financial modelling and investment analysis skills is more important.</p><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £80,000</li><li>Up to 30% discretionary annual bonus</li><li>6% matched employer pension contribution</li><li>Private medical and dental cover</li><li>Professional/accounting membership fees paid</li><li>Minimum 3 days per week in the Reading office</li><li>Exposure to an international portfolio across multiple technologies and geographies</li><li>Broad involvement across investment, M&A, financing and asset management</li></ul><p>If you're a qualified finance professional with strong modelling skills and want to move into a role offering genuine exposure to international renewable energy investment, M&A and infrastructure, this could be an excellent next step.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjM1NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Payroll Manager for a 6 months FTC in Wiltshire</p><p>Key Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>* Manage the full monthly payroll cycle for all staff groups</p><p>* Prepare, verify and process all payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual variations, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.</p><p>* Ensure RTI submissions, statutory deductions, PAYE, National Insurance, Apprenticeship Levy and all HMRC requirements are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>* Reconcile monthly payroll reports and control accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are taken.</p><p>* Produce monthly and annual payroll journals for upload to the Finance system.</p><p>* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to ensure payroll integrity and audit readiness</p><p>* Maintain secure and accurate payroll records in accordance with GDPR.</p><p>* Provide support for annual statutory audit Pensions Administration</p><p>* Administer all pension schemes</p><p>* Ensure accurate contribution calculations, monthly returns and statutory submissions.</p><p>* Manage auto-enrolment processes and re-enrolment cycles in line with legislation.</p><p>* Prepare annual pension audit data, respond to auditor queries and ensure compliance with scheme rules.</p><p>* Provide guidance to employees on pension processes (not formal financial advice).</p><p>Compliance & Reporting</p><p>* Ensure all payroll and pensions processes comply with employment law, HMRC regulations</p><p>* Prepare year-end reports including P60s, P11Ds,</p><p>* Support the development and upkeep of payroll and pensions policies and guidance, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.</p><p>* Lead a review and redesign of payroll workflows to eliminate manual steps and improve efficiency</p><p>* Assist with system changes, upgrades, or implementation of new payroll or HRIS solutions where required.</p><p>* Develop and maintain efficient workflows, checklists and controls to ensure robust payroll governance.</p><p>* Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to optimise data flows and system integration Stakeholder Support</p><p>* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and pensions queries from staff.</p><p>* Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, IT and departmental managers to support payroll-related activity. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zNzA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£65,000</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Contract:</strong> 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international organisation during a key period of transformation. This role is focused on leading the AP function through change, improving team performance and accountability, and supporting ongoing finance systems and process improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12 (including two Team Leaders), you'll oversee Accounts Payable operations across 25 locations internationally, working with stakeholders in multiple time zones including South Africa, St Martin and Costa Rica. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys driving change, developing people and creating a high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the development of the wider AP function.</li><li>Implement and monitor KPIs, ensuring supplier payments and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Review aged AP, identify recurring issues and improve processes to reduce backlogs and exceptions.</li><li>Drive compliance with purchase order and invoice processes across multiple business locations.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation, including systems implementation and automation projects.</li><li>Investigate the root cause of operational issues and coach the team to prevent repeat errors rather than simply resolving them.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across international locations to improve processes and ways of working.</li><li>Oversee a smooth handover from the current AP Manager before their departure.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function within a medium or large organisation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance and holding people accountable.</li><li>Experience leading change, implementing KPIs and driving process improvements.</li><li>Confident working within a multi-site, international environment.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance systems implementations or automation projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surbiton office.</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required).</li><li>The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a finance function undergoing significant transformation.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTk3NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Reporting Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Reporting Manager you will manage all the UK accounting, tax and financial reporting including audit support, tax filings, technical accounting and controls. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the UK accounting control function,</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls over the balance sheet including accruals, provisions, working capital, liquidity,</li><li>Fixed assets, US GAAP and IFRS reporting</li><li>Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and other regional reporting for branch locations.</li><li>Consolidations</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger balances</li><li>Coordinate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Cash management including working capital</li><li>Responsible for the banking processes for all UK entities and branches.</li><li>Stock and inventory accounting</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements for all UK entities and branches in accordance with local GAAP.</li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns</li><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, coordinate activities and manage direct and indirect reports</li><li>Manage and provide ongoing individual and team</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive financial accounting and reporting experience who can demonstrate a strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, JSOX, VAT and tax regulations. You will also have proven ability to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture as required. This is an excellent role within a fast moving and high growth business in Milton Keynes.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Reporting Manager is working on a Hybrid basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £75-85K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDkxMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful, personable business where you'll play a key role within the finance function, working closely with the Finance Director and wider business. You'll join an accounts team of five and take responsibility for two direct reports, giving you the opportunity to combine hands-on accounting with team leadership, commercial partnering and process improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the monthly management accounting process and play an important role in providing accurate financial information and commercial insight to the wider business.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Producing end-to-end monthly management accounts, ensuring completion within one week of month end</li><li>Preparing and distributing associated financial reporting in a timely manner</li><li>Ensuring all balance sheet and control accounts are fully reconciled each month, including intercompany accounts</li><li>Investigating and resolving variances promptly</li><li>Working closely with departments across the business to track expenditure against budget and forecast</li><li>Business partnering with operational managers to understand financial trends and support effective cost control</li><li>Providing meaningful financial insight to support business decisions, development and profitability</li><li>Supporting the development and automation of regular reporting</li><li>Producing and monitoring KPI reporting</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements for the parent company</li><li>Managing and developing two direct reports</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for an experienced <strong>Management Accountant or Finance Manager</strong> who is comfortable working in an SME environment and has experience supervising or managing a small team.</p><p>You'll ideally have experience within a <strong>manufacturing, product-based or supplier environment</strong>, although this isn't essential.</p><p>You'll also bring:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Previous experience supervising or managing a small finance team</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Good Microsoft Office/Excel skills</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li><li>A positive, hands-on <strong>"can do"</strong> attitude</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A commercially minded approach to finance</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjUxNjc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposure</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.</p><p>If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cobham, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.</p><p>The initial contract is for <strong>3 months</strong>, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently <strong>not guaranteed</strong>.</p><p>The successful candidate will initially be expected to work <strong>five days per week on site</strong> to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to <strong>four days per week on site</strong>, subject to performance and business requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>The role would suit an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant</strong> who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.</strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</strong></li><li><strong>£3,000 completion bonus</strong></li><li><strong>3-month initial contract</strong></li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially <strong>5 days per week on site</strong></li><li>Potential to move to <strong>4 days per week on site</strong> once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>HR Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £41,500<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time<br /> <strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Fully office-based, with occasional travel to other local sites</p><p><strong>About the opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a purpose-led organisation that is looking to appoint a People Manager to play a key role in developing its people strategy, organisational capability and culture.</p><p>This is a broad and varied role, covering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on HR delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and managers across the organisation, providing trusted advice and helping to ensure the organisation has the people, culture and capability needed to achieve its objectives.</p><p>The role would suit an experienced HR professional looking to move into a purpose-led organisation, or a strong HR generalist ready to take their first step into a management role.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of a broad people remit, balancing day-to-day HR delivery with longer-term organisational development.</p><p>Key areas of responsibility will include:</p><ul><li>Developing and delivering people and organisational development strategies.</li><li>Supporting organisational change, culture development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives to attract and retain high-quality employees.</li><li>Developing learning and development programmes and supporting management capability.</li><li>Establishing effective talent management and succession planning processes.</li><li>Providing practical advice and guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance and performance matters.</li><li>Ensuring HR processes and practices are legally compliant, consistent and effective.</li><li>Supporting organisational design and wider change programmes.</li><li>Developing effective approaches to reward and employee benefits.</li><li>Improving employee engagement and two-way communication.</li><li>Advising and supporting senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.</li><li>Reviewing and developing HR policies, processes and systems.</li><li>Using people data and insight to support effective decision-making.</li><li>Managing relevant HR budgets and ensuring value for money.</li><li>Keeping up to date with employment legislation and wider developments affecting the people agenda.</li><li>Providing managers with the tools, guidance and confidence to effectively lead and develop their teams.</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>We're looking for a capable and commercially minded HR professional who is comfortable operating across the full employee lifecycle.</p><p>You may be an experienced HR Manager, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or HR generalist looking for the next step in your career.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul><li>Broad HR generalist experience across areas such as employee relations, recruitment, performance, learning and development and organisational development.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.</li><li>Experience advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience of supporting organisational change and improving people processes.</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to HR.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>The ability to build credibility and effective relationships at all levels.</li><li>Good organisational and analytical skills.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace.</li><li>The confidence to take ownership of a broad HR remit.</li><li>Relevant HR qualifications and/or CIPD membership would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Who this role could suit</strong></p><p>This opportunity could be particularly attractive to someone who is:</p><p>An experienced HR professional looking to move away from a purely commercial environment and use their skills within an organisation with a strong sense of purpose.</p><p>A strong HR generalist who has built solid experience across the employee lifecycle and is now ready to take their first formal management or leadership step.</p><p>Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working with people, wants to make a positive impact and is comfortable combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.</p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li>£41,500 salary.</li><li>Permanent, full-time position.</li><li>Opportunity to shape and develop the people function.</li><li>Broad HR remit with genuine exposure to senior leadership.</li><li>Scope to develop your management and leadership experience.</li><li>A supportive and values-driven working environment.</li><li>The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution through your work.</li></ul><p><strong>Please note: this is a fully office-based position and will require some travel between local sites.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Risk & Compliance Manager - 2 month assignment - up to £280/day - London - Hybrid</strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a growing organisation in their search for a temporary Risk & Compliance Manager covering a leave of absence. You'll take a leading role in developing and maintaining the organisation's risk and compliance framework, working closely with stakeholders across the business.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape how a business manages risk, influence decision-making and build robust frameworks that support growth - rather than simply tick compliance boxes.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Risk & Compliance Manager</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: flexible for right candidate</li><li><strong>Pay</strong>: £250 - £280/day, DOE, + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 2 months</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure UK/US regulatory and industry compliance.</li><li>Monitor regulatory changes and advise on business impact.</li><li>Develop and maintain policies covering bribery, fraud and compliance.</li><li>Manage client audits, due diligence and compliance requests.</li><li>Oversee ESG, including EcoVadis, carbon footprint and DEI.</li><li>Review contracts and marketing for CMA/FCA greenwashing compliance.</li><li>Own and maintain the enterprise risk management framework and risk register.</li><li>Identify, assess and manage operational, regulatory, contractual and reputational risks.</li><li>Track risk remediation and mitigation actions.</li><li>Partner with IT on cyber and information security risk.</li><li>Act as DPO, overseeing UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR and US privacy requirements (CCPA/CPRA).</li><li>Review data processing agreements and contractual privacy requirements.</li><li>Maintain privacy policies, notices and registrations.</li><li>Assess cross-border data transfers.</li><li>Lead responses to client information security questionnaires.</li><li>Liaise with IT/MSPs on security and data classification.</li><li>Develop and maintain AI governance policies and procedures.</li><li>Assess AI tools against data protection and contractual requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience across risk, compliance and governance.</li><li>Good knowledge of UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 / PECR and ideally US privacy regulations such as CCPA/CPRA.</li><li>Experience developing or managing enterprise risk frameworks and risk registers.</li><li>Exposure to information security, cyber risk and/or AI governance.</li><li>Confidence working with contracts, policies, audits and client due diligence.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>A practical, commercially minded approach to compliance - you don't just identify the risk; you help the business manage it.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuODY3NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Finance Reporting & Systems Analyst on behalf of a well-established and diversified private business, based near Bournemouth. The organisation operates across multiple entities and sectors, offering genuine variety and stability. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-run, multi-faceted business with real breadth of exposure.</p><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1><p>We're looking for a highly organised Financial Analyst to support the central finance function through accurate data management, reporting and systems administration. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys working with data, is confident in Excel, is naturally tech-savvy, and is motivated by improving processes and delivering meaningful management information.</p><p>You'll work across finance and operational systems to maintain data integrity, produce regular reporting, and support ongoing process improvement initiatives - reporting directly into a very supportive Finance Manager.</p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><ul><li>Support the production of regular financial, KPI and management reports using Excel and other reporting tools</li><li>Maintain accurate finance and operational data across multiple systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Assist with reconciliation and consolidation of data from multiple systems to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Support development and maintenance of Excel reports and Power Query solutions, with scope to develop into Power BI in future</li><li>Provide day-to-day support for finance systems, including maintaining system records and assisting users with queries</li><li>Support system testing, upgrades and data mapping for new functionality</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis</li></ul><h1><strong>Your Profile</strong></h1><ul><li>Advanced Excel skills - formulas, PivotTables and data analysis essential; knowledge of Power Query/Power Pivot desirable, or a strong willingness to learn</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity</li><li>Comfortable working with large datasets and producing accurate reports</li><li>Understanding of accounting principles and management reporting</li><li>Good numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve data discrepancies</li><li>A proactive, organised approach with strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Confident communicator, able to support colleagues with finance system queries</li></ul><h1>What's on offer</h1><ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>6% employer pension contribution (3% employee)</li><li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working - full-time or part-time considered</li><li>A beautiful working environment, a genuinely friendly team, and on-site parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>If this sounds of interest, please get in touch with Robert Half to find out more.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS42NjE5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Head of Finance (12-Month FTC) based in Wiltshire (Office Based)</p><p>A growing and successful business based in Wiltshire is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to join the organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team of five and playing a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and strategic development.</p><p>This position would suit a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys balancing operational finance, business partnering, and strategic projects within a growing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Lead, develop and support a finance team of five.</p><p>Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</p><p>Oversee costing and profitability analysis across four distinct business lines.</p><p>Deliver insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</p><p>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</p><p>Lead the annual audit process and act as the key point of contact for external auditors.</p><p>Ensure VAT compliance and oversee all statutory financial obligations.</p><p>Support payroll processes and financial controls.</p><p>Manage CAPEX reporting, tracking and investment analysis.</p><p>Work closely with the Finance Director on strategic initiatives and business improvement projects.</p><p>Support M&A activity, including due diligence, analysis and integration support where required.</p><p>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, reporting and controls.</p><p>The successful candidate will demonstrate:</p><p>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p><p>Previous experience in a Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager position.</p><p>Strong management accounting and financial reporting capability.</p><p>Experience within a multi-revenue stream or multi-division business.</p><p>Knowledge of VAT, audit, payroll and statutory reporting requirements.</p><p>Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or M&A activity.</p><p>Advanced analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xNzA1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Operations Supervisor to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Cheltenham. For the right person the client is offering:</p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transactional finance team, conducting regular 1:1's, annual appraisals, and weekly workload planning meetings</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex internal and external queries, supporting the team in overcoming operational bottlenecks</li><li>Oversee and execute core reconciliations, including daily/monthly bank accounts, credit card expenses, Equal prepaid cash cards and intercompany ledgers to ensure absolute control within the accounting systems</li><li>Manage the weekly payment run, distributing approved runs to the team and managing final banking approvals for supplier payments and customer refunds</li><li>Maintain a clean creditor ledger by monitoring supplier statement reconciliations, allocation of accounts, and resolving debit or historic balances</li><li>Ensure all direct cost invoices are posted on time, allowing the wider finance team to run accurate monthly accruals</li><li>Provide key support during peak month-end periods, year-end external audits, and finance transformation projects</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing or supervising a transactional finance or Accounts Payable team</li><li>Excellent reconciliation skills, ideally with exposure to intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions</li><li>Strong system literacy, with experience utilising ERP systems and</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMDYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Group Reporting Manager on a 12 months FTC basis for a Wiltshire based business.</p><p>You will play a critical role in external reporting, group consolidation, technical accounting, governance and treasury support.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Lead Group financial reporting and statutory accounts preparation</p><p>Own the Group consolidation process and ensure IFRS compliance</p><p>Manage external audits and act as the key contact for auditors and advisers</p><p>Provide technical accounting expertise on complex and significant transactions</p><p>Support and enhance the Group Internal Control Framework</p><p>Lead impairment reviews for goodwill, tangible and intangible assets</p><p>Support treasury activities including cash forecasting, liquidity management and payment oversight</p><p>Prepare Audit Committee and Board reporting papers</p><p>Mentor and support junior finance team members ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified</p><p>Strong knowledge of IFRS and listed company reporting requirements</p><p>Proven experience in Group reporting and consolidation within a listed, PLC or multinational environment</p><p>Experience managing external audits</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yNTEyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a Portsmouth based organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for up to 3 months.</p><p>Based on site in the Porstmouth area.</p><p>CIMA/ACCA or QBE.</p><p>As Finance Manager you will strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</p><p>* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>* Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</p><p>* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</p><p>* Apply UK Charities SORP accounting requirements for the Trust and UK GAAP (FRS 102) requirements for the subsidiary.</p><p>* Support implementation and ongoing compliance with the revised FRS 102 lease accounting requirements (Section 20).</p><p>* Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</p><p> </p><p>* Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</p><p> </p><p>* Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42MzQ5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Support finance period end including accruals and prepayments, reconciliations</li><li>Support with daily tasks such as cashflow forecast, Capex reconciliation</li><li>Daily internal reporting </li><li>Complete National Statistics surveys and returns</li><li>Support external audit with prompt reply to queries submitted</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations for all bank accounts</li><li>Upload manual payments to the bank</li><li>Support with the quarterly stock take </li><li>Support with any ad-hoc requests </li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be working towards AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. </p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDc5MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£70,000</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Manager</strong> to join a growing international business during a significant period of transformation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This role has a clear mandate to stabilise, improve and lead the Accounts Payable function across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment. You'll be responsible for driving team performance, strengthening controls, embedding accountability and delivering sustainable process improvements, while supporting ongoing automation and systems initiatives.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 12, you'll work closely with stakeholders across 25 international locations, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-focused environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, creating a high-performing culture.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the wider AP function through change.</li><li>Introduce and monitor KPIs to improve service levels, accountability and performance.</li><li>Ensure invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review aged creditors, parked invoices and outstanding exceptions, driving timely resolution.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance across the AP process.</li><li>Standardise purchase order and invoice processes across multiple entities and regions.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and reducing manual processes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve root causes and implement long-term solutions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll bring proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function, ideally within a shared services or international business environment. You'll be a confident people manager with a track record of improving KPIs, driving operational change and developing high-performing teams.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within multi-entity, multi-currency organisations is essential, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.</p><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in the Surbiton office)</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required)</li><li>The opportunity to lead a genuine finance transformation project with lasting impact</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDcxNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">