<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit an Interim CTO on a 6-12 month contract basis.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p data-end="135" style="display: inline !important;" data-start="97"><strong data-end="133" data-start="97">Technology, Data & IT Operations</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO will be accountable for the performance, security and reliability of all technology, data and IT services.</li><li>Owns operational risk, resilience, incident management and disaster recovery, ensuring robust and continuously improving controls.</li><li>Oversees infrastructure, cloud and third-party services to ensure resilience, recoverability and cost efficiency.</li><li>Acts as senior lead during major technology incidents.</li></ul><p data-end="592" data-start="552"><strong data-end="590" data-start="552">Technology Strategy & Architecture</strong></p><ul><li>Translates business strategy into a clear, prioritised technology roadmap with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Owns execution of technology change, ensuring delivery is controlled and aligned to capacity and risk.</li><li>Guides architecture and platform decisions, balancing innovation with operational stability.</li></ul><p data-end="918" data-start="902"><strong data-start="902" data-end="916">Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO leads Development, Data and IT Operations as a single, aligned function.</li><li>Builds capability, sets clear accountability and develops future leaders.</li><li>Ensures strong collaboration across key business areas.</li></ul><p data-end="1166" data-start="1135"><strong data-end="1164" data-start="1135">Delivery & Prioritisation</strong></p><ul><li>Partners with senior leadership to balance resilience, capacity and strategic delivery.</li><li>Supports clear prioritisation, trade-offs and transparent reporting of progress and risks.</li></ul><p data-end="1389" data-start="1355"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1387">Operational Resilience (BAU)</strong></p><ul><li>Ensures stable, reliable "business-as-usual" services with strong governance and monitoring.</li><li>Balances change and operational demand while reducing technical debt and improving standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Interim CTO will have technical Mastery - sufficient knowledge and experience in the key areas of technology, data and IT operations to credibly lead the team and the firm forward.</li><li>Leadership & Collaboration - leads through influence, clarity and trust; works effectively across senior peers.</li><li>Delivery & Execution - gets things done in complex environments; balances pace with quality and resilience.</li><li>Communication & Stakeholder Management - explains, listens, aligns and builds shared understanding.</li><li>Operational & Risk Awareness - understands the realities of regulated operations and operational resilience.</li><li>Adaptability & Continuous Improvement - responds constructively to change; encourages learning and evolution.</li><li>Client & Service Orientation - keeps client outcomes and adviser experience at the heart of technology decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation </li><li>global organisation with offices in London </li><li>On-site required </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjc0MDM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Large Service Organisation with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for managing the accounting function for key areas of technical accounting, JV work and VAT accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate reporting of Corp Tax, partial exemption VAT, employment tax and CIS requirements.</li><li>Management of robust internal controls looking to improve and develop when the opportunity arises</li><li>Provision of financial information to key stakeholders</li><li>Reporting of assets and liabilities</li><li>Management of the balance sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Month end reporting</li><li>Team management and development.</li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant who has managed teams and who has a strong, VAT, controls and core accounting background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally across teams and stakeholders both within finance and non-finance.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a key employer in the Bedford area and has a wide reach outside of Bedford and the Bedfordshire region providing an unparalleled service to its clients.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of £45-55k + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading consultancy to recruit a SAP Basis Consultant on an 6 month contract basis. Fully remote - UK based </p><p data-end="771" data-start="414">We are seeking an experienced <strong data-end="468" data-start="444">SAP Basis Consultant</strong> with proven carve-out experience to lead the technical separation and stabilisation of SAP environments during M&A activity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating in a high-pace, results-driven PE environment where timelines are tight, governance is lean, and execution quality is critical.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><h3 data-end="1287" data-start="1229">SAP Carve-Out & System Separation (Hands-On Execution)</h3><ul><li>The SAP Basis consultant will execute system and client copies across SAP landscapes (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC)</li><li>Perform post-copy technical activities including BDLS, logical system updates, and RFC realignment</li><li>Reconfigure transport routes and landscape topology</li><li>Support system shell creation and environment rebuilds</li><li>Troubleshoot technical separation issues in real time during cutover</li></ul><h3 data-start="1714" data-end="1747">Core SAP Basis Administration</h3><ul><li>SAP installation, configuration, and patching</li><li>Kernel upgrades and SAP Notes implementation</li><li>Performance monitoring and tuning</li><li>Background job management and reconfiguration</li><li>User and role restructuring post-separation</li></ul><h3 data-start="1974" data-end="2003">Infrastructure & Database</h3><ul><li>Support database activities including SAP HANA administration</li><li>Execute migrations and system refreshes</li><li>Assist with cloud-hosted environments (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure)</li><li>Configure backup, high availability, and disaster recovery setups</li></ul><h3 data-end="2370" data-start="2333">Operating Within a PE Environment</h3><ul><li>Deliver against tight carve-out deadlines</li><li>Maintain clear technical risk visibility</li><li>Focus on efficiency, cost awareness, and long-term sustainability</li><li>Support Transitional Service Agreement (TSA) timelines and exit plans</li></ul><p><strong>Profile </strong></p><ul><li>The SAP Basis Consultant will have 5+ years SAP Basis experience</li><li>Proven hands-on involvement in at least one SAP carve-out or divestiture</li></ul><p>Strong experience with:</p><ul><li>Homogeneous and heterogeneous system copies</li><li>Logical system changes (BDLS)</li><li>Transport Management System (TMS)</li><li>RFC/ALE/IDoc reconfiguration</li><li>Experience supporting Day 1 cutover execution</li><li>Strong troubleshooting capability under pressure</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading Consultancy with offices in London </li><li>hybrid working </li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> company, depending on experience </p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjI3NzQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 6 MONTH FTC - UP TO £39,906 - CAMBRIDGE - HYBRID </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to assist a renowned client who are looking for an Accounts Manager to cover a 6 month secondment offering hybrid working and up to £39,906!</p><p>The postholder, reporting to the Department Finance Manager, will provide support to the finance team across the general ledger and research grants functions.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Accounts Manager</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £33,951 - £39,906</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Cambridge</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: hybrid - 2 days onsite, rest working from home</li><li><strong>Assignment</strong> length: 6 months</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: ASAP</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively.</li><li>Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems.</li><li>Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff.</li><li>Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications.</li><li>Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this.</li><li>Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff.</li><li>Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise.</li><li>Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation.</li><li>Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks.</li><li>Deputise for the Finance Manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Formal qualification to bachelor's degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent).</li><li>Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts environment.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office packages.</li><li>Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes.</li><li>Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjUwNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Part Time Financial Controller on behalf of an SME Group of Service Companies.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Part Time Financial Controller you will take responsibility for all core reporting, financial and management accounting, payroll and systems and process development for this interesting and developing group of companies. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitoring of day to day finance</li><li>Preparation of the financial and management accounts</li><li>Maintenance of accounts on Xero</li><li>Payroll Management</li><li>Performance insights and reporting into senior management</li><li>Consolidated reporting</li><li>Intercompany reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with previous end to end finance controlling experience across core accounts, payroll and systems development and looking for a Part Time 3-4 days a week role that is largely remote. This is an excellent opportunity for someone coming back into the work environment or for an experienced accountant who may have an additional portfolio fo clients and can spent some time Permanently on a Part Time basis with an interesting and successful client.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Part Time Financial Controller is largely based Remotely and looking at paying a FTE salary of £60-70K</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzEyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Assistant - Financial Services Firm</strong></p><p><strong>St. Albans - Hybrid - 3 days per week in office</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent Hire </strong></p><p>Looking to kick start or grow your career in finance? Join a successful and fast growing financial services firm supporting thousands of clients across the UK. This is a great opportunity for someone who's detail driven, confident with numbers, and ready to take ownership in a busy, supportive finance team.</p><p>You'll get involved in income reconciliation, accounts payable, financial admin, and month end support - working across multiple group companies and developing hands on experience with modern finance systems. No two days will look the same, and you'll be supported with training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress.</p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>6 months+ experience working in a related role (accounting or data entry)</li><li>Strong accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Comfortable working with data (Excel skills a big plus)</li><li>Proactive, organised, and able to meet deadlines</li><li>A positive, can do attitude and eagerness to learn</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative, professional culture</li><li>Training + support for qualifications</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Competitive salary & benefits</li></ul><p>If you're excited to build a career in a respected, growing financial services business, 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/V2lsbGlhbS5Ccmlja2hpbGwuMDM4MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="189" data-end="212">Accounts Assistant</h2><p><strong>Office based full time - Monday - Friday (9am - 5.30pm)</strong></p><p data-end="295" data-start="213">Location: Olney, Bedfordshire</p><p data-start="213" data-end="295"><br data-end="245" data-start="242" /> <strong data-end="264" data-start="245">Salary: £28,000</strong></p><p data-end="295" data-start="213"> </p><h3 data-start="297" data-end="318">The Opportunity</h3><p data-start="319" data-end="608">This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in a hands-on, varied role. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support both the purchase and sales ledger functions, helping ensure accurate financial records and smooth day-to-day operations.</p><p data-start="610" data-end="705">Ideal for someone organised, detail-focused, and confident working in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="738" data-start="712">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-end="770" data-start="740"><strong data-end="768" data-start="740">Sales Ledger & Invoicing</strong></p><ul data-start="771" data-end="1127"><li data-end="829" data-start="771"><p data-end="829" data-start="773">Raise chargeable callouts and service-related invoices</p></li><li data-end="895" data-start="830"><p data-end="895" data-start="832">Produce daily zero-rated invoices against works order numbers</p></li><li data-end="925" data-start="896"><p data-start="898" data-end="925">Raise weekly PPM invoices</p></li><li data-end="994" data-start="926"><p data-start="928" data-end="994">Resolve rejected customer invoices with supporting documentation</p></li><li data-start="995" data-end="1050"><p data-end="1050" data-start="997">Process credit notes with appropriate authorisation</p></li><li data-start="1051" data-end="1127"><p data-start="1053" data-end="1127">Support credit control by chasing outstanding debt and resolving queries</p></li></ul><p data-start="1129" data-end="1150"><strong data-start="1129" data-end="1148">Purchase Ledger</strong></p><ul data-end="1516" data-start="1151"><li data-end="1221" data-start="1151"><p data-end="1221" data-start="1153">Match, code, and process purchase invoices against purchase orders</p></li><li data-start="1222" data-end="1283"><p data-end="1283" data-start="1224">Investigate and resolve supplier account queries promptly</p></li><li data-start="1284" data-end="1375"><p data-start="1286" data-end="1375">Liaise with suppliers to ensure payments align with cashflow forecasts and credit terms</p></li><li data-end="1446" data-start="1376"><p data-start="1378" data-end="1446">Prepare supplier payments via online banking and issue remittances</p></li><li data-end="1516" data-start="1447"><p data-end="1516" data-start="1449">Reconcile supplier statements and maintain aged creditors reports</p></li></ul><p data-start="1518" data-end="1547"><strong data-end="1545" data-start="1518">General Finance Support</strong></p><ul data-start="1548" data-end="1793"><li data-end="1585" data-start="1548"><p data-start="1550" data-end="1585">Maintain the accounts email inbox</p></li><li data-start="1586" data-end="1633"><p data-end="1633" data-start="1588">Raise and amend purchase orders as required</p></li><li data-start="1634" data-end="1702"><p data-start="1636" data-end="1702">Distribute customer purchase orders to relevant project managers</p></li><li data-end="1734" data-start="1703"><p data-start="1705" data-end="1734">Support month-end deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1735" data-end="1793"><p data-start="1737" data-end="1793">Undertake filing and ad-hoc finance duties as required</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1800" data-end="1815">About You</h3><ul data-end="2088" data-start="1816"><li data-start="1816" data-end="1890"><p data-end="1890" data-start="1818">Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role</p></li><li data-end="1952" data-start="1891"><p data-start="1893" data-end="1952">Good understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes</p></li><li data-end="2005" data-start="1953"><p data-start="1955" data-end="2005">Comfortable dealing with customers and suppliers</p></li><li data-start="2006" data-end="2058"><p data-end="2058" data-start="2008">Highly organised with strong attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="2059" data-end="2088"><p data-end="2088" data-start="2061">Able to work to deadlines</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2116" data-start="2095">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="2117" data-end="2462"><li data-start="2117" data-end="2142"><p data-start="2119" data-end="2142">Salary of <strong data-end="2140" data-start="2129">£28,000</strong></p></li><li data-end="2248" data-start="2143"><p data-start="2145" data-end="2248">23 days holiday plus a <strong data-end="2202" data-start="2168">paid day off for your birthday</strong> (to be taken within four weeks either side)</p></li><li data-start="2249" data-end="2319"><p data-start="2251" data-end="2319">Access to an employee benefits platform with hundreds of discounts</p></li><li data-end="2384" data-start="2320"><p data-start="2322" data-end="2384">Purpose-built offices in Olney with <strong data-start="2358" data-end="2382">free on-site parking</strong></p></li><li data-start="2385" data-end="2416"><p data-start="2387" data-end="2416">Supportive team environment</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMzUwNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
