<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working exclusively and on a retained basis with AFL Telecommunications in Milton Keynes to assist with the recruitment of a Senior Financial Accountant during an exciting period of growth, change and development for the business.</p><p>AFL provides industry-leading solutions, products and services to the energy, service provider, enterprise and industrial markets as well as a number of emerging markets.</p><p>We manufacture, engineer and install fibre optic products and associated equipment. This includes:</p><ul><li>Fibre optic cables</li><li>Fibre optic Connectivity</li><li>Fusion Splicers</li><li>Test and Inspection Equipment</li></ul><p>Whether you need to build or upgrade a network or apply the latest fibre optic technology, AFL connects you with the solutions that fit your every need.</p><p><strong>Vision and Values</strong></p><p>AFL's mission is to connect our customers around the world with innovative technologies, exceptional products and high quality services. </p><p>Our vision is to positively impact communities by delivering superior solutions. </p><p>Our core values are shared among all AFL associates. These values drive our culture and priorities and provide a framework in which decisions are made.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Financial Accountant you will be based in Milton Keynes and provide support to the UK based business and branches in Ireland, Norway and South Africa with an emphasis on exceptional customer experience, process excellence, continuous improvement and innovation and best practice compliance at the core of what we do. As the parent company is based in the United States, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP accounting principles and the local statutory requirements where the entity operates.</p><p> Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Manage VAT submissions by gathering required information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors as needed.</li><li>Report UK Tax - Corporation Tax, R&D, Patent Box, P11ds, PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA's).</li><li>Report tax related ad hoc statutory financial statements for AFL and Fujikura.</li><li>Corporate tax management including compiling all relevant information for 3rd party preparation of annual corporate tax return related to AFL UK and review of completed returns for accuracy prior to submission with final approval authority.</li><li>Ensure all claims and elections are submitted to minimize tax liabilities.</li><li>Arrange payments to HMRC and between group companies.</li><li>Tax planning </li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns, support for governmental audits, and support implementation of processes, whether systemic or otherwise, to ensure both the Company and customers are properly taxed.</li><li>Assist with monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, support reporting, and analysis activities.</li><li>Assist with preparation of monthly balance sheet, P&L, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Maintain a monthly accounting calendar, ensuring deadlines for reconciliations, journals and reporting are met.</li><li>Perform monthly reconciliation or reviews of all assigned accounts.</li><li>Assist with tracking Products business unit capital projects to ensure timely and accurate capitalization of assets.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting policies, standards, and internal controls.</li><li>Build proactive and collaborative relationships globally with internal customers and cultivate a culture of teamwork.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p> You will be a Qualified Accountant with Strong UK Accounting skills from industry or making your second move from Practice looking for a role to create and lead a continuous improvement and innovation culture. You will be looking for a new challenging opportunity within a business that has seen unprecedented growth and development in recent years. Previous experience of Oracle would be of additional benefit as would exposure to a manufacturing environment. Must be self-motivated, able to act on own initiative and be able to communicate at all levels.. This is an excellent role where development will be available as the business changes and develops.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of Senior Financial Accountant for AFL Telecommunications in Milton Keynes is offering a salary of £50-70K+ Benefits and will be working in the office on a full time basis initially with a view to hybrid in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a well respected business with continued growth plans</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTAyOTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax and VAT Manager on behalf of a large service and sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Corporate Tax and VAT Manager you will play a key role in supporting the UK business and international sites with full compliance across UK Gaap, US Gaap, Statutory requirements and Corporate Tax and VAT. You will be the go to expert for all things Corporate Tax and VAT and manage end to end processes to ensure seamless compliance and reporting for the business working closely with the Global Tax and Finance Teams to support strategic and operational financial objectives. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing <strong>VAT submissions</strong> - gathering information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors.</li><li>Leading <strong>UK Corporate Tax</strong> reporting, including R&D, Patent Box, PSA, and P11D compliance.</li><li>Supporting annual <strong>corporation tax returns</strong>, ensuring accuracy, minimizing liabilities, and coordinating payments to HMRC.</li><li>Partnering with <strong>HMRC</strong> on corporate tax matters, including correspondence, negotiations, and approvals.</li><li>Providing <strong>tax forecasts and planning insights</strong> for the UK group and supporting US corporate tax teams.</li><li>Assisting with <strong>month-end and year-end close</strong>, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant and potentially CTA Qualified with 3 years experience in accounting and with direct demonstrable expertise in Corporate Tax and VAT. This is an excellent newly created opportunity to join a <strong>global leader in its industry</strong> where innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice are at the heart of everything they do.</p><p>Company.</p><p>You'll join a <strong>dynamic, global organisation</strong> where your expertise will shape the financial success of regional and international operations. Expect an environment that values <strong>continuous improvement</strong>, <strong>professional growth</strong>, and <strong>team collaboration</strong>.</p><p>Salary and Benefits.</p><p>Role of Corporate Tax and VAT Manager in Milton Keynes is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of up to 60K + Excellent Benefits - Potentially more for the right candidate.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ2NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p data-start="379" data-end="540">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading insurance organisation to recruit a Zellis consultant on a 12 month contract basis - remote working - UK based </p><p data-end="540" data-start="379">The Zellis Consultant will take a lead role in the design, configuration, and optimisation of our Zellis ResourceLink platform.</p><p data-end="820" data-start="542">acting as the technical specialist and trusted advisor, guiding system setup from scratch, implementing a configuration plan, and shaping the technical architecture to deliver a scalable and future-proof HR/Payroll solution.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Zellis Consultant will act as the subject matter expert and consultant for Zellis (ResourceLink), providing hands-on configuration and technical expertise.</li><li>Lead the end-to-end system setup, including backend configuration, workflows, and integration.</li><li>Design and deliver a system configuration plan, ensuring best practice, compliance, and long-term scalability.</li><li>Advise on and contribute to the system architecture, ensuring integrations and customisations fit the wider HR/Payroll landscape.</li><li>Build and maintain integrations between Zellis and other enterprise platforms (ERP, Finance, HRIS, T&A, etc.).</li><li>Work closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.</li><li>Provide technical consultancy during upgrades, patches, and rollouts of new features.</li><li>Troubleshoot system issues, ensuring minimal disruption to payroll and HR operations.</li><li>Document processes, configuration, and architectural design for ongoing support and future enhancements.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Zellis Consultant will have a proven experience as a Zellis Consultant (ResourceLink), ideally with involvement in full lifecycle implementations.</li><li>Strong system configuration expertise, with the ability to set up Zellis systems from scratch.</li><li>Background in backend development and technical integration.</li><li>Experience designing or contributing to system architecture and configuration planning.</li><li>Proficiency in SQL, reporting, and data transformation.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK payroll processes, HR compliance, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading insurance organisation with offices in London</li><li>Remote working - UK based </li><li>12 month contract </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjE0MTI2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Multi Entity Service Business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and Commercial Directors with advanced insight, robust controls and performance reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Team Management and mentoring</li><li>Lead in Financial Strategy and Compliance for business units</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting cycles, presenting insights and variance analysis to senior leadership.<br /> Partner with the board and CFO to shape financial strategy and guide key business decisions.</li><li>Establishing internal controls and unified reporting standards for potential acquisitions</li><li>Lead international audits and ensure compliance with VAT/Sales Tax regulations across multiple regions.</li><li>Monthly management accounts, budgets and variance analysis for business units</li><li>Manage statutory audits</li><li>Lead the preparation of Group Consolidated statutory accounts</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be at Audit Manager level in Practice or be looking for your second move Post Practice within a high performing and fast paced organisation. The opportunity to be developed is highly likely and the role will change as time progresses. You will have a high level of interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to complete both statutory and management accounts.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is based 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes with hybrid available in time. The role is paying a salary of £55-70K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDUzNjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnered with a group business based near Ely in the recruitment of a Management Accountant on a permanent basis. This role would be ideally suited to part-qualified candidates looking for support in obtaining their CIMA/ACCA in the next couple of years. The role is based on a hybrid basis near Ely with the option to work from home for 2 days per week. Salary for this role is budgeted at 50,000 - 55,000 per annum.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>-Responsible for full montly management accounts within your division of the group</p><p>-Prepayments and accruals alongside posting of journals</p><p>-Stock reporting including valuation and turnover/aging</p><p>-Coordinate statutory and internal audits, ensuring full compliance, reconciliations, asset verification and supporting documentation.</p><p>-Partner with regional finance/shared services on VAT and tax compliance, payroll accounting, intercompany balances and banking activities.</p><p>-Manage fixed assets and capital expenditure processes, including approvals, tracking, reporting and asset lifecycle controls.</p><p>-Maintain financial master data and support ERP processes to ensure data integrity across the site.</p><p>-Lead budget, forecast and cost projection cycles, providing timely financial analysis to support strategic decisions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Experience required</strong></p><p>-Management Accounts experience tierh supporting or full ownership</p><p>-Candidates with experience in a manufacturing or similar sector are considered at an advantage </p><p>-CIMA or ACCA part-qualification </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjAyNTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - PERMANENT - UP TO £60k - LEYTON - FULLY ONSITE </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with an exciting client who are looking for a full-time Management Accountant, offering up to £60k!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close, ensuring accurate journals, reconciliations, and adjustments.</li><li>Deliver insightful variance analysis, KPIs, and board-level reporting.</li><li>Streamline workflows to improve speed and accuracy.</li><li>Oversee journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and cash flow.</li><li>Manage daily banking, payments, and ledger accuracy.</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation opportunities.</li><li>Develop SOPs and support ERP/finance system upgrades.</li><li>Champion efficiency and continuous improvement.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.</li><li>Coordinate audits, statutory filings, and compliance checks.</li><li>Oversee RAM workflows and documentation standards.</li><li>Manage data collection and reporting of EPR obligations.</li><li>Ensure consistency across product, packaging, and supplier records.</li><li>Lead and develop a small finance team with clear goals and accountability.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA part-qualified or qualified by experience.</li><li>Proven experience in management accounting, month-end, and systems development</li><li>Experience managing a team within a deadline-driven environment</li><li>Analytical mindset with good attention to detail.</li><li>Good written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple tasks.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDk2NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with a global Tech firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Payroll Specialist for 8 months on a remote basis.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Payroll Specialist with Workday experience for 8 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><ul><li>Take ownership of the UK payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely pay for employees.</li><li>Use Workday expertise to support payroll setup, testing, and transition, while keeping focus on day-to-day payroll operations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (HMRC, benefits, maternity, court orders, GDPR).</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, IT, and vendors to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.</li><li>Manage payroll close activities (month/quarter/year-end), including reconciliations, reporting, and audits.</li><li>Support payroll operations during transition, including UK/EMEA payroll runs, stock/equity, and benefits.</li><li>Look for opportunities to streamline payroll processes, using Workday automation where possible.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Payroll Specialist will have at least 2+ years experience working with our clients system Workday payroll be able to work within a fast paced and high volume environment where you have been responsible for payroll admin, queries and reporting.</p><p>You must be immediate to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a fast growing Tech firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, Payroll Specialist for 6 months, this role has the opportunity to be full remote. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Payroll Specialist role will be paying circa £19-21 per hour, plus holiday pay (dependant on experience) </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi40MzcwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnered with a Sawston-based business to recruit a <strong>temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk</strong>. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an established organisation with the prospect of extending the initial three-month assignment based on business needs and performance.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role Title:</strong> Purchase Ledger Clerk</li><li><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Temporary (initial 3-month assignment with potential extension)</li><li><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full-time, on-site, 5 days per week</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Sawston, Cambridgeshire (Daily travel to the office required)</li><li><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £12.00 - £13.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)</li></ul><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br /> This role is ideal for an organised and conscientious individual with experience in purchase ledger processing who is immediately available or able to start promptly.</p><p>The <strong>Purchase Ledger Clerk</strong> will play a critical role in supporting the Accounts Payable function within the organisation, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of invoice processing and supplier management tasks. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable commuting daily to the office in Sawston.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately processing purchase invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensuring that invoices are appropriately authorised and coded correctly to relevant cost centres.</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and managing resolution of supplier queries.</li><li>Preparing payment runs and ensuring compliance with payment deadlines.</li><li>Maintaining detailed and accurate records of transactions and financial documentation.</li><li>Assisting with month-end processes, as required.</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative support relevant to the Accounts Payable division.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar Accounts Payable role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders professionally.</li><li><strong>Ability to commute to Sawston daily for an on-site role (essential).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly pay: £12.00 - £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience).</li><li>Holiday pay provided in addition to the hourly rate.</li><li>Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team environment.</li><li>Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjE4OTkyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Wisbech, Cambridgeshire</strong></p><p><strong>£65,000 - £75,000 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent | Full-time</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business based in <strong>Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire</strong>, to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering a genuine progression pathway to <strong>Finance Director</strong> level as the organisation continues to expand and modernise.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving process improvement, implementing new and simplified reporting tools, and supporting the business on its journey towards greater financial efficiency and insight.</p><p> </p><p>This role also offers the unique perk of a 4 day week (Monday-Thursday) but paid as a full-time salary.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of international entity results</li><li>Oversee general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, and all purchase and sales invoicing processes</li><li>Manage and develop a finance team of five</li><li>Take ownership of VAT returns, statutory reporting, and all government submissions</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Oversee daily cashflow management and forecast future cash requirements</li><li>Manage loan stock drawdowns and monitor funding positions</li><li>Analyse monthly stock movements and payments across different stock classes</li><li>Provide insightful expenditure analysis and commentary to support management decision-making</li><li>Ensure compliance with all funding covenants and reporting obligations</li><li>Take full responsibility for staff payroll operations</li><li>Manage key supplier and customer relationships, including potential overseas travel where required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified <strong>ACCA / CIMA / ACA</strong></li><li>Proven experience in managing and developing a finance team</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Confident operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a desire to streamline and improve reporting processes</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjgzODE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a global media organisation to recruit a IT Systems Engineer on a contract basis - remote working - UK based </p><p>An IT Systems Engineer is required to augment our internal IT function. This role focuses on optimising, automating, and documenting key IT systems across identity, device management, productivity platforms, and IT operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams to streamline workflows, enhance security, and improve overall system efficiency.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p data-end="835" data-start="782"><strong data-start="782" data-end="833">Device & Application Management (Workspace ONE)</strong></p><ul data-end="1116" data-start="836"><li data-start="836" data-end="892"><p data-end="892" data-start="838">The IT Systems Engineer will administer and manage the Workspace ONE environment.</p></li><li data-end="964" data-start="893"><p data-end="964" data-start="895">Recommend and implement optimal configuration and usage strategies.</p></li><li data-end="1039" data-start="965"><p data-end="1039" data-start="967">Streamline device and application deployment and lifecycle management.</p></li><li data-end="1116" data-start="1040"><p data-start="1042" data-end="1116">Develop automation strategies for user/device onboarding and compliance.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1165" data-start="1118"><strong data-start="1118" data-end="1163">Scripting & Automation (PowerShell & GAM)</strong></p><ul data-start="1166" data-end="1407"><li data-start="1166" data-end="1217"><p data-start="1168" data-end="1217">Audit and optimise existing PowerShell scripts.</p></li><li data-start="1218" data-end="1340"><p data-end="1340" data-start="1220">Develop new scripts to support Okta, Workspace ONE, Active Directory, onboarding/offboarding, alerting, and reporting.</p></li><li data-end="1407" data-start="1341"><p data-end="1407" data-start="1343">Utilise GAM to automate Google Workspace administrative tasks.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1409" data-end="1454"><strong data-end="1452" data-start="1409">Identity, Directory & Access Management</strong></p><ul data-start="1455" data-end="1781"><li data-end="1551" data-start="1455"><p data-end="1551" data-start="1457">Administer and manage Okta SSO environment, improving workflows, policies, and integrations.</p></li><li data-end="1657" data-start="1552"><p data-start="1554" data-end="1657">Maintain Active Directory, including group policies, user/device management, and domain architecture.</p></li><li data-end="1781" data-start="1658"><p data-start="1660" data-end="1781">Manage CyberArk privileged access environment and suggest improvements for secrets/vault management and access control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1783" data-end="1821"><strong data-start="1783" data-end="1819">Productivity Platform Management</strong></p><ul data-end="2038" data-start="1822"><li data-end="1919" data-start="1822"><p data-end="1919" data-start="1824">Administer Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Groups) and identify opportunities for automation.</p></li><li data-start="1920" data-end="2038"><p data-end="2038" data-start="1922">Support Atlassian Jira/Confluence within Agile teams, including workflow customisation and permissions management.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2040" data-end="2088"><strong data-end="2086" data-start="2040">Documentation & Operational Best Practices</strong></p><ul data-end="2306" data-start="2089"><li data-end="2181" data-start="2089"><p data-start="2091" data-end="2181">Document all work performed, including SOPs, architectural recommendations, and scripts.</p></li><li data-end="2245" data-start="2182"><p data-start="2184" data-end="2245">Ensure alignment with IT governance and security standards.</p></li><li data-start="2246" data-end="2306"><p data-end="2306" data-start="2248">Maintain structured, accessible internal knowledge base.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li data-end="2411" data-start="2353"><p data-end="2411" data-start="2355">The IT Systems Engineer will have 5+ years in IT engineering or advanced helpdesk roles.</p></li><li data-start="2412" data-end="2473"><p data-start="2414" data-end="2473">Experience managing Workspace ONE or other MDM platforms.</p></li><li data-start="2474" data-end="2514"><p data-start="2476" data-end="2514">Proficiency in PowerShell scripting.</p></li><li data-end="2565" data-start="2515"><p data-end="2565" data-start="2517">Strong knowledge of Okta and Active Directory.</p></li><li data-start="2566" data-end="2623"><p data-start="2568" data-end="2623">Google Workspace administration experience using GAM.</p></li><li data-start="2624" data-end="2693"><p data-start="2626" data-end="2693">Familiarity with Atlassian Jira/Confluence in Agile environments.</p></li><li data-end="2778" data-start="2694"><p data-end="2778" data-start="2696">Hands-on experience with CyberArk or similar privileged access management tools.</p></li><li data-end="2835" data-start="2779"><p data-end="2835" data-start="2781">Strong documentation and process hygiene discipline.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Global media organisation</li><li>Remote working - offices in London if preferred </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> </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjE5ODMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance on behalf of a specialist service business with offices on the edge of Bedford and Ampthill.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Finance you will lead the UK Finance Operations and partner with he UK head and International Parent to drive financial accuracy, aid in strategic decision making and manage key internal and external stakeholders. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Business Partnering & Strategic Support.</li><li>Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decisions and growth initiatives.</li><li>Defining and implementing change in processes across the business to drive efficiency.</li></ul><ul><li>Support the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes with a focus on precision and relevance.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and performance tracking.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results and forecasts.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee all UK accounting operations, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements.</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review.</li><li> In charge of consolidated accounts for entities and statutory accounts for UK entities.</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including group finance, operations, and HR.</li><li>Represent UK finance in global forums and contribute to group-wide initiatives.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant and have a strong combination of technical accounting and commercial acumen, leadership qualities and the ability to work at a Board Level to provide insight and updates. Role of Head of Finance is critical to the ongoing development and change for the UK business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of Finance is working on a 5 day a week basis from the office with some flex based near Bedford and Ampthill and offering a salary of £70-90K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTMzNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Job Description - </strong>Finance Manager Exclusive with Robert Half</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes (with <strong>1 day/week in Birmingham</strong>)<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief Financial Officer<br /><strong>Paying</strong> £55,000 to £65,000 office based, Robert Half are really pleased to recruit for a leading services businesses that has operations throughout the UK.</p><p><strong>Stock </strong>and<strong> manufacturing </strong>experience would be ideal</p><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager will play a key role in delivering robust financial reporting and controls, with a strong focus on <strong>contract profitability analysis, Month-end </strong>Accounting and group consolidation<strong> </strong>. The role is responsible for accurate, timely accounting, supporting business performance through insightful reporting, and driving improvements in processes, cost control, and manufacturing accounting. The post-holder will also support site performance in Birmingham and assist the CFO with projects and system upgrades.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead on contract profitability reporting and analysis, presenting findings to management and supporting performance reviews.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller in management accounts for three entities and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Investigate and explain month-end variances.</li><li>Prepare group consolidation (P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow) and monthly reporting packs.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany balances monthly.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting across group entities.</li><li>Birmingham (1 day/week):</li><ul><li>Support site management to improve performance</li><li>Credit control, stock takes, and cost control</li><li>Develop manufacturing accounting and manage R&D tax credits</li></ul><li>Maintain and review reconciliations, escalating issues promptly.</li><li>Lead on budgets and forecasts with CFO/FC.</li><li>Assist in statutory accounts, compliance, and banking submissions.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support financial system upgrades.</li><li>Undertake projects to modernise financial services.</li><li>Support CFO with ad hoc tasks.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional:</strong> Occasional out-of-hours work, training requirements, DBS check, adherence to policies, and PPE when required.</p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>AAT or ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified</li><li>A Levels or equivalent</li><li>Strong bookkeeping and management accounting experience</li><li>Proven analytical skills, including contract profitability and financial statement preparation</li><li>Experience with integrated finance systems (ledger, payments, debtors)</li><li>Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills</li><li>High attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication and people skills</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in facilities management, construction, health, or social care</li><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified</li><li>NetSuite and multi-site reporting experience</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDc4ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="146" data-end="308"><strong data-start="146" data-end="160">Job Title:</strong> Commercial Finance Business Partner <br data-start="184" / data-end="187"> <strong data-start="187" data-end="200">Location:</strong> Hybrid - with some travel required to head office and regional sites<br / data-end="272" data-start="269"> <strong data-start="272" data-end="285">Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full-Time</p><p data-end="669" data-start="310"><strong data-end="329" data-start="310">The Opportunity</strong></p><p data-start="310" data-end="669">Robert Half are proud to be supporting a leading Global Business within the consumer goods sector that supplies world class brands as they continue their growth journey. This newly created role sits within their Customer Supply Chain function and offers the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping financial insight, governance, and decision-making across logistics and commercial operations</p><p data-start="989" data-end="1324"><strong data-end="1001" data-start="989">The Role</strong></p><p data-end="1324" data-start="989">As a Commercial Finance Business Partner - Supply Chain, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing financial leadership and analysis to ensure both service resilience and cost efficiency. You will be responsible for reporting, forecasting and supporting decision-making, while driving value through actionable insights.</p><ul data-start="693" data-end="987"><li data-start="923" data-end="987"><p data-end="1012" data-start="977"><strong data-start="977" data-end="1010">Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul data-start="1013" data-end="1525"><li data-start="1013" data-end="1111"><p data-start="1015" data-end="1111">Delivering financial analysis and insight against budget, forecast and prior year performance.</p></li><li data-start="1112" data-end="1214"><p data-start="1114" data-end="1214">Partnering with supply chain leadership to identify risks, opportunities and process improvements.</p></li><li data-start="1215" data-end="1280"><p data-end="1280" data-start="1217">Ensuring robust financial governance across the supply chain.</p></li><li data-start="1281" data-end="1372"><p data-start="1283" data-end="1372">Supporting strategy development across capacity, service, quality, compliance and cost.</p></li><li data-end="1452" data-start="1373"><p data-end="1452" data-start="1375">Driving harmonisation of processes and ways of working within the function.</p></li><li data-start="1453" data-end="1525"><p data-end="1525" data-start="1455">Coaching and developing finance colleagues to build team capability.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1551" data-start="1532"><strong data-end="1549" data-start="1536">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="1552" data-end="1969"><li data-end="1615" data-start="1552"><p data-start="1554" data-end="1615">CIMA (or equivalent) qualified, or qualified by experience.</p></li><li data-end="1659" data-start="1616"><p data-end="1659" data-start="1618">Strong financial and commercial acumen.</p></li><li data-end="1753" data-start="1660"><p data-start="1662" data-end="1753">Experience in a matrix-based organisation (supply chain or logistics exposure desirable).</p></li><li data-end="1814" data-start="1754"><p data-start="1756" data-end="1814">Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.</p></li><li data-end="1885" data-start="1815"><p data-end="1885" data-start="1817">Proven ability to challenge constructively and drive improvements.</p></li><li data-start="1886" data-end="1969"><p data-start="1888" data-end="1969">Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1996" data-start="1976"><strong data-start="1980" data-end="1994">Why Apply?</strong></h3><p data-start="1997" data-end="2247">This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation at a time of transformation and growth. If you are passionate about driving financial performance and influencing business outcomes, this role offers the platform to make a real impact.</p><h3 data-end="2279" data-start="2254"><strong data-end="2277" data-start="2258">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2580" data-start="2280"><li data-end="2321" data-start="2280"><p data-start="2282" data-end="2321">Competitive salary with annual bonus.</p></li><li data-end="2373" data-start="2322"><p data-start="2324" data-end="2373">Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing support.</p></li><li data-start="2374" data-end="2428"><p data-start="2376" data-end="2428">Life assurance and enhanced pension contributions.</p></li><li data-end="2460" data-start="2429"><p data-start="2431" data-end="2460">Generous holiday allowance.</p></li><li data-end="2514" data-start="2461"><p data-end="2514" data-start="2463">Access to flexible lifestyle and retail benefits.</p></li><li data-start="2515" data-end="2580"><p data-start="2517" data-end="2580">Opportunities for professional development and career growth.</p></li></ul></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDY1MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with a Healthcare Manufacture to recruit for a Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead and enhance our organisation's resilience strategy.</p><p>This role will focus on planning, developing, and executing robust Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity processes within a complex Azure-based environment.</p><br><br>Responsibilities:<br><br><ul><li>Lead the planning and development of DR and BC testing services, ensuring structured and repeatable processes.</li><li>Collaborate with operations teams to align recovery strategies with business requirements.</li><li>Identify and address gaps impacting DR/BC readiness, documenting improvements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage DR and BC test schedules, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>Maintain and improve DR/BC documentation, including runbooks, recovery plans, test frameworks, and impact analyses.</li><li>Facilitate DR and BC drills and simulations, capturing lessons learned and implementing improvements.</li><li>Support audits, compliance checks, and risk assessments related to DR and BC.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 year's experience in IT infrastructure, DR coordination, or business continuity.</li><li>Strong background in planning and service development, not just execution.</li><li>Solid understanding of backup, replication, failover, and recovery technologies.</li><li>Hands-on experience with DR/BC tools such as Zerto, Veeam, Commvault, Azure Site Recovery, ServiceNow.</li><li>Familiarity with frameworks like ITIL and ISO 22301.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Organisation:</strong></p><ul><li>Initial 12 Month Contract </li><li>Hybrid Working | Surrey based </li><li>Global Healthcare Manufacturer </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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuODE1MDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
