<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><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>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Data Engineer on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p>Looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our growing data platform team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising large-scale data pipelines and services that power analytics, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across the business. This role is heavily cloud-focused (AWS) and requires strong expertise in Python, Spark, and relational databases.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance data pipelines and workflows.</li><li>Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python for data ingestion, transformation, and processing.</li><li>Optimise and fine-tune query performance on Aurora Postgres and other relational databases.</li><li>Architect and manage data solutions on AWS using serverless technologies such as Lambda, Glue, Glue Data Catalog, EMR serverless, and API Gateway.</li><li>Implement and manage large-scale data processing with Spark (Iceberg tables in S3, Gold layer in Aurora Postgres).</li><li>Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure data availability, accessibility, and reliability.</li><li>Design and maintain robust data models that align with business and financial domain requirements.</li><li>Ensure best practices for data security, governance, and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Python development skills, with experience writing clean, extensible, and testable code.</li><li>Proven experience with relational databases (Aurora Postgres preferred), including performance optimisation.</li><li>Extensive AWS experience, particularly with serverless data engineering tools (Lambda, Glue, Glue Data Catalog, EMR serverless, API Gateway, S3).</li><li>Solid Spark experience with large-scale data pipelines and data lakehouse architectures (Iceberg format a plus).</li><li>Hands-on experience with data modelling and designing scalable data architectures.</li><li>Strong understanding of the financial domain (preferred but not mandatory).</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - London based </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjYwNzg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a AWS Data Architect on a contract basis - Hybrid working - London based </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The AWS Data Architect will design and architect end-to-end data solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.</li><li>Lead the development of frameworks, standards, and best practices for data engineering and architecture.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.</li><li>Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to development teams.</li><li>Ensure adherence to SDLC, deployment, and change management processes.</li><li>Partner with solution architects and developers to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The AWS Data Architect will have strong Python development skills (must be able to design and write clean, maintainable, and testable code).</li><li><p data-start="1589" style="display: inline !important;" data-end="1640">Extensive AWS expertise, particularly across:</p></li></ul><ol><li>Lambda</li><li>Glue</li><li>Glue Data Catalog</li><li>EMR services</li><li>API Gateway</li></ol><ul><li>Relational database experience with Aurora Postgres (including query performance tuning).</li><li>Spark experience, including pipelines using Spark on data stored in iceberg table format in S3 and federated through Aurora Postgres.</li><li>Proven experience with data modeling, medallion/lakehouse architectures, and financial domain familiarity.</li><li>Ability to solve problems independently and deliver frameworks/solutions with minimal guidance.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - London based </li><li>15 month long 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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjY3NjM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Technology are assisting a market leading financial services organisation to recruit a Endpoint Engineer on a contract basis - Fully remote - UK based </p><p>The Endpoint Engineer will take ownership of our endpoint ecosystem and drive improvements in device management, security, and automation. You'll be the go-to expert for managing and engineering endpoint solutions across a primarily Mac- and Google-based environment, ensuring our people have a seamless and secure technology experience.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Endpoint Administration: Manage and maintain endpoint systems including JAMF, SCCM, and Google Workspace, ensuring devices are updated, secure, and compliant.</li><li>Engineering & Automation: Develop workflows, scripts, and integrations (primarily using Python) to automate routine tasks, improve efficiency, and add value across the business.</li><li>Device Management: Lead the modernisation of our Mac environment, including rolling out updates and enforcing security standards.</li><li>Workspace Management: Bring structure and governance to a largely unmanaged Google Workspace environment, implementing policies and best practices.</li><li>Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Security, and wider business stakeholders to align endpoint strategies with business needs.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance endpoint systems and user experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>The Endpoint Engineer will have proven experience in endpoint administration with strong skills in JAMF and Google Workspace.</li><li>Comfortable working in a Mac-first environment, with additional exposure to SCCM and Windows endpoints a plus.</li><li>Solid understanding of endpoint security and compliance standards.</li><li>Strong technical awareness with the ability to script and automate using Python (or similar).</li><li>Experience modernising outdated environments and implementing structured governance.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Market leading financial services organisation with offices in London</li><li>Fully remote working </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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjA0NTc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst on behalf of a specialist Service business with offices based in Welwyn Garden City.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Analyst you will work closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and take responsibility for supporting the business in making informed, financially sound decisions. You will be responsible for driving insight across revenue, labour, and operational expenditure - working closely with stakeholders to bridge the gap between finance and operations. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Deliver clear, actionable analysis across core topics such as Revenue, Labour, and Operating Expenses (OpEx).</li><li>Partner with operational teams to translate insights into meaningful actions, embedding financial understanding and accountability at all levels.</li><li>Build strong relationships across departments to bridge the gap between operational activity and monthly P&L performance.</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration and transparency, promoting knowledge sharing and proactive problem-solving.</li><li>Support and influence commercial decision-making through robust modelling, business case development, and scenario planning.</li><li>Lead ad-hoc deep dives and analysis aligned to new initiatives, tracking business case performance and ROI.</li><li>Develop and maintain reporting tools and dashboards to improve visibility of key metrics.</li><li>Identify trends, risks, and opportunities - delivering proactive recommendations to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Qualified o Accountant with a strong analytical mindset and an ability to distil complex data into clear insight looking for a new challenge within a profitable and fast paced business with operations across the UK. The role will be based Hybrid 2-3 days in the office.</p><p>Company</p><p>The business is working through high growth and works across a strong customer base within the UK.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role o Financial Analyst based in Welwyn Garden City is offering a salary of £45-60K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTk3MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Commercial Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will report to the Head of Commercial Accounting and take responsibility for the management and cost accounting for the business, sales and performance analysis and support across financial control and accounting teams. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Monthly reconciliation of all control, balance sheet and bank accounts.</li><li>Management of all accounting accruals and prepayments</li><li>Raw Material and Stock Management</li><li>Standard Costing</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Data and analysis management</li><li>Factory and Plant support and efficiency improvement </li><li>Bill of materials</li><li>Labour recovery rate reporting</li><li>Staff management and development</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You can be Qualified or QBE but you MUST have experience of working across a manufacturing/product based business or within a Service/WIP lead environment. This is an excellent newly created role to work within an interesting organisation which works across a specialist field.</p><p>Company</p><p>The business is at the forefront of technology and change within its market. Role of Commercial Finance Manager is newly created and offers an excellent growth opportunity for someone with experience across manufacturing or similar industries.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Commercial Finance Manager in Milton Keynes will be based 5 days in the office initially with a review period once up to speed. Salary is up to 75K Depending 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjA2MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Analyst on behalf of a specialist Sales and Service business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Analyst you will support commercial reporting, financial planning and reporting for the UK and European business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Financial Planning and forecasting and variance analysis for the European region</li><li>Providing financial insights to stakeholders across the business through effective business partnering .</li><li>Dashboard reporting</li><li>MI and analysis to support decisions</li><li>Explanations of variances against budget and forecast</li><li>Core reporting</li><li>Cost analysis</li><li>Margin reporting</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will Ideally be Qualified or close to Qualifying looking for a new larger Financial Analysis position within a growing product based sales business with exposure across the UK and Europe. This is a critical role in the ongoing change and development of the organisation.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business has been growing exponentially in recent years due to consumer and market conditions and demand. It will continue to grow for the foreseeable and offers excellent career development and progression.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Financial Analyst is based in Milton Keynes and offers a Hybrid Working environment with potential travel across the UK and Europe and is offering a salary of £45-60K DOE.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDk4NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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 data-start="104" data-end="149"><strong data-end="118" data-start="104">Job Title:</strong> Transactions Finance Manager </p><p data-end="252" data-start="151"><strong data-start="151" data-end="164">Location:</strong> Bedfordshire - office-based with flexibility/hybrid working available after probation</p><p data-end="540" data-start="254"><strong data-end="273" data-start="254">Company - </strong>Robert Half are working for a world class institution to recruit for a Transactions Finance Manager based in Bedfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary between £40,000 - £45,000</strong></p><p>Generous benefits are:</p><ul><li>Life Cover</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts</li><li>Recognition awards</li><li>Healthcare cashback plans</li><li>Generous holiday benefits</li><li>Contributory pension schemes</li><li>Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.</li><li>Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.</li></ul><p data-start="900" data-end="922">Job Description:</p><ul data-start="923" data-end="1924"><li data-start="923" data-end="1008"><p data-start="925" data-end="1008">Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions (4 direct reports).</p></li><li data-start="1009" data-end="1123"><p data-end="1123" data-start="1011">Monitor, maintain, and improve departmental KPIs, including DSO, credit note analysis, and invoices processed.</p></li><li data-end="1202" data-start="1124"><p data-end="1202" data-start="1126">Build and forecast weekly receipts and payments for the next 13 weeks.</p></li><li data-end="1242" data-start="1203"><p data-end="1242" data-start="1205">Review monthly reconciliations.</p></li><li data-start="1243" data-end="1291"><p data-end="1291" data-start="1245">Organize team resources during busy periods.</p></li><li data-start="1292" data-end="1335"><p data-end="1335" data-start="1294">Review payment runs and processing.</p></li><li data-start="1336" data-end="1382"><p data-end="1382" data-start="1338">Review and improve departmental processes.</p></li><li data-end="1440" data-start="1383"><p data-start="1385" data-end="1440">Lead weekly team meetings to maintain high standards.</p></li><li data-end="1509" data-start="1441"><p data-start="1443" data-end="1509">Provide reports on overdue customer debt and payment issues.</p></li><li data-start="1510" data-end="1574"><p data-start="1512" data-end="1574">Ensure rotation of knowledge and experience across the team.</p></li><li data-end="1625" data-start="1575"><p data-start="1577" data-end="1625">Serve as a point of escalation for issues.</p></li><li data-end="1700" data-start="1626"><p data-start="1628" data-end="1700">Prepare and analyze periodic AP balances and vendor spend reports.</p></li><li data-start="1701" data-end="1773"><p data-end="1773" data-start="1703">Support key change initiatives and drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li data-end="1843" data-start="1774"><p data-end="1843" data-start="1776">Provide other ad-hoc reporting to line managers and stakeholders.</p></li><li data-end="1924" data-start="1844"><p data-start="1846" data-end="1924">Act in accordance with organizational behaviors and values at all times.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1965" data-start="1931">Qualifications & Experience:</p><ul data-start="1966" data-end="2225"><li data-start="1966" data-end="2048"><p data-end="2048" data-start="1968">Previous transactional experience and readiness to manage a team/function.</p></li><li data-start="2049" data-end="2117"><p data-start="2051" data-end="2117">Demonstrable examples of continuous improvement initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="2118" data-end="2174"><p data-start="2120" data-end="2174">Knowledge of P2P and/or R2R processes and risks.</p></li><li data-end="2225" data-start="2175"><p data-end="2225" data-start="2177">Experience managing P2P and R2R processes.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2989" data-start="2966">Additional Notes:</p><ul data-end="3157" data-start="2990"><li data-end="3096" data-start="2990"><p data-end="3096" data-start="2992">Candidates must provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in.</p></li><li data-end="3157" data-start="3097"><p data-end="3157" data-start="3099">Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjk0NjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="294" data-start="100"><strong data-start="100" data-end="133">Finance Manager - 6 Month FTC</strong><br / data-start="133" data-end="136"> <strong data-end="149" data-start="136">Location:</strong> Onsite, near Peterborough (5 days per week, no hybrid option)<br data-end="214" data-start="211" /> <strong data-start="214" data-end="225">Salary:</strong> £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (pro rata)<br / data-start="264" data-end="267"> <strong data-start="267" data-end="282">Start date:</strong> Immediate</p><p data-start="296" data-end="686">Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established business based near Peterborough to recruit an experienced <strong data-end="441" data-start="422">Finance Manager</strong> on a <strong data-start="447" data-end="478">6-month fixed-term contract</strong>. This is a fully onsite role, with no flexibility on working arrangements, offering an exciting opportunity for an accomplished finance professional to step into a pivotal role within the finance function.</p><h3 data-start="688" data-end="714">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="715" data-end="1465"><li data-start="715" data-end="1000"><p data-end="741" data-start="717"><strong data-end="739" data-start="717">Payroll Management</strong></p><ul data-start="744" data-end="1000"><li data-start="744" data-end="836"><p data-start="746" data-end="836">Collate and validate payroll information (e.g. overtime, sickness reports, adjustments).</p></li><li data-start="839" data-end="889"><p data-start="841" data-end="889">Accurately input data into the payroll system.</p></li><li data-start="892" data-end="1000"><p data-end="1000" data-start="894">Liaise with and validate reports from external payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payments.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1257" data-start="1002"><p data-start="1004" data-end="1025"><strong data-start="1004" data-end="1023">Month-End Close</strong></p><ul data-start="1028" data-end="1257"><li data-end="1093" data-start="1028"><p data-end="1093" data-start="1030">Lead the month-end process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p></li><li data-start="1096" data-end="1176"><p data-end="1176" data-start="1098">Prepare and review accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li data-end="1257" data-start="1179"><p data-end="1257" data-start="1181">Provide clear reporting and commentary to senior stakeholders as required.</p></li></ul></li><li data-end="1465" data-start="1259"><p data-end="1283" data-start="1261"><strong data-end="1281" data-start="1261">Team Development</strong></p><ul data-end="1465" data-start="1286"><li data-start="1286" data-end="1345"><p data-end="1345" data-start="1288">Mentor and train an Assistant Finance Business Partner.</p></li><li data-end="1465" data-start="1348"><p data-start="1350" data-end="1465">Support their development to take on month-end duties and payroll processing confidently after the contract ends.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3 data-end="1482" data-start="1467">About You</h3><ul data-start="1483" data-end="1938"><li data-end="1544" data-start="1483"><p data-start="1485" data-end="1544">A fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).</p></li><li data-end="1640" data-start="1545"><p data-end="1640" data-start="1547">Minimum of <strong data-start="1558" data-end="1600">5 years' post-qualification experience</strong> in a finance manager or similar role.</p></li><li data-end="1708" data-start="1641"><p data-end="1708" data-start="1643">Proven, recent, hands-on experience managing payroll processes.</p></li><li data-end="1799" data-start="1709"><p data-end="1799" data-start="1711">Strong technical accounting knowledge with a track record of running month-end closes.</p></li><li data-end="1855" data-start="1800"><p data-end="1855" data-start="1802">Confident in mentoring and upskilling team members.</p></li><li data-start="1856" data-end="1938"><p data-start="1858" data-end="1938">Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to start immediately.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1953" data-start="1940">Package</h3><ul data-end="2105" data-start="1954"><li data-start="1954" data-end="1995"><p data-end="1995" data-start="1956">Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (pro rata).</p></li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2022"><p data-start="1998" data-end="2022">Contract: 6-month FTC.</p></li><li data-start="2023" data-end="2083"><p data-start="2025" data-end="2083">Location: Onsite near Peterborough, <strong data-end="2080" data-start="2061">5 days per week</strong>.</p></li><li data-end="2105" data-start="2084"><p data-start="2086" data-end="2105">Start: Immediate.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjUxOTM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="185" data-end="426"><strong data-end="209" data-start="185">Interim FP&A Analyst</strong><br data-start="209" data-end="212" /> <strong data-start="212" data-end="225">Location:</strong> Spalding - 5 days per week on site<br data-end="263" data-start="260" /> <strong data-start="263" data-end="276">Day Rate:</strong> £350-£400 per day (inside IR35)<br / data-start="309" data-end="312"> <strong data-start="312" data-end="332">Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 months (with potential to extend)<br data-end="373" data-start="370" /> <strong data-start="373" data-end="383">Start:</strong> Immediate<br data-end="396" data-start="393" /> <strong data-end="424" data-start="396">Exclusive to Robert Half</strong></p><p data-start="428" data-end="834"><strong data-end="447" data-start="428">The Opportunity</strong><br / data-end="450" data-start="447"> Robert Half are working exclusively on an interim assignment for an experienced Finance Professional to take on a hands-on FP&A Manager role for a fast-paced organisation based in Spalding. This is a critical position that will ensure continuity of financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes while supporting senior leadership with robust analysis and decision-making.</p><p data-end="862" data-start="836"><strong data-end="860" data-start="836">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1945" data-start="863"><li data-end="961" data-start="863"><p data-end="961" data-start="865">Lead and manage the delivery of all financial forecasting, reporting, and analysis activities.</p></li><li data-end="1075" data-start="962"><p data-end="1075" data-start="964">Consolidate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reporting, providing timely insights to senior management.</p></li><li data-end="1190" data-start="1076"><p data-start="1078" data-end="1190">Oversee forecasting cycles including 13-week trackers, quarterly forecasts, and longer-term business planning.</p></li><li data-start="1191" data-end="1307"><p data-start="1193" data-end="1307">Support product costing, pricing, and variance analysis in collaboration with operational and procurement teams.</p></li><li data-start="1308" data-end="1408"><p data-end="1408" data-start="1310">Deliver clear and actionable insight into business performance, cost drivers, and margin trends.</p></li><li data-start="1409" data-end="1486"><p data-start="1411" data-end="1486">Assist with capital investment appraisals, forecasts, and spend tracking.</p></li><li data-start="1487" data-end="1626"><p data-end="1626" data-start="1489">Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure accurate, consistent, and insightful financial information is available for decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="1627" data-end="1740"><p data-end="1740" data-start="1629">Maintain strong controls and governance standards, ensuring compliance with group and statutory requirements.</p></li><li data-start="1741" data-end="1837"><p data-end="1837" data-start="1743">Support transformation, process improvement, and standardisation initiatives across finance.</p></li><li data-end="1945" data-start="1838"><p data-start="1840" data-end="1945">Provide guidance and leadership to the local FP&A team, ensuring effective performance and development.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1962" data-start="1947"><strong data-end="1960" data-start="1947">About You</strong></p><ul data-end="2546" data-start="1963"><li data-end="2060" data-start="1963"><p data-end="2060" data-start="1965">Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent with strong post-qualification experience.</p></li><li data-end="2182" data-start="2061"><p data-start="2063" data-end="2182">Proven track record in financial planning & analysis, ideally within a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.</p></li><li data-start="2183" data-end="2279"><p data-end="2279" data-start="2185">Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate financial data into meaningful insight.</p></li><li data-end="2387" data-start="2280"><p data-start="2282" data-end="2387">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.</p></li><li data-start="2388" data-end="2452"><p data-end="2452" data-start="2390">Proficiency with financial ERP and business reporting tools.</p></li><li data-end="2546" data-start="2453"><p data-end="2546" data-start="2455">Hands-on, resilient, and comfortable working to tight deadlines in a dynamic 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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjgyMTc4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="642" data-start="303">Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established business based in <strong data-end="389" data-start="382">Ely</strong> who are seeking a <strong data-end="433" data-start="408">Management Accountant</strong> to join their finance team on a <strong data-end="485" data-start="466">temporary basis</strong> to cover a period of sickness leave. This assignment will initially run for <strong data-end="574" data-start="562">3 months</strong>, with a strong potential for extension depending on business needs.</p><h3 data-start="644" data-end="660"><strong data-start="648" data-end="660">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="661" data-end="964">Reporting directly to the <strong data-start="687" data-end="717">Group Financial Controller</strong>, you will take ownership of the <strong data-end="781" data-start="750">monthly management accounts</strong> process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of financial information. You'll play a key role in supporting ongoing reporting and providing insights to assist management decisions.</p><h3 data-end="994" data-start="966"><strong data-start="970" data-end="994">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="995" data-end="1385"><li data-start="995" data-end="1060"><p data-start="997" data-end="1060">Preparation and completion of <strong data-end="1058" data-start="1027">monthly management accounts</strong></p></li><li data-end="1144" data-start="1061"><p data-start="1063" data-end="1144">Performing <strong data-end="1095" data-start="1074">variance analysis</strong> and preparing commentary for senior management</p></li><li data-start="1145" data-end="1200"><p data-start="1147" data-end="1200">Supporting <strong data-end="1187" data-start="1158">budgeting and forecasting</strong> activities</p></li><li data-start="1201" data-end="1249"><p data-end="1249" data-start="1203">Performing <strong data-end="1247" data-start="1214">balance sheet reconciliations</strong></p></li><li data-start="1250" data-end="1303"><p data-start="1252" data-end="1303">Assisting with <strong data-start="1267" data-end="1301">year-end and audit preparation</strong></p></li><li data-end="1385" data-start="1304"><p data-end="1385" data-start="1306">Providing <strong data-end="1345" data-start="1316">ad hoc financial analysis</strong> and support to the wider finance team</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1387" data-end="1407"><strong data-start="1391" data-end="1407">Your Profile</strong></h3><ul data-start="1408" data-end="1771"><li data-start="1408" data-end="1490"><p data-end="1490" data-start="1410"><strong data-end="1451" data-start="1410">Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)</strong> or <strong data-start="1455" data-end="1488">QBE (Qualified by Experience)</strong></p></li><li data-end="1561" data-start="1491"><p data-end="1561" data-start="1493">Proven experience in management accounting and month-end processes</p></li><li data-end="1599" data-start="1562"><p data-end="1599" data-start="1564">Strong <strong data-start="1571" data-end="1580">Excel</strong> skills essential</p></li><li data-start="1600" data-end="1655"><p data-end="1655" data-start="1602">Experience with <strong data-end="1630" data-start="1618">Sage 200</strong> is highly advantageous</p></li><li data-start="1656" data-end="1722"><p data-start="1658" data-end="1722">Excellent attention to detail and ability to work autonomously</p></li><li data-start="1723" data-end="1771"><p data-start="1725" data-end="1771"><strong data-end="1750" data-start="1725">Available immediately</strong> or on short notice</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1790" data-start="1773"><strong data-end="1790" data-start="1777">The Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="1981" data-start="1791"><li data-start="1791" data-end="1853"><p data-end="1853" data-start="1793"><strong data-start="1793" data-end="1809">Hourly rate:</strong> £20-25 per hour (depending on experience)</p></li><li data-start="1854" data-end="1917"><p data-end="1917" data-start="1856"><strong data-start="1856" data-end="1869">Location:</strong> Ely - <strong data-start="1876" data-end="1915">Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)</strong></p></li><li data-end="1981" data-start="1918"><p data-end="1981" data-start="1920"><strong data-start="1920" data-end="1940">Contract length:</strong> 3 months, with potential for extension</p></li></ul><p data-start="1983" data-end="2128">If you're an experienced Management Accountant looking for your next temporary opportunity and can start immediately, 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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjcxMDk3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Debt Recovery Officer for an outsourced service client based in Welwyn.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Debt Recovery Officer you will work with Private individuals and Businesses to recover funds in relation to Council Tax. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Manage business and residential accounts;</li><li>Liaise with businesses and residents;</li><li>Undertake housekeeping reports and exercises;</li><li>Undertake debt chasing and control recovery;</li><li>Timely and accurate action of client requests;</li><li>To support operational service delivery to clients;</li></ul><ul><li>Comply with corporate HR and Health & Safety policies and procedures;</li><li>Support\mentor colleagues with their development;</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally have previous administration experience within a Council or Housing Association setting where you are used to dealing with customers and work to provide amicable solutions to debt. You will be customer focused, influential and committed to achieving customer care.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Debt Recovery Officer is based on a Hybrid basis working from home regularly and with 6-8 days within the office in Welwyn. Debt recovery office will be paying a salary up to 26K and there is a Senior Debt Recovery Officer that pays up to £35K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDA2MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Financial Controller for our SME manufacturing client in Hertfordshire. The position will be hired on an interim basis for up to 6 months, with potential to become permanent. </p><p>The position of Financial Controller will be varied and require somebody with a hands-on approach, they key duties are as follows; </p><ul><li>Ensure integrity and control of primary financial systems</li><li>Maintain oversight and control of the balance sheet</li><li>Ensure compliance with Segregation of Duties</li><li>Manage provision calculations, including, Inventory provision and Capitalised material variance</li><li>Bad debt and credit notes. Generate E&O and bad debt reports quarterly</li><li>Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements</li><li>Coordinate and direct budget preparation and financial forecasts; report variances</li><li>Create and validate closing trial balances, including analysis and account reconciliations</li><li>Submit all payments and monthly reports to finance, along with sales and margin reporting</li><li>Prepare financial forecasts (P&L and Cash Flow)</li><li>Prepare annual budgets and support strategic planning</li><li>Deliver weekly site performance and cash flow reports</li><li>Oversee costing and inventory management</li><li>Perform cost roll-ups and daily part costing</li><li>Manage annual overhead rate calculations</li><li>Supervise perpetual and full stock counts, including reporting and aged stock disposals</li><li>Coordinate year-end audit with statutory auditors and support external audits, annual accounts preparation, and corporate tax filings.</li><li>Qualified Accountant - essential </li><li>Manufacturing / Engineering background - preferred </li></ul><p>The position of Financial Controller will be paying up to £70k equivalent, and will be hired on an hybrid working basis. This is considered an urgent requirement. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMDQ2NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Reporting Manager on behalf of a Large Service business with offices in Bedford .</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Group Reporting Manager you will be integral to the strengthening of the Financial Accounting and Controls team and to add value across the Core Financial Accounting and Consolidation needs of the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><p>* Owning and leading the monthly and annual group accounts</p><p>* Ownership of the ongoing development of controls and reporting procedures</p><p>* Group reporting</p><p>* Year end statutory accounts</p><p>* Corporation tax packs</p><p>* Balance sheet recs</p><p>* IFRS issues</p><p>* Team Management</p><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally with a Practice/Technical Background either looking to make your first move from Practice from Audit Manager level or will be a strong technical accountant within industry looking for your next challenge within a dynamic and developing organisation with massive plans for the future.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a Leader in its field and is on a massive development and change programme currently.The role of Group Reporting Manager is integral to this development and change.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Group Reporting Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid Basis and Offering a Salary of £50-70K+ 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODkxMzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="351" data-start="162"><strong data-end="236" data-start="162">Global Accounts Payable Administrator - 15 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)</strong><br / data-end="239" data-start="236"> <strong data-start="239" data-end="252">Location:</strong> North Cambridge (Hybrid - 3 days on-site, 2 days from home)<br data-start="312" data-end="315" /> <strong data-start="315" data-end="326">Salary:</strong> £30,000 - £35,000 p.a.</p><p data-start="353" data-end="669">Robert Half are recruiting on behalf of a client in North Cambridge who are seeking a <strong data-start="439" data-end="480">Global Accounts Payable Administrator</strong> to join their finance team on a <strong data-start="513" data-end="545">15-month fixed term contract</strong> (maternity cover). This is a hybrid role, offering the opportunity to work in a collaborative, international environment.</p><p data-end="1056" data-start="671">You will take responsibility for the <strong data-end="862" data-start="830">US accounts payable function</strong>, as well as credit card and virtual card administration. You'll also work alongside the UK Finance Assistant (responsible for GBP accounts payable) and provide support or cover when required.</p><h3 data-start="1058" data-end="1084">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="1085" data-end="2368"><li data-start="1085" data-end="1119"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1087">Supplier set-up and management</p></li><li data-end="1164" data-start="1120"><p data-end="1164" data-start="1122">Managing AP inboxes and handling queries</p></li><li data-end="1296" data-start="1165"><p data-start="1167" data-end="1296">Daily release of purchase orders in the ERP system (validating cost centres, project codes, purchase groups, and VAT treatment)</p></li><li data-end="1411" data-start="1297"><p data-start="1299" data-end="1411">Processing supplier invoices and pro formas against purchase orders, investigating and resolving discrepancies</p></li><li data-start="1412" data-end="1487"><p data-start="1414" data-end="1487">Liaising with operations to confirm receipt of goods prior to invoicing</p></li><li data-end="1576" data-start="1488"><p data-end="1576" data-start="1490">Identifying prepayments and allocating costs across periods when processing invoices</p></li><li data-end="1643" data-start="1577"><p data-start="1579" data-end="1643">Reviewing and managing open purchase orders and aged creditors</p></li><li data-end="1720" data-start="1644"><p data-start="1646" data-end="1720">Processing staff expense claims and credit card claims in the ERP system</p></li><li data-end="1816" data-start="1721"><p data-end="1816" data-start="1723">Monthly self-review and correction of transactions, including journals and expense vouchers</p></li><li data-end="1889" data-start="1817"><p data-end="1889" data-start="1819">Reconciling supplier statements and processing accruals at month-end</p></li><li data-end="1979" data-start="1890"><p data-start="1892" data-end="1979">Administering and reconciling virtual card platforms, processing receipts against POs</p></li><li data-start="1980" data-end="2068"><p data-start="1982" data-end="2068">Arranging invoice payments via online banking, including ad hoc and regular payments</p></li><li data-end="2112" data-start="2069"><p data-start="2071" data-end="2112">Creating and managing payment templates</p></li><li data-start="2113" data-end="2204"><p data-start="2115" data-end="2204">Posting and matching daily bank transactions and preparing monthly bank reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="2307" data-start="2205"><p data-start="2207" data-end="2307">Downloading invoices from supplier portals and assisting with system/process documentation updates</p></li><li data-start="2308" data-end="2368"><p data-end="2368" data-start="2310">Providing ad hoc support to the finance team as required</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2393" data-start="2370">Candidate Profile</h3><p data-end="2410" data-start="2394"><strong data-end="2408" data-start="2394">Essential:</strong></p><ul data-start="2411" data-end="2640"><li data-start="2411" data-end="2464"><p data-end="2464" data-start="2413">Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills</p></li><li data-start="2465" data-end="2517"><p data-start="2467" data-end="2517">Solid problem-solving and time management skills</p></li><li data-start="2518" data-end="2565"><p data-start="2520" data-end="2565">Confident communicator (written and verbal)</p></li></ul><p data-start="2642" data-end="2658"><strong data-end="2656" data-start="2642">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2798" data-start="2659"><li data-end="2697" data-start="2659"><p data-end="2697" data-start="2661">AAT Qualified (or working towards)</p></li><li data-start="2698" data-end="2764"><p data-end="2764" data-start="2700">Experience with multi-company, multi-currency AP</p></li><li data-end="2798" data-start="2765"><p data-start="2767" data-end="2798">Prior experience with IFS ERP</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2800" data-end="2814">Benefits</h3><p data-end="2908" data-start="2815">This role offers a strong benefits package, including:</p><ul data-start="2909" data-end="3267"><li data-end="2927" data-start="2909"><p data-end="2927" data-start="2911">Life insurance</p></li><li data-start="2928" data-end="2971"><p data-end="2971" data-start="2930">Private medical insurance and cash plan</p></li><li data-end="3013" data-start="2972"><p data-start="2974" data-end="3013">25 days' annual leave + bank holidays</p></li><li data-end="3057" data-start="3014"><p data-end="3057" data-start="3016">Enhanced employer pension contributions</p></li><li data-start="3151" data-end="3199"><p data-start="3153" data-end="3199">Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 from home)</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjU2MDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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><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><strong>EMEA Accountant - 6 Month FTC</strong><br /><strong>£40000-£45000 (+bonus) | Cambridge (Hybrid, 2 days office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a Cambridge-based client to recruit an <strong>EMEA</strong><strong> Accountant</strong> on a 6-month fixed term contract. This role offers a mix of office and remote working, with two days per week in the Cambridge head office.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll take ownership of financial close and reporting for international entities, working closely with local teams and external advisers. Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><p>Month-end close and management reporting</p></li><li><p>Transactional accounting (AP, AR, payroll, balance sheet recs)</p></li><li><p>Managing relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and payroll providers</p></li><li><p>Supporting KPI, carbon footprint, and management reporting</p></li><li><p>Contributing to systems and process improvements</p></li></ul><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li><p>Recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 2+ years' post-qualification experience</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Confident Excel and business systems user</p></li><li><p>International exposure and/or software sector experience advantageous</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of IFRS 15 revenue recognition and French language skills highly desirable</p></li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated self-starter who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI2NDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1>Finance Assistant - Entry Level</h1><p>Broxbourne | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Great Benefits</p><p>Are you looking to start your career in finance? Do you have a head for numbers and an eye for detail? Join a dynamic and creative media business in Broxbourne as our new Finance Assistant - where you'll gain hands-on experience and real responsibility from day one.</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p>As a Finance Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your skills across a broad range of accounting functions while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p>You'll be involved in:</p><ul><li>Processing invoices, expenses and payments</li><li>Assisting with month-end reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities</li><li>Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers</li></ul><p>We'll give you the tools, training and support to develop your career in finance - whether you're a recent graduate, studying AAT, or looking to take your first professional step.</p><h2>About You</h2><p>We're looking for someone who is:</p><ul><li>Keen to learn and grow within a finance or accounting role</li><li>Organised, detail-focused and comfortable with numbers</li><li>A confident communicator who enjoys working as part of a team</li><li>Proficient with Excel and basic accounting systems (training provided)</li></ul><p>Previous finance experience isn't essential - what matters most is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.</p><h2>Why Join Us?</h2><ul><li>Be part of a creative, fast-moving media company</li><li>Gain exposure to a variety of finance tasks and projects</li><li>Supportive team culture with mentoring and training opportunities</li><li>Hybrid working available after initial training period</li><li>Excellent prospects for progression</li></ul><p>If you're ready to launch your finance career in an exciting industry, 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/V2lsbGlhbS5Ccmlja2hpbGwuNjMzNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">