<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accountant on behalf of a Firm of Accountants based in Hertford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Accountant you will work with a growing firm primarily to assist with outsourced accounting duties for owner managed businesses and larger groups covering tasks such as Book-Keeping, MTD, VAT returns and outsourced Payroll. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing workflow to meet deadlines</li><li>Accurate recording of all financial transactions through ledger postings, nominal journals, bank reconciliations etc</li><li>Processing client records to software including Sage, QuickBooks & Xero</li><li>Payroll cover to assist the full time payroll clerk</li><li>Payroll processing when required using Employment Hero</li><li>Calculate & make adjustments for depreciation, prepayments, accruals & tax provision</li><li>File VAT and MTD returns with HMRC & within accounting data</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an AAT Qualified or QBE Accountant with SME Accounting experience and ideally having worked in a firm of accountants specifically looking after outsourced accounts. You will be interpersonally effective with the ability to deal with clients directly. Although a small part of the role Payroll experience is also required in addition to the strong book-keeping skills.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Accountant is working 5 days in the office per week and offering a salary of £35-45K 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDIwMjkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Management Accountant for 6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Management Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate regular supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate, authorised, and made on time.</li><li>Oversee the processing, coding, and posting of supplier invoices and payments.</li><li>Manage purchase orders and ensure appropriate controls are in place for purchasing and invoice approval.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier accounts and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.</li><li>Ensure supplier balances and payment records are regularly reconciled.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead the month-end close process, ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare and review month-end cost reporting, with particular emphasis on food and beverage costs.</li><li>Maintain accurate accounting records, including general ledger and stock accounts.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.</li><li>Manage accruals, prepayments, and stock adjustments as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure fixed asset accounting is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.</li><li>Monitor daily cash positions and provide visibility of available funds and upcoming payment commitments.</li><li>Oversee banking activities, including the posting and reconciliation of payments.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.</li><li>Work closely with the MD to provide timely updates on cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain accurate stock accounting records and ensure stock movements and adjustments are correctly reflected in the accounts.</li><li>Review stock accruals and ensure costs are recognised in the correct accounting periods.</li><li>Work with operational teams to investigate cost variances and improve financial reporting accuracy.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p> </p><p>The successful interim Management Accountant will have 2+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £21-£25p/h + Holiday (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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjE0MzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 3-6 Months Interim<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £180 per day</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support a busy finance function during a period of increased workload. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls and supporting month-end processes.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>VAT returns and statutory reporting support.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and key stakeholders as required.</li><li>Support process improvements across the finance function.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant position.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts.</li><li>Good Excel skills and attention to detail.</li><li>AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified.</li><li>Available at short notice and able to hit the ground running.</li></ul><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzAwODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Kidlington</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior Management Accountant</strong> (Finance Manager). The Senior Management Accountant will receive a base salary up to <strong>£56,300</strong> along with an attractive benefits package including <strong>mostly remote working</strong>; 1-2 days a week in the office max.</p><p> </p><p>This role is in the <strong>public sector</strong>; however, the hiring manager has <strong>no preference</strong> between <strong>public and private sector</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>This role will have 3 direct reports. <strong>Strong leadership</strong> is highly desirable for the role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Own the month-end process, ensuring timetables are adhered to and producing accurate management accounts and reporting packs, including outturn and commentary, within agreed SLAs.</li><li>Oversee compliance and income generation, leading on grant returns and working with business leads to ensure accuracy, meet deadlines and maximise cost recovery opportunities.</li><li>Ensure relevant financial analysis, information requests and statutory returns are completed accurately and within deadlines.</li><li>Maintain and update the fixed asset register to support year-end close, ensuring compliance with capital policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Manage, develop and coach direct reports, setting clear objectives, supporting personal development and recognising achievements.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial controls are maintained.</li><li>Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audit, assisting the Finance Operations Manager in delivering the year-end timetable.</li><li>Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, proactively identifying improvements and supporting continuous development, systems enhancements and upskilling across the team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified/Part-qualified accountant to maintain professional standards and continuous development. Or qualified by experience.</li><li>Extremely analytical with strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret and analyse data, identifying and highlighting trends to infer meaning and facilitate action.</li><li>Proven line management experience and ability to coach and mentor staff.</li><li>Good communication and co-ordination skills with a customer-focused and results driven mentality.</li><li>Strong presentational skills and the ability to explain financial results and outputs to senior management.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading and supporting change and driving process improvement.</li><li>Demonstrate attention to detail and taking ownership of outputs.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzAzNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Accountant on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Financial Accountant you will assist with the UK accounting, tax and financial reporting including audit support, tax filings, technical accounting and controls. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Maintain strong financial controls over the balance sheet including accruals, provisions, working capital, liquidity,</li><li>Fixed assets, US GAAP and IFRS reporting</li><li>Produce annual statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP (FRS 102) and other regional reporting for branch locations.</li><li>Consolidations</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger balances</li><li>Coordinate intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Cash management including working capital</li><li>Responsible for the banking processes for all UK entities and branches.</li><li>Stock and inventory accounting</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements for all UK entities and branches in accordance with local GAAP.</li><li>Support the Corporate Tax team based in the US in the completion of all tax returns</li><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership, coordinate activities and manage direct and indirect reports</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with extensive financial accounting and reporting experience who can demonstrate a strong knowledge of US and UK GAAP (FRS 102), IFRS, JSOX, VAT and tax regulations. This is an excellent role within a fast moving and high growth business in Milton Keynes.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Financial Accountant is working on a Hybrid basis in Milton Keynes and offering a salary of £60-70K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uODgzMzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £55,000 - £65,000<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a well established and growing business based in Leeds, looking to appoint a commercially minded Management Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys producing high quality financial insight, partnering with stakeholders, and supporting strategic decision making.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support business performance.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with supporting commentary and analysis</li><li>Lead on balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy across the ledger</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Provide variance analysis and actionable financial insight to key stakeholders</li><li>Assist with year-end audit preparation and statutory reporting</li><li>Partner with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial understanding and control</li><li>Monitor costs, margins, and performance against budget</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency</li><li>Support cash flow forecasting and wider financial planning activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a management accounting or similar finance role</li><li>Strong month end and reporting experience</li><li>Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to business partner across departments</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £55,000 - £65,000</li><li>Plus bonus</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working options</li><li>Career development opportunities within a growing business</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjQ0MTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Temporary Accountant Role </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Abingdon (hybrid)</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 - 8 weeks</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £50,000 (hourly equivalent)</li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> Monday 12th October</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role will involve:</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing and supporting the Accounts Payable team</li><li>Handling and resolving complex supplier and payment queries</li><li>Managing payment runs and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Supporting with management accounts and wider month-end activities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience producing management accounts</li><li>Comfortable managing a small team</li><li>Happy to be hands on with Accounts Payable</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDY1NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Technical Accountant - Remote - 6 month assignment - up to £400/day </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a qualified accountant, for a 6 month assignment. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in strengthening financial governance, shaping accounting practices and driving continuous improvement across a complex, commercially focused business.</p><p>Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll be at the heart of financial reporting, audit coordination and governance. From advising on complex accounting matters to enhancing internal controls and influencing commercial decisions, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing your expertise in a challenging and varied environment.</p><p><strong>Key Details: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Technical Accountant</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £400/day (inside IR35), DOE</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: remote with occasional travel to Scotland, London and the South West</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 6 months</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li><strong>Leading audit coordination</strong> - managing and coordinating internal and external audits, ensuring deadlines are met and outputs are delivered to a high standard.</li><li><strong>Strengthening financial governance</strong> - supporting half-year and year-end reporting, preparing governance documentation and ensuring compliance with internal controls.</li><li><strong>Providing technical accounting expertise</strong> - preparing and reviewing technical accounting papers, interpreting accounting standards and advising finance teams on complex accounting matters, including IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li><strong>Influencing commercial decisions</strong> - analysing contract performance, challenging forecast assumptions and identifying unusual trends, financial risks and potential accounting issues.</li><li><strong>Driving continuous improvement</strong> - delivering assurance programmes, strengthening internal controls and identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.</li><li><strong>Developing accounting knowledge</strong> - creating technical guidance and delivering training to improve understanding of complex accounting concepts across the business.</li><li><strong>Partnering with senior stakeholders</strong> - collaborating with senior finance leaders, FP&A and Group Finance to develop controls, support new contract opportunities and enhance financial performance.</li><li><strong>Ensuring compliance</strong> - reviewing the application of accounting policies and overseeing adherence to contract review and governance requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul class="gflkrc gflkz5 gfllgi"><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience in practice, particularly within audit.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge, including experience with IFRS 15 and long-term commercial contracts.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation, engaging with stakeholders across multiple teams or locations.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate clear, actionable insights.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word, alongside experience in financial modelling.</li><li>The confidence to challenge assumptions, influence senior stakeholders and provide clear, constructive advice.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in improving processes, strengthening controls and enhancing financial reporting.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMzI3NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully office-based<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 per annum</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.</p><p>Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance team.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDAyOTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?</p><p>I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.</p><p>The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Month-end accounting:</strong> Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revenue recognition:</strong> Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multi-entity accounting:</strong> Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical accounting:</strong> Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax and audit:</strong> Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll and expenses:</strong> Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems and controls:</strong> Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><p>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.</p><p>Essential experience includes:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> in a finance or accounting role.</p></li><li><p>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.</p><p>Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.</p><h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Get involved in a major systems transition:</strong> Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broaden your technical experience:</strong> Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a growing business:</strong> The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop your career:</strong> Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Work with modern tools:</strong> The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Five days a week in the office.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date:</strong> Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Assistant Financial Accountant</p><p>Robert Half is helping a well-respected national charity, based in Bristol, find an Assistant Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role sits at the heart of a finance function that has just implemented a new finance system, and offers genuine breadth: month end, treasury, VAT and statutory reporting, all in one seat. If you want to broaden your technical accounting experience in an organisation with a strong sense of purpose, this Assistant Financial Accountant role is worth a look.</p><h1>Role</h1><ul><li>Carry out month end accounting processes with limited supervision, including journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Perform monthly bank reconciliations and own a set of balance sheet reconciliations end to end</li><li>Support daily treasury activity, cash flow forecasting and banking administration</li><li>Support the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and year end statutory accounts</li><li>Help maintain finance system master data and support process improvement across the finance function</li></ul><p>As Assistant Financial Accountant, you will work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, with real scope to get involved in treasury, compliance and systems work alongside core month end.</p><h1>Profile</h1><ul><li>AAT qualified, or part-qualified towards ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience</li><li>Experience of preparing balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Experience of preparing journals, including accruals and prepayments</li><li>Confident Excel user, comfortable with other Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with the organisational skills to manage competing deadlines</li></ul><p>This Assistant Financial Accountant role would suit someone who wants to learn, take on responsibility and work across the full breadth of a finance function.</p><h1>Company</h1><ul><li>A well-established national charity with a strong sense of purpose and a collaborative culture</li><li>A finance team that has recently modernised its systems and is actively improving how it works</li><li>A supportive environment with a genuine focus on development and progression</li><li>A diverse, inclusive organisation that values curiosity, creativity and collaboration</li><li>A role where you will be supported to broaden your technical accounting experience</li></ul><p>Joining as Assistant Financial Accountant, you would be part of a finance team building something better, not simply maintaining what already exists.</p><h1>Salary and Benefits</h1><ul><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with at least two days a week in the Bristol office</li><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Study support available for relevant professional qualifications</li></ul><p>This Assistant Financial Accountant package also includes the chance to broaden your experience across treasury, compliance and systems work.</p><p>To hear more contact !</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/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS4xMDEzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Forensic Accountant for our client in Hatfield, for a period of up to 6 months. </p><p>The position of Interim Forensic Accountant will require the following;</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant </li><li>Strong academic background</li><li>In depth, forensic analytical skills to investigate multiple data reports / reconciliations / discrepancies etc.</li><li>VAT analysis and reporting experience</li><li>Contract reconciliations, sourcing documents, commissions</li><li>HMRC / Audit intermediary liaison</li><li>Hands-on approach, good personality, receptive to ideas</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Ability to implement and improve existing processes</li><li>Strong excel skills (VLOOKUP's and pivot tables minimum)</li><li>Sage experience, or similar ERP</li><li>Hospitality or similar fast moving industry - preferred</li><li><strong>SME BACKGROUND ESSENTIAL</strong></li></ul><p>The position of Interim Forensic Accountant is paying competitively on a daily rate basis, and due to the nature of the requirements, will be 100% based onsite. This is considered an urgent requirement to begin asap. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMTgyMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p>Location: Epsom, Surrey<br />Duration: Immediate start until 17th/18th December 2026<br />Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella)<br />Working pattern: 5 days per week, fully office-based</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join an established education organisation on a short-term interim basis.</p><p>This is an immediate requirement to provide hands-on support to a busy finance function during a period of increased workload and staff absence.</p><p>The successful candidate will be stepping into a varied, all-round finance role, helping to clear an existing backlog, support day-to-day financial operations and ensure key deadlines are met.</p><p>There are several immediate priorities, including preparation for an upcoming board meeting, budgeting, outstanding financial administration and payroll.</p><p>This role would suit someone with previous interim experience who is confident working autonomously, can quickly adapt to new environments and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into a varied workload.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><p>Providing all-round finance support across the organisation.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate supplier records and dealing with supplier queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Raising invoices for school fees and additional provision.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reconciling bank receipts and remittances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with local authorities regarding payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring aged debtors, following up on outstanding fees and investigating discrepancies.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring cash flow and bank balances.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing regular bank reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Reviewing staff expense claims, checking supporting receipts and authorising payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information for board meetings.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Assisting with budgets for two schools.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing journals and other financial transactions, ensuring the finance system remains up to date.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Completing quarterly VAT returns.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Processing monthly payroll, including updating payroll information, reviewing reports and arranging payments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Managing new starter and leaver information, staff payroll queries and pension queries.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Liaising with the external payroll provider and ensuring PAYE payments are made to HMRC.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Monitoring the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records and filing.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Providing general financial reporting support your line manager and assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li><p>Part-qualified Management Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or with a CIMA qualification.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience completing multiple interim assignments.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong all-round finance experience, covering both transactional finance and management accounting.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience of payroll processing and administration is essential.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Sage Payroll experience would be highly beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience with Sage HR would also be advantageous.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Previous experience within an independent school or education environment would be beneficial.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Experience using iSAMS and iFinance would be an advantage.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Comfortable working within a small finance team and taking ownership of tasks.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and hit the ground running.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Strong communication skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.</p><br><br></li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li><p>Immediate start required.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Contract running until 17th/18th December 2026.</p><br><br></li><li><p>Fully office-based in Epsom, five days per week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>40-hour working week.</p><br><br></li><li><p>£200-£250 per day (Umbrella).</p><br><br></li><li><p>Enhanced DBS check required, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.</p><br><br></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Cardiff | Distribution | Career Development | Commercial Finance</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Build your career. Influence decisions. Make an impact.</strong></p><p>Are you a driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career?</p><p>We're looking for an ambitious <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join a growing distribution business in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional finance role, a chance to develop their technical expertise, gain genuine commercial exposure and play a key part in supporting business performance.</p><p>Working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, you'll help turn financial data into meaningful insight, support effective decision-making and contribute to the continued success of the business.</p><p>If you're part-qualified, actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, or looking to build on your existing finance experience, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills, take ownership and progress your career in a dynamic, commercially focused environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The opportunity:</strong></p><p>You'll be at the heart of the finance function, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls and a clear understanding of business performance across the distribution operation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management accounts:</strong> Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.</li><li><strong>Month-end reporting:</strong> Assisting with month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li><strong>Budgeting and forecasting:</strong> Contributing to budgets, forecasts and financial planning to help the business understand future performance.</li><li><strong>Variance analysis:</strong> Investigating actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and highlighting opportunities for improvement.</li><li><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Working with operational colleagues to understand cost drivers, margins, profitability and key business performance indicators.</li><li><strong>Stock and inventory:</strong> Supporting stock reconciliations, inventory reporting and the financial control of a distribution environment.</li><li><strong>Financial controls:</strong> Helping maintain robust processes, improve reporting accuracy and ensure compliance with internal procedures.</li><li><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve financial information and make better use of systems and data.</li><li><strong>Business partnering:</strong> Building effective relationships across finance and operations, communicating financial information clearly and constructively.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><p>We're interested in people with the right blend of technical capability, commercial curiosity and ambition.</p><p> </p><p><strong>You'll ideally bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a finance, assistant accountant or management accounts role.</li><li>Progress towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or another relevant accounting qualification, or a strong desire to develop professionally.</li><li>A sound understanding of core accounting principles and month-end processes.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and spot inconsistencies.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.</li><li>A proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Experience in distribution, wholesale, logistics, stock-intensive or other operationally focused businesses would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine appetite to learn.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation for a successful career in management accounting while gaining exposure to the commercial realities of a distribution business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>You'll have the opportunity to:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Develop your expertise</strong> across management accounts, reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li><strong>Understand the bigger picture</strong> by seeing how financial performance connects to operational decisions and business results.</li><li><strong>Build commercial confidence</strong> through collaboration with colleagues beyond the finance team.</li><li><strong>Take ownership</strong> of meaningful responsibilities and contribute ideas that improve the way finance operates.</li><li><strong>Progress your career</strong> by strengthening the technical and commercial skills needed for future opportunities in management accounting.</li></ul><p> </p><p>We want someone who is keen to learn, motivated to make a difference and excited by the prospect of growing with the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The details:</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cardiff<br /> <strong>Role:</strong> Assistant Management Accountant<br /> <strong>Sector:</strong> Distribution<br /> <strong>Qualification:</strong> AAT, ACCA or CIMA study support, where available<br /> <strong>Salary and benefits:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience, with the opportunity to discuss the full package during the recruitment process.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ready to take the next step?</strong></p><p>If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, expand your commercial understanding and make a meaningful contribution to business performance, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply today and take the next step towards becoming a confident, commercially minded management accountant.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVuYS5QZXNjZS45NDg2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Management Accountant for a Havant based business on a temporary basis.</p><p>This role would ideally be office-based.</p><p> </p><p>This role may be either full-time or part-time, office based.</p><p>We can be flexible regarding hours, although the individual will need to spend time in the office to support system processes and knowledge transfer.</p><p>To strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><ul><li>Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</li><li>Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</li><li>Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</li><li>Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</li></ul><p>Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zODU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing | Port Talbot, South Wales</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Port Talbot, South Wales<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> Financial Controller</p><p><strong>An exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business:</strong></p><p>Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop your career in management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?</p><p>We are seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join our finance team at our manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger commercial picture. You will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, analysing manufacturing costs and helping the business improve operational efficiency and profitability.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance team and colleagues across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Operations, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial and operational drivers of a manufacturing business. You will be encouraged to challenge variances, identify opportunities for improvement and turn financial data into meaningful business insight.</p><p>We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to make a difference, with the ambition to develop their management accounting skills and contribute to the continued success of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role: </strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager or Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.</p><p>You will work closely with operational teams to understand production performance, investigate cost variances and ensure that stock, work in progress and manufacturing costs are accurately recorded and reported.</p><p>This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting expertise and your commercial understanding of manufacturing operations.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Management accounts and financial reporting</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</li><li>Produce financial reports and clear commentary explaining key movements and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Manufacturing cost accounting:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Monitor and analyse raw material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with product costing, standard costing and cost of sales calculations.</li><li>Investigate material price and usage variances, labour efficiency and production overhead variances.</li><li>Analyse scrap, waste, rework and production losses to identify opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li>Monitor production costs and, where relevant, cost per unit or tonne produced.</li><li>Work with operational managers to understand cost movements and improve manufacturing performance.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Stock and inventory control:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Assist with stock valuation, work-in-progress reporting and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Support periodic and year-end stock counts, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.</li><li>Reconcile goods received not invoiced and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Work with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to improve inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with forecasting material costs, labour, energy, maintenance and other operating expenses.</li><li>Investigate significant variances and provide insight into the financial performance of the business.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency and profitability.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Business partnering and continuous improvement:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</li><li>Provide financial information that helps non-finance colleagues understand business performance.</li><li>Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure monitoring where required.</li><li>Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance team and wider business.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who combines sound accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how a manufacturing business operates.</p><p>You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines. You will also have the confidence to investigate discrepancies, ask questions and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.</p><p><strong>Essential skills and experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounts, month-end processes or financial analysis.</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.</li></ul></ol><p><strong>Desirable experience:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operationally focused business.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, stock valuation or work in progress.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>An understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting and variance analysis.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p><strong>Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop into a strong management accounting professional.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ol><ul><li>The opportunity to develop your career within a manufacturing finance environment.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing operations, product costing and commercial decision-making.</li><li>The chance to work closely with experienced finance and operational professionals.</li><li>Opportunities to broaden your management accounting and business partnering skills.</li><li>A role where your analysis and recommendations can make a tangible difference to business performance.</li><li>A supportive environment in which to build your technical knowledge and professional qualifications.</li></ul></ol><p> </p><p>Salary, pension, annual leave, study support and other benefits will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><p>This is more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to understand the relationship between financial performance and manufacturing operations, develop commercially valuable skills and contribute directly to better business decisions.</p><p>If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, take ownership of your work and progress your career in management accounting, we would welcome your application.</p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p>If you have the accounting knowledge, analytical mindset and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.</p><p>Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.</strong></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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS40MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Accountant on a short term basis for a well-established bookkeeping and accountancy practice near Cirencester.</p><p>Working directly with the Director, you will play a key role in preparing management accounts and draft year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who can quickly become productive and work with minimal supervision.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.</p><p>Assisting with the preparation of draft year-end accounts.</p><p>Reviewing bookkeeping records and ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p><p>Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.</p><p>Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting compliance requirements.</p><p>Liaising with the Managing Director regarding client work and deadlines.</p><p>Providing general accounting and bookkeeping support as required.</p><p>Skills & Experience Required</p><p>Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is highly desirable.</p><p>Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.</p><p>Experience preparing management accounts and draft statutory/year-end accounts.</p><p>Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.</p><p>Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.</p><p>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzYyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Group Management Accountant</strong><br /><strong>Easingwold area | Hybrid working</strong><br /><strong>£45,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a valued client in the Easingwold area with the appointment of a Group Management Accountant.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking for a broad, varied role within a supportive business where they can continue to develop. The position offers excellent exposure across management accounting, costing, finance business partnering, and group financial accounting, making it ideal for an ambitious candidate keen to learn as much as possible and take the next step in their career.</p><p><strong>The role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Costing analysis and support across the business</li><li>Finance business partnering with operational and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Assisting with group financial accounting duties</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Providing insight and analysis to support decision-making</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and controls</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally newly qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Strong management accounting foundation</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to partner with stakeholders across the business</li><li>Ambitious, proactive, and keen to broaden their experience</li><li>Positive attitude and a willingness to learn</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £45,000 - £55,000</li><li>Great benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Broad exposure across both commercial and financial accounting</li><li>Genuine opportunity to learn, develop, and progress</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yMzQ2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>Leicester City Centre | Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p><strong>Ready for a role that will genuinely move your finance career forward?</strong></p><p>If you're actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and want more than just another month-end role, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, high-performing business to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant into its finance team.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting experience, get closer to financial reporting at group level and build the skills that will set you up for your next career move.</p><p>You'll gain exposure across statutory reporting, group submissions, financial controls and tax, working alongside an experienced reporting team where the quality of your work really matters.</p><h3>What makes this opportunity stand out?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Real technical development:</strong> Get involved in the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.</p></li><li><p><strong>Group-level exposure:</strong> Contribute to periodic group reporting and consolidation submissions, developing your understanding of how financial information comes together.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broader accounting experience:</strong> Gain exposure to tax returns, reconciliations and external regulatory reporting.</p></li><li><p><strong>Ownership and responsibility:</strong> Take responsibility for reconciliations, reporting checks and financial control evidence, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the numbers.</p></li><li><p><strong>Make things better:</strong> Work with financial systems and data, identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual work.</p></li><li><p><strong>Flexibility:</strong> Enjoy hybrid working, with just two days a week in the Leicester City Centre office.</p></li></ul><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><p>You'll play an important role in the financial reporting process, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and ready for review.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Preparing statutory accounts schedules, disclosures and supporting financial analysis.</p></li><li><p>Supporting group reporting and consolidation submissions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>Preparing external statistical and regulatory returns to strict deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Completing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Supporting tax return preparation and associated reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Extracting and analysing financial data, helping to improve reporting processes and systems.</p></li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p>We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is keen to develop their technical expertise.</p><p>You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Experience in a financial accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.</p></li><li><p>Be actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine commitment to completing your qualification.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.</p></li><li><p>The ambition to take on more responsibility and develop within a technically focused finance role.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £40,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Leicester City Centre<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full-time, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office<br /><strong>Qualification:</strong> Actively studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA</p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience, give you exposure beyond the ledger and support your progression towards qualification, I'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNTIyNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul data-d-marker="bullet" class="x78zum5 xdt5ytf xeuugli x1717udv x1ghz6dp x11v4sto x10of0ok xe8uvvx xy09zc5 x1ovvlb xdj266r x15eiy0f x1lziwak x15472z4 x43c9pm xld8u84 xtaz4m5" data-d-component="list" data-d-marker-layout="native"><li>Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and accounts.</li><li>Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable.</li><li>Complete bank and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare VAT returns and tax documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and financial transactions.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing processes.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and provide financial information</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial Accountant will be qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Hospitality Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Financial Accountant will be paying circa £350-£450 per day, 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjcxMzMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience</strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and trusted client, to recruit an Assistant Accountant / Management Accountant to join their team.</p><p>This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting involved, taking ownership and making things happen. You will support the day-to-day finance function, working across purchase ledger, stock and cost reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.</p><p>Ideally, you will have experience in a manufacturing environment and understand the importance of accurate stock records, cost control and working closely with operational teams. This role would suit someone with a proactive, can-do attitude who is equally comfortable handling transactional detail and supporting wider accounting processes.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Processing purchase invoices and resolving queries with suppliers and internal teams.</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial, stock and operational records.</li><li>Supporting stock usage reporting, inventory tracking and bill of materials maintenance.</li><li>Assisting with cost and margin analysis, stock valuations and work-in-progress reporting.</li><li>Supporting month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals and financial checks.</li><li>Monitoring outstanding invoices, deliveries and supplier charges to ensure costs are accurately recorded.</li><li>Working closely with purchasing, operations and finance colleagues to investigate discrepancies and resolve queries.</li><li>Maintaining organised records and supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and keen to develop their accounting career. You will be happy rolling up your sleeves, tackling routine transactional work and taking responsibility for tasks through to completion.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Experience in an accounts or finance role, preferably within a manufacturing business.</li><li>Exposure to purchase ledger, reconciliations and month-end processes.</li><li>AAT qualification, ideally with current studies towards a professional accounting qualification.</li><li>An understanding of stock, costing or inventory processes, ideally gained in manufacturing.</li><li>Strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail and good Excel skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the initiative to investigate discrepancies and follow up queries.</li><li>A flexible, hands-on attitude and the ability to balance routine tasks with wider finance responsibilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Attitude is just as important as technical ability.</strong> This role will suit someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, enjoys variety and is happy to get involved wherever support is needed.</p><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.</li><li>A varied role covering transactional finance, stock, costing and month-end accounting.</li><li>The opportunity to broaden your accounting experience within an established group.</li><li>Scope to develop your technical skills and progress your professional qualifications.</li></ul><p>If you have a manufacturing finance background, enjoy a hands-on role and want to continue developing your accounting career, we would welcome your application.</p><p><strong>To find out more, please send your CV to Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODE4OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Management Accountant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate interim Management Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Prepare management accounts (MA) for multiple entities.</li><li>Manage and review financial reporting across different entities.</li><li>Monitor stock balances, stock movements and associated costs.</li><li>Review and analyse overhead costs across all entities.</li><li>Manage and reconcile company credit card transactions and employee expenses.</li><li>Review travel accounts and travel-related credit card expenditure.</li><li>Ensure costs and expenses are correctly allocated to the appropriate entities and cost lines.</li><li>Review and analyse general ledger accounts, including the preparation and posting of accruals.</li><li>Monitor and analyse cost lines, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.</li><li>Support and complete month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Analyse monthly variances against budget, forecast and prior periods, providing explanations for significant differences.</li><li>Ensure accurate reporting of stock, costs, overheads and expenses.</li><li>Identify opportunities for improved cost control and financial reporting across multiple entities. </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful interim Management Accountant will have 3+ years experience. <br /> You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This role is paying between £225-£300 per day Umbrella (DOE)</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjE3ODgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul><p>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Management Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Sunderland<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary or permanent<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> Ideally full-time, with part-time options considered<br /><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Director<br /><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Office-based</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are working with an established and growing UK manufacturing business seeking a hands-on Management Accountant to join its close-knit finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business designs and manufactures specialist engineered vessels and storage solutions for international markets, including energy, industrial gases, healthcare, scientific research, offshore and aerospace.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Following significant growth, the business is continuing to invest in its finance function, systems and reporting processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will take ownership of key management accounting activities while contributing to process improvement, systems transformation and commercial decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to broaden their skills, take on greater responsibility and gain exposure to a major finance systems implementation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business is open to temporary and permanent appointments and will consider part-time candidates, although five days per week is preferred.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, financial reporting and variance analysis.</li><li>Analyse gross margins, manufacturing costs and profitability, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and liaise with external accountants and auditors.</li><li>Provide oversight of payroll processes and ensure appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Support wider finance activities, maintaining accurate financial information and reporting.</li><li>Review existing processes, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.</li><li>Improve management reporting, financial controls and the quality of financial analysis.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and operational teams to support business performance and decision-making.</li><li>Support the transition from Sage 200 to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, with implementation planned for February 2027.</li><li>Explore opportunities to improve reporting and efficiency through automation, AI and tools such as Power BI.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working with detail while identifying opportunities to improve processes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may already be a Management Accountant, or an experienced Assistant Management Accountant or finance professional ready to take the next step.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience of month-end processes, management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including variance analysis and gross margin reporting.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems.</li><li>An interest in systems development, process improvement and automation.</li><li>The ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of responsibilities.</li><li>A positive, outgoing and collaborative approach.</li><li>The ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Desirable experience:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational business.</li><li>Familiarity with Sage 200 or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.</li><li>Exposure to ERP implementation or finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with Power BI, reporting automation or AI tools.</li><li>Progress towards an accountancy qualification, such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Full qualification is not essential. The business is supportive of professional development and can offer assistance with further accountancy studies.</p><h2>Salary and Benefits</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000-£45,000 annual salary for a permanent appointment, depending on experience.</li><li>Nine-day fortnight, with every other Friday finishing at 1:30 pm.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Company bonus scheme offering up to 5% of annual salary, subject to company performance.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>Health and wellbeing programme.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Professional development and qualification support.</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li></ul><h2>Working Pattern</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role is ideally suited to someone available five days per week, although applications from candidates seeking approximately 30 hours across three days will be considered.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The position is office-based, with no fixed working-from-home arrangement. However, the business offers a supportive and flexible culture that recognises employees' personal and family commitments.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An immediate start is preferred, with the opportunity to join ahead of the current interim support finishing at the beginning of December.</p><h2>Why Apply?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business where you can make a tangible contribution to the finance function. You will work closely with the Finance Director, gain hands-on exposure to a major systems implementation and help shape improvements across reporting, processes and automation.</p><p>The role would suit someone with solid technical accounting skills, a practical mindset and the ambition to develop their career within a supportive and evolving business.</p><h1> </h1><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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