<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is recruiting for an IT Support Specialist on behalf of a specialist sales and service business with offices in Bedford</p><p>The Role</p><p>As IT Support Specialist you will take responsibility for helping across business systems, software and processes and needs someone with strong technical understanding of computer systems, training, implementation, best-practices, and technical problem solving. This full-time, onsite role will maintain operation of the local office, regional offices and warehouses, and remote users. This includes new laptop preparation and upgrades, break/fix, peripheral support, asset inventory, and assistance with server, network, phone system, and audio-visual equipment.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Ensure that appropriate measures are taken to keep the enterprise-wide network available to users. Implement new technologies to improve performance and provide the latest tools to access company information. Carry out responsibilities as instructed by more senior staff within the IT Infrastructure and Operations team.</li><li>Provide remote support for locations in EMEA, APAC, and North America, working collaboratively with IT staff to ensure continuity of service. Must be capable of working independently and escalating issues to other team members as necessary.</li><li>Create and maintain documentation and perform technical training to assist end users and team members.</li><li>Develop and assist in the rollout of strategic corporate initiatives and system changes, which may include office moves, mass system upgrades, hardware inventory and lifecycle support, and special projects.</li><li>Improve existing programs by reviewing objectives and specifications; evaluating proposed changes; recommending changes; making modifications.</li><li>Perform application deployment and system imaging leveraging Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).</li><li>Support endpoint vulnerability management through security related applications (e.g., anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, & patch management)</li><li>Participate in support activities and enhance daily operations including opening and closing procedures and uphold all corporate and IT Policies and Procedures regarding software, hardware, and equipment use and allocation within the company.</li><li>Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting client devices, PCs, thin clients, printers, and other peripherals.</li><li>Maintain network and system documentation, including network diagrams, facility location diagrams, system specific installation procedures, and procedural documentation. Maintain documentation of all IT related equipment, inventory management and company assets.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally have a degree in computer science or engineering technology or suitable work experience with aptitude and ability across operation systems like Microsoft Windows 10, iOS and Android and also experience of warehouse equipment, barcode printing and scanners etc. This is a role 5 days in the office in Bedford.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of IT Support Specialist based in Bedford is offering a salary of £45-50K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMDYxNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<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>Our client is a large company based in Waltham Abbey who specialise in utilities and energy within the pubic sector. They focus on energy efficiency, safe and compliant homes, and enhanced quality of life makes them a leader in the industry nationwide.</p><p><strong>Duties of the role:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and reconcile invoices across two separate finance systems, identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Monitor and manage the sales inbox(es), responding to customer queries and routing issues appropriately</li><li>Act as a point of contact for invoice and account queries from both customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Post receipts accurately against customer accounts on the bank/system daily</li><li>Support cashflow reporting and forecasting, providing visibility on incoming receivables</li><li>Monitor aged debt and flag risks to cashflow proactively</li><li>Manage the credit control process, including chasing overdue accounts via phone/email</li><li>Generating accurate customer invoices with correct VAT treatment</li><li>Perform bulk classification updates across customer/account records, ensuring data accuracy and consistency</li><li>Maintain and update the valuation spreadsheet, ensuring figures are current and correctly reflect account/asset status</li></ul><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal">Opportunity to join a growing and supportive finance team.</li><li class="x_MsoNormal">Broad exposure across multiple entities within the group.</li><li class="x_MsoNormal">Stable business with opportunities to broaden finance knowledge and support wider finance operations.</li></ul><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Title:</strong> Accounts Receivable Assistant </p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Salary: </strong>£DOE</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Working Structure: </strong>5 days on-site during probation (6 months), 1 day wfh thereafter</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Working hours:</strong> 9am - 5pm or 8am-4pm</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Location: </strong>Waltham Abbey EN9 3JT</p><p class="x_MsoNormal"><strong>Additional benefits:</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal">24 days annual leave + bank holidays </li><li class="x_MsoNormal">Standard pension</li><li class="x_MsoNormal">On-site parking </li><li class="x_MsoNormal">Healthcare </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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uOTM3ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>FINANCE MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>Birmingham | Manufacturing | Private Equity Backed</strong></p><p><strong>This isn't a business standing still. And this isn't a reporting role where you'll simply be ticking boxes.</strong></p><p>A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing business is entering an exciting new phase. Following significant investment and the launch of a new product line, an opportunity has been created for a technically strong Finance Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in the next stage of its growth.</p><p>This is a business with ambition, momentum and plenty happening behind the scenes. You'll be at the heart of ensuring its financial reporting, controls and governance keep pace with that growth.</p><p><strong>THE OPPORTUNITY</strong></p><p>Reporting into senior finance leadership, you'll take ownership of a broad financial reporting remit across a complex manufacturing environment.</p><p>This is a technically focused position, ideally suited to someone who has cut their teeth in a strong corporate audit environment and is ready to bring that technical expertise into industry.</p><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring reporting is accurate, robust and compliant, whilst working closely with operational stakeholders across the manufacturing sites. You need to be someone who can get into the detail, understand the numbers and confidently engage with people outside of finance.</p><p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING</strong></p><ul><li>Leading financial reporting activities across multiple entities, including dormant and closed entities with ongoing statutory and reporting requirements.</li><li>Overseeing financial controls, internal testing and compliance.</li><li>Applying UK GAAP (FRS 102) and understanding the implications of US GAAP across the wider group.</li><li>Supporting SOX compliance and strengthening the control environment.</li><li>Managing technical accounting matters, including foreign exchange, VAT and statutory reporting.</li><li>Ensuring accounting standards, regulatory requirements and reporting processes remain up to date.</li><li>Working alongside manufacturing site teams, translating financial information into meaningful insight and building strong operational relationships.</li><li>Supporting the business as it continues to expand and integrate its new product line.</li></ul><p><strong>WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</strong></p><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a genuinely strong technical accounting foundation.</p><p>Ideally, you'll bring:</p><ul><li>A Big Four or Top 10 corporate audit background, or equivalent experience within a complex manufacturing group.</li><li>Strong financial reporting and technical accounting expertise.</li><li>Exposure to SOX, internal controls and testing.</li><li>Knowledge of both UK GAAP and US GAAP.</li><li>Experience with VAT, foreign exchange and multi-entity reporting.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work with senior stakeholders and operational teams across manufacturing sites.</li></ul><p>Most importantly, you're someone with commercial awareness, energy and presence. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be confident enough to challenge, influence and get things moving.</p><p><strong>WHY MAKE THE MOVE?</strong></p><p>Private equity backing. Significant growth. A newly launched product line. And a business investing in its next chapter.</p><p>This is an opportunity to move beyond audit or take your existing industry experience into a role where your technical capability will genuinely matter.</p><p>You'll have the opportunity to shape reporting processes, strengthen controls and work alongside a business that has real momentum.</p><p><strong>If you're technically strong, ambitious and ready for a move that offers more than just another Finance Manager title, this deserves your attention.</strong></p><p>For a confidential discussion, contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMjk4MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>We are currently recruiting for a professional and personable Receptionist to join a well-established business within the financial services sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being the first point of contact for clients and visitors while providing administrative support to a busy office environment.</p><p>This is an office-based role, five days per week, and requires someone who is available to start immediately or within the next few days.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Managing the reception area and providing a professional front-of-house service</li><li>Greeting clients, visitors and colleagues in a friendly and welcoming manner</li><li>Operating and managing a busy switchboard, directing calls appropriately</li><li>Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries</li><li>Managing meeting room bookings and preparing rooms for meetings</li><li>Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties</li><li>Maintaining office supplies and ensuring reception and communal areas are kept tidy and presentable</li><li>Assisting with ad hoc office administration as required</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in a Receptionist, Front of House or Office Assistant role</li><li>Confident handling a switchboard and high volume of telephone calls</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Professional, reliable and able to work independently</li><li>Immediately available or able to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Immediate start opportunity</li><li>Friendly and professional working environment</li><li>Valuable experience within a respected financial services organisation</li><li>Full-time office-based role in Solihull</li><li>Temporary assignment expected to last approximately 2-3 months</li></ul><br><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS43NTAzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation in Didcot as they look to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the COO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key part in maintaining strong financial management, control and assurance across the business.</p><p>This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, visibility at senior level and the chance to shape a finance function in a small, friendly and high-performing team.</p><p><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Didcot (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function, giving clear, timely financial advice to the COO and wider leadership team</li><li>Own the monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with budget holders</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance for grant funding, working with key partners and monitoring expenditure</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, maintaining robust financial controls</li><li>Lead the year-end process and external audit, including the statutory accounts and annual report</li><li>Prepare financial papers, dashboards and analysis for the Board and Audit and Finance Committee</li><li>Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, setting priorities and quality standards</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced IT provider, monitoring performance and supporting cyber security and business continuity</li><li>Improve finance policies, systems and processes, and contribute to risk management and business planning</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end working papers</li><li>Proven experience of managing, supporting or developing finance staff</li><li>Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel</li><li>A confident communicator who can present to senior leaders, trustees and non-finance colleagues</li><li>A self-starting, organised and collaborative approach, comfortable in a small, fast-paced environment</li><li>Desirable: experience of not-for-profit, research or grant-funded accounting, Xero or a similar cloud-based system, and working with external auditors</li><li>Desirable: experience of overseeing an outsourced IT service or managed service provider</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office (likely Tuesday and Thursday)</li><li>Training budget to support your continuing professional development</li><li>The chance to lead and shape a finance function in an organisation contributing to the UK's transition to a more sustainable future</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wNjcxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered to support a search with an exciting group-level opportunity.</p><p>The Email Security & Mimecast Lead will have primary responsibility for the technical ownership, administration and optimisation of the Mimecast email security platform across the holdings company and its subsidiary businesses. The role will act as the Group subject-matter expert for email security, support cyber security awareness and threat training, and liaise closely with the external SOC/MDR provider in the monitoring, investigation and response to security incidents</p><p></p><h3>Essential Experience</h3><p>Candidates should have:</p><ul><li>Strong hands-on administration experience with Mimecast Email Security.</li><li>Experience configuring enterprise email-security policies.</li><li>Good understanding of email routing and mail flow.</li><li>Practical knowledge of DNS and email authentication technologies including SPF, DKIM and DMARC.</li><li>Experience investigating phishing, spoofing and BEC incidents.</li><li>Understanding of identity, authentication and privileged-access principles.</li><li>Experience supporting security incidents.</li><li>Ability to analyse security information and explain findings clearly to IT teams and management.</li></ul><p>The role requires someone who has the confidence and gravitas to operate at Group level and be the subject matter expert.</p><br><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/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby4xNzYxOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Assistant Accountant - Temporary Role </h2><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Bicester that are looking for an Assistant Accountant</strong> to join a finance team on a temporary basis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Details</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bicester</p></li><li><p><strong>Start Date:</strong> Within the next week</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Temporary, with the potential to become permanent</p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £37,000</p></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase and sales invoices and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable</li><li>Support month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Prepare financial reports and analysis as required</li><li>Resolve finance-related queries and support the wider finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.</li><li>Previous reconciliation experience</li><li>Ideally used Xero (if not similar)</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuOTQ4ODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Head of Finance</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> West Midlands | Hybrid Working</p><p>Robert Half are recruiting a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.</p><p>This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.</p><p>You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.</p><p>You will ideally possess:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul><p> </p><h2> </h2><br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager | Sutton Coldfield | Up to £60,000 + Benefits (Hybrid 3 days in the office) </strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive to Robert Half | Interviews being arranged for next week</strong></p><p><strong>A hands-on Finance Manager role where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively representing a well-established, <strong>owner-managed manufacturing business</strong> in Sutton Coldfield as they appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and lead a small team.</p><p>This is a role for someone who enjoys being <strong>close to the numbers and close to the business</strong>. You'll have genuine ownership across the finance function, working closely with the Managing Director and getting involved across management accounts, forecasting, stock, costs and commercial performance.</p><p>If you're looking for a varied Finance Manager position where you can make a tangible contribution rather than being one small part of a large finance structure, this could be a strong fit.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of finance, managing a small team and ensuring the business has accurate, timely financial information to support decision-making.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Preparing accurate and insightful <strong>monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Managing <strong>budgets, forecasts and financial planning</strong></li><li>Taking ownership of <strong>inventory accounting and stock control</strong></li><li>Managing and understanding <strong>WIP and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Analysing <strong>margins and profitability</strong></li><li>Providing the Managing Director with clear and reliable financial information</li><li>Supporting the business with financial analysis and decision-making</li><li>Managing and developing a small finance team</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and accurate reporting are maintained</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>The successful candidate is likely to have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a <strong>Finance Manager or similar hands-on finance role</strong></li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience</li><li>A thorough understanding of <strong>inventory, stock control and WIP</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>margin analysis and cost of sales</strong></li><li>Proven experience preparing <strong>management accounts, budgets and forecasts</strong></li><li>The confidence and capability to work closely with an owner/Managing Director</li><li>A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the detail</li><li>Ideally <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</strong>; strong QBE candidates will also be considered</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £60,000 + benefits<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield - excellent access to the M42</p><p>Hybrid: 3 days in the office 2 from home <br /> <strong>Recruitment:</strong> <strong>Exclusive to Robert Half</strong><br /> <strong>Interviews:</strong> Being arranged for <strong>next week</strong></p><p>This is a confidential assignment and, for obvious reasons, further identifying details about the business will be shared directly with suitable candidates during the process.</p><p><strong>If you're an experienced Accountant who enjoys variety, ownership and being close to the detail, I'd be very interested in speaking with you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now or contact Emma Llewellyn at Robert Half for a confidential conversation.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uODQ4NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Export Compliance Manager on behalf of a specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Export Compliance Manager you will be the regional subject matter expert for export controls, classifications, sanctions compliance and licensing for the business covering sales across EMEA, India and the US. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead and support the regional export controls and sanctions compliance program for 37 legal entities in EMEA and India, including support in daily queries</li><li>Perform and lead military, dual-use, ECCN, and SCOMET classifications</li><li>Provide technical guidance to engineering and product teams on export control requirements</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of Internal Compliance Programs (ICP)</li><li>Conduct and lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs</li><li>Engage with local authorities on export compliance related topics, including regular audits and disclosures</li><li>Manage export control training program for legal entities</li><li>Strategize regulatory developments and assess business impacts</li><li>Support automation and digital transformation initiatives, including Global Trade Management (GTM) projects</li><li>Partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant and business-friendly processes</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be knowledgeable across Exports, Imports and Trade Compliance across Europe and ideally further afield and ideally have worked within Engineering or Manufacturing industries. In addition you will have the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a global environment and will have a strong leadership personality with effective communication towards executive and site leadership. In all this is an excellent role for an individual who combines a strong technical or engineering background with deep export controls expertise, outstanding leadership skills, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Export Compliance Manager is working Mainly remote with some travel needed from time to time to Bedford and other group sites and is offering a salary of £70-80K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjU3NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-d-component="title" data-d-size="lg" data-d-weight="semibold">Interim France Accountant (3-Month Contract)</h2><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">High Wycombe | £18-£20 per hour + holiday pay (DOE)</p><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">We are recruiting for an experienced Interim France Accountant to join a busy finance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on accountant with strong accounting operations experience, supporting month-end activities and the day-to-day finance function.</p><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">The role:</p><ul><li>3 Month interim contract </li><li>£18 - £20 per hour + Holiday Pay </li><li>Based in High Wycombe </li><li>5 days per week in the office </li><li>37.5 hour week</li><li>Immediately available candidates preferred </li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations </li><li>Accruals & prepayments </li><li>Accounts payable and accounts receivable support </li><li>Reviewing transactions coding and month-end reporting </li><li>Resolving aged AP/AR queries</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties</li></ul><p>What we are looking for:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a generalist accounting role</li><li>Strong reconciliation and month-end experience </li><li>Confident Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs</li><li>French speaking is ideal, not essential </li><li>Available to start at short notice</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMjM5NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Robert Half has partnered with a leading technology consultancy that is looking to engage an experienced <strong>IT Support Engineer</strong> on an initial 3-month contract, based in Cambridge.</p><p>The successful candidate will provide hands-on IT support, helping to maintain and troubleshoot the organisation's IT environment while ensuring users receive a high standard of technical support.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Support Engineer with strong Microsoft 365, networking and unified communications experience to join an established technology environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Provide 1st and 2nd line IT support to end users, resolving hardware, software and connectivity issues.</p></li><li><p>Support and troubleshoot the Microsoft 365 suite, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive.</p></li><li><p>Assist with network troubleshooting, including LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi and general connectivity issues.</p></li><li><p>Provide support for Cisco Webex, including meeting rooms, conferencing and user access.</p></li><li><p>Support and troubleshoot Unity communications platforms.</p></li><li><p>Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating more complex incidents where required.</p></li><li><p>Manage user accounts, permissions and access requests.</p></li><li><p>Ensure incidents and service requests are accurately recorded and updated.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with internal IT teams to maintain service delivery and minimise disruption.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Essential Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Proven experience working within an IT Support Engineer or IT Support Analyst position.</p></li><li><p>Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 suite.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP and connectivity troubleshooting.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting Unity communications platforms.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting Cisco Webex.</p></li><li><p>Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li></ul><p>Contract Details</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Initial duration:</strong> 3 months.</p></li><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cambridge.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Hybrid | 3 days onsite </p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuOTA5NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-47" data-path-to-node="8">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed international software company based in Cambridge to secure a detail-oriented and commercially minded <strong data-index-in-node="171" data-path-to-node="8,0">Revenue Accountant</strong> on a 3-6 month temporary assignment.</p><p data-path-to-node="9" id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-48">In this vital role, you will take ownership of revenue recognition, working capital components, and receivables processes, partnering closely with Sales and Customer Success Management (CSM) teams to ensure billing accuracy and robust financial reporting.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="11">Key Responsibilities & Requirements</h3><ul data-path-to-node="12"><li><p id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-49" data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,0,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Revenue & Reporting:</strong> Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) and accrued revenue reporting, tracking unbilled activity and ensuring alignment between delivery milestones and recognised or accrued income.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,1,0" id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-50"><strong data-path-to-node="12,1,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">IFRS 15 & Balance Sheet:</strong> Apply strong experience with revenue recognition principles (IFRS 15) and their interaction with WIP, contract assets, and deferred revenue in a software context. Own and maintain working capital balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,2,0" id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-51"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,2,0,0">Cross-Functional Collaboration:</strong> Partner with Sales and CSM teams to validate billing milestones, confirm contract terms, and resolve disputes.</p></li><li><p id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-52" data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="12,3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Essential Skills:</strong> Proven experience in a working capital, revenue, or AR finance role within a software/tech environment; strong understanding of IFRS 15; advanced Excel skills.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,4,0" id="p-rc_7877b93552e0e651-53"><strong data-path-to-node="12,4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Desirable Criteria:</strong> Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="14">Working Arrangements</h3><ul data-path-to-node="15"><li><p data-path-to-node="15,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Hybrid Model:</strong> On-site in Cambridge on <strong data-index-in-node="38" data-path-to-node="15,0,0">Mondays and Wednesdays</strong> (conveniently located within walking distance of the station for commuters), with remote working flexibility for the remainder of the week.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,1,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Remuneration:</strong> £300 to £400 per day (PAYE).</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjU4NTE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accounts payable professional looking for a varied role with full ownership of the purchase ledger process from start to finish.</p><p>Working within a supportive finance function, you will be responsible for managing supplier accounts, processing invoices, handling payment runs, and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Managing the purchase ledger function from end to end</li><li>Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching, batching and coding invoices</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies</li><li>Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships</li><li>Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records</li><li>Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Processing BACS payments and ensuring payments are made in line with agreed terms</li><li>Monitoring and managing shared finance inboxes</li><li>Assisting with month-end close activities, including accruals and ledger reconciliations</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements</li><li>Producing reports and analysis as required by the Finance Manager</li><li>Supporting continuous improvement of accounts payable processes</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role</li><li>Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process</li><li>Experience preparing and processing payment runs</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel</li><li>Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines</li><li>Proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Permanent opportunity within a growing business</li><li>Hybrid working pattern (3 days office, 2 days home)</li><li>Supportive and collaborative finance team</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of the purchase ledger function</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><br><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS41Mjc2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established SME based in <strong>Wallingford</strong> to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. The Management Accountant will receive a salary up to <strong>£50,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including private medical!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Updating and reconciling financial ledgers</li><li>Assist with quarterly IC reconciliation</li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Fixed Asset Register maintenance and control</li><li>Budgeting assistance and preparation</li><li>Researching and resolving control account discrepancies</li><li>Process and reconcile purchase invoices</li><li>Liaise and support audit process</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Strong month end and management accounts experience</li><li>Fixed asset experience</li><li>Excellent understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills - to deal with internal and external contacts</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organisational skills and ability to work to, and sometimes implement own processes</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDc0MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>IT Operations Manager<br />Reading | £65,000 | Permanent | 5 days office-based initially, reducing to 3 days after probation<br />We are recruiting for an experienced IT Operations Manager to join a growing organisation based in Reading.<br />This is a key role within the technology function, responsible for ensuring the organisation's IT services and infrastructure are reliable, secure, efficient and aligned with business needs.<br />Reporting to the Head of Technology, you will lead day-to-day IT operations, oversee technical support, manage service partners and drive continuous improvement across the IT environment.<br />The role<br />You will take ownership of IT service delivery and operational performance, ensuring systems remain stable, secure and available while delivering a high level of service to users across the organisation.<br />Key responsibilities will include:<br />* Leading the day-to-day operation of IT infrastructure, systems, networks and end-user services<br />* Managing and developing technical support capabilities<br />* Ensuring IT services meet agreed SLAs and performance targets<br />* Managing incidents, problems, changes and major incidents<br />* Driving continuous improvement across IT operations and service management<br />* Maintaining the stability and security of Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory/Entra ID and endpoint services<br />* Overseeing infrastructure upgrades, patching and lifecycle management<br />* Supporting disaster recovery and business continuity<br />* Managing third-party IT suppliers and service providers<br />* Monitoring supplier performance against agreed SLAs<br />* Working closely with security teams to manage vulnerabilities, risks and compliance<br />* Producing operational reports and performance dashboards<br />* Managing operational budgets and identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies<br />* Leading, coaching and developing members of the IT team<br />About you<br />We are looking for an experienced IT Operations, Infrastructure or Service Delivery professional who combines strong technical understanding with excellent people and stakeholder management skills.<br />You will ideally have:<br />* Significant experience in IT Operations, Infrastructure Management or Service Delivery<br />* Experience managing technical support and/or infrastructure teams<br />* Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Active Directory/Entra ID<br />* Experience working within an ITIL-based service management environment<br />* Strong experience managing incidents, problems, changes and operational risk<br />* Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills<br />* Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities<br />* Excellent written and verbal communication skills<br />* A degree in IT, Computer Science or equivalent professional experience<br />Desirable experience includes hybrid cloud environments, cyber security frameworks, digital transformation, AI strategy, DevOps/SRE and relevant ITIL or Microsoft certifications.<br />What you'll get<br />* £65,000 salary<br />* Permanent position<br />* Reading-based<br />* 5 days in the office initially, reducing to 3 days per week after successful completion of probation<br />* Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm or 7:30am-4:30pm<br />* 24 days' holiday + bank holidays<br />* Opportunity to play a key role in the development and improvement of the IT function<br />* Supportive environment focused on initiative, learning, collaboration and continuous improvement<br />Our values<br />We believe in Deliver, Initiative, Appreciation, Learn and Support.<br />We want people who take ownership, use their initiative, learn from challenges and work collaboratively to deliver great results.<br />If you're an experienced IT Operations Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager or Service Delivery Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy44NTExNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Business Analyst for our client near Hatfield, on a Fixed Term contract basis to cover maternity. </p><p>The Business Analyst is a pivotal position that bridges the business and technology functions, supporting the delivery of projects and the smooth running of day-to-day systems. Working closely with project managers and cross-functional teams, the role analyses business processes as part of project requests, gathers and documents requirements, leads testing, and produces reporting that supports benefit realisation. </p><p>Alongside this, the Business Analyst provides second-line technical support and helps maintain key systems, end-user devices, and vendor relationships, operating within a regulatory environment. </p><ul><li>Experience with tools such as Microsoft Visio, Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint for analysis, documentation, and process automation.</li><li>Involvement in system upgrades, digital transformation, and working with third-party vendors or partners.</li></ul><p>The Business Analyst will be hired on a Fixed Term Contract basis for a period of at least 12 months, it is paying competitively and is considered an urgent requirement. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuNzA3MzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an exceptional Finance Director.</p><p></p><p>This is a high-profile leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation, with responsibility for driving financial performance, shaping strategic direction, and supporting the sustainable growth of the business. Working closely with the Managing Director and wider leadership team, the successful candidate will provide commercial insight, strategic challenge, and operational leadership across all aspects of finance.</p><p>The role offers a blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, requiring an individual who can balance long-term business objectives with robust financial governance, risk management, and performance improvement.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function across financial reporting, planning, treasury, tax, forecasting, and compliance activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality financial analysis and insight to support business strategy and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for growth, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency.</li><li>Develop and enhance management information, performance reporting, and business intelligence capabilities.</li><li>Optimise cash flow, capital deployment, and funding arrangements to support business objectives.</li><li>Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics to monitor business performance and drive accountability.</li><li>Ensure effective financial controls, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance standards are maintained.</li><li>Assess business risks and support informed decision-making across commercial and operational activities.</li><li>Lead, develop, and inspire a capable finance team, creating a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.</li><li>Drive transformation initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and data analytics to improve efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Act as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing challenge, guidance, and financial leadership.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within financial services, or a similarly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, planning, treasury management, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance.</li><li>Experience supporting executive-level decision-making through commercial insight and strategic analysis.</li><li>Proven track record of leading teams through change, transformation, and business growth.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board and executive level.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where both strategic thinking and operational delivery are required.</li><li>Passionate about automation, and data to enhance business performance.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance leader to join a well-established and growing organisation in a role with genuine strategic influence. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while leading a high-performing finance function and driving commercial success across the business.</p><br><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £120,000 - £140,000 + Bonus, Car allowance and additional benefits </p><p> </p><br><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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNDIzNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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><strong>Temporary Financial Controller Role</strong></p><ul><li>2 month temporary role</li><li>Mainly remote, occasional travel to Oxfordshire</li><li>£65,000 - £70,000 equivalent</li><li>Interviews next week</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage payroll and lead the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare the monthly Board pack and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee cashflow management and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, ensuring accurate financial records.</li><li>Take responsibility for financial reporting and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Must have Xero experience.</strong></li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzI0NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Key Account Administrator - 6 month assignment - Up to £140/day - Leicester - Onsite</strong></p><p>Are you a natural relationship-builder with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, communication and attention to detail are key?</p><p>We're working with a well-established business within the engineering and service industry to recruit a Key Account Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a customer-focused team, playing a pivotal role in supporting key client relationships and ensuring the smooth delivery of services to some of the organisation's most important accounts.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Key Account Administrator</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £140/day (DOE) + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Leicester</li><li><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 6 months</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: ASAP</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time, 5 days onsite</li><li><strong>Working hours</strong>: First 2 weeks: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00, after that can choose between 3 set shifts: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 16:00 OR 10:00 - 18:00 OR 12:00 - 20:00</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with key account clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Acting as a primary point of contact for customer queries, ensuring initial responses are provided within 24 hours.</li><li>Coordinating engineer updates and estimated arrival times, ensuring customer records and internal systems remain up to date.</li><li>Managing customer helpdesks and maintaining accurate contact information across designated accounts.</li><li>Updating customer web portals with service information, progress reports and work order updates.</li><li>Coordinating quotations and supporting the submission of documentation through customer portals.</li><li>Preparing and delivering bespoke customer reports, ensuring deadlines and agreed KPIs are consistently achieved.</li><li>Managing and communicating updates relating to equipment shutdowns, keeping customers fully informed throughout.</li><li>Supporting the closure of insurance reports, work orders and outstanding tasks.</li><li>Working closely with Account Managers to support customer meetings and account management activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in corporate account management, customer account administration or a similar customer-facing role.</li><li>Experience acting as a primary point of contact for customers.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with customers and internal stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>A resilient, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.</li><li>Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Experience with Dynamics CRM or customer web portals would be advantageous.</li><li>A proactive, can-do attitude, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTg2MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Finance Business Partner - FP&A</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000-£75,000 + bonus<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid, 3 days in the office and 2 from home</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a successful international organisation to recruit a commercially astute Finance Business Partner to join its FP&A team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified finance professional with strong FP&A experience, combining financial reporting, profitability analysis and forecasting with the opportunity to influence business performance and support commercial decision-making.</p><p>Working closely with sales, commercial and senior finance stakeholders, you'll provide meaningful financial insight, take ownership of key reporting processes and contribute to improved business performance across the organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Own the preparation of monthly segmental profitability reporting, working with general managers and responding to queries on business performance.</p></li><li><p>Work with the wider FP&A team to develop financial reporting that delivers meaningful insight and supports better decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Partner with sales, commercial and other functional teams, using financial analysis to challenge performance and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Own working capital forecasts and 13-week cash flow forecasts, providing visibility of cash flow and working capital performance.</p></li><li><p>Take ownership of financial reporting system processes, including loading actual results, budgets and forecasts into OneStream.</p></li><li><p>Respond independently to ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from regional and global finance teams.</p></li><li><p>Contribute to wider FP&A activities, supporting financial planning, forecasting and performance management.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a similar finance business partnering role.</p></li><li><p>Big Four experience or training would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Experience with enterprise financial systems</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, commercially minded individual who can work independently, manage competing priorities and take ownership of deliverables.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Salary of £70,000-£75,000 plus bonus.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Milton Keynes office.</p></li><li><p>Private medical and dental plan options.</p></li><li><p>Pension and additional employee benefits.</p></li><li><p>Birthday day off and increasing annual leave entitlement with service.</p></li><li><p>Employee discounts, wellbeing perks and ongoing development opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>This is an opportunity to join an international organisation in a broad FP&A role, combining profitability reporting, financial systems ownership, working capital forecasting and commercial business partnering.</p><p>If you're a qualified finance professional looking for your next move, please get in touch with Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODc2NTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h3>Interim Debt Recovery Specialist</h3><p><strong>Location:</strong> Basingstoke (Office-Based)<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim Contract | Initial 3-Month Assignment<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate / Short Notice Preferred</p><br><br>The Opportunity<br><br><p>We are supporting a well-established organisation seeking an experienced <strong>Debt Recovery Specialist</strong> to join the business on an initial 3-month interim basis. This role will focus on managing a portfolio of overdue and defaulted accounts, delivering effective recovery solutions while maintaining a customer-focused approach.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on collections or recovery professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and make an immediate impact.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities<br><br><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of overdue, delinquent and defaulted accounts.</li><li>Proactively contact customers to discuss outstanding balances and agree appropriate repayment solutions.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans, settlements and recovery strategies.</li><li>Assess individual customer circumstances and determine the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders and external third parties to progress recovery activities.</li><li>Support litigation, insolvency and other complex recovery processes where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions and case activity.</li><li>Ensure all activity is conducted in line with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve recovery processes and operational efficiency.</li></ul><br><br>About You<br><br><ul><li>Previous experience within debt recovery, collections, credit control or arrears management.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage challenging conversations professionally and effectively.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing a varied caseload.</li><li>Strong IT and systems skills.</li><li>Experience within a regulated financial services environment is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer<br><br><ul><li>Initial 3-month interim assignment with potential for extension.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team.</li><li>Varied workload with autonomy and responsibility from day one.</li><li>Basingstoke-based office location.</li></ul><p><strong>Suitable for candidates from debt recovery, collections, arrears management, financial services collections, commercial recoveries or credit control backgrounds.</strong></p><br><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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNzA4NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">