<p><strong>Northampton</strong><br /><strong>Exclusive Retained Search - Robert Half - Head of Finance</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively retained by <strong>Miswa Chemicals Limited</strong> to appoint a <strong>Head of Finance</strong> based in <strong>Northampton</strong> in the <strong>office full time</strong>.</p><p>This role represents an opportunity for a <strong>high-performing finance leader</strong> to play a central role in scaling an ambitious manufacturing business while working closely with the owners and progressing toward a <strong>Finance Director position</strong> as the company continues its growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Miswa is a fast-growing, independent British manufacturer of transportation and industrial chemical solutions with a clear ambition to scale to £50m+ revenue by FY29 while maintaining disciplined, profitable growth.</p><p>The business is seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance to manage a small finance function with a huge opportunity to expand, with aspirations toward a future Finance Director role, to lead financial strategy through its next phase of expansion. This role will suit an experienced finance leader from an SME or entrepreneurial environment who is commercially sharp, operationally grounded and comfortable partnering closely with owner-directors.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, ensuring the business maintains strong financial discipline while scaling. The role will focus on delivering:</p><p><br />* Profitable and sustainable growth<br />* Rigorous financial control<br />* Strong cash flow management<br />* Robust governance and reporting<br />* Optimised funding structures<br />* Strategic readiness for future acquisitions</p><p>Working closely with the owners, the Head of Finance will strengthen profitability, build financial resilience and elevate the finance function to support long-term growth.</p><p><strong>Strategic Financial Leadership</strong><br />* Partner with the Managing Director and Board on long-term financial strategy<br />* Deliver EBITDA and cash targets aligned to the <strong>£50m growth plan</strong><br />* Lead disciplined capital allocation and investment decisions</p><p><strong>Profitability & Margin Management</strong><br />* Deliver SKU, customer and channel margin analysis<br />* Identify margin erosion and implement corrective action<br />* Support pricing governance and commercial decisions<br />* Drive continuous improvement in gross and net profitability</p><p><strong>Cash Flow & Reserve Development</strong><br />* Implement rolling <strong>6-12 month cash flow forecasting</strong><br />* Optimise working capital across inventory, receivables and payables<br />* Build and protect a meaningful cash reserve<br />* Develop structured plans to build an acquisition reserve</p><p><strong>Funding & Banking Oversight</strong><br />* Manage and optimise <strong>invoice discounting facilities</strong><br />* Oversee asset finance and commercial loan arrangements<br />* Support renegotiation of banking facilities and cost of capital<br />* Maintain strong relationships with lenders and advisors</p><p><strong>Capex & Investment Planning</strong><br />* Introduce structured ROI and payback analysis<br />* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals<br />* Ensure investment decisions align with strategic priorities</p><p><strong>Budgeting & Financial Governance</strong><br />* Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes<br />* Oversee delivery of clear monthly management accounts and board packs<br />* Implement financial dashboards aligned to key KPIs</p><p><strong>Operational Financial Control</strong><br />* Strengthen cost discipline across operations and production<br />* Link operational metrics to financial performance<br />* Drive financial accountability throughout the organisation</p><p><strong>Finance Team Leadership</strong><br />* Lead, develop and mentor the finance team<br />* Conduct structured performance reviews<br />* Improve reporting accuracy, systems and processes<br />* Oversee payroll governance and compliance</p><p><strong>FX & Risk Management</strong><br />* Develop and manage a structured foreign exchange strategy<br />* Protect margins through forward planning and hedging where appropriate<br />* Identify and manage financial risk proactively</p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking a commercially minded <strong>Head of Finance / aspiring Finance Director</strong> with:<br />* <strong>ACCA qualified (or equivalent)</strong><br />* Proven success within an <strong>SME growth environment</strong><br />* Strong experience driving <strong>profitability and margin improvement</strong><br />* Advanced <strong>working capital and cash flow management expertise</strong><br />* Experience managing <strong>invoice discounting, asset finance and loan structures</strong><br />* Track record renegotiating banking facilities<br />* Experience preparing businesses for <strong>acquisition or investment</strong><br />* Ability to operate effectively at <strong>Board level</strong><br />* Hands-on style with strong operational understanding<br />* High integrity and discretion when working with founders/owners</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjQxODEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half have partnered with Great Tew Estate to recruit their new Financial Controller.</p><p>This is a truly unique opportunity to join one of Oxfordshire's most distinctive and diversified private estate businesses offering a rare blend of property investment, natural resources, rural enterprise and long-term stewardship, all under private ownership.</p><p>This is not a typical Financial Controller role. It offers exposure to a multi-entity, asset-rich group spanning quarrying, property investment, grain processing and construction, with genuine breadth, autonomy and strategic influence.</p><p>Reporting directly into the Finance Director, you will support an experienced finance team in a highly visible number two role, freeing up the FD to focus on strategic development across the estate.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Onsite, just outside the beautiful Cotswold village of Great Tew, near Chipping Norton<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £70,000 - £80,000</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of financial reporting across a complex group structure comprising 19 entities (18 Ltd companies and 1 LLP).</p><p>This is a technically strong, hands-on role combining statutory reporting, management oversight and strategic input.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Statutory & Technical Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Drafting statutory accounts for 19 entities and managing the full compliance cycle</li><li>Coordinating with external tax advisors</li><li>Managing land acquisitions/disposals and investment property accounting</li><li>Overseeing reporting currently prepared in CaseWare (with scope for system evolution)</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting & Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting quarterly external reporting requirements</li><li>Managing a team of two Senior Management Accountants and one Junior Management Accountant</li><li>Coordinating VAT processes including partial exemption and technical returns</li></ul><p><strong>Cashflow & Strategic Support</strong></p><ul><li>Managing and overseeing master cashflow across 23 entities</li><li>Working closely with the FD in a dynamic, owner-led environment</li><li>Providing input on new projects, disposals and corporate structuring</li><li>Ensuring smooth delivery of financial information across a diversified group</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Is Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to a highly diversified private group structure</li><li>Broad remit spanning compliance, reporting and strategy</li><li>Significant autonomy and visibility</li><li>Stable team and long-standing finance leadership</li><li>A rare chance to work within a prestigious Cotswold estate setting</li><li>Long-term opportunity in a private, asset-backed organisation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>We are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with:</p><ul><li>Strong statutory accounts experience (multi-entity exposure advantageous)</li><li>A background in practice or complex owner-managed groups</li><li>Experience within property, land-heavy, construction, or asset-intensive businesses desirable</li><li>Confidence overseeing management accounts and leading a small team</li><li>Strong technical capability including VAT and group structures</li><li>The ability to operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p>This role would suit an individual looking for genuine breadth, autonomy and exposure to strategic decision-making within a long-established private estate.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xNjgyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2 data-start="65" data-end="87">Interim Credit Controller (3 months intially)</h2><h3 data-start="257" data-end="269">The Role</h3><p data-start="271" data-end="516">Our client is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their Finance team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role responsible for maintaining strong cash flow, managing financial risk and supporting the business across EMEA. Based in the Theale office 3 days per week with 2 at home.</p><p data-start="518" data-end="692">This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="723" data-start="699">Key Responsibilities</h3><br><br>Credit Control & Ledger Management<br><br><ul data-end="1347" data-start="765"><li data-end="818" data-start="765"><p data-start="767" data-end="818">Manage the accounts receivable ledger across EMEA</p></li><li data-end="894" data-start="819"><p data-end="894" data-start="821">Ensure timely collection of cash receipts and maintain strong cash flow</p></li><li data-end="966" data-start="895"><p data-start="897" data-end="966">Control order releases and hold accounts beyond agreed credit terms</p></li><li data-end="1001" data-start="967"><p data-end="1001" data-start="969">Raise direct debit collections</p></li><li data-start="1002" data-end="1045"><p data-end="1045" data-start="1004">Conduct regular debtor chasing routines</p></li><li data-end="1115" data-start="1046"><p data-start="1048" data-end="1115">Handle customer queries and maintain strong working relationships</p></li><li data-start="1116" data-end="1189"><p data-start="1118" data-end="1189">Conduct portfolio reviews, ledger management and credit limit reviews</p></li><li data-end="1246" data-start="1190"><p data-start="1192" data-end="1246">Submit and monitor applications with credit insurers</p></li><li data-end="1286" data-start="1247"><p data-start="1249" data-end="1286">Maintain accurate overdue reporting</p></li><li data-start="1287" data-end="1347"><p data-end="1347" data-start="1289">Initiate legal or other recovery actions where necessary</p></li></ul><br><br>Cash Management<br><br><ul data-end="1683" data-start="1370"><li data-end="1428" data-start="1370"><p data-end="1428" data-start="1372">Daily download and reconciliation of bank transactions</p></li><li data-end="1476" data-start="1429"><p data-start="1431" data-end="1476">Record and allocate multi-currency receipts</p></li><li data-start="1477" data-end="1528"><p data-end="1528" data-start="1479">Post and allocate direct debit payment journals</p></li><li data-end="1616" data-start="1529"><p data-end="1616" data-start="1531">Record and allocate multi-currency payments (suppliers, payroll and other payments)</p></li><li data-start="1617" data-end="1683"><p data-end="1683" data-start="1619">Process journals for monthly FX trades and regular cash sweeps</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2225" data-end="2264">Experience, Skills & Qualifications</h3><ul data-start="2266" data-end="2935"><li data-start="2266" data-end="2345"><p data-start="2268" data-end="2345">Previous experience in a similar Credit Control or Accounts Receivable role</p></li><li data-start="2346" data-end="2404"><p data-start="2348" data-end="2404">Experience managing EMEA ledgers would be advantageous</p></li><li data-end="2461" data-start="2405"><p data-start="2407" data-end="2461">Strong understanding of credit management principles</p></li><li data-end="2508" data-start="2462"><p data-start="2464" data-end="2508">Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</p></li><li data-start="2509" data-end="2564"><p data-end="2564" data-start="2511">Strong planning, organisation and monitoring skills</p></li><li data-start="2565" data-end="2610"><p data-end="2610" data-start="2567">Analytical and problem-solving capability</p></li><li data-end="2695" data-start="2611"><p data-start="2613" data-end="2695">Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships</p></li><li data-end="2757" data-start="2696"><p data-start="2698" data-end="2757">Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables and lookups required)</p></li><li data-end="2830" data-start="2758"><p data-start="2760" data-end="2830">Experience with Microsoft <strong>Business Central</strong> would be highly desirable</p></li><li data-end="2891" data-start="2831"><p data-start="2833" data-end="2891">Ability to handle confidential information appropriately</p></li><li data-start="2892" data-end="2935"><p data-end="2935" data-start="2894">Team-oriented with a proactive approach</p></li></ul><p>Key Points:</p><ul><li>Credit controller </li><li>3 months initially </li><li>Based near Theale</li><li>EMEA exposure ideal </li><li>Business Central experience ideal </li><li>£15-£17 per hour + Holiday Pay (depending on experience) </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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMTk4OTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an organisation who have been established for over 170 years based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit a <strong>Credit Controller</strong>. The Credit Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£40,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Help implement a new credit control software module and adapt existing processes to suit</li><li>Help the finance team to monitor and manage accounts receivable ledger</li><li>Contact clients requesting payment of overdue invoices using all methods of communication (telephone/email/SMS/written/banking payment platform).</li><li>Agree payment plans and negotiate with the clients for the same. Liaising with our teams when required.</li><li>Issue LBAs and liaise with our debt recovery team</li><li>Produce statements for clients if requested</li><li>Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies</li><li>Maintain accurate credit control reports</li><li>Work towards reducing the aged debtor days of the firm</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Proven experience in credit control</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Strong numerical and analytical skills</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft tools e.g Excel</li><li>Previous experience using a credit control software package an advantage</li><li>Previous experience in the legal industry useful but not a requirement</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuOTY0MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with an organisation based in Wallingford that are looking for a Credit Controller to join the team on a temporary basis. You'll manage multiple small ledgers and support timely debt collection, working closely with finance and operational teams while maintaining high accuracy and strong customer service - hybrid remote working.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the end-to-end credit control process across several ledgers.</li><li>Contacting customers to collect overdue payments and resolving queries.</li><li>Monitoring aged debt, credit limits, payment terms, and remittances.</li><li>Allocating cash, reconciling accounts, and preparing reports.</li><li>Managing customer portals and Direct Debit administration.</li><li>Supporting process improvements, KPIs, and occasional project work.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven credit control experience</li><li>Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills</li><li>Organised, detail focused and able to manage multiple priorities.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA0NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Wallingford </strong>to recruit a <strong>Accounts Receivables Accountant</strong>. The Accounts Receivables Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000</strong> plus an attractive benefits package. This high growth company offers <strong>hybrid remote working</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Own the end-to-end AR process, from invoice issuance to cash collection</li><li>Ensure accurate, timely invoicing in line with contracts and commercial terms</li><li>Monitor and manage the AR ledger, including reconciliations and ageing analysis</li><li>Manage customer billing cycles (monthly, quarterly, milestone-based, etc.)</li><li>Proactively follow up on overdue invoices and manage collections professionally</li><li>Resolve billing disputes in collaboration with Sales, Customer Success, and Operations</li><li>Maintain clear documentation of payment terms, disputes, and resolutions</li><li>Produce regular AR ageing, DSO, and collections reports for Finance leadership</li><li>Highlight risks, trends, and improvement opportunities in customer payments</li><li>Work closely with Finops lead to design and improve AR processes, controls, and SOPs as the company scales</li><li>Work closely with legal around client onboarding and PO portals</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>3-5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable / Finance Operations</li><li>Proven work experience in a similar role with minimum 3 years' experience</li><li>Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills; comfortable working with ERPs and billing tools</li><li>Excellent analytical and numerical skills</li><li>Sharp time management skills</li><li>Comfortable operating in a scale-up or fast-growing environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzAwNDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1 data-end="175" data-start="144"><strong data-start="146" data-end="175">Interim Credit Controller</strong></h1><p data-end="334" data-start="177"><strong data-end="190" data-start="177">Location:</strong> Birmingham (Central - office-based, 5 days per week)<br data-start="243" data-end="246" /> <strong data-end="259" data-start="246">Contract:</strong> 6 month FTC (strong potential to extend)<br data-end="303" data-start="300" /> <strong data-end="314" data-start="303">Salary:</strong> £27,000 - £30,000</p><h3 data-start="341" data-end="366"> </h3><h3 data-start="341" data-end="366"><strong data-start="345" data-end="364">The Opportunity</strong></h3><p data-end="510" data-start="367">A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Credit Controller to join a large, fast paced finance team in central Birmingham.</p><p data-start="512" data-end="855">This role is suited to a confident and commercially minded professional who can take ownership of the credit control function, build strong relationships, and drive cash collection performance from day one. You'll be joining a business undergoing positive change, offering excellent exposure and a highly engaging working environment.</p><h3 data-end="890" data-start="862"> </h3><h3 data-end="890" data-start="862"><strong data-start="866" data-end="890">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1344" data-start="891"><li data-start="891" data-end="961"><p data-end="961" data-start="893">Managing a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure timely payment</p></li><li data-start="962" data-end="1023"><p data-end="1023" data-start="964">Proactive chasing of outstanding debt via phone and email</p></li><li data-start="1024" data-end="1095"><p data-end="1095" data-start="1026">Building strong relationships with key clients to improve cash flow</p></li><li data-end="1161" data-start="1096"><p data-start="1098" data-end="1161">Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate records</p></li><li data-end="1222" data-start="1162"><p data-end="1222" data-start="1164">Resolving invoice queries efficiently to minimise delays</p></li><li data-start="1223" data-end="1289"><p data-end="1289" data-start="1225">Producing aged debt reports and supporting month-end processes</p></li><li data-start="1290" data-end="1344"><p data-start="1292" data-end="1344">Working closely with wider finance and sales teams</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1351" data-end="1368"> </h3><h3 data-end="1368" data-start="1351"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1368">About You</strong></h3><ul data-end="1753" data-start="1369"><li data-start="1369" data-end="1437"><p data-end="1437" data-start="1371">Proven Credit Control experience within a fast paced environment</p></li><li data-end="1492" data-start="1438"><p data-end="1492" data-start="1440">Previous interim/temp contract experience essential</p></li><li data-start="1493" data-end="1560"><p data-end="1560" data-start="1495">Ability to hit the ground running and deliver immediate results</p></li><li data-start="1561" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1563" data-end="1606">Ideally AAT qualified or studying towards</p></li><li data-end="1654" data-start="1607"><p data-end="1654" data-start="1609">Experience in medium to large finance teams</p></li><li data-end="1702" data-start="1655"><p data-start="1657" data-end="1702">Strong communication and negotiation skills</p></li><li data-end="1753" data-start="1703"><p data-end="1753" data-start="1705">Resilient, proactive and target-driven mindset</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1760" data-end="1783"> </h3><h3 data-end="1783" data-start="1760"><strong data-end="1783" data-start="1764">What's on Offer</strong></h3><ul data-end="2028" data-start="1784"><li data-end="1818" data-start="1784"><p data-start="1786" data-end="1818">Competitive salary (£27K-£30K)</p></li><li data-start="1819" data-end="1870"><p data-start="1821" data-end="1870">Immediate start with high visibility and impact</p></li><li data-start="1871" data-end="1940"><p data-start="1873" data-end="1940">Opportunity to work within a large, professional finance function</p></li><li data-end="1984" data-start="1941"><p data-start="1943" data-end="1984">Strong potential for contract extension</p></li><li data-end="2028" data-start="1985"><p data-end="2028" data-start="1987">Excellent experience to enhance your CV</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguOTY3NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Our client, a leading organisation within the IT & software industry, is seeking a highly experienced German speaking Collections Specialist to join their established EU Credit & Collections team.</p><p> </p><p>This senior-level Credit Control position plays a key role in managing high-value and complex accounts, driving the recovery of outstanding debts while maintaining strong customer relationships.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on role suited to a seasoned collections professional who combines commercial acumen, negotiation expertise, and a customer-first mindset. You'll be responsible for resolving escalated issues, mentoring junior collectors, and improving processes through insight and data analysis.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of German Sales Ledger accounts, ensuring timely collection and resolution of outstanding balances.</li><li>Build and maintain professional relationships with customers to negotiate settlements, payment plans, or other arrangements that optimise recovery.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex disputes and billing issues in collaboration with internal teams such as sales, finance, and customer service.</li><li>Analyse account data to identify trends, payment behaviours, and opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>Provide regular reports and updates to management on collection performance and key risks.</li><li>Maintain detailed, compliant documentation of all communications and agreements.</li><li>Make informed recommendations for escalation to legal action or external collection agencies when necessary.</li><li>Mentor and support junior collections staff, providing training and guidance on best practice.</li><li>Ensure all collection activities comply with UK debt collection regulations and company policies.</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Business, or related field.</li><li>Extensive experience in collections, including handling complex or high-value accounts at a senior level.</li><li>Strong understanding of German & UK debt collection processes, regulatory requirements, and ethical practices.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with ERP or collections software systems.</li><li>Exceptional negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.</li><li>Collaborative and professional approach with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.</li><li>Proven ability to mentor or train others in a team environment.</li><li>Multi-lingual fluency in German and English is Essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working patterns</li><li>Opportunity to lead initiatives within a respected, growth-focused business.</li><li>Supportive team culture and ongoing professional development.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS43Nzg5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="166" data-end="353"><strong data-end="208" data-start="166">Credit Controller </strong><br / data-end="211" data-start="208"> <strong data-end="224" data-start="211">Location:</strong> Stevenage (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH, full-time office during initial training)<br / data-end="317" data-start="314"> <strong data-start="317" data-end="328">Salary:</strong> Competitive + benefits</p><p data-end="662" data-start="355">Robert Half are working with a leading global technology solutions provider to recruit an experienced <strong data-start="457" data-end="478">Credit Controller</strong> for their corporate accounts team. You'll join a supportive, long-standing department of eight, working under highly experienced managers in a fast-paced, international environment.</p><p data-start="355" data-end="662"><strong>Working SAP experience would be highly beneficial for this role.</strong></p><p data-start="664" data-end="678"><strong data-start="664" data-end="676">The role</strong></p><ul data-start="679" data-end="1109"><li data-start="679" data-end="764"><p data-end="764" data-start="681">Manage cash collection for large corporate customers (local and export accounts).</p></li><li data-end="839" data-start="765"><p data-end="839" data-start="767">Assess and set credit limits using credit agencies within agreed SLAs.</p></li><li data-start="840" data-end="912"><p data-start="842" data-end="912">Resolve invoice disputes promptly, working closely with sales teams.</p></li><li data-end="995" data-start="913"><p data-end="995" data-start="915">Review aged debt, place delinquent accounts on hold, and set up payment plans.</p></li><li data-end="1058" data-start="996"><p data-start="998" data-end="1058">Apply and maintain credit insurance for specific accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1109" data-start="1059"><p data-start="1061" data-end="1109">Maintain accurate customer and credit records.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1127" data-start="1111"><strong data-start="1111" data-end="1125">MUST HAVE:</strong></p><ul data-start="1128" data-end="1486"><li data-start="1128" data-end="1226"><p data-end="1226" data-start="1130">Several years' <strong data-start="1145" data-end="1185">commercial credit control experience</strong> (corporate ledger exposure essential).</p></li><li data-start="1227" data-end="1282"><p data-end="1282" data-start="1229">Proven experience with <strong data-end="1279" data-start="1252">multi-currency accounts</strong>.</p></li><li data-end="1328" data-start="1283"><p data-start="1285" data-end="1328">Strong knowledge of <strong data-start="1305" data-end="1325">credit insurance</strong>.</p></li><li data-end="1399" data-start="1329"><p data-end="1399" data-start="1331">Ability to analyse <strong data-start="1350" data-end="1374">financial statements</strong> (Balance Sheet & P&L).</p></li><li data-end="1447" data-start="1400"><p data-start="1402" data-end="1447">Confident user of Microsoft Office & Excel.</p></li><li data-end="1486" data-start="1448"><p data-end="1486" data-start="1450">SAP knowledge essential.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1511" data-start="1488"><strong data-end="1509" data-start="1488">Benefits include:</strong></p><ul data-end="1707" data-start="1512"><li data-start="1512" data-end="1549"><p data-end="1549" data-start="1514">Pension scheme (up to 8% matched)</p></li><li data-start="1550" data-end="1570"><p data-end="1570" data-start="1552">Health care plan</p></li><li data-end="1627" data-start="1571"><p data-end="1627" data-start="1573">25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)</p></li><li data-start="1628" data-end="1653"><p data-end="1653" data-start="1630">Flexible home working</p></li><li data-end="1672" data-start="1654"><p data-start="1656" data-end="1672">Onsite parking</p></li><li data-start="1673" data-end="1707"><p data-start="1675" data-end="1707">Reward schemes & cycle to work</p></li></ul><p data-end="1836" data-start="1709">If you're a proactive Credit Controller with a proven track record in a corporate environment, apply now through Robert Half.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTI0NDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a specialist sales business with offices in Bedford</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Credit Controller you will work closely with the Credit Control Team and sales function to assist with the ongoing cashflow position for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Communicating with customers and ensuring prompt payment of sales invoices</li></ul><ul><li>Providing monthly statements to all customers</li></ul><ul><li>Identify overdue customers and preempting those that could become overdue</li><li>Reduction of debtor days</li><li>Building relationships with customers in order to identify any issues with the accounts and seek to resolve them</li><li>Encourage payment of overdue invoices and identify when payments will be made</li></ul><ul><li>Assist in negotiating payment plans and starting legal proceedings, if required</li><li>Updating customers records with credit reports and credit limits on a regular basis</li></ul><ul><li>Raise relevant issues to the Financial Controller.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Credit Controller with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills with the ability to work externally with customers and internally with colleagues. Proven experience of engaging and working with customers in arrears is key. This is an excellent opportunity within a growing and developing organisation.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Credit Controller based in Bedford is working 5 days a week in the office but is easily accessible from Bedford, St Neots, Ampthill, Shefford and surrounding. The role is offering a salary of £30-35K.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjU0NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Hospitality Company in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Credit Control Clerk for 3-6 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate temporary, Credit Control Clerk to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties: </p><ul><li>Manage a portfolio of client accounts with a primary focus on aged debts, including 90+ day balances, ensuring timely resolution and recovery wherever possible.</li><li>Take end-to-end ownership of designated debtor accounts, with clear accountability for progressing and resolving long‑outstanding and complex queries.</li><li>Proactively investigate, challenge, and resolve aged debt queries, working closely with Finance Business Partners and key stakeholders, including leading and participating in Debt Review Calls.</li><li>Drive the resolution of issues impacting aged balances, coordinating across internal teams and external clients to reduce exposure to bad and doubtful debts.</li><li>Manage your ledger against agreed targets and KPIs, ensuring aged and unallocated cash is minimised, 90+ day debts are actively progressed, and escalation routes (including legal action) are recommended where appropriate.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand payment behaviour, identify deviations from agreed terms, and address delays contributing to aged debt.</li><li>Provide accurate and timely information on expected receipts, particularly for aged balances, to support the cash forecasting model.</li><li>Maintain clear, detailed, and up-to-date notes on aged debt positions, actions taken, and next steps, supporting effective management reporting and decision‑making.</li><li>Supporting the wider AR team with routine tasks to meet team objectives</li><li>Produce any information and back up as required for external audits or statutory reporting, or any other business need.</li></ul><p> <strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Credit Control Clerk will either be a Finance graduate looking to gain entry level finance experience or have over 2 years experience.</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 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 role is paying between £17-£20p/h, 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjI2MzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Finance Manager for our SME client in East Hertfordshire, initially for a period of 3-4 months. </p><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager will require a hands-on individual with the following skill-set;</p><ul><li>Transaction processing (using Sage software)</li><li>Supplier invoices, sales invoices, bank transactions, credit card</li><li>Managing supplier payments and cash-flow</li><li>Supplier statement reconciliations Month-end, ledger reviews and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Bank reconciliations Monthly Payroll Monthly Vat returns</li><li>Assistance with production of Management information and Board Reports,</li><li>Management accounts, Budget and Forecasts.</li><li>SME experience essential </li></ul><p>The position of Interim Finance Manager is paying competitively on an hourly rate basis, this is an urgent requirement to start 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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMjkxNTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-section-id="1y3h6bp" data-end="178" data-start="159">About the Role</h2><p data-start="179" data-end="337">This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the objectives of a credit control team and support the continuous improvement of administrative processes.</p><p data-end="569" data-start="339">Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, the Credit Controller will be responsible for monitoring, chasing and managing a portion of the sales ledger while maintaining strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.</p><h3 data-end="597" data-start="571" data-section-id="1xmbd3v">Key Responsibilities</h3><p data-start="598" data-end="775">* End-to-end credit control activities including chasing outstanding payments via telephone, email and letter in a high-volume environment to meet individual and team targets.</p><p data-start="777" data-end="885">* Collaborating with invoicing teams and regional stakeholders to resolve disputes that may delay payment.</p><p data-end="962" data-start="887">* Recording chase activity and account updates within accounting systems.</p><p data-end="1031" data-start="964">* Issuing final demand notices to overdue clients where required.</p><p data-start="1033" data-end="1125">* Producing monthly reports on debtor balances and overdue accounts for management review.</p><p data-end="1209" data-start="1127">* Preparing documentation for escalation to internal legal teams when necessary.</p><h2 data-start="1216" data-end="1230" data-section-id="1dp8vzf">About You</h2><p data-start="1232" data-end="1350">This role suits an experienced credit control professional with strong relationship-building and communication skills.</p><h3 data-section-id="1ey4pth" data-start="1352" data-end="1386">Required Skills & Experience</h3><p data-end="1461" data-start="1387">* 2-3 years' experience in a credit control or accounts receivable role.</p><p data-end="1547" data-start="1463">* Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues.</p><p data-start="1549" data-end="1647">* Strong verbal and written communication skills when dealing with customers and internal teams.</p><p data-start="1649" data-end="1728">* Proactive mindset with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.</p><p data-start="1730" data-end="1808">* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines.</p><p data-end="1896" data-start="1810">* High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy and reconciliation skills.</p><p data-start="1898" data-end="1988">* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.</p><h2 data-end="2017" data-start="1995" data-section-id="2rosvd">Core Competencies</h2><p data-start="2018" data-end="2092">* Demonstrates professionalism and alignment with organisational values.</p><p data-start="2094" data-end="2170">* Contributes positively to team development and overall team performance.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uODMzMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="72" data-end="211"><strong data-start="72" data-end="91">Head of Finance</strong><br / data-start="91" data-end="94"><strong data-start="97" data-end="123">Royston, Hertfordshire</strong><br / data-end="126" data-start="123"><strong data-start="129" data-end="163">Fully office based | Full-time</strong><br data-end="166" data-start="163" /><strong data-end="209" data-start="169">£100,000 - £115,000 + company benefits</strong></p><p data-end="487" data-start="213">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Royston for a <strong data-start="315" data-end="334">Head of Finance</strong>. This is a senior, hands-on role with full ownership of the finance function and regular interaction with the Managing Director and a US parent company.</p><h3 data-start="489" data-end="503">The Role</h3><p data-start="504" data-end="902">As Head of Finance, you will lead and manage the entire finance operation, ensuring robust financial control, accurate multi-currency reporting, strong cash flow management, and full statutory compliance. You will act as a key business partner to the Managing Director, support acquisition activity, and serve as the primary financial interface with the US parent company and external stakeholders.</p><h3 data-start="904" data-end="930">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-start="931" data-end="2026"><li data-start="931" data-end="1014"><p data-start="933" data-end="1014">Full responsibility for the finance function and leadership of the finance team</p></li><li data-end="1099" data-start="1015"><p data-end="1099" data-start="1017">Act as Company Secretary, ensuring statutory and corporate governance compliance</p></li><li data-end="1189" data-start="1100"><p data-start="1102" data-end="1189">Manage relationships with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and the US parent company</p></li><li data-start="1190" data-end="1234"><p data-start="1192" data-end="1234">Lead the annual audit process end-to-end</p></li><li data-end="1310" data-start="1235"><p data-end="1310" data-start="1237">Oversee all tax matters, including VAT reporting for the UK and Ireland</p></li><li data-end="1370" data-start="1311"><p data-end="1370" data-start="1313">Execute quarterly royalty reporting and monthly payroll</p></li><li data-end="1418" data-start="1371"><p data-end="1418" data-start="1373">Own credit control and cash flow management</p></li><li data-start="1419" data-end="1491"><p data-start="1421" data-end="1491">Produce budgets, forecasts, and sales reporting for commercial teams</p></li><li data-start="1492" data-end="1550"><p data-start="1494" data-end="1550">Prepare customer, warehouse, and stock control reports</p></li><li data-end="1627" data-start="1551"><p data-end="1627" data-start="1553">Deliver monthly management accounts and financial reports in GBP and USD</p></li><li data-start="1628" data-end="1690"><p data-start="1630" data-end="1690">Oversee insurance arrangements, including credit insurance</p></li><li data-end="1728" data-start="1691"><p data-end="1728" data-start="1693">Manage the company pension scheme</p></li><li data-start="1729" data-end="1799"><p data-start="1731" data-end="1799">Support acquisition reviews, financial analysis, and due diligence</p></li><li data-start="1800" data-end="1878"><p data-start="1802" data-end="1878">Oversee telecommunication contracts and support IT development initiatives</p></li><li data-end="1961" data-start="1879"><p data-start="1881" data-end="1961">Drive process improvements and efficiency gains, including potential use of AI</p></li><li data-end="2026" data-start="1962"><p data-end="2026" data-start="1964">Deliver ad-hoc projects as required by the Managing Director</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2053" data-start="2028">Skills & Experience</h3><ul data-start="2054" data-end="2760"><li data-end="2124" data-start="2054"><p data-start="2056" data-end="2124">Proven experience leading a full finance function in a senior role</p></li><li data-start="2125" data-end="2194"><p data-end="2194" data-start="2127">Minimum 5 years' experience producing monthly management accounts</p></li><li data-end="2259" data-start="2195"><p data-start="2197" data-end="2259">Strong background in credit control and cash flow management</p></li><li data-end="2329" data-start="2260"><p data-end="2329" data-start="2262">Experience supporting acquisitions and/or financial due diligence</p></li><li data-start="2330" data-end="2400"><p data-start="2332" data-end="2400">Solid expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</p></li><li data-end="2483" data-start="2401"><p data-start="2403" data-end="2483">Hands-on experience managing audits, tax authorities, and statutory compliance</p></li><li data-start="2484" data-end="2583"><p data-start="2486" data-end="2583">Exposure to payroll, pensions, insurance, royalties, customer, stock, and operational reporting</p></li><li data-start="2584" data-end="2635"><p data-start="2586" data-end="2635">Experience in a B2C environment is advantageous</p></li><li data-end="2695" data-start="2636"><p data-end="2695" data-start="2638">Experience with Pegasus Opera and/or Sage is beneficial</p></li><li data-start="2696" data-end="2760"><p data-start="2698" data-end="2760">Experience maintaining and developing accounting/ERP systems</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2782" data-start="2762">Qualifications</h3><ul data-end="2850" data-start="2783"><li data-end="2850" data-start="2783"><p data-start="2785" data-end="2850">Ideally professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjAwMTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an <strong>SME</strong> based in <strong>Wallingford</strong> to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. The Management Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations (Bank, Fixed Assets, Prepayments, Accruals)</li><li>Checking and approving signoff of monthly payroll, mileage and additional payments</li><li>Manage Banking which includes payment runs for payroll, suppliers & employee expenses</li><li>Support AR with managing credit limits, credit insurance and debt recovery</li><li>Charges and reconciliations of intercompany accounts (Quarterly IC service Invoice)</li><li>Generate sales and margin reports and analyse specific findings.</li><li>Generate and analyse overhead cost reports on monthly basis for cost centre holders and Finance Controller</li><li>VAT submission and reconciliation</li><li>Recurring month end journals including Accruals & Prepayments</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Part qualified or studying for a professional finance qualification - ACCA/CIMA/ACA OR qualified by experience</li><li>Strong month end experience </li><li>Advanced Excell skills and preferably SAP or similar system experience</li><li>Confident in managing keyholders and their expectations</li><li>Effective in all elements of communication</li><li>Able to manage and delegate with confidence</li><li>Strong experience in accruals and accounting principles</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDE3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business including Payroll. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Preparing the monthly payroll file for the external payroll bureau to process the payroll</li><li>Preparing the month end payroll journal and reconciliations</li><li>Reconciliation of commission/bonus payments through Payroll for Sales staff</li><li>Preparation of P11D statements</li><li>Management of staff credit card and cash expenses from start to finish</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end preparation and reporting of the accounts</li><li>Assisting with financial accounting duties including non-payroll journals, accruals, and prepayment schedule preparation and posting to ERP system</li><li>Assisting Finance Manager with quarterly VAT computation</li><li>Assisting with year-end audit preparation</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with any ad hoc duties and projects</li><li>Support the purchase ledger function</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. Experience of Payroll alongside transactional duties is critical - as is the ability to work in a detailed fashion across Excel.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTk1NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be working in an exclusive retained agreement with <strong>Signify Research</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior Finance Business Partner / Finance Manager,</strong> based in <strong>Cranfield</strong> on a <strong>hybrid</strong> basis.</p><p>You will be proactive, detailed orientated and ambitious looking to support driving the professionalism and value creation of our ambitious and scaling business, happy to pull up your sleeves and get stuck in with the aptitude to develop and grow as we do. This role is seen as the future Head of Finance with the opportunity to build a team around you as the business expands. <strong> </strong>The foundations of the finance function are now in place, and the next step is to professionalise, streamline and gradually build capability as the company grows.</p><p><strong>Senior Finance Business Partner/Finance Manager</strong></p><p>Signify Research is dedicated to offering the highest quality, most in-depth and robust market analysis, insight, and consultancy services for the healthcare technology industry.</p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>You will support the CFO by ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and assisting with financial processes, as well as acting as a key link between finance and the research, sales and marketing teams supporting the provision of insights and analysis to support decision making. This role is designed for a proactive individual who will aid ensuring that financial performance is aligned with business objectives and demonstrates curiosity, trustworthiness, and commitment to quality while fostering impartiality, partnership and expertise.</p><p>Right hand to the CFO/COO running the day-to-day finance activities whilst also lending support to strategic projects and working across the business to deliver efficiencies. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Own the relationship with outsourced finance provider who manage the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll, and VAT returns.</li><li>Oversight of Accounts Payable</li><li>Ownership of Accounts Receivable including invoicing and credit control.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial controls and reconciliations.</li><li>Manage the month end close process and discipline (e.g., timelines, checklists, issues/actions log)</li><li>Ensure accurate Revenue recognition.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting and Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the MI and KPI pack for CFO review.</li><li>Assist in preparing Board packs.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining a rolling 12-month forecast (with CFO oversight).</li><li>Monitor cash flow and working capital, highlight variances promptly.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering (developing capability)</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to resolve queries efficiently.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all financial matters.</li><li>Finance Business partner to all team leads helping to understand the financial impacts of business decisions and function as the early warning flag to emerging financial risks.</li><li>Provide analysis on profitability, cost control, and performance metrics.</li><li>Help non-finance stakeholders understand financial performance.</li></ul><p><strong>Process improvement and systems</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for process improvement/automation and contribute ideas proactively. Especially within sphere of influence.</li><li>Improve reporting efficiency and data quality.</li><li>Support future implementation of improved reporting tools (e.g., Power BI or similar)</li><li>Contribute to building a scalable finance function as the company grows.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).</li><li>3-5 years' experience, ideally in an SME or scaling environment.</li><li>Strong grounding in management accounts and financial controls.</li><li>Experience with subscription revenue models beneficial.</li><li>Comfortable in Xero and strong Excel capability (basic modelling and analysis), proficient with other Microsoft applications</li><li>MI and data visualization tools and a working use of Power BI a plus.</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000 - £55,000 basic </li><li>Work in a PE backed, owner managed business on its growth journey to second transaction over the next 3-5 years</li><li>Family-friendly work-life balance with ability to work from home and flexible hours - Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 from home</li><li>Health cash plan that includes 24/7 virtual GP consultation service, health advice and counselling services, gym discounts and second opinion medical services</li><li>Company pension 4%, (increases to 7.5% after 3 years), 15% Bonus, dependent on company and personal performance</li><li>Paid employer-supported volunteer time off</li><li>27 days per annum holiday allowance (exclusive of bank holidays), flexible bank holiday usage, plus ability to "buy" addition holiday allowance.</li><li>Company life insurance worth 3X salary</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMjkyODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager on behalf of a Global Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Finance Manager you will look after all core fiancé operations including compliance, statutory accounts and assisting with commercial rerporting and decision making. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><p>* Financial Reporting and statutory accounts under IFRS</p><p>* Monthly and Quarterly reporting</p><p>* Asset Management</p><p>* Treasury Management and FX</p><p>* Annual budgeting and forecasting</p><p>* Sales analysis and performance reporting</p><p>* P+L reporting and analysis</p><p>* Team Management</p><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial and group reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas in order to become a more rounded individual on the route to FD</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Senior Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £90K + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTk0ODkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="657" data-start="330">Our client, a Warwickshire-based organisation, is seeking an experienced <strong data-end="430" data-start="403">Interim Finance Manager</strong> to support the finance function during a period of change. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring someone who can quickly take ownership of day-to-day financial operations while partnering closely with senior stakeholders.</p><p data-start="659" data-end="801">This assignment is initially for <strong data-end="704" data-start="692">3 months</strong>, however there is a clear opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right individual.</p><br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br><ul data-start="830" data-end="1440"><li data-start="830" data-end="889"><p data-end="889" data-start="832">Managing the day-to-day running of the finance function</p></li><li data-start="890" data-end="1001"><p data-start="892" data-end="1001">Leading the month-end process, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1002" data-end="1055"><p data-start="1004" data-end="1055">Producing accurate and timely management accounts</p></li><li data-end="1119" data-start="1056"><p data-end="1119" data-start="1058">Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management</p></li><li data-end="1201" data-start="1120"><p data-start="1122" data-end="1201">Ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with statutory requirements</p></li><li data-end="1274" data-start="1202"><p data-end="1274" data-start="1204">Acting as a key finance business partner to non-finance stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="1337" data-start="1275"><p data-start="1277" data-end="1337">Managing and developing junior members of the finance team</p></li><li data-start="1338" data-end="1386"><p data-end="1386" data-start="1340">Liaising with external auditors and advisors</p></li><li data-start="1387" data-end="1440"><p data-end="1440" data-start="1389">Identifying and implementing process improvements</p></li></ul><br><br>Candidate Requirements:<br><br><ul data-end="1955" data-start="1471"><li data-end="1529" data-start="1471"><p data-start="1473" data-end="1529">Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar role</p></li><li data-start="1530" data-end="1597"><p data-end="1597" data-start="1532">Strong technical accounting background with a hands-on approach</p></li><li data-end="1665" data-start="1598"><p data-start="1600" data-end="1665">Comfortable working in a fast-paced or transitional environment</p></li><li data-end="1721" data-start="1666"><p data-start="1668" data-end="1721">Experience producing management accounts end-to-end</p></li><li data-end="1782" data-start="1722"><p data-end="1782" data-start="1724">Strong Excel skills and exposure to finance systems/ERPs</p></li><li data-end="1844" data-start="1783"><p data-start="1785" data-end="1844">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li data-start="1845" data-end="1910"><p data-end="1910" data-start="1847">Able to commit to <strong data-start="1865" data-end="1908">5 days per week on-site in Warwickshire</strong></p></li><li data-end="1955" data-start="1911"><p data-start="1913" data-end="1955">Immediately available or on short notice</p></li></ul><br><br>Qualifications:<br><br><ul data-end="2037" data-start="1978"><li data-start="1978" data-end="2037"><p data-start="1980" data-end="2037">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or qualified by experience</p></li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer:<br><br><ul data-end="2224" data-start="2061"><li data-end="2125" data-start="2061"><p data-start="2063" data-end="2125">Competitive interim rate or salary (dependent on experience)</p></li><li data-end="2178" data-start="2126"><p data-start="2128" data-end="2178">Opportunity to add immediate value in a key role</p></li><li data-end="2224" data-start="2179"><p data-end="2224" data-start="2181">Strong likelihood of permanent conversion</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4xMDUzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="81" data-start="0"> </p><p data-end="244" data-start="83">We are working with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit a confident and capable <strong data-end="208" data-start="182">Senior Finance Officer</strong> to join their central finance team.</p><p data-end="419" data-start="246">This is a hands-on role with real responsibility - ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys both operational finance and supporting stakeholders.</p><h3 data-end="438" data-start="426">The Role</h3><p data-start="440" data-end="556">You will play a key part in ensuring accurate, compliant and efficient financial operations across the organisation.</p><p data-end="591" data-start="558"><strong data-end="591" data-start="558">Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul data-start="593" data-end="1095"><li data-end="659" data-start="593"><p data-start="595" data-end="659">Preparing weekly BACS, same-day and international payment runs</p></li><li data-end="723" data-start="660"><p data-start="662" data-end="723">Submitting monthly VAT returns and reconciling VAT accounts</p></li><li data-end="766" data-start="724"><p data-start="726" data-end="766">Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers</p></li><li data-start="767" data-end="819"><p data-start="769" data-end="819">Processing journals, credit cards and petty cash</p></li><li data-end="862" data-start="820"><p data-end="862" data-start="822">Managing supplier and customer set-ups</p></li><li data-end="918" data-start="863"><p data-end="918" data-start="865">Raising sales invoices and proactively chasing debt</p></li><li data-start="919" data-end="971"><p data-start="921" data-end="971">Supporting budget holders with financial control</p></li><li data-start="972" data-end="1038"><p data-end="1038" data-start="974">Deputising for the Finance Management Accountant when required</p></li><li data-end="1095" data-start="1039"><p data-end="1095" data-start="1041">Providing guidance and support to Finance Assistants</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1115" data-start="1102">About You</h3><ul data-start="1117" data-end="1413"><li data-end="1159" data-start="1117"><p data-start="1119" data-end="1159">Experienced in a busy finance function</p></li><li data-end="1214" data-start="1160"><p data-end="1214" data-start="1162">Strong understanding of VAT and financial controls</p></li><li data-start="1215" data-end="1266"><p data-end="1266" data-start="1217">Confident with payment runs and reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1267" data-end="1307"><p data-end="1307" data-start="1269">Detail-oriented and highly organised</p></li><li data-start="1308" data-end="1362"><p data-end="1362" data-start="1310">Proactive, reliable and able to work independently</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC43MzEwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an industry leading international organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to lead a high-performing team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, governance, and continuous improvement across the regional finance structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will take full ownership of the function, ensuring high-quality reporting and perform a key role in improving financial controls. You will manage and develop a large team, embedding best practice, driving efficiencies, and supporting transformation initiatives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, setting clear objectives and driving performance.</li><li>Ensure delivery of a consistent, high-quality service across regional time zones, flexing team workload and coverage as required.</li><li>Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, proactively managing performance, feedback, and continuous improvement plans.</li><li>Drive standardisation, documentation, and optimisation of end-to-end processes.</li><li>Own KPIs and service level performance, ensuring delivery is consistently met or exceeded.</li><li>Ensure strong governance, compliance, and control frameworks are embedded across all activities.</li><li>Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records, proactively identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>Lead period-end close activities, including accruals, revenue recognition, reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger operations.</li><li>Support and contribute to ongoing finance transformation and continuous improvement programmes.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong leadership capability with a proven track record of managing and developing finance teams.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance systems and end-to-end accounting processes.</li><li>High attention to detail, with the ability to operate at both operational and strategic levels.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in financial controls, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>High integrity and strong ethical standards.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within a large company environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading similar finance operations functions.</li><li>Additional language skills.</li><li>Experience working within a regional or multinational organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications & Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant, or equivalent business / finance qualification.</li><li>Strong MS Excel and MS Office capability.</li><li>Experience working with Oracle and other ERP / finance systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role of Finance Manager is offered with a salary of up £55,000 DOE, with market leading 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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjEzNjYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a Large Service Organisation with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Finance Manager you will take responsibility for managing the accounting function for key areas of technical accounting, JV work and VAT accounting. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Timely and accurate reporting of Corp Tax, partial exemption VAT, employment tax and CIS requirements.</li><li>Management of robust internal controls looking to improve and develop when the opportunity arises</li><li>Provision of financial information to key stakeholders</li><li>Reporting of assets and liabilities</li><li>Management of the balance sheet reconciliation process</li><li>Month end reporting</li><li>Team management and development.</li></ul><p>Your Profile.</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant who has managed teams and who has a strong, VAT, controls and core accounting background. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross functionally across teams and stakeholders both within finance and non-finance.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a key employer in the Bedford area and has a wide reach outside of Bedford and the Bedfordshire region providing an unparalleled service to its clients.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Finance Manager in Bedford is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of £45-55k + Excellent benefits.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ3MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, technology-led business in the East Midlands that is recruiting for a permanent Senior Tax Manager to support a highly acquisitive strategy with a strong focus on M&A.</p><p>This is a senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager role within a fast-paced tech environment where mergers and acquisitions sit at the heart of the growth agenda. The role will suit a commercially minded tax professional who wants to operate close to deal activity, working alongside senior leadership and external advisors as the business continues to scale across the East Midlands and beyond.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>As Senior Tax Manager, you will take ownership of the tax agenda for a technology business undergoing frequent M&A activity, with exposure across transaction support, structuring and post-acquisition integration.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading tax input into M&A activity, including structuring, due diligence and deal execution</li><li>Managing tax aspects of acquisitions, integrations and group re-organisations</li><li>Overseeing corporate tax compliance and reporting across the group</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external tax advisors</li><li>Providing clear, commercial tax advice to senior stakeholders</li><li>Supporting tax risk management and governance in a growing tech business</li><li>Keeping up to date with relevant tax legislation impacting M&A and the technology sector</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Who we are looking for</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Manager with a strong background in M&A-focused tax, ideally gained within a technology, PE-backed or fast-growth environment.</p><p><strong>You are likely to bring:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CTA qualification</li><li>Ideally industry experience, but exceptional practice candidates will be considered</li><li>Experience working closely with senior stakeholders</li><li>A commercial mindset with the ability to balance risk and growth</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><p>This permanent Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands offers a rare opportunity to join a tech business where tax is central to the M&A strategy.</p><p><strong>You can expect:</strong></p><ul><li>A senior, permanent Senior Tax Manager position with significant M&A exposure</li><li>Direct involvement in acquisitions and integration activity</li><li>Visibility and influence at senior leadership level</li><li>Career progression within a growing East Midlands technology business</li></ul><p>If this Senior Tax Manager role in the East Midlands looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished tax professional with strong M&A experience and would like to get on our radar, please apply now.</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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS42MTAyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>FP&A Manager - High‑Growth Data Centre & Infrastructure Environment</strong></p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly scaling organisation operating at the forefront of AI, advanced computing, and large‑scale digital infrastructure to recruit a high‑calibre FP&A Manager.</p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a fast‑growing, capital‑intensive business where finance is central to shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling global expansion.</p><h3><strong>The Opportunity</strong></h3><p>You'll join an innovative and engineering‑led environment delivering secure, scalable, and sustainable data centre and digital infrastructure solutions. As FP&A Manager, you'll help define financial strategy, strengthen planning processes, and influence high‑value investment decisions.</p><h3><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></h3><p><strong>Financial Planning & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead budgets, long‑range plans, and rolling forecasts</li><li>Build and enhance financial models to support strategic and investment decisions</li><li>Conduct in‑depth variance and performance analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Management Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Produce accurate monthly/quarterly reporting with insightful commentary</li><li>Identify performance risks, trends, and opportunities</li></ul><p><strong>Capital Expenditure & Investment Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Support oversight of £100m+ annual capex programmes</li><li>Monitor project spend and alignment with budgets and investor expectations</li><li>Manage reporting related to project financing and loan covenants</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Finance Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with technical, operational, and commercial teams</li><li>Drive process improvements, strengthen systems (e.g., NetSuite), and enhance automation</li><li>Support the development of scalable finance processes</li></ul><p><strong>Team Development</strong></p><ul><li>Mentor junior members as the function expands</li></ul><h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)</li><li>3-5 years' experience in FP&A or commercial finance</li><li>Strong financial modelling and Excel capability</li><li>ERP experience (NetSuite or SAP preferred)</li><li>Evidence of improving processes and delivering actionable insights</li></ul><p><strong>Industry Background</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Ideal:</strong> data centres, infrastructure, energy, telecoms, engineering, or other capex‑heavy environments</li><li>Open to strong FP&A talent from project‑based, capital‑intensive industries</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Highly analytical with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex financial information</li><li>Comfortable operating both strategically and hands‑on in a scaling environment</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Join?</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Impact:</strong> Influence financial strategy in a high‑growth, global business</li><li><strong>Progression:</strong> Significant exposure and career advancement opportunities</li><li><strong>Environment:</strong> Collaborative, future‑focused team working in a cutting‑edge sector</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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yMTMzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">