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Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
20000 - 26000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton KeynesThe RoleAs Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.Salary and BenefitsRole of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + BenefitsRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-16T07:53:34Z

Senior Finance Manager - 9 month FTC

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Contract
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join their finance function on a 9-month fixed term contract.This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage the monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes across group entities.</li><li>Liaise with the FP&A Manager to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Develop, manage and review financial policies, systems and controls, providing guidance and support to colleagues.</li><li>Support the annual audit across the UK and international group entities.</li><li>Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings</li><li>Ensure financial practices comply with Charities SORP (FRS 102) and other relevant regulations.</li><li>Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including partial exemption treatment and supporting documentation.</li><li>Oversee VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance.</li><li>Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.</li><li>Manage the delivery of finance processes through Virtual Finance Offices across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.</li><li>Oversee payment runs and act as the first approver for payments across the relevant entities.</li><li>Provide oversight of financial due diligence on new and existing global partners.</li><li>Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to financial controls, accounting processes and compliance.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Experience across month-end, statutory accounts and audit.</li><li>Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities and/or international operations.</li><li>Ideally, knowledge of Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid.</li><li>Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.</li><li>The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.</li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>9-month fixed term contract</li><li>£65,000 - 75,000 per annum </li><li>50% office-based in Cambridge</li><li>November 2026 start</li><li>Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjk2Mjg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-30T08:39:24Z

Interim Financial Controller

West Drayton, London
remote
Contract
85000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Controller | 14-Month Maternity Cover</h1>£85,000 - £90,000 + 10% Pension | 4-Day Working Week | UxbridgeI'm currently working exclusively with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller on a 14-month maternity cover basis.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a senior finance role with genuine ownership, strong exposure to the Finance Director and a highly attractive working pattern.<h3>The Package</h3><ul><li>£85,000 - £90,000 salary</li><li>10% employer pension contribution</li><li>4-day working week - full-time hours worked across 4 days, with every Friday off</li><li>Only 2 days per week on-site in Uxbridge</li><li>14-month maternity cover</li><li>Senior position reporting directly to the Finance Director</li></ul><h3>The Role</h3>You'll take ownership of the financial control, accounting and compliance function, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting and continuous improvement across the finance operation.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading financial control, accounting and compliance activities</li><li>Full ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>Monthly reporting and SOX reconciliations</li><li>Statutory accounts and tax reporting</li><li>Cash flow management and bank reconciliations</li><li>Overseeing accounts payable and debtor management</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning</li><li>Overhead and budget variance analysis</li><li>Supporting and challenging budget holders across the business</li><li>Leading the year-end statutory accounting process</li><li>Supporting internal and external audits</li><li>Ensuring appropriate financial controls and processes are maintained</li><li>Leading and developing members of the finance team</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're looking for a fully qualified accountant with 5+ years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing, SME or project-based environment.You'll need strong technical accounting and financial control experience, alongside the confidence to operate autonomously, influence stakeholders and lead a small finance team.Experience with IFRS / US GAAP and IFS would be advantageous.Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is commercially minded, analytical, hands-on and comfortable operating in a complex environment.If you're a qualified Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Finance professional and the idea of £85-90k, a 4-day working week and every Friday off appeals, I'd be very keen to speak with you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNjYxNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T12:54:31Z

Fixed Term - Finance Business Partner

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
remote
Contract
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Business Partner</h1>Location: Beaconsfield Salary: Up to £65,000 (12 month Fixed Term Contract) Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid<h2>About the Role</h2>An opportunity has arisen for a Finance Business Partner to join a busy finance function, supporting teams across the organisation with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and commercial decision-making.This role would suit a qualified finance professional looking to develop their business partnering experience, build strong stakeholder relationships and provide meaningful financial insight to support business performance.Working closely with colleagues across Finance and operational teams, you will help improve financial visibility, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to manage costs, improve efficiency and support investment decisions.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning process.</li><li>Analyse financial performance against budget, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reporting, financial commentary and performance updates.</li><li>Work with stakeholders across the business to understand financial performance and cost drivers.</li><li>Assist with business cases, investment appraisals and financial modelling.</li><li>Support the monitoring of expenditure, overheads and capital investment.</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance to ensure accurate and consistent reporting.</li><li>Build effective relationships with non-finance stakeholders, helping them understand financial results and make informed decisions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>You will be a commercially minded finance professional with strong analytical skills and the confidence to engage with stakeholders across different areas of a business.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Experience in a Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant, FP&A or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</li><li>The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Good commercial awareness and an interest in understanding business performance.</li><li>Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to question assumptions and suggest improvements.</li><li>Experience working with P&L reporting, cost analysis and financial controls.</li></ul>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable.<h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>The opportunity to develop your finance business partnering and commercial finance experience.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of stakeholders and business activities.</li><li>The opportunity to contribute to financial planning, performance improvement and decision-making.</li></ul>If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and develop your commercial business partnering skills, we would welcome your application.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMDc0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T14:10:50Z

Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant - TEMP TO PERM

Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
- 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 dir="ltr">Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant - TEMP TO PERM</h1>Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Location: Bourton-on-the-Water Salary: Up to £35,000 Working pattern: Office-based, with some flexibility around start and finish times<h2 dir="ltr">The Role</h2>We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant. The role combines responsibility for accurate weekly payroll preparation with finance, accounts and general administrative support.The key focus is compiling, checking and validating employee hours before weekly payroll is processed. This is not an end-to-end payroll position; payroll processing, tax and final payroll preparation are handled by an established payroll specialist.<h2 dir="ltr">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Compile and validate weekly employee hours, including variable hours, pay rates, sickness, holidays and other payroll adjustments.</li><li>Review time-recording information and compare reports across multiple systems.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies, missing or incorrect information and liaise with managers to resolve issues.</li><li>Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete and correctly allocated ahead of the weekly payroll deadline.</li><li>Support Finance with payroll reporting, reconciliations, financial records and general accounts administration.</li><li>Handle relevant cash, petty cash and payment administration.</li><li>Maintain accurate payroll, financial and employee records, spreadsheets and internal systems.</li><li>Respond to payroll, finance and employee queries professionally, working collaboratively with Finance, HR and management.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the wider business as required.</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Previous payroll experience, with a proven understanding of payroll processes and experience collating and/or checking payroll data.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including confidence working with formulas, checking formula accuracy and analysing spreadsheets.</li><li>Experience analysing data from multiple systems or reports and confidently interrogating information to identify discrepancies or errors.</li><li>Understanding of hours worked, pay rates, gross pay, deductions, net pay, holiday, sickness and different working arrangements.</li><li>Experience in basic finance and accounts administration, including maintaining financial records, reconciliations and cash-related queries.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and a methodical approach.</li><li>Comfortable working to a weekly payroll cycle and fixed deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a busy environment.</li><li>Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines.</li><li>Good communication skills and confidence liaising with employees and managers.</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">Working Arrangements</h2>The position is predominantly office-based, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around start and finish times, provided business requirements and weekly payroll deadlines are met.The role works across Finance, HR and management, requiring effective communication and collaboration.<h2 dir="ltr">Benefits</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary up to £35,000.</li><li>20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Lifestyle benefits and retail discounts.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Career development opportunities.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme.</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">To Be Considered</h2>Please email me the following information:<ul><li>How many years' payroll experience you have.</li><li>Your level of Excel experience.</li><li>Your location and how you would travel to Bourton-on-the-Water.</li><li>Your salary expectations.</li><li>Your availability to start.</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjQ1MzkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-24T16:01:30Z

Finance Assistant

Banbury, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
32000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Banbury to recruit a Finance Assistant. The Finance Assistant will receive a salary up to £35,000 along with other attractive benefits!This role offers 1 day per week hybrid working - 4 days a week working in the office. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments and journal entries.</li><li>Assist with month-end and year-end processes, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</li><li>Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain general ledger accounts.</li><li>Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Process purchase and sales ledger transactions as required.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely manner.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and procedures.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Previous experience in a finance or accounts-based role.</li><li>Good understanding of accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Good Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.</li><li>A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzEyNDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-29T11:59:30Z

Financial Controller

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Financial Controller</h1>Birmingham | Up to £85,000<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS</li><li>Lead IFRS 18 implementation</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</li><li>Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.</li><li>Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.</li><li>Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.</li><li>Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2>A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.Interested?If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMTk1OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-22T12:29:22Z

Financial Controller

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a high-tech manufacturer based in Didcot to recruit a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £80,000 dependent on experience plus attractive benefits including health insurance and generous annual leave. Hybrid remote working is available in this role.SME and Manufacturing experience is desirable for this role. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and maintenance of asset registers.</li><li>Delivering accurate, timely and high-quality financial information and commentaries to the Board, Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Reviewing and when appropriate, improving the financial models that the company uses for forecasting.</li><li>Overseeing end-to-end financial operations, financial planning and analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Continuous improvements to financial procedures and controls</li><li>As Company Secretary producing accurate minutes of shareholder and formal director meetings and resolutions.</li><li>Ensuring that the company has in place at all times appropriate insurances.</li><li>Working closely with the Board, Exec and Management teams to help deliver the best financial performance of the company.</li><li>Monitoring project costs and producing regular updates for the Exec and Management teams.</li><li>Managing debtors and creditors.</li><li>Manage relationships with bank, auditors and HMRC</li><li>Delivering a draft Budget for approval by the Exec team at least 1 month before the first board meeting of the year</li><li>Delivering a mid-year financial forecast and review to the Exec team.</li><li>As Company Secretary ensuring that the company complies with all financial and legal requirements as well as maintaining high standards of corporate governance.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with minimum 10 years' experience in a finance management or controller role.</li><li>Experience of producing management, formal accounts and financial models for a diverse and complex medium sized enterprise.</li><li>Experience with financial software and MRP systems</li><li>Company Secretary experience desirable.</li><li>Ability to delegate and manage the work of others.</li><li>Experience running annual audit.</li><li>Experience of delivering excellence in a high-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent leadership and man-management skills to successfully lead, motivate, retain and develop our talented team.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzI3MzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T10:00:10Z

Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead

Camberley, Surrey
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Payroll Lead & Finance Administrator</h1>12-Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: Camberley (4 days office-based, 1 day from home) Salary: £30,000 - £35,000An established business is seeking an experienced Payroll Lead & Finance Administrator to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied position offering responsibility for the end-to-end payroll process, alongside supporting wider finance administration activities.This role would suit a payroll professional who has previously taken ownership of payroll and enjoys working within a collaborative finance environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities:</h2><ul><li>Lead and manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Maintain payroll records and process employee changes, overtime, deductions and statutory payments.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries.</li><li>Ensure payroll submissions and reporting deadlines are met.</li><li>Reconcile payroll information and support month-end activities.</li><li>Assist with sales invoicing, supplier payments and general finance administration.</li><li>Support financial reporting, reconciliations and audit requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Finance and HR to ensure accurate employee and payroll data.</li></ul><h2>About You:</h2><ul><li>Previous experience leading and processing payroll from start to finish.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practice.</li><li>Experience working within a finance or accounts function.</li><li>Confident using payroll systems and Excel.</li><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer:</h2><ul><li>Salary of £30,000 - £35,000.</li><li>12-month fixed-term contract.</li><li>Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day from home).</li><li>Friendly and supportive team environment.</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a broad and varied finance position.</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDgyMzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-28T18:36:39Z

Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead

Camberley, Surrey
remote
Temporary
30000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead | Camberley | 12-Month FTCI am currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant & Payroll Lead to join a growing business based in Camberley on a 12-month fixed-term contract.This is a varied, hands-on role combining full responsibility for monthly payroll for approximately 200 employees, alongside supporting the wider finance team across accounts receivable and accounts payable.Key Responsibilities:Payroll<ul><li>Taking full ownership of the monthly payroll process for 200+ employees, including hourly paid and salaried staff. </li><li>Importing and processing hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes and deductions. </li><li>Maintaining payroll records, processing starters, leavers and employee changes. </li><li>Handling payroll queries and investigating discrepancies. </li><li>Managing HMRC submissions and producing payroll reports. </li><li>Supporting HR and Operations with TUPE transfers and transitional payrolls. </li></ul>Finance<ul><li>Raising and distributing monthly sales invoices. </li><li>Managing customer accounts, allocating payments and reconciling the sales ledger. </li><li>Chasing outstanding debt and resolving aged debt queries. </li><li>Completing daily bank transactions and bank reconciliations. </li><li>Processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs. </li><li>Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries. </li><li>Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations, month-end and year-end audit requirements. </li></ul>About You:<ul><li>2-5 years' experience across finance and payroll. </li><li>Previous experience managing or processing monthly payroll. </li><li>Good understanding of both accounts payable and accounts receivable. </li><li>Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail. </li><li>AAT qualification would be advantageous. </li><li>Able to investigate and resolve issues independently while working as part of a wider finance team. </li></ul>The Details:<ul><li>Location: Camberley </li><li>Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract </li><li>Working arrangement: Predominantly office-based, with one day per week working from home. </li><li>Benefits include private medical insurance, performance-related bonus, birthday leave, pension and additional wellbeing benefits. </li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMzM2MDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-09T14:24:22Z

FP&A Analyst

Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">FP&A Analyst</h1>Location: Northamptonshire Salary: Competitive + world-class benefits Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week on siteRobert Half are delighted to be working with a highly successful, internationally recognised organisation to recruit an FP&A Analyst into a high-performing Finance team.If you are an analytically minded finance professional looking for something more exciting than a traditional FP&A role, want genuine exposure to complex financial modelling, forecasting and commercial analysis, and would thrive in a high-performance environment, this is an opportunity you should seriously consider.This is a five-day-a-week office-based role, but the working environment is exceptional and designed around employee wellbeing, performance and development.This is not your typical FP&A Analyst role.It is a rare opportunity to join an exceptional, high-performance environment where Finance is genuinely at the heart of operational and commercial decision-making.You will work closely with senior Finance, operational and technical stakeholders, taking ownership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting and analysis. This is a role where you will be expected to get under the skin of the numbers, challenge assumptions and turn complex financial information into meaningful insight that supports business performance.The RoleYou will take ownership of key financial planning and analysis activities across the business, including:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Supporting the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.</li><li>Producing accurate and timely financial forecasts, reporting and analysis.</li><li>Analysing financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying key variances, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Developing and maintaining complex financial models to support business planning and decision-making.</li><li>Working closely with senior stakeholders to understand financial and operational performance and provide meaningful insight.</li><li>Identifying key financial drivers, trends and opportunities to improve business performance.</li><li>Presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling way.</li><li>Supporting the development of business cases and financial analysis to inform commercial and operational decisions.</li><li>Working with large volumes of financial and operational data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.</li><li>Supporting complex financial and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Driving automation and continuous improvement across financial planning and reporting processes.</li><li>Using systems and tools including SAP, Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx and advanced Excel.</li><li>Taking ownership of analytical projects from initial scope through to delivery, ensuring agreed actions are followed through.</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for an analytically strong finance professional who is commercially minded, technically capable and genuinely enjoys working with complex financial information.<ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), part-qualified or finalist, depending on experience.</li><li>Strong experience across financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Experience working with complex financial information and large datasets.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills, with Power Query, Power BI or similar tools highly desirable.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering, R&D, automotive or another technically complex environment would be advantageous.</li><li>The ability to interpret financial data, identify key trends and translate analysis into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>The confidence to challenge assumptions and communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>A proactive, accountable approach and the ability to take ownership and deliver end-to-end.</li></ul>Why Consider This Opportunity?This is an opportunity to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, offering an exceptional working environment, world-class benefits and a culture focused on employee wellbeing, performance and development.You will be joining a high-performing Finance team where analytical expertise is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged and you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the wider business.For a finance professional looking to develop their FP&A expertise within a complex, internationally recognised organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in their career.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuODgxNDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-02T11:24:43Z

Finance Assistant

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Temporary Role - Finance Assistant </h2>West Oxfordshire - Hybrid £30,000-£32,000 3-month temporary role <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>* Processing supplier invoices and payment runs * Raising customer invoices and allocating payments * Supporting credit control and resolving queries * Completing bank reconciliations * Supporting month-end processes * Maintaining accurate finance records and spreadsheets * Providing general support to the wider finance team <h3>About You</h3>* Previous AP, AR or general finance experience * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Good Excel and accounting systems skills * Organised with good communication skills * Proactive and able to work independently 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDc1NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T18:56:05Z

Financial Controller

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Financial Controller Our client is a well-established, privately owned manufacturing and engineering business based in Nottinghamshire, with a strong market presence and an established customer base. The business continues to perform well, with a strong plans for further growth. They are looking to appoint a qualified Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, working closely with the leadership team to drive financial performance, improve reporting and support commercial decision-making. The roleReporting to the Finance Director, you will run the month-end process, lead a small finance team and make sure the business has accurate, timely information on profitability, stock and cash. There is a genuine opportunity to tighten processes and improve the quality of reporting rather than simply maintaining what is already there. Key responsibilities<ul><li>Deliver the monthly management accounts and board reporting, with clear commentary on performance and margins</li><li>Oversee costing, WIP and stock valuation, working closely with operations to resolve variances</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital and the annual budget and reforecast process</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts under FRS 102 and lead the external audit</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and processes while managing and developing the finance team</li></ul> About you<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with at least two years' post-qualification experience</li><li>A background in manufacturing, engineering or a similar operational environment where stock and costing are significant</li><li>Hands-on experience of month-end close, statutory accounts and audit, along with previous line management</li><li>Practical and commercially minded, able to explain the numbers clearly to non-finance managers and comfortable challenging when something does not look right</li></ul> Interested?Apply now with your CV to be considered for this opportunity.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC45ODY4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-29T08:52:45Z

Finance Assistant

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
25000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Assistant | South Derbyshire Are you looking for a role where you can develop your finance career, gain further qualifications and have a clear path to progress?I'm working with an established business in South Derbyshire that is looking to add a Finance Assistant to its growing finance team.This would suit someone with some experience across sales ledger, accounts receivable or credit control who is looking to take the next step and build on their existing experience.The role will have a particular focus on:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Sales ledger and accounts receivable</li><li>Sales invoicing and cash allocation</li><li>Customer queries and account reconciliations</li><li>Credit control and dispute management</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team</li></ul>What makes this opportunity stand out is the investment in your development. The business offers study support towards professional qualifications, alongside genuine opportunities to progress as you develop your skills and experience.📍 South Derbyshire 📚 Study support 📈 Progression opportunitiesIf you're looking for your next finance role and want to join a business that will invest in you and support your development, get in touch for more information.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4xNjg4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-02T13:11:30Z

Management Accountant

Faringdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation to recruit a part-time Management Accountant. The part-time Management Accountant can be based in either Faringdon or Wantage. This role is term time only and 30 hours per week. The full-time salary offered is up to £38,500 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension. Please note due to the term time only element and 30 hours per week, take home salary will be circa £25,000-£26,000. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzY3NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-04T16:57:12Z

Financial Controller

Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Temporary Financial Controller Role<ul><li>2 month temporary role</li><li>Mainly remote, occasional travel to Oxfordshire</li><li>£65,000 - £70,000 equivalent</li><li>Interviews next week</li></ul> Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage payroll and lead the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare the monthly Board pack and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee cashflow management and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, ensuring accurate financial records.</li><li>Take responsibility for financial reporting and provide clear insight to senior stakeholders.</li></ul> Key Requirements:<ul><li>Must have Xero experience.</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzI0NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-07T19:56:58Z

Financial Accountant

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
remote
Permanent
58000 - 62000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation. The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements. The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business. 📊 About the Position You will be responsible for: <ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function. If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business. You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T15:37:04Z

Management Accountant

Wantage, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Wantage to recruit a Management Accountant. This role is term time only! The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension. Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T16:05:24Z

Trainee Management Accountant

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
25000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Trainee Management Accountant</h1>Location: Milton Keynes, Working Pattern: Hybrid Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Benefits: Study support and career developmentAn excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Management Accountant to join an established finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounting and progress with professional studies.Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, cash flow reporting and general accounting activities.The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, a convenient location close to a train station and support towards further professional qualifications. Excel skills are really imporatnt in this role.Key Responsibilities<ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of accounts and the day-to-day running of the finance department.</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.</li><li>Assist with contract costing updates and work-in-progress (WIP) journals.</li><li>Maintain sales control accounts, including sales and machine cost of sales.</li><li>Update order reconciliations and prepare prepayment journals.</li><li>Prepare and upload APR reports and process general journals.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation.</li><li>Assist with cash flow preparation and bank liquidity reporting.</li><li>Reconcile customer deposits and purchase reserves.</li><li>Support the setup of new customers and process intercompany invoices.</li><li>Provide general finance administration support and assist with ad hoc assignments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and wider administration teams, providing holiday and sickness cover when required.</li></ul>Your Profile<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a corporate environment.</li><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, with an interest in progressing towards ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, at intermediate level or above.</li><li>Experience using SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities.</li></ul>What's on Offer?<ul data-spread="false"><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Study support and the opportunity to progress towards further professional qualifications.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of management accounting activities.</li><li>The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Financial Controller.</li></ul>If you are looking to build on your existing finance experience and develop your career in management accounting, this could be an excellent next step.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTEyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T09:44:51Z

Financial Accountant

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Assistant Financial Accountant</h1>Leicester City Centre | Hybrid working - 2 days a week in the office | Up to £40,000Ready for a role that will genuinely move your finance career forward?If you're actively studying towards your ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification and want more than just another month-end role, this could be exactly the opportunity you've been waiting for.Robert Half is partnering with an established, high-performing business to recruit an Assistant Financial Accountant into its finance team.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting experience, get closer to financial reporting at group level and build the skills that will set you up for your next career move.You'll gain exposure across statutory reporting, group submissions, financial controls and tax, working alongside an experienced reporting team where the quality of your work really matters.<h3>What makes this opportunity stand out?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Real technical development: Get involved in the preparation of statutory accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Group-level exposure: Contribute to periodic group reporting and consolidation submissions, developing your understanding of how financial information comes together.</li><li>Broader accounting experience: Gain exposure to tax returns, reconciliations and external regulatory reporting.</li><li>Ownership and responsibility: Take responsibility for reconciliations, reporting checks and financial control evidence, ensuring accuracy and integrity across the numbers.</li><li>Make things better: Work with financial systems and data, identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes and reduce manual work.</li><li>Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid working, with just two days a week in the Leicester City Centre office.</li></ul><h3>What will you be doing?</h3>You'll play an important role in the financial reporting process, supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring financial information is accurate, complete and ready for review.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing statutory accounts schedules, disclosures and supporting financial analysis.</li><li>Supporting group reporting and consolidation submissions, investigating and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Preparing external statistical and regulatory returns to strict deadlines.</li><li>Completing balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and supporting documentation.</li><li>Supporting tax return preparation and associated reconciliations.</li><li>Extracting and analysing financial data, helping to improve reporting processes and systems.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3>We're looking for someone with a solid grounding in financial accounting who is keen to develop their technical expertise.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in a financial accounting, assistant accountant or similar role.</li><li>Be actively studying towards ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a genuine commitment to completing your qualification.</li><li>Good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>A methodical approach, strong attention to detail and the confidence to investigate discrepancies.</li><li>The ambition to take on more responsibility and develop within a technically focused finance role.</li></ul><h3>The details</h3>Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience Location: Leicester City Centre Working pattern: Full-time, hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office Qualification: Actively studying ACA, ACCA or CIMA<h3>Interested?</h3>If you're looking for a role that will broaden your technical accounting experience, give you exposure beyond the ledger and support your progression towards qualification, I'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNTIyNjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-02T10:57:22Z

Interim Financial Controller

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 dir="ltr">Interim Financial Controller interim for a few months / could be TEMP - Perm</h1>We're looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to join a growing, international business during a period of change.This is a hands-on controllership role, working closely with the Interim CFO and wider business to strengthen reporting, controls and the relationship between Finance and the Board.<h3 dir="ltr">The role</h3><ul><li>Own the management accounts process</li><li>Lead group consolidations and intercompany adjustments</li><li>Manage the audit process</li><li>Investigate variances and get to the "why" behind the numbers</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and reporting</li><li>Build strong relationships with stakeholders and improve confidence in Finance</li></ul><h3 dir="ltr">What we're looking for</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant or strong QBE</li><li>Strong financial controllership and management accounts experience</li><li>Proven consolidation and intercompany experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Comfortable operating in an environment where Finance currently needs to rebuild credibility</li><li>SaaS experience is advantageous, but not essential - we're looking for someone with the curiosity to quickly understand the model</li><li>Experience working across international time zones would be useful</li><li>Experience with Xero and/or QuickBooks</li></ul>This is an opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Financial Controller who can combine technical strength with excellent communication and make an immediate impact. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjA3NTA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-10-01T19:27:52Z

Assistant Accountant

Bicester, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
35000 - 37000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Assistant Accountant - Temporary Role </h2>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business based in Bicester that are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a finance team on a temporary basis. Key Details<ul data-spread="false"><li>Location: Bicester</li><li>Start Date: Within the next week</li><li>Contract: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent</li><li>Salary: Up to £37,000</li></ul> Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Process purchase and sales invoices and maintain accurate financial records</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations</li><li>Assist with accounts receivable</li><li>Support month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Prepare financial reports and analysis as required</li><li>Resolve finance-related queries and support the wider finance team</li></ul> About You<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.</li><li>Previous reconciliation experience</li><li>Ideally used Xero (if not similar)</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuOTQ4ODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-15T10:47:57Z

FP&A Manager

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused FP&A Manager to join a growing, multi-site organisation based in High Wycombe - a high-impact senior finance role with direct CFO exposureReporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role and an opportunity to become a key member of the senior finance team. You will act as a right-hand person to the CFO, providing the analysis, insight and commercial challenge required to support business performance and future growth.This is much more than a traditional FP&A position. You will have genuine ownership of the Group's planning, forecasting and performance agenda, while working closely with senior operational leaders and functional heads across the business.The organisation is going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, making this an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who wants to broaden their commercial exposure and play a meaningful role in shaping a growing business.<h3>The opportunity</h3>You will be responsible for leading the Group's FP&A activity, while working closely with the CFO on both day-to-day performance and longer-term strategic priorities.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and five-year business plan.</li><li>Acting as a key finance partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>Producing weekly and monthly KPI reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Providing clear analysis of performance against budget, forecast and prior year.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders and budget holders to understand performance, identify opportunities and drive accountability.</li><li>Analysing key commercial and operational drivers, including revenue, occupancy and staffing costs.</li><li>Developing financial models, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Preparing high-quality materials for Board and investor-level meetings.</li><li>Improving FP&A reporting, systems, processes and data quality, with a focus on automation and reducing manual reporting.</li><li>Supporting the CFO with strategic projects, commercial analysis and other priority initiatives.</li><li>Managing, coaching and developing a Finance Analyst.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3>We are looking for a commercially minded qualified accountant who combines strong technical and analytical capability with the confidence to operate at senior stakeholder level.You may be ACA, ACCA, CIMA or hold an equivalent recognised accounting qualification. More important than the qualification itself is your ability to understand the wider business, challenge constructively and turn financial information into meaningful commercial insight.Ideally, you will have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or a closely related role within a multi-site organisation.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills, with excellent Excel capability.</li><li>Experience owning or playing a significant role in budgeting, forecasting and business planning.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand the drivers behind business performance.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior operational stakeholders and providing constructive challenge.</li><li>Excellent communication and business writing skills.</li><li>The confidence and gravitas to work closely with a CFO and senior leadership team.</li><li>A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ambition to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£85,000 salary + bonus</li><li>Direct reporting line to the CFO.</li><li>A genuine right-hand role to the CFO with significant influence across the business.</li><li>Regular exposure to senior leadership, Board and investor-level stakeholders.</li><li>Ownership of the Group's FP&A, budgeting and five-year planning agenda.</li><li>Management responsibility for a Finance Analyst.</li><li>The opportunity to influence commercial and operational decision-making.</li><li>A business undergoing significant growth and transformation.</li><li>Genuine scope to develop into a broader senior finance leadership position.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3>If you're an ambitious qualified accountant looking for a role where you can step beyond traditional FP&A and become a true commercial partner to the CFO, this is an opportunity worth exploring.You'll have the visibility, responsibility and senior stakeholder exposure to make a real impact, alongside the opportunity to develop with a growing organisation.If this sounds like the kind of role you're looking for, please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMTM5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-16T11:45:17Z

Interim Project Accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
400 - 500 GBP / Daily
Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established, Birmingham based construction business who are looking to appoint a qualified, professional Interim Project Accountant on an initial three-month basis.This is a hands-on interim role supporting the finance team through a particularly busy period, with a key focus on working closely with the commercial and contract teams to resolve outstanding contract finance issues, as well as preparing the business for its December year-end.The business operates across a significant number of live contracts, so the successful candidate will need strong experience of contract/project accounting, or audit, within a construction or similarly complex project-based environment,The RoleYou will take ownership of a range of project accounting and year-end activities, working closely with both the finance and commercial teams to ensure the business is fully prepared for audit and year-end.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Working through and resolving outstanding audit queries from the prior year, ensuring appropriate supporting evidence and reconciliations are provided.</li><li>Reviewing and strengthening project and contract accounting across a large portfolio of live construction contracts.</li><li>Supporting the finance team with December year-end preparation, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions and other key year-end adjustments.</li><li>Working closely with commercial and project teams to understand contract performance, costs incurred, forecasts and potential risks.</li><li>Reviewing project financial information and identifying variances, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation.</li><li>Ensuring project financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately supported.</li></ul>About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:<ul><li>A recognised Finance Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA</li><li>Previous experience as a Project Accountant / Contract Accountant within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or wider project-based sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of contract accounting and project financial management.</li><li>Proven experience dealing with external audit queries and year-end processes.</li><li>The ability to work effectively with commercial and operational stakeholders, not just within finance.</li><li>Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to quickly get up to speed in a complex environment.</li><li>The confidence to investigate historic issues, challenge information and drive queries through to resolution.</li><li>The ability to work to tight deadlines, particularly in preparation for the December year-end.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim Project Accountant to join a busy construction business at a critical point in its financial calendar. The role will sit outside of IR35, paying circa £450 per day, dependant on experience. There will be a requirement to be on site in Birmingham 2-3 days per weekRobert Half are looking to speak with candidates who are available immediately and can make an immediate impact. If you are a Professional Interim and Immediately Available, please submit your CV ASAP 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMucGFnZXQuNTUyMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T07:59:55Z

Senior Management Accountant

Kidlington, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
52000 - 56000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Kidlington to recruit a Senior Management Accountant (Finance Manager). The Senior Management Accountant will receive a base salary up to £56,300 along with an attractive benefits package including mostly remote working; 1-2 days a week in the office max. This role is in the public sector; however, the hiring manager has no preference between public and private sector. This role will have 3 direct reports. Strong leadership is highly desirable for the role. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Own the month-end process, ensuring timetables are adhered to and producing accurate management accounts and reporting packs, including outturn and commentary, within agreed SLAs.</li><li>Oversee compliance and income generation, leading on grant returns and working with business leads to ensure accuracy, meet deadlines and maximise cost recovery opportunities.</li><li>Ensure relevant financial analysis, information requests and statutory returns are completed accurately and within deadlines.</li><li>Maintain and update the fixed asset register to support year-end close, ensuring compliance with capital policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Manage, develop and coach direct reports, setting clear objectives, supporting personal development and recognising achievements.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial controls are maintained.</li><li>Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audit, assisting the Finance Operations Manager in delivering the year-end timetable.</li><li>Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, proactively identifying improvements and supporting continuous development, systems enhancements and upskilling across the team.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Qualified/Part-qualified accountant to maintain professional standards and continuous development. Or qualified by experience.</li><li>Extremely analytical with strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret and analyse data, identifying and highlighting trends to infer meaning and facilitate action.</li><li>Proven line management experience and ability to coach and mentor staff.</li><li>Good communication and co-ordination skills with a customer-focused and results driven mentality.</li><li>Strong presentational skills and the ability to explain financial results and outputs to senior management.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading and supporting change and driving process improvement.</li><li>Demonstrate attention to detail and taking ownership of outputs.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzAzNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-20T11:44:47Z

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