<p></p><h1><strong>Interim Financial Accountant (Tax-Focused)</strong></h1><p><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 months (extendable)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid <br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Financial Controller / Head of Finance<br /> <strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP</p><h2><strong>Role Overview</strong></h2><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Accountant</strong> with strong technical expertise across <strong>UK corporation tax</strong>, <strong>VAT compliance</strong>, and broader financial accounting. This role is ideal for a hands‑on contractor who can step in quickly, manage tax cycles independently, improve processes, and ensure timely and accurate submissions while supporting the wider finance team with period-end responsibilities.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>Tax Compliance & Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Prepare and submit <strong>UK Corporation Tax computations</strong> in line with statutory requirements.</li><li>Produce accurate and timely <strong>VAT returns</strong> (monthly/quarterly), ensuring compliance with Making Tax Digital and HMRC requirements.</li><li>Maintain tax schedules, deferred tax calculations, and supporting documentation for audit.</li><li>Act as the internal subject matter expert for tax queries across the business.</li></ul><h3><strong>Financial Accounting</strong></h3><ul><li>Assist with <strong>month-end and year-end close</strong>, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and accruals/prepayments.</li><li>Prepare statutory reporting schedules for external auditors.</li><li>Ensure financial records comply with <strong>UK GAAP / IFRS</strong> as appropriate.</li><li>Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations where relevant.</li></ul><h3><strong>Process Improvement & Controls</strong></h3><ul><li>Review and enhance internal processes relating to tax, financial controls, and reporting.</li><li>Implement improvements to VAT workflows, tax data quality, and documentation standards.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline reporting cycles and reduce compliance risks.</li></ul><h3><strong>Business Partnering</strong></h3><ul><li>Provide clear tax guidance to operational teams, senior management, and project stakeholders.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC, auditors, and external advisors on tax matters.</li><li>Support ad‑hoc finance projects, including system improvements or tax planning initiatives.</li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></h2><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant: <strong>ACA / ACCA / CIMA</strong> (or equivalent).</li><li>Strong technical experience in <strong>corporation tax</strong> and <strong>VAT</strong> (in‑house or practice).</li><li>Proven contracting/interim experience, ideally within multi-entity or SME/scale‑up environments.</li><li>Excellent understanding of UK tax legislation, deadlines, and compliance frameworks.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems skills (ERP experience desirable).</li><li>Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and deliver under tight deadlines.</li><li>High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Attributes</strong></h2><ul><li>Experience supporting <strong>Group</strong> structures (multi‑entity).</li><li>Ability to "hit the ground running" with minimal handover.</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to simplify complex tax topics.</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced or change-oriented environments.</li></ul><h2><strong>Contract Details</strong></h2><ul><li><strong>Day Rate: £300-£400 per day </strong></li><li><strong>Hours:</strong> Full time, 2 days a week on site</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 months with potential extension.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuMjY3NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>🚀 Financial Controller | Up to £75k | Coventry</p><p> </p><p>We're partnering with a dynamic client looking for a Financial Controller to drive financial performance, shape strategy, and lead a high-performing Finance team. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, project-driven business! 💼</p><p> </p><p>What You'll Do:</p><p>📊 Own month-end & year-end close</p><p>💡 Deliver actionable financial insights to guide business decisions</p><p>💰 Lead cash flow, working capital & credit control</p><p>📈 Drive budgeting, forecasting & scenario planning</p><p>📌 Oversee project accounting & track profitability</p><p>🛠 Strengthen controls, processes & financial systems</p><p>🌟 Mentor & develop your team</p><p>📑 Support strategic projects & investment decisions</p><p> </p><p>About You:</p><p>✅ Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)</p><p>💪 Senior finance experience in operationally complex business</p><p>🖥 ERP savvy, Excel expert; SAP a plus</p><p>🧠 Commercial, analytical & decisive</p><p>👥 Strong leader & communicator</p><p> </p><p>This is more than a finance role - it's your chance to shape how our client grows and succeeds. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! 🚀</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC44Mjk2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="98" data-start="79"><strong data-end="98" data-start="79">Head of Finance</strong></p><p data-start="67" data-end="172"><strong data-start="89" data-end="172">Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 + car allowance, bonus, private healthcare & benefits</strong></p><p data-end="485" data-start="100">Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, forward-thinking organisation to appoint a Head of Finance with experience operating in large, complex, professional services environments. This is a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to shape a best-in-class finance function, strengthen governance, and play a key role in strategic decision-making across the business.</p><p data-start="487" data-end="734">Reporting into the Finance Director, you will lead the Financial Control and Reporting teams, ensuring robust compliance, strong controls, and high-quality financial outputs while driving continuous improvement, efficiency, and service excellence.</p><p data-end="760" data-start="736"><strong data-end="760" data-start="736">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="762" data-end="1814"><li data-start="762" data-end="885"><p data-end="885" data-start="764">Lead, inspire, and develop the Finance teams, acting as the senior escalation point for operational and people matters.</p></li><li data-end="992" data-start="886"><p data-end="992" data-start="888">Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</p></li><li data-start="993" data-end="1130"><p data-end="1130" data-start="995">Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal control requirements, including liaison with auditors and regulators.</p></li><li data-start="1131" data-end="1288"><p data-end="1288" data-start="1133">Own the integrity of financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management reporting, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting where required.</p></li><li data-end="1380" data-start="1289"><p data-start="1291" data-end="1380">Strengthen risk management frameworks, financial controls, and delegation of authority.</p></li><li data-start="1381" data-end="1477"><p data-start="1383" data-end="1477">Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and operational efficiencies across finance.</p></li><li data-start="1478" data-end="1606"><p data-start="1480" data-end="1606">Partner with senior stakeholders to provide insight, challenge, and commercial support to achieve organisational objectives.</p></li><li data-start="1607" data-end="1704"><p data-end="1704" data-start="1609">Lead and contribute to strategic projects and transformation initiatives across the business.</p></li><li data-start="1705" data-end="1814"><p data-end="1814" data-start="1707">Ensure effective succession planning, resource management, and ongoing development of finance capability.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1840" data-start="1816"><strong data-end="1840" data-start="1816">Person Specification</strong></p><ul data-end="2648" data-start="1842"><li data-end="1894" data-start="1842"><p data-start="1844" data-end="1894">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</p></li><li data-end="2025" data-start="1895"><p data-start="1897" data-end="2025">Proven experience operating in large, complex, professional services-style organisations or similarly structured environments.</p></li><li data-end="2129" data-start="2026"><p data-start="2028" data-end="2129">Strong technical expertise across financial control, statutory reporting, and accounting standards.</p></li><li data-start="2130" data-end="2229"><p data-start="2132" data-end="2229">Demonstrated track record in leading sophisticated finance operations and control environments.</p></li><li data-end="2322" data-start="2230"><p data-start="2232" data-end="2322">Commercially astute, with the ability to identify risk, opportunity, and value creation.</p></li><li data-start="2323" data-end="2405"><p data-start="2325" data-end="2405">Experienced people leader with a passion for developing high-performing teams.</p></li><li data-end="2479" data-start="2406"><p data-start="2408" data-end="2479">Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.</p></li><li data-start="2480" data-end="2567"><p data-end="2567" data-start="2482">Resilient, adaptable, and confident operating in fast-paced, matrixed environments.</p></li><li data-start="2568" data-end="2648"><p data-end="2648" data-start="2570">Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and financial systems.</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNzYwMTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
