<p><strong>Job Specification: Interim Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Nottingham<br /><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Temporary/Interim<br /><strong>Rate/Salary: £350 per day</strong></p><h3 id="about-the-role"><strong>About the Role</strong></h3><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> to oversee and manage the financial operations of our organization during a period of transition. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, providing strong leadership to the finance team, and driving efficiency improvements in processes. This is a critical role requiring a hands-on, proactive approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong>: Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable regulations and accounting standards.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong>: Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow to support decision-making and maintain financial stability.</li><li><strong>Internal Controls</strong>: Review and enhance existing financial controls, ensuring they are robust and in line with best practices.</li><li><strong>Team Management</strong>: Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team, supporting development and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of financial activities.</li><li><strong>Year-End Preparation</strong>: Oversee year-end audit processes, acting as a key liaison with external auditors and ensuring all requested information is provided accurately and on time.</li><li><strong>Process Improvements</strong>: Identify and implement process efficiency's to improve financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, and overall team productivity.</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc Projects</strong>: Lead or support special projects, such as upgrades to financial systems, integration of acquisitions, or restructuring activities.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong>: Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to provide financial insights and recommendations that drive strategic decision-making</li></ul><h3 id="key-requirements"><strong>Key Requirements</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Education & Qualifications</strong>: <ul><li>Chartered Accountant ACCA, ACA, CIMA. </li><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, accounting, or similar field.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Experience</strong>: <ul><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar role, ideally during periods of change or interim leadership.</li><li>Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit processes.</li><li>Previous experience in team management and leadership.</li><li>Industry-specific experience (Retail, distribution, wholesale)</li></ul></li><li><strong>Skills & Competencies</strong>: <ul><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to interpret complex financial data.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for influencing and collaboration with key stakeholders.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in financial systems and expert Excel skills. </li><li>Ability to adapt quickly, think strategically, and work hands-on when required.</li></ul></li></ul><h3 id="why-join-us"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h3><ul><li>Opportunity to have a tangible impact on the organization's financial health and processes.</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options if applicable.</li><li>Collaborative and supportive work environment.</li><li>Competitive daily or hourly rate commensurate with experience.</li></ul><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODMwMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf of a Large Financial Services client with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Financial Controller you will support the Finance Director and oversee all finance and payroll activity,. You will help to prepare all internal and external financial reporting as well as providing expert timely and insightful financial analysis, to support the business in maximising profitability and efficiency. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and other financial reports including budgets and KPIs.</li><li>Produce high quality monthly consolidated and entity management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, to agreed deadlines with supporting operational analysis.</li><li>Undertake analysis as required on company performance, highlighting areas of concern or risk.</li><li>Develop analysis as required to support the development and subsequent measurement of sales strategies.</li><li>Manage forecasts for the annual business plan and report monthly cost actuals against business plans.</li><li>Present reports to senior management to assist with business planning and decision making and goal achievement.</li><li>Oversight of AP and AR</li><li>P+L Reviews</li><li>Payroll Processing</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant ideally from within a Practice environment with prior experience working in a Finance Manager or Financial Controller position and with experience of producing monthly consolidated management accounts for a group of companies. In addition you will have strong reporting and process improvement exposure with knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and performance/risk analysis This is an excellent Senior Opportunity within a fast paced, growing organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Financial Controller is working on a 5 days a week basis in the office in Northampton from their impressive offices and is paying £70-80K + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTM1NTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Wisbech, Cambridgeshire</strong></p><p><strong>£65,000 - £75,000 per annum</strong></p><p><strong>Permanent | Full-time</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing business based in <strong>Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire</strong>, to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. This is a key leadership role within the finance function, offering a genuine progression pathway to <strong>Finance Director</strong> level as the organisation continues to expand and modernise.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving process improvement, implementing new and simplified reporting tools, and supporting the business on its journey towards greater financial efficiency and insight.</p><p> </p><p>This role also offers the unique perk of a 4 day week (Monday-Thursday) but paid as a full-time salary.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Ensure timely completion of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and consolidation of international entity results</li><li>Oversee general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, and all purchase and sales invoicing processes</li><li>Manage and develop a finance team of five</li><li>Take ownership of VAT returns, statutory reporting, and all government submissions</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors</li><li>Oversee daily cashflow management and forecast future cash requirements</li><li>Manage loan stock drawdowns and monitor funding positions</li><li>Analyse monthly stock movements and payments across different stock classes</li><li>Provide insightful expenditure analysis and commentary to support management decision-making</li><li>Ensure compliance with all funding covenants and reporting obligations</li><li>Take full responsibility for staff payroll operations</li><li>Manage key supplier and customer relationships, including potential overseas travel where required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified <strong>ACCA / CIMA / ACA</strong></li><li>Proven experience in managing and developing a finance team</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical ability</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Confident operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a desire to streamline and improve reporting processes</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjgzODE5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax and VAT Manager on behalf of a large service and sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Corporate Tax and VAT Manager you will play a key role in supporting the UK business and international sites with full compliance across UK Gaap, US Gaap, Statutory requirements and Corporate Tax and VAT. You will be the go to expert for all things Corporate Tax and VAT and manage end to end processes to ensure seamless compliance and reporting for the business working closely with the Global Tax and Finance Teams to support strategic and operational financial objectives. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing <strong>VAT submissions</strong> - gathering information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors.</li><li>Leading <strong>UK Corporate Tax</strong> reporting, including R&D, Patent Box, PSA, and P11D compliance.</li><li>Supporting annual <strong>corporation tax returns</strong>, ensuring accuracy, minimizing liabilities, and coordinating payments to HMRC.</li><li>Partnering with <strong>HMRC</strong> on corporate tax matters, including correspondence, negotiations, and approvals.</li><li>Providing <strong>tax forecasts and planning insights</strong> for the UK group and supporting US corporate tax teams.</li><li>Assisting with <strong>month-end and year-end close</strong>, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will ideally be a Qualified Accountant and potentially CTA Qualified with 3 years experience in accounting and with direct demonstrable expertise in Corporate Tax and VAT. This is an excellent newly created opportunity to join a <strong>global leader in its industry</strong> where innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice are at the heart of everything they do.</p><p>Company.</p><p>You'll join a <strong>dynamic, global organisation</strong> where your expertise will shape the financial success of regional and international operations. Expect an environment that values <strong>continuous improvement</strong>, <strong>professional growth</strong>, and <strong>team collaboration</strong>.</p><p>Salary and Benefits.</p><p>Role of Corporate Tax and VAT Manager in Milton Keynes is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of up to 60K + Excellent Benefits - Potentially more for the right candidate.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMTQ2NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="156" data-start="0"><strong data-start="0" data-end="21">Finance Assistant</strong><br / data-start="21" data-end="24"> <strong data-start="24" data-end="37">Location: Warwick </strong><br data-start="55" / data-end="58"> <strong data-start="58" data-end="69">Salary:</strong> up to £27k DOE + benefits </p><p data-start="158" data-end="398"><strong data-start="158" data-end="176">About the Role</strong><br / data-start="176" data-end="179"> We're looking for an experienced <strong data-end="233" data-start="212">Finance Assistant</strong> to join our busy and supportive Finance Team. This varied role covers <strong data-end="348" data-start="304">Credit Control, Debt Collection, Payroll</strong>, and some <strong data-start="359" data-end="378">Purchase Ledger</strong> responsibilities.</p><p data-end="635" data-start="400">You'll play a key part in keeping our finances running smoothly - from investigating invoice queries and reconciling payments in Xero, to supporting payroll processes and liaising with councils and internal teams across the business.</p><p data-end="743" data-start="637">If you're proactive, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p data-start="750" data-end="812"><strong data-start="750" data-end="774">Key Responsibilities</strong><br data-start="774" / data-end="777"> <strong data-end="810" data-start="777">Sales Ledger / Credit Control</strong></p><ul data-start="813" data-end="1044"><li data-end="906" data-start="813"><p data-end="906" data-start="815">Work with the Sales Ledger Controller and Finance Manager to investigate invoice queries.</p></li><li data-end="967" data-start="907"><p data-start="909" data-end="967">Liaise directly with councils and internal branch staff.</p></li><li data-start="968" data-end="1044"><p data-start="970" data-end="1044">Support debt collection activities and help manage the aged debt report.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1046" data-end="1059"><strong data-end="1057" data-start="1046">Payroll</strong></p><ul data-end="1362" data-start="1060"><li data-end="1174" data-start="1060"><p data-end="1174" data-start="1062">Assist with payroll preparation and submissions (weekly, four-weekly, and monthly) to our outsourced provider.</p></li><li data-end="1245" data-start="1175"><p data-end="1245" data-start="1177">Handle payroll queries and support branches with data submissions.</p></li><li data-start="1246" data-end="1294"><p data-start="1248" data-end="1294">Perform weekly and month-end payroll checks.</p></li><li data-end="1362" data-start="1295"><p data-end="1362" data-start="1297">Complete new starter forms and reconcile sales ledger accounts.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1385" data-start="1364"><strong data-end="1383" data-start="1364">Purchase Ledger</strong></p><ul data-start="1386" data-end="1529"><li data-start="1386" data-end="1427"><p data-start="1388" data-end="1427">Upload invoices onto the system.</p></li><li data-end="1481" data-start="1428"><p data-end="1481" data-start="1430">Support the Finance Manager with payment queries.</p></li><li data-end="1529" data-start="1482"><p data-end="1529" data-start="1484">Help manage actions from the finance inbox.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1549" data-start="1531"><strong data-end="1547" data-start="1531">Other Duties</strong></p><ul data-start="1550" data-end="1645"><li data-start="1550" data-end="1645"><p data-end="1645" data-start="1552">Support finance projects as needed by the Sales Ledger Controller, Finance Manager, or CFO.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1680" data-start="1652"><strong data-end="1678" data-start="1652">What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul data-start="1681" data-end="2077"><li data-end="1742" data-start="1681"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1742">Previous experience in a finance environment (essential).</p></li><li data-start="1743" data-end="1766"><p data-start="1745" data-end="1766">Basic Excel skills.</p></li><li data-end="1820" data-start="1767"><p data-end="1820" data-start="1769">Xero experience (advantageous but not essential).</p></li><li data-end="1886" data-start="1821"><p data-start="1823" data-end="1886">Experience in the care sector (beneficial but not essential).</p></li><li data-end="1961" data-start="1887"><p data-end="1961" data-start="1889">Strong numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="1962" data-end="2032"><p data-start="1964" data-end="2032">Excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills.</p></li><li data-end="2077" data-start="2033"><p data-end="2077" data-start="2035">A positive, proactive "can do" attitude.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2084" data-end="2102"><strong data-start="2084" data-end="2100">Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul data-end="2360" data-start="2103"><li data-end="2181" data-start="2103"><p data-end="2181" data-start="2105">Be part of a compassionate team making a real difference in the community.</p></li><li data-start="2182" data-end="2252"><p data-end="2252" data-start="2184">Supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.</p></li><li data-end="2297" data-start="2253"><p data-end="2297" data-start="2255">Competitive salary and benefits package.</p></li><li data-end="2360" data-start="2298"><p data-start="2300" data-end="2360">Pension scheme and an <strong data-start="2322" data-end="2358">extra day off for your birthday!</strong></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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC43NjYwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
