31 results for Financial Controller in Peterborough, Peterborough

Finance Director

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
100000 - 140000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a highly successful, international organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Director into a pivotal leadership role within its global finance structure.Operating across multiple countries, the business has a need for an experienced finance leader with both technical depth and strong commercial instincts. This role operates at a senior level within the wider group and carries responsibility for overseeing finance teams across several international locations. You will act as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing financial leadership, governance and insight to support strategic decision-making across the business.The RoleAs Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial leadership across a complex, international operating environment. You will manage senior finance leaders based in multiple countries and play a central role in driving performance, control and commercial decision-making.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading and developing international finance teams, including oversight of remote and regionally based Financial Controllers</li><li>Owning budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning across multiple jurisdictions</li><li>Providing high-quality financial insight and commercial challenge to senior and executive stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring strong financial governance, controls and compliance across international entities</li><li>Overseeing tax matters and working closely with Group Tax and external advisers to ensure appropriate governance and compliance</li><li>Supporting complex contracts, pricing decisions and investment cases</li><li>Acting as a senior interface with Group finance functions, auditors and advisors</li><li>Driving continuous improvement across systems, reporting and financial processes</li><li>Playing a key role in international change, transformation and growth initiatives</li></ul>The PersonThis role will suit a senior finance leader who is comfortable operating in a global, matrix-managed environment and influencing at executive level.You are likely to bring:<ul><li>A strong technical accounting background combined with commercial leadership experience</li><li>Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Regional FD or equivalent level</li><li>Experience managing international finance teams across multiple locations and time zones</li><li>Broad exposure to tax, statutory reporting and cross-border financial governance</li><li>The credibility to partner with senior non-finance leaders and challenge constructively</li><li>Experience working in complex, regulated or contract-led environments</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on leadership style with strong judgement and resilience</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Significant post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles</li><li>International experience highly desirable</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally as required</li><li>Midlands-based, with regular on-site presence</li></ul>This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely senior finance leadership role within a global organisation, offering significant scope, influence and long-term opportunity.For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS4yMjMzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-03-10T12:30:45Z

Accounts Assistant

Banbury, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
29000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a growing SME based in Banbury to recruit an Accounts Assistant. The Accounts Assistant will receive a salary of up to £30,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working upon completion of probation. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Comprehensive and flexible accounts processing and administrative support service.</li><li>Purchase Ledger data entry, reconciliation to statements and resolving of queries.</li><li>Daily bank reconciliation, monthly payment runs and credit card reconciliation.</li><li>Pre-invoicing administration.</li><li>Raising of customer invoices via the Transport Management System, Warehouse Management System and ad hoc manual invoices via Sage 50.</li><li>Management, review and control of the Receivables Ledger.</li><li>A focus on cash collection - including preparing and sending out statements, emailing and contacting customers as required.</li><li>Aged debt analysis and management of any overdue and/or query debt.</li><li>Expected Cash receipt forecasting on weekly basis.</li><li>Assistance with production of month end reconciliations and year end transactions.</li><li>Liaising with customer services and maintain strong relationships with the customers.</li><li>Invoice and credit note administration.</li><li>Cross cover for the Accounts Receivable and Payable function.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Proven experience in a role dealing with all aspects of sales ledger administration.</li><li>Good numeric ability and accounting knowledge</li><li>Proven ability to use excel to an intermediate level.</li><li>Logical thinking and attention to detail.</li><li>Good organisation and time management skills.</li><li>Ability to plan and prioritise workload.</li><li>Ability to communicate successfully on various levels.</li><li>Ability to resolve queries in a timely manner.</li><li>Willingness to learn new skills and develop professionally.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNTcyODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-07T15:32:36Z

Finance Manager

Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on behalf of a specialist Engineering business with offices in Leighton Buzzard.The RoleAs Finance Manager you will assist the FC in delivering accurate and timely financial and commercial reporting for the UK business. Day to day duties will consist of:<ul><li>Management of the outsourced AP function</li><li>Statutory Accounts and Treasury Management</li><li>Contract Analysis and WIP reporting with associated Business Partnering</li><li>Intercompany recharging</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Maintenance of the SAP system</li><li>Internal and external audits</li><li>Tax submissions</li><li>Board level reporting</li></ul>Your ProfileYou will be a Qualified and Technically Strong Accountant either from a Practice or Industry environment with the ability to provide a best in class financial reporting process whilst also looking after the strategic performance and direction of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical individual to develop their skills across commercial areas with a large complex organisation Salary and BenefitsRole of Finance Manager is a Permanent Opportunity and working 3 days a week in the office in Leighton Buzzard after an initial handover period.. The role is paying up to £60K + Bonus + 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMzQ1MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-03-27T10:13:15Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Derby, Derbyshire
remote
Temporary
14 - 16 GBP / Hourly
<h2>Office Administrator (Temp to Perm)</h2>Location: Alfreton, Derbyshire Salary: Up to £28,000 (permanent equivalent) Contract: Temp to perm Hours: Full‑time, office‑based<h3>The Role</h3>We're recruiting an organised and proactive Office Administrator on a temp‑to‑perm basis to join a busy and friendly team based in Alfreton. This is a hands‑on role offering a strong mix of administration, customer service, and finance support, with the opportunity to go permanent for the right individual.You'll be a key support to the Office Manager and wider business, helping to keep day‑to‑day operations running smoothly while gaining exposure to core finance tasks. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build or strengthen their administrative and finance experience.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Acting as a first point of contact, answering incoming phone calls and handling general enquiries</li><li>Managing administrative email inboxes and responding professionally and efficiently</li><li>Preparing, issuing and tracking sales invoices</li><li>Supporting purchase invoice processing, including checking, coding and filing</li><li>Assisting with employee expense processing and maintaining accurate expense records</li><li>Preparing and issuing quotes, supporting the order‑to‑invoice process</li><li>Working with company and customer portals, ensuring data is accurate and up to date</li><li>Carrying out general finance and admin support, including data entry and record keeping</li><li>Making occasional outbound calls to warm leads and existing customers</li><li>Delivering a consistently high level of customer service</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Confident and computer‑literate, with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook</li><li>Comfortable working with numbers, invoices and financial data, with strong attention to detail</li><li>Professional and confident communicator, particularly on the phone</li><li>Well‑organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks</li><li>Keen to learn, adaptable, and looking for a role with the potential to go permanent</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Temp‑to‑perm opportunity with a realistic pathway to a permanent role</li><li>Salary up to £28,000 (permanent equivalent)</li><li>Full training and ongoing support from the Office Manager</li><li>Broad exposure to finance and office administration</li><li>Supportive team environment and stable workload</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNDQ0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-29T08:55:20Z

Tax Manager

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Temporary
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
Location: Leicestershire (Hybrid) Start: ASAP Sector: Manufacturing / Industrial / Engineering<h2>Overview</h2>A leading manufacturing organisation in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced Interim VAT Specialist to provide technical support, ensure robust VAT compliance, and lead key VAT-related projects during a period of operational and systems change. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong technical expertise, manufacturing sector experience, and the ability to work independently.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>VAT Compliance & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Manage the end‑to‑end preparation, review, and submission of VAT returns.</li><li>Ensure accurate VAT accounting and reconciliations across multiple sites or cost centres.</li><li>Maintain documentation, controls, and audit trails suitable for a manufacturing environment.</li></ul><h3>Technical VAT Advisory</h3><ul><li>Advise on VAT treatment relating to: <ul><li>Complex supply chains</li><li>Imports/exports</li><li>Raw material purchases and component flows</li><li>Zero‑rating, reliefs, and exemptions</li></ul></li><li>Support commercial and operational teams on the VAT implications of new products, pricing, contracts, and supply models.</li></ul><h3>Risk Management & HMRC</h3><ul><li>Act as the main point of contact for any HMRC queries or audits.</li><li>Identify areas of VAT leakage, risk, or process gaps and implement immediate corrective actions.</li></ul><h3>Project Support</h3><ul><li>Support ERP/system changes ensuring the VAT setup is correct (e.g., SAP/Oracle/Dynamics).</li><li>Lead VAT elements of any transformation, process improvement, or supply‑chain redesign work.</li><li>Implement efficiencies to strengthen controls and reduce manual intervention.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><h3>Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong background in VAT/Indirect Tax, ideally within manufacturing, industrials, engineering, FMCG, or supply-chain heavy environments.</li><li>Experience delivering improvements in complex operational businesses.</li><li>Confident managing high‑volume or multi-entity VAT returns.</li><li>Comfortable working autonomously in an interim environment.</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><ul><li>Strong technical VAT knowledge and ability to apply it commercially.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder communication-able to simplify complex VAT concepts for non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong systems capability; experience with major ERPs is desirable.</li><li>Analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working at pace.</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2>Contract Details</h2><ul><li>Duration: 6-9 months</li><li>Daily rate: £350 </li><li>Working model: Remote (ocassional trsvel to Leicestershire)</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuODkzMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-07T14:16:51Z

Client Account Manager

Coventry, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Client Account Manager | Coventry | £30-35k | Hybrid Join a well-established, forward thinking accountancy practice operating in a fully cloud based environment. With a diverse client base across SMEs and international businesses, the firm focuses on quality, collaboration, and long-term client relationships.This opportunity is ideal for an established Accountant looking to step into a more client-facing role with increased responsibility and clear progression.<h3 data-section-id="mnykyz" data-end="1582" data-start="1566">The Role</h3><ul data-end="2163" data-start="1583"><li data-end="1680" data-section-id="1nsepxl" data-start="1583">Support the management of a portfolio of clients including limited companies and sole traders</li><li data-start="1681" data-section-id="1159pzs" data-end="1763">Act as a day-to-day contact for clients, building strong working relationships</li><li data-end="1824" data-section-id="1bzhdvt" data-start="1764">Prepare statutory accounts, VAT returns, and tax returns</li><li data-start="1825" data-section-id="t1sbzc" data-end="1884">Assist with management accounts and financial reporting</li><li data-end="1932" data-section-id="1omnzl9" data-start="1885">Review bookkeeping work and ensure accuracy</li><li data-start="1933" data-section-id="i018j3" data-end="2000">Work closely within a pod structure alongside senior management</li><li data-end="2055" data-section-id="ypk7tm" data-start="2001">Help coordinate workflow and meet client deadlines</li><li data-start="2056" data-section-id="1755scp" data-end="2111">Provide guidance and support to junior team members</li><li data-start="2112" data-section-id="kord9y" data-end="2163">Gain exposure to advisory and tax planning work</li></ul><h3 data-start="2165" data-end="2180" data-section-id="10rufk">Systems</h3><ul data-start="2181" data-end="2311"><li data-start="2181" data-section-id="bgm8ov" data-end="2247">Xero (essential, regular use)</li><li data-end="2256" data-section-id="1udjbb9" data-start="2248">Dext</li><li data-section-id="1bluqko" data-end="2268" data-start="2257">TaxCalc</li><li data-start="2269" data-section-id="1ps2x1" data-end="2311">Cloud-based accounts preparation tools</li></ul><h3 data-end="2330" data-section-id="v9zrqg" data-start="2313">About You</h3><ul data-end="2692" data-start="2331"><li data-start="2331" data-section-id="14d1mhv" data-end="2387">3-5 years' experience within an accountancy practice</li><li data-start="2388" data-end="2450" data-section-id="1ttrpap">ACCA / ACA part-qualified or qualified by experience (QBE)</li><li data-section-id="1jna7dy" data-end="2511" data-start="2451">Strong working knowledge of cloud-based accounting tools</li><li data-end="2575" data-section-id="137covu" data-start="2512">Confident communicator with good written and verbal English</li><li data-end="2641" data-section-id="1xdm4fn" data-start="2576">Organised, proactive, and keen to take ownership of your work</li><li data-section-id="1wxnuoa" data-end="2692" data-start="2642">Looking to progress into a Client Manager role</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguNzc5MjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-22T11:10:11Z