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Finance Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function. The RoleYou'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls. Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul> About You<ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-17T15:50:15Z

Financial Controller

Salisbury, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation within the performing arts industry based in Salisbury to recruit a Financial Controller. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working (1-2 days per week WFH). Part-time hours will be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be looking for full-time hours. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Provide financial leadership in support of the organisation's mission and wider strategic objectives.</li><li>Attend Board, Finance Sub-Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, advising on financial matters.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against targets, providing analysis and financial commentary.</li><li>Take responsibility for cash flow management and overall cash positions.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant company law, charity law and financial regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage the finance team, including oversight of payroll operations.</li><li>Analyse financial information and prepare financial scenarios to support business decisions.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise income, control expenditure and improve financial processes.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) QBE will be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance position.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and cash flow.</li><li>Experience overseeing financial controls, audits and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance operational finance responsibilities with strategic input.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjM5NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-09T14:33:03Z

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

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

Financial Accountant

Newbury, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.<h3>The role</h3>Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Month-end accounting: Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</li><li>Revenue recognition: Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</li><li>Multi-entity accounting: Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</li><li>Technical accounting: Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</li><li>Tax and audit: Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</li><li>Payroll and expenses: Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</li><li>Systems and controls: Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.Essential experience includes:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Hands-on experience using NetSuite in a finance or accounting role.</li><li>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</li><li>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</li></ul>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.<h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Get involved in a major systems transition: Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</li><li>Broaden your technical experience: Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</li><li>Join a growing business: The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</li><li>Develop your career: Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</li><li>Work with modern tools: The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Location: Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </li><li>Salary: £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</li><li>Working pattern: Five days a week in the office.</li><li>Contract: Permanent, full time.</li><li>Start date: Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-28T15:25:37Z

Financial Controller

Southampton, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTONI am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it. Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future! This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits. It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.Duties:<ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T12:27:27Z

Finance Manager

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation in Didcot as they look to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the COO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key part in maintaining strong financial management, control and assurance across the business.This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, visibility at senior level and the chance to shape a finance function in a small, friendly and high-performing team.Job title: Finance ManagerSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation: Didcot (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)Contract: Permanent, full time Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function, giving clear, timely financial advice to the COO and wider leadership team</li><li>Own the monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with budget holders</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance for grant funding, working with key partners and monitoring expenditure</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, maintaining robust financial controls</li><li>Lead the year-end process and external audit, including the statutory accounts and annual report</li><li>Prepare financial papers, dashboards and analysis for the Board and Audit and Finance Committee</li><li>Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, setting priorities and quality standards</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced IT provider, monitoring performance and supporting cyber security and business continuity</li><li>Improve finance policies, systems and processes, and contribute to risk management and business planning</li></ul>About you<ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end working papers</li><li>Proven experience of managing, supporting or developing finance staff</li><li>Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel</li><li>A confident communicator who can present to senior leaders, trustees and non-finance colleagues</li><li>A self-starting, organised and collaborative approach, comfortable in a small, fast-paced environment</li><li>Desirable: experience of not-for-profit, research or grant-funded accounting, Xero or a similar cloud-based system, and working with external auditors</li><li>Desirable: experience of overseeing an outsourced IT service or managed service provider</li></ul>What's on offer<ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office (likely Tuesday and Thursday)</li><li>Training budget to support your continuing professional development</li><li>The chance to lead and shape a finance function in an organisation contributing to the UK's transition to a more sustainable future</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wNjcxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-02T16:25:49Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.<h3>The opportunity</h3>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Financial reporting: Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Financial control: Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</li><li>Commercial insight: Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</li><li>Planning & forecasting: Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</li><li>Audit & compliance: Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</li><li>Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</li><li>Leadership: Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</li></ul>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.<h3>What they're looking for</h3>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.You'll ideally bring:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</li><li>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</li><li>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</li></ul>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.<h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</li><li>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</li><li>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</li><li>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</li><li>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</li><li>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-02T08:32:08Z

Tax Accountant/Analyst

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
350 - 400 GBP / Daily
<h1>Group Tax Analyst - Interim Contract</h1>Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Rate: £400 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months Start: ASAP<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3-month interim contract, with potential for extension.This is a key role providing cover within the Group Tax function, working closely with the Group Head of Tax and wider Finance teams across the UK and Europe.The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, take ownership of key tax accounting and reporting activities, and provide immediate support across a broad range of UK and international tax matters.This would suit an experienced Corporate Tax / Tax Accounting professional with previous in-house experience who is comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Support UK corporate tax compliance and reporting activities.</li><li>Prepare and support monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting.</li><li>Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.</li><li>Assist with corporate tax budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Prepare and calculate management fees and support associated tax considerations.</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.</li><li>Support Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns.</li><li>Undertake CFC analysis and support international tax activities.</li><li>Manage and support UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.</li><li>Support US quarterly corporate tax reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with Finance teams across the UK and Europe on corporate tax matters.</li><li>Provide support and analysis on international taxation issues, including transfer pricing.</li><li>Support tax activities relating to acquisitions, business transfers and wider transformation projects.</li><li>Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) across the European group.</li><li>Provide support across VAT and employment tax matters where required.</li><li>Assist the Group Head of Tax with ad hoc tax projects and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We are looking for someone who can quickly understand an existing tax environment and become a valuable member of the team.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Strong experience in UK corporate tax.</li><li>Previous in-house / industry experience.</li><li>Strong tax accounting and reporting experience.</li><li>Experience across international tax matters.</li><li>Exposure to transfer pricing, CFC and/or CbCR.</li><li>ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Excellent analytical and numerical skills.</li><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach.</li><li>The ability to work independently and make an immediate contribution.</li></ul>Experience with ONESOURCE Corporate Tax and/or BPC would be advantageous.<h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£400 per day</li><li>Initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend to 6 months</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Bracknell, 3 days remotely</li><li>Immediate / ASAP start</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Group Head of Tax</li><li>Broad exposure to UK and international corporate tax</li><li>High-impact interim assignment within an established Group Finance function</li></ul>If you are an experienced corporate tax professional who can hit the ground running and is available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from 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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy45NjY5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-30T09:06:19Z

Financial Controller

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
80000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Interim Financial Controller - Didcot £80,000 equivalent | Hybrid | 2-3 month Robert Half Ltd are supporting a business in Didcot who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join them on a 2-3 month assignment.Key responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Provide financial reporting, analysis and commentary to the Board and Exec team.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and project cost monitoring.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors, banks and HMRC.</li><li>Lead and support the Finance team.</li></ul> About you:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong Financial Controller/Finance Manager experience, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and financial controls experience</li><li>Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to the Board/Exec 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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T09:18:02Z

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

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

Credit Controller

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
17 - 20 GBP / Hourly
<h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1tlgwdw" data-end="223" data-start="203" dir="auto">Credit Controller</h2>Location: Near Datchet Rate: £17.00-£20.00 per hour + holiday pay (DOE) Contract: Temporary with potential to become permanent Working Pattern: 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for the right personWe're recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team. This is a high-volume role managing a large customer ledger, so we're looking for someone with a strong accounting background and solid reconciliation experience.<h3 data-end="740" data-section-id="1ebdpq3" dir="auto" data-start="716">Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1195" data-start="742"><li data-start="742" data-end="806" data-section-id="7c0ulv">Manage a ledger of approximately 700-800 customer accounts</li><li data-end="851" data-section-id="xc4bok" data-start="807">Chase outstanding debt via phone and email</li><li data-section-id="vj6faq" data-end="925" data-start="852">Complete detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies</li><li data-start="926" data-section-id="12u1qpy" data-end="1004">Investigate aged debt and identify solutions to recover outstanding balances</li><li data-section-id="hlisn0" data-end="1049" data-start="1005">Maintain accurate customer account records</li><li data-section-id="w02sfw" data-end="1102" data-start="1050">Use Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs</li><li data-end="1195" data-section-id="aweyeo" data-start="1103">Work closely with the wider finance team and support with accounting duties where required</li></ul><h3 data-end="1210" data-section-id="hoele0" data-start="1197" dir="auto">About you</h3><ul data-start="1212" data-end="1647"><li data-section-id="ri6hge" data-end="1255" data-start="1212">5-10 years' Credit Control experience</li><li data-start="1256" data-end="1336" data-section-id="n55whq">Strong accounting background with proven account reconciliation experience</li><li data-start="1337" data-end="1400" data-section-id="glh1vc">Comfortable managing a high-volume ledger of 700-800 accounts</li><li data-section-id="i13bfy" data-end="1459" data-start="1401">Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs</li><li data-start="1460" data-section-id="1sfugt5" data-end="1512">Positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach</li><li data-start="1513" data-end="1570" data-section-id="lcpnol">Hardworking and willing to prove yourself in a new role</li><li data-end="1647" data-section-id="xu2ghi" data-start="1571">Able to work independently while contributing positively to the wider team</li></ul>This is an immediate-start temporary position with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. The initial requirement is 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for someone who demonstrates they can manage the workload effectively.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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNTQyODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T10:37:13Z

Credit Controller

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
17 - 20 GBP / Hourly
Credit ControllerLocation: Near Datchet Rate: £17.00-£20.00 per hour + holiday pay (DOE) Contract: Temporary with potential to become permanent Working Pattern: 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for the right person We're recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy finance team. This is a high-volume role managing a large customer ledger, so we're looking for someone with a strong accounting background and solid reconciliation experience.Key responsibilitiesManage a ledger of approximately 700-800 customer accountsChase outstanding debt via phone and emailComplete detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepanciesInvestigate aged debt and identify solutions to recover outstanding balancesMaintain accurate customer account recordsUse Excel, including Pivot Tables and V-LookupsWork closely with the wider finance team and support with accounting duties where requiredAbout you5 plus Credit Control experienceStrong accounting background with proven account reconciliation experienceComfortable managing a high-volume ledger of 700-800 accountsStrong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and V-LookupsPositive, proactive and solutions-focused approachHardworking and willing to prove yourself in a new roleAble to work independently while contributing positively to the wider teamThis is an immediate-start temporary position with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person. The initial requirement is 5 days in the office, with flexibility to move to 4 days for someone who demonstrates they can manage the workload effectively.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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4xMTkzOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-24T13:04:06Z

Credit Controller

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
34000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Credit Controller</h2><h3>About the Role</h3>This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy credit control team within an established organisation. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring outstanding debts are chased effectively while maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will play an important role in achieving individual and team targets, whilst also supporting the continuous improvement of credit control processes and administration.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage end-to-end credit control activity across an allocated sales ledger, using telephone, email and written correspondence.</li><li>Work within agreed credit control processes to achieve individual and team collection targets.</li><li>Liaise with the invoicing team and regional managers to resolve queries and disputes that could delay payment.</li><li>Accurately record credit control and customer information using SAGE.</li><li>Issue final demand notices where required.</li><li>Produce monthly reporting for regional teams and the Credit Control Manager, including debtor levels and overdue accounts.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation for escalation to the in-house legal team where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and account information.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident communicating with customers, organised in their approach and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' experience working in a credit control role.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>The ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with good numerical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Previous experience using SAGE or similar accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Core Competencies</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to the wider team.</li><li>Demonstrates energy, initiative and a proactive approach.</li><li>Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.</li><li>Committed to delivering high standards of accuracy and customer service.</li><li>Willing to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of team processes.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3>This is an opportunity to join an established organisation where you will be part of a supportive credit control function and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative environment.If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from 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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTE1MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T10:50:40Z

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