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Elite R3 Systems Accountant
  • Cardiff, Cardiff
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Talent Solutions are currently working with an organisation in the legal sector for a permanent Financial Systems Accountant with deep domain expertise in Elite 3E Practice Management Solution to play a critical role in the Day 2 transformation of finance systems. The firm successfully implemented the PMS in the spring of 2024, have operated with the support of external consultants since Go-live, and are now in the steady state to optimise the platform.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This new role will drive the optimisation of the platform, delivering efficiency in processes, facilitate the provision of real time insights and analytic reports to drive profitability and improve working capital. Reporting directly to the CFO with a dotted line to the IT Director, the role will be required to work collaboratively between functions to support the future growth of the firm.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the finance subject matter expert on 3E and all other finance systems utilised by the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Effect change. Champion the PMS and finance systems as the catalyst to solve the firms challenges and be the catalyst to transform the finance function to support the firm.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Create and own the finance process maps to drive continuous improvement, removing manual processes and embedding efficiency into BAU tasks.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Oversee the business intelligence design, improvements and production.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Project work to include the automation of management account production, reporting packs and dashboards.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Relentless pursuit to focus the firm on the key operating metrics, make information readily and easily available to drive improved decision-making.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be the link between Finance, IT and external consultants.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure system integrity and manage core financial data structures.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">You will be a qualified accountant with experience of implementing, running and optimising 3E PMS.</p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; margin-left: .375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Salary to £90,000. Remote working with occasional travel to Cardiff</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjcwNDIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-10-05T13:43:22Z
Project Accountant
  • Chippenham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are partnering with a Wiltshire-based business to recruit an experienced Stock Accountant on a 6-month temporary contract.</p><p>This is a hands-on role supporting the finance team through a busy period, with a strong focus on stock accounting, project analysis, and manufacturing finance.</p><p>Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory reporting, investigating stock variances, and providing meaningful analysis to support business performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile stock and inventory accounts</p><p>Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and valuation issues</p><p>Support monthly management accounts preparation</p><p>Analyse manufacturing costs, work-in-progress and inventory movements</p><p>Work closely with operations, supply chain and production teams</p><p>Assist with project accounting and cost tracking across multiple projects</p><p>Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making</p><p>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</p><p>Ensure accurate SAP transactional reporting and data integrity</p><p>Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools</p><p>Experience Required</p><p>Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory controls</p><p>Experience supporting project accounting activities</p><p>Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis</p><p>Experience using SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</p><p>Desirable Experience of cost accounting</p><p>Exposure to ERP system implementations or process improvements</p><p>Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTk2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-10-13T10:36:16Z
Financial Controller
  • Salisbury, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation within the <strong>performing arts</strong> industry based in <strong>Salisbury </strong>to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working (1-2 days per week WFH)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Part-time hours will be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be looking for full-time hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><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><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><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><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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjM5NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-11-09T14:33:03Z
Part-Time Finance Assistant
  • Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working with an established company in Cirencester to recruit a detail-oriented Part-Time Finance Assistant<strong> </strong>to support their finance team. The role will predominantly support with accounts payable tasks such as invoice processing, preparing payment runs, supplier reconciliations and other adhoc duties. The Part-Time Finance Assistant role will be ideal for someone that has proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience that is keen to add value and be a good team player. The salary is up to £30,000 (full-time equivalent) plus a number of benefits and it is 25 hours a week, across 5 days on site. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Part-Time Finance Assistant role will consist of: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing invoices; match, batch and code.</li><li>Assist with preparing and processing payment runs.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Dealing with queries.</li><li>Support month-end accounts payable activities.</li><li>Assist with other administrative and finance tasks as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Must have proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage priorities</li><li>Competent user of Excel; familiar with lookups and pivot tables</li><li>Strong communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £30,000 (full-time equivalent) </li><li>Part-time hours; 25 a week, across 5 days (9AM - 2PM)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Summer and Christmas party</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4wNzg5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-10-28T17:06:35Z
Purchase Ledger
  • Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 30000 - 31000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) based in Cirencester.</p><p>Hybrid working from Cirencester based office , full time hours.</p><p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity?</p><p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting both internal stakeholders and suppliers while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</p><p>Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.</p><p>Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts within the purchase ledger.</p><p>Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.</p><p>Process purchase orders in line with company procedures.</p><p>Assist with bi-monthly payment runs.</p><p>Process employee expenses</p><p>Maintain and update supplier records and account information.</p><p>Review supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.</p><p>Ensure invoices are coded correctly and authorised appropriately.</p><p>Manage a shared Accounts Payable inbox.</p><p>Update and reconcile the cash book.</p><p>Support Accounts Payable activities for a sister company remotely.</p><p>Assist with month-end processes including accruals and bank reconciliations.</p><p>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</p><p>Support internal and external audit requirements.</p><p>Provide general finance administration support as required.</p><p>About You</p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><p>Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position.</p><p>Experience using Sage or a similar ERP/accounting system.</p><p>Strong Microsoft Excel skills.</p><p>Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.</p><p>A methodical approach with high levels of accuracy.</p><p>Strong organisational and time-management skills.</p><p>The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.</p><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci40MzY5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-25T14:05:48Z
Interim Finance Consultant
  • Avonmouth, Bristol
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Interim Finance Consultant (Manufacturing Scale-up)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - Bristol, with travel to London<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 4-6 months<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £450 - £550pd - Outside IR35<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> COO</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br /> A well-backed manufacturing scale-up is transitioning from R&amp;D into commercial production. They are seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to design and implement stock, inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) processes in their ERP, and to own the finance side of the ERP-MES integration. This is a hands-on, standalone role with no team to delegate to the successful candidate will have full ownership to build these processes from the ground up, leaving behind a documented, repeatable process for the permanent team to run after handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Main Focus;</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement stock, inventory and COGS processes in the ERP system, covering costing method, valuation, bills of materials, and WIP and finished goods tracking</li><li>Own the month-end reconciliation between the ERP and the manufacturing execution system (MES)</li><li>Own the ERP-MES integration from the finance side, ensuring production data flows into the ledger accurately</li><li>Leave behind a documented, repeatable process the permanent team can run after handover</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reporting and scaling finance processes</p><ul><li>Improve management reporting and put in place the controls and processes needed to move from R&amp;D into commercial production</li><li>Build gross margin and unit cost reporting</li><li>Move the business to production-based cost accounting as it scales</li></ul><p> </p><p>Stakeholder engagement and management</p><ul><li>Work closely with production, engineering and finance teams to understand shop floor operations, agree data ownership and process changes, and drive adoption of new ways of working</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for group finance agreeing reporting requirements, accounting policies and timelines up front, and keeping stakeholders updated on progress and risks</li><li>Manage expectations so that delivery aligns with group-level policies and needs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on ERP implementation experience in a manufacturing or scale-up setting</li><li>Comfortable delivering alone with minimal support</li><li>Strong understanding of shop floor operations</li><li>Able to explain finance to non-finance teams, with the emotional intelligence to hold their own with senior group stakeholders</li><li>Ideally has experience remediating a poorly executed ERP rollout, and understands what good looks like from the outset</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you would like more information regarding the above role, please reach out directly to Hannah Curnow on 01179 35459.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMjc1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-25T11:44:20Z
Financial Controller
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I 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.<br /> <br /> 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!<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><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&amp;L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&amp;L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&amp;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&amp;A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><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><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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-25T12:27:27Z
Financial Controller - Projects
  • Bristol, Bristol
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 75000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, acquisitive group to appoint a Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The group has grown through acquisitions and on its own and is going through a large transformation project.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Financial Controller - Transformation &amp; Projects (12-month FTC)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bristol </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid (3 days on site) </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£75,000 - £95,000 + 10% bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Start date: December 1st or January 1st</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll report to senior finance leadership and look after a portfolio of businesses while they go through this transformational change. The job combines core financial control with hands-on transformation work:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Delivering month end, management accounts and forecasting within group deadlines</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting a new cloud ERP rollout</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Keeping the balance sheet sound through monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparing budgets and forecasts for P&amp;L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing the annual audit with the external auditors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading a small finance team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Turning commercial reporting from Excel into supported system solutions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving commercial insight and supporting the evaluation of new business initiatives</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll also get exposure to IT, projects, commercial finance, customs and VAT/tax.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">About you:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Degree-educated and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with 5+ years' post-qualification experience</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Background in a large or complex organisation; any sector considered</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience managing a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience of system implementation; Business Central, NAV or similar is a plus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Adaptable and hands-on, and comfortable working through change with little direction</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good at building relationships across finance and the wider business</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To find out more, apply now or contact Ben Williams at Robert Half Bristol for a confidential conversation.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjg4Njk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-10-19T11:13:52Z
Assistant Accountant
  • Newport, Newport
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Management Accountant to join a fast paced private equity backed business in Newport</p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>We are seeking a proactive <strong>Part-Qualified Management Accountant</strong> to join our fast-paced finance team. This role offers a unique blend of core management accounting, commercial analysis, and high-level exposure to board-level reporting. You will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data while supporting the business through a period of PE-driven growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Accounting &amp; Month-End</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Management Accounts:</strong> Preparation and assistance with monthly management accounts, including prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and all relevant month-end tasks.</li><li><strong>Fixed Assets &amp; Stock:</strong> Full ownership of <strong>Fixed Assets</strong>, including maintaining the register. Responsible for <strong>Creditors and Stock</strong> management, including weekly and month-end reporting.</li><li><strong>Ledger Management:</strong> Daily bank reconciliations, postings, and allocations to the AR/AP ledgers.</li><li><strong>Purchase Ledger Support:</strong> Ensuring all manual and <strong>3-way match GRN invoices</strong> are processed accurately and timely, in accordance with company finance policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting &amp; Board Exposure</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Presentations:</strong> Assist in preparation and delivery of both <strong>Board presentations</strong> and <strong>Budget presentations</strong>.</li><li><strong>Group &amp; International:</strong> Assisting with <strong>group consolidations</strong> and the management of <strong>International accounts</strong>.</li><li><strong>Cash Management:</strong> Managing the weekly payment run and providing essential assistance with <strong>cashflow forecasting</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Analysis &amp; Budgeting</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Budgeting:</strong> Assisting with the preparation of annual budgets.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis:</strong> Reviewing weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly spend with budget holders to analyse and report on spend vs. variance.</li></ul><p><strong>Audit &amp; Compliance</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Statutory Requirements:</strong> Assist in the preparation for <strong>Statutory returns</strong> and assisting in the <strong>year-end Statutory Audit</strong>.</li><li><strong>External Liaison: </strong>Assist with <strong>External Audits</strong>.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills:</strong> Strong ERP experience and advanced Excel skills. Understanding of double entry and reconciliations</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Confident in presenting financial data to senior leadership and collaborating with non-finance budget holders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> <strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support package</li><li>Exposure to Private Equity reporting cycles and high-level board interaction.</li><li>Salary from £30,000 to £35,000</li><li>Hybrid working-</li><li>Company bonus scheme</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjUzMzA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-09-23T16:32:24Z
Finance Consultant
  • Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 500 - 601 GBP / Daily
  • <h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 &amp; Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&amp;D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&amp;D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&amp;D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&amp;D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor &amp; able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-09-21T14:25:36Z
Financial Controller
  • Bridgend, Bridgend
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Financial Controller for a flourishing manufacturing organisation near Bridgend.</p><p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Finance Controller | Manufacturing | Permanent | to £80,000 plus bonus + Benefits</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with an established and successful manufacturing business to recruit a <strong>Finance Controller</strong>. This is a key, autonomous position reporting directly to the Head of Accounting, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of financial reporting, controls, compliance and business performance.</p><p>This is a <strong>challenging and varied role</strong> where no two days will be the same. You will play a central role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial information, while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive financial performance and continuous improvement.</p><p>Experience within a <strong>complex manufacturing environment is essential</strong>.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Controller, you will lead the company's financial activities and oversee the controls, processes and reporting frameworks that underpin the Finance function.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading the month-end management accounts process, ensuring group deadlines are met and all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled.</li><li>Preparing accurate P&amp;L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting for management.</li><li>Producing monthly board reports, providing insightful commentary on business performance.</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process, coordinating timelines and challenging assumptions.</li><li>Monitoring and analysing budget variances and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.</li><li>Acting as a trusted finance business partner to departmental heads, challenging costs and driving accountability.</li><li>Developing, embedding and continuously improving financial policies, controls, processes and procedures.</li><li>Identifying and leading finance systems and process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting quality.</li><li>Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, ensuring strong credit control and supplier payment processes.</li><li>Driving working capital improvements, including challenging inventory levels across both sites.</li><li>Overseeing cash flow and payments, reviewing forecasts and ensuring appropriate cash availability.</li><li>Leading year-end audit activity and working closely with external auditors and tax advisers.</li><li>Overseeing VAT, Plastic Tax, EPR, PAYE, P11D and Corporation Tax processes and ensuring all statutory obligations are met.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with UK legislation and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Working closely with the Group payroll team to ensure payroll accuracy and deadlines are achieved.</li><li>Coaching, developing and supporting the Finance team to improve performance and capability.</li><li>Providing financial leadership across the wider business and taking ownership of ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take a <strong>high-impact role within an established manufacturing business</strong>, working closely with senior leadership and having genuine influence over financial performance, controls and continuous improvement.</p><p>If you're an experienced Finance Controller looking for your next challenge and have a strong manufacturing background, <strong>we'd love to hear from you.</strong></p><p><strong>Apply now to find out more.</strong></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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjEyMDIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-11-03T12:22:40Z
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