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Management Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is a reputable real estate and property business based in central London. With a strong global presence, they provide a number of comprehensive services including management and transactions for commercial, residential, and rural properties.Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Management Accountant to join their finance division. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to utilise their accounting & financial analysis skillsets.RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, the Management Accountant will lead on preparation of monthly reporting whilst leveraging data & financial analysis skills to drive commercial insights and decision making.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Produce and deliver accurate monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for stakeholders</li><li>Lead detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, highlighting risks, opportunities, and key drivers</li><li>Support and contribute to divisional forecasting and ongoing financial planning cycles</li><li>Take ownership of key month-end processes, including reconciliations, billing schedules, and journal postings</li><li>Extract, manipulate, and validate large datasets using SQL to support robust financial analysis</li><li>Leverage advanced Excel to deliver clear, actionable insights from financial and operational data</li><li>Act as a finance business partner to the division, providing commercial insight and challenging stakeholders where needed</li><li>Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements and automation</li><li>Support data-led decision making through high-quality analysis and proactive financial insight</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal profile for this Management Accountant position, should have the following:<ul><li>Newly Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>3+ years of experience across a blend of management accounts and FP&A duties.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills.</li><li>Confident in interpreting and interrogating large datasets.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.</li><li>Strong communication skills, capable of articulating information to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Previous experience with PowerBI is highly desirable.</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£45,000 - £60,000 plus benefits:<ul><li>Hybrid working - 4 days in London office, 1 day remote</li><li>Study support (if part-qualified)</li><li>Company bonus scheme</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Private medical</li><li>Regular company socials, team & seasonal events</li><li>Opportunity for career development</li></ul>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjA3MzgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-02T15:16:22Z

Fund Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a specialist investment manager seeking to hire a permanent Fund Accountant into its London-based Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take sole ownership of the fund accounting function, with scope to grow and develop within the company over time. Previous experience with listed equities is essential for this role. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Oversight and review of monthly NAVs (including creation and review of shadow NAVs) across a range of fund structures, including hedge funds and long-only strategies.</li><li>Ownership and management of all tax documentation including withholding tax processes and coordination of global tax requirements and management of fund tax compliance.</li><li>Act as primary contact with fund administrators, with responsibility for share class hedging and allocations, performance fee calculations and equalisation, and expense allocations and accruals.</li><li>Review and approval of fund expense budgets (AIFs and UCITS)</li><li>Coordination of annual audits and ongoing liaison with auditors and tax advisors</li><li>Review of interim and annual financial statements</li><li>Support fund-related reporting for internal governance and Board reporting</li><li>Ownership of research cost accounting and reporting, including monthly accruals and reconciliations, broker payments, and annual costs and charges disclosures.</li><li>Support new fund launches and product developments</li><li>Act as a key partner to Operations and Investment teams on fund-related matters</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability and controls</li><li>Drive automation and better use of systems, including AI and emerging technologies</li><li>Reduce manual processes and help build a more scalable operating model</li></ul> CANDIDATE PROFILE<ul><li>Proven experience in fund accounting with strong knowledge of alternative and long-only funds.</li><li>Previous UCITS equity funds experience</li><li>Experience working with third-party administrators</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Confident communicator, able to build relationships across teams and with external providers</li><li>Proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused with the ability to work autonomously yet has the experience and judgement to understand when it is appropriate to escalate an issue</li><li>Comfortable working in a busy environment and taking ownership</li><li>Curious mindset with an interest in improving processes and using technology to drive efficiency</li><li>Ambition to develop and take on broader responsibility over time</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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuODAxNzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-22T12:55:00Z

Financial Controller

Hammersmith, London
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 data-path-to-node="3">The Company</h3>My client is a private equity-owned Global Consulting Group currently navigating a high-growth phase. As they prepare for a strategic private equity exit in 2026, they are seeking a sharp, commercially-minded Financial Controller to join their leadership team. The organisation prides itself on a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and every team member has a direct impact on the Group's collective success.<h3 data-path-to-node="5">The Role</h3>Reporting directly into the Group Finance Director, the Financial Controller will be a pivotal figure in driving financial excellence and operational improvement across the Group. This is a high-visibility role where you will work hand-in-hand with Managing Directors and senior leaders to influence profitability and accelerate the Group's strategic vision. Key Responsibilities:<ul data-path-to-node="8"><li>Financial Reporting & Control: Own the end-to-end monthly and quarterly reporting cycles (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet) and lead seamless external audits.</li><li>Strategic Business Partnering: Uncover the "story behind the numbers" through deep-dive profitability analysis to guide executive decision-making.</li><li>Exit Readiness: Support the Group FD on board-level reporting, financial modeling, and ensuring the Group is prepared for a milestone 2026 exit.</li><li>Process Transformation: Lead the charge in strengthening controls and pioneering automation to future-proof the finance function.</li><li>Team Leadership: Directly manage and empower a junior finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility.</li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="9">Your Profile</h3>The client is looking for a "savvy" and proactive candidate who thrives in a growth-driven, private equity setting. You should be comfortable with change and possess the gravitas to challenge and support senior stakeholders.<ul data-path-to-node="11"><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).</li><li>Experience: Minimum of 2 years of people management experience is essential.</li><li>Background: A proven track record in audit or professional services; experience within a PE-backed environment or exit-readiness projects is highly desirable.</li><li>Consolidations experience</li><li>Attributes: Proactive, collaborative, and hands-on, with a flair for translating complex data into actionable strategy.</li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="12">Salary and Benefits</h3>The Group offers a highly competitive package designed to reward high performance and support a healthy work-life balance:<ul data-path-to-node="14"><li>Base Salary: Up to £85,000 per annum.</li><li>Bonus: 15% discretionary performance-related bonus (based on individual and company performance).</li><li>Holiday: 26 days annual leave (rising to 27 after two years) + bank holidays + an additional paid day off for your birthday.</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid and flexible working environment (2 days per week in the Hammersmith office).</li><li>Financial Security: Life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and a matched company pension (up to 4-5%).</li><li>Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and a flexible benefits allowance (usable for private medical, dental, gym memberships, or extra holiday).</li><li>Additional Perks: Electric vehicle scheme (post-probation), payment of professional membership fees, and various lifestyle discounts.</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/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNjg2NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-01T16:23:25Z

Technical Lead (Python/React)

London, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Technical Lead (Python/React) -POLITE NOTE: Must hold, or be eligible for, SC Clearance. -London | Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) and 3 days from home. We're seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of a growing SaaS platform. This role combines technical leadership, software engineering, and team mentorship, offering the opportunity to influence both product direction and engineering culture. Key Requirements<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;">Strong software engineering background with leadership experience.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Python development skills (FastAPI desirable).</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience with SQL, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and scalable systems.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Exposure to React/TypeScript is advantageous.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience within SaaS, cybersecurity, or data-driven platforms is beneficial.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Must hold, or be eligible for, SC Clearance.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid working (2 days in the London office) and 3 days form home</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">25 days holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Private healthcare.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£2,000 annual flex allowance.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">5% pension contribution.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Annual training budget and dedicated training leave.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus scheme and regular social events.</li></ul> A fantastic opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys remaining hands-on while shaping product and technology strategy. APPLY NOW!!!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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS43OTI3OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-17T15:43:10Z

IT Systems Lead

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
IT Systems Lead - London - Hybrid £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience) + Equity & BenefitsHelp Build Europe's Hypersonic CapabilityThis organisation is redefining what's possible in European defence technology, delivering speed, resilience, and technological independence at a pace that sets a new standard. Operating as a small, elite, and highly capable team, it focuses on solving complex, high-impact problems quickly and effectively.They are seeking an IT Systems Lead to take ownership of core IT infrastructure and operations within a talent-dense environment where every individual has a direct impact. This is not a predefined or siloed position, it is an opportunity for a high-calibre operator to shape, build, and run IT systems from the ground up, with the autonomy to define best practice and standards.The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT operations, directly contributing to the organisation's mission and Europe's broader technological independence.The RoleThe IT Systems Lead will:<ul><li>Own the Microsoft environment end-to-end, including Entra ID, Windows endpoints, Intune/Autopilot (or GPO where appropriate), and core Microsoft server services</li><li>Build and operate IT infrastructure for a UK-based engineering workshop from the ground up, including secure network access, device provisioning, and endpoint compliance</li><li>Define and implement a hardened baseline across all endpoints, including MFA enforcement, least-privilege access, patching strategies, encryption, and standardised security policies</li><li>Act as the on-site IT authority, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly, documenting outcomes, and implementing preventative measures</li><li>Partner closely with international IT teams (including Linux/Kubernetes environments) to ensure consistent identity, access, and security controls across regions</li><li>Oversight and delivery of a new UK office move</li><li>Maintain high operational standards through clear documentation, asset management, streamlined workflows, and responsive user support</li></ul>Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will bring:<ul><li>Proven experience owning and operating Microsoft environments in real-world settings (Entra ID, Windows endpoint management, Intune/GPO, and core server infrastructure)</li><li>A security-first mindset, with strong understanding of access control, system hardening, and auditability</li><li>The ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement, particularly in environments where they may be the sole on-site IT lead</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused approach, prioritising root cause resolution, prevention, and long-term system integrity</li><li>Experience working in fast-paced, high-performance environments where uptime, security, and delivery speed are critical</li><li>Curiosity and willingness to collaborate across technology stacks, particularly with Linux and Kubernetes-based systems</li></ul>Security ClearanceDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British citizens (or dual nationals with British citizenship) and eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC), with the potential requirement for Developed Vetting (DV).What's on Offer<ul><li>The opportunity to contribute directly to one of Europe's most consequential defence and technology challenges</li><li>High ownership and autonomy, with full responsibility for shaping IT systems and standards</li><li>Close collaboration with leading experts across engineering, operations, and defence</li><li>A fast-paced environment where ideas are implemented quickly and outcomes matter</li><li>A culture built on clarity, integrity, and excellence, supporting individuals who take initiative and operate with accountability</li><li>Competitive compensation and meaningful equity aligned to impact and responsibility</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi43MTA2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-30T15:26:23Z