<p>Robert Half are proud to have exclusively partnered with Summer Fields School to recruit a Payroll & Finance Officer. This newly created role combines payroll management with finance support, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years.</p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Payroll & Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Summertown, North Oxford (mainly on-site)</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience</p><p>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, while also supporting the Finance Manager with all aspects of finance, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community.</p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and full statutory compliance.</li><li>Work collaboratively with HR to process information on starters, leavers, salary changes and statutory payments.</li><li>Manage the collection and verification of timesheet data for staff on variable hours, ensuring accurate salary calculations.</li><li>Process monthly payments, produce variance reports, complete HMRC submissions and maintain robust payroll governance.</li><li>Liaise with the current payroll system provider and potentially support the selection and implementation of a new system.</li><li>Support the Finance Manager with Accounts Payable and Receivable, including invoice processing, supplier payments and ensuring smooth running of the Purchase Ledger.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of information for fee billing cycles and inputting data onto the Fees Ledger.</li><li>Support term-end procedures including journals and reconciliations, annual budgets, management accounts and audit preparation.</li><li>Work closely with the Finance Director and HR Manager as part of a small, collaborative Bursary team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience of running the end-to-end payroll process in a similar sized organisation.</li><li>Strong experience working with timesheets and variable pay calculations.</li><li>Experience of changing or implementing payroll systems would be desirable.</li><li>Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team environment and can build strong relationships across the Bursary.</li><li>Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage competing priorities across payroll and finance responsibilities.</li><li>Comfortable working mainly on-site as part of a close-knit team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Working at Summer Fields</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is set within 70 acres of stunning grounds in North Oxford, with superb facilities that are continually enhanced. The school offers a warm, community atmosphere where staff are encouraged to get involved in school life. With around 160 full-time and part-time staff, many of whom are long-serving, the school clearly provides a supportive and rewarding place to work.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Full-time, 40 hours per week.</li><li>5 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Free lunch on-site during term time.</li><li>On-site parking.</li><li>Pension scheme (4% employer contribution for first 2 years, 6% thereafter).</li><li>Group life assurance (3x annual salary).</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Annual flu vaccination.</li><li>Access to staff swimming club.</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS41MzY5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School to recruit a Senior Finance Officer. This position plays a central role in the school's finance team, offering a unique opportunity to join one of the country's leading prep schools with a reputation spanning over 160 years. </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Senior Finance Officer</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Summertown, North Oxford</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £43,000 depending on experience</p><p><strong>Full-time | Small collaborative team | Beautiful 70-acre campus</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a full-boarding and day school for approximately 300 boys aged 4-13. The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, with outstanding exam results achieved by leavers who regularly win scholarships to top public schools in the country.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit Bursary team in a friendly, community-focused environment where staff wellbeing is a priority. Many staff have been at the school for years, testament to the positive working culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role in the school's finance team, ensuring the effective, accurate and timely delivery of core financial operations. This position will lead on fee billing and credit control, nominal ledger activities, and oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Accounts Payable function.</p><p>As the primary contact for finance‑related enquiries, the Senior Finance Officer helps maintain strong financial controls, supports high‑quality management reporting, and contributes to the overall financial integrity and stewardship of the school.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Main duties include:</strong></p><p><strong>Fee Billing & Credit Control: </strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, issue and reconcile termly fee invoices, including extras and bursaries.</li><li>Liaise with parents and resolve fee queries.</li><li>Credit control activities: monitor debtor balances and follow up overdue accounts.</li><li>Reconcile fee income to bank receipts and the general ledger.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>Oversight of the purchase ledger, with day-to-day activities predominantly being carried out by the Finance Assistant:</p><ul><li>Monitor the finance inbox.</li><li>Ensure accurate coding and authorisation of invoices and timely payment of suppliers.</li><li>Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.</li><li>Prepare payment runs, ensuring compliance with internal controls and approvals.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Nominal Ledger, Journals & Reconciliations:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain accurate nominal ledger records in line with the school's chart of accounts.</li><li>Prepare monthly journals including prepayments, accruals and payroll journals.</li><li>Perform regular balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month, term and year‑end close, ensuring deadlines are met.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>VAT Returns:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of VAT return workings, including partial exemption calculations and ensuring correct VAT treatment across income and expenditure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Other:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide timely financial information to the Finance Director and budget holders.</li><li>Assist with preparation of management accounts and analytical reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, including collation of departmental information.</li><li>Prepare schedules for the external audit and respond to auditor queries.</li><li>Ensure the finance system is used effectively and identify and implement opportunities to automate and simplify processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key skills and experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Significant experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a school or charity.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to engage professionally with parents and staff.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Full time, 40 hours per week</li><li>Minimum three days per week on-site in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary and benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>6 weeks' holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Pension - employer contributions of 4% for the first two years of service, 6% after two years</li><li>Group life assurance of three times annual salary</li><li>Private medical insurance provided by the school, which is a taxable benefit</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Lunch on-site during term time</li><li>Access to an Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Annual flu vaccination</li><li>Membership of Staff Swimming Club</li><li>Discounted on-site holiday activity clubs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Safeguarding</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjk4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>This newly created Regulatory Compliance Manager role for a Growing Fintech firm paying £100,000 to £150,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>As a Regulatory Compliance Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:</p><ul><li>Understanding and interpreting regulatory reporting rules and guidance to ensure ongoing compliance for rapidly growing international business which presently includes fourteen entities</li><li>Responsible for accurate and timely preparation and/or review of regulatory documents/submissions including firm's ICAAP, ICARA, Recovery Plans, FSA 001/002, COREP, FINREP, Pillar 2 disclosures, IFR/IFD requirements and miscellaneous regulatory reporting for all jurisdictions, working closely with the Vice President, Finance & Accounting - Statutory and Regulatory Reporting</li><li>Ensure appropriate application of rules and continuous review of the capital and financial regulatory reporting</li><li>Participate in projects related to forthcoming new reporting jurisdictions and regulatory changes as required as business evolves</li><li>Work collaboratively with Global internal teams as well as third party experts in local jurisdictions to explain regulatory requirements and develop knowledge sharing.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The Regulatory Compliance Manager, for this Fintech firm is ideally for the below</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant</li><li>Experience in a regulatory compliance/reporting role within a Trading Firm/ Brokerage or Commodities or similar business</li><li>Proven experience of reporting regulatory data- ICARA, ICAAP</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>The Regulatory Compliance Manager will report into a hugely impressive CFO who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Fintech are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Fintech are a market leader and have currently 2 billion under assets. The team is currently 13 strong and this is a new hire due to growth</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary is bench marked £100,000 to £150,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.</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/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjE4OTI4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>COMMERCIAL MANAGER - UP TO £68k - STEVENAGE - HYBRID</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a world-leading organisation in their search for a permanent, full-time Commercial Contracts Manager offering hybrid working and up to £48k + bonus!</p><p><strong>Things to know:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Commercial Contracts Manager</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £62k - £68k, depending on experience + company bonus</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Stevenage</li><li><strong>Working pattern: </strong>hybrid (2-3 days onsite, rest working from home)</li><li><strong>Benefits</strong>: Competitive pension contribution (up to 14% combined), enhanced parental leave, free parking, subsidised meals, fantastic on-site facilities and more!</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the full route-to-contract process, driving commercial strategy during competitive bids.</li><li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts, proposals, pricing models and terms & conditions.</li><li>Oversee commercial performance throughout contract delivery and close-out.</li><li>Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.</li><li>Act as the primary commercial contact for customers and key internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide regular reporting and commercial insight to senior leadership.</li><li>Support dispute resolution and ensure contractual compliance.</li><li>Line management responsibility for junior commercial professionals.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven Commercial Management experience within a defence or highly regulated environment.</li><li>Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex contracts.</li><li>Knowledge of UK public sector or defence contracting frameworks (desirable).</li><li>Strong commercial judgement with excellent analytical skills.</li><li>Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Previous leadership or line management experience.</li><li>Able to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDQ1MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>CLIENT MANAGER - READING - ONSITE - UP TO £45k</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing Accountancy firm with their search in a permanent Client Manager offering up to £45k!</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong client relationships while managing a varied portfolio and supporting the delivery of high-quality financial services.</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Client Manager</li><li><strong>Salary: </strong>£40k - £45k depending on experience</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Reading</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time - 5 days onsite</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Managing a portfolio of clients across a range of industries.</li><li>Acting as the main point of contact for client queries and providing proactive financial advice.</li><li>Reviewing and overseeing the preparation of accounts, tax returns, and financial statements.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.</li><li>Supporting clients with business planning, financial forecasting, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Liaising with internal teams to ensure work is completed accurately and within deadlines.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to support clients with additional services.</li><li>Assisting with mentoring and supporting junior team members where required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience in a client-facing role within finance or accountancy.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship management skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple client relationships effectively.</li><li>Good technical knowledge of accounts preparation and tax compliance.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNDYyOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Finance Manager is responsible for the day to day running the Management Accountants, AP & AR functions. This role is to support the FD to drive operational performance and efficiency by ensuring compliance with regulations with robust financial controls coupled with continuous process development. The role provides commercial financial support across four distinct revenue streams and multiple international operations, supporting data driven decision making by our business leaders.</p><p><strong>Duties of Role:</strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and develop finance team members.</li><li>Ensure clear segregation of duties.</li><li>Establish performance metrics and development plans.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with consolidated group reporting within the agreed timetable</li><li>Deliver revenue stream reporting with profitability analysis.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, including balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate international tax compliance with advisors and submissions are made within the agreed timetable</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Revenue & Margin Management (4 Distinct Revenue Streams)</strong></p><ul><li>Develop detailed margin analysis per revenue stream.</li><li>Partner with Divisional Heads to monitor performance against budget.</li><li>Identify revenue recognition risks and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.</li><li>Provide cost allocation models across revenue streams.</li><li>Analyse pricing structures and contribution margins.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Commercial Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process across all revenue streams.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and financial sensitivity analysis to General Managers</li><li>Support business cases for investment decisions and capital expenditure</li><li>Deliver KPI dashboards and executive reporting packs.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain integrity of ERP/finance systems</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance operational and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Develop automation in reporting and financial controls.</li><li>Support integration of new revenue streams.</li></ul><p><strong>Education: </strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified.</li><li>5+ years' experience in a multi-entity SME or international environment.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102.</li><li>Experience with multi-currency accounting and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a group consolidation environment.</li><li>Exposure to multi -currency, multi entity operations</li><li>Experience implementing financial systems and processes.</li><li>Experience in managing individuals at different stages of their career development</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuNzk3NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>PRACTICE MANAGER - READING - ONSITE - UP TO £70k </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be assisting a rapidly growing Accountancy firm with their search in a permanent Practice Manager offering up to £70k! </p><p>This senior, client-facing leadership position will oversee the day-to-day running of the practice. The successful candidate will manage and develop the team, ensure technical accuracy across all outputs, and support clients with complex accounting and tax matters. This role offers substantial influence over how the practice grows and operates.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager </li><li><strong>Salary: </strong>£50k - £70k, depending on experience</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Reading </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time - 5 days onsite</li><li><strong>Benefits:</strong> private healthcare dental and optical cover, free gym membership and professional development funding </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Lead, manage and mentor a multi-disciplinary accounting team.</li><li>Review and sign off accounts, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, self-assessment returns and bookkeeping work.</li><li>Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with best practice and regulatory standards.</li><li>Allocate workflow and resources to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.</li><li>Provide expert support to clients, including advisory meetings and resolving technical queries.</li><li>Drive quality improvements and process optimisation across the practice.</li><li>Oversee cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling as required.</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and support the firm through its next growth phase.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA).</li><li>Significant experience in an accountancy practice.</li><li>Strong technical competence in: accounts preparation, corporation tax, VAT, bookkeeping, self-assessment, cashflow forecasting, budgeting and financial modelling. </li><li>Proven leadership and team management experience. </li><li>Confident communicator with experience leading client meetings. </li><li>Strong organisational skills and a proactive, improvement-driven mindset. </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMTUzNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Client Finance Director | Property Managed Services | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - £105,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are working with a Leading Multinational in the Property and Workplace Services Space, known for delivering integrated solutions across a global client base. Following an internal promotion, the business is now looking to hire a Client Finance Director to oversee a portfolio of 20 clients, working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and commercial insight.</p><p> </p><p>This is a high-impact leadership role for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in a matrix environment, enjoys operating at pace, and is confident influencing senior operational and executive stakeholders. You will play a critical role in driving performance, strengthening financial governance, and supporting strategic decision-making across a large, revenue-generating portfolio.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Sector Finance Director, you will:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership across multiple business units, ensuring delivery of growth, margin improvement, and operational performance across a complex client portfolio.<br /> * Act as a key finance business partner to Executive Directors and senior operational leadership teams, influencing commercial decisions and strategic direction.<br /> * Review and challenge monthly P&L, balance sheet, forecasts, and management reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and actionable insight.<br /> * Lead monthly business and contract performance reviews, with a strong focus on underperforming contracts, risk identification, and value creation opportunities.<br /> * Support divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles, ensuring robust assumptions and commercial alignment.<br /> * Oversee financial governance, ensuring balance sheet integrity, compliance with internal controls, and adherence to relevant accounting standards and frameworks.<br /> * Support new business wins from a financial perspective, providing oversight from tender stage through mobilisation and transition.<br /> * Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, systems usage, and financial controls, reducing inefficiencies and enhancing data quality.<br /> * Provide high-quality financial analysis, modelling, and insight to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in a senior finance business partnering role.<br /> * <strong>Strong experience working in a contracts-led, service-based environment is essential</strong>, ideally within industries such as Facilities Management, Property Services, Defence, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Infrastructure Services, or similar multi-site operational businesses.<br /> * Demonstrable background in business partnering within complex, operational organisations where performance is driven by contract delivery and margin management.<br /> * Proven experience influencing senior operational stakeholders and working effectively within a matrix structure.<br /> * Strong technical grounding in management accounting, financial reporting, and performance management, with the ability to operate at both detail and strategic level.<br /> * Experience reviewing, challenging, and improving financial performance across large, multi-contract portfolios, including P&L, forecasting, and budgeting.<br /> * Strong understanding of financial governance, controls, and ideally experience working within structured compliance environments.<br /> * Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear commercial insight and actionable recommendations.<br /> * A proactive, hands-on leader who drives accountability, improves performance, and builds strong cross-functional relationships across operational teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£100,000 - £105,000 base salary plus bonus<br /> * Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the Central London office<br /> * Private healthcare and enhanced benefits package<br /> * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays<br /> * Senior exposure to divisional and executive leadership teams<br /> * Strong career progression within a large, growing UK finance structure<br /> * Opportunity to shape financial performance across a significant client portfolio<br /> * High visibility role with direct commercial impact across multiple business units</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior client-facing finance leadership role with genuine breadth and influence. You will operate close to divisional leadership, shaping financial strategy while ensuring strong delivery across a complex, multi-contract portfolio.</p><p> </p><p>The organisation continues to experience strong growth and regular new contract wins, creating ongoing opportunities for senior finance professionals who can combine commercial thinking with strong technical and governance capability. With a proven track record of internal progression, this role offers both immediate impact and longer-term progression into divisional or country-level leadership positions.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzk2MzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Senior Business Analyst- Compliance (Top-Tier Bank!)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is not your average BA role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Hybrid Working in Central London </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you want visibility, influence, and a seat at the table, keep reading.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half Ltd have partnered with a major international bank building out its UK compliance capability, and they need a sharp, commercially-minded Business Analyst to come in and make an impact from day one.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Why This Role Stands Out</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;">Work directly with the Head of Compliance & MLRO</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Own critical regulatory data and MI reporting</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Influence key compliance decisions and strategy</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Be part of a globally recognised banking group</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Genuine career acceleration opportunity</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You'll Be Doing</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll:</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;">Take control of compliance data, reporting and governance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Deliver insightful MI that drives decision-making</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Lead on regulatory change and impact assessments</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Partner across Risk, Legal, IT and Front Office</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Play a key role in audits, controls and financial crime frameworks</li></ul><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">What You Bring</p><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;">Solid experience as a Business Analyst within banking compliance</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong grasp of FCA regulations, AML, KYC and financial crime</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven track record in MI reporting and data analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Advanced Excel (non-negotiable) with exposure to SQL or BI tools</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Confident communicator who can engage senior stakeholders</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bonus points for ICA qualifications and exposure to MiFID II, EMIR or SFTR</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is your chance to step into a role where you're not just ticking boxes you're shaping how compliance operates within a serious banking environment.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you're feeling underutilised, too siloed, or not getting the exposure you deserve, this is your move.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">APPLY NOW!!!</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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS4xODU2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>LEGAL EXECUTIVE - TEMPORARY - 3 MONTHS - UP TO £210/DAY </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client in their search for a temporary Legal Executive, offering hybrid working and up to £210/day! </p><p data-start="180" data-end="384">This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day legal, corporate governance, and compliance activities of the business. You'll play a key part in keeping our legal and corporate processes running smoothly and is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is comfortable working with stakeholders across the business. You'll bring experience in corporate legal or company secretarial work, ideally gained within an in-house legal team or professional services environment. As part of a collaborative legal team, you'll also support wider business priorities as needed.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title: </strong>Legal Executive </li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: £200 - £210/day </li><li><strong>Location</strong>: London </li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full-time - flexible with days onsite, depending on candidate location</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: ASAP </li><li><strong>End date:</strong> June 2026 </li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the administration and maintenance of the Group's corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Prepare and manage statutory filings, resolutions, and corporate records.</li><li>Maintain entity registers, minute books, and organisational charts.</li><li>Assist with company incorporations, restructures, and entity closures.</li><li>Liaise with external corporate service providers, registrars, and local advisors.</li><li>Support ongoing compliance requirements, including annual filings and director/officer updates.</li><li>Help maintain internal policies and compliance documentation.</li><li>Assist with audit and due diligence requests.</li><li>Track legal and regulatory deadlines to ensure filings and actions are completed on time.</li><li>Work closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, Product, and Operations.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for routine legal and corporate governance queries.</li><li>Escalate more complex matters to senior members of the legal team when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>2-5 years' experience in a corporate legal, company secretarial, or governance-focused role.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Able to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrates sound commercial judgement and understands business priorities.</li><li>Confident communicator who can explain legal matters clearly and practically.</li><li>Strong written communication skills, able to draft clear correspondence and guidance.</li><li>Adaptable and flexible, able to thrive in a growing and evolving business.</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive approach to work.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNTU0OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a global award-winning and renowned architecture firm based in the City of London. They have designed and built hundreds of large-scale real estate and property projects, ranging from commercial and residential buildings through to cultural centres across several countries.</p><p>Due to continued expansion, they are looking to hire an International Payroll Manager to solely manage the end-to-end payroll function across their various jurisdictions.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Head of Finance, the International Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of payroll as well as supporting treasury & cash functions. This role will combine strong UK payroll and PAYE expertise with international exposure, including foreign VAT.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Take full ownership of UK and international payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Act as the subject matter expert on payroll taxes, including PAYE, NIC, pensions and year-end processes.</li><li>Partner with HR and external providers on payroll-related matters, including starters, leavers and benefits.</li><li>Oversee treasury and banking activities, including payments, cash management and liquidity planning.</li><li>Maintain strong controls, reconciliations and audit readiness across payroll and cash processes.</li><li>Manage compliance and regulatory requirements, including KYC, tax documentation and audit support.</li><li>Support VAT reporting and international tax matters, liaising with external advisors where required.</li><li>Provide oversight and guidance to junior team members, driving process improvements and best practice.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this International Payroll Manager position based in the City of London, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in UK and International Payroll management.</li><li>Strong PAYE and payroll tax expertise.</li><li>Solid understanding of VAT compliance including exposure to foreign VAT.</li><li>Experience managing payroll within a multi-entity / international environment.</li><li>Ability to work confidently across international jurisdictions.</li><li>Experience overseeing junior team members' work.</li><li>Experience with PayCircle would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension</li><li>Excellent career development and international exposure</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Company socials and more.</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYyMTE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | FinTech / SaaS Scale-Up | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £100,000 - Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a rapidly growing SaaS provider delivering procurement, compliance, and supplier management solutions to large corporate clients.</p><p>Following a period of significant international growth, the business is investing heavily in strengthening its finance capability and is now seeking a Financial Controller to play a critical role in shaping a scalable, best-in-class finance function.</p><p>This is a high-impact, process-improvement led role, ideal for a technically strong finance professional who enjoys improving systems, implementing controls, and building efficient processes in a fast-paced scale-up environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll play a central role in improving and strengthening financial operations as the company continues to scale globally.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the monthly group consolidation process across a growing international structure, ensuring accurate reporting in line with UK GAAP / FRS 101.<br /> * Improving and evolving the month-end close process, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency, and stronger financial controls.<br /> * Reviewing and strengthening financial controls and documentation, ensuring appropriate governance as the business scales.<br /> * Ensuring accurate revenue recognition processes, including deferrals, accruals, and reconciliations across both SaaS subscription and transaction-based revenue streams.<br /> * Supporting the development of management reporting and departmental insights, ensuring consistency between budget, forecasts, and actuals.<br /> * Leading improvements across AP and AR processes, ensuring effective controls, timely invoicing and collections, and accurate posting of transactions.<br /> * Reviewing complex or evolving commercial arrangements such as invoice factoring, rebates, early payment discounts, and sales commission structures, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment.<br /> * Designing and implementing new processes for areas such as sales commission reporting and performance tracking.<br /> * Working closely with internal teams to review new commercial contracts and business initiatives, ensuring appropriate accounting and financial treatment.<br /> * Overseeing the preparation of group and local entity statutory accounts and audits, ensuring timely completion and evaluating external providers where necessary.<br /> * Ensuring compliance with global reporting, audit, and tax requirements across a growing international entity structure.<br /> * Supporting the development of cash flow forecasting, including weekly and 13-week cash forecasts.<br /> * Partnering with the Data team to improve financial data visualisation, reporting dashboards, and KPI tracking.<br /> * Identifying further opportunities to automate reporting and streamline finance processes as the business continues to scale.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).<br /> * 5+ years' post-qualification experience, with proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role.<br /> * Experience operating within a high-growth, international business, ideally within SaaS, FinTech, or technology environments.<br /> * Demonstrable experience improving finance processes, implementing controls, and driving operational improvements.<br /> * Strong experience across financial reporting, audit, tax compliance, and management accounting.<br /> * Comfortable reviewing and accounting for complex commercial arrangements and evolving business models.<br /> * Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced scale-up environment.<br /> * Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.<br /> </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Central London office.<br /> * A high-growth FinTech / SaaS environment with a global customer base and international operations.<br /> * The opportunity to lead meaningful finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.<br /> * Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.<br /> * The chance to build scalable processes and controls that will support the company's next phase of growth.<br /> * A collaborative, ambitious culture where initiative, innovation, and ownership are genuinely encouraged.<br /> * Clear opportunities for career progression within a scaling international organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling technology business at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.</p><p>You'll play a central role in strengthening the finance function, improving financial processes, and building the controls and infrastructure needed to support international scale. From reviewing complex commercial arrangements to optimising month-end processes and driving automation, your work will have a direct impact on how the business operates and grows.</p><p>If you're a technically strong, improvement-focused finance professional who enjoys solving problems, building structure, and leading change in a scale-up environment, this role offers a fantastic platform to make a meaningful impact.</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. 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<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a growing PE backed education and training business based in south east London, but globally recognised. They support thousands of adults & juniors annually across several countries offering academic, professional and education training services.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to hire a qualified high-calibre Finance Business Partner to join their finance department, and providing commercial and monthly reporting support.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance Business Partner will take ownership of preparation of monthly accounts (P&L, Balance Sheets, KPI's etc.) as well as business partnering to provide commercial insights to senior leadership. They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to provide financial insight, challenge and support decision-making.</li><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting, tracking performance against KPIs and driving accountability across the business.</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts, board packs and variance analysis, with clear, actionable commentary.</li><li>Monitor financial and operational performance, including revenue, costs, cash flow and debtor management.</li><li>Own cash flow reporting and working capital management, supporting effective cash collection.</li><li>Oversee month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Manage day-to-day finance operations (AP/AR, invoicing, payments) ensuring accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Lead audit processes, VAT monitoring and compliance activities.</li><li>Support contract management, cost control and process improvements across the division.</li><li>Line management of a junior team member supporting with on-going development and day-to-day supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Business Partner position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proficiency within management accounts preparation and forecasting.</li><li>Strong evidence of business partnering and managing stakeholders.</li><li>Strong experience in owning P&L and cashflow forecasting.</li><li>Experience in the education sector would be beneficial.</li><li>Evidence of line management would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience working within a multi-site business environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£65,000 to £75,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 1-2 days in office</li><li>Excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjE0NjcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
