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Accounts Payable Assistant

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
32000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Payable - 2 month temporary role Part Time - 20-25 hours a week Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be supporting a business based in Cowley that are looking for a part time temporary Accounts Payable to join the team. Up to £35,000 (FTE) Key responsibilities include:* Management of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process * Monitoring the AP inbox and processing supplier invoices * Matching invoices to purchase orders and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place * Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies * Managing company credit card transactions and ensuring policy compliance * Liaising with procurement regarding purchase orders and supplier queries * Providing general finance and administrative support as required What they're looking for* Strong purchase ledger background * Good IT skills * Strong communication * Immediately available or short notice period 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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDMyOTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-15T12:28:35Z

Treasury Analyst

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
48000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Treasury Analyst (4-7 Years' Experience) Salary: ~£50,000 + strong performance-based bonus Start Date: Flexible (ideally May-June) <h3>Overview</h3>We are seeking a hands-on Treasury Analyst / Associate with 4-7 years' relevant experience to join a dynamic treasury function within an international trading environment. This role is ideal for someone who can operate with minimal supervision, take ownership of core treasury activities, and thrive in a fast-paced, transactional setting. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare and maintain short- and medium-term cashflow forecasts (weekly and monthly)</li><li>Manage liquidity and working capital, including daily cash positioning and intercompany funding</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with banking partners, including daily interactions and facility management</li><li>Execute and support treasury operations, including payments, FX monitoring/execution, and basic hedging coordination</li><li>Track utilisation and support reporting/compliance for large-scale debt facilities</li><li>Contribute to internal treasury reporting for management and external stakeholders</li><li>Collaborate closely with finance, trading, and operations teams</li></ul> <h3>Essential Requirements (Must-Haves)</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>4-7 years' experience in treasury, accounting, corporate finance, or banking</li><li>Proven experience in cashflow forecasting and liquidity management</li><li>Direct interaction with banks (relationship management, facilities, or daily operations)</li><li>Strong Excel and reporting skills, with the ability to manage and present financial data effectively</li></ul> <h3>Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have)</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Exposure to trading, commodities, or structured finance environments</li><li>Solid grounding in treasury fundamentals (cash management, FX, basic financing structures)</li><li>Familiarity with debt facilities (e.g., RCFs, trade finance, borrowing base structures)</li><li>Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Maths, or a related field</li><li>Additional language skills</li></ul> <h3>Additional Information</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Sector experience in commodities is not required, but candidates must be comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment</li><li>This is a hands-on role suited to candidates beyond entry-level who remain execution-focused</li><li>The position offers a blend of operational treasury responsibilities and reporting exposure</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTc0MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-22T07:56:08Z

Payroll Administrator

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Contract
30000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation based in Abingdon that are looking for a Payroll Assistant to join them on a temporary basis. Reporting to a senior payroll lead, you will support payroll delivery, reconciliation, and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and process payroll data accurately and on time</li><li>Validate calculations and support final payroll checks</li><li>Complete monthly variance reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Act as a key contact for HR and employee payroll queries</li><li>Build strong relationships with HR to support a collaborative approach</li><li>Maintain compliance with payroll policies and controls</li><li>Assist with improving and documenting payroll processes</li></ul> Skills & Experience<ul><li>Experience in payroll or finance administration</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good organisational and time management skills</li><li>Confident communicator with stakeholder-facing experience</li><li>Proficiency in payroll systems and Excel</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDQxMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-29T10:32:08Z

AWS Security Architect (Financial Services Background)

City of London, London
remote
Contract
550 - 600 GBP / Daily
Interim AWS Security Architect - Hybrid / Low Latency Platform Robert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in engaging an experienced AWS Security Architect as an interim associate to support a large-scale platform re-architecture programme within a major financial services organisation. This role is focused on designing security architecture for a hybrid AWS environment (AWS Outposts + on-premise infrastructure), supporting the transformation of a global, low-latency data platform into a containerised, cloud-aligned architecture. The Security Architect will work closely with platform, network and engineering teams to define and implement security controls across infrastructure, containers and data flows, with a strong focus on design, trade-offs and real-world application rather than tooling or governance alone.Assignment Details:<ul><li>Start: c. 2-3 week onboarding lead time</li><li> Location: Hybrid London. C. 1-2 days in the office in London p/week</li><li> Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)</li><li> Day Rate: £600 p/day+12.07% via PAYE (Employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)</li></ul>Key Experience Needed:<ul><li>Strong experience as an AWS Security Architect within financial services (ideally banking or market data environments)</li><li>Proven ability to design security controls across hybrid cloud (on-premise + AWS) environments</li><li>Experience securing containerised platforms (EKS / Kubernetes) including workload isolation, service-to-service security and runtime considerations</li><li>Strong understanding of network security and segmentation, including east-west vs north-south traffic and private connectivity (e.g. Direct Connect)</li><li>Experience designing secure architectures for high-throughput / low-latency systems, balancing performance with security controls</li><li>Ability to define security frameworks and controls at both high-level architecture and detailed design level</li></ul>Desirable Experience:<ul><li>Exposure to AWS Outposts or similar hybrid cloud platforms</li><li>Experience replatforming monolithic systems into containerised architectures</li><li>Understanding of ransomware threats, system resilience and recovery design</li><li>Familiarity with DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code security practices</li></ul>Additional Information: If sucesseful you will be subject to full financial and criminal background checksRobert 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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zMzYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-29T16:38:56Z

AWS Security Architect

City of London, London
remote
Contract
550 - 600 GBP / Daily
Interim AWS Security Architect - Financial ServicesRobert Half is supporting a global consulting firm in engaging an experienced AWS Security Architect as an interim associate to support a large-scale cloud security programme for a major financial services organisation. This role will focus on deep AWS application and infrastructure security, working closely with engineering teams and AWS as a strategic partner to design and secure cloud-native platforms. Assignment Details:<ul><li>Start: c. 2-3 week onboarding lead time</li><li>Location: Primarily remote, with flexibility for occasional days in the City of London</li><li>Contract Duration: Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)</li><li>Day Rate: £600 p/day PAYE + 12.07% via PAYE (Employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)</li></ul> Key Experience Needed:<ul><li>Strong experience as an AWS Security Architect within financial services (ideally banking)</li><li>Proven track record designing and securing AWS-native applications (not just governance or oversight)</li><li>Deep expertise in container security, particularly EKS and service mesh environments</li><li>Strong understanding of AWS network security, including VPC design, segmentation, firewalling, and Direct Connect</li><li>Experience working directly with AWS as a supplier, providing independent security assurance and challenge</li><li>Ability to operate at both low-level design (LLD) and enterprise architecture levels</li></ul>Desirable Experience:<ul><li>Experience within low-latency or trading environments</li><li>Exposure to AWS Outposts design and security</li><li>Familiarity with DevSecOps and IaC security controls</li></ul> Additional Information: Candidates will be subject to full financial and criminal background checksRobert 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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS40MTc3OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-10T14:46:53Z

Office Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
20 - 24 GBP / Hourly
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Office Manager for a 9 month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li>Planning, coordinating and executing a range of events including meetings, hosted dinners, receptions and other corporate functions </li><li>Ensuring all IT, photocopier and other equipment is in place and operating </li><li>Overseeing all aspects relating to the office lease and communication with building management and reception </li><li>Visitor reception </li><li>Assistance with travel arrangements for local and visiting staff </li><li>Ensuring provision and storage of stationary and other office consumables </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Providing assistance with immigration or visa requirements</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, Office Manager will have at least 3 years experience working within an office manager function and will have had exposure to some executive assistant responsibilities. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a Mining firm based in the West End. You will be fully office based. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary Office Manager role will be paying circa £20-23 per hour. This is dependant on experience.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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjE2Mzg1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-05-07T08:49:38Z

SAP FS-RI Business Analyst

London, London
remote
Contract
500 - 600 GBP / Daily
Robert Half, an S&P 500 global staffing firm, are supporting a global consulting organisation in recruiting for an interim contractor to join as an Associate and support delivery across a financial services client, specifically within the insurance and reinsurance market. This engagement sits within a core reinsurance technology team responsible for the ongoing implementation, maintenance and enhancement of a central SAP FS-RI platform. The system supports multiple business scenarios including assumed reinsurance, ceded reinsurance and pooling across international programmes. With a strong pipeline of delivery work, the focus will be on supporting an active SAP FS-RI implementation, working closely with both business stakeholders and development teams to drive requirements, reporting capability, and system enhancements. Assignment Details<ul><li>Rate: Competitive day rate via PAYE</li><li>Contract: c. 9 Months engagement until end of 2026 with potential extension</li><li>Location: UK-based - mostly remote with occasional travel to offices for workshops (as required)</li><li>Start: ASAP - anticipated April 2026 after interview process</li></ul> Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Analyse business requirements, perform data analysis, and support solution design across SAP FS-RI</li><li>Support delivery of an ongoing SAP FS-RI implementation and associated enhancements</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders and development teams to translate requirements into deliverables</li><li>Support and coordinate testing, training, and documentation activities</li><li>Contribute to reporting, batch processing and closing process improvements</li><li>Ensure clear and structured documentation across all deliverables</li><li>Operate independently across workstreams with minimal oversight</li></ul>Key Experience Required<ul><li>Strong expertise in SAP FS-RI (Financial Services Reinsurance)</li><li>Proven experience working on SAP FS-RI implementations as a Business Analyst</li><li>Strong understanding of batch processing, closing processes, and FS-RI data models</li><li>Experience within reinsurance environments (assumed, ceded, or pooling)</li><li>Ability to operate between business and technical teams effectively</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Fluent English</li></ul>Desirable Experience<ul><li>SAP BW, FS-CD or accounting exposure, SAP ABAP knowledge or Guidewire reinsurance add-on experience, SAP FI including ALE knowledge or Microsoft Azure exposure or any German or Italian language skills</li></ul> Compliance Checks: If successful, the final stage of the process will require two recent professional references and standard background checks.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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zNDI4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-01T07:54:10Z

Ping Identity IAM Architect

City of London, London
remote
Contract
600 - 650 GBP / Daily
Ping Identity IAM Architect (Principal Level) - Financial ServicesRobert Half (an S&P 500 company) is supporting a global consulting firm as they engage an interim associate to support their end client on a high-profile Identity & Access Management programme within Financial Services. This role will play a key part in shaping and delivering a centralised Identity Provider (IDP) capability across multiple externally facing applications, with a focus on Ping Identity technologies and modern authentication protocols. Assignment Details<ul><li>Day Rate: £600-6650 per day + 12.07% additional holiday pay (via PAYE model - gross basic rate with additional pay, no umbrella fees and employer's NI & tax already deducted at source so no further deductions)</li><li>Location: Hybrid(occasional London presence if required)</li><li>Duration: Initial 6 months (April-September) with strong likelihood of extension</li><li>April-June: c.2 days per week (design & advisory) then July-September: c.3 days per week (hands-on delivery)</li></ul>Scope of Work<ul><li>Provide architectural leadership across multiple IAM initiatives within Markets and Workspace programmes</li><li>Define and shape a centralised IDP strategy leveraging Ping Identity stack</li><li>Lead design discussions across OIDC/OAuth2-based authentication services</li><li>Support design and rollout of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) capabilities including POC and user impact considerations</li><li>Contribute to upgrade strategy from PingAM 7.x to 8.x (EOL driven)</li><li>Work closely with internal teams to align solutions with existing AWS-hosted architecture and CI/CD pipelines</li><li>Provide hands-on support during implementation phase within development environments</li></ul>Experience Needed:<ul><li>Strong experience as a Principal / Lead IAM Architect within complex enterprise environments</li><li>Deep expertise across Ping Identity suite (PingAM, PingDS, ideally PingFederate)</li><li>Proven delivery of OIDC / OAuth2 authentication frameworks at scale</li><li>Experience designing and implementing MFA solutions across customer-facing platforms</li><li>Strong understanding of IAM architecture within AWS environments</li><li>Experience working in Financial Services or regulated environments</li><li>Ability to operate both at strategic design level and hands-on technical delivery</li></ul> Pre-Engagement Checks: Able to provide 2 recent professional references & Willing to undergo financial and criminal background checksRobert 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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4zOTE4NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-04-09T16:10:04Z

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 38000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Oxford to recruit an Accounts Payables Specialist. The AP Specialist will receive a salary of up to £38,000 plus other attractive benefits like a bonus and hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Process and verify supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and proper coding to the general ledger into the company's accounting system (SAPB1), including Account Payable, Accounts Receivable, Employee Expenses & Purchase Orders. Ensuring correct nominal code is used.</li><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, approvals, payment runs, and reconciliation.</li><li>Maintain vendor records and ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.</li><li>Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any purchase order issues.</li><li>Raise ad-hoc and business-critical payments in the bank as requested.</li><li>Ensure that all AP generated transactions are posted to the bank accounts in a timely fashion and completed according to the month end timetable in order that bank reconciliations can be completed.</li><li>Review and manage the Accounts Receivable ledger.</li><li>Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable.</li><li>Participate in the planning and implementation of the company's ERP system upgrade</li><li>Actively work with colleagues throughout the business to ensure problems are understood and resolved quickly.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>At least 5 years' experience of working in a similar role in a fast-paced company.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Analytical problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, problem solve, use own initiatives, and respond to changes in priority.</li><li>Ability to exercise effective judgment, discretion, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODUxMDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-24T09:27:35Z

Finance Analyst

London, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Analyst London | Hybrid A growing, values-led Wealth Management firm is looking to hire a Finance Analyst to work closely with the CFO and support the day-to-day finance function. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, analysis, adviser remuneration and business performance tracking, making it ideal for a commercially minded analyst early in their career who is keen to develop in a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities * Assisting with adviser remuneration schedules and performance tracking * Tracking and reconciling income statements * Supporting month-end processes, P&Ls and financial reporting * Producing monthly financial analysis against budget and forecast * Tracking and analysing business costs, identifying efficiencies and savings * Supporting business planning and forecasting processes * Responding to internal and external finance queries * Building and maintaining financial models, including income by adviser * Supporting continuous improvement of internal finance processes Candidate Profile * Strong Excel and general IT skills essential * Experience in financial services preferred * Strong academic background * Highly organised with strong attention to detail * Proactive self-starter, able to manage priorities and anticipate next steps * Commercially curious with an interest in business performance * Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders across the business * Adaptable, positive and aligned with a high-performance, inclusive culture Package & Environment * Competitive salary (market-aligned) * Discretionary bonus * Study support (ACCA/CIMA) * Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making * Opportunity to develop analytical, modelling and stakeholder skills * Supportive, inclusive and values-driven working culture * Long-term development and progression opportunities This is a strong opportunity for a motivated Finance Analyst to join a growing business where finance plays a central role in performance and decision-making.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/Um9iaW4uSG9iYnMuMzQ1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-19T15:19:13Z