<p>Robert Half have partnered with a well-established private equity firm to hire a Finance Associate to join their high-performing finance team. </p><p>This role will be hybrid, with 4 days per week in the office. </p><p>They are seeking a hungry accountant in the early stages of their career, that wants to study ACCA or CIMA and progress up through the ranks!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Finance Associate role has exposure to a variety of responsibilities and will be working closely with the Finance Manager.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Management of purchase ledger</li><li>Bank/cash reconciliations</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Analysis of P&L</li><li>Assisting with quarterly regulatory reporting and VAT returns</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Finance Associate role, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><ul><li>1-2 years' experience in similar role.</li><li>Has worked within a financial services environment</li><li>Confident in their excel skills</li><li>Wants to qualify ACCA/CIMA</li></ul></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits Package</strong></p><p>Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 - dependent on experience</p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Study support (ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>25 days of annual leave</li><li>Pension, Employer 5%, Employee 5%</li><li>Private health care</li></ul><p> </p><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/V2lsbGlhbS5Ccmlja2hpbGwuMzk0MDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Financial Recruitment has partnered with a specialist private credit firm, based in central London, seeking a high-calibre Investment Analyst / Associate to join its London-based team.</p><p data-start="366" data-end="774">The firm manages capital for institutional investors and sophisticated family offices globally. Its core strategy focuses on a distinctive and fast-growing area of private credit: lending to lenders across speciality finance areas.</p><p data-end="924" data-start="776">This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on exposure across the full private credit investment lifecycle within a lean, entrepreneurial environment.</p><h3 data-end="943" data-start="931">The Role</h3><p data-start="945" data-end="1230">The successful candidate will work closely with senior members of the origination and underwriting team, as well as senior management, to execute and monitor private credit investments. The role offers significant responsibility, early exposure, and the opportunity to step up quickly.</p><p data-start="1232" data-end="1265"><strong data-start="1232" data-end="1265">Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul data-end="2202" data-start="1266"><li data-start="1266" data-end="1362"><p data-start="1268" data-end="1362">Supporting the underwriting, execution and ongoing monitoring of private credit transactions</p></li><li data-end="1678" data-start="1363"><p data-start="1365" data-end="1434">Conducting detailed investment analysis and due diligence, including:</p><ul data-end="1678" data-start="1437"><li data-start="1437" data-end="1479"><p data-start="1439" data-end="1479">Business model and strategy assessment</p></li><li data-start="1482" data-end="1512"><p data-start="1484" data-end="1512">Management team evaluation</p></li><li data-start="1515" data-end="1558"><p data-end="1558" data-start="1517">Market, competitive and sector analysis</p></li><li data-start="1561" data-end="1678"><p data-end="1678" data-start="1563">Financial modelling across income statement, balance sheet and cash flow, including downside and stress scenarios</p></li></ul></li><li data-start="1679" data-end="1756"><p data-end="1756" data-start="1681">Assessing credit risk, debt servicing capacity and structural protections</p></li><li data-start="1757" data-end="1886"><p data-end="1886" data-start="1759">Preparing high-quality internal investment memoranda and presenting findings to senior stakeholders and investment committees</p></li><li data-start="1887" data-end="2012"><p data-end="2012" data-start="1889">Building and maintaining relationships across the private credit ecosystem, including lenders, brokers and legal advisers</p></li><li data-start="2013" data-end="2115"><p data-end="2115" data-start="2015">Monitoring market developments across private credit, speciality finance and related equity markets</p></li><li data-start="2116" data-end="2202"><p data-start="2118" data-end="2202">Contributing broadly across the platform in a small-team, flat-structure environment</p></li></ul><p>The Candidate</p><p>The successful candidate for this private credit firm, based in central London, will have at least 5 years experience as an investment or credit analyst. They will have excellent excel skills and strong modelling and valuations experience.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The successful Credit Risk Analyst will receive a salary of £80,000 (highly dependant on experience) plus a discretionary notice and beneifits package. </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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjc4ODMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a professional firm based in <strong>Abingdon</strong> to recruit a <strong>Credit Controller</strong>. The Credit Controller will receive a salary of up to <strong>£45,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits.</p><p>The ideal candidate will have prior experience working for a <strong>professional firm</strong> (e.g. legal, consulting, accountancy, engineering).</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Prepare and issue accurate client invoices in accordance with client contracts, engagement letters, and billing schedules.</li><li>Liaise with client teams to ensure billing aligns with agreed fee arrangements and deliverables.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date records of billable time, disbursements, and project costs.</li><li>Ensure all billing complies with professional standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage billing cycles to meet month-end and year-end deadlines.</li><li>Monitor the accounts receivable ledger to identify overdue balances and take proactive steps to recover outstanding debts.</li><li>Communicate with clients to resolve payment queries and disputes professionally and promptly.</li><li>Negotiate and manage payment plans where necessary.</li><li>Escalate problem accounts to the client teams as appropriate.</li><li>Regularly report on aged debt and cash collection performance.</li><li>Reconcile client accounts, ensuring accuracy between billing, receipts, and accounting records.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Proven experience in billing and/or credit control, ideally within a professional services environment (e.g., legal, consulting, accountancy, or engineering).</li><li>Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy.</li><li>Professional communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a customer-focused approach.</li><li>Integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDQ0OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
