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Senior Group Accountant
  • Corsham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group on a Senior Group Accountant opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational performance of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p> </p><p>Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the UK. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theragnostic and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>A newly created Senior Group Accountant role that will support the opening of a new site in Reading, where you will be main point of contact leading on all finance operations. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, group reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment. You will work closely with the CFO and the wider UK finance team, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and meaningful insight to support business decisions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, providing clear commentary on financial results and variances.</li><li>Support group reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting, alongside statutory reporting, year-end audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial insight to operational stakeholders, including KPI reporting, payor analysis, pricing and contract modelling, procurement analysis and profitability reviews.</li><li>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve cost control, financial understanding and business performance.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and systems, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.</li><li>Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.</li><li>This role will support the UK expansion, with several centres expected to open across the country. As a result, some travel will be required as part of the role.</li><li>The office locations will be split between Corsham (Head Office) and Reading, with weekly attendance required in each location depending on priorities of the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><p>We are looking for a qualified Accountant with at least four years' relevant experience who is ready to take on a broad and progressive role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>A good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, financial controls and reporting requirements.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems capability.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>Experience of business partnering and communicating with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience within healthcare or a multi-site service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary</li><li>Company car</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)</li><li>Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.</li><li>Generous Life Assurance package (10 x salary, capped at 300k)</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service</li><li>Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward &amp; Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created position offering genuine scope to shape the role, influence processes and develop alongside a growing business. You will gain exposure across the full spectrum of finance, from core financial accounting and group reporting through to commercial financial analysis, business partnering and strategic decision support.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves as a key member of the finance team.</p><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a varied, challenging and progressive role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial business partnering, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Please note any direct and third party-applications shall be sent through to Patrick Chung at Robert Half.</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45OTU2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-27T14:58:22Z
Management Accountant
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco &amp; Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare Profit &amp; Loss (P&amp;L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.</li><li>Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.</li><li>Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.</li><li>Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews</li><li>In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.</li><li>Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.</li><li>Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.</li><li>Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.</li><li>Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNjk3ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T08:43:35Z
Finance Director
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Happy Days…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&amp;A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&amp;A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&amp;A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Wellbeing 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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T13:45:43Z
Finance Manager
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of an EMEA Finance Manager </p><p>IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco &amp; Simcona.</p><p>Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. </p><p>The Role</p><p>The EMEA Finance Manager will oversee the day-to-day financial management and reporting operations for the EMEA business, covering entities in the UK, Germany &amp; Poland. Working in a fast-paced environment involving high-value inventory, complex supply chains, and import/export activities, you will manage the finance team, drive month-end reporting, control cash flow, and ensure compliance with UK and European accounting standards and tax regulations.</p><p>Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee the daily activities of the finance team</li><li>Conduct performance reviews and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.</li><li>Own the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring complete balance sheet reconciliations and accurate P&amp;L reporting.</li><li>Produce monthly management account packs with clear commercial commentary on variances, margins, and operational KPIs.</li><li>Present accurate and timely monthly financial reporting to the EMEA Finance Director.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Prepare the quarterly and annual EMEA forecasts in coordination with department heads and IEWC Group.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation, stock reconciliations, and cost of goods sold analysis across warehouse operations.</li><li>Monitor product costing</li><li>Manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasting, working capital optimisation, and foreign currency/exchange rate exposures (GBP, EUR, USD).</li><li>Ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations, including standard and import VAT (PVA), duty tariffs, and Intrastat/customs reporting.</li><li>Lead the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for auditors and tax advisors.</li><li>Partner with department heads to analyse product line profitability and pricing structures.</li><li>Support investment decisions, capital expenditure (CapEx) appraisals, and ERP/system enhancements.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard the company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and with excellent team management skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The role of EMEA Finance Manager for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £65-75K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a newly created role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years.</p><p> </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjQwMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T08:48:42Z
Internal Auditor
  • Isleworth, London
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary,Internal Auditor to assist them for 10 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-section-id="1jtopa7" data-end="229" data-start="144">Lead and deliver internal audits across a diverse international business portfolio.</li><li data-section-id="q7lpqq" data-start="230" data-end="339">Plan and execute audits from scoping through to reporting, ensuring all key business controls are reviewed.</li><li data-section-id="1w53ut9" data-start="340" data-end="422">Prepare detailed audit working papers and document findings and recommendations.</li><li data-section-id="1prqfi7" data-end="525" data-start="423">Present audit findings and recommendations to senior management through meetings and formal reports.</li><li data-start="526" data-end="628" data-section-id="1kva4pv">Produce high-quality audit reports identifying control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.</li><li data-end="713" data-start="629" data-section-id="16ziofg">Conduct follow-up reviews to assess management's implementation of agreed actions.</li><li data-start="714" data-end="790" data-section-id="b9k3w2">Support monthly management reporting and wider internal audit initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Internal Auditor will be qualified, have internal audit experience and be willing to travel internationally on a regular basis.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are an International Distribution Business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Internal Auditor role will be paying circa £60k-£65k per annum, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjM5NjE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-28T13:13:27Z
Senior Accountant
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful international commodities trading business to recruit a Senior Accountant for their London finance team.</p><p> This is an opportunity to join a market-leading organisation operating at the forefront of the energy trading and supply sector. The business offers the pace and commercial exposure of a growth environment combined with the stability of an established global group.</p><p> This offers a broad remit across financial reporting, statutory reporting, treasury, controls, regulatory compliance and business partnering. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting while supporting the continued growth of the UK operation.</p><p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reporting under IFRS and internal performance reporting frameworks.</li><li>Own month-end reporting activities and ensure accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>Process and review sales and purchase invoices, supplier payments and banking activities.</li><li>Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and maintain strong cash management practices.</li><li>Manage receivables and proactively monitor outstanding balances.</li><li>Support statutory reporting requirements across UK entities.</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and act as a key contact for both internal and external auditors.</li><li>Ensure balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and financial controls.</li><li>Support VAT returns and wider tax reporting obligations.</li><li>Assist with treasury, liquidity management and regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Partner with commercial teams, providing finance support on new products and business activities.</li><li>Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, regulators and industry bodies.</li><li>Drive continuous improvements across finance processes, systems and controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of IFRS reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within a Senior Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Comfortable operating within a fast-paced and evolving commercial environment.</li><li>Experience within energy, commodities, trading or another regulated industry would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £90,000 base salary DOE.</li><li>Annual performance bonus.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working model (4 days office, 1 day home).</li><li>Modern offices in the heart of the City, close to Fenchurch Street station.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and international operations.</li><li>Collaborative, high-performing culture with excellent long-term career prospects.</li><li> </li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to broaden their commercial exposure within a dynamic international business operating in a highly visible and evolving sector.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjE5MjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-16T17:38:35Z
German speaking Audit Manager
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p>German Speaking Financial Crime Auditor Job Type: Contract PAYE a day rate Location: UK-based Pay: PAYE day rate Location: London-based / On-site 3 days in office Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK Job Overview We are seeking a German Speaking Financial Crime Auditor for an immediate contract opportunity supporting a Germany Financial Crimes audit. This assignment is expected to start as soon as possible and is currently anticipated to run through 20 November 2026. This role requires a senior-level professional with strong German financial crime regulatory expertise to support audit activity, review scope completeness, identify gaps, and conduct targeted testing where additional regulatory insight is needed. Key Responsibilities Support a Germany-focused Financial Crimes audit engagement Review audit scope for completeness against German regulatory expectations Identify potential control, compliance, and audit coverage gaps Perform targeted testing in areas requiring specialist regulatory knowledge Provide subject matter expertise on German financial crime regulations and requirements Collaborate with internal audit and stakeholder teams to strengthen audit delivery Advise on regulatory considerations relevant to BaFin and broader German financial crime compliance frameworks Required Skills and Experience Strong knowledge of BaFin regulations and related Financial Crimes requirements Fluent or professional-level German language skills Experience performing or supporting regulatory audits in Germany Strong understanding of financial crime risk, controls, and regulatory expectations Ability to assess audit coverage and identify gaps in scope or testing Preferred Background Senior Auditor with financial crime and regulatory audit experience, or Deep BaFin and German regulatory subject matter expertise, even if not from a traditional audit background</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/RWxsaXMuQmFyb24uMzc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-08T08:29:23Z
Mandarin Speaker Auditor
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Internal Auditor Mandarin Speaker</p><p><br />Contract Role paye<br />Remote<br />Starting November -December<br /><br />We're hiring for a Mandarin-speaking ETF Audit professional to join a business in the investment fund management industry on a contract basis starting in November.<br /><br />Key requirements:<br /><br />Experience in <strong>Exchange-Traded Fund audit </strong>, fund audit, or investment operations audit<br />Fluent in Mandarin and English<br />Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment<br />Previous experience within asset management, funds, or financial services<br />Must have the right to work in the UK<br />Details:<br /><br />Remote<br />Contract role<br />Start date: November</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/RWxsaXMuQmFyb24uNjcwNDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-08T09:04:53Z
Audit Senior
  • Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Audit Senior</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hoddesdon,<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, office-based (5 days per week)<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 35-hour week | Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation across Hoddesdon.</p><p>The successful candidate will currently be working in, or have previous experience within, UK accountancy practice and will enjoy working in a hands-on role within a collaborative, owner-managed firm. This position is ideally suited to someone who is confident managing audit assignments, building client relationships and contributing to a small, close-knit team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">With a portfolio of circa 100 audit clients, the firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, including solicitor firms and FCA-regulated organisations, providing high-quality audit and advisory services.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the Directors, you will take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments from start to finish while building strong client relationships.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role is approximately <strong>70% Audit and 30% Accounts</strong>, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Statutory audits</li><li>Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SRA) audits</li><li>Client money audits</li><li>FCA-regulated entities</li><li>Owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Planning, leading and completing external audits.</li><li>Attending client sites and managing assignments from planning through to completion.</li><li>Preparing statutory accounts and supporting working papers.</li><li>Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.</li><li>Supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices.</li><li>Working closely with Managers and Directors to deliver a high-quality client service.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be successful, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Be ACA or ACCA qualified, recently qualified, or a strong Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidate.</li><li>Have a background within UK accountancy practice.</li><li>Have solid external audit experience and be capable of managing audits independently.</li><li>Be confident planning audits and delivering assignments with minimal supervision.</li><li>Enjoy working directly with clients and developing long-term professional relationships.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of <strong>£40,000 - £50,000</strong>, depending on experience.</li><li>35-hour working week.</li><li>Monday to Thursday: <strong>9:00am - 5:00pm</strong>.</li><li>Friday finish at <strong>4:00pm</strong>.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>People's Pension.</li><li>Full study support for ACA/ACCA students where applicable, including tuition fees and study leave for first exam attempts.</li><li>Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing practice.</li><li>Modern offices in a convenient location close to public transport.</li></ul><h2>About the Firm</h2><p>The practice has built an excellent reputation through long-standing client relationships and continued growth. With an experienced leadership team and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to join a stable, successful firm and play an important role in its continued development.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzgzMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T10:32:09Z
ISO Implementation Consultant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 50 - 70 GBP / Daily
  • <p>Robert Half are working with a leading payments organisation is looking for an experienced <strong>ISO Implementation Consultant</strong> to support the development and delivery of its ISO certification programme.</p><p>This is an initial four-month contract, working approximately 20 hours per week, supporting a Europe-wide programme.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a strong background in ISO implementation, information security, GRC, technology risk or cyber security, with practical experience advising organisations on ISO requirements and supporting them through certification or audit readiness.</p><p>The role will combine hands-on ISO expertise with programme management, stakeholder coordination and the development of an effective ISO operating model.</p><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the development and delivery of the organisation's ISO certification programme.</li><li>Provide programme management and PMO support across the certification lifecycle.</li><li>Support the development and implementation of an effective <strong>ISO operating model</strong>.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders, business teams and external partners.</li><li>Support certification planning, readiness and execution activities.</li><li>Conduct gap assessments and identify areas requiring remediation.</li><li>Support preparation for internal and external ISO audits.</li><li>Review and develop ISO policies, processes, controls and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide practical advice and guidance to stakeholders on ISO requirements and best practice.</li><li>Track programme actions, risks, issues, dependencies and key milestones.</li><li>Support governance, reporting and stakeholder communications across the programme.</li><li>Help ensure the organisation is appropriately prepared for upcoming certification and audit activity.</li></ul><h3>Experience:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong commercial experience within ISO, Information Security, Cyber Security, GRC or Technology Risk.</li><li>Proven experience supporting organisations through ISO implementation, certification or audit preparation.</li><li>Strong understanding of ISO standards, controls, governance and certification requirements.</li><li>Experience advising clients or internal stakeholders on ISO requirements and supporting them towards certification.</li><li>ISO-related qualifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor would be highly desirable.</li><li>Experience carrying out ISO gap assessments, readiness assessments or control reviews.</li><li>Strong programme management / PMO experience, with the ability to manage actions, risks, dependencies and deliverables.</li><li>Comfortable working with senior stakeholders in a client-facing environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate ISO requirements into practical business actions.</li><li>Experience working within financial services, payments or another highly regulated environment would be advantageous.</li><li>Able to work independently and provide structure within a developing certification programme.</li><li>Experience operating across multiple European stakeholders or international organisations would be beneficial.</li></ul><h3>Contract:</h3><ul><li><strong>Contract:</strong> Initial 4 months</li><li><strong>Hours: </strong>20 hours per week</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> London - Hybrid Working</li><li><strong>Industry:</strong> Payments / Financial Services</li><li><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Part-time contract</li><li><strong>Inside IR35 </strong></li></ul><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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuNjg0NjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-10T17:12:16Z
Senior Financial Accountant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant on a permanent basis in Swindon. This role would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with experience of working in Audit or in a multisite/multi revenue or high growth/PE business as a Financial Accountant.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The Senior Financial Accountant role is newly created as a result of planned growth and will be pivotal in supporting with maintaining group accounting controls as the business grows. You will be joining a high growth, highly acquisitive business and will be pivotal in supporting with acquisitions and mergers. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Preparing group accounts, statutory accounts and consolidating group accounts.</li><li>Liaising with auditors and managing the audit process.</li><li>Developing and maintaining internal reporting standards and controls.</li><li>Supporting with mergers and acquisitions.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile </strong></p><p>We are looking for someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACCA/ACA newly qualified as a minimum.</li><li>Audit background preferred.</li><li>Experience of preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.</li><li>Experience of auditing or working in large businesses, and consolidating accounts.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced excel skills with an eye for process improvement.</li><li>High performance mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000 base salary.</li><li>25 days leave + bank holidays.</li><li>Pension contribution.</li><li>Hybrid working after passing probation (2 days from home).</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjUxOTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-06T10:31:53Z
Forensic Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Forensic Accountant - Forensic &amp; Financial Claims</strong></p><p><strong>London</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded specialist professional services firm to recruit a Senior Accountant into their growing London team.</strong></p><p>This is a genuinely unique opportunity for a newly qualified ACA looking to move away from traditional audit and into a commercially focused, investigative role sitting at the intersection of accounting, insurance, legal services and complex financial disputes.</p><p>Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of accountants and legal professionals, you will investigate, quantify and report on complex financial losses, supporting major insurance claims across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You will be involved in high-profile assignments relating to:</p><ul><li>Financial crime and fraud investigations</li><li>Cyber-related losses and business interruption claims</li><li>Professional negligence matters</li><li>Banking, financial services and fiduciary-related disputes</li><li>Trade credit and political risk claims</li><li>Complex financial loss quantification exercises</li></ul><p>This is a highly analytical and report-driven role, offering exposure to international assignments, senior stakeholders and intellectually challenging work from day one.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Investigating complex financial loss and insurance claims</li><li>Analysing financial information, business records and supporting evidence</li><li>Preparing detailed written reports for insurers, legal teams and other stakeholders</li><li>Quantifying financial losses and supporting settlement negotiations</li><li>Managing claims from initial notification through to final resolution</li><li>Liaising with clients, insurers, lawyers and other professional advisers</li><li>Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are keen to speak with ambitious individuals who combine strong technical accounting skills with exceptional written communication abilities.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified (or recently qualified)</li><li>Trained within accounting practice, ideally in Audit</li><li>Up to 2 years' post-qualified experience</li><li>Strong academic background, ideally from a Russell Group or Red Brick university</li><li>Degree in a non-numerical discipline such as English, History, Law, Geography, Politics or a similar essay-based subject</li><li>Outstanding report writing and written communication skills</li><li>Commercial mindset and intellectual curiosity</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to forensic accounting, investigations or disputes work</li><li>Insurance sector experience</li><li>Additional language skills, particularly Spanish</li><li>Experience producing detailed technical or analytical reports</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Clear progression and fast-track career development</li><li>Exposure to complex, international assignments</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside both accounting and legal specialists</li><li>Diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload</li><li>Strong mentoring and professional development support</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity for international travel</li></ul><p>This role would particularly suit a newly qualified ACA who enjoys problem-solving, investigation, written analysis and stakeholder interaction, and is looking for an alternative career path outside of traditional finance roles.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44ODI3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T06:47:47Z
Senior Financial Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Senior Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>London | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + Package</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a large, well-established infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant into its high-performing Financial Control team.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking to take ownership of complex financial reporting, statutory accounts, IFRS compliance and audit delivery within a sizeable and sophisticated business.</p><p>The position offers significant exposure to senior finance leadership, group reporting and technical accounting matters, while providing genuine scope to influence processes and controls across the wider finance function.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Financial Accountant will be responsible for maintaining robust financial controls, delivering high-quality financial reporting and supporting the business on a range of technical accounting and tax matters.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Ownership and continuous improvement of balance sheet controls and reconciliations</li><li>Leading IFRS 16 lease accounting and ensuring compliance across the business</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting submissions</li><li>Producing statutory accounts and ensuring alignment with management and group reporting</li><li>Coordinating and managing the year-end external audit process</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance across finance and non-finance teams</li><li>Supporting corporation tax, R&amp;D tax claims, VAT and CIS compliance</li><li>Driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls</li><li>Coaching and supporting members of the finance team</li><li>Supporting the Financial Controller on a range of strategic finance initiatives and projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience</li><li>Experience preparing statutory accounts</li><li>Knowledge of IFRS and financial control environments</li><li>Previous involvement in external audits</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge</li><li>Proactive, commercially aware and solutions-focused</li></ul><h2>Why Apply?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to join a large, profitable and growing business</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership</li><li>Broad technical accounting and reporting responsibilities</li><li>High-visibility role within a well-regarded finance function</li><li>Hybrid working environment</li><li>Strong long-term career development opportunities</li></ul><h2>Package &amp; Benefits</h2><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Ongoing professional development and progression</li><li>Collaborative and high-performing finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process.</strong></p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMTA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T14:48:52Z
Finance Manager
  • Cobham, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 60000 - 67000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cobham, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.</p><p>The initial contract is for <strong>3 months</strong>, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently <strong>not guaranteed</strong>.</p><p>The successful candidate will initially be expected to work <strong>five days per week on site</strong> to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to <strong>four days per week on site</strong>, subject to performance and business requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>The role would suit an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant</strong> who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&amp;L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.</strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</strong></li><li><strong>£3,000 completion bonus</strong></li><li><strong>3-month initial contract</strong></li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially <strong>5 days per week on site</strong></li><li>Potential to move to <strong>4 days per week on site</strong> once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial 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. 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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-25T14:31:38Z
Senior Management Accountant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a rapidly growing, forward-thinking company in Swindon to recruit a Senior Management Accountant on a permanent basis in Swindon. This is an exciting role role that will be involved with business partnering and preparing multiple sets of management accounts, whilst contributing towards key decisions. The Senior Management Accountant role would suit a qualified accountant with ideally 3+ years PQE and with experience working in a multi-site/multi revenue or high growth/PE business. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>The Senior Management Accountant role is newly created as a result of planned growth and will be pivotal in supporting with improving monthly reporting and commercial decision making. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Managing x1 Management Accountant.</li><li>Developing cost centres for multiple business sites.</li><li>Preparing management accounts with commentary for multiple business sites.</li><li>Financial analysis including variance analysis.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Business partnering with non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>On going process improvement and development.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p>We are looking for someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><p> </p><ul><li>ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years PQE.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills with business partnering capabilities: this role will partner with the SLT, business unit managers and the wider finance team.</li><li>Experience of working in a multisite/revenue business or practice background, with experience of preparing multiple sets of management accounts.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced excel skills with an eye for process improvement.</li><li>High performance mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000 base salary.</li><li>25 days leave + bank holidays.</li><li>Pension contribution.</li><li>Hybrid working after passing probation (2 days from home).</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40ODg3NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-01T11:35:08Z
Senior Financial Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Financial Services is working with a rapidly scaling bank, based in Central London, to hire two Senior Financial Accountants. The Senior Financial Accountants will be key members of the UK Finance team with a remit spanning finance operations, financial control and financial reporting. The ideal candidates will bring strong accounting expertise, high levels of data and IT literacy, and a sharp focus on quality and control. They will be comfortable operating at pace within a highly regulated environment, with the capability and drive to continuously improve processes as the business scales.</p><p> </p><p>The Person</p><p>The successful Senior Financial Accountants for this City of London based bank will be ACA or ACCA qualified accountants with 2 to 5 years of post qualification experience. Industry experience is a must, ideally within a medium sized financial services business. The Senior Financial Accountants will be technically very strong can-do attitude. </p><p> </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a rapidly growing, UK licensed bank with an office in the City of London and is wholly owned by a listed group.</p><p> </p><p>Salary &amp; Benefits</p><p>The successful Senior Financial Accountants will receive a salary of up to £85,000, highly dependent on experience. </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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjE5MjM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-29T15:04:49Z
Financial Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Financial Accountant</h1><p><strong>London | Hybrid Working | Up to £67,000 Package</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a market-leading infrastructure business to recruit a Financial Accountant for its high-performing finance team.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys technical accounting, balance sheet control and process improvement within a complex, large-scale environment. The role offers exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the development of finance processes and controls across a growing business.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, managing balance sheet risk and supporting the wider financial control function.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and controls</li><li>Full responsibility for fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting</li><li>Reviewing and improving financial processes and internal controls</li><li>Coordinating internal control and audit activities</li><li>Monitoring and reconciling intercompany balances</li><li>Supporting external reporting requirements</li><li>Assisting with year-end and interim audit processes</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance to finance and operational stakeholders</li><li>Supporting wider financial control initiatives and projects</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience within financial accounting, financial control or audit</li><li>Strong balance sheet and fixed asset accounting experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems</li><li>Proactive approach with strong attention to detail</li></ul><h2>Package &amp; Benefits</h2><ul><li>Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office)</li><li>Annual bonus opportunity</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Clear progression opportunities</li><li>Collaborative and supportive finance team</li></ul><p><strong>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is exclusively managing this recruitment process.</strong></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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4yNzYwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T14:45:37Z
FP&A Accountant
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international business to recruit a qualified FP&amp;A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a newly created opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who wants to take ownership of the FP&amp;A agenda and have genuine influence across the wider business. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Operations and Procurement, providing the insight, challenge and analysis that supports better business decisions.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&amp;L performance, investigating variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent, accurate financial information across the business.</li><li>Developing reporting packs and improving the quality and accessibility of financial insight.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&amp;A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&amp;A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information to non-finance teams.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skills.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Manufacturing experience would be highly desirable</strong>, although exceptional candidates from other sectors will be considered.</p><h3>Why Join?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&amp;A is being built and developed, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to shape reporting processes and help establish a stronger, more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£70,000 depending on experience</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Slough - office-based</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">If you're a qualified accountant looking for a commercially focused FP&amp;A opportunity where you can make a visible impact, apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDcwMDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-13T13:23:08Z
Financial Controller
  • East Sussex, East Sussex
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Property Development | East Sussex | Hybrid (2 Days in the Office) | £60,000 - £75,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a well-established property development business to recruit a Financial Controller into a broad and varied finance role. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this position offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial reporting, forecasting, statutory accounting and financial control, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a growing organisation where they can make a real impact across financial reporting, forecasting, business partnering and process improvement. The role offers significant exposure to the leadership team and the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the finance function.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Preparing the monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and supporting schedules.<br /> * Producing board reports with insightful commentary on financial performance, key variances and business risks.<br /> * Managing the monthly forecasting process, updating forecasts and preparing reports for senior leadership.<br /> * Supporting cash flow forecasting and providing regular analysis on movements, risks and opportunities.<br /> * Providing financial support to operational stakeholders on project costs, WIP reporting, VAT matters and key business decisions.<br /> * Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting other tax reporting requirements.<br /> * Assisting with the year-end audit process, preparing statutory accounting schedules and responding to auditor requests.<br /> * Supporting the continued development of finance systems, identifying opportunities to improve reporting and increase automation.<br /> * Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring consistency between management and statutory reporting.<br /> * Producing ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), although newly qualified accountants from an audit background will also be considered.<br /> * Strong experience preparing management accounts, statutory accounts and financial reporting.<br /> * Good technical accounting knowledge, including experience of FRS102.<br /> * Experience of forecasting, budgeting and cash flow management.<br /> * Exposure to the construction or housebuilding sector would be hugely advantageous, but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £75,000 salary depending on experience.<br /> * Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office.<br /> * A broad and varied Financial Controller role with genuine ownership and exposure to senior leadership.<br /> * The opportunity to work closely with the Finance Director and influence key financial decisions.<br /> * A growing property development business with ambitious plans and a collaborative working environment.<br /> * The chance to improve finance processes and help shape the future of the finance function.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression as the business continues to expand.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position with genuine ownership and visibility. You'll play a pivotal role across management reporting, forecasting, statutory accounting, tax, audit and finance systems, while working closely with senior stakeholders to support informed business decisions. If you're looking for a role offering variety, responsibility and long-term career progression within a growing property development business, this could be the ideal next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzM1NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T09:29:01Z
Senior Finance Manager
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with an established and growing consultancy based in Oxford to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a part-time basis (22.5 hours). This is a permanent position created due to internal promotion, a great opportunity to join an established firm in a role offering progression and development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is as a part-time position (22.5 hours) with ownership as a senior leader and ability to grow in responsibility, you will come from a technical and controls background with an understanding of tax requirements and ability to provide leadership within a stable function.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Senior Finance Manager position will be paying in the region of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum (full time equivalent, pro rata to 22.5 hours) with hybrid working (1-2 days on site) and a great prospect for future development. Other benefits include salary sacrifice pension, PMI, company bonus scheme.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead month end process for overall group and associated entities</li><li>Lead the year end close process ensuring robust controls and timely reporting alongside being key liaison with the auditors</li><li>Own and drive continuous improvement within financial reporting and controls processes</li><li>Preparation of statutory financial statements across the group and international entities</li><li>Oversee group tax return preparation and submission alongside managing external relationships</li><li>Key advisor to the business in areas of tax compliance and technical guidance, ensuring mitigation of risk and adherence to regulation</li><li>Act as a catalyst for finance transformation and process improvement initiatives, adoption of AI enablement and streamlining of business-as-usual areas</li><li>Leadership position within the finance function, deputising for the CFO and comfortable with a likely progression to direct team management</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within partnership accounts, either gained in house or through practice audit/preparation is advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to take ownership and responsibility of the accounting function, you will initially be seen as a Senior Leader with a likely route to direct team management</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Breadth of experience across statutory accounting and compliance, tax, treasury and reporting</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci44NTAxNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-01T10:14:50Z
Senior Accounts Assistant
  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 15 - 20 GBP / Hourly
  • <p>Senior Assistant Accountant - 3 month contract (August - October)</p><p>Newbury</p><p>Onsite 5 days</p><p>£20.00 per hour</p><p> </p><p>We are looking for someone who is proactive and happy to get involved in supporting the Finance Manager to ensure the process is as seamless as possible. </p><p> </p><p>Duties will include but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>AP invoice entry onto Quickbooks and support with this at 'Go Live' on Sage 200</li><li>Consolidating data using excel, this will include preparing data, so we are able to provide opening balances at 1st</li><li>Support in preparing job analysis for existing projects using Excel</li><li>Reconciling a variety of accounts including the balance sheet</li><li>Support in preparing system process notes for Sage 200 and testing</li></ul><p>For more information please send your CV </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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy40NTkzNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T16:08:52Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Marketing &amp; Brand Experience | Central London | £70,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a growing international marketing and brand experience business to recruit a Financial Controller into its London-based finance team.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a broad Financial Controller role with responsibility across financial operations, reporting, controls and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The business operates with an outsourced accounting provider who manages much of the day-to-day bookkeeping and processing. As a result, this role is less about transactional processing and more about ownership, oversight and control - reviewing the numbers, challenging where necessary, ensuring robust processes are in place and providing accurate financial information to the senior finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants broad exposure across month-end, revenue recognition, cash flow, payroll, audit, financial controls and process improvement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Leading the annual external audit process, including preparing the audit file, coordinating samples and testing, resolving auditor queries and managing the process through to completion.</li><li><strong> Taking ownership of revenue recognition and ensuring the appropriate accounting treatment is applied in line with IFRS.</strong></li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and maintaining robust balance sheet controls.</li><li>Managing and overseeing the outsourced accounting provider, reviewing their work, resolving issues and providing direction where improvements or corrections are required.</li><li>Leading the month-end and year-end close processes, including journals, reconciliations, supporting schedules and management accounts.</li><li>Overseeing payroll, including new starters, leavers, benefits and salary changes, ensuring the process is accurate and compliant.</li><li>Monitoring cash flow and working capital, preparing cash flow projections and highlighting potential cash pressures or opportunities.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial performance analysis across the business.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset and wider asset registers, ensuring assets are accurately recorded, tracked, valued and depreciated.</li><li>Establishing and maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to mitigate financial risk.</li><li>Managing statutory and regulatory compliance requirements, including UK tax and VAT obligations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Accounting position.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, <strong>particularly around revenue recognition</strong>, IFRS and financial controls.</li><li>Preference for someone who is audit trained and has since moved into a Financial Accounting position within a small to medium-sized business. However, technically proficient industry-trained Financial Accountants will also be considered.</li><li>Strong experience across month-end and year-end close, management accounts, reconciliations and balance sheet governance.</li><li>Experience across payroll, cash flow, working capital and statutory compliance.</li><li>Strong external audit experience, with the ability to manage the audit process and act as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where you will need to get into the detail rather than simply manage from a distance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£70,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>A broad Financial Controller role with genuine ownership across the finance function.</li><li>Significant responsibility across financial control, reporting, cash flow, compliance, audit and operational finance.</li><li>Scope to improve existing processes, controls and reporting rather than simply maintaining the status quo.</li><li>An international environment, working closely with senior stakeholders based in both the UK and abroad.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a great opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller position where they can genuinely take ownership of the numbers and have an impact on how the finance function operates.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers a good balance between technical accounting and hands-on financial control, alongside exposure to cash flow, working capital, audit, compliance, financial analysis and process improvement. You'll be working closely with senior finance stakeholders and will have the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls and reporting across the business.</p><p> </p><p>For someone who enjoys being close to the detail, has strong technical accounting knowledge and wants a role where they can combine financial control with commercial and operational insight, this could be an excellent next move.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNDU5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-21T11:35:10Z
Commercial Accountant
  • Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Commercial Accounting Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Stokenchurch (Hybrid)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing organisation to recruit a Commercial Accounting Manager to join its finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded accountant looking to play a key role in financial reporting, business partnering and commercial decision-making. Working closely with operational stakeholders, you'll provide financial insight, support budgeting and forecasting, and help drive business performance across multiple cost centres and business units.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including revenue, cost of sales, gross profit, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to prepare budgets and ensure profitability is maintained.</li><li>Support forecasting, financial planning and commercial decision-making through insightful reporting and analysis.</li><li>Prepare financial commentary for senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.</li><li>Support month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Drive continuous improvements to financial reporting, controls and processes.</li><li>Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic business initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or actively studying towards qualification).</li><li>Previous experience within a commercial accounting or management accounting role.</li><li>Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems; PeopleSoft or Planning Analytics experience is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Study support and ongoing professional development.</li><li>Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative finance team with opportunities to make a real impact.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzM4OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T09:39:25Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK &amp; Ireland finance function.</p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business.</p><p> Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements.<br /> * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br /> * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions.<br /> * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership.<br /> * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries.<br /> * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements.<br /> * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).<br /> * <strong>Big 4 trained</strong>, with a strong technical accounting foundation.<br /> * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation.<br /> * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment.<br /> * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.<br /> * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements.<br /> * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams.<br /> * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues.<br /> * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement.<br /> * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London.<br /> * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation.<br /> * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making.<br /> * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-07T12:57:29Z
Senior FP&A Analyst
  • West London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior FP&amp;A Analyst | Drinks Manufacturing | West London | £60,000- £65,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial drinks business to recruit a Senior FP&amp;A Analyst into a newly evolving finance function. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad and commercially focused role covering financial planning, forecasting, management reporting, financial modelling and business partnering across a growing group of drinks manufacturing and distribution businesses.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong FP&amp;A experience and a background in food or drink manufacturing who is looking to take on a genuinely progressive role. A key focus of the position will be using AI, automation and Power BI to improve the way FP&amp;A operates, while retaining strong traditional financial analysis and commercial judgement.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Preparing monthly financial reporting across the Group, including P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and production standard costs.<br /> * Producing detailed analysis of sales, gross profit, margins and operating costs by channel, customer, category, brand and SKU.<br /> * Preparing management reporting packs with clear commentary on actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.<br /> * Supporting the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting across the Group.<br /> * Building and maintaining financial models covering P&amp;L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.<br /> * Providing insightful analysis on key variances, risks and opportunities and working with management teams to identify appropriate actions.<br /> * Acting as a finance business partner to Commercial, Operations and wider management teams, turning financial analysis into practical recommendations.<br /> * Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards covering trading, distillery and other business activities.<br /> * Supporting cash flow reporting and highlighting potential opportunities, risks and funding requirements.<br /> * Identifying opportunities to automate recurring FP&amp;A and reporting processes, using AI and other technology where appropriate.<br /> * Supporting finance systems, reporting and AI implementation projects across the business.<br /> * Developing practical AI-driven solutions, templates and models to improve the speed and efficiency of FP&amp;A processes.<br /> * Using market, competitor and commercial data to identify trends, opportunities and potential risks across international markets.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).<br /> * Proven FP&amp;A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and performance analysis.<br /> * Experience within the food or drinks manufacturing sector is essential.<br /> * Strong commercial awareness and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.<br /> * Strong analytical and numerical skills with excellent attention to detail.<br /> * Strong Power BI experience, particularly around data modelling, dashboards and reporting.<br /> * Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot or similar within finance workflows would be highly advantageous.<br /> * A genuine interest in using AI and automation to improve traditional FP&amp;A processes.<br /> * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of ownership and autonomy.<br /> * Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Commercial and Operations.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Up to £65,000 salary depending on experience.<br /> * Hybrid working from the London office.<br /> * A broad Senior FP&amp;A Analyst role with significant exposure to the Finance Director and wider management team.<br /> * The opportunity to work within an exciting and growing drinks manufacturing and distribution group.<br /> * A genuinely progressive finance environment where AI, automation and technology are being actively embraced.<br /> * The opportunity to develop sophisticated reporting, financial modelling and Power BI capabilities.<br /> * Significant scope to influence and improve existing FP&amp;A processes rather than simply maintaining the status quo.<br /> * A role combining traditional FP&amp;A, commercial finance, business partnering and emerging AI technology.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong FP&amp;A experience who wants to move into a role where they can have a genuine impact. You'll play a key role across budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, reporting and commercial analysis, while also helping shape how AI and automation are used within the finance function.</p><p> </p><p>For someone from a food or drinks manufacturing background who is commercially minded, and genuinely interested in how AI can improve finance, this offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of how a growing business develops its FP&amp;A capability.</p><p> </p><p> </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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzExODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-13T16:17:38Z
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