<p></p><p>I'm currently supporting a well‑established business based on <strong>Birmingham Business Park</strong> who are looking for an <strong>experienced Credit Controller</strong> to join their finance team on an interim basis.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone confident managing their own ledger, resolving queries quickly, and supporting cashflow performance during a busy period. The successful candidate <strong>must be available to start on 20th April</strong> and attend a Teams interview this week.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Managing your own ledger and ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt</li><li>Chasing overdue payments via phone and email, maintaining professional communication with customers</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice queries by liaising with internal departments</li><li>Allocating payments, updating account information and maintaining accurate customer notes</li><li>Preparing and sending customer statements and reminder letters</li><li>Monitoring aged debt and escalating accounts where required</li><li>Reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies</li><li>Supporting cashflow forecasting with accurate payment updates</li><li>Processing credit notes and adjustments as required</li><li>Assisting with general sales ledger tasks during busy periods</li></ul><h2><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></h2><ul><li>Previous experience in <strong>Credit Control / Sales Ledger</strong> roles</li><li>Confident managing a ledger and chasing aged debt</li><li>Strong communication skills - comfortable dealing with customers by phone and email</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance systems</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage your workload efficiently</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li><strong>Must be available to start 20th April</strong> and interview via Teams this week</li></ul><br><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42ODIyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a well-established organisation based in <strong>Kidlington </strong>(Oxford) to recruit a <strong>Finance Assistant and Office Manager</strong>. The Finance Assistant and Office Manager will receive a salary of up to <strong>£32,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing of supplier invoices using a 3-way matching procedure </li><li>Raising PO and matching purchase invoices </li></ul><ul><li>Gaining authorisation for payment - liaising with department heads/purchasers to approve price and quantity discrepancies, checking that goods have been received and in appropriate condition, dealing with and ensuring receipt of supplier credit notes where necessary </li><li>Supplier statement reconciliations </li><li>Produce weekly (multi-currency) supplier payment runs & submitting payments for authorisation </li></ul><ul><li>Filing and general admin tasks </li><li>Maintaining the company ASL (Approved Supplier List) </li><li>Assisting Procurement, when required, to raise purchase orders on the company's accounting system (as per the above) </li><li>Processing staff expenses claims and receipts validating expenditure </li><li>Processing staff credit card transactions and supporting receipts </li></ul><ul><li>Multi-currency bank reconciliations </li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Similar finance experience </li><li>Admin experience </li><li>Positive attitude </li><li>Excellent attention to detail </li><li>Strong organisation skills </li><li>Effective communicator</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Credit Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Northampton (Hybrid/Office-based, 2 days WFH)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive (dependent on experience)<br /><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)</p><br><h3><strong>The Role</strong></h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Credit Controller to join very supportive culture, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday) The wider team also reflects strong retention and a very positive working environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This role is responsible for the effective management of the sales ledger, ensuring timely cash collection, minimising credit risk, and maintaining accurate customer account records.</p><br><h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the sales ledger</li><li>Proactively manage aged receivables, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt</li><li>Identify and escalate potential credit risks or non-payment issues</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations related to the sales ledger</li><li>Support internal and group reporting requirements</li><li>Assist with audit, statutory accounts, tax, and compliance processes where required</li><li>Handle and resolve customer account queries in a timely manner</li><li>Accurately allocate incoming payments to invoices and credit notes</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and support ad hoc finance projects</li></ul><br><h3><strong>Your Profile</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience within a credit control or sales ledger environment</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Highly organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines</li><li>Proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset</li><li>Intermediate Excel skills (e.g. VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)</li><li>Experience using accounting/ERP systems (such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)</li><li>Experience working to strict month-end deadlines</li><li>AAT Level 2/3 (or working towards) or equivalent experience</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX is advantageous (training provided)</li></ul><br><h3><strong>Benefits</strong></h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Employer pension contribution</li><li>Early finish on Fridays</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li></ul><p> </p><p>In addition to the supportive culture, the role offers flexible working, including a 12pm finish on Fridays (working from home), as well as another work-from-home day during the week (either Monday or Wednesday).</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNDQwNDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller - 6 months, potential for extension - North Oxfordshire CIRCA £70 - £80K</strong></p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a proactive, "go-getter" Financial Controller to join a rapidly developing division of an established business.</p><p>This role will lead the finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, improvinacg processes, and driving performance insight across the business. You will manage a team and work closely with operational and senior stakeholders to support decision-making and business growth.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Control & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Own and deliver the <strong>month-end close</strong> (opening to closing balance) in line with strict deadlines (target: Day 3)</li><li>Ensure accurate <strong>balance sheet, P&L, prepayments, and accruals</strong></li><li>Track performance against <strong>budget, forecast, and long-term plans</strong></li><li>Provide clear <strong>variance analysis and insight</strong></li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>accounting standards and group policies</strong> <strong>(including IFRS 16 - essential experience to this </strong>, capitalisation, provisions)</li></ul><p><strong>Business Partnering & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Provide <strong>financial insight and decision support</strong> to improve business performance</li><li>Present results and commentary to <strong>regional and senior stakeholders</strong></li><li>Work closely with FP&A to deliver effective management information</li><li>Support and challenge <strong>business cases and investment decisions</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Project Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting for <strong>project spend and capitalisation</strong></li><li>Experience in:</li><ul><li>Capitalising vs expensing</li><li>Managing project costs</li><li>Reviewing significant business cases</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a team across:</li><ul><li>Accounts Payable</li><li>Accounts Receivable</li><li>Management Accounting</li></ul><li>Ensure:</li><ul><li>Timely payments and debt collection</li><li>Strong cash flow management</li></ul><li>Provide coaching and improve team capability and output</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and implement <strong>process improvements</strong></li><li>Improve speed and accuracy of reporting (currently slow and inconsistent)</li><li>Shift focus from <strong>data processing to insight generation</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee <strong>cash flow, treasury interaction, and intercompany transactions</strong></li><li>Ensure strong financial controls and financial resilience metrics</li><li>Lead <strong>year-end audit</strong> and manage external auditors</li></ul><p><strong>Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Work with:</li><ul><li>Site managers</li><li>Operational teams</li><li>Senior leadership and central finance</li></ul><li>Act as a key link between finance and the wider business</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (<strong>ACA / ACCA / CIMA</strong>)</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li>Experience running a <strong>full finance function</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>AR, AP, Management Accounts, Treasury</strong></li><li>Experience working with senior stakeholders in large organisations</li></ul><p><strong>Ideal Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Proactive, organised, and deadline-driven</li><li>Strong communicator and team leader</li><li>Analytical with the ability to explain financial performance clearly</li><li>Curious, asks questions, and challenges the status quo</li><li>Comfortable driving change and improving processes</li><li>Takes ownership and gets things done</li></ul><p><strong>Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Converted barn office (non-corporate, informal, family feel)</li><li>Opportunity to make a visible impact in a developing business area</li></ul><p><strong>Key Focus Areas</strong></p><ul><li>Improve <strong>timeliness and accuracy</strong> of reporting</li><li>Deliver <strong>Day 3 month-end close</strong></li><li>Strengthen team capability and output</li><li>Drive better <strong>insight and business performance</strong></li></ul><p>To be considered please send the following:</p><ul><li>Your latest CV</li><li>Your location</li><li>Your notice period</li><li>Your salary expectation</li></ul><p> </p><p>Please also send this information which we can send with your CV to the client.</p><ul><li>When you have had to work under IFRS 16</li><li>Your capitalisation experience</li><li>Project Accounting experience</li><li>Size teams managed</li><li>When you've reviewed business cases</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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjc4MTMyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Interim Credit Controller - Leamington Spa - Hybrid (3 days office) <br />28K - 9 Month Maternity Cover Contract</p><p>We are seeking an immediately available experienced Interim Credit Controller to join a well established business based in Leamington Spa on a 9 month maternity cover contract.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and motivated individual to join a supportive finance team, helping to maintain strong cash flow and effective credit management processes.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:<br />* Managing the end to end credit control process <br />* Chasing outstanding debt via phone and email <br />* Building strong relationships with customers to resolve queries <br />* Allocating cash and reconciling customer accounts <br />* Maintaining accurate sales ledger records <br />* Supporting month-end processes and reporting <br />* Working closely with internal teams to resolve invoicing issues</p><p>About You:<br />* Proven experience in Credit Control <br />* Strong understanding of sales ledger processes <br />* Experience using Xero is highly desirable <br />* Good Excel and MS Office skills <br />* Self starter with a proactive approach <br />* Highly organised with strong attention to detail <br />* A team player with excellent communication skills</p><p>What's on Offer:<br />* Hybrid working (3 days in office) <br />* Competitive salary <br />* Supportive and collaborative team environment <br />* Immediate start</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguODc0OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Financial Controller role on a permanent basis with a growing organisation based in Swindon. This role would suit an experienced SME Financial Controller seeking longer term development into a Finance Director role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will partner closely with the senior leadership team, giving oversight on the financial position of the business and supporting with strategic decision making. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Financial analysis.</li><li>Managing the audit and being the point of contact for the auditors.</li><li>Year end reporting.</li><li>Managing a team including 1:1s and developing staff members.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years PQE.</li><li>Experience of working in an SME.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing/retail is advantageous but not essential.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £80,000 base salary.</li><li>Bonus scheme (10%).</li><li>Hybrid working (upon passing probation) 3 days onsite, 2 days from home.</li><li>Free onsite parking.</li><li>Wider benefits package.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjI2NzY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Credit Controller on a 10 Month FTC to be based in Swindon.</p><p>Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (10 months)</p><p>About the Role</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join a finance team on a 12‑month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing customer debt, maintaining accurate financial records, and building strong relationships via email and phone.</p><p>You will play a key part in ensuring cashflow remains healthy and accounts are well‑maintained.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt</p><p>Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone and email</p><p>Regularly review aged debt and escalate risks where appropriate</p><p>Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and cash allocations</p><p>Resolve invoice queries by working closely with internal teams and customers</p><p>Update customer records and ensure all communication is logged accurately</p><p>Support month-end processes including reporting on debtor positions</p><p>Assist with continuous improvement of credit control processes</p><p>Skills & Experience Required </p><p>Previous credit control / debt collection experience</p><p>Strong communication skills, including confident telephone manner and professional email etiquette</p><p>Experience in bank account management and reconciliations</p><p>High attention to detail and accuracy Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment</p><p>Competent with finance systems and Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook) </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41ODM2NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
