38 results for Payments Manager in Redditch, Worcestershire
Finance Director
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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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&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&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&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 & 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 Assistant
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
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30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with Summer Fields School once again, this time to recruit a permanent part-time Finance Assistant into a newly created role within their Bursary team.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join a well-regarded, close-knit school finance function, with variety across purchase ledger, fees ledger, and wider finance support.</p><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 FTE</li><li>Part-time, 20-24 hours per week (flexibly structured to suit the successful candidate's preference)</li><li>Hybrid working, based at the school's offices in Summertown, Oxford</li></ul><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a key role responsible for supporting the Senior Finance Officer with all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, delivering efficient partnering and support to the school community. Key deliverables include:</p><ul><li>Purchase Ledger: ensuring the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger including: <ul><li>Monitoring the AP</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded in the finance</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers.</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been</li><li>Budget reporting on expenditure</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues, including chasing and following up where required.</li><li>Processing daily</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Fees Ledger - assisting with: <ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Other duties may include amongst others: <ul><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Senior Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available.</li><li>Assisting with term-end procedures including journals and</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to: <ul><li>The preparation of annual</li><li>The termly management accounts and annual</li><li>Backup information regarding</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative team player - working effectively within a small Bursary team</li><li>Significant experience in Accounts Payable</li><li>Pro-active and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion</li><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented, with excellent accuracy and a methodical</li><li>Able to manage a busy and varied workload, prioritising effectively and working to deadlines</li><li>Confident in proactively following up outstanding actions and liaising with colleagues and suppliers to resolve queries</li></ul><p>Summer Fields is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.</p><p>The school is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Summer Fields does not discriminate on the grounds of race or colour, nationality or national or ethnic origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, age, and disability. Applications are welcome from a diverse range of backgrounds</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS45MTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-20T13:43:55Z
Accounts Assistant
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Temporary
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14.00 - 14.00 GBP / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and busy finance team based in West Swindon for 3 months.</p><p>Office based role.</p><p>This is an immediate requirement for an initial 3-month assignment, providing cover across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly integrate into an established team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable</p><p>Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently</p><p>Matching, batching and coding invoices Statement reconciliations</p><p>Resolving supplier queries</p><p>Preparing payment runs</p><p>Accounts Receivable</p><p>Raising sales invoices Allocating customer receipts</p><p>Chasing overdue payments</p><p>Managing customer account queries</p><p>Maintaining accurate debtor records</p><p>General Finance Support</p><p>Bank reconciliations Assisting with month-end processes</p><p>Maintaining financial records and documentation</p><p>Providing administrative support to the wider finance team</p><p>About You</p><p>Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role</p><p>Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</p><p>Good attention to detail and accuracy</p><p>Strong communication skills</p><p>Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems</p><p>Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively</p><p>What's on Offer? </p><p>Full-time hours, office based.</p><p>3-month temporary assignment</p><p>Friendly and supportive team environment</p><p>Free on-site parking</p><p>Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established organisation </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzI5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-14T15:32:05Z
Finance Manager
- Bicester, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Bicester</strong> to recruit a <strong>Finance Manager</strong>. The Finance Manager will receive a package of up to <strong>£70,000 (up to £57,000 base</strong> plus generous bonus) along with other benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities;</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li> Financial Leadership & Strategy: Spearheading all financial operations for the UK entity, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic alignment and full compliance with internal and external standards.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Business Partnering: Serving as a proactive and trusted financial advisor to the BCGB leadership structure, including the Managing Director and functional heads. Taking ownership of translating complex financial data into strategic, actionable insights that enable informed decision-making, drive operational excellence and support sustainable growth.</li><li>Performance Management & Reporting: Driving the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial reports, forecasts and variance analyses to empower data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Compliance & Risk Oversight: Ensuring unwavering adherence to UK tax regulations, statutory reporting and internal audit requirements while identifying and mitigating financial risks with foresight and precision.</li><li>Project & Revenue Control: Owning the monthly project risk review process, overseeing revenue recognition and ensuring accurate margin tracking and proactive debt collection in collaboration with project and sales teams.</li><li>Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Managing treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting and foreign currency hedging, in close coordination with Group Finance.</li><li>Team Leadership & Development: Leading, mentoring, and inspiring a high-performing Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Professional Experience: 5+ years managing finance administration in small to mid-sized organisations, with strong knowledge of UK tax legislation and IFRS.</li><li>Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.</li><li>Customer Focus: Excellent communication skills with a strong customer-centric approach and ability to build collaborative relationships.</li><li>Organisation: Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a focus on improving financial processes.</li><li>Self-Motivation: Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in dynamic environments.</li><li>Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Builds inclusive, collaborative relationships across diverse teams and cultures.</li><li>Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, accounting software, and financial systems, with a focus on leveraging technology to improve efficiency.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjU0ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-21T11:00:02Z
Finance Manager
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yMjE0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-21T09:08:47Z
Tax Manager
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <h1>Tax Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Sutton Coldfield<br /><strong>Reporting to:</strong> Finance Director</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing, acquisitive listed business at a pivotal stage in its journey.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">With revenues now exceeding <strong>£300 million</strong> and multiple acquisitions already completed this year, the Group continues to execute an ambitious growth strategy. As the business expands, it is investing in its finance function by creating its <strong>first dedicated in-house Tax Manager</strong> role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you'll become the Group's tax specialist, taking ownership of tax across the organisation while helping shape and build the tax function for the future. You'll work closely with the CFO, Financial Accounting team and external advisers, providing technical expertise across both compliance and strategic projects.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is far more than a traditional tax compliance position. You'll play a key role in acquisitions, integration activities and the continual evolution of the Group's tax governance as the business continues to grow.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">For an ambitious tax professional, this offers genuine visibility, influence and a clear pathway towards a future Head of Tax position.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Act as the Group's first point of contact for all corporate tax matters.</li><li>Take ownership of the Group's corporate tax processes, ensuring compliance across multiple legal entities.</li><li>Lead the delivery of Corporation Tax compliance and reporting obligations.</li><li>Manage the Group's Pillar Two requirements and Country-by-Country Reporting.</li><li>Oversee Transfer Pricing documentation and compliance.</li><li>Manage Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) requirements and Corporate Interest Restriction calculations.</li><li>Support tax reporting requirements across UK and international entities, including Ireland.</li><li>Provide tax support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, including:</li><li><ul data-spread="false"><li>Reviewing external tax due diligence.</li><li>Assessing tax risks and opportunities.</li><li>Implementing post-acquisition recommendations.</li><li>Supporting integration of newly acquired businesses.</li></ul></li><li>Develop and enhance tax governance, controls and internal processes as the Group continues to scale.</li><li>Partner with senior finance stakeholders to provide commercially focused tax advice on strategic business decisions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, reduce risk and increase operational efficiency.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for an ambitious tax professional who enjoys operating within a dynamic, fast-moving business where they can genuinely make an impact.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA and/or CTA qualification (or equivalent recognised professional qualification).</li><li>Previous in-house tax experience within a listed or private equity-backed business.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK Corporation Tax and complex group structures.</li><li>Experience across Pillar Two, Country-by-Country Reporting, Transfer Pricing, CFCs and Corporate Interest Restriction.</li><li>Exposure to acquisitions, tax due diligence and post-deal integration.</li><li>The confidence to work independently as the Group's tax subject matter expert.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior finance leaders and external advisers.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to build, improve and evolve processes.</li></ul><h2 class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Why Join?</strong></h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Newly created role with the opportunity to shape the Group's tax function.</li><li>Significant exposure to acquisitions and integration projects.</li><li>High visibility with the Finance Director and CFO.</li><li>Opportunity to influence strategic decisions within a growing listed business.</li><li>Clear long-term progression as the business continues its acquisitive growth journey.</li><li>Collaborative finance leadership team with access to leading external advisers.</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/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uNjM5MzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-27T10:13:23Z
Finance Manager
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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48000 - 53000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a marketing leading, highly regarded business in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is passionate about managing and developing a team, whilst being heavily involved with preparing the monthly management accounts, business partnering and improving processes. The Finance Manager role would be suitable for someone that has lead or supervised a team or that is looking for their first management role and is looking for the next step up in their career within a company renowned for offering further career progression. The salary is between £48,000 - £53,000 plus bonus, study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Managing one member of staff; supporting with recruitment, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the teams workload. </li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts; balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, preparing management information. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with tax and VAT returns. </li><li>Supporting with the year-end statutory accounts and financial statements. </li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li><li>Implementing and improving processes when required. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br />To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following experience and skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have management accounting experience</li><li>Ideally fully or part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Must ideally have experience supervising/mentoring a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Hard work ethic</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£48,000 - £53,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 10%) </li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days in the office, 1 day from home </li><li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Private healthcare scheme</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43MTY3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-03T09:47:42Z
Group Finance Manager
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>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 employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>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> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance & Well-being 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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Finance Manager
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- remote
- Temporary
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250 - 270 GBP / Daily
- <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are supporting a business based in Cheltenham needing an interim Finance Manager to join them for an initial period of eight months.</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Role: Finance Manager</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Start date: ASAP</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Duration: 8 months, with potential of extension</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: Cheltenham</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Day rate: Up to £270 umbrella</p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Role summary:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Line management of a small team </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Overseeing both the accounts payable and receivable ledgers - dealing with escalation, offering support & guidance to the team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Sharing ideas & implementation of best practice & process improvement </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><p lang="en-US" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US">Skills/Experience needed:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;" lang="en-US"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Strong people management skills</li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ability to work autonomously </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proven experience of implementing best practice/process improvement </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;" lang="en-US">Willingness to learn </li><li lang="en-US" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">NetSuite experience - Desirable </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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxMTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-17T13:35:26Z
Group Financial Reporting Manager
- Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 84000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Group Financial Reporting Manager on a permanent basis with a business based in Cheltenham. This role would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with 3+ years PQE seeking their 1st or 2nd move from practice.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Group Financial Reporting Manager will be pivotal in managing the audit, group reporting and year end activity. Working closely with the Head of Finance you will be responsible for the following:</p><ul><li>Group reporting and group consolidations.</li><li>Liaising with auditors.</li><li>Supporting the Group Accountant.</li><li>Developing processes, driving automation and maintaining financial controls.</li><li>Produce commentary and analysis on group P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow results.</li><li>Working closely with the group finance team to ensure accurate submissions.</li><li>Automate and improve validation of financial data across reporting cycles (e.g. statutory and management reporting).</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>This role would suit someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified with 3+ years post qualified experience.</li><li>Practice background preferred but not essential.</li><li>Experience of auditing or working in a large group business.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package: </strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £84,000 package (inclusive of car allowance).</li><li>Enhanced annual leave.</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days onsite).</li><li>Flexible working.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Bonus scheme.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjIwMjkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
- 2026-08-03T15:42:04Z
Credit Controller
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- remote
- Temporary
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28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Credit Controller to join a busy and fast-paced finance team based in Birmingham City Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who enjoys building strong customer relationships, managing a high-volume ledger, and driving cash collection performance.</p><p>Working closely with internal stakeholders and external clients, you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow, resolving account queries, and ensuring outstanding balances are collected efficiently.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Managing a high-volume portfolio of customer accounts.</li><li>Chasing outstanding debt via telephone, email, and written correspondence.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices.</li><li>Investigating and resolving invoice queries and payment disputes.</li><li>Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer accounts.</li><li>Negotiating payment plans where appropriate.</li><li>Monitoring aged debt reports and escalating overdue accounts when necessary.</li><li>Producing regular debtor reports for management.</li><li>Working closely with operational teams to resolve billing issues and remove barriers to payment.</li><li>Maintaining accurate customer account records and detailed collection notes.</li><li>Supporting month-end processes and cash flow reporting activities.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous Credit Control experience is essential.</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confident liaising with customers and stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>Ability to manage a large ledger and prioritise workload effectively.</li><li>Good attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Excel and finance systems.</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative finance team.</li><li>Immediately available or available at short notice preferred.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Birmingham City Centre location.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Supportive and friendly working environment.</li><li>Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a growing organisation.</li><li>Weekly pay and competitive hourly rate.</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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS43ODI5My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-19T18:20:45Z
Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Derbyshire, Derbyshire
- remote
- Temporary
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13.50 - 15 GBP / Hourly
- <p></p><h1>Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk</h1><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £13.50- £15 per hour<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Alferton<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim (3-6 Months)<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid/Flexible Working Available</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is working with a well-established business based in Alferton to recruit an experienced <strong>Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk</strong>. This is a hands-on role supporting the finance team through a busy period and requires someone who can quickly take ownership of the purchase ledger function with minimal supervision.</p><p>This position would suit an experienced Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger professional who is confident managing high-volume invoice processing, supplier queries, and payment runs within a fast-paced environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Matching, batching and coding invoices.</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Managing supplier accounts and responding to payment queries.</li><li>Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs.</li><li>Ensuring invoices are authorised and posted within agreed timescales.</li><li>Supporting month-end close activities relating to accounts payable.</li><li>Maintaining accurate supplier records and account information.</li><li>Assisting with process improvements and backlog clearance where required.</li><li>Working closely with operational departments to resolve invoice and PO issues.</li></ul><h2>Person Specification</h2><ul><li>Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of invoices.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Strong systems skills, including Excel.</li><li>Ability to hit the ground running in an interim assignment.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, or similar would be advantageous.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team.</li><li>Competitive hourly rate or fixed-term salary equivalent.</li><li>Potential for assignment extension depending on business requirements.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuOTMzNDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-31T09:32:05Z
Commercial Finance Director
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- remote
- Permanent
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90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
- <p><strong>Commercial Finance Director (West Midlands with travel)</strong></p><p>A newly created Commercial Finance Director role within a growing UK manufacturing group, offering full commercial ownership across Finance, IT, Sales, Purchasing and Contract Management. This is a high‑impact position where you'll shape commercial strategy, lead negotiations, optimise supplier performance and drive profitable growth across two established sites.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Managing Directors to help space and scale the businesses over the next five years. The remit blends strategic leadership with hands‑on commercial involvement, ideal for someone who wants a broader, outward‑facing role beyond traditional finance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Commercial leadership</strong> - owning pricing strategy, customer contract reviews and commercial decision‑making</li><li><strong>Contract negotiation</strong> - leading customer pricing discussions, approving new contract proposals and ensuring commercial viability</li><li><strong>Procurement oversight</strong> - reviewing supplier contracts, improving cost efficiency and strengthening supplier relationships</li><li><strong>Strategic finance</strong> - driving budgeting, forecasting and long‑term financial planning</li><li><strong>Operational leadership</strong> - overseeing Finance, Sales and Purchasing teams and acting as deputy to the Managing Directors</li><li><strong>Governance & compliance</strong> - ensuring audit readiness and alignment with group processes</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant</li><li>Strong manufacturing experience</li><li>Senior background at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Director level</li><li>A strong commercial mindset - confident reviewing contracts, leading negotiations and shaping commercial strategy</li><li>Experience managing procurement, supplier contracts and cost‑efficiency programmes</li><li>Working knowledge of integrated ERP systems</li><li>Comfortable being hands‑on across Finance, Sales or Purchasing when needed</li></ul><p><strong>Salary/Package</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £90,000 to £110,000</li><li>Car allowance, bonus and benefits</li><li>A commercially influential role with clear strategic impact</li><li>Opportunity to shape and grow two successful manufacturing businesses</li><li>Long‑term progression</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/amFjay5jb253YXkuNTU0MjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-03T12:46:51Z
Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Coalville, Leicestershire
- remote
- Temporary
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13.50 - 15 GBP / Hourly
- <p></p><h1>Interim Accounts Payable Clerk</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Loughborough <br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £15 per hour<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> Interim / Temporary</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>We are currently recruiting an Interim Accounts Payable Clerk to support a busy finance team in Loughborough. This role will suit an experienced AP professional who can hit the ground running and manage high-volume invoice processing within a fast-paced environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching, batching and coding invoices</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships</li><li>Assisting with payment runs</li><li>Managing the AP inbox and ensuring timely responses</li><li>Supporting month-end processes and reporting requirements</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience</li><li>Comfortable working with high invoice volumes</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good communication and problem-solving skills</li><li>Able to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Available at short notice or immediately available preferred</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£15 per hour</li><li>Immediate start available</li><li>Friendly and supportive finance team</li><li>Potential for contract extension</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable professional available for an interim assignment in the Loughborough area, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNDcwNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-18T09:57:46Z
Finance Assistant
- Bicester, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Contract
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28000 - 31000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2>Finance Assistant - 12 Month FTC - up to £31,000 </h2><p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be partnering with a well-established business based in Bicester to recruit a Finance Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative finance team, supporting the day-to-day finance function in a varied and fast-paced role where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations.</p><p> </p><p> </p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of financial operations, including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing sales and purchase invoices</li><li>Managing employee expenses and company credit card transactions</li><li>Completing bank reconciliations</li><li>Supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control activities</li><li>Preparing supplier payment runs and processing payments</li><li>Setting up new supplier and customer accounts</li><li>Responding to finance queries and providing support across the business</li></ul><p> </p><h3>About You</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a similar role</li><li>A good understanding of invoice processing, bank reconciliations and payment processes</li><li>Credit control experience and strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience using an ERP or accounting system</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzcxNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-29T15:36:57Z
Financial Controller
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- remote
- Permanent
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70000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>A global, US manufacturing group is hiring a Financial Controller to strengthen its finance leadership team in Leicester. Reporting directly to the Finance Director and acting as their trusted deputy, this is a broad Financial Controller role in the East Midlands that blends hands-on financial control across UK and European entities with genuine people leadership and commercial business partnering.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>This is a role for a finance leader who enjoys both the rigour of strong governance and the variety of an international group environment. As Financial Controller you will keep the finance engine running smoothly across multiple legal entities, develop the team around you, and act as a visible finance presence for business leaders across the region, all from a well-established Leicester base.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Run the monthly, quarterly and annual close across a portfolio of legal entities, ensuring complete and accurate reporting under both UK and US GAAP</li><li>Lead, coach and develop the finance team across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger</li><li>Deputise for the Finance Director, providing day-to-day leadership and decision-making across the regional finance function</li><li>Own the control environment, maintaining SOX compliance, sound accounting policies and effective systems</li><li>Oversee consolidated reporting to group, including cash-flow management, intercompany recharges and revenue recognition</li><li>Prepare statutory financial statements and lead the relationship with external auditors through year-end</li><li>Support ERP development and optimisation, and help integrate newly acquired businesses into the group</li></ul><p><strong>What You Will Deliver:</strong></p><ul><li>A close process the Finance Director and group stakeholders can rely on without question</li><li>A clean, well-evidenced control environment that stands up to SOX and external audit scrutiny</li><li>A more capable and confident finance team across the Leicester operation</li><li>Faster, smarter processes through automation, AI adoption and ERP improvement</li><li>Smooth financial integration of acquisitions as the group continues to expand</li></ul><p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p><p>You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or qualified by experience) with a strong track record in financial control or finance management, ideally within an international or US-listed environment.</p><ul><li>Solid technical accounting skills, with working knowledge of UK and US GAAP</li><li>Experience of SOX or a comparable internal controls framework</li><li>Proven leadership of transactional and core accounting teams</li><li>Confident ERP user, with an interest in automation and the use of AI in finance</li><li>An engaging communicator who builds relationships at every level and influences beyond finance</li><li>Organised, detail-driven and comfortable managing competing priorities</li></ul><p><strong>What The Job Offers:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working from a Leicester base in the East Midlands</li><li>A high-profile role with real breadth, from statutory reporting to acquisition integration</li><li>Clear scope to grow within a large, acquisitive international group</li><li>The chance to shape processes, systems and team development rather than simply maintain them</li></ul><p>This Financial Controller role may also suit candidates searching for Senior Finance Manager, Finance Controller, Head of Finance, Group Financial Controller and Finance Manager roles across Leicester, Leicestershire and the East Midlands.</p><p>Apply now.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS41NjkxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-22T13:11:01Z
Financial Controller
- Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
- remote
- Permanent
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75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Financial Controller to join an exciting Construction company experiencing huge growth based in Gloucester. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£75,000 - £85,000 plus up to 15% bonus and 3 remote working days per week</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for all UK entities</li><li>Build, lead and develop the local Finance team</li><li>Ensure accurate statutory accounting in UK GAAP (FRS 102) and IFRS compliance</li><li>Prepare and submit group reporting packages, ensuring data quality, reconciliation and IFRS adjustments</li><li>Coordinate external audit preparation and ensure timely delivery of audited statutory financial statements</li><li>Coordinate transfer pricing documentation with Group Tax Manager</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls</li><li>Manage bank relationships and corporate registration matters for the UK</li><li>Act as finance business partner for Regional Managers</li><li>Manage analytical accounting and reporting for projects and contracts</li><li>Define and monitor cash forecasts in coordination with local managers and Group Treasury</li><li>Drive process improvement and ERP optimisation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 3-5 years PQE</li><li>Operating within Engineering, Manufacturing,Construction, Energy, Retail or FMCG</li><li>Currently operating as a technical Senior Finance Manager or Financial Controller</li><li>Have an in-depth knowledge of consolidation and reporting tools</li><li>Working knowledge of IRFS</li><li>In-depth knowledge in advanced function for Excel, Power Point, Word, Power Query/database, Power BI and automated dashboards</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£75,000 - £85,000 plus up to 15% bonus and 3 remote working days per week</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MTExMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-07T15:06:35Z
Accounts Assistant
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- remote
- Temporary
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27000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
- <p></p><p>An established and growing business based in Four Ashes is looking to recruit an ambitious <strong>Accounts Assistant</strong> to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, with exposure to all aspects of transactional accounting and opportunities to develop their skills within a supportive environment.</p><p>Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate processing of financial information while gaining valuable experience across month-end and reporting activities.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting data</li><li>Performing bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Supporting weekly and monthly payment runs</li><li>Assisting with credit control and customer account management</li><li>Resolving supplier, customer, and internal finance queries</li><li>Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting</li><li>Assisting with journals, accruals, and prepayments where appropriate</li><li>Maintaining financial records in line with company procedures and controls</li><li>Contributing to process improvements within the finance function</li><li>Supporting the wider team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, or similar finance position</li><li>Experience processing high volumes of invoices and maintaining accurate records</li><li>Confident completing bank reconciliations</li><li>Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>AAT qualified or currently studying towards an AAT qualification</li><li>Experience supporting month-end processes</li><li>Knowledge of journals, accruals, and prepayments</li><li>Experience using Sage, Xero, or other accounting software</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Full-time, permanent opportunity</li><li>5 days per week office based in Four Ashes</li><li>Genuine career development and progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment</li><li>Study support available for candidates looking to continue their finance qualifications</li></ul><p>This role would suit an Accounts Assistant looking to develop their finance career within a growing business that can offer ongoing training, increased responsibilities, and opportunities for progression.</p><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/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS42NjY1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-10T15:25:04Z
Financial Controller
- Leicestershire, Leicestershire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established multi-hundred-million-pound international group to recruit a <strong>Finance Manager</strong>. Operating across the UK and Europe, the business is continuing to invest in its people, systems and infrastructure, creating an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join during a period of growth.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious <strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant</strong>. Joining during a period of significant growth, you'll work closely with the Group Finance Director and play a key role in shaping the finance function.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close across multiple UK and European entities.</li><li>Prepare and review management accounts, balance sheets and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations and strengthen financial controls.</li><li>Support statutory accounts, audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Drive process improvements and finance transformation projects.</li><li>Support finance systems development and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with the wider business to improve reporting and working capital.</li><li>Help develop a scalable finance function to support continued growth.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Experience within a multi-entity environment is desirable.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.</li><li>Proactive, organised and keen to drive improvements.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a business with ambitious UK and international growth plans.</li><li>Work directly with an experienced Group Finance Director.</li><li>Gain exposure to strategic projects and finance transformation.</li><li>Play a key role in shaping a growing finance function.</li><li>Clear opportunities for progression as the business continues to expand.</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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC44OTczNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-24T10:12:26Z
Accounts Assistant
- Swindon, Wiltshire
- remote
- Permanent
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28000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a growing business in Swindon to recruit an Accounts Assistant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a well-rounded role that will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, whilst supporting with the month-end process and adhoc finance tasks. The Accounts Assistant role will be suitable for someone that is studying towards their AAT, and is keen to upskill and develop. The salary is between £28,000 - £32,000 plus study support and hybrid working (1 day from home). </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Accounts Assistant role will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing the accounts payable process; inputting invoices, matching purchase orders, statement reconciliations and preparing payments.</li><li>Bank reconciliations. </li><li>Supporting with month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments and journals</li><li>Processing expenses and petty cash. </li><li>Supporting with the sales ledger process.</li><li>Assisting with the VAT returns.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Accounts Assistant role, you must ideally have the following experience/skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must ideally have experience within a similar role; a good understand of accounts payable and accounts receivable. </li><li>Ideally an AAT, CIMA, ACCA studier. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Good team player. </li><li>Keen to learn. </li><li>Adaptable. </li><li>Competent in using Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £32,000 annual salary </li><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days on site, 1 day from home </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4xMzc4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-07-20T13:44:32Z
Finance Assistant/Accounts Payable
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Temporary
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32000 - 34000 GBP / Yearly
- <h2>Temporary Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Summertown, Oxford | 20-24 hours per week | Temporary, initially 3 months with potential to extend or become permanent | Hybrid</p><ul><li>£32,000 - £34,000 (FTE)</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd are working with an organisation based in Summertown that are looking for an Accounts Payable & Finance Assistant to join the team. You will provide support across the finance function, with a particular focus on Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.</p><h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the AP inbox and processing, coding and authorising invoices.</li><li>Reviewing supplier statements and resolving queries.</li><li>Preparing supplier payment runs and issuing remittances.</li><li>Raising purchase orders and processing prepayments.</li><li>Liaising with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve outstanding queries.</li><li>Supporting the Fees Ledger and school fee administration.</li><li>Assisting with reconciliations, journals, budgets, management accounts and audit preparation.</li><li>Supporting petty cash and general finance administration.</li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will have strong Accounts Payable experience and a proactive, organised and methodical approach. You'll be confident managing a busy workload, meeting deadlines and following up on outstanding actions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a small team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Ideally, you will have previous experience working within a school, charity or similar not-for-profit organisation, although this is not essential.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDUzNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-08-18T13:16:06Z
Head of Financial Planning
- Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- remote
- Permanent
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55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning on behalf of a specialist Service and Data/Information Organisation with offices in Buckingham.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Financial Planning you will become a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and other Executive stakeholders to provide strategic leadership in relation to financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the organisation. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Organisation financial planning framework, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, medium-term plans and long-term financial projections.</li><li>Establish organisation-wide planning methodologies, performance management frameworks and financial modelling standards.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of management information and financial performance reporting, ensuring outputs support effective institutional decision making and governance.</li><li>Lead the financial evaluation of major investments, commercial opportunities, partnerships and organisational change initiatives, including due diligence annual reviews.</li><li>Develop and maintain complex financial models, including resource allocation methodologies, scenario models, investment appraisals and financial sustainability assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide authoritative financial advice and recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Team, on complex financial, commercial and strategic matters.</li><li>Prepare and present reports, business cases, financial models and strategic analyses for senior governance and decision-making forums.</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear and accessible recommendations for both financial and non-financial audiences.</li><li>Act as a senior point of contact for complex financial planning, forecasting and performance management matters.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide leadership, coaching and performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Assess organisational capability, capacity and future resourcing requirements and make recommendations to support strategic objectives.</li><li>Contribute to the wider development of financial understanding across the Organisation</li></ul><p>Your profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with the ability to lead a team and also with substantial experience of leading financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering in a complex organisation, with clear evidence of improving quality, timeliness, and analytical value. This is an excellent role to implement commercial reporting processes and values in order to drive the organisation towards further success.</p><p>Salary</p><p>Role of Head of Financial Planning based in Buckingham is offering a salary up to £75K with hybrid working and excellent additional benefits.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDI0MTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-01T14:43:19Z
Accounts Payables Assistant
- Oxford, Oxfordshire
- remote
- Permanent
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27000 - 29000 GBP / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Oxford</strong> to recruit an <strong>Accounts Payables Assistant</strong>. The Accounts Payables Assistant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£29,000</strong> along with additional benefits including a <strong>bonus! </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Using and maintaining the SAP Business ByDesign system and other finance-related software</li><li>Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and approval</li><li>Maintaining accounts payable records and tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with company procedures</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Dealing with supplier queries by email and telephone</li><li>Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records</li><li>Assisting with month-end accounts payable activities</li><li>Processing employee expense claims in line with company policies</li><li>Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes;</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Knowledge and experience of MS Office, especially Outlook, Word and Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Good customer service skills, particularly when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to take initiative and work independently</li><li>Some bookkeeping or accounts payable experience desirable; however, full training will be provided</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzk1MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-17T15:34:57Z
Head of Accounting
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- remote
- Permanent
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60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
- <p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Head of Accounting</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">A well-established, growing organisation is looking for a Head of Accounting to take full ownership of month-end reporting and lead a team of Management and Assistant Accountants. This isn't a maintenance role - you'll have a clear mandate to simplify, standardise and automate how the function operates, working closely with FP&A, Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to drive that change.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">It's a strong step up for a qualified accountant who's ready to combine hands-on reporting ownership with genuine people leadership and process influence - with real autonomy to shape how the team works, not just execute what's already in place.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Day to day, you'll:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the month-end close, keeping reporting accurate and on time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage core balance sheet and P&L areas - journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations - with clear commentary on key movements and risks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead, coach and develop a team of Management and Assistant Accountants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strengthen financial controls, ensuring policies are consistently applied</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and deliver process improvements - simplification and automation are core to this role</li></ul><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>You'll need:</strong></p><ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven experience managing month-end close to deadline</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading or mentoring a finance team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of improving processes, controls or ways of working</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong stakeholder management, advanced Excel, and solid ERP experience </li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC43MjEyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
- 2026-08-13T19:51:02Z
Group Finance Controller
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- remote
- Permanent
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10000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
- <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Group Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Northampton | Hybrid (2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)</strong><br /><strong>£90,000 - £100,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively recruiting for a Group Financial Controller on behalf of a highly successful, market-leading business operating within one of the UK's most sought-after industries. This is a genuinely rare opportunity to join a consistently profitable organisation with an outstanding reputation, offering excellent career development, long-term stability and the opportunity to lead a high-performing Group Finance function within a fast-growing, PE-backed business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business also offers an exceptionally generous annual bonus, which has been paid consistently for over 10 consecutive years, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking to step into a broad, strategic leadership role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, treasury, systems, governance and continuous improvement, whilst partnering closely with senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Role</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The Group Financial Controller plays a pivotal leadership role within the Group Finance function, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely and insightful financial information across a complex multi-entity business. You will lead the financial processing and reporting teams while providing oversight of financial systems, treasury, governance and risk management, helping modernise the finance function through technology, automation and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key Responsibilities</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the financial processing and reporting teams, fostering a high-performance culture.</li><li>Deliver an efficient month-end close and ensure accurate, timely management and board reporting.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and senior leadership teams across the business.</li><li>Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital across the Group.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet integrity and compliance with accounting standards.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, external audit and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide strategic oversight of financial systems, including continuous improvement, automation and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships and intercompany funding.</li><li>Lead risk management processes and support internal audit activities.</li><li>Play a key role in business transformation, M&A activity, acquisitions, integrations and group restructuring projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and data quality.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">About You</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA or ACCA qualified with significant post-qualified experience.</li><li>Proven background in Financial Control, Group Reporting or a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge within a complex multi-entity environment.</li><li>Experience leading and developing finance teams.</li><li>Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on leader with a passion for improving processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Experience within a PE-backed, infrastructure, utilities, energy or similarly complex business would be advantageous.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Package</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Basic salary of £90,000 - £100,000.</li><li>Generous annual bonus with an excellent long-term track record of paying out.</li><li>Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package (full details available upon successful application).</li><li>Outstanding long-term career progression within a highly regarded and growing Group Finance function.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjM4MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-30T14:26:27Z