<p><strong>Interim Financial Controller - SME </strong></p><p>Robert Half is working with a <strong>growing SME in Bath</strong> seeking an experienced <strong>interim finance professional</strong> for a <strong>3-month assignment</strong>. This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role, ideal for someone who enjoys <strong>jumping into the detail, delivering quick wins, and leaving the business in a stronger, more structured position</strong>.</p><p>You will work closely with the leadership team to <strong>assess the current finance function, implement improvements, and provide clear recommendations for future development</strong>, including preparation for a potential Sage 50 → Sage 200 upgrade.</p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Finance Manager / Financial Controller (3-Month Assignment)<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bath, South West England (In-Office)<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months <br /> <strong>Salary / Day Rate:</strong> £350-£400pd</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct a <strong>full finance health check</strong>: review systems, processes, and controls.</li><li>Improve <strong>month-end processes, reporting, and cashflow forecasting</strong>.</li><li>Identify <strong>quick wins</strong> to enhance efficiency and control.</li><li>Coach and support a <strong>small finance team</strong>, including two CIMA apprentices.</li><li>Deliver a <strong>concise Finance Review Report</strong> with actionable quick wins that you can action and longer term recommendations.</li><li>Recommend longer-term improvements for systems, processes, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced <strong>Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or Systems Accountant</strong> with a hands-on approach.</li><li>Strong SME or owner-managed business experience, ideally in turnaround or growth environments.</li><li>Qualified accountant (<strong>ACA, ACCA, CIMA</strong> or equivalent).</li><li>Practical experience with <strong>Sage 50</strong>, with exposure to system upgrades desirable.</li><li>Confident, inquisitive, and commercially aware.</li><li>Strong communication and coaching skills, able to influence and implement change.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to make a <strong>real impact in a purpose-driven business</strong>. You'll be tasked with diagnosing issues, implementing improvements, and helping shape the finance function for future growth.</p><p><strong>Apply Today</strong><br /> If you're available immediately and have the experience to deliver results, please submit your CV directly to this advert</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjcxNTI2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting an interim head of finance for a charity based in Central Bristol.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Interim Head of Finance<br /><strong>Start:</strong> January<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> 3-6 months<br /><strong>Location: </strong>Central Bristol - c.2 days per week on-site<br /><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £350 pd (Umbrella)</p><p><strong>Focus:</strong> provide operational leadership during a handover period while also supporting the charity's finance system implementation project. This role combines steady hands-on financial management with the technical expertise needed to help select, prepare and begin implementing a new finance system to replace the very outdated current one.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day finance operations, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate records and timely reporting.</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts, reconciliations, VAT/Gift Aid returns, payroll oversight and cashflow monitoring.</li><li>Manage and support the Finance Officer and Finance Administrator.</li><li>Support supplier scoping, demos and the business case for a new finance system.</li><li>Review and streamline the chart of accounts, processes and data structures.</li><li>Assist with data migration, grants accounting requirements, system configuration and early-stage rollout planning.</li><li>Contribute to training and embedding new processes within the team.</li><li>Provide finance oversight for the charity's subsidiary, including invoicing, VAT and budgeting.</li></ul><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant with strong hands-on charity finance experience.</li><li>Proven involvement in finance-system upgrades or implementations.</li><li>Able to balance BAU continuity with project delivery.</li><li>Practical, detail-driven and confident supporting change. </li></ul><p>For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjk5NDI3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are seeking a Cost Accountant for a temporary role with a leading Wiltshire based business.</p><p>You will be responsible for analysing and reporting on material, labour, and overhead costs, stock variances, and costs of goods sold.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Stock Journals</p><p>Analyse and report cost discrepancies through cost analysis.</p><p>Evaluate procedures and processes for improvements to optimise costs.</p><p>Prepare and maintain cost forecasts, incorporating historical data and future predictions.</p><p>Collaborate with the financial planning and control teams to provide the company with accurate information for decision making.</p><p>Review invoices and supplier contracts to ensure accurate and timely data collection.</p><p>Manage cost information for various products and services, understanding the impacts on product pricing. Review stock inventory levels and evaluate stock variances.</p><p>Conduct quarterly reviews and forecasts providing the accuracy of the company's financial data.</p><p>Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or QBE)</p><p>Proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Stock Accounting or relevant role.</p><p>Deep understanding of accounting procedures and experience with cost accounting systems.</p><p>Strong knowledge of stock management and stock variance analysis.</p><p>Stock Journals</p><p>Familiarity with price evaluations and market trends.</p><p>Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data, with attention to detail.</p><p>Outstanding communication skills to report to senior management.</p><p>The position is a temporary role with potential for further opportunities within the organisation.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41MzQyMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a business in South Bristol who are looking for a Credit Controller to join their team on a temp to perm basis.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and previous finance experience to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivable's operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> South Bristol</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £27,000 - £30,000</p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>25 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control</li><li>Sales Ledger</li><li>Inbox Management</li><li>Resolving Queries</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Communicating with suppliers and customers</li><li>Admin Tasks as required</li></ul><p><strong>Desired experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control or Sales Ledger</li><li>Positive attitude</li><li>Good communication skills</li><li>Previous finance or administration experience beneficial but not essential</li><li>Familiar with Microsoft office packages such as word and excel</li></ul><p>For more information on this role, apply online or contact Lewis Young on 0117 993 5400.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMTgxOTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a dynamic, growing business based near Basingstoke. </p><p> </p><p>Are you a dynamic and driven finance professional craving a role with flexibility, variety, autonomy, and client interaction?</p><p> </p><p>Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same?</p><p> </p><p>An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Client Finance Manager to join a growing and ambitious team, providing outsourced finance services to a portfolio of sporting & hospitality centric clients.</p><p> </p><p>We're looking for someone who is ready to make an impact, loves building relationships, and brings technical excellence in Financial processes to the table.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>A unique role blending remote working, client site visits, and flexible time in a beautiful countryside-based office.</li><li>The chance to work across multiple dynamic client accounts within the Sporting and Hospitality sectors.</li><li>A supportive, professional environment where your skills will help shape the future of the business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the trusted finance partner to a cluster of clients, developing strong working relationships and providing top-tier financial support.</li><li>Manage and deliver full-service accountancy functions, including balance sheet, management accounts, analysis, transactional reporting, month-end reporting, VAT (including partial exemption), tax compliance, and more.</li><li>Take ownership of multiple sets of accounts concurrently, planning and prioritising to meet deadlines with confidence.</li><li>Be at the forefront of software innovation, supporting migrations and championing modern accountancy tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, and other cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with a close-knit team who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to their clients.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively working towards Chartered status).</li><li>Minimum of 4 years in a client-facing finance role, ideally within hospitality, Sporting, retail, leisure, or multi-site environments.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - this role is all about people as much as it is about numbers!</li><li>A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the confidence to juggle varied accounts and projects.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent overall IT skills.</li><li>Bonus points if you have experience with EPOS systems, payroll and software migrations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Perks & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Hybrid working model: office, home, and client site visits</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Regular pay reviews</li><li>Be part of a growing and high-performing team shaping the future of finance in the leisure, sport & hospitality industry</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge where variety, flexibility, and professional growth are guaranteed - we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply today. </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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44MTg2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Team Leader to join an exciting Professional Services company experiencing huge growth based in North Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£40,000 - £45,000 plus up to 20% bonus, profit share and wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the finance operations team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback</li><li>Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments</li><li>Take an active role in AP and AR processes, including invoice entry, payment runs, and credit control</li><li>Support cash and banking activities, including reconciliations and daily cash management</li><li>Ensure robust cash management and accurate bank reconciliations</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce operational risk</li><li>Lead or contribute to finance related projects and system improvements</li><li>Provide financial insight and reporting to support decision-making across the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience leading a finance operations or transactional finance team</li><li>Strong understanding of AP, AR, cash management and expenses</li><li>Confident user of Microsoft Office, especially Excel</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments</li><li>High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</strong></p><p><strong>£40,000 - £45,000 plus up to 20% bonus, profit share and wider benefits package</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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi45NDMwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="101" data-end="252"><strong data-end="146" data-start="101">Job Description: Interim Finance Business Partner</strong><br / data-end="149" data-start="146"> <strong data-start="149" data-end="162">Location:</strong> Winnersh (Hybrid)<br / data-start="180" data-end="183"> <strong data-start="183" data-end="192">Type:</strong> 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract<br data-end="223" data-start="220" /> <strong data-end="234" data-start="223">Salary:</strong> £75,000-£90,000</p><p data-start="254" data-end="931"><strong data-end="266" data-start="254">Overview</strong><br / data-start="266" data-end="269"> A high-growth SaaS organisation is seeking a commercially minded, data-driven Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role during a period of transformation. This role blends hands-on management reporting with strategic business partnering, requiring strong technical accounting knowledge alongside advanced analytical capability. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Excel, data manipulation, and AI-driven insight, with the ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful recommendations. You will lead the month-end process, create board-level reporting, and collaborate across the organisation to support decision making and drive value.</p><p data-end="959" data-start="933"><strong data-start="933" data-end="957">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1712" data-start="960"><li data-start="960" data-end="1064"><p data-start="962" data-end="1064">Prepare, analyse, and deliver executive-level board packs, turning data into clear business insights</p></li><li data-start="1065" data-end="1165"><p data-end="1165" data-start="1067">Manage, interpret, and validate large and complex datasets, identifying trends and opportunities</p></li><li data-end="1265" data-start="1166"><p data-start="1168" data-end="1265">Partner with functional leaders to support forecasting, planning, and strategic decision making</p></li><li data-end="1373" data-start="1266"><p data-end="1373" data-start="1268">Build and refine financial models and scenario analysis, focusing on SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, retention)</p></li><li data-start="1374" data-end="1440"><p data-end="1440" data-start="1376">Champion the use of automation and AI-enhanced reporting tools</p></li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1441"><p data-start="1443" data-end="1528">Support the organisation as it navigates potential private equity-related processes</p></li><li data-end="1626" data-start="1529"><p data-end="1626" data-start="1531">Operate as a self-starter, managing competing priorities and delivering under tight deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1627" data-end="1712"><p data-start="1629" data-end="1712">Drive continuous improvement across finance through best-practice recommendations</p></li></ul><p data-start="1714" data-end="1732"><strong data-end="1730" data-start="1714">Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1733" data-end="2526"><li data-start="1733" data-end="1793"><p data-start="1735" data-end="1793">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-start="1794" data-end="1904"><p data-end="1904" data-start="1796">Strong management accounting and month-end experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology-led environment</p></li><li data-end="1980" data-start="1905"><p data-end="1980" data-start="1907">Advanced Excel capability and experience with BI tools such as Power BI</p></li><li data-start="1981" data-end="2072"><p data-start="1983" data-end="2072">Demonstrable experience with AI-driven analytics and large-scale finance data platforms</p></li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2168"><p data-end="2168" data-start="2075">Proven ability to produce board-ready materials and present insights to senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2262" data-start="2169"><p data-start="2171" data-end="2262">Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment</p></li><li data-start="2263" data-end="2343"><p data-start="2265" data-end="2343">Excellent attention to detail, communication, and business partnering skills</p></li><li data-end="2431" data-start="2344"><p data-end="2431" data-start="2346">Experience with, or understanding of, private-equity exit processes is advantageous</p></li><li data-end="2526" data-start="2432"><p data-start="2434" data-end="2526">Strong systems experience, including involvement in system improvements or implementations</p></li></ul><p data-end="2546" data-start="2528"><strong data-start="2528" data-end="2544">Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul data-end="2768" data-start="2547"><li data-start="2547" data-end="2606"><p data-end="2606" data-start="2549">Act as a key business partner at a transformative stage</p></li><li data-start="2607" data-end="2661"><p data-end="2661" data-start="2609">Work with modern AI and analytics tools in finance</p></li><li data-start="2662" data-end="2705"><p data-start="2664" data-end="2705">Hybrid working and significant autonomy</p></li><li data-start="2706" data-end="2768"><p data-start="2708" data-end="2768">Make a meaningful impact in a high-growth tech environment</p></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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMzg4OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Head of Finance Operations - </strong><strong>Bristol - 2 days onsite - £90,000 - £110,000 + bonus + benefits</strong>.</p><p>We're currently supporting a global organisation going through an exciting period of transformation who are looking to appoint an experienced Finance Leader to take ownership of finance service delivery across multiple regions - specifically banking, reconciliations, and outsourced finance operations.</p><p>This is a high-impact, senior role that combines strategic oversight with operational delivery, offering the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple countries while driving continuous improvement and automation.</p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified accountant</li><li>Proven experience leading complex finance operations in a global environment</li><li>Strong track record managing outsourced providers and cross-functional teams</li><li>Expertise across banking, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting</li><li>A confident, change-oriented leader who can influence at a senior level</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4zMjA0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing international business on the recruitment of a full-time and permanent Credit Controller to join the team.</p><p>Our client is based in central Bristol and are predominantly office based with work from home days available throughout the month.</p><p>The ideal candidate doesn't need prior credit control experience, more a hunger and desire to build a career in Finance.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Credit Controller include but are not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Adhere to the company's procedures for cash collection and credit control.</li><li>Take full responsibility for managing and recovering outstanding debts within your designated accounts.</li><li>Deliver work with precision and uphold excellent quality standards.</li><li>Collaborate and communicate clearly with wider teams/departments in the business.</li><li>Support the credit management team by completing additional tasks as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Prior credit control experience would be advantageous but is by no means essential.</li><li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.</li><li>IT literate, including MS Office products.</li><li>Strong time management and organisation skills.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail.</li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £25,500 and £28,000 plus benefits including a bonus scheme.</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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4xODkxMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
