<p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a progressive, purpose‑driven organisation in a senior finance leadership role?</p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with Enroly and Ecctis on this pivotal role</strong>, offering a unique opportunity to work across two innovative and growing organisations operating at the forefront of international education and technology.</p><p><strong>About Enroly & Ecctis</strong><br /> Ecctis is a globally recognised leader in the evaluation of international qualifications and skills, working with governments, universities and employers worldwide to support global mobility and education standards.</p><p>Enroly is a fast‑growing technology business transforming how universities manage international student compliance and onboarding, delivering a seamless and secure student experience through its innovative platform.</p><p>Together, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose. As an <strong>Employee Ownership Trust</strong>, the organisations promote a culture where employees are genuinely invested in the success of the business, with a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This is a high‑impact Finance Controller role, responsible for leading the finance function across both organisations. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and providing strategic insight to support continued growth.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee a team and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust governance and commercial insight.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and manage the finance team, driving performance and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee all core finance operations, including ledgers, payroll, VAT and regulatory reporting</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for leadership</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the group</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and successful delivery of audit processes</li><li>Provide commercial insight, partnering with the business on performance, pricing and cost optimisation</li><li>Support strategic decision‑making and deputise for the Finance Director when required</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or controller role</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, controls, tax and audit</li><li>Experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Track record of improving systems, processes and financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Results‑driven with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach</li><li>High attention to detail and strong governance focus</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong><br /> A competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to join collaborative, forward‑thinking organisations where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping future growth.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42NTg3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with ITW Construction - Offsite Europe on a retained basis to recruit a Financial Controller for its UK & Ireland business.</p><p>Part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 300 global industrial company with operations in over 50 countries, ITW is recognised worldwide for its customer-focused innovation and entrepreneurial culture. Within ITW's Construction Products segment, Offsite Europe supplies industry-leading engineered connectors and design software solutions that help customers improve productivity, efficiency, and performance across construction and manufacturing environments.</p><p class="___1ehrlty f1s184ao fpgzoln">The Offsite Europe business has approximately 80 employees across the UK and Ireland and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business where commercial thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged.</p><p class="___1ehrlty f1s184ao fpgzoln"><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager and forming part of the local leadership team, the Financial Controller will provide financial leadership across the UK & Ireland operation.</p><p>This is a highly visible role that combines strong financial control with commercial business partnering. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making, driving operational improvements, and leading the finance team to deliver best-in-class financial support to the business.</p><p>Working closely with operations, sales, supply chain and senior leadership, you will play a key role in helping the business achieve its growth ambitions across the region. Based at the company's Glenrothes headquarters, the role offers a flexible hybrid working model whilst maintaining close collaboration with the UK & Ireland leadership team and wider operations function.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead all financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end reporting.</li><li>Manage forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Maintain a strong financial control environment across the business.</li><li>Lead internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with statutory and corporate requirements.</li><li>Partner closely with operational leaders to provide financial insight and support decision-making.</li><li>Analyse business performance, profitability and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Support inventory management, capital expenditure planning and working capital initiatives.</li><li>Drive cost saving and margin enhancement projects across the business.</li><li>Provide leadership, coaching and support to the finance team.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, systems and reporting.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the Business Unit Leadership Team.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We're keen to speak with qualified finance professionals who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or international equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience within a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar leadership role.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, reporting and financial control expertise.</li><li>Experience managing budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful commercial insights.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach.</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.</li><li>Experience supporting operational, manufacturing, engineering or supply chain environments would be advantageous.</li></ul><h2>Why Join ITW?</h2><ul><li>A highly competitive salary and benefits package</li><li>Join a world-class industrial organisation with a strong reputation for innovation.</li><li>Highly visible leadership role with significant exposure to senior decision makers.</li><li>Broad remit spanning financial control, operations support and commercial partnering.</li><li>Opportunity to influence business performance and future growth.</li><li>Entrepreneurial culture that encourages ownership, innovation and continuous improvement.</li><li>Hybrid working model and competitive reward package.</li></ul><h3>Application Process</h3><p>Robert Half has been exclusively retained by ITW Construction - Offsite Europe to manage this appointment.</p><p><strong>All applications, whether submitted directly to ITW, via job boards, or through third-party recruiters, will be redirected to Robert Half for review and management as part of the retained recruitment process.</strong></p><br><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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNjI4NDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with KML to recruit for the Payroll Clerk position.</p><p><strong>KML Job Description</strong></p><p>KML is a UK based integrated marine contractor with our own fleet, assets and labour force. With a heritage and portfolio in specialist and general merchant vessel operations, marine civil contracting and Tidal / Wave Energy Converter installations, operations and maintenance, the company has ambitious plans for growth in all three of these subsectors.</p><p>KML specialises in shoreline, coastal and offshore marine services with a wealth of amphibious and heavy lifting experience ranging from marine renewable energy construction projects to project cargo, marine civil engineering, subsea and salvage operations and many more offshore and specialist marine services.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position: Payroll & Timesheet Controller</strong></p><p>This is a brand new, dynamic role for a highly motivated, adaptable, and resourceful individual with strong payroll & administration experience. As a key part of the Finance Team, the primary function of this role is to provide payroll administration support to the Finance Manager and the Company in a wide range of aspects. You will need to be pro-active in your approach, good at working under pressure, and capable of working to tight deadlines. You will be practically minded with strong organisational skill set. Must be diligent and accurate. Manage own time and prioritise workload.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Relationships:</strong></p><p>You will report directly to the Finance Manager, and liaise with other managers/colleagues where necessary to complete projects and tasks to challenging timescales.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Typical Duties and Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>General Support to Finance Manager & Team, including:</p><ul><li>Perform efficient, accurate Payroll Processing, both Weekly & Monthly,</li><li>Take ownership of the Timesheet database across the whole company, including sub-contractors,</li><li>Checking of Timesheets, ensuring all information is provided and correctly filled out,</li><li>Chasing outstanding or late submissions of timesheets,</li><li>Processing of weekly & monthly Pension submissions and reconciling back to the accounts.</li><li>Liaison with the Projects Team to ensure all time is captured, processed, and reported as required, and in timely fashion,</li><li>Liaising with the heads of departments regarding payroll related items, such as, Salary increases, new starters, payment of Banked/TOIL days,</li><li>Working with the team to continuously develop new and evolving processes & procedures, assist with any in-house training of staff to support this,</li><li>Reviewing staff benefits which includes but are not limited to BiK calculations, Holiday Entitlements, TOIL/Banked Shifts & Hours,</li><li>Support HR & Finance with Administrative duties, including preparation for Yearly Audits.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Personal Qualities:</strong></p><p>A high degree of confidence, common sense and initiative are required for this role along with exceptional numeracy. Diligent and accurate, you will be comfortable managing your own time and prioritising your workload. The ability to learn, to communicate effectively with team members and to be flexible in all areas of the business is essential; you must thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-moving marine organisation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Desirable attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Computer literate</li><li>Strong IT skills - ability to use Word, Excel, Outlook and SAGE Payroll to a high level,</li><li>Experience with Timesheet Management</li><li>Experience surrounding Pensions,</li><li>Experience surrounding BIK & other HMRC payroll related elements,</li><li>Attention to detail and strong organisation, communication and analytical skills,</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The position will include: </strong></p><ul><li>Full time hours nominal 5 days in 7, nominally 9.00am - 5.00pm - at times flexible to suit your workload. No overtime or hourly rates are payable other than in exceptional circumstances at company discretion</li><li>Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa</li><li>Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays</li><li>Development and training plan: KML is committed to continuing personal and professional development. We will look to your continuation of this and will agree a training plan with you</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Please note that any external CVs sent directly to the client will be forwarded to Robert Half for review.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy44NTAyNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Manchester (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function.</p><p> </p><p>For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODcyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Internal Audit Manager - IT | Major Infrastructure & Energy | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £76,000-£86,000 + Bonus + Benefits | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK infrastructure and energy organisation with a diverse and evolving operational landscape.</p><p> </p><p>As the business continues to evolve, its Internal Audit function is growing, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager - IT to join a high-impact team and help strengthen technology governance, risk management and internal controls.</p><p> </p><p>This is a hands-on management role where you'll lead multiple audit engagements across IT governance, cyber security, digital transformation and technology risk. You'll oversee audit quality, manage and develop audit professionals, and work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, evidence-based insight that supports decision-making and strengthens the control environment.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Internal Audit Manager - IT, you'll take ownership of technology-focused audit engagements from planning through to reporting and action tracking, ensuring work is delivered to a consistently high standard.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>You'll oversee multiple audits, review findings and recommendations, and act as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Alongside managing and developing the Senior Internal Auditor, you'll work with co-sourced providers and contribute to the ongoing development of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan.</p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity for an established IT Audit professional who combines strong technical expertise with people management, quality assurance and the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead multiple IT audit engagements, from risk assessment and planning through to fieldwork, reporting and action tracking.</li><li>Oversee audits covering IT governance, cyber security, cloud services, IT operations, data management and digital transformation.</li><li>Review audit scopes, testing strategies, evidence, findings and reports, ensuring recommendations are practical and evidence-based.</li><li>Manage, coach and develop audit professionals, including workload allocation, performance management and development planning.</li><li>Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and communicate audit findings clearly to management.</li><li>Monitor emerging technology risks, cyber threats and regulatory developments to inform audit planning.</li><li>Contribute to the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and collaborate with co-sourced providers and other assurance teams.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>At least 7 years of relevant experience leading IT internal audit engagements.</li><li>Significant IT Internal Audit experience gained within a large, complex or regulated organisation, or a Big Four professional services environment.</li><li>Experience across both IT Audit and broader Internal Audit.</li><li>Proven experience managing multiple audits simultaneously, from planning through to reporting and action follow-up.</li><li>Essential line management experience, including coaching, developing and overseeing audit professionals.</li><li>Experience reviewing and signing off audit work, challenging findings and maintaining high-quality reporting standards.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IT General Controls, cyber security, technology risk and governance frameworks.</li><li>Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001 or equivalent technology risk frameworks.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CPA or CA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£76,000-£86,000 base salary, depending on experience.</li><li>Up to 10% annual bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working- 2-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>28 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years, plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase additional annual leave.</li><li>Pension scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution.</li><li>Private healthcare and additional health, financial wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an opportunity to step into a management role where you can shape audit delivery, influence senior stakeholders and play a meaningful part in strengthening technology risk and governance.</p><p> </p><p>You'll combine hands-on audit leadership with people management and quality assurance, overseeing multiple engagements while helping develop the wider Internal Audit function.</p><p> </p><p>For an established IT Audit Manager looking to take ownership of a broader audit programme, work across complex technology risks and develop their leadership experience, this is an excellent next step.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMDE2NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Audit Senior</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hoddesdon,<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 - £50,000 + Benefits<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, office-based (5 days per week)<br /><strong>Hours:</strong> 35-hour week | Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-5:00pm | Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit Senior to join a well-established and growing independent accountancy practice with a strong reputation across Hoddesdon.</p><p>The successful candidate will currently be working in, or have previous experience within, UK accountancy practice and will enjoy working in a hands-on role within a collaborative, owner-managed firm. This position is ideally suited to someone who is confident managing audit assignments, building client relationships and contributing to a small, close-knit team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">With a portfolio of circa 100 audit clients, the firm works with a broad range of owner-managed businesses, including solicitor firms and FCA-regulated organisations, providing high-quality audit and advisory services.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the Directors, you will take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments from start to finish while building strong client relationships.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role is approximately <strong>70% Audit and 30% Accounts</strong>, offering exposure to a varied client portfolio including:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Statutory audits</li><li>Solicitors' Accounts Rules (SRA) audits</li><li>Client money audits</li><li>FCA-regulated entities</li><li>Owner-managed businesses across a range of sectors</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Planning, leading and completing external audits.</li><li>Attending client sites and managing assignments from planning through to completion.</li><li>Preparing statutory accounts and supporting working papers.</li><li>Supervising and reviewing the work of junior team members.</li><li>Supporting and mentoring trainees and apprentices.</li><li>Working closely with Managers and Directors to deliver a high-quality client service.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be successful, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Be ACA or ACCA qualified, recently qualified, or a strong Qualified by Experience (QBE) candidate.</li><li>Have a background within UK accountancy practice.</li><li>Have solid external audit experience and be capable of managing audits independently.</li><li>Be confident planning audits and delivering assignments with minimal supervision.</li><li>Enjoy working directly with clients and developing long-term professional relationships.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of <strong>£40,000 - £50,000</strong>, depending on experience.</li><li>35-hour working week.</li><li>Monday to Thursday: <strong>9:00am - 5:00pm</strong>.</li><li>Friday finish at <strong>4:00pm</strong>.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.</li><li>People's Pension.</li><li>Full study support for ACA/ACCA students where applicable, including tuition fees and study leave for first exam attempts.</li><li>Long-term career progression within a well-established and growing practice.</li><li>Modern offices in a convenient location close to public transport.</li></ul><h2>About the Firm</h2><p>The practice has built an excellent reputation through long-standing client relationships and continued growth. With an experienced leadership team and a collaborative working environment, this is an excellent opportunity for an Audit Senior looking to join a stable, successful firm and play an important role in its continued development.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjQ5MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Fund Accounting Manager | Real Estate & Investment Management | Central London | £60,000-£64,000 | 12-Month FTC</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading international investment management business to recruit a Fund Accounting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role. <strong>The role is available to start within the next month, so candidates will need to be immediately available or currently serving their notice period.</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified accountant, ideally ACA qualified, who has trained within audit and gained experience auditing investment management businesses, funds or asset management clients.</p><p> </p><p>The role sits within a specialist finance team and provides broad exposure across fund accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, financial controls and client reporting. You will work closely with fund managers, asset managers, clients and external service providers, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move from audit into a broad fund accounting role.</p><p> </p><p>The position would suit someone who has developed a strong understanding of financial reporting and controls through auditing funds or asset management clients and is now looking to take greater ownership of the numbers, develop their stakeholder management skills and gain direct exposure to the investment management environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Reviewing monthly and quarterly financial reporting for a portfolio of UK and European real estate funds, ensuring accuracy, quality and timely delivery.</li><li>Reviewing financial statements and challenging accounting treatments to ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant fund reporting requirements.</li><li>Presenting financial reporting to clients, responding to queries and building strong, long-term stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating reconciling items and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained across the funds.</li><li>Overseeing VAT and CIS reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and filing requirements.</li><li>Acting as a key finance contact for fund teams, asset managers, operations teams and clients, providing technical accounting and financial support.</li><li>Working closely with third-party administrators, external auditors, tax advisers and other service providers to ensure high-quality delivery.</li><li>Coordinating year-end audit processes, managing technical queries and ensuring recommendations arising from external reviews are addressed.</li><li>Supporting the financial management of funds through cash flow monitoring, financial governance and operational oversight.</li><li>Leading the financial onboarding of new clients and mandates, helping to establish appropriate reporting processes, controls and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Supporting tender processes and the appointment of new external service providers where required.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Newly qualified accountant (ACA qualified).</li><li>Audit-trained with experience auditing funds, asset management or investment management clients.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles and financial controls, ideally with exposure to IFRS.</li><li>Experience working with asset management, investment management, real estate, funds.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills and the ability to understand and challenge financial reporting.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credible relationships with clients, fund managers, asset managers and external advisers.</li><li>Commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in developing beyond a traditional audit role.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Direct exposure to UK and European real estate funds and investment management.</li><li>Broad responsibility across financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, cash flow and client reporting.</li><li>Significant stakeholder exposure, working closely with fund managers, asset managers, clients and senior finance professionals.</li><li>The opportunity to develop commercially and build experience beyond a traditional external audit environment.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified auditor looking to make the move into industry and develop a career within fund accounting and investment management.</p><p> </p><p>If you have spent your training contract auditing asset management or investment management clients, this role offers the opportunity to take the knowledge you have developed in audit and apply it directly within a specialist finance environment.</p><p>You'll gain exposure to real estate funds, financial reporting, IFRS, financial controls, client relationships and fund operations, while working closely with experienced finance and investment professionals.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMzQ5NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Finance Manager to join a chain of hotels and event spaces based in London.</p><p>Supporting the business and multiple locations this role will involve:</p><ul><li>Monthly close within five working days for every entity, plus monthly and quarterly financial reporting to the board with clear commentary on performance, variances, and forward risks.</li><li>Weekly rolling 13-week cash forecast, monthly P&L reforecast, and group working capital management, including the deposit ledger and intercompany balances.</li><li>The annual budget process across the group, built with each GM and the leadership team.</li><li>Hotel performance reporting on a departmental basis, with RevPAR, GOPPAR, GOP, payroll cost, and F&B GP visible at each site.</li><li>You will partner with each GM on the financial performance of their site.</li><li>Rebuild the management P&L and put in place the supporting trackers to expose profitability across departments, menus, products, and event types.</li><li>The financial control environment: controls, invoice standards, audit readiness, the year-end audit relationship across all five entities, and the group's regulatory, licensing, and insurance obligations. Statutory and tax compliance for all five entities VAT across a multi-rate environment, corporation tax, PAYE and NI, franchise reporting and royalty compliance.</li><li>Manage the relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and HMRC.</li><li>Payroll oversight across the group, including tronc administration and compliance with the Employment Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. </li></ul><p>Details:</p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 DOE</li><li>5 days onsite</li><li>Travel to different location</li><li>Benefits</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/SGFubmFoLlN6eW1hbnNraS4zNzEyMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-path-to-node="0"><strong data-path-to-node="0" data-index-in-node="0">Job Title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p data-path-to-node="1"><strong data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="0">Location:</strong> Cambridge (Hybrid / On-site)</p><p data-path-to-node="2"><strong data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Position Type:</strong> Part-Time (20 hours per week)</p><p data-path-to-node="3"><strong data-path-to-node="3" data-index-in-node="0">Arrangement:</strong> Flexible schedule (Ideally split across 5 days, e.g., 4 hours per day)</p><p data-path-to-node="4"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="4">Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 FTE (Pro-rata depending on experience)</p><p data-path-to-node="5"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="5">Recruitment Partner:</strong> Robert Half</p><h3 data-path-to-node="7"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="7">About the Role</strong></h3><p data-path-to-node="8">Robert Half is currently partnering with a business based in Cambridge to recruit a hands-on, detail-oriented <strong data-index-in-node="123" data-path-to-node="8">Finance Manager</strong> on a part-time basis.</p><p data-path-to-node="9">Reporting directly to the Fractional Finance Director and Managing Director, you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations, compliance, and month-end duties while leading a small administrative team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled finance professional seeking a flexible 20-hour working week with a collaborative local employer.</p><h3 data-path-to-node="11"><strong data-path-to-node="11" data-index-in-node="0">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="12"><li><p data-path-to-node="12,0,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,0,0">Day-to-Day Operations:</strong> Monitor personal and departmental accounts inboxes, handle general accounting inquiries, and maintain bank control.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,1,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,1,0">Transactional & Reconciliations:</strong> Post payment and receipt transactions to Sage 200, manage HSBC current, EUR, and USD bank reconciliations, and perform full balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,2,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,2,0">Credit Control & Cash Management:</strong> Manage cash collections, maintain credit control, and refine overdue debt escalation processes.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,3,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,3,0">Payroll & Pensions:</strong> Prepare monthly payroll via Sage Payroll, manage Aegon pension contributions, and arrange PAYE/NI and VAT payments to HMRC.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,4,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,4,0">Month-End & Stock Oversight:</strong> Post month-end journals, review aged creditors, oversee the stock counting process, and report on slow-moving/obsolete inventory to executive leadership.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,5,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,5,0">Team Leadership & Support:</strong> Line manage, mentor, and provide cover for the Operations & Finance Administrator and Sales Administrator.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="12,6,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="12,6,0">Process Improvement & Audit Support:</strong> Assist the Finance Director with annual budgets and audit preparations, while proactively reviewing customer onboarding and credit processes.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="14"><strong data-path-to-node="14" data-index-in-node="0">Key Requirements & Experience</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="15"><li><p data-path-to-node="15,0,0">Strong hands-on accounting background, ideally with experience using <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="69">Sage 200</strong> and <strong data-path-to-node="15,0,0" data-index-in-node="82">Sage Payroll</strong>.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,1,0">Proven track record handling transactional finance, month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and HMRC returns.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,2,0">Prior experience line managing or supervising direct reports.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,3,0">High level of commercial acumen with the ability to review and improve credit control and onboarding workflows.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="15,4,0">Strong communication skills to manage queries across internal teams, external suppliers, and senior management.</p></li></ul><h3 data-path-to-node="17"><strong data-path-to-node="17" data-index-in-node="0">Working Pattern & Benefits</strong></h3><ul data-path-to-node="18"><li><p data-path-to-node="18,0,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,0,0">Hours:</strong> 20 hours per week.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="18,1,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,1,0">Schedule:</strong> Flexible setup, with a preference for 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="18,2,0"><strong data-index-in-node="0" data-path-to-node="18,2,0">Competitive Pro-Rata Salary:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 full-time equivalent, dependent on experience.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI3NjYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>An opportunity has arisen for an experienced revenue accounting leader to take ownership of a global Revenue function within a large, complex international organisation.</p><p>This is a senior leadership role combining technical accounting expertise, global process ownership and transformation. You will lead an established centralised Revenue team, ensuring robust revenue recognition, effective financial controls and consistent processes across multiple geographies, while supporting continued business growth and integration activity.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Global Order to Cash, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Operations, FP&A, Legal and IT, playing a key role in the ongoing development of a global finance operations function.</p><p>The role</p><ul><li>Lead and develop the global Revenue function, balancing effective day-to-day delivery with continuous improvement.</li><li>Own global revenue recognition policies, processes and controls, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS 15 and ASC 606.</li><li>Provide technical guidance on complex customer contracts, commercial arrangements, pricing structures and new service offerings.</li><li>Take responsibility for month-end and quarter-end revenue close, working closely with FP&A on forecasting and reporting.</li><li>Drive global process standardisation, automation and the effective use of finance technology.</li><li>Lead the continued transition of revenue accounting activities into a centralised global finance operation, with a transformation programme extending into 2027.</li><li>Oversee financial controls, SOX readiness, audit requirements, SLAs and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with Group Finance, IT and other stakeholders on acquisition due diligence, purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and practical solutions to complex accounting challenges.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You will be an established revenue accounting leader with the technical credibility to navigate complex revenue recognition matters and the leadership capability to develop a global function.</p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>10+ years of relevant accounting experience, including at least five years leading a Revenue function.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15 and ASC 606, with experience applying revenue recognition principles to complex commercial arrangements.</li><li>Experience operating within a global Shared Services or Global Business Services environment.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, SOX requirements, audit and governance.</li><li>A proven track record of leading global process improvement, transformation and standardisation initiatives.</li><li>Experience with major finance and ERP systems; exposure to Oracle PPM, FinancialForce/Certinia or Maconomy would be advantageous.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing teams within a complex, international business.</li><li>The ability to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies.</li><li>A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach, translating strategic priorities into measurable operational improvements.</li></ul><p>A relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is expected. A professional accounting qualification or equivalent advanced qualification would be advantageous. Occasional international travel will be required.</p><p>This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping a global Revenue function at an important stage of its development. You will combine ownership of an established operation with the opportunity to influence how revenue accounting processes, systems and controls evolve as the business continues to grow and integrate new acquisitions.</p><p>For an experienced revenue leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and technical level, this role offers significant international exposure, senior stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to deliver lasting improvements across a global finance environment.</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjQ5NDQwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a leading investment management business focused investment opportunities across international markets. With continued growth and expansion across multiple jurisdictions, the organisation is seeking an experienced Group Treasury Manager to lead the development of its group-wide treasury function and support its long-term strategic ambitions.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity within a highly regarded Corporate Finance team, reporting directly to senior finance leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening treasury governance, liquidity management, banking relationships, forecasting capability and treasury reporting across a complex international group structure.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will take ownership of the Group Treasury function, helping to design and implement a scalable treasury operating model that supports continued business growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, Operations and Executive leadership, you will drive best practice treasury management, enhance financial controls and deliver valuable insight to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a broad and commercially focused position that combines treasury expertise, governance, process improvement and strategic influence within a dynamic and growing international business.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and enhancement of a scalable, best-in-class Group Treasury function.</li><li>Develop and maintain treasury policies covering liquidity, investments, risk management and governance.</li><li>Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning and funding requirements across the Group.</li><li>Support financing initiatives, working capital requirements and strategic growth opportunities.</li><li>Build forecasting models and scenario analysis covering acquisitions, refinancing, dividends and stressed liquidity events.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships, banking platforms, mandates and payment controls.</li><li>Monitor treasury risks including liquidity, counterparty, foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.</li><li>Lead treasury reporting for senior management, Executive Committee and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Drive automation, process optimisation and improvements to treasury systems and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for treasury-related internal audit, external audit and regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACT qualified or equivalent treasury professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Proven treasury leadership experience gained within a corporate, financial services, investment management or multi-entity environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and treasury reporting.</li><li>Experience developing treasury policies, governance frameworks and internal controls.</li><li>Strong understanding of banking operations, treasury systems and payment controls.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.</li><li>Commercially minded with a proactive approach to driving change and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong analytical and modelling skills, with advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience operating within an international group structure would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £100,000</li><li>Annual performance bonus</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Exposure to senior executive stakeholders</li><li>Significant opportunity to shape and develop a growing treasury function</li><li>Dynamic, collaborative and high-performing environment </li></ul><p>This represents an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious treasury professional seeking to take ownership of a strategically important function within a growing international investment management business. To learn more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjYwMDM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in partnership with a private equity backed business based in Bristol to recruit a Risk Assurance Manager on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role that will join an ambitious business to ensure internal controls, risk framework and internal audit robustness.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a unique opportunity to own the design and ongoing improvement of risk and internal controls across the business, whilst maintaining day to day areas of control testing, documentation and reporting within the audit cycle, you will also lead in the implementation and development of AI tools and drive process improvement through adoption of technology.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Risk Assurance Manager role will offer a highly competitive salary alongside company bonus and excellent benefits. The role is offered on a hybrid basis (1-2 days on site) with further potential flexibility for candidates coming from further afield.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you have a background in audit/assurance and are used to working in a fast-paced environment whilst driving change and process improvement within internal controls and risk, this highly visible and progressive role could be the one for you!</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key responsibilities include</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Lead the end to end delivery of internal audit schedule through to final delivery of reporting</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders of all levels across the business to design and implement control testing</li><li>Manipulation and analysis of data to identify and mitigate risk trends</li><li>Develop and maintain the risk register</li><li>Maintain clear working documentation and reporting to support conclusions</li><li>Work closely with ELT/Board and operational leaders to highlight risk and control areas applicable. Educate and influence for tighter internal control opportunities</li><li> Lead on the development of risk assurance tools and software alongside AI and analytical platforms</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About your experience</strong></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA), this role would suit a candidate trained through practice, but all prior experience considered</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Grounding in internal audit, risk management and internal controls</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Experience within a Private Equity backed business advantageous</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prior experience implementing process improvement through AI and associated tools</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Intermediate to advanced excel skills including data manipulation and analysis with large, complex datasets</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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci43NTkwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is supporting a growing, acquisitive business in the appointment of a Financial Accountant to join its expanding finance team in Aberdeen.</p><p>Operating across property services, maintenance, construction-related activities and infrastructure support, our client has experienced significant growth in recent years and is continuing to invest in both its people and finance function.</p><p>This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to work closely with senior finance leadership, gain exposure to a fast-paced business environment and develop towards a Finance Manager position over time.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, audit activities and wider finance operations across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of monthly and annual financial reporting</li><li>Supporting statutory accounts and year-end processes</li><li>Leading audit preparation and acting as a key contact during audit cycles</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>Providing financial insight and support to operational stakeholders</li><li>Assisting with process improvement and finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Supporting management reporting and commercial decision-making</li><li>Working closely with operational managers and directors across the business</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We're keen to speak with qualified accountants who can bring strong technical accounting skills alongside a collaborative and commercial approach.</p><p>You will ideally be:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CA qualified</li><li>Newly qualified or up to 2/3 years PQE</li><li>Looking for a first move from practice, or already working within industry</li><li>Comfortable managing audit and statutory accounting responsibilities</li><li>A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the business</li><li>Eager to develop into a broader finance leadership role</li></ul><p>Experience within audit, financial accounting or technical reporting environments would be particularly advantageous.</p><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary up to £60,000</li><li>Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days in the office)</li><li>Exposure to a high-growth business environment</li><li>Significant stakeholder interaction across operations and finance</li><li>Genuine progression towards Finance Manager level responsibilities</li><li>Supportive and collaborative leadership team</li></ul><p>If you're looking for a role that combines strong technical accounting exposure with long-term career progression in a growing organisation, we'd be delighted to hear from you.</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/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uNDY3NjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply 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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading.</p><p> </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads</li><li>Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit</li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve reporting and finance processes</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Experience producing management accounts from start to finish</li><li>Confident with balance sheet reconciliations, journals and month-end</li><li>Payroll experience, or the willingness to take ownership following training</li><li>Strong Excel skills and a proactive, organised approach</li><li>Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced professional services environment</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-55,000</li><li>4 days in office 1 day working from home</li><li>Clear progression to Financial Controller</li><li>Supportive leadership and genuine career development</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4zNzMxMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Information Security Manager - ISO27001 accreditation</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester - 4 days onsite per week<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are working with a client seeking an experienced <strong>Information Security Manager</strong> to lead and drive information security governance, risk and compliance, with a particular focus on GDPR, data protection and ISO 27001 accreditation.</p><p>This is a GRC-focused role rather than a hands-on technical security position. <strong>The successful candidate will have a proven track record of taking organisations through the ISO 27001 accreditation process from scratch</strong>, establishing the necessary frameworks, policies, controls and governance structures to achieve certification and maintain ongoing compliance.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who can combine strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to building and embedding a robust information security and data protection framework across an organisation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end implementation of ISO 27001, taking the organisation from initial assessment through to successful accreditation.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain an Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 27001 requirements and business objectives.</li><li>Own and drive the organisation's governance, risk and compliance (GRC) activities, identifying and managing information security and data protection risks.</li><li>Ensure compliance with GDPR, UK data protection legislation and relevant regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop and maintain information security policies, procedures, risk registers, control frameworks and supporting documentation.</li><li>Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments and internal audits, coordinating remediation activities to address identified weaknesses.</li><li>Prepare the organisation for external audits and certification assessments, working closely with auditors and key stakeholders.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Proven experience implementing ISO 27001 from scratch and successfully taking an organisation through to accreditation.</strong> This is a key requirement for the role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of information security governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.</li><li>A solid understanding of GDPR, UK data protection legislation and information governance.</li><li>Experience developing and embedding an ISMS, including policies, procedures, controls and audit processes.</li><li>The ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making across the organisation.</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach to building and maintaining compliance frameworks in a complex business environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professional certifications such as <strong>CISSP, CISM or ISO 27001</strong></li><li>Experience working within the utilities, infrastructure or construction sectors, particularly in complex project-based environments.</li><li>Experience managing external audits, certification bodies and ongoing ISO 27001 compliance.</li><li>The ability to translate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, business-focused solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>The Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000-£100,000 per annum, depending on experience.</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester.</li><li><strong>Working arrangement:</strong> Four days onsite per week.</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/Q2FsbHVtLlNhdW5kZXJzLjc2NDQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced <strong>Senior Finance Manager </strong>to join their finance function on a 9-month fixed term contract.</p><p>This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Manage the <strong>monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes</strong> across group entities.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with the <strong>FP&A Manager</strong> to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Develop, manage and review <strong>financial policies, systems and controls</strong>, providing guidance and support to colleagues.</p></li><li><p>Support the <strong>annual audit</strong> across the UK and international group entities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings</p></li><li><p>Ensure financial practices comply with <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102)</strong> and other relevant regulations.</p></li><li><p>Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including <strong>partial exemption treatment</strong> and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee <strong>VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.</p></li><li><p>Manage the delivery of finance processes through <strong>Virtual Finance Offices</strong> across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.</p></li><li><p>Oversee payment runs and act as the <strong>first approver for payments</strong> across the relevant entities.</p></li><li><p>Provide oversight of <strong>financial due diligence</strong> on new and existing global partners.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to <strong>financial controls, accounting processes and compliance</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a <strong>Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across <strong>month-end, statutory accounts and audit</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.</p></li><li><p>Experience working across <strong>multiple entities and/or international operations</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, knowledge of <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.</p></li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>9-month fixed term contract</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>£65,000 - 75,000 per annum </strong></p></li><li><p><strong>50% office-based in Cambridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>November 2026 start</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure</strong></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjk2Mjg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Payroll Manager for a 6 months FTC in Wiltshire</p><p>Key Duties and Responsibilities</p><p>* Manage the full monthly payroll cycle for all staff groups</p><p>* Prepare, verify and process all payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual variations, overtime, allowances and statutory payments.</p><p>* Ensure RTI submissions, statutory deductions, PAYE, National Insurance, Apprenticeship Levy and all HMRC requirements are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>* Reconcile monthly payroll reports and control accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure corrective actions are taken.</p><p>* Produce monthly and annual payroll journals for upload to the Finance system.</p><p>* Develop and maintain robust internal controls to ensure payroll integrity and audit readiness</p><p>* Maintain secure and accurate payroll records in accordance with GDPR.</p><p>* Provide support for annual statutory audit Pensions Administration</p><p>* Administer all pension schemes</p><p>* Ensure accurate contribution calculations, monthly returns and statutory submissions.</p><p>* Manage auto-enrolment processes and re-enrolment cycles in line with legislation.</p><p>* Prepare annual pension audit data, respond to auditor queries and ensure compliance with scheme rules.</p><p>* Provide guidance to employees on pension processes (not formal financial advice).</p><p>Compliance & Reporting</p><p>* Ensure all payroll and pensions processes comply with employment law, HMRC regulations</p><p>* Prepare year-end reports including P60s, P11Ds,</p><p>* Support the development and upkeep of payroll and pensions policies and guidance, ensuring best practice and continuous improvement.</p><p>* Lead a review and redesign of payroll workflows to eliminate manual steps and improve efficiency</p><p>* Assist with system changes, upgrades, or implementation of new payroll or HRIS solutions where required.</p><p>* Develop and maintain efficient workflows, checklists and controls to ensure robust payroll governance.</p><p>* Collaborate with HR, Finance and IT to optimise data flows and system integration Stakeholder Support</p><p>* Act as the primary point of contact for payroll and pensions queries from staff.</p><p>* Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, IT and departmental managers to support payroll-related activity. </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zNzA2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yODAwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading international business in Cambridge to recruit a Financial Accountant, offering an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to develop their expertise in complex group reporting and technical accounting.</p><p> </p><p>With a competitive salary of <strong>£55,000-£60,000, a 50% office-based working arrangement and an outstanding benefits package</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Reporting to the Group Reporting Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of group financial statements, external audit, consolidation adjustments and acquisition-related accounting. You will also gain valuable exposure to technical accounting under IFRS within a SOX-controlled environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the preparation of year-end group financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors, providing supporting documentation and assisting with audit queries throughout the year-end process.</li><li>Support the accuracy, completeness and documentation of fixed and variable consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Perform detailed data analysis to support the calculation and validation of consolidation adjustments.</li><li>Assist with the calculation and assessment of accounting adjustments relating to acquisitions, divestments and other group transactions.</li><li>Contribute to technical accounting activities, applying IFRS principles across a complex group structure.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>You will be a practice-trained ACA or ACCA qualified accountant, with experience gained within a Big Four, Top 10 or other reputable audit practice. You may also have experience working within a large, complex corporate environment.</p><p>Ideally, you will bring:</p><ul><li>Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles.</li><li>Experience working with complex financial statements, consolidations or group reporting.</li><li>The ability to analyse financial data and apply sound technical accounting judgement.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organisation and documentation skills.</li><li>Experience within a SOX-controlled environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why consider this opportunity?</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, practice-trained accountant looking to build on their audit and financial reporting experience within a large international business.</p><p>You will gain exposure to complex group reporting, acquisitions, consolidation and technical accounting, while working closely with an engaging and experienced finance team. For someone looking to take the next step in their career, this role offers a strong combination of technical development, commercial exposure and an attractive overall 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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuODU1MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, purpose-driven organisation in Didcot as they look to appoint a Finance Manager. Reporting directly into the COO, you will lead the day-to-day finance function and play a key part in maintaining strong financial management, control and assurance across the business.</p><p>This is a standout opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants real ownership, visibility at senior level and the chance to shape a finance function in a small, friendly and high-performing team.</p><p><strong>Job title:</strong> Finance Manager</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Didcot (hybrid, 2 days a week in the office)</p><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function, giving clear, timely financial advice to the COO and wider leadership team</li><li>Own the monthly management accounts, cash flow reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process, working closely with budget holders</li><li>Manage financial reporting and compliance for grant funding, working with key partners and monitoring expenditure</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and cash management, maintaining robust financial controls</li><li>Lead the year-end process and external audit, including the statutory accounts and annual report</li><li>Prepare financial papers, dashboards and analysis for the Board and Audit and Finance Committee</li><li>Manage and develop a Finance Analyst, setting priorities and quality standards</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for the outsourced IT provider, monitoring performance and supporting cyber security and business continuity</li><li>Improve finance policies, systems and processes, and contribute to risk management and business planning</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience of producing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end working papers</li><li>Proven experience of managing, supporting or developing finance staff</li><li>Excellent analytical and modelling skills, including advanced Excel</li><li>A confident communicator who can present to senior leaders, trustees and non-finance colleagues</li><li>A self-starting, organised and collaborative approach, comfortable in a small, fast-paced environment</li><li>Desirable: experience of not-for-profit, research or grant-funded accounting, Xero or a similar cloud-based system, and working with external auditors</li><li>Desirable: experience of overseeing an outsourced IT service or managed service provider</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £65,000</li><li>Hybrid working, with 2 days a week in the office (likely Tuesday and Thursday)</li><li>Training budget to support your continuing professional development</li><li>The chance to lead and shape a finance function in an organisation contributing to the UK's transition to a more sustainable future</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4wNjcxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><h2>Location:</h2><p>Worcestershire </p><h2>Contract Type:</h2><p>Interim (6 Months Initial Contract)</p><h2>Day Rate:</h2><p>Up to £550 per day INSIDE IR35</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are partnering with a growing SME to appoint an experienced Interim Finance Director to support the business through an important period of change and development. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the finance function, provide commercial insight, strengthen controls and support strategic decision-making.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring an individual who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The successful candidate will be comfortable rolling up their sleeves, improving processes and ensuring the business has the financial information required to support growth.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the day-to-day finance function and manage a small finance team.</li><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management processes.</li><li>Provide commercial support and challenge to the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Improve financial controls, processes and reporting capability.</li><li>Review working capital, cash management and profitability performance.</li><li>Lead year-end accounting activities and manage relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers.</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity and ensure robust reconciliation processes are in place.</li><li>Support operational decision-making through meaningful financial analysis and KPI reporting.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements across finance and wider business operations.</li><li>Assist with business planning, strategic initiatives and potential growth opportunities.</li></ul><h2>Key Requirements</h2><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience operating as a Finance Director, Financial Controller or Head of Finance.</li><li>Strong SME experience with the ability to work in a hands-on environment.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering finance transformation, process improvement or business change initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience managing cashflow, forecasting and working capital within growing businesses.</li><li>Comfortable leading teams and driving accountability across the finance function.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>Ideal Background</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have:</p><ul><li>Held interim finance leadership positions.</li><li>Worked within owner-managed, private equity-backed or entrepreneurial businesses.</li><li>Supported periods of growth, turnaround, restructuring or transformation.</li><li>Experience implementing systems, improving reporting and strengthening financial controls.</li><li>A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to quickly build credibility and deliver results.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to work closely with the Managing Director and leadership team.</li><li>Autonomous role with genuine influence over business decision-making.</li><li>Chance to leave a lasting impact through process improvement and commercial support.</li><li>Flexible working environment.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li></ul><p>This opportunity would suit a commercially minded Interim Finance Director who enjoys operating within fast-paced SME environments and can quickly identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen controls and support sustainable growth.</p><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzMwMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br /> <strong>Leeds City Centre | Hybrid Working</strong><br /> <strong>£65,000 - £70,000 + generous benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be supporting a global business in the search for a Finance Manager to join its UK division based in Leeds city centre, with hybrid working available.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of both financial and management accounting activities for the UK business, while supervising a small team. The role offers strong visibility across the organisation, a broad remit, and genuine career progression opportunities within a larger international group.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise, coach and develop a small finance team</li><li>Oversee the delivery of accurate and timely financial accounting for the UK division</li><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Manage statutory accounting and support audit requirements</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements</li><li>Oversee VAT returns and other regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Support cash flow management and working capital reporting</li><li>Partner with wider business stakeholders to provide financial insight and support decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Accounting Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Month-end and year-end close</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Fixed asset accounting</li><li>Accruals and prepayments</li><li>Journals and ledger reviews</li><li>Audit support</li><li>VAT and tax compliance support</li><li>Maintenance of financial controls</li><li>Financial reporting in line with group requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Management Accounting Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Variance analysis</li><li>Profit and loss reporting</li><li>Cost analysis and margin reporting</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>KPI reporting</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Performance analysis and commentary</li><li>Supporting strategic planning and decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant preferred (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager or senior finance role</li><li>Strong financial and management accounting experience</li><li>Experience supervising or mentoring staff</li><li>Strong systems skills and a proactive approach</li><li>Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global business environment</li></ul><p><strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of <strong>£65,000 - £70,000</strong></li><li>Generous benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Leeds city centre location</li><li>Excellent career progression opportunities within a global organisation</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4yODM4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with an innovative and fast-growing international business in Cambridge to recruit a Finance Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to join a dynamic, technology-driven organisation in a highly visible role with genuine influence across the finance function.</p><p>Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Finance Manager will take ownership of financial control, statutory compliance, month-end reporting and audit activities across multiple entities. Working closely with both UK and international stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting while supporting ongoing growth and process improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Owning the month-end and year-end close process across multiple entities</li><li>Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls</li><li>Managing statutory reporting, audits and regulatory compliance requirements</li><li>Acting as the key point of contact for external auditors and advisors</li><li>Supporting revenue recognition processes and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Working closely with commercial, operational and legal teams to provide financial insight and guidance</li><li>Reviewing working capital performance, debtor balances and collection activities</li><li>Supporting, mentoring and developing members of the wider finance team</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting frameworks</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Experienced in financial control, statutory reporting and compliance</li><li>Technically strong with a solid understanding of IFRS</li><li>Comfortable managing multiple entities within a complex business environment</li><li>Experienced with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP or similar</li><li>A proactive and commercially minded finance professional with strong stakeholder management skills</li><li>Able to work effectively across international teams and business functions</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience</li><li>Hybrid working with 2 days per week in Central Cambridge</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international business at an exciting stage of its development</li><li>Broad and varied role with exposure across finance, operations and commercial teams</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 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.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjIxMzE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h1 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Financial Controller</h1><p><strong>Birmingham | Up to £85,000</strong></p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham.</p><p>This is a senior finance role suited to a technically strong, qualified accountant with a proven track record in financial reporting and controls. You will work closely with the Finance Director, leading the finance function, strengthening reporting processes and providing reliable financial insight to support business performance.</p><p>We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in a large manufacturing group's reporting function or those with an audit background and strong exposure to manufacturing.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Lead month-end and quarterly reporting, ensuring accurate results are delivered to group deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Oversee financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts and year-end audits.</p></li><li><p>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including IFRS</p></li><li><p>Lead IFRS 18 implementation</p></li><li><p>Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, budgeting, rolling forecasts and capital expenditure reporting.</p></li><li><p>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets and key financial compliance activities.</p></li><li><p>Analyse financial performance, sales and margins, providing insight to support operational and strategic decisions.</p></li><li><p>Lead and develop the finance team, driving improvements in reporting, systems and processes.</p></li><li><p>Partner with senior stakeholders and deputise for the Finance Director when required.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with substantial post-qualification experience.</p></li><li><p>Strong financial reporting experience gained within a manufacturing group, ideally in a group reporting or financial control capacity.</p></li><li><p>Alternatively, an audit-trained accountant with exposure to large manufacturing businesses and a strong understanding of manufacturing finance.</p></li><li><p>Sound knowledge of financial controls, statutory reporting and audit processes.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP, MRP or group reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Confident leading a team, managing deadlines and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>A broad Financial Controller position offering ownership of financial reporting, governance and team leadership, with the opportunity to influence business performance within an established manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>If you have the manufacturing experience and reporting expertise we're looking for, contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZW1tYS5sbGV3ZWxseW4uMTk1OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">