<p></p><p>Robert Half are excited to announce and excluisve opportunity which has arisen for a Management Accountant to join a rapidly growing and highly successful South Wales business. Having expanded significantly in recent years, the organisation continues to invest in its finance function and is now looking to strengthen the team with the addition of a newly created role.</p><p>This position offers the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership, supporting financial control, management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and business performance analysis. Long-term career progression is a genuine possibility, with the business committed to developing future finance leaders.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Initially, the role will have a strong focus on management accounting and financial control, with scope to evolve into a broader commercial finance and business partnering position as the organisation continues its growth journey.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and financial control activities.</li><li>Fixed asset register management.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting and reporting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Board pack preparation.</li><li>Overhead allocations and group recharges.</li><li>Working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.</li><li>Supporting finance process improvements and system enhancement projects.</li><li>Building strong relationships with operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h2>What You'll Be Doing</h2><h3>Month-End Activities</h3><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Hire purchase accounting.</li><li>Variance analysis.</li><li>Delivering management information within a 10-day month-end timetable.</li></ul><h3>Ongoing Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Weekly cashflow forecasting.</li><li>WIP reporting and analysis.</li><li>Supporting operational teams to improve WIP conversion and cash collection.</li><li>Business partnering with multiple operational departments.</li><li>Assisting with finance transformation and system improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>The business is open to applications from:</p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) accountants.</li><li>Part-qualified accountants actively studying.</li><li>Qualified by Experience (QBE) professionals with relevant industry background.</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience within construction, contracting, maintenance, engineering, projects or a similar project-based environment.</li><li>Strong WIP accounting knowledge.</li><li>CIS experience.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts and financial analysis.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>SAP exposure.</li><li>Power BI knowledge.</li><li>Contract profitability reporting.</li><li>Housing, repairs & maintenance or social housing sector experience.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays.</li><li>Enhanced pension scheme (3% employee / 5% employer).</li><li>Free on-site parking.</li><li>Death in Service benefit.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li>Occupational sick pay.</li><li>Private medical cover (after qualifying service).</li><li>Hybrid working arrangement.</li></ul><h2>Career Development</h2><p>This is more than just a Management Accountant role. The position has been created to support a growing finance team and offers a clear pathway into Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager level positions over the coming years for the right individual.</p><p>If you're looking to join an ambitious business where you can make a real impact while developing your career, we'd love to hear from you.</p><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuNjMwMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group on a Senior Group Accountant opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a growing healthcare organisation and play a key role in supporting the continued growth and operational performance of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p> </p><p>Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the UK. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theragnostic and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>A newly created Senior Group Accountant role that will support the opening of a new site in Reading, where you will be main point of contact leading on all finance operations. The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, financial accounting, group reporting, business partnering and process improvement, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a commercially focused finance environment. You will work closely with the CFO and the wider UK finance team, senior leadership and operational stakeholders, providing accurate financial information and meaningful insight to support business decisions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, revenue, payroll, balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger integrity.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and performance analysis, providing clear commentary on financial results and variances.</li><li>Support group reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting, alongside statutory reporting, year-end audit and VAT compliance.</li><li>Provide commercial and financial insight to operational stakeholders, including KPI reporting, payor analysis, pricing and contract modelling, procurement analysis and profitability reviews.</li><li>Partner with non-finance stakeholders to improve cost control, financial understanding and business performance.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and systems, supporting continuous improvement across the organisation.</li><li>Build strong relationships across Finance, Operations and senior leadership, communicating complex financial information clearly and effectively.</li><li>This role will support the UK expansion, with several centres expected to open across the country. As a result, some travel will be required as part of the role.</li><li>The office locations will be split between Corsham (Head Office) and Reading, with weekly attendance required in each location depending on priorities of the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p> </p><p>We are looking for a qualified Accountant with at least four years' relevant experience who is ready to take on a broad and progressive role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally bring:</p><ul><li>Strong financial accounting and management accounting experience.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>A good understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, financial controls and reporting requirements.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems capability.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into meaningful commercial insight.</li><li>Experience of business partnering and communicating with non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and problem solving.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.</li><li>Experience within healthcare or a multi-site service environment would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 annual salary</li><li>Company car</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)</li><li>Pension - you will be auto-enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.</li><li>Generous Life Assurance package (10 x salary, capped at 300k)</li><li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service</li><li>Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is a newly created position offering genuine scope to shape the role, influence processes and develop alongside a growing business. You will gain exposure across the full spectrum of finance, from core financial accounting and group reporting through to commercial financial analysis, business partnering and strategic decision support.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and establish themselves as a key member of the finance team.</p><p> </p><p>If you're looking for a varied, challenging and progressive role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with commercial business partnering, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p> </p><p>Please note any direct and third party-applications shall be sent through to Patrick Chung at Robert Half.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy45OTU2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Management Accountant</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with <strong>AJ & RG Barber Ltd</strong>, a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a rich heritage and an impressive growth story. Having expanded from a £67m business to over £195m turnover in just 14 years, Barber's continues to invest in its people, systems and operations while maintaining the close-knit culture and values of a family business.</p><p>This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to join the business at a significant stage of growth and transformation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in commercial decision-making, financial reporting, data analytics and business partnering across multiple entities within the Group.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is far more than a traditional management accounting role.</p><p>You will become a trusted finance partner across the organisation, supporting operational, commercial and leadership teams with insightful analysis, costing models, pricing strategies and performance reporting. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on business performance.</p><p>With recent ERP investment and a growing focus on business intelligence, the role offers the chance to leverage tools such as <strong>Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and advanced analytics</strong> to drive better decision-making across the Group.</p><p>The culture is collaborative, relaxed and highly autonomous. Individuals are trusted to take ownership, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting and management accounting activities across multiple Group subsidiaries.</li><li>Produce insightful monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational, commercial and procurement teams to support business performance.</li><li>Develop robust costing, margin and pricing models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Deliver inventory, profitability and commercial analysis to identify opportunities and risks.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning processes.</li><li>Work extensively with Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI and data analytics tools.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives across reporting, systems and finance processes.</li><li>Support group-wide financial control, governance and reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders across Somerset and Dorset operations.</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting background.</li><li>Experience within manufacturing, FMCG, food production or a similar operational environment would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with proven business partnering capability.</li><li>Experience developing costing, pricing or financial modelling frameworks.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, ERP systems or data analytics tools.</li><li>Experience working in a multi-entity group environment.</li><li>Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy.</li><li>Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central and multi-currency reporting would be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £70,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working (typically 4 days office / 1 day home)</li><li>33 days annual leave</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme</li><li>Significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing, highly successful British manufacturing business</li><li>Strong family-business culture combined with commercial ambition and continuous investment</li></ul><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Based at the Group's headquarters near Shepton Mallet, with travel to Dorchester and Wellington sites as required.</p><p><strong>Why Join AJ & RG Barber?</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, growing business where finance is viewed as a genuine commercial partner. You'll have visibility across the wider Group, exposure to strategic projects, access to modern reporting tools and the chance to shape decision-making at every level of the organisation whilst enjoying the positive culture of a successful family-owned business.</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4yMjE3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is helping The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol, find an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope to grow into a qualified Accountant, in a business built around wellbeing, nature and community. If you have already been part of a month-end process and want more ownership, more reconciliation work and real study support, this Assistant Accountant role at The Wave could be exactly the next step you are looking for.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Process purchase ledger invoices end to end, including VAT treatment, nominal coding and supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Prepare your share of the monthly management accounts, including lead sheets, balance sheet reconciliations and journals, to a five day close</li><li>Reconcile takings from multiple payment channels each month and investigate any differences</li><li>Support periodic stock counts and help prepare stock valuation schedules and journals</li><li>Assist with year end statutory accounts, audit request packs and statistical returns</li></ul><p>As Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Finance Officer, Financial Controller and CFO, with plenty of scope to suggest and implement your own process improvements.</p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>At least two years' experience in a busy finance function, part-qualified or qualified by experience</li><li>Hands-on purchase ledger experience, including supplier statement reconciliations</li><li>Genuine month-end experience: you have prepared lead sheets, reconciliations or journals, not just supplied the numbers</li><li>Confident on Excel, including lookups, pivot tables and SUMIFS</li><li>A self-starter who asks rather than guesses, and flags anything that looks wrong</li></ul><p>This Assistant Accountant role would suit someone studying towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or ready to start.</p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit finance team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>A finance function that is actively being built, with real ownership and autonomy from day one</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul><p>Joining The Wave as Assistant Accountant means helping shape how finance works here, not just following an existing process.</p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £31,000 to £34,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support provided, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul><p>This Assistant Accountant package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and a genuine route to becoming a qualified Accountant.</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/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjA0NzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> </p><p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with DEEP Manufacturing to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position on a permanent basis to be based in Avonmouth, Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapid scale business, built from a much needed innovation within the manufacturing space. Reporting to the CFO, you will play an active role in the building of processes, controls and systems alongside people as the business grows - this role will build the foundation of a finance function in a fast paced environment.</p><p> </p><p>The Financial Controller position will play a pivotal role in establishing the finance function for DEEP Manufacturing as it transitions to a standalone entity from the group structure. You will deliver robust day-to-day finance activities whilst actively driving new and improved processes and systems.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About DEEP Manufacturing…</strong></p><p>DEEP Manufacturing specializes in the rapid production of large, high-integrity metal components. From its facilities in Bristol, UK, and Houston, U.S., it operates one of the world's largest concentrations of Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems - delivering speed, scale and quality of production.</p><p>When DEEP set out to build a new generation of subsea human habitats, it found traditional manufacturing processes fell short on total cost, lead times and material waste. DEEP Manufacturing was launched to produce underwater pressure vessels for human occupancy. Today, its capacity and capability in large metal part production is offered to other customers in any industry, anywhere in the world.</p><p><strong>The Financial Controller Role…</strong></p><ul><li>Own the monthly management accounts process and associated reporting</li><li>Balance Sheet control and reconciliations</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts and support the audit process</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing and intercompany arrangements</li><li>Support with VAT, corporation tax and other tax requirements with support of external providers</li><li>Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders within the manufacturing space guiding on performance, productivity, inventory, stock control, labour efficiency and CAPEX</li><li>Own standard costing, inventory accounting and WIP</li><li>Build scalable finance processes, ERP optimisation and adoption of necessary tools for a best in class function</li><li>As the business scales, recruit and develop a purpose built team offering clear routes for progression</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical accounting experience (UK GAAP, IFRS)</li><li>Experience within ERP optimisation and utilisation</li><li>Evidence of working within a start-up/scale up environment</li><li>Strong working knowledge of manufacturing principles and accounting</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 to £90,000 per annum base salary</li><li>20% discretionary bonus</li><li>Enhanced pension (9% employer contribution)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>On-site catering</li><li>On-site gym</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC43Njg4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Finance Analyst to join The Wave, the UK's first inland surf destination on the edge of Bristol. This newly created role is the first dedicated analytical seat in the business, working directly with the CFO and Heads of Department to get ahead of the numbers rather than reading them after the fact. It is a hands-on, commercial role rather than a technical accounting one, and there is no chartered requirement.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>Run monthly business reviews with Heads of Department across Surf, Food & Beverage, Retail, Accommodation, Camps and Events</li><li>Own variance reporting, KPI packs and written commentary on what has moved and why</li><li>Lead the annual budget process and own the rolling forecast, including trading, seasonality and capital timing</li><li>Analyse pricing, yield and capacity, including lake mix design and occupancy</li><li>Redesign and automate daily flash reporting, replacing the current manual process</li></ul><p>As Commercial Finance Analyst, you will be the primary finance user of a new data platform and a strong voice in how reporting is designed.</p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Two to five years in commercial finance, FP&A, business analysis or a similar analytical role</li><li>Demonstrable experience of budgeting and forecasting, not just reporting the result</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, building models rather than maintaining someone else's</li><li>Experience with a BI tool such as Power BI, Tableau or Qlik</li><li>Confident presenting and defending analysis in a room, including when challenged</li></ul><p>This Commercial Finance Analyst role suits someone who takes a view rather than stopping at the numbers, and who is comfortable being the only analyst in the room.</p><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>The Wave is a world-class wave pool surrounded by open water, woodland, a campsite and safari tents, on the edge of Bristol</li><li>Built around wellbeing, nature and community, with a purpose to nurture health, hope and happiness with every wave</li><li>A small, close-knit team where you will see the whole business, not one slice of it</li><li>Direct access to the Controller, CFO and Heads of Department</li><li>Guided by The Wave's values, We Are FAIR: Fun, Adventurous, Impact and Respect</li></ul><p>Coming into The Wave as Commercial Finance Analyst, you would have real ownership from day one and no existing template to inherit, with a data platform being built around the reporting you design.</p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working, with two days in the office and three days from home</li><li>30 days paid holiday, inclusive of bank holidays</li><li>Study support available for CIMA, ACCA, ACA or AAT, with the details discussed with shortlisted candidates</li><li>Free staff surf sessions, subsidised lunches and a range of discounts across food, drink and other offerings</li></ul><p>This Commercial Finance Analyst package at The Wave also includes a NEST pension and genuine scope to shape how finance reporting works across the business.</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/YWRhbS5hbGJhZHJ5LjEwMDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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> </p><p><strong>Finance Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with Proper Cornish</strong> in their recruitment of an outstanding finance analyst</p><p>Since 1988, <strong>Proper Cornish</strong> has been creating award-winning Cornish pasties and savoury pastry products from the heart of Cornwall. With over 35 years of heritage, a team of more than 260 colleagues and a vision to be the UK's preferred supplier, Proper Cornish combines traditional craftsmanship with continuous innovation. As the business continues to grow and evolve, we're looking for a commercially minded <strong>Financial Planning & Analysis Accountant</strong> to join our finance team in Bodmin.</p><p>This is a newly created opportunity with real visibility across the business, partnering closely with Sales, Operations and Senior Leadership whilst helping shape future reporting, forecasting and business intelligence capability.</p><p><strong>Why Join Proper Cornish?</strong></p><p>This is far more than a traditional reporting role, you'll take ownership of sales reporting, forecasting, budgeting and performance insight across a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment. You'll be joining an open, down-to-earth and supportive culture where personality matters just as much as technical ability. The team works collaboratively, communicates honestly and isn't afraid to show a bit of emotion and humour along the way.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll act as a key link between Finance and Sales, ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful and timely information to support decision making.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process</li><li>Producing insightful sales, margin and profitability reporting</li><li>Developing and maintaining financial models and reporting tools</li><li>Providing account-level analysis for major customers and sales managers</li><li>Managing rebate calculations, accruals and customer reporting</li><li>Supporting month-end reporting and financial analysis</li><li>Producing ad hoc commercial reporting and trend analysis</li><li>Working closely with stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Operations and Finance</li><li>Driving reporting improvements, automation and process efficiency</li><li>Supporting group reporting requirements and data development initiatives</li><li>Utilising Excel, Power BI and data tools to turn information into actionable business insight</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're open to a variety of backgrounds and welcome applications from:</p><ul><li>Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountants</li><li>Experienced part-qualified accountants with strong commercial analysis skills</li><li>First movers from practice looking for their first industry role</li><li>Second movers seeking broader commercial exposure</li></ul><p><strong>You'll ideally bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Excel skills, including Power Query and advanced data manipulation</li><li>Experience working with large datasets and complex reporting</li><li>Exposure to Power BI and business intelligence reporting</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Confidence working with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach and ability to work independently</li><li>Manufacturing, FMCG or food production experience (desirable)</li></ul><p><strong>What's in It for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £40,000 - £45,000</li><li>Annual bonus of up to 5%</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) + wider benefits</li></ul><ul><li>Great food, on us - From free staff bakes and fresh fruit to quarterly team BBQs and a subsidised canteen, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy good food with colleagues. It's a popular perk that adds to the friendly and social atmosphere across the business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>A Business Built on Values</strong></p><p>At Proper Cornish, quality, customer focus, honesty, friendliness and passion underpin everything they do. From producing over 76,000 pasties a day to supplying customers nationwide, the business combines Cornish heritage with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.</p><p>If you're an ambitious accountant who enjoys turning data into insight, partnering with stakeholders and making a genuine commercial impact, please contact me to discuss this exciting role further.</p><p>Andy Troup</p><p>Robert Half</p><p> </p><p>0117 993 5404</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4zMzExOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>TAX ACCOUNTANT - FMCG - BRACKNELL</strong><br /> <br /> Robert half are the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, investor backed FMCG manufacturing business that due to international expansion, are seeking a confident, technically proficient and commercially focused Tax Accountant to coordinate the and deliver both direct, indirect and transfer pricing calculations and advisory services for the UK entities.</p><p><br /> This role would suit a tax accountant / tax assistant that is looking to develop and grow with an organisation, has understanding and exposure to a variety of tax / VAT challenges, is s self starter and is happy with 1-2 days in office per week.</p><p><br /> <strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>VAT Compliance:</strong></li><ul><li>Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax laws and deadlines.</li><li>Reconcile VAT accounts and investigate variances or anomalies.</li><li>Monitor changes in VAT legislation and advise the business on implications.</li></ul><li><strong>Plastic tax compliance</strong></li><ul><li>Prepare, review and submit plastic tax returns</li><li>Monitoring changes in Plastic tax law</li></ul><li><strong>Year-End Tax Disclosure:</strong></li><ul><li>Support the preparation of the year-end tax disclosure in accordance with relevant IFRS accounting standards</li><li>Collaborate with the finance team and external auditors during year-end close and audits.</li><li>Ensure appropriate documentation and reconciliation of tax and deferred tax balances.</li></ul><li><strong>Annual Tax Returns:</strong></li><ul><li>Liaise with external tax advisors in the process of corporate tax returns preparation.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete tax records and supporting documentation.</li></ul><li><strong>General Tax Support:</strong></li><ul><li>Assist with tax audits, assessments, and inquiries from tax authorities.</li><li>Support transfer pricing documentation and other compliance requirements.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and automation of tax processes where applicable.</li></ul></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £45,000 and £65,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A company wide performance related bonus</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>A fun, positive and friendly work environment where you are given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table.</li><li>Work from home up to 3 days per week</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNjQwMDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Group Tax Analyst - Interim Contract</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell, Berkshire<br /><strong>Rate:</strong> £400 per day<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> Initial 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months<br /><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3-month interim contract, with potential for extension.</p><p>This is a key role providing cover within the Group Tax function, working closely with the Group Head of Tax and wider Finance teams across the UK and Europe.</p><p>The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, take ownership of key tax accounting and reporting activities, and provide immediate support across a broad range of UK and international tax matters.</p><p>This would suit an experienced Corporate Tax / Tax Accounting professional with previous in-house experience who is comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Support UK corporate tax compliance and reporting activities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and support monthly, quarterly and year-end tax reporting.</p></li><li><p>Prepare tax disclosures for statutory accounts and management reporting.</p></li><li><p>Assist with corporate tax budgeting and forecasting.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and calculate management fees and support associated tax considerations.</p></li><li><p>Assist with transfer pricing projects, documentation and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Support Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns.</p></li><li><p>Undertake CFC analysis and support international tax activities.</p></li><li><p>Manage and support UK corporation tax quarterly instalment payments.</p></li><li><p>Support US quarterly corporate tax reporting.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with Finance teams across the UK and Europe on corporate tax matters.</p></li><li><p>Provide support and analysis on international taxation issues, including transfer pricing.</p></li><li><p>Support tax activities relating to acquisitions, business transfers and wider transformation projects.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) across the European group.</p></li><li><p>Provide support across VAT and employment tax matters where required.</p></li><li><p>Assist the Group Head of Tax with ad hoc tax projects and strategic initiatives.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>We are looking for someone who can quickly understand an existing tax environment and become a valuable member of the team.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p>Strong experience in <strong>UK corporate tax</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Previous <strong>in-house / industry experience</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong tax accounting and reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across international tax matters.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>transfer pricing, CFC and/or CbCR</strong>.</p></li><li><p>ACA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent qualification.</p></li><li><p>Excellent analytical and numerical skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, commercially minded approach.</p></li><li><p>The ability to work independently and make an immediate contribution.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with <strong>ONESOURCE Corporate Tax and/or BPC</strong> would be advantageous.</p><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li><p>£400 per day</p></li><li><p>Initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend to 6 months</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in Bracknell, 3 days remotely</p></li><li><p>Immediate / ASAP start</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work closely with the Group Head of Tax</p></li><li><p>Broad exposure to UK and international corporate tax</p></li><li><p>High-impact interim assignment within an established Group Finance function</p></li></ul><p><strong>If you are an experienced corporate tax professional who can hit the ground running and is available at short notice, we'd be keen to hear from you.</strong></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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy43MTI1Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Corporate Tax and VAT Accountant on behalf of a large service and sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Corporate Tax and VAT Accountant you will play a key role in supporting the UK business and international sites with full compliance Statutory requirements and Corporate Tax and VAT. You will be the go to expert for all things Corporate Tax and VAT and help with end to end processes to ensure seamless compliance and reporting for the business. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing <strong>VAT submissions</strong> - gathering information, preparing returns, and liaising with external advisors.</li><li>Leading <strong>UK Corporate Tax</strong> reporting, including R&D, Patent Box, PSA, and P11D compliance.</li><li>Supporting annual <strong>corporation tax returns</strong>, ensuring accuracy, minimizing liabilities, and coordinating payments to HMRC.</li><li>Partnering with <strong>HMRC</strong> on corporate tax matters, including correspondence, negotiations, and approvals.</li><li>Assisting with <strong>month-end and year-end close</strong>, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have experience across Corporation Tax and VAT and be a Part Qualified or Qualified Accountant/Tax Specialist. This is an excellent newly created opportunity to join a <strong>global leader in its industry</strong> where innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice are at the heart of everything they do.</p><p>Company.</p><p>You'll join a <strong>dynamic, global organisation</strong> where your expertise will shape the financial success of regional and international operations. Expect an environment that values <strong>continuous improvement</strong>, <strong>professional growth</strong>, and <strong>team collaboration</strong>.</p><p>Salary and Benefits.</p><p>Role of Corporate Tax and VAT accountant in Milton Keynes is working on a Hybrid basis and offering a salary of up to 50K + Excellent Benefits - Potentially more for the right candidate.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTQ5MzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul><p>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today.</p><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Management Accountant to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and supporting schedules in accordance with current accounting and tax legislation</li><li>Direct day-to-day cash management and forecasting</li><li>Preparation of supporting information for the annual audit</li><li>Support the production of periodic budgets and forecasts</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation, internal procedure review and audit of compliance</li><li>Management of customer and supplier rebates</li><li>Monthly balance sheet reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA first mover from a top 10 practice or CIMA/ACCA qualified from industry</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Ability to report financial data clearly and concisely</li><li>Self-motivated individual with strong customer focus</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills being able to communicate and influence across all levels of the business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus, hybrid remote working and wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi43ODE4Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Tax Manager - Financial Services</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Coventry</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An established <strong>financial services organisation</strong> is looking to appoint an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to take ownership of key tax reporting, compliance and planning activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong tax professional to join an established financial services business, working closely with senior stakeholders, external advisors and wider group teams. You will have genuine ownership of the tax function, with the opportunity to influence processes, identify efficiencies and play a key role in managing tax risk across the business.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take responsibility for a broad range of tax activities across the UK, providing technical expertise and ensuring all reporting and compliance requirements are met.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading UK tax reporting, including VAT, Intrastat, Corporation Tax and relevant employee-related taxes</li><li>Preparing accurate and timely tax information for month-end, statutory and internal reporting</li><li>Managing transfer pricing documentation, including Local File requirements and reporting</li><li>Acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, HMRC, external tax advisors and third-party providers</li><li>Monitoring changes in UK tax legislation and assessing their impact on the business</li><li>Supporting tax planning opportunities, including capital allowance optimisation and tax-efficient structures</li><li>Providing specialist tax input into new products, projects and business initiatives</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve tax processes, controls and reporting</li><li>Supporting the development of the wider finance team and providing guidance to the Tax Accountant</li><li>Ensuring tax risks are identified, managed and appropriately reported</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will be a qualified finance or tax professional with strong technical knowledge and experience within <strong>financial services</strong>. You will be commercially minded, analytical and confident working with stakeholders across an international organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Ideally, you will have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>A relevant qualification such as <strong>ICAEW, ACCA, CTA or ATT</strong></li><li>Strong UK Corporation Tax experience, including complex computations and capital allowances</li><li>Experience working within <strong>financial services</strong>, ideally within an international organisation</li><li>Knowledge of VAT, or a strong interest in developing your VAT expertise</li><li>Strong UK tax compliance experience</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>A high level of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues</li><li>Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li>Experience with automation tools</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>Up to 10% company bonus</li><li>25 days' holiday, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits</li><li>Private healthcare and dental cover</li></ul><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified tax professional with <strong>financial services experience</strong> to take ownership of a broad UK tax remit within an established international organisation, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and the wider group.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMzQ1ODQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is seeking a commercially minded Management Accountant to join a growing Finance function within a business in Glasgow.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a broad role offering exposure to both the financial and operational sides of the organisation. The successful candidate will take ownership of a range of month-end, reporting and financial control activities, while working closely with colleagues across the wider business to understand performance, manage costs and support informed decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role would suit an ambitious accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and is keen to develop their commercial understanding. As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, there will be opportunities to broaden your responsibilities, contribute to improvements within the Finance function and progress your career.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Take ownership of the monthly reporting process for a number of areas of the business, ensuring management information is delivered accurately and on schedule.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Complete regular balance sheet reviews and reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies and ensuring supporting records are maintained.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Assist with the organisation's indirect and direct tax requirements, including VAT submissions and supporting wider corporation tax activity.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Monitor balances between group entities and ensure intercompany transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Support the year-end close process by preparing schedules, providing information for audit and assisting with statutory reporting requirements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Maintain forward-looking cash flow information, helping the business understand upcoming funding and liquidity requirements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Work alongside budget holders to track financial performance, investigate variances and contribute to ongoing forecasting activity.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Prepare and record payroll-related journals, ensuring costs are appropriately allocated between projects and overhead functions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Build effective relationships with operational, procurement, commercial, production and supply chain colleagues, providing financial analysis and insight where required.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Maintain accurate records of capital expenditure and fixed assets, including the calculation and recording of depreciation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Take responsibility for month-end adjustments including accruals, prepayments, lease accounting and related journals.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Assist with reporting across multiple currencies, including monitoring foreign exchange movements and processing intercompany recharges.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Compile financial information required for grant applications and claims, working with relevant external organisations as necessary.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Act as a key finance contact for external auditors and professional advisers, supporting work relating to audit, taxation, transfer pricing and other financial matters.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Look for opportunities to strengthen existing processes, improve the quality of management information and enhance financial controls.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Provide additional support to the senior Finance team and assist with wider projects and ad hoc requirements as the business develops.</p><h3>Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Experience</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Part-qualified or recently qualified accountant, ideally studying towards or qualified through ACCA, CIMA or ICAS, with approximately 3-5 years' relevant management accounting experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Strong understanding of month-end accounting, budgeting, forecasting and analysing financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Comfortable working with established ERP/accounting platforms. Experience with systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or similar would be advantageous.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Experience within an international or multi-entity organisation would be beneficial.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Previous exposure to stock, inventory accounting or a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">· Confident communicating financial information to colleagues outside of Finance and building effective relationships across the business.</p><p>· Strong analytical ability with a methodical approach and high level of accuracy.</p><p>Salary for this role will sit in a range of £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uODU1MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing international business on a 12 month fixed-term contract.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a hands-on accounting role with a strong focus on process improvement, standardisation and automation. The business is investing in new operating models, AI and technology, and is looking for someone who can help make finance processes more efficient and scalable.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be responsible for a portfolio of UK and international entities, supporting month-end and group accounting while identifying and implementing improvements.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Salary: £50k-£65k. </p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Management and subsidiary accounting across multiple entities.</li><li>Month-end journals, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Working with AP/AR teams and local accountants.</li><li>Supporting VAT, statutory and tax requests.</li><li>Assisting with financial statements and FX hedging.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to standardise and automate finance processes.</li><li>Supporting the use of AI, Power BI and other technology to improve reporting and workflows.</li><li>Providing support to the Finance Manager and wider finance leadership team.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid management accounting and multi-entity experience.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong month-end accounting experience.</li><li>Experience with P&L, balance sheets, reconciliations and journals.</li><li>A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.</li><li>The confidence to challenge inefficient processes and suggest better ways of working.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high standard of delivery.</li><li>An interest in AI, automation and technology.</li><li>Power BI or strong excel experience would be advantageous.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced Management Accountant or someone around 2 years post-qualified who wants to combine core accounting with finance transformation and process improvement.</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuODI0NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Group Head of Management Accounts to join a high-growth, international business based in Leeds City Centre.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading, technology-enabled organisation operating on a global scale. With operations spanning multiple continents and a strong track record of growth, the business has built a reputation for innovation, agility and delivering complex solutions for an international customer base.</p><p>The Head of Management Accounts will play a pivotal role within Group Finance, leading consolidated management reporting, budgeting and forecasting processes while supporting the continued development of financial systems, controls and management information.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Ownership of the monthly reporting timetable and delivery of the monthly group reporting pack.</li><li>Leading month-end and year-end management reporting activities across a multi-entity international group.</li><li>Supporting and developing members of the Group Finance team.</li><li>Working closely with senior finance leadership to enhance group reporting, management information and financial insight.</li><li>Ownership of the group budget and forecasting reporting process.</li><li>Acting as the Finance lead and superuser for key finance systems, driving continuous improvements and process efficiencies.</li><li>Delivering ad hoc financial analysis, commercial insight and strategic project support.</li><li>Building strong relationships with stakeholders across finance and the wider business.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.</li><li>Experience operating within a multi-entity and ideally international business environment.</li><li>Proven management accounting and group reporting experience.</li><li>Strong systems capability, including advanced Excel skills and financial modelling.</li><li>Experience of finance systems implementation, optimisation or ownership.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 salary</li><li>£5,000 car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international organisation with significant future progression opportunities</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects</li><li>Collaborative and high-performing finance team</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA2MjY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Junior Tax Manager - Hybrid OR Remote - Up to £275/day - 3-month assignment</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Junior Tax Manager join a well-established international organisation on an interim basis, providing critical support to the Tax team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong corporate tax professional who enjoys taking ownership, working collaboratively across a business and ensuring key compliance and reporting deadlines are delivered. You'll play a key role in maintaining continuity across the Tax function, working closely with Finance colleagues, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</p><p>You'll take ownership of a varied workload spanning corporate tax compliance, tax accounting and year-end reporting, helping ensure all internal and external deliverables are completed accurately and on time.</p><p><strong>Key Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title</strong>: Junior Tax Manager</li><li><strong>Pay rate</strong>: Up to £250 - £275/day + holiday pay</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Trowbridge</li><li><strong>Working Pattern</strong>: 1 day onsite, 4 days remote (could be fully remote for the right person)</li><li><strong>Contract Length</strong>: 3 months (potential for extension)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Corporate Tax Compliance:</strong> Supporting UK and Irish corporate tax compliance, including the finalisation of corporation tax returns in collaboration with outsourced compliance providers.</li><li><strong>Tax Reporting & Provisions:</strong> Supporting year-end tax reporting, preparing and reviewing tax provisions and providing the information required for statutory financial statements.</li><li><strong>Transfer Pricing:</strong> Preparing transfer pricing local files and maintaining the supporting documentation required.</li><li><strong>Internal & External Reporting:</strong> Coordinating tax information and deliverables across Finance, the wider Tax team and external advisers.</li><li><strong>Year-End Support:</strong> Helping drive critical year-end activities forward, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to deadlines.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Management:</strong> Maintaining oversight of key deliverables, tracking outstanding actions and proactively escalating risks or potential delays.</li><li><strong>Compliance & Documentation:</strong> Maintaining robust supporting documentation and audit trails across tax filings and financial reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong UK corporate tax experience, with exposure to UK and ideally Irish tax compliance.</li><li>A relevant professional qualification, such as <strong>CTA, ACA or equivalent</strong>.</li><li>Experience in corporate tax accounting, statutory tax provisions and year-end reporting.</li><li>Experience preparing or reviewing transfer pricing local files.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex financial data.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.</li><li>A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to take ownership with minimal supervision.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across Tax, Finance and external advisory teams.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjQzMDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Wantage </strong>to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. This role is <strong>term time only!</strong> The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension.</p><p> </p><p>Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is delighted to shortlist candidates for a new Management Accountant to join a growing and diverse business with interests across property, investment and commercial operations. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will take ownership of management accounting, financial reporting and financial control across a varied portfolio of entities. This role offers exposure to a broad range of activities, including management reporting, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, business partnering and process improvement, within a complex multi-entity environment. The business is based in an attractive city centre location with hybrid working on offer. </p><p>The successful candidate will also support and mentor an Assistant Accountant while contributing to ongoing improvements in systems, controls and reporting processes.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis for a portfolio of entities.</li><li>Manage monthend processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Review and support the work of the Assistant Accountant, providing guidance and development where required.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor funding requirements across multiple entities.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting activities, analysing variances and providing meaningful financial insight.</li><li>Produce financial reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support accounting activities relating to property and investment transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and development projects.</li><li>Prepare and review VAT returns and assist with wider tax and compliance requirements.</li><li>Assist with statutory accounts preparation and year-end audit processes.</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate financial records.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems and finance processes through automation and technology.</li><li>Support ad hoc projects, financial analysis, modelling and business initiatives.</li></ul><p>About You</p><ul><li>Qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent. Strong qualified-by-experience candidates will also be considered.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts within a multi-entity, group or complex business environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior team members would be advantageous.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems capability.</li><li>Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero or similar.</li><li>Good understanding of UK accounting principles, VAT and financial controls.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cmVnZ2llLm1jbWFob24uMzkwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Interim Senior Tax Manager</strong><br /> <strong>South West England | 6-Month Contract | c.£75,000-£80,000 FTE equivalent, PAYE/Umbrella)</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Robert Half is recruiting an Interim Senior Tax Manager on behalf of a leading institution in the South West. This is a 6-month engagement within a well-established Finance team, ideal for an experienced tax professional who can hit the ground running.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The Role</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Interim Senior Tax Manager will oversee all aspects of tax compliance and reporting, acting as the organisation's subject matter expert on tax matters. You'll lead a small tax team and work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant to support the year-end audit process, including tax calculations and financial statement preparation for all subsidiaries.</p><p dir="ltr">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Leading and developing the tax team, ensuring accurate, timely compliance with internal and external reporting deadlines</li><li>Completing tax computations for the organisation and its subsidiaries</li><li>Supporting the financial year-end and external audit process</li><li>Identifying tax savings and structural efficiencies aligned with wider strategic aims</li><li>Acting as technical tax expert, advising internal stakeholders and mitigating tax risk</li><li>Representing Finance at relevant committees and working groups, deputising for the Director of Finance where required</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>About You</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>CCAB qualified accountant</li><li>Recognised tax qualification, or substantial relevant tax accounting experience gained within a large/complex finance function</li><li>Proven experience leading and developing a team</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li><li>Strong technical knowledge with the ability to explain tax concepts to non-finance stakeholders</li></ul><p dir="ltr">Desirable: experience within Higher Education, charity or not-for-profit sectors; knowledge of HE/charity tax legislation.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>The Package</strong></p><p dir="ltr">c.£75,000-£80,000 FTE equivalent), engaged via PAYE or potentially day rate via Umbrella</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Apply</strong></p><p dir="ltr">For a confidential conversation, contact Dan Williams at Robert Half on 0117 9935414 or apply directly with an up-to-date 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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjE0OTg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Wallingford </strong>to recruit a <strong>Transactional Accountant</strong>. The Transactional Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£42,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>mostly remote working</strong> - you will be required in the office <strong>2-3 times per month!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into accounting system</li><li>Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries</li><li>To ensure that customer invoicing, supplier invoices, expenses and other transactional type tasks are delivered to an acceptable standard and within allotted timescales </li><li>To ensure month end tasks are completed including handovers to management accountants and other analytical / control information such as run rates and deferred pivots </li><li>To ensure the support and other inboxes for all systems (GP, concur etc.) are adequately covered and the service to end users is efficient. This will include the monitoring of performance versus SLA's</li><li>Assist in projects for systems or process improvements as well as projects provided by the Divisional Finance Manager or your direct manager. </li><li>Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy</li><li>Process cash allocation where necessary.</li><li>Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required</li><li>Involvement with integrations of new business units</li><li>Undertake ad hoc and other finance duties as required</li><li>Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>AAT qualification would be advantageous</li><li>Previous experience in transactional functions.</li><li>Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills </li><li>Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel </li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with both written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner</li><li>A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively, to deliver results</li><li>You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical</li><li>Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks</li><li>Persistent and resilient under pressure</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDYyNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">