<p>Robert Half is partnering with commercial property and asset management business based in Cheshire. </p><p> </p><p data-end="1261" data-start="928">We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Director and wider team with the day to day financial operations of the group and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be hands on, accurate, and proactive, with a genuine interest in contributing to a business that values long term relationships and stability.</p><p data-end="1261" data-start="928">3 month assignment with a view to go permanent. </p><p><strong data-end="1296" data-start="1272">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Raise, send, and process sales and purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Handle expense claims and ensure they comply with company policy.</li><li>Manage credit control, including chasing overdue payments professionally and effectively.</li><li>Maintain the cash book and ensure all entries are correctly recorded.</li><li>Update and reconcile the purchase and sales ledgers.</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and support month end close procedures.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, clients, and third-party providers to resolve queries.</li><li>Assist with obtaining quotations and producing purchase orders.</li><li>Contribute to maintaining and improving finance procedures and documentation.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.</li></ul><p><strong data-end="2159" data-start="2117">Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience working within an accounts or credit control team.</li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry bookkeeping.</li><li>Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.</li><li>Experience within the property or investment sector is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul><p><strong>Whats on offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly rate </li><li>Onsite parking </li><li>ASAP start </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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMjQ2NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Treasury Assistant will support the Treasury team in managing day-to-day operational activities and ensuring the effective handling of cash flow, banking, payments, and financial processes. This role is key to maintaining efficient treasury operations, assisting with reporting requirements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.</p><p><strong>Cash Management</strong>: Monitor daily cash levels across multiple bank accounts to ensure effective cash flow management. Support the preparation of cash flow forecasts and analysis to optimise liquidity. Execute bank transfers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments to vendors, clients, and internal transactions.</p><p><strong>Bank Account Administration</strong>: Assist with opening, maintaining, and closing corporate bank accounts. Maintain up-to-date records of account signatories and access permissions. Resolve banking queries and discrepancies by liaising with relevant stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Transaction Processing and Reconciliations</strong>: Process and record all financial transactions accurately, ensuring correct coding and adherence to protocols. Perform regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving differences promptly.</p><p><strong>Compliance and Documentation</strong>: Ensure all treasury processes comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Maintain and organise treasury-related documentation for internal and external audits.</p><p><strong>Reporting and Analysis</strong>: Assist in preparing treasury reports, including cash flow summaries and financial analysis. Monitor and report key treasury metrics and ensure timely submissions to stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Support Treasury Projects</strong>: Contribute to the improvement of treasury processes and systems. Provide administrative support for treasury projects and initiatives.</p><p><strong>Skills and Qualifications</strong>: Proven experience in a financial or treasury-related role, ideally within real estate or financial services. Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems. Knowledge of cash management processes, banking operations, and compliance requirements. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. AAT/ACT qualifications or progress toward a related certification is desirable.</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguMDMyODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing property and asset management group seeking an experienced Interim Finance Assistant to support the finance function. </p><p data-end="839" data-start="449">You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of the day to day financial operations during a period of transition and business growth.</p><h3 data-start="846" data-end="876"><strong data-end="874" data-start="850">Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li>Assist with accounts payable and receivable processing, ensuring invoices and payments are managed accurately and on time.</li><li>Support bank reconciliations, journal postings, and general ledger maintenance.</li><li>Assist with cash flow monitoring and variance analysis.</li><li>Maintain and update financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to resolve queries promptly.</li><li>Support audit preparation and other ad hoc financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1629" data-end="1669"><strong data-start="1633" data-end="1667">Skills and Experience Required</strong></h3><ul><li>Previous experience as a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar role (ideally within the property, real estate, or asset management sector).</li><li>Strong understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting processes.</li><li>Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar) and Excel.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.</li></ul><h3 data-start="2244" data-end="2263"><strong data-start="2248" data-end="2261">Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Familiarity with property management accounting systems or service charge accounting.</li><li>Part-qualified AAT, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (not essential).</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNjE2MjMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is supporting a trade solutions provider based in Knutsford, Cheshire. The business hires and sells quality machinery from a range of world-renowned brands as well selling associated parts.</p><p>The busyness has tripled in size over the last couple of years and is seeking to appoint an Assistant Management Accountant to support with the next phase of growth. Reporting into the Senior Accountant, you will prepare and analyse essential management information that will inform the leadership team and allow them to make informed decisions about the business.</p><p><strong>Main role duties</strong></p><ul><li>Completing all balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Reconciling the companies bank accounts.</li><li>Preparing accruals and prepayments</li><li>Reconciling significant monthly stock.</li><li>Preparing the stock valuations and workshop job reporting.</li><li>Preparing and posting all nominal ledger journals.</li><li>Reviewing, investigating and providing analysis of areas of expenditure.</li><li>Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register.</li><li>Preparing and publishing the weekly profit & Loss estimate and the weekly cash flow.</li><li>Completing all ONS surveys.</li><li>Assistance with preparing the VAT return.</li><li>Perform additional finance and admin tasks and responsibilities, deemed to be within their capabilities, to fulfil the needs of the business.</li><li>Work with other departments on finance related activity. </li></ul><p><strong>The person</strong></p><ul><li>Part Qualified CIMA (or AAT).</li><li>2 - 3 years in a similar role</li><li>Due to the level of stock related work, ideally manufacturing or similar background.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Excel</li><li>Ability to talk to people of varying levels</li><li>Excellent communicator and team player</li></ul><p>In this role you will work for a growing business where you will be doing your bit for the environment, you will form part of a busy, friendly team who welcome new ideas and innovations. </p><p>This role will be onsite in Knutsford with onsite parking offering flexible working hours, study support and a welcoming and friendly team of 4 where progression is supported. </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjcwMDYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="549" data-start="238">Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a client in Birmingham who are looking for a proven senior leader to take charge of their data science strategy and drive the next wave of AI innovation. This is a permanent opportunity, with hybrid working, paying up to £95,000 with great benefits such as bonus and car allowance.</p><p data-end="549" data-start="238">This role requires someone who can operate at executive level, set vision, and deliver impact while building out teams, platforms, and solutions that scale across the business.</p><h3 data-end="572" data-start="551">The Role</h3><ul><li>Own the organisation-wide data science strategy, with a focus on Generative AI, ML, and advanced analytics</li><li>Be the senior voice on AI, influencing board-level discussions and shaping how data science drives commercial outcomes.</li><li>Establish an AI Centre of Excellence to embed data-driven thinking across all functions.</li><li>Deliver enterprise-scale GenAI solutions (e.g. copilots, virtual assistants, RAG systems) and lead classical ML initiatives.</li><li>Define governance and ethical standards for responsible AI adoption.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1133" data-start="1105">What We're Looking For</h3><ul><li>Extensive senior leadership experience leading large, enterprise data science functions.</li><li>A strong track record of delivering production-grade AI/ML solutions and driving adoption at scale.</li><li>Deep expertise in GenAI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG) as well as classical ML and experimentation.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of MLOps, cloud (AWS/Azure), and modern data science tools.</li><li>Exceptional stakeholder skills - able to translate complex technical work into board-level strategy and outcomes.</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNDI3MDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">