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Finance Director
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Happy Days…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&amp;A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&amp;A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&amp;A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Wellbeing package </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T13:45:43Z
Senior Group Accountant
  • Corsham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <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 &amp; 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">
  • 2026-08-27T14:58:22Z
Commercial Management Accountant
  • Shepton Mallet, Somerset
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Commercial Management Accountant</strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with <strong>AJ &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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">
  • 2026-09-10T09:05:27Z
D365 Platform Specialist
  • Corsham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 85000 - 105000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the United Kingdom. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theranostics 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>As part of an ambitious D365 Programme, we're looking for a <strong>D365 Platform Specialist</strong> to take ownership of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Supply Chain Management (F&amp;SCM) environment.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll start by getting hands-on through the design, build, configuration and delivery phases of the programme, right up to go-live. From there, you'll carry the platform through hyper-care and into business-as-usual, taking day-to-day responsibility for operations, release planning, regression testing and ongoing support.</p><p>This is a great opportunity for an experienced ERP professional to own a platform end-to-end from implementation through to steady-state operation, within a healthcare organisation where the work genuinely matters.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Platform Ownership</strong> - Take full administrative ownership of the D365 F&amp;SCM platform, managing environments, configuration, security roles and user access, and acting as an escalation point for the ServiceDesk team.</li><li><strong>Implementation &amp; Transition to Service</strong> - Work closely with the Project Delivery Team and Microsoft Solution Partner through workshops, configuration reviews and deployment planning, ensuring a smooth handover from project into BAU support.</li><li><strong>Licensing &amp; Budget Management</strong> - Manage licence allocation and optimisation in line with the employee lifecycle, run regular licence reviews, and support budgeting and forecasting for platform costs.</li><li><strong>Change &amp; Release Management</strong> - Coordinate change activities in line with ITIL principles, participate in CAB, and lead regression testing, UAT coordination and release readiness reviews.</li><li><strong>Business Process Optimisation</strong> - Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operational teams to improve processes, promoting standard D365 functionality over unnecessary customisation.</li><li><strong>Security &amp; Compliance</strong> - Maintain role-based access controls and audit compliance, supporting GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus and data integrity standards (ALCOA+) in a regulated environment.</li><li><strong>Data &amp; Systems Analysis</strong> - Support data migration, cleansing and validation, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and governance.</li><li><strong>Vendor &amp; Partner Management</strong> - Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders, internal IT and the Microsoft Solution Partner.</li><li><strong>Documentation &amp; Knowledge Transfer</strong> - Own platform documentation and deliver knowledge transfer to the wider business.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>At least <strong>5 years' experience</strong> supporting enterprise business applications or ERP platforms.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of <strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&amp;SCM </strong></li><li>Experience across the full ERP lifecycle - implementation, configuration and transition-to-service.</li><li>Solid understanding of business processes across <strong>Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing and Supply Chain</strong>.</li><li>Experience managing enterprise licensing and user access controls.</li><li>A track record coordinating <strong>change management, release management and regression testing</strong>.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical language.</li><li>Experience supporting business-critical platforms within a structured governance environment.</li><li>Desirable: knowledge of <strong>Microsoft Power Platform</strong>, Azure integration technologies and reporting tools.</li><li>Desirable: familiarity with healthcare, pharmaceutical or other regulated industries, and compliance frameworks such as <strong>GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, GxP</strong> and ALCOA+ principles.</li></ul><p><strong>On offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £105,000 DOE</li><li>Enhanced annual leave package increasing with Length of Service (25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 27 days + bank holidays after 3 years' service)</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution rates - Auto-enrolment from day 1 at basic contributions (5% employee, 4% employer) or the individual can elect to increase their contribution to 6% to which the employer will double their contribution to 8%</li><li>Access to Engage;Engage is an external platform providing employee discounts, recognition, and wellbeing support</li><li>Access to the Wellbeing Centre (Employee Assistant Programme and Occupational Health Support)</li><li>Private Medical Insurance (funded by the Company) - eligible following successful completion of a 6-month probation period; can elect to add family members to your policy at a cost (deducted via payroll)</li><li>Life Assurance - 10 x your annual salary (max of £300,000)</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNzE0MzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-24T09:34:41Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a successful and growing organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. The Finance Manager will play a key role in managing the day-to-day finance function, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing commercial insight to support business growth. You will manage and develop a small finance team, while working closely with senior stakeholders and wider finance teams to ensure strong financial controls, compliance and effective business partnering. The salary is between £55,000 - £65,000 plus hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Leading the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, complete and timely management accounts, including review of overheads, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders to provide commercial insight, financial analysis and support for business growth, pricing and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Overseeing tax, VAT, statutory accounts and audit requirements, acting as a key finance contact for year-end audits and ensuring all compliance deadlines are met.</li><li>Managing a small team; providing coaching, guidance and performance management.</li><li>Driving finance process improvements and strong financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve systems and general processes.</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and general ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting with strategic projects, while building strong relationships with wider finance teams and acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About you..</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p class="isSelectedEnd">To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you will ideally have:</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance team.</li><li>Qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or an experienced Finance Manager that is qualified by significant relevant experience.</li><li>Experience with general ledger and intercompany accounting, and financial reporting.</li><li>Previous experience within an audit environment would be desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>An interest in improving/refining processes and adding value beyond day-to-day finance duties.</li></ul><h2> </h2><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul data-spread="false"><li>£55,000 - £65,000 annual salary</li><li>Hybrid working; 2 days in the office, 3 days from home</li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Cycle to work scheme </li><li>Holiday purchase scheme </li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4yMjE0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-21T09:08:47Z
Senior finance business partner
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior finance business partner - Healthcare sector</strong><br /> <br /> My client is a fast growing, national group that offers a range of services to the healthcare sector. Due to a recent contract win, they now look to expand their commercial finance offering to the business with this key new hire. You will directly challenge up to C-suite level, using analytics and budget drivers.<br /> <br /> This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic, high growth<br /> organisation with a high calibre leadership team. Typically, finance professionals have long tenure and multiple promotions in this business, and<br /> "highfliers" can be offered opportunities in commercial and<br /> operations to expand their experience.</p><p><strong>What you are responsible for:</strong></p><ul><li>Acting as the lead finance business partner for support functions such as but not limited to Shared Services, Corporate Overheads, customer Engagement Centres by providing senior‑level financial insight across P&amp;L and balance sheet.</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with clear, objective analysis to inform strategy, prioritisation and decision‑making across complex, cross‑functional areas.</li><li>Translating financial performance into a clear and coherent narrative, articulating trends, risks and opportunities in a way that supports timely and well‑informed decisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Planning, Forecasting &amp; Performance</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning across the portfolio, ensuring plans are robust, affordable and aligned to Group Finance priorities.</li><li>Reviewing forecasts and performance against plan, providing constructive challenge on assumptions, risks and mitigations.</li><li>Supporting Monthly Business Reviews with high‑quality financial insight, commentary and actions.</li></ul><p><strong>Capital, Digital &amp; Investment Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and challenge for capital projects, procurement activity and digital programmes.</li><li>Reviewing business cases, investment appraisals and financial models to ensure value for money and appropriate governance.</li><li>Monitoring capital spend, benefits realisation and financial risks, escalating issues where required.</li></ul><p><strong>People Services &amp; Corporate Overheads</strong></p><ul><li>Partnering with People Services on workforce planning, headcount modelling, affordability and people‑related cost drivers.</li><li>Providing financial oversight of Corporate Overheads, supporting cost control, transparency and efficiency.</li><li>Supporting Whole Force Planning with scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling.</li></ul><p><strong>Shared Services, Offshore Operations &amp; Ventures</strong></p><ul><li>Providing financial oversight and insight across Shared Services activity, including offshore operations.</li><li>Supporting financial governance, cost visibility and resilience across service delivery models.</li></ul><p><strong>Risk, Governance &amp; Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Identifying financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio and ensuring these are understood, monitored and managed.</li><li>Working closely with FP&amp;A, Group Reporting, Tax and FP&amp;A Finance Systems and Commercial Finance to ensure aligned, consistent and high‑quality outputs.</li><li>Maintaining strong financial governance and control while enabling progress in a fast‑moving environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Capability</strong></p><ul><li>Leading, coaching and developing finance colleagues within the scope of the role.</li><li>Building strong finance partnering capability and credibility with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Supporting non‑finance leaders to strengthen financial understanding and decision‑making.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60k and £75k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Electric car scheme</li><li>Private health</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 3 days pw</li><li>A host of other benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDQ2MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-25T08:39:46Z
Finance Manager
  • Cobham, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 60000 - 67000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Cobham, Surrey<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £67,000 + £3,000 completion bonus<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension<br /> <strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday, office-based</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant / Finance Manager</strong> to take ownership of key financial reporting, cash flow management and commercial finance activities within a growing business.</p><p>This is a hands-on role that would suit a senior accountant who is either professionally qualified or has gained strong equivalent experience through their career. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial insight, supporting decision-making and ensuring strong visibility of cash flow, project performance and profitability.</p><p>The initial contract is for <strong>3 months</strong>, with the potential for an extension depending on business requirements. Any extension beyond the initial period is currently <strong>not guaranteed</strong>.</p><p>The successful candidate will initially be expected to work <strong>five days per week on site</strong> to establish themselves within the business, understand the operations and build strong relationships across the team. Once settled and fully embedded, there may be an opportunity to move to <strong>four days per week on site</strong>, subject to performance and business requirements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Plan and schedule finance activity, ensuring key deadlines and priorities are managed effectively.</li><li>Manage customer invoicing schedules and proactively follow up outstanding payments.</li><li>Review supplier payment requirements and prepare payment schedules for approval.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, review nominal ledger coding and reconcile supplier accounts.</li><li>Monitor timesheets and project hours, ensuring recorded hours are accurate and projects remain within agreed budgets.</li><li>Monitor project profitability, identifying potential losses or financial risks and ensuring these are reflected within cash flow forecasts.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date cash flow forecasts, including actual, projected and extended cash flow.</li><li>Analyse cash flow performance and identify potential cash flow pressures.</li><li>Review project timelines, expected payment dates and pipeline activity to ensure cash flow forecasts remain accurate.</li><li>Prepare schedules for significant upcoming payments, including VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax, and assess their impact on cash flow.</li><li>Update and analyse the sales/project pipeline, identifying opportunities to improve cash generation.</li><li>Prepare regular financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership meetings.</li><li>Produce monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L reporting, actuals, projections and extended forecasts.</li><li>Prepare and maintain detailed project cost, hours and profitability reporting.</li><li>Produce KPI reporting covering project gains and losses, suppliers, purchase orders, project timescales, hours and margins.</li><li>Prepare referral fee reporting.</li><li>Support the preparation of project costings, pricing, proposals and commercial "ballparks".</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support on ad-hoc commercial and finance projects.</li><li>Attend regular cash flow and management meetings, presenting financial analysis and highlighting key areas requiring attention.</li><li>Follow up on actions arising from financial and management meetings.</li><li>Prepare, review and submit quarterly VAT returns.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders to provide clear, commercially focused financial insight and recommendations.</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p>The role would suit an experienced <strong>Senior Management Accountant, Finance Manager or Commercial Accountant</strong> who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of the numbers.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Strong management accounting experience.</li><li>Experience producing P&amp;L accounts and management information.</li><li>Strong cash flow forecasting and analysis experience.</li><li>Experience with budgeting and financial forecasting.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand project profitability.</li><li>Confidence analysing financial data and presenting key findings to senior stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines and deliverables.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems experience.</li><li>Experience working within a project-based environment would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is desirable, but candidates who are qualified through experience will also be considered.</strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li><strong>£60,000 - £67,000 salary</strong></li><li><strong>£3,000 completion bonus</strong></li><li><strong>3-month initial contract</strong></li><li>Potential for extension, subject to business requirements</li><li>Full-time, Monday to Friday</li><li>Initially <strong>5 days per week on site</strong></li><li>Potential to move to <strong>4 days per week on site</strong> once fully established</li><li>A broad, commercially focused finance position with significant ownership and exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who can quickly take ownership of the finance function, provide robust financial analysis and make an immediate commercial impact.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS42NzA3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-25T14:31:38Z
Group Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Well-being package.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 48000 - 53000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a marketing leading, highly regarded business in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is passionate about managing and developing a team, whilst being heavily involved with preparing the monthly management accounts, business partnering and improving processes. The Finance Manager role would be suitable for someone that has lead or supervised a team or that is looking for their first management role and is looking for the next step up in their career within a company renowned for offering further career progression. The salary is between £48,000 - £53,000 plus bonus, study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Managing one member of staff; supporting with recruitment, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the teams workload. </li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts; balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, preparing management information. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with tax and VAT returns. </li><li>Supporting with the year-end statutory accounts and financial statements. </li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li><li>Implementing and improving processes when required. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br />To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following experience and skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have management accounting experience</li><li>Ideally fully or part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Must ideally have experience supervising/mentoring a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Hard work ethic</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£48,000 - £53,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 10%) </li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days in the office, 1 day from home </li><li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Private healthcare scheme</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43MTY3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T09:47:42Z
Finance Business Partner
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with an established organisation in Swindon to recruit a Finance Business Partner role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity that will play a pivotal role in business partnering with a specific entity, presenting to stakeholders and carrying out financial analysis and reporting tasks as well as month-end management accounting duties. The Finance Business Partner role will be suitable for someone that is part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, has proven management accounting experience and someone that is keen to thrive within a business partnering capacity and progress within a business that is renowned for offering long-term career development. The salary is between £45,000 - £55,000 plus study support, hybrid working, annual bonus and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Business Partner will consist of the following: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing the budgets and forecasts.</li><li>P&amp;L analysis and reporting. </li><li>Balance sheet review and reporting. </li><li>Financial analysis; variances, risk/opportunities, trends.</li><li>Month end reporting; accruals, prepayments, journals, reconciliations. </li><li>Business partnering with various stakeholders; presenting financial data and building/maintaining strong relationships. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Finance Business Partner role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience within a management accounting role. </li><li>Ideally part/newly qualified in CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Qualified by experience with relevant industry experience would also be considered. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Strong relationship building skills. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail. </li><li>Innovative mindset. </li><li>Confident user of Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£45,000 - £55,000 annual salary. </li><li>Study support. </li><li>Hybrid working; 2-3 days on site. </li><li>Annual bonus scheme. </li><li>Company car scheme. </li><li>Private healthcare. </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Pension scheme. </li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy44NTI1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-04T10:54:17Z
Finance Systems Analyst
  • Chippenham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with an established client in Chippenham to support on the recruitment of a Finance Systems Analyst role on a permanent basis, paying up to £60,000 plus bonus and fantastic benefits. This is an exciting role, with a combination of BAU support, systems analysis and continuous improvement of their business applications.</p><p>This will be ideal for someone who is an experienced Business Systems Analyst with strong stakeholder management and D365 F&amp;O or F&amp;SCM experience who is looking for a new role in an enterprise team.</p><p>Please note, this role requires the successful candidate to be in the Chippenham office twice a week.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for function and technical expertise, helping to ensure critical business systems remain effective, reliable and evolving business needs. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Gather, analyse, and document business and systems requirements, ensuring requests are appropriately assessed, prioritised and aligned with business benefits</li><li>Support the delivery of system enhancements, changes and projects, translating business requirements into effective technology solutions</li><li>Provide functional expertise across ERP and associated business systems, including systems configuration, data, controls, testing and training</li><li>Identify and manage technical and operational risks</li><li>Partner with business users - HR, Technology, Finance etc</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Proven functional and technical experience in Dynamics or D365 (can be F&amp;O, F&amp;SCM or Business Central)</li><li>Ability to liaise with different stakeholders across a global enterprise</li><li>MUST have a solid understanding of finance processes like AP, AR, GL, Project Accounting to be able to support finance users on queries and solutions</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £60,000</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days a week in Chippenham</li><li>Pension contribution</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Private healthcare</li><li>Life assurance</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/Um94eS5MYXcuNjE5MDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-09T15:16:09Z
Financial Planning & Analyst
  • Bath, Somerset
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p dir="ltr">Robert Half is partnering with a great company to find a Finance Data &amp; Systems Analyst for a growing international business.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>Finance Data &amp; Systems Analyst</strong></p><p dir="ltr">We're looking for a Finance Data &amp; Systems Analyst to improve performance visibility across the business. Working closely with Finance, FP&amp;A, and Data teams, you'll enable better decision-making through reliable data, strong analytics, and smart use of digital tools - combining an understanding of Finance processes with the ability to drive automation and AI adoption.</p><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you will do</strong></p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Act as the main Finance point of contact for the Data team, translating requirements into scalable data solutions.</li><li>Build, maintain, and improve Finance datasets, reports, and dashboards, supporting data quality and governance.</li><li>Build KPI dashboards and communicate performance trends as part of a commercial reporting workstream.</li><li>Own the build and upkeep of the FP&amp;A planning platform's models (infrastructure, data flows, dimensions), managing tickets and supporting the team's use of it for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate manual work and champion responsible use of AI within Finance.</li></ul><p dir="ltr"><strong>What you should bring</strong></p><p dir="ltr">Essential:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>Strong understanding of Finance processes and business performance management.</li><li>Experience building and maintaining BI solutions and dashboards.</li><li>Proven ability to bridge Finance and Data/Technology teams.</li><li>Strong SQL skills and experience with data platforms, data flows, and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with a structured, problem-solving mindset.</li></ul><p dir="ltr">Desirable:</p><ul dir="ltr"><li>FP&amp;A experience, ideally hands-on with a planning platform (e.g. Pigment, Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, Vena).</li><li>Experience with ERP data, payments/transactional reporting, and applying AI/automation to business processes.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy44NzE3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-09-08T14:31:30Z
Group Finance Controller - Fixed Term
  • Hayes, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Group Financial Controller - Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hayes<br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> 4 days per week on-site<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £100,000 - £120,000 + retention bonus + pension<br /><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP (could start as early as next week)<br /><strong>Contract:</strong> 6-month fixed term contract</p><p>Robert Half is working with a leading international business to recruit an experienced <strong>Group Financial Controller</strong> on a <strong>6-month fixed term contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a key role within the finance function, requiring a highly experienced financial controller with strong <strong>multi-entity, international exposure</strong>, excellent technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex group environment.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>As Group Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring robust governance, accurate reporting, and strong financial discipline across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</p><p>You will work closely with senior finance leadership and wider stakeholders, providing both hands-on leadership and technical expertise.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading and overseeing the Group financial control function across multiple entities.</p></li><li><p>Managing and strengthening financial controls, governance, and reporting processes.</p></li><li><p>Delivering accurate and timely month-end and management accounts.</p></li><li><p>Preparing <strong>management accounts in US GAAP</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with <strong>UK GAAP / FRS 102</strong> and relevant group reporting standards.</p></li><li><p>Supporting statutory accounts preparation, audit processes, and tax return filings.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing and improving financial processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Identifying control weaknesses and implementing effective remediation plans.</p></li><li><p>Working within a <strong>multi-national, multi-entity structure</strong> with complex reporting requirements.</p></li><li><p>Providing technical accounting support across the wider finance team.</p></li><li><p>Supporting senior leadership with ad-hoc analysis, projects, and strategic initiatives.</p></li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>The successful candidate will be a <strong>qualified ACA or ACCA accountant</strong> with significant experience operating at Group Financial Controller level or within a similar senior financial control role.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li><p><strong>ACA or ACCA qualification - essential</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong experience in <strong>financial controls, governance, and group reporting</strong></p></li><li><p>Proven experience in a <strong>multi-national, multi-entity environment</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of <strong>UK GAAP / FRS 102</strong></p></li><li><p>Experience producing <strong>US GAAP management accounts</strong></p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>ASC 842 (US leasing)</strong> and ideally <strong>IFRS 15 &amp; IFRS 16</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting background</p></li><li><p>Experience overseeing <strong>statutory accounts, audit processes, and tax return filings</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong leadership and people management experience</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on capacities</p></li><li><p>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</p></li><li><p>Ability to start quickly and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced <strong>Group Financial Controller</strong> to join a complex, international business on a <strong>6-month fixed term contract</strong> with an immediate start available.</p><p>The role offers a competitive salary of <strong>£100,000 - £120,000</strong>, plus <strong>retention bonus and pension</strong>, and requires <strong>four days per week on-site in Hayes</strong>.</p><p>If you are an immediately available or soon-to-be-available ACA/ACCA qualified Financial Controller with strong international and technical accounting experience, I would be very keen to speak with you.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or contact <strong>Robert Half</strong> for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNzA5MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-12T12:42:33Z
Accounts Assistant (Graduate)
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a recent Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business graduate looking for your first opportunity in finance?</p><p> </p><p>We are working with a successful and growing business based in Theale, Reading. Seeking a bright, enthusiastic Graduate Finance Assistant to join its Finance team.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the academic grounding and personality to build a long-term career in finance, but is now looking for the practical experience to go with it.</p><p> </p><p>You don't need to know everything already. Training will be provided, and the role is designed to give you exposure to a broad range of finance activities while you develop your technical skills and confidence.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><p> </p><p>You'll initially take responsibility for a range of billing and sales ledger activities, learning how transactions move through the business and ensuring everything is accurate and completed on time.</p><p> </p><p>As you develop, you'll gain exposure to:</p><ul><li>Raising and processing sales invoices</li><li>Billing and sales ledger administration</li><li>Revenue reconciliations</li><li>Checking and maintaining financial records</li><li>Payment runs</li><li>Contractor and customer billing</li><li>General ledger activity</li><li>Month-end processes</li><li>Financial reporting</li><li>Excel and finance systems</li><li>Supporting process and system improvements</li></ul><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, so this is a great role for someone who enjoys working with people as well as numbers.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why this is a great first finance job</strong></p><p>This isn't a role where you'll be expected to sit quietly processing invoices all day.</p><p>You'll be joining an established Finance team where you can learn from experienced colleagues, ask questions and gradually take on more responsibility.</p><p> </p><p>The business has successfully developed graduates previously, with people progressing significantly within their first year. You'll have a strong peer group around you and the opportunity to build your career alongside them.</p><p> </p><p>The company is also investing in its finance infrastructure, including new finance and CRM systems, giving you the opportunity to develop your systems knowledge from an early stage.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><p>We're interested in graduates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business or a related subject</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good Excel skills</li><li>A willingness to learn</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>A positive, enthusiastic attitude</li><li>The ability to work at pace and manage competing priorities</li><li>A genuine interest in building a career in finance</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Previous finance experience is helpful but not essential. If you've completed an internship, placement, part-time finance role or have relevant experience from university, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Professional development</strong></p><p>This is a role where your development matters.</p><p> </p><p>You'll receive structured training and exposure to different areas of finance, with the opportunity to continue studying towards an accounting qualification as your career progresses.</p><p> </p><p>The long-term aim is to develop you into a well-rounded finance professional rather than simply keep you focused on transactional tasks.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The person we're looking for</strong></p><p> </p><p>Above all, we're looking for someone who is bright, personable and hungry to learn.</p><p> </p><p>If you're the sort of graduate who wants to understand why something works rather than simply being told what buttons to press, enjoys working with people and wants to build a genuine career in finance, this could be an excellent first step.</p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuQWRleS41NjY4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-14T15:18:14Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 14.00 - 14.00 GBP / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to join a friendly and busy finance team based in West Swindon for 3 months.</p><p>Office based role.</p><p>This is an immediate requirement for an initial 3-month assignment, providing cover across both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly integrate into an established team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Accounts Payable</p><p>Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently</p><p>Matching, batching and coding invoices Statement reconciliations</p><p>Resolving supplier queries</p><p>Preparing payment runs</p><p>Accounts Receivable</p><p>Raising sales invoices Allocating customer receipts</p><p>Chasing overdue payments</p><p>Managing customer account queries</p><p>Maintaining accurate debtor records</p><p>General Finance Support</p><p>Bank reconciliations Assisting with month-end processes</p><p>Maintaining financial records and documentation</p><p>Providing administrative support to the wider finance team</p><p>About You</p><p>Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger or Sales Ledger role</p><p>Strong understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes</p><p>Good attention to detail and accuracy</p><p>Strong communication skills</p><p>Confident using Microsoft Excel and finance systems</p><p>Able to work independently and prioritise workload effectively</p><p>What's on Offer? </p><p>Full-time hours, office based.</p><p>3-month temporary assignment</p><p>Friendly and supportive team environment</p><p>Free on-site parking</p><p>Opportunity to gain experience within a well-established organisation </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzI5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-14T15:32:05Z
Finance Reporting & Systems Analyst
  • Bournemouth, Dorset
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting a Finance Reporting &amp; Systems Analyst on behalf of a well-established and diversified private business, based near Bournemouth. The organisation operates across multiple entities and sectors, offering genuine variety and stability. This is a rare opportunity to join a well-run, multi-faceted business with real breadth of exposure.</p><h1><strong>The Role</strong></h1><p>We're looking for a highly organised Financial Analyst to support the central finance function through accurate data management, reporting and systems administration. This is an excellent role for someone who enjoys working with data, is confident in Excel, is naturally tech-savvy, and is motivated by improving processes and delivering meaningful management information.</p><p>You'll work across finance and operational systems to maintain data integrity, produce regular reporting, and support ongoing process improvement initiatives - reporting directly into a very supportive Finance Manager.</p><h1><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h1><ul><li>Support the production of regular financial, KPI and management reports using Excel and other reporting tools</li><li>Maintain accurate finance and operational data across multiple systems, investigating and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Assist with reconciliation and consolidation of data from multiple systems to ensure accurate reporting</li><li>Support development and maintenance of Excel reports and Power Query solutions, with scope to develop into Power BI in future</li><li>Provide day-to-day support for finance systems, including maintaining system records and assisting users with queries</li><li>Support system testing, upgrades and data mapping for new functionality</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis</li></ul><h1><strong>Your Profile</strong></h1><ul><li>Advanced Excel skills - formulas, PivotTables and data analysis essential; knowledge of Power Query/Power Pivot desirable, or a strong willingness to learn</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and integrity</li><li>Comfortable working with large datasets and producing accurate reports</li><li>Understanding of accounting principles and management reporting</li><li>Good numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve data discrepancies</li><li>A proactive, organised approach with strong problem-solving skills</li><li>Confident communicator, able to support colleagues with finance system queries</li></ul><h1>What's on offer</h1><ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience</li><li>6% employer pension contribution (3% employee)</li><li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working - full-time or part-time considered</li><li>A beautiful working environment, a genuinely friendly team, and on-site parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>If this sounds of interest, please get in touch with Robert Half to find out more.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS42NjE5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-20T14:29:32Z
Management Accountant
  • Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is working with an established Financial Services business to recruit a Management Accountant into its Finance team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an opportunity for a qualified accountant who thinks differently.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Our client is looking for someone who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a genuine interest in systems, data and technology. Someone who enjoys understanding how data gets from source systems into Finance, isn't afraid to get into the detail, and is interested in finding better ways of doing things.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a role for someone who wants to be part of the future development of finance, rather than simply maintaining existing processes.</p><h3>What will you be doing?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Preparing and delivering monthly management accounts, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting across the Group and its subsidiaries.</li><li>Getting underneath existing month-end processes, understanding how they work and identifying where they can be rebuilt or improved.</li><li>Working with source systems and large datasets to investigate data quality, discrepancies and reporting issues.</li><li>Using Excel, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI, AI or other technology to improve processes, automate repetitive work and make financial information more reliable.</li><li>Developing meaningful KPIs, variance analysis and management information to support decision-making.</li><li>Working with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to improve the flow and quality of information into Finance.</li><li>Contributing to the development and upskilling of the wider Finance team.</li><li>Supporting senior Finance stakeholders with wider projects and continuous improvement initiatives.</li></ul><h3>What are we looking for?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a solid grounding in management accounting and financial reporting.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Financial Services, banking, fintech, insurance or another regulated environment would be highly relevant, but we're also interested in accountants from other sectors who can demonstrate the right technical mindset.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">More important than having a long list of technical qualifications is being someone who:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Is genuinely interested in systems, data and technology.</li><li>Enjoys working with large datasets and complex reconciliations.</li><li>Isn't afraid to get into the detail and understand where the numbers come from.</li><li>Looks at a process and thinks "there must be a better way of doing this."</li><li>Has an appetite to use AI, automation, VBA/macros, SQL, Power BI or similar tools to improve Finance.</li><li>Can combine technical curiosity with strong accounting fundamentals.</li><li>Is confident working with stakeholders and challenging established processes constructively.</li></ul><h3>Why is this role different?</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business is looking for a finance recruit for the future.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You won't simply be expected to produce the numbers and move on. You'll have the opportunity to understand the underlying systems and data, help rebuild inefficient month-end processes, improve reporting and controls, and contribute to the development of the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">It would suit an accountant who is perhaps a little different from the traditional profile - someone who enjoys accounting but also enjoys working out how things work, solving problems and using technology to make them better.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p>If you're a qualified accountant who is not afraid of data, systems or technology and wants to play a role in shaping the future of finance, we'd be keen to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTQwODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-28T10:27:23Z
Assistant Accountant
  • Staines, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 44000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Assistant Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Staines (Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 + Study Support &amp; Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private equity-backed technology business to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a newly created role within the Group Finance team, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the financial reporting for several overseas entities while working closely with senior finance leaders. As the business continues to grow through innovation and expansion, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end reporting, improving financial processes and contributing to finance transformation projects.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant looking to develop within a dynamic, high-growth environment that offers genuine career progression and exposure to international finance.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close for a portfolio of overseas entities, including journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed assets.</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist with the production of consolidated management accounts and statutory reporting.</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare VAT returns and support indirect tax compliance.</li><li>Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Assist with finance transformation projects, systems improvements and process automation.</li><li>Produce financial analysis and support ad hoc reporting requirements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Experience within a finance team or an accountancy practice looking to make a first move into industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills and strong systems aptitude.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience advantageous but not essential).</li><li>Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.</li><li>A proactive mindset with an interest in process improvement and technology.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of approximately £40,000</li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working (1 day per week in the office)</li><li>Excellent career progression within a growing international business</li><li>Exposure to Group Finance and overseas entities</li><li>Supportive, collaborative finance team</li><li>Opportunity to be involved in finance transformation and systems improvement projects</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMjg3NDUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T09:01:40Z
Accountant
  • Dorset, Dorset
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Temporary Finance Opportunity </strong><br /><strong>Wimborne | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | 4 Week Assignment | Up to £50,000 equivilent (DOE) </strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are currently recruiting for a temporary Finance opportunity based in Wimborne, offering flexibility for either part-time or full-time hours. This is a 4-week assignment supporting the Finance team during a busy period, with a start date required by Thursday next week at the latest.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This role would suit an experienced finance professional who is confident working across transactional finance, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring accurate and timely processing.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments</li><li>Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Match, batch, and code invoices</li><li>Liaise with the Procurement team to resolve invoice queries and discrepancies</li><li>Support stock management and inventory control, ensuring accurate records and reconciliations are maintained</li><li>Assist the wider Finance team with day-to-day transactional activities</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDM4MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-28T17:24:34Z
Group Reporting Manager
  • Hook, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Financial Reporting Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Hook (Hybrid)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Excellent Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a collaborative finance team, leading the financial reporting function while managing and developing a small team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end reporting process, management accounts, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting support and financial controls. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, strengthening reporting processes and partnering with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position offers a broad and varied remit, combining technical accounting, team leadership and business partnering within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Reporting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare board packs, financial reports and detailed variance analysis.</li><li>Produce timely reporting with clear commentary and actionable insights.</li><li>Ensure reporting is accurate, reconciled and supported by robust audit trails.</li><li>Support Group reporting requirements and reporting deadlines.</li></ul><h3>Financial Control</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own the balance sheet reconciliation process and strengthen financial controls.</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.</li><li>Review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, VAT, revenue and other key balance sheet areas.</li><li>Ensure journals are accurate, appropriately supported and reviewed.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare VAT returns.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering &amp; Planning</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insight and improve financial understanding.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><h3>Audit &amp; Compliance</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.</li></ul><h3>Leadership</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage, mentor and develop a team of two finance professionals.</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance across the wider finance team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>At least two years' post-qualified experience within Financial Reporting, Group Reporting, Financial Control or Management Accounting.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills with experience using ERP systems.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience within a multi-entity environment is advantageous.</li><li>SAP, Cognos or similar ERP/reporting system experience is desirable.</li><li>Big 4 or practice background would be beneficial but is not essential.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.</li><li>A collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional development.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDQ3NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T10:08:22Z
CFO - Chief Financial Officer
  • Berkshire, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1><strong>*Part time Chief financial officer 3 days per week*</strong></h1><p><strong>RESPONSIBLE TO: Managing Partner</strong></p><p><strong>PURPOSE OF THE JOB: </strong></p><p>To put processes, systems, controls and mitigate risk that will help scale the business, while offering strategic partnering to the CEO. You would lead, develop and right size the finance function, be the ambassador for automation and the utilization of AI, commercialize their growing software offerings, drive growth, manage cost base and cash flow.</p><p>You will also be an operational leader with company secretarial duties and other functions reporting in.</p><p><strong>THE ROLE AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES:</strong> </p><p><strong>Financial Management</strong>:</p><ul><li>Direction of the finance function, effectively managing annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, capitalisation and performance</li><li>Presentation of relevant financial information to partners, providing insightful commercial and financial guidance at regular meetings with appropriate</li><li>Support to the Management Accountant with the annual salary review, staff bonus scheme, P11Ds, P60s and the annual budget.</li><li>Evaluation of prospective projects to assess resource requirements, profitability and</li><li>Liaise with the firm's accountants and bank in the preparation of the annual accounts, financial and taxation matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Commercial Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Administration of the Firm's PII insurance and oversee the Management Accountant in dealing with general insurances, Lexcel accreditation, CQS accreditation and practising certificate</li></ul><p> <strong>Risk Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain and develop the firm's risk, quality and complance systems alongside the Compliance Officer</li><li>Keep up to date with the Code of conduct and SRA Accounts rules and ensure that the firm is adequately trained and understands the reporting lines and processes for reporting breaches.</li><li>Ensure the firm's Client Due Diligence and Money Laundering policies and procedures are well embedded and working well throughout the</li><li>Authorisation of client bank account reconciliation</li></ul><p> <strong>Strategic:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and execute the financial strategy to support ambitious growth objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan.</li><li>Partner with the CEO and Board to drive value creation and maximise shareholder returns.</li><li>Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A), providing commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate growth opportunities, investment decisions, and capital allocation.</li><li>Drive organic and inorganic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, integrations, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Lead M&amp;A activity, including financial due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, and post-acquisition integration.</li><li>Develop scalable financial systems, processes, and controls to support rapid business expansion.</li><li>Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support investment and sustainable growth.</li><li>Optimise capital structure and funding strategies, including debt financing, refinancing, and lender relationships.</li><li>Produce high-quality Board and investor reporting, including KPI dashboards and value creation metrics.</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, auditors, tax advisers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Lead value creation initiatives in line with the private equity investment thesis and agreed investment plan.</li><li>Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, providing independent challenge, strategic insight, and financial leadership throughout the investment lifecycle.</li></ul><p><strong>Key results:</strong></p><p>Helping to manage and maintain accurate accounting records of the firm.</p><p>Ensuring senior and departmental management is provided with sufficient and timely information to respond to internal and external factors affecting the firm's financial performance.</p><p>Supporting all other functions in the firm with financial information as may be required from time to time</p><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified accountant - approximately 10 years qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Experience of working in a professional services environment (preferred but not essential)</li><li>Highly developed leadership and management ability</li><li>A strategic thinker</li><li>Excellent communication skills at all levels of the business</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>A confident and flexible team player who is able to gain the confidence of partners and all employees</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li><li>Able to prioritise and work to deadlines</li><li>Able to work under pressure</li><li>Able to delegate</li><li>Have drive, initiative and astuteness</li><li>Professional and hard working</li><li>Attention to detail and numerate</li><li>Reliable, adaptable and friendly</li><li>Decisive and proactive</li><li>Works according to the values of the firm - excellence, integrity and approach-ability</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £110k and £150k P/A based on the experience of the candidate *PRO-RATED*</li><li>Performance related bonus linked to profitability</li><li>Private health for family</li><li>6% pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days pw</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMzQ4NTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-17T13:15:50Z
FP&A Accountant
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a successful and growing international manufacturing and engineering group to recruit a qualified FP&amp;A Accountant into its expanding finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business operates across multiple international markets and has a broad commercial and operational footprint, with Finance working closely with Sales, Operations and Procurement. This newly created role offers the opportunity to join an organisation at an important stage of its development, with genuine scope to improve how financial performance is forecast, reported and understood across the business.</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting into the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in shaping how the business understands and manages its financial performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is not simply a reporting role. You'll take ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, develop and improve FP&amp;A processes, and ensure senior stakeholders have accurate, timely and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have visibility across a broad operational and commercial environment, working with senior stakeholders to understand performance, challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve profitability and business performance.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the annual budgeting process and supporting ongoing financial planning.</li><li>Preparing monthly revenue, margin and profit forecasts.</li><li>Leading cross-functional revenue review meetings with Sales, Operations and Procurement.</li><li>Analysing P&amp;L performance, investigating significant variances and challenging stakeholders where required.</li><li>Identifying trends, risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate corrective actions.</li><li>Business partnering with senior stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Monitoring capital expenditure and supporting investment decisions and business cases.</li><li>Ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data across ERP and reporting systems.</li><li>Producing high-quality management reporting and ensuring consistent financial information is used across the business.</li><li>Developing and improving reporting packs, processes and tools to make financial insight more accessible and useful.</li><li>Manipulating and analysing financial data to identify trends, anomalies and performance drivers.</li><li>Supporting senior leadership with analysis and decision-making, with potential exposure to Board-level discussions.</li><li>Helping establish a more consistent and effective approach to FP&amp;A across the business.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience across FP&amp;A, commercial finance or finance business partnering.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>5+ years' experience in FP&amp;A or a commercially focused finance role.</li><li>Strong ownership of budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience improving or developing financial processes, reporting or forecasting approaches.</li><li>Strong data manipulation and analytical skills, with the ability to turn financial data into clear commercial insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.</li><li>Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.</li><li>Experience with Power BI or other financial reporting/BI tools would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders and explain financial information clearly to non-finance teams.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise way.</li><li>A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to work independently and take ownership.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or other operationally complex environment would be highly desirable, although strong FP&amp;A candidates from other sectors will also be considered.</p><h2>Why Join?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is a great opportunity to join a business where FP&amp;A is being developed and strengthened, rather than simply stepping into an established reporting role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll have genuine ownership of the budgeting and forecasting cycle, regular interaction with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence decisions across the commercial and operational sides of the business.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll also have the opportunity to improve reporting processes, strengthen the quality of financial data and help establish a more consistent approach to financial insight across the organisation.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The business offers hybrid working, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000-£75,000 depending on experience<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Maidenhead<br /><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Hybrid</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuODc3NTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-09-10T12:34:04Z
Management Accountant - 12 month FTC
  • Addlestone, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>12 Month Fixed Term Contract | £60,000 - £65,000</strong></p><h2>A fantastic opportunity to make a real impact</h2><p>I'm working exclusively with a successful and growing organisation that is looking to appoint a talented <strong>Management Accountant</strong> on an initial <strong>12-month fixed term contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting, commercial analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, providing insight to stakeholders, and supporting the wider business during an exciting period.</p><p>You'll have exposure across the full finance cycle, working closely with senior stakeholders and gaining the opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative and high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Preparing accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.</p></li><li><p>Managing month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Producing financial reporting and commentary to enable stakeholders to make informed business decisions.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the preparation of statutory reporting requirements, including year-end accounts, VAT, corporation tax, and other regulatory submissions.</p></li><li><p>Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and professional advisors.</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</p></li><li><p>Analysing financial performance and providing meaningful commentary on key business drivers.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Supporting improvements to finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining key data sources that support commercial reporting and business intelligence.</p></li><li><p>Providing support and guidance to junior members of the finance team where required.</p></li></ul><h2>About you</h2><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or finalist with strong relevant experience.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience preparing management accounts within a fast-paced finance environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and working with complex datasets.</p></li><li><p>Commercially curious with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights effectively.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable managing deadlines, prioritising workload, and delivering accurate reporting under time pressure.</p></li><li><p>Experience with ERP systems and improving finance processes would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or reporting tools would be beneficial.</p></li></ul><h2>Why consider this opportunity?</h2><ul><li><p>£60,000 - £65,000 salary package.</p></li><li><p>12-month fixed term contract offering stability and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.</p></li><li><p>Broad Management Accountant role with excellent exposure across finance.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>Blend of technical accounting, reporting, analysis, and process improvement.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to enhance systems, reporting, and ways of working.</p></li><li><p>Supportive environment with genuine career development opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can add value beyond the numbers and become a trusted finance partner to the business, I'd be keen to speak with you.</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNTg0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-28T12:32:41Z
Financial Controller
  • Hungerford, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Financial Controller role on a permanent basis with an SME based in Hungerford. This role would suit a qualified accountant seeking their final role in finance (next 5-10 years). This role will be primarily based onsite 4-5 days a week.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will be pivotal in managing the day to day running of the finance team whilst also being a key member of the senior leadership team. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Managing a small team.</li><li>Overseeing the production of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Cash flow management.</li><li>Guiding on strategy.</li><li>Financial analysis.</li><li>Liaising with auditors.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 10+ years PQE.</li><li>Extensive SME experience.</li><li>Proven leadership experience (3+).</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills.</li><li>Happy to work onsite 5 days a week.</li><li>Full right to work in the UK.</li><li>Steady CV - 4+ years in each role. Note: contractors will not be considered.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package:</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £80,000 + bonus.</li><li>Private healthcare.</li><li>Onsite parking.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjQ3MTU3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-27T17:44:28Z
Financial Controller
  • Wiltshire, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting an Interim Financial Controller based in Wiltshire.</p><p>Growing Wiltshire based people and values-driven business seeking an experienced Interim FC to lead the finance function and support the business through a key period of growth and transformation,</p><p>If you enjoy a place where people and culture are key, read on.</p><p>You will cover.</p><p>Budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning Monthly management accounts, board reporting and KPI analysis</p><p>Cashflow management, statutory accounts, tax and VAT compliance</p><p>Business partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance and profitability</p><p>Leading, developing and mentoring a finance team</p><p>Driving process improvement, digital transformation and operational efficiencies</p><p>Supporting sustainability initiatives, business projects and commercial decision-making</p><p>We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong leadership skills, excellent commercial acumen, and experience operating at Financial Controller level . Plus, excellent people skills.</p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role with broad business exposure </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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzQ3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-19T18:56:20Z
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