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Debt Recovery Specialist

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing UK financial services business in the appointment of a Debt Recovery Specialist.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recoveries or collections professional to take ownership of a varied portfolio of delinquent, defaulted and impaired lending accounts, working across personal, commercial and asset finance.You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where you'll have the opportunity to manage more complex cases and develop your experience across the full recovery lifecycle.<h2>The Role</h2>As a Debt Recovery Specialist, you'll be responsible for progressing accounts through the recovery process, using sound judgement to determine the most appropriate strategy for each individual case.You'll combine commercial awareness, negotiation skills and customer care to maximise recoveries, minimise losses and achieve fair outcomes.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing and progressing delinquent and defaulted accounts.</li><li>Contacting customers via telephone, email, letter, SMS and other approved channels.</li><li>Assessing individual circumstances and determining appropriate recovery strategies.</li><li>Negotiating repayment arrangements, settlements and sustainable resolutions.</li><li>Identifying vulnerable customers and applying appropriate forbearance.</li><li>Supporting asset recovery, repossessions and enforcement activity.</li><li>Working closely with solicitors, insolvency practitioners, recovery agents, valuers and auction houses.</li><li>Supporting litigation and insolvency cases, including bankruptcies, IVAs, administrations and liquidations.</li><li>Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring all activity is fully documented.</li><li>Producing portfolio and management information.</li><li>Identifying risks, trends and opportunities to improve recovery performance.</li><li>Ensuring all activity complies with legal, regulatory and company requirements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who is professional, resilient, commercially aware and customer focused, with the confidence to have challenging conversations and make sound decisions.You'll ideally have experience in:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Debt recoveries</li><li>Collections</li><li>Debt resolution</li><li>Credit control</li><li>Financial services</li><li>Customer service within a regulated environment</li></ul>Experience of defaulted lending, commercial debt, asset finance, enforcement or insolvency would be particularly advantageous.You'll also bring:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Confidence handling difficult or sensitive conversations.</li><li>Strong judgement and problem-solving ability.</li><li>Excellent organisation and the ability to prioritise a varied caseload.</li><li>Strong IT and systems capability.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.</li><li>A genuine understanding of treating customers fairly and achieving positive outcomes.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE).</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme.</li><li>Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 35 hours per week.</li><li>25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>4x annual salary death in service.</li><li>4% employer pension contribution / 5% employee.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Wellbeing and social events.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for career development within a growing financial services organisation.</li></ul>If you're an experienced collections or recoveries professional looking for a role offering greater responsibility, variety and exposure to complex recovery cases, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuOTcxMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T12:14:58Z

Debt Recovery Specialist

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Temporary
19 - 22 GBP / Hourly
<h3>Interim Debt Recovery Specialist</h3>Location: Basingstoke (Office-Based) Contract: Interim Contract | Initial 3-Month Assignment Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred The Opportunity We are supporting a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Debt Recovery Specialist to join the business on an initial 3-month interim basis. This role will focus on managing a portfolio of overdue and defaulted accounts, delivering effective recovery solutions while maintaining a customer-focused approach.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on collections or recovery professional who can quickly integrate into a busy team and make an immediate impact. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Manage a portfolio of overdue, delinquent and defaulted accounts.</li><li>Proactively contact customers to discuss outstanding balances and agree appropriate repayment solutions.</li><li>Negotiate payment plans, settlements and recovery strategies.</li><li>Assess individual customer circumstances and determine the most appropriate course of action.</li><li>Work closely with internal stakeholders and external third parties to progress recovery activities.</li><li>Support litigation, insolvency and other complex recovery processes where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer interactions and case activity.</li><li>Ensure all activity is conducted in line with relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve recovery processes and operational efficiency.</li></ul> About You <ul><li>Previous experience within debt recovery, collections, credit control or arrears management.</li><li>Strong negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to manage challenging conversations professionally and effectively.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing a varied caseload.</li><li>Strong IT and systems skills.</li><li>Experience within a regulated financial services environment is advantageous but not essential.</li></ul> What's on Offer <ul><li>Initial 3-month interim assignment with potential for extension.</li><li>Immediate start available.</li><li>Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team.</li><li>Varied workload with autonomy and responsibility from day one.</li><li>Basingstoke-based office location.</li></ul>Suitable for candidates from debt recovery, collections, arrears management, financial services collections, commercial recoveries or credit control backgrounds. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNzA4NjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-08T10:39:58Z

Credit Controller

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
34000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Credit Controller</h2><h3>About the Role</h3>This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy credit control team within an established organisation. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of customers, ensuring outstanding debts are chased effectively while maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders.Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, you will play an important role in achieving individual and team targets, whilst also supporting the continuous improvement of credit control processes and administration.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage end-to-end credit control activity across an allocated sales ledger, using telephone, email and written correspondence.</li><li>Work within agreed credit control processes to achieve individual and team collection targets.</li><li>Liaise with the invoicing team and regional managers to resolve queries and disputes that could delay payment.</li><li>Accurately record credit control and customer information using SAGE.</li><li>Issue final demand notices where required.</li><li>Produce monthly reporting for regional teams and the Credit Control Manager, including debtor levels and overdue accounts.</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation for escalation to the in-house legal team where required.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer records and account information.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are looking for an experienced Credit Controller who is confident communicating with customers, organised in their approach and comfortable working in a high-volume environment.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' experience working in a credit control role.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.</li><li>A proactive and solutions-focused approach to resolving issues.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.</li><li>The ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines while maintaining accuracy.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with good numerical and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Previous experience using SAGE or similar accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Core Competencies</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>A collaborative team player who supports colleagues and contributes positively to the wider team.</li><li>Demonstrates energy, initiative and a proactive approach.</li><li>Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.</li><li>Committed to delivering high standards of accuracy and customer service.</li><li>Willing to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of team processes.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3>This is an opportunity to join an established organisation where you will be part of a supportive credit control function and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a collaborative environment.If you are an experienced Credit Controller looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTE1MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T10:50:40Z

Credit Controller

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
32000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 class="isSelectedEnd">Credit Controller - Temporary</h3>Location: Radley (Hybrid) Salary: £35,000 equivalent Duration: 2-month contract - potential to be extended Start date: 12th October Hours: Part-time hours would be considered if requiredRobert Half Ltd are working with an established organisation based in Radley that are looking for a Credit Controller to join them on a temporary basis. The role will involve:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Monitoring outstanding balances and following up overdue payments</li><li>Managing repayment plans </li><li>Supporting the fees team with termly billing</li><li>Initiating formal debt recovery where required</li><li>Liaising with debt collection agencies when necessary</li></ul> We're looking for someone with:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong Excel skills </li><li>Excellent communication and written skills</li><li>Strong organisation and attention to detail</li><li>A proactive, hands-on attitude</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMDI1MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-02T17:43:59Z

Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
15 - 18 GBP / Hourly
<h1>Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator</h1>Location: Datchet, near SloughContract: Interim - 3 months initiallyWorking pattern: 5 days per week, office-basedPay rate: £15-£18 per hour + holiday pay, depending on experienceStart date: Immediate start required<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable & Expenses Administrator to join a busy finance team based in Datchet on an initial 3-month interim contract.The role will initially focus on supporting the expenses function, helping to clear a backlog and ensure expenses are processed accurately and efficiently. Once this has been brought under control, the successful candidate will move across to support the wider Accounts Payable team.This is a great opportunity for someone who is immediately available, enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is happy to get stuck into a varied, hands-on role. You need to have Good Excel skills and knowledge<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Process and review employee expenses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. </li><li>Support the team in clearing an existing backlog of expense claims. </li><li>Investigate discrepancies and resolve expense-related queries. </li><li>Ensure expenses are correctly coded and supported by the relevant documentation. </li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required. </li><li>Support the Accounts Payable function, including processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate records. </li><li>Assist with invoice queries, reconciliations and other AP-related duties. </li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure finance processes run smoothly and deadlines are met. </li></ul><h2>The Ideal Candidate</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Expenses or Finance Administration role. </li><li>Confident processing expenses and handling high volumes of financial transactions. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. </li><li>Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work through a backlog. </li><li>Comfortable working in a busy team environment and adapting to changing priorities. </li><li>Good Excel and general IT skills. </li><li>Immediately available and able to commit to an initial 3-month contract. </li><li>Able to commute to Datchet and work in the office five days per week. </li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>An initial 3-month interim assignment. </li><li>£15-£18 per hour, plus holiday pay, depending on experience. </li><li>An immediate start. </li><li>The opportunity to gain experience across both expenses and Accounts Payable within a busy finance team. </li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDg3MTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-14T09:55:33Z

Management Accountant

Farnham, Surrey
remote
Permanent
38000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
<h2>Management Accountant</h2>Location: Fully office-based Salary: £40,000 per annum<h3>About the Role</h3>We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance team.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTY1OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-05T09:55:45Z

Group Reporting Manager

Melksham, Wiltshire
remote
Temporary
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are recuting for a Group Reporting Manager based in Wiltshire.The Group Reporting Manager who will play a critical role in external reporting, group consolidation, technical accounting, governance and treasury support.Key Responsibilities Lead Group financial reporting and statutory accounts preparationOwn the Group consolidation process and ensure IFRS complianceManage external audits and act as the key contact for auditors and advisers Provide technical accounting expertise on complex and significant transactionsSupport and enhance the Group Internal Control Framework Lead impairment reviews for goodwill, tangible and intangible assetsSupport treasury activities including cash forecasting, liquidity management and payment oversightPrepare Audit Committee and Board reporting papers Mentor and support junior finance team membersACA, ACCA or equivalent qualifiedStrong knowledge of IFRS and listed company reporting requirementsProven experience in Group reporting and consolidation within a listed, PLC or multinational environment 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42NzkzOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-30T09:40:57Z

Management Accountant

Havant, Hampshire
remote
Temporary
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are recruiting for a Management Accountant for a Havant based business on a temporary basis.This role would ideally be office-based. This role may be either full-time or part-time, office based.We can be flexible regarding hours, although the individual will need to spend time in the office to support system processes and knowledge transfer.To strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.<ul><li>Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</li><li>Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</li><li>Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</li><li>Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</li></ul>Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4zODU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-11-03T14:15:33Z

Accounts Payable

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Contract
17.00 - 17.00 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Swindon on an initial 3-month contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is available at short notice and has strong experience working with SAP S/4HANA.Key Responsibilities Processing high-volume supplier invoices Matching, batching and coding invoicesManaging supplier statement reconciliationsResolving invoice and payment queries Preparing payment runs Supporting month-end close activitiesMaintaining accurate records within SAP S/4HANALiaising with internal departments and external suppliersRequired Skills & Experience Previous experience within an Accounts Payable roleStrong SAP S/4HANA experience is essentialExperience processing high volumes of invoicesStrong reconciliation skillsExcellent attention to detail and accuracyGood communication and stakeholder management skills 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci41ODE5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-11T16:14:40Z

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