36 results for Internal Audit in Southampton, Southampton

Finance Director

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
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.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. About Happy Days…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 The Finance Director Role…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&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.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:<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&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&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> About you…<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>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 What's on offer…£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 & Wellbeing package 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/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-23T13:45:43Z

Payroll Analyst

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Harwell to recruit a Payroll Analyst. The Payroll Analyst will receive a salary between £45,000-£60,000 (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working, a bonus and equity! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Manage the administration and processing of the company's monthly UK payroll and designated international payrolls, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.</li><li>Administer day-to-day employee benefits programmes and provide support for ongoing benefit plan operations.</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation, employment law and relevant HR regulations, ensuring continued compliance.</li><li>Prepare year-end payroll reporting and statutory submissions.</li><li>Support SOX compliance, internal controls and audit requirements.</li><li>Participate in payroll system implementations, enhancements and reporting optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate annual payroll changes including bonuses, salary reviews, promotions and market adjustments.</li><li>Partner with Finance on budgeting, invoicing, accounting activities and other cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, including the use of automation and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency and improve the employee experience.</li><li>Manage relationships with external payroll and benefits providers to ensure high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Process tax withholdings relating to employee equity plans in partnership with the equity administration team.</li><li>Provide payroll support and act as back-up for US and other international payrolls when required.</li><li>Contribute to wider Global Rewards initiatives, supporting organisational growth and continuous improvement across payroll and benefits.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>A minimum of five years' payroll experience,</li><li>Proven UK payroll experience (essential), with exposure to global payrolls</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, taxation and employment regulations.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>The resilience and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple competing deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuODc4NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-23T19:46:48Z

Financial Controller

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - READING WITH SOME INITIAL TRAVEL TO LONDONRobert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing, PE backed TV / Film and sound production group. Due to significant expansion they now seek to recruit a financial controller to work directly with the CFO based at their Reading head office. This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business. You will be responsible for developing processes, supporting FP&A and business partnering activities across a range of recently acquired entities, forecasting, working capital and cashflow actuals to the board, development of the P&L and ensure robustness in their core reporting systems. The successful candidate will be a commercially aware individual who will be technically proficient and will have up to date knowledge of all current accounting standards. You will oversee and develop 5 reports and build business partnering relationships with the wider operational leadership team.For this role it is essential that you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), are proficient technically (production of accounts from top to bottom) and have demonstratable experience of driving revenue and reducing cost in a fast paced, commercial environment. It would also be beneficial (but not essential) to have worked in PE and / or media production.Duties:<ul><li>Cross-Entity Financial Consolidation</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams</li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work</li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60,000 and £70,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>6% non-contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTU4NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-06T10:50:32Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Accounts Payable Clerk (Permanent)</h1>Location: Slough Department: Finance<h2>About the Role</h2>We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team based in Datchet.This is a key role within the department, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time, and providing excellent support to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative when resolving queries, and possess excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Invoice Processing & Inbox Management</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Review the shared Accounts Payable inbox three times daily, distributing emails promptly across the team.</li><li>Download, review, and process invoices and supplier statements received via email.</li><li>Ensure invoices are accurately coded, matched to purchase orders where applicable, and approved in line with company procedures.</li></ul><h3>Supplier Portals & Data Management</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Regularly monitor supplier portals and download invoices for processing.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier records, ensuring all information is up to date and compliant.</li></ul><h3>Approvals & Payment Runs</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Monitor invoices awaiting approval and proactively chase outstanding authorisations.</li><li>Support weekly and monthly payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and completed within agreed timescales.</li><li>Prepare remittance advice and reconcile supplier statements.</li></ul><h3>Expense Processing & Auditing</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Audit employee expense claims and receipts to ensure compliance with company policy.</li><li>Assist in managing the Expenses Portal and respond to employee queries in a timely manner.</li><li>Work closely with the part-time Expenses Clerk and provide cover during annual leave or other absences.</li></ul><h3>Supplier Communication & Query Resolution</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Resolve invoice and payment queries professionally, ensuring a positive supplier experience.</li><li>Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies efficiently and accurately.</li></ul><h3>Filing, Archiving & General Support</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Maintain a well-organised electronic filing system for invoices, payments, and supplier documentation.</li><li>Provide general finance and administrative support as required.</li><li>Undertake additional ad hoc duties to support the wider Finance team.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Experience</h2>The ideal candidate will have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>A minimum of 3-5 years' experience in an Accounts Payable role.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.</li><li>Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system (desirable).</li></ul><h2>Why Join Us?</h2>We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.Benefits include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>A supportive, values-driven company culture.</li><li>Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.</li><li>Employee recognition and engagement initiatives.</li><li>Company pension scheme.</li><li>Wellbeing support and employee assistance resources.</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNjc0NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-08T07:30:40Z

Financial Reporting Accountant

Chippenham, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are working in partnership with a continuously growing, forward thinking business in Chippenham to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a very exciting opportunity that will be immersed in supporting with financial reporting, consolidating financial statements, audit deliverables and closing period end accounts. The Financial Reporting Accountant position is a fantastic role for someone that is recently qualified within practice or a reporting/consolidation environment that wants to build on that foundation and someone that is seeking progression within a highly regarded company. The salary is up to £50,000 plus bonus, hybrid working (1 day on site, 4 days from home) and other excellent benefits.<h3> </h3>Key Responsibilities The main duties of the Financial Reporting Accountant role will consist of: <ul><li>Support period-end close activities and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Support group reporting and consolidation</li><li>Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors</li><li>Support ad hoc statutory reporting</li><li>Assist with IFRS queries and revenue recognition reviews</li></ul><h3 id="candidate-profile"> </h3>Requirements To be considered for the Financial Reporting Accountant role, you must possess the following skills/experience: <ul><li>Recently qualified in ACA, ICAS or ACCA</li><li>Experience working within an accounting practice in audit or accounts preparation would be preferable</li><li>Good understanding of IFRS</li><li>Experience in group reporting or consolidations is highly desirable</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Able to work independently and meet demanding deadlines</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li></ul> Salary & Benefits <ul><li>£50,000 annual salary </li><li>Annual discretionary bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (1 day on site, 4 days from home) </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance </li><li>Income protection</li><li>On site parking </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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40NjM1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-25T17:46:37Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Leatherhead, Surrey
remote
Contract
300 - 325 GBP / Daily
Financial Reporting Manager - 1/2 days in office - £325 per day - 6 month contractJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Reporting Manager to join our clients community hub team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the organisation's core operations and ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver a timely, accurate month-end and year-end close, with high-quality consolidated management accounts and clear, actionable performance insight.</li><li>Lead statutory reporting and audit delivery, ensuring FRS102 compliance, strong audit readiness, and on-time completion to Board timetable.</li><li>Own the balance sheet and financial control environment, ensuring full reconciliation, robust governance, and proactive risk resolution.</li><li>Provide technical accounting leadership, ensuring appropriate treatment of complex transactions and full compliance with standards and policies.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement and standardisation across reporting, controls, and systems, including automation and efficiency gains.</li><li>Lead and develop the team, embedding strong ownership, accountability, and high-quality output across all financial reporting activities.</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with strong technical knowledge of FRS102.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering statutory accounts and leading external audits to tight deadlines.</li><li>Strong experience of group consolidations and complex multi-entity reporting environments.</li><li>Demonstrable ownership of month-end/year-end close and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Deep understanding of financial controls, governance and audit readiness requirements.</li><li>Ability to interpret complex accounting issues and apply appropriate technical treatment.</li><li>Track record of driving process improvement, standardisation and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Strong leadership capability, with experience developing and managing finance team members.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, able to present clear, concise financial insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>High attention to detail, with a disciplined, accountable and delivery-focused approach.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS43NDU2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-01T11:12:52Z

Finance Assistant

Camberley, Surrey
remote
Temporary
16 - 17.50 GBP / Hourly
Interim Finance Assistant - 3 Month ContractLocation: Camberley (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Pay: £16.00 - £17.50 per hour + Holiday Pay Contract: 3 MonthsWe are recruiting an experienced Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on a 3-month interim contract while a permanent hire is secured.Key Responsibilities:<ul data-start="228" data-end="1062"><li data-start="228" data-end="277" data-section-id="1pry8oc">Monthly sales invoice creation and distribution</li><li data-start="278" data-end="307" data-section-id="jrytgm">Supplier invoice processing</li><li data-start="308" data-end="375" data-section-id="qnrnok">Reconciliation of accounts receivable/debtors and cash allocation</li><li data-end="434" data-start="376" data-section-id="1l2onrr">Chasing outstanding debts and resolving aged debt issues</li><li data-section-id="olfoe" data-start="435" data-end="478">Processing and reconciling staff expenses</li><li data-section-id="1eby31q" data-end="532" data-start="479">Investigating unallocated and misallocated payments</li><li data-section-id="1khnz1x" data-start="533" data-end="599">Providing copy invoices, statements and supporting documentation</li><li data-section-id="qgzl2e" data-start="600" data-end="663">Liaising with internal departments to resolve account queries</li><li data-end="710" data-start="664" data-section-id="yyfmd4">Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations</li><li data-start="711" data-end="747" data-section-id="16bvgu7">Matching payments to open invoices</li><li data-start="748" data-end="796" data-section-id="19rzfu5">Processing supplier payments via bank transfer</li><li data-start="797" data-end="868" data-section-id="o6xm7h">Ensuring supplier payments are made in line with agreed payment terms</li><li data-section-id="1aj41wf" data-end="916" data-start="869">Handling supplier invoice and payment queries</li><li data-start="917" data-end="950" data-section-id="12i9ri0">Reviewing aged creditor reports</li><li data-start="951" data-end="1006" data-section-id="1lpo907">Supporting month-end deadlines and finance timetables</li><li data-end="1062" data-start="1007" data-section-id="iq16t9">Ad hoc reporting, analysis and year-end audit support</li></ul>Requirements:<ul data-start="957" data-end="1284"><li data-end="988" data-start="957" data-section-id="5p6pre">1-3 years' finance experience</li><li data-section-id="1oqauvf" data-start="989" data-end="1037">Previous AP/AR or Finance Assistant experience</li><li data-section-id="1hsrjg1" data-start="1038" data-end="1079">Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li data-section-id="kwdl6m" data-end="1099" data-start="1080">Good Excel skills</li><li data-section-id="1ermzjv" data-start="1100" data-end="1132">Understanding of VAT processes</li><li data-end="1166" data-start="1133" data-section-id="1bl7vyv">AAT desirable but not essential</li><li data-section-id="xpq9f0" data-end="1235" data-start="1167">Positive and proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills</li><li data-start="1236" data-end="1284" data-section-id="1j4ikx">Able to work effectively within a finance team</li><li data-section-id="1j4ikx" data-start="1236" data-end="1284">Able to get to Camberley 4 days per week. </li></ul>Immediate availability or short notice is required. 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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMjAzNTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-24T09:06:52Z

Financial Reporting Manager

Leatherhead, Surrey
remote
Permanent
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 data-start="0" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1255kdu" data-end="35">Financial Reporting Manager</h3>Leatherhead | Hybrid Working (2 Days in the Office) | Circa £65,000 + Benefits<h2 data-end="220" data-section-id="1urb63z" data-start="120">Make Your First Move into Industry - Or Take the Next Step in Your Financial Reporting Career</h2>Robert Half is partnering with an established and growing organisation to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity for a technically strong ACA-qualified accountant looking to build their career within a commercially focused business.Whether you're making your first move from a small or mid-tier accountancy practice, or you've already gained 1-2 years' industry experience, this role offers broad exposure, genuine responsibility and the chance to work closely with an experienced finance leadership team.Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you'll take ownership of statutory reporting, group consolidations and external audit, while helping to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes across the business.<h2 data-start="1007" data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-end="1022">The Role</h2>As Financial Reporting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and quality of the group's financial reporting.Your responsibilities will include:<ul data-end="1685" data-start="1195"><li data-section-id="jaascp" data-end="1300" data-start="1195">Leading the month-end and year-end close process, delivering accurate consolidated financial reporting.</li><li data-start="1301" data-section-id="2kxq0g" data-end="1386">Preparing statutory accounts under FRS102 and managing the year-end external audit.</li><li data-start="1387" data-section-id="fms8w4" data-end="1475">Owning the balance sheet review process, ensuring robust controls and reconciliations.</li><li data-end="1591" data-section-id="xt17dl" data-start="1476">Providing technical accounting support on complex transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.</li><li data-section-id="r4065j" data-end="1685" data-start="1592">Driving continuous improvements across financial reporting, controls and finance processes.</li></ul><h2 data-start="1687" data-end="1703" data-section-id="1owuc8b">About You</h2>We're looking for an ambitious accountant with strong technical foundations and a desire to develop within industry.The ideal candidate will have:<ul data-start="1855" data-end="2351"><li data-start="1855" data-section-id="1nfoknf" data-end="1887">ACA qualification (essential).</li><li data-section-id="i1p4zj" data-end="2064" data-start="1888">Experience gained within a small or mid-tier accountancy practice, ideally looking to make a first move into industry, or up to two years' post-qualified industry experience.</li><li data-start="2065" data-end="2123" data-section-id="g7b1w">Strong technical accounting knowledge, including FRS102.</li><li data-end="2176" data-section-id="1rknxgw" data-start="2124">Exposure to statutory accounts and external audit.</li><li data-end="2258" data-section-id="kdpwk3" data-start="2177">Excellent attention to detail with a proactive approach to improving processes.</li><li data-end="2351" data-section-id="1b2cerf" data-start="2259">Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business.</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="6l09go" data-end="2370" data-start="2353">Why Apply?</h2><ul data-end="2816" data-start="2372"><li data-end="2440" data-section-id="v97wxm" data-start="2372">Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Leatherhead office.</li><li data-start="2441" data-section-id="3iwdut" data-end="2508">Salary of circa £65,000, plus an attractive benefits package.</li><li data-start="2509" data-section-id="m751up" data-end="2593">A genuine opportunity to make a successful first move from practice into industry.</li><li data-start="2594" data-end="2673" data-section-id="falbqp">High levels of exposure to senior finance leadership and excellent mentoring.</li><li data-section-id="7pnkmb" data-end="2816" data-start="2674">A business committed to investing in its finance function, offering clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.</li></ul>If you're an ACA-qualified accountant looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise within a collaborative, forward-thinking business, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjY2MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-02T09:44:14Z

Finance Assistant

Bagshot, Surrey
remote
Permanent
27000 - 28000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Assistant</h1><h2>The Opportunity</h2>An established and highly respected organisation is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its growing finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with early finance experience who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions while assisting with month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.This is primarily an office-based role, with some hybrid working available following successful completion of the training and probation period.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Accounts Receivable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Create and distribute monthly sales invoices.</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and allocate incoming payments.</li><li>Chase outstanding debts and support debt collection activities.</li><li>Investigate and resolve unallocated and misallocated payments.</li><li>Provide copy invoices, statements, and supporting documentation to customers.</li><li>Work closely with internal departments to resolve aged debt issues.</li></ul><h3>Accounts Payable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</li><li>Manage supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.</li><li>Match payments against outstanding invoices.</li><li>Handle supplier queries and resolve invoice discrepancies.</li><li>Regularly review aged creditor reports.</li></ul><h3>Finance Administration & Reporting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Process and reconcile employee expenses.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and reporting deadlines.</li><li>Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as required.</li><li>Provide information and support during year-end audits.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Requirements</h2>The ideal candidate will possess:<ul data-spread="false"><li>1-3 years' experience within a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.</li><li>A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Good understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Knowledge of VAT recovery processes.</li><li>The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT.</li></ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional day off for your birthday.</li><li>Additional annual leave awarded for long service.</li><li>Hybrid working (subject to successful completion of probation).</li><li>Pension scheme.</li><li>Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.</li><li>Employee recognition and reward programme.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme.</li><li>Private medical insurance.</li><li>Life assurance cover.</li><li>Wellbeing support services.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMzA5MDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-24T09:45:01Z

Group Reporting Accountant

Chertsey, Surrey
remote
Permanent
55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Key Requirements * ACA qualified (or equivalent). * Strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to manage complex consolidations and group reporting. * Highly systems-oriented and technology-savvy, with experience of finance systems, process automation, and digital transformation initiatives. * Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation. * Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence change across the organisation. Responsibilities * Manage the monthly financial close process across four legal entities. * Receive trial balance-level information from local finance teams and complete the month-end close, consolidations, and reporting requirements. * Prepare accurate and timely management and financial reporting for the group. * Lead and support ongoing finance transformation projects, including AI and system implementations. * Work closely with the external audit team to deliver audits efficiently and identify opportunities for process and control improvements. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and the wider organisation. * Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues through indirect (dotted-line) management responsibility for six employees. * Develop into a future Finance Director position as the organisation continues to grow.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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDg4NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-23T15:08:14Z

Management Accountant

Hampshire, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is working with a well-established, values-led organisation based in Winchester to recruit a Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys a varied role and takes pride in providing professional, thoughtful and efficient finance support within a busy and dynamic organisation.Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with the wider finance team, the Management Accountant will play a key part in delivering a high-quality finance service across the organisation and its associated entities. The role contributes to all areas of finance activity, including financial analysis, reporting, budget management, VAT management, compliance and process improvement. The successful candidate will also provide support to the payroll function and the wider accounts team, and will be encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and suggest improvements as part of the ongoing development of the department.The successful candidate will keep up to date with changes in financial legislation and will have a solid understanding of producing statutory accounts and managing external audits. Strong relationship-building skills are essential, combining professionalism and empathy to ensure fair, consistent and effective financial solutions.Role: Management AccountantLocation: Winchester, HampshireSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experienceContract: Permanent, full-time (08.30 - 17.00, Mon-Fri). Part-time considered, minimum 30 hours per week Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and Analysis<ul><li>Prepare timely, accurate monthly and periodic management accounts.</li><li>Carry out month-end close procedures, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor income streams and related expenditure, providing analysis as required.</li><li>Support scenario modelling relating to volumes, pricing and related allocations.</li><li>Contribute to month-end reporting processes, ensuring deadlines and financial procedures are met.</li><li>Assist in producing financial reports for senior leadership and the board.</li><li>Prepare annual statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiary, working closely with external auditors.</li><li>Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, timely submission and compliance with statutory requirements.</li><li>Oversee maintenance of the general ledger and accurate transaction coding.</li><li>Assist with fixed asset management, including additions, disposals and depreciation.</li><li>Support compliance with Companies Act, Charity Act, VAT, Corporation Tax, payroll and Gift Aid regulations, as applicable.</li></ul>Budget Management<ul><li>Assist with financial reports for performance analysis and KPI reviews.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting process, working closely with budget holders.</li><li>Prepare rolling financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor capital expenditure and provide variance analysis.</li><li>Support decision-making and organisational projects with modelling and forecasting.</li></ul>VAT Management and Compliance<ul><li>Prepare and assist with prompt VAT returns.</li><li>Review transaction processing for VAT accuracy.</li><li>Keep up to date with VAT legislation and implement changes as required.</li><li>Support VAT recovery reviews and improvements.</li><li>Assist with VAT registration processes where required.</li></ul>Process Improvement<ul><li>Identify improvements to financial processes and reporting.</li><li>Review financial procedures and controls.</li><li>Support the early adoption of new finance processes and systems.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Any other duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the line manager.</li></ul>Person SpecificationThe successful candidate will be a high-calibre qualified accountant with excellent management, communication and technical skills, along with strong commercial acumen.Experience and Qualifications<ul><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA or QBE.</li><li>Experience in management accounting, producing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and producing statutory accounts.</li><li>Specialist VAT knowledge and group VAT compliance experience.</li><li>Experience in process improvement.</li><li>Experience in managing external audits.</li></ul>Desirable: previous experience within a regulated or not-for-profit environment.Skills and Abilities<ul><li>Enthusiastic about the role of finance in supporting a thriving organisation.</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills; experience with finance and management information systems advantageous.</li><li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Generous defined contribution pension scheme.</li><li>Free or heavily subsidised access to a range of on-site facilities and activities.</li><li>Refreshments whilst working, and free meals when on duty.</li><li>Access to an employee assistance programme.</li><li>Further benefits to be discussed with Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzEzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-01T08:40:00Z

Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Maidenhead, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Cost Accountant/Manufacturing Finance</h1>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a growing global manufacturing business to recruit a Cost Accountant for its UK manufacturing operation in Slough.This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with recent, hands-on manufacturing finance experience who enjoys working closely with operational teams and influencing business performance. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in supporting the manufacturing facility, providing financial insight across production, inventory, product costing and operational performance.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory accounting across the manufacturing facility.</li><li>Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Sales to provide financial insight and support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Monitor inventory levels, stock provisions, obsolete inventory and labour costs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.</li><li>Deliver month-end activities including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Support statutory reporting, VAT, external audit and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for a finance professional who can demonstrate:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with 3+ years' post-qualified experience.</li><li>Recent experience in a manufacturing or production environment, supporting a manufacturing facility.</li><li>Strong knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, product costing and manufacturing variance analysis.</li><li>Experience partnering with operational stakeholders, including Manufacturing, Procurement and Engineering teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving financial processes.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £65,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.</li><li>Opportunity to join a growing international manufacturing business with ambitious growth plans.</li><li>A highly visible role with genuine exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making.</li><li>The opportunity to influence business performance and drive continuous improvement within a collaborative finance team.</li><li>Office-based role in Slough, offering close collaboration with the wider business and manufacturing operation.</li></ul>If you're an experienced manufacturing finance professional looking to make a real commercial impact within a growing global business, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNDgyNjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-13T13:12:21Z

Management Accountant

Slough, Berkshire
remote
Contract
300 - 325 GBP / Daily
Management Accountant - 1 day in office - Slough - £300 - £325 per day Role PurposeA hands-on finance business partnering role responsible for delivering management accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and commercial support across multiple business units. The role also provides leadership and support to management accountants, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and effective decision-making support for operational stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Analysis<ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts and performance reports.</li><li>Analyse financial results, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs).</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li></ul>Budgeting & Forecasting<ul><li>Lead budgeting and forecasting activities across business units.</li><li>Challenge assumptions and identify financial risks and opportunities.</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning and investment decisions.</li></ul>Cost Control & Business Performance<ul><li>Monitor costs against budgets and identify efficiency improvements.</li><li>Provide analysis of labour, materials, and operational costs.</li><li>Support operational teams in improving profitability and performance.</li></ul>Cash Flow & Working Capital<ul><li>Monitor cash flow performance and working capital metrics.</li><li>Develop cash flow forecasts and support cash recovery initiatives.</li></ul>Financial Business Partnering<ul><li>Provide financial insight and recommendations to operational leaders.</li><li>Support project performance reviews, pricing decisions, and business planning.</li><li>Develop financial models and sensitivity analyses to support decision-making.</li></ul>Compliance & Process Improvement<ul><li>Support audit requirements and maintain strong financial controls.</li><li>Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and systems.</li><li>Assist in developing finance team capability and best practices.</li></ul>Key Skills & Experience<ul><li>Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and cost analysis skills.</li><li>Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.</li><li>Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.</li><li>Experience leading or supporting finance team members.</li><li>Professional accounting qualification (preferred).</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS44ODgzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-18T15:24:58Z

Head of Transactional Finance

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
- 90000 GBP / Yearly
Hi there, I wondered if this role might be of interest to you or based on your background if you can recommend anyone? Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to £90,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.</li><li>Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.</li><li>Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.</li><li>Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.</li><li>Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> In order to be considered you will need to evidence the following experience so please send me your CV, salary, location and evidence relating to the following bullet points: <ul><li>Strong people management and development essential - Ideally 15+ staff</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</li><li>Experience working with an OCR Tool / invoice automation for AP</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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjY1OTU0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-29T14:56:55Z

Finance Manager

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
48000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will receive a salary of up to £50,000 plus attractive benefits including very flexible hybrid remote working! The role is suitable for applicants both qualified and qualified by experience (QBE). Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts, including insightful variance analysis against budget and forecast</li><li>Prepare weekly and monthly KPI reporting to support business performance</li><li>Lead the preparation of detailed product and venue-level P&Ls to gross profit and contribution level</li><li>Support annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes in collaboration with budget holders and senior leadership</li><li>Work closely with sales and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insights</li><li>Ensure consistency and reconciliation between finance and operational reporting systems (e.g. Salesforce)</li><li>Provide financial analysis to support commercial decision-making and performance improvement</li><li>Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items</li><li>Support VAT compliance and submissions to HMRC</li><li>Ensure adherence to Group financial policies, including expenses and purchasing</li><li>Assist with year-end audit, statutory accounts, and tax reporting</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Experience in a similar Finance Manager or Senior Finance role</li><li>Strong experience in management accounting, forecasting, and financial controls</li><li>Strong attention to detail with high levels of financial accuracy</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Builds strong, collaborative working relationship</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMjc0NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-08T18:18:08Z

Head of Transactional Finance

Abingdon, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in Abingdon to recruit a Head of Transactional Finance. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to £80,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working! Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Lead, mentor and develop the finance operations team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.</li><li>Oversee the AP function to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments and that all liabilities are captured and reported timeously.</li><li>Oversee the AR function to ensure timely and accurate billing and collections.</li><li>Develop strategies to minimize outstanding receivables and improve cashflow.</li><li>Oversee banking relationships and optimize banking operations, including administrative ownership for Corporate credit cards.</li><li>Develop and enhance the cashflow management and reporting processes, with the support of the Treasury assistant.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective internal controls over the AP, AR and treasury processes.</li><li>Implement and maintain effective KPI's across departments, under direct responsibility.</li><li>Oversee the Intercompany policies and procedures, ensuring reconciliations are performed regularly and discrepancies resolved, per policy.</li><li>Oversee the GL accounting and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and relevant tax regulations and reporting requirements.</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>Strong people management and development essential</li><li>Strong knowledge of AP, AR, Treasury, GL accounting and tax compliance,</li><li>Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flexible environment</li><li>Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with Monthly Closure processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-18T15:31:03Z

Accounts Payable - Temporary.

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Temporary
24000 - 24500 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are currently recruiting for a Swindon based business to find temporary cover on a long term basis within an Accounts Payable team.Office based in Swindon.This role would suit someone with Accounts Payable knowledge, with good Data input skills.You will help with:* Audit checks on suppliers* Statement reconciliations* Review of daily figures* Master data cleansing* Updating process notes where applicable* Processing invoices and expense claims 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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci43NzA0Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-06-17T16:51:19Z

Group Finance Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
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. About Happy Days… 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 The Group Finance Manager Role… 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:<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> About you… <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>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. What's on offer… 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 & Well-being package.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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-21T10:19:30Z

Credit Controller

Bath, Somerset
remote
Temporary
17 - 18 GBP / Hourly
<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-end="42" data-section-id="1wahjql" data-start="0">Credit Controller - Temporary Contract</h3>Location: Leatherhead Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week in the office Contract: 3 months initially, with potential for extension Rate: £17-£18 per hour + holiday payWe are currently recruiting for a Credit Controller to join a busy finance team based in Leatherhead. This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with the potential to become permanent for the right person.The role will involve managing a portfolio of accounts and supporting the wider finance function with credit control and accounts receivable activities. You will be dealing with a range of customers and clients, including working with 3rd party organisations, as well as handling timesheet-related queries and invoicing.Key responsibilities:<ul data-end="1399" data-start="851"><li data-section-id="bl7ian" data-end="920" data-start="851">Managing outstanding debts and proactively chasing overdue payments</li><li data-start="921" data-end="968" data-section-id="h9p1h8">Maintaining accurate customer account records</li><li data-section-id="80ci72" data-end="1021" data-start="969">Handling queries relating to invoices and payments</li><li data-section-id="xt9uxv" data-end="1093" data-start="1022">Liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve account queries</li><li data-end="1140" data-section-id="1z0rbhj" data-start="1094">Working with customer accounts</li><li data-start="1141" data-end="1216" data-section-id="ef8mav">Supporting with timesheet-related queries and ensuring accurate invoicing</li><li data-start="1217" data-section-id="uffldj" data-end="1272">Allocating payments and reconciling customer accounts</li><li data-section-id="1gwjl8a" data-end="1335" data-start="1273">Providing regular updates on outstanding debts and aged debt</li><li data-end="1399" data-section-id="1aijmw7" data-start="1336">General accounts receivable and credit control administration</li></ul>The ideal candidate will have:<ul data-end="1777" data-start="1436"><li data-start="1436" data-end="1502" data-section-id="rx0ild">Previous experience in Credit Control or Accounts Receivable</li><li data-section-id="h3h03v" data-end="1553" data-start="1503">Strong communication and customer service skills</li><li data-start="1554" data-end="1597" data-section-id="1qjwnce">Good attention to detail and organisation</li><li data-section-id="16lhrys" data-end="1651" data-start="1598">Experience dealing with invoice and payment queries</li><li data-start="1652" data-end="1714" data-section-id="1ympbzf">The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload</li><li data-start="1715" data-section-id="1n3xzja" data-end="1777">Immediate or short-term availability is highly desirable</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTQzNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-27T08:28:17Z

Senior Credit Controller

Datchet, Berkshire
remote
Contract
18 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Senior Credit Controller - £38.000 per annum - Temp to perm - Datchet - Office based Job PurposeThe Credit Control & Collections Specialist is responsible for managing customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices, reducing aged debt, and maintaining healthy cash flow. The role requires building positive customer relationships while applying effective collection strategies to minimise bad debt and support the company's financial objectives.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances.</li><li>Contact customers via telephone, email, and written correspondence regarding overdue invoices.</li><li>Negotiate payment arrangements while maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Monitor aged debt reports and prioritise collection activities based on risk and value.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice disputes by liaising with internal departments and customers.</li><li>Allocate customer payments accurately and reconcile accounts where required.</li><li>Escalate high-risk or severely overdue accounts in line with company policy.</li><li>Recommend accounts for legal action or external debt collection agencies when appropriate.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer communications and collection activity.</li><li>Review customer credit limits and recommend amendments based on payment performance.</li><li>Produce regular reports on aged debt, collection performance, cash receipts, and overdue accounts.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end finance activities related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and relevant financial regulations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve collection processes and reduce debtor days.</li></ul>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<ul><li>Debtor Days (DSO) reduction</li><li>Aged debt performance</li><li>Cash collection targets achieved</li><li>Percentage of overdue accounts recovered</li><li>Bad debt reduction</li><li>Customer dispute resolution time</li><li>Collection call and contact activity</li><li>Accuracy of account reconciliations</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS45MjI2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-07-22T09:03:31Z

Credit Controller

Wallingford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
29000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation based in Wallingford to recruit a Credit Controller. The Credit Controller will receive a salary of up £30,000 along with other attractive benefits including mostly remote working, you only need to be in the office 2 days per month. Primary responsibilities; <ul><li>Call and e-mail customers to discuss and collect payments</li><li>Make notes of findings in the accounting system for reference</li><li>Review aged debt report daily to identify overdue debt</li><li>Provide special focus on the collection of aged (6 month +) and problematic debt</li><li>Help to facilitate the resolution of customer queries with the appropriate internal staff to ensure payment is received</li><li>Manage credit referencing</li><li>Monitor credit limits and payment terms</li><li>Input cash receipts daily to identify outstanding remittances</li><li>Allocate cash received and reconciliation of customer accounts</li><li>Send out overdue account statements and further reminders in line with Company Control Policy</li><li>Prepare cash and age debtor reports. To distribute to accurate reports in a timely manner as required.</li><li>Working alongside Business Unit Managers to help drive KPI targets</li></ul> Key experience and attributes; <ul><li>ERP System experience</li><li>A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively and to deliver results</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills</li><li>Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel</li><li>Good communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical</li><li>Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.</li><li>Persistent and resilient under pressure, with a good sense of humour</li><li>You will be detailed oriented and accurate with the ability to review your own work and detect and fix errors prior to your managers review</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMzgwNjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-16T15:52:51Z

Accounts Payable

Berkshire, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
17 - 20 GBP / Hourly
Purchase Ledger Controller (Interim Contract) Location: Thatcham, Berkshire Rate: £17.00-£19.00 per hour + holiday pay (depending on experience) Contract: 3-6 Month Interim Assignment with Potential to Become Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in the office, remainder working from home<h2 data-end="353" data-section-id="iaipol" data-start="335">The Opportunity</h2>We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to join a well-established manufacturing and engineering business on an interim basis. This is an initial 3-6 month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.Working as part of a busy finance team, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations while supporting wider finance activities.<h2 data-end="872" data-start="849" data-section-id="18w7bso">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-end="1541" data-start="874"><li data-section-id="13rojwy" data-start="874" data-end="969">Process supplier purchase invoices, including matching invoices to electronic delivery notes.</li><li data-section-id="19e18ox" data-start="970" data-end="1028">Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger control accounts.</li><li data-section-id="1xsl8dd" data-start="1029" data-end="1110">Prepare and process supplier payments, including foreign currency transactions.</li><li data-start="1111" data-section-id="2jpdme" data-end="1151">Create and maintain supplier accounts.</li><li data-end="1235" data-section-id="2f3e8z" data-start="1152">Investigate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li data-end="1307" data-start="1236" data-section-id="hyx6eq">Review courier invoices and identify customer recharge opportunities.</li><li data-section-id="7ow560" data-start="1308" data-end="1359">Support month-end and year-end finance processes.</li><li data-end="1453" data-section-id="b2kkfm" data-start="1360">Manage petty cash, including issuing floats, maintaining records, and reconciling balances.</li><li data-end="1541" data-section-id="x2tppm" data-start="1454">Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with company procedures.</li></ul><h2 data-start="1543" data-section-id="1jjwfl7" data-end="1555">About You</h2>The successful candidate will have:<ul data-end="2180" data-start="1594"><li data-end="1680" data-start="1594" data-section-id="fy7cjt">Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.</li><li data-start="1681" data-section-id="1m03khk" data-end="1784">Experience working within an ERP system (Epicor experience would be beneficial but is not essential).</li><li data-end="1876" data-section-id="1u75w1c" data-start="1785">Experience gained within a manufacturing, engineering, or similar commercial environment.</li><li data-end="1937" data-section-id="1qllq4i" data-start="1877">Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.</li><li data-section-id="153ee7m" data-start="1938" data-end="2007">The ability to manage workloads effectively and work independently.</li><li data-start="2008" data-section-id="nrowex" data-end="2130">Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business.</li><li data-end="2180" data-section-id="1br28cl" data-start="2131">A proactive and conscientious approach to work.</li></ul><h2 data-start="2182" data-section-id="5q4cw2" data-end="2200">What's on Offer</h2><ul data-start="2202" data-end="2498"><li data-end="2252" data-start="2202" data-section-id="y9zmj">£17.00-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience. (+ Holiday Pay).</li><li data-end="2343" data-start="2268" data-section-id="15miskr">Hybrid working arrangement (3-4 days in the office, remainder from home).</li><li data-end="2419" data-start="2344" data-section-id="id4sce">Immediate opportunity to make an impact within a supportive finance team.</li><li data-start="2420" data-section-id="1ogsode" data-end="2498">Potential for the position to become permanent following the interim period.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMTU4NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-14T13:03:37Z

Collections Manager

Basingstoke, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
<h2 data-section-id="1j0xk8j" data-start="132" data-end="160">Collections Manager</h2>Permanent | £50,000 - £60,000 | Basingstoke Robert Half is working with a specialist financial services organisation undergoing a period of operational development and improvement within its credit and collections function. This is a key leadership role focused on driving performance, strengthening processes, and supporting the delivery of effective arrears and recoveries management within a regulated environment.This opportunity would suit an experienced collections professional who is ready to take ownership of a team and play a central role in improving collections performance, operational discipline, and customer outcomes.<h3 data-section-id="13qglty" data-start="816" data-end="835">The Opportunity</h3>As Collections Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day performance and leadership of the collections function, covering early arrears through to recoveries. You will play a key role in ensuring strong operational execution, consistent process adherence, and effective management of customer arrears cases.Working closely with senior stakeholders across credit and risk, you will help embed a more structured, data-led approach to collections while ensuring compliance with regulatory and conduct expectations.This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for both people leadership and operational performance.<h3 data-end="1507" data-start="1483" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3>Collections Operations & Performance<ul data-end="1813" data-start="1550"><li data-end="1649" data-start="1550" data-section-id="gzbeal">Manage day-to-day collections activity across early arrears, late-stage arrears, and recoveries</li><li data-section-id="16zvlbr" data-start="1650" data-end="1741">Drive performance against key KPIs including arrears levels, roll rates, and recoveries</li><li data-end="1813" data-start="1742" data-section-id="rkjgyv">Ensure consistent execution of collections strategies and processes</li></ul>Team Leadership<ul data-end="2057" data-start="1835"><li data-end="1912" data-start="1835" data-section-id="13f8rtq">Lead, coach, and develop a team of collections agents and/or team leaders</li><li data-start="1913" data-end="1993" data-section-id="1u5frkd">Ensure strong performance management, engagement, and adherence to processes</li><li data-start="1994" data-end="2057" data-section-id="ozbit0">Support capability development and training across the team</li></ul>Process, Controls & Compliance<ul data-end="2338" data-start="2094"><li data-start="2094" data-end="2185" data-section-id="1kpbhqn">Maintain adherence to internal policies, regulatory requirements, and conduct standards</li><li data-section-id="8pwalo" data-end="2282" data-start="2186">Support the implementation of structured processes across arrears management and forbearance</li><li data-section-id="1p52viq" data-start="2283" data-end="2338">Contribute to QA processes and operational controls</li></ul>MI & Reporting<ul data-end="2577" data-start="2359"><li data-section-id="1r4i1sm" data-end="2429" data-start="2359">Monitor and report on collections performance and portfolio trends</li><li data-end="2511" data-start="2430" data-section-id="9axyma">Provide insight into arrears movement, recovery rates, and customer behaviour</li><li data-end="2577" data-start="2512" data-section-id="10n3gur">Support senior stakeholders with operational MI and reporting</li></ul>Continuous Improvement<ul data-end="2839" data-start="2606"><li data-end="2680" data-start="2606" data-section-id="18avoxi">Identify opportunities to improve collections processes and efficiency</li><li data-section-id="1d1vaxh" data-end="2747" data-start="2681">Support rollout of system enhancements and operational changes</li><li data-section-id="1qg2v3q" data-start="2748" data-end="2839">Contribute to broader initiatives to improve customer outcomes and recovery performance</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-start="2846" data-end="2859">About You</h3><ul data-start="2861" data-end="3286"><li data-section-id="1qg5zow" data-end="2946" data-start="2861">Experience in collections within financial services, banking, or consumer lending</li><li data-start="2947" data-end="3015" data-section-id="c23zu4">Proven track record of managing or supervising collections teams</li><li data-section-id="1vn0tsr" data-end="3103" data-start="3016">Strong understanding of arrears management, recoveries, and regulatory requirements</li><li data-start="3104" data-end="3156" data-section-id="12atajs">Comfortable working with MI and performance data</li><li data-section-id="x1x9uw" data-end="3228" data-start="3157">Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills</li><li data-end="3286" data-start="3229" data-section-id="1vdnwp6">Hands-on, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivery</li></ul><h3 data-end="3307" data-start="3293" data-section-id="1ioyqob">Why Apply?</h3>This is a strong opportunity for an experienced collections professional to step into a management role with real responsibility for performance and team leadership. You'll be joining a business focused on strengthening its credit and collections capability, with opportunities to improve processes, enhance outcomes, and contribute to ongoing operational development.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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjg0NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-02T14:54:42Z

Finance business partner

Southampton, Hampshire
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
**** FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RECOGNISED RETAIL BRAND **** Due to continued growth and the launch of an exciting range of new products this leading retail / FMCG company with its HQ in Southampton is looking to recruit a commercial finance senior to lead FP&A and partnering activities for the sales and marketing teams. With the support of the CFO, you would provide a holistic partnering service to sales, marketing and retail ops leadership, and provide high level management (up to owner level) information to support retail direction and strategy. This role would ideally suit someone qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with demonstrable experience of adding value in a retail style business, and can offer a salary of up to £80k P/A plus bonus, benefits and work from home options.Duties:Financial Analysis and Reporting<ul><li>Maintenance and streamlining of key data workbooks: <ul><li>Historic and outlook tracking of sales from revenue through to contribution. This is a key report to enable analysis of unit volumes, average selling price (ASP), and profitability by product. Key opportunities or concerns will be highlighted to management and the board.</li><li>Centralised standard costing workbook. This is updated from data provided by local financial controllers and is critical to facilitate analysis and reporting of margin performance at product level. Opportunity will exist to migrate this in-system within 18 months.</li><li>Individual P&Ls for focus customers. This is a key report for commercial and finance teams to support and develop key customer relationships. This includes ecoms profitability reporting, which will involve working closely with the Head of E-Commerce.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Support management with timely financial and commercial trade analysis: <ul><li>Co-ordination, production and delivery of monthly trading reports and commercial insight for senior management.</li><li>Preparation and analysis of historic and prospective financial data to communicate key information on trade volume and contribution by brand, product, customer and channel to both finance and commercial teams. Key consideration should be on trends, highlights and variances to budget / forecast / prior year.</li><li>Support production of monthly board pack by drafting concise and informative revenue slides accompanied with insightful commentary.</li><li>Support M&A activities with trade and commercial analysis of prospective targets - including sales performance, impact assessment of contractual terms, market share review, and group profitability impact.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Provide financial and commercial advice to management, driving financial performance through commercially sound analysis at revenue and margin level which enables management to take decisions</li></ul>Reporting Improvement<ul><li>Implement processes to ensure the latest trade forecasts (revenue through to trade contribution) are captured each month from around the business.</li><li>Develop and streamline processes to ensure more effective delivery of product portfolio and trade performance information.</li><li>Support development of system reports for trade activity and profitability reporting by collation of data and QA testing.</li></ul>Business Partnering <ul><li>Business partner with the commercial and operations teams to ensure clear comprehension of target performance (budget / forecast / KPI) for trade activities, as well as the prompt highlighting of focus / risk / improvement areas to improve financial performance.</li><li>Preparation of relevant, timely management information to equip the commercial team with the necessary understanding required to make business decisions - including analysis of margin drivers, lower margin customers / products, etc, to provide greater insight into trading performance.</li><li>Be a key player in the preparation of the annual budget, working alongside the Commercial Directors across the business to produce consolidated product sales budgets (from revenue through to contribution).</li><li>Commercial project support e.g. evaluation of new product development proposals or plans to internalize / outsource production.</li><li>Maintaining an analysis of key customer contracts to include key terms, products and highlight any specific financial considerations to the core finance team, e.g. discounts, rebates, royalty accruals.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £70,000 and £80,000 P/A based on experience</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus 8 bank holiday</li><li>Income protection</li><li>Death in service</li><li>Flexible work environment with opportunity to wfh up to 3 days pw</li><li>A fun, positive and friendly work environment where you are given the opportunity to bring ideas to the table.</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDY2NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-06T08:20:17Z

Finance Systems Manager

Guildford, Surrey
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Systems Manager</h1>Guildford | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £60,000 - £70,000 + BenefitsRobert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, highly acquisitive international business to recruit a Finance Systems Manager for an organisation experiencing significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint. Operating within a dynamic, fast-paced sector, they are investing heavily in technology and finance transformation, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving systems, driving efficiencies and delivering change.This is far more than a BAU support role. Whilst you'll oversee the day-to-day administration of the finance systems, you'll also play a key role in shaping their future, leading projects, implementing new solutions and helping the finance function maximise the value of its technology.<h2>The Role</h2>You'll become the subject matter expert for the organisation's finance systems, acting as the key link between Finance, IT and external suppliers. The role is a great blend of operational ownership and project work, with approximately 70% focused on finance systems administration and support and 30% dedicated to continuous improvement, optimisation and systems projects.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own and administer the finance systems landscape, ensuring reliability, performance and data integrity.</li><li>Manage Microsoft Business Central alongside key finance applications including reporting and credit management tools.</li><li>Provide first-line support, user administration, permissions and system configuration.</li><li>Deliver training and ongoing support to finance users.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve system functionality.</li><li>Lead and support finance systems implementations, upgrades and enhancement projects.</li><li>Work closely with Finance, IT and third-party vendors to deliver successful change initiatives.</li><li>Improve reporting capability and help drive greater utilisation of finance systems across the business.</li><li>Play a key role in upcoming transformation projects, including the implementation of a new expenses platform and wider finance systems improvements.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're looking for someone who enjoys combining technical finance systems expertise with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in a Finance Systems Manager, Finance Systems Analyst or Systems Accountant role.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Business Central.</li><li>Experience supporting ERP systems and finance users.</li><li>Knowledge of finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and reporting.</li><li>Experience delivering systems enhancements, upgrades or implementations.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and excellent analytical ability.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work across Finance, IT and external suppliers.</li></ul>Experience with reporting tools such as Cosmos, finance system integrations or project delivery would be advantageous but is not essential.<h2>Why Apply?</h2>This is an opportunity to join a business that is genuinely investing in its people and technology. You'll have the chance to influence the direction of the finance systems landscape, lead meaningful improvement projects and be part of a collaborative team supporting a business that continues to grow through acquisition.If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact while developing your finance systems expertise within a thriving international organisation, 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMzYwOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-11T11:56:14Z