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Finance Director
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 150000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="text-align: justify;">Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed multi-site single operations group operating within the Nurseries and Pre-Schools sector in their search for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role following the recent decision to create a new hub in Wiltshire to support ongoing growth across the business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reporting to the CFO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team this role will be critical to shaping the long-term direction of the business alongside driving efficiencies through the finance function to provide tangible insight and value to stakeholders. You will lead the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the breadth of finance whilst delivering strong financial management, effective business partnering and aiding decision making.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Happy Days…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and currently employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Finance Director Role…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will be at the forefront of crafting the finance function within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub, this will be balanced with ongoing M&amp;A activity with further acquisitions and expansions on the horizon. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing efficiencies through business-as-usual areas such as month end, year end and reporting to shorten close cycles and deliver strong insight to the senior leadership team and investors.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The Finance Director will oversee a team of circa 16 inclusive of 3 direct reports, acting as a true strategic leader through the group whilst developing and mentoring a high performing team. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Accountable for accuracy and integrity of core finance deliverables such as month end, year end, consolidations, statutory requirements and compliance</li><li>Develop and monitor key performance indicators across the group ensuring accountability across all levels and providing valuable insight and analysis relevant to finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Provide insight and due diligence for M&amp;A activity, owning and improving the integration strategy to allow for planned buy and build activities</li><li>Own the optimisation of finance related systems inclusive of the main ERP, reporting/consolidation tools and provide suggestions across automation and AI opportunities</li><li>Lead and develop FP&amp;A/Commercial activities turning raw data into effective reporting and visualisation that is digestible and actionable for all levels</li><li>Manage external relationships such as investors, auditors, banks, tax authorities and legal advisors</li><li>Work closely with the CFO and Investors on additional reporting requirements and ad-hoc information requests</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About you…</strong></p><ul style="text-align: justify;"><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>A self-motivated, high-energy leader with evidence of developing high performing teams</li><li>Significant change and transformation experience, ability to evaluate gaps in process and systems before delivering solutions in a cost-efficient manner</li><li>Prior multi-site single operations or multi-revenue streams experience</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment ideally within a buy and build strategy</li></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>What's on offer…</strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">£120k to £150k basic salary, 30% bonus, 10% non-contributory pension and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Wellbeing package </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y3JhaWcua2lsbWluc3Rlci4yNTc1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-23T13:45:43Z
Senior Financial Accountant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant on a permanent basis in Swindon. This role would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with experience of working in Audit or in a multisite/multi revenue or high growth/PE business as a Financial Accountant.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role </strong></p><p>The Senior Financial Accountant role is newly created as a result of planned growth and will be pivotal in supporting with maintaining group accounting controls as the business grows. You will be joining a high growth, highly acquisitive business and will be pivotal in supporting with acquisitions and mergers. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Preparing group accounts, statutory accounts and consolidating group accounts.</li><li>Liaising with auditors and managing the audit process.</li><li>Developing and maintaining internal reporting standards and controls.</li><li>Supporting with mergers and acquisitions.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile </strong></p><p>We are looking for someone with the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACCA/ACA newly qualified as a minimum.</li><li>Audit background preferred.</li><li>Experience of preparing statutory accounts and liaising with auditors.</li><li>Experience of auditing or working in large businesses, and consolidating accounts.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced excel skills with an eye for process improvement.</li><li>High performance mindset.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package </strong></p><ul><li>£55,000-£65,000 base salary.</li><li>25 days leave + bank holidays.</li><li>Pension contribution.</li><li>Hybrid working after passing probation (2 days from home).</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjUxOTIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-08-06T10:31:53Z
Group Reporting Manager
  • Hook, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Financial Reporting Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Hook (Hybrid)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Excellent Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong qualified accountant to join a collaborative finance team, leading the financial reporting function while managing and developing a small team.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the month-end reporting process, management accounts, balance sheet integrity, statutory reporting support and financial controls. You'll also play a key role in driving continuous improvement, strengthening reporting processes and partnering with senior stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position offers a broad and varied remit, combining technical accounting, team leadership and business partnering within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Reporting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead the month-end close process and deliver accurate monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare board packs, financial reports and detailed variance analysis.</li><li>Produce timely reporting with clear commentary and actionable insights.</li><li>Ensure reporting is accurate, reconciled and supported by robust audit trails.</li><li>Support Group reporting requirements and reporting deadlines.</li></ul><h3>Financial Control</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Own the balance sheet reconciliation process and strengthen financial controls.</li><li>Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations.</li><li>Review accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, VAT, revenue and other key balance sheet areas.</li><li>Ensure journals are accurate, appropriately supported and reviewed.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare VAT returns.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering &amp; Planning</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities.</li><li>Partner with operational stakeholders to provide commercial insight and improve financial understanding.</li><li>Deliver meaningful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li></ul><h3>Audit &amp; Compliance</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors.</li><li>Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and efficiencies.</li></ul><h3>Leadership</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage, mentor and develop a team of two finance professionals.</li><li>Provide technical accounting guidance across the wider finance team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>At least two years' post-qualified experience within Financial Reporting, Group Reporting, Financial Control or Management Accounting.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and month-end reporting experience.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills with experience using ERP systems.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience within a multi-entity environment is advantageous.</li><li>SAP, Cognos or similar ERP/reporting system experience is desirable.</li><li>Big 4 or practice background would be beneficial but is not essential.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid working.</li><li>Opportunity to lead and develop a small finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.</li><li>A collaborative culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional development.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDQ3NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T10:08:22Z
Financial Controller
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - READING WITH SOME INITIAL TRAVEL TO LONDON</strong></p><p>Robert 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.<br /> You will be responsible for developing processes, supporting FP&amp;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&amp;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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><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&amp;L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&amp;L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&amp;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><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTU4NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-06T10:50:32Z
Management Accountant - 12 month FTC
  • Addlestone, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>12 Month Fixed Term Contract | £60,000 - £65,000</strong></p><h2>A fantastic opportunity to make a real impact</h2><p>I'm working exclusively with a successful and growing organisation that is looking to appoint a talented <strong>Management Accountant</strong> on an initial <strong>12-month fixed term contract</strong>.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting, commercial analysis, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, providing insight to stakeholders, and supporting the wider business during an exciting period.</p><p>You'll have exposure across the full finance cycle, working closely with senior stakeholders and gaining the opportunity to make a real impact within a collaborative and high-performing finance team.</p><h2>Key responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Preparing accurate and insightful monthly management accounts and supporting analysis.</p></li><li><p>Managing month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>Producing financial reporting and commentary to enable stakeholders to make informed business decisions.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the preparation of statutory reporting requirements, including year-end accounts, VAT, corporation tax, and other regulatory submissions.</p></li><li><p>Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and professional advisors.</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</p></li><li><p>Analysing financial performance and providing meaningful commentary on key business drivers.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Supporting improvements to finance processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining key data sources that support commercial reporting and business intelligence.</p></li><li><p>Providing support and guidance to junior members of the finance team where required.</p></li></ul><h2>About you</h2><ul><li><p>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or finalist with strong relevant experience.</p></li><li><p>Previous experience preparing management accounts within a fast-paced finance environment.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and working with complex datasets.</p></li><li><p>Commercially curious with the ability to interpret financial information and communicate insights effectively.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable managing deadlines, prioritising workload, and delivering accurate reporting under time pressure.</p></li><li><p>Experience with ERP systems and improving finance processes would be advantageous.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to Power BI, Power Query, or reporting tools would be beneficial.</p></li></ul><h2>Why consider this opportunity?</h2><ul><li><p>£60,000 - £65,000 salary package.</p></li><li><p>12-month fixed term contract offering stability and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.</p></li><li><p>Broad Management Accountant role with excellent exposure across finance.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and influence business decisions.</p></li><li><p>Blend of technical accounting, reporting, analysis, and process improvement.</p></li><li><p>Opportunity to enhance systems, reporting, and ways of working.</p></li><li><p>Supportive environment with genuine career development opportunities.</p></li></ul><p>If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can add value beyond the numbers and become a trusted finance partner to the business, I'd be keen to speak with you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNTg0NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-28T12:32:41Z
Financial Reporting Manager
  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h3 data-start="0" class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1255kdu" data-end="35"><strong data-end="35" data-start="4">Financial Reporting Manager</strong></h3><p data-end="118" data-start="36"><strong data-end="118" data-start="36">Leatherhead | Hybrid Working (2 Days in the Office) | Circa £65,000 + Benefits</strong></p><h2 data-end="220" data-section-id="1urb63z" data-start="120"><strong data-end="220" data-start="123">Make Your First Move into Industry - Or Take the Next Step in Your Financial Reporting Career</strong></h2><p data-end="489" data-start="222">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.</p><p data-start="491" data-end="772">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.</p><p data-end="1005" data-start="774">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.</p><h2 data-start="1007" data-section-id="1hl1yo8" data-end="1022"><strong data-start="1010" data-end="1022">The Role</strong></h2><p data-start="1024" data-end="1156">As Financial Reporting Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and quality of the group's financial reporting.</p><p data-start="1158" data-end="1193">Your responsibilities will include:</p><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"><strong data-end="1703" data-start="1690">About You</strong></h2><p data-end="1821" data-start="1705">We're looking for an ambitious accountant with strong technical foundations and a desire to develop within industry.</p><p data-end="1853" data-start="1823">The ideal candidate will have:</p><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"><strong data-end="2370" data-start="2356">Why Apply?</strong></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><p data-start="2818" data-end="2995">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.</p><p data-is-last-node="" data-start="2997" data-end="3066" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-is-last-node="" data-start="2997" data-end="3066">Apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNjY2MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-02T09:44:14Z
Financial Reporting Accountant
  • Chippenham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><h3> </h3><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Financial Reporting Accountant role will consist of: </p><p> </p><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><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Financial Reporting Accountant role, you must possess the following skills/experience: </p><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><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy40NjM1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-25T17:46:37Z
Billing Supervisor
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Billing Team Lead</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Slough</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary:</strong> £38,000 - £40,000 + Benefits</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a successful and rapidly growing business to recruit a Billing Team Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established finance function and lead a high-performing billing team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Managing a team of 5-6 Billing Clerks, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of invoicing, driving process improvements, and supporting the wider finance function through strong leadership and operational excellence.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Billing Supervisor or Team Leader looking to take the next step within a growing organisation that offers genuine career progression.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 5-6 Billing clerks.</li><li>Set clear objectives and monitor team performance against agreed KPIs.</li><li>Conduct regular one-to-ones and performance reviews.</li><li>Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members.</li><li>Allocate workloads effectively to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture.</li></ul><h3>Billing Operations</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Oversee the timely and accurate production of customer invoices.</li><li>Ensure billing is completed in line with contractual agreements and internal deadlines.</li><li>Review billing exceptions and resolve complex invoicing issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer and pricing information.</li><li>Monitor billing volumes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Stakeholder Management</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Build strong relationships with Finance, Operations and Commercial teams.</li><li>Act as the first point of escalation for billing queries.</li><li>Work closely with Credit Control to minimise invoice disputes and improve cash collection.</li><li>Provide guidance on billing processes and best practice across the business.</li></ul><h3>Month-End &amp; Reporting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Ensure all billing activities are completed in line with month-end deadlines.</li><li>Perform billing reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.</li><li>Produce regular reporting on team performance and billing metrics.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requirements where required.</li></ul><h3>Continuous Improvement</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Identify and implement improvements to billing processes and controls.</li><li>Support finance transformation and system enhancement projects.</li><li>Promote automation and efficiencies to improve accuracy and productivity.</li><li>Maintain and improve process documentation.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll be an experienced billing professional who enjoys developing people and improving processes.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in Billing, Sales Ledger or Accounts Receivable.</li><li>Experience managing or supervising a small team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of billing processes and financial controls.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>High attention to detail with strong organisational abilities.</li><li>Strong Excel and finance systems experience.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset.</li><li>Experience working within a high-volume finance environment.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £38,000-£40,000</li><li>A supportive and collaborative finance team</li><li>Ongoing training and development</li><li>Genuine career progression opportunities</li><li>Comprehensive employee benefits package</li><li>The opportunity to play a key role within a growing organisation undergoing continuous improvement and transformation</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDIxNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T08:07:57Z
Assistant Management Accountant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 23.00 - 25.00 GBP / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half are working with a Swindon based organisation seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support the finance team on a short-term temporary basis.</p><p>This role will provide valuable support to the Assistant Accountant and wider finance function during a busy period, with a particular focus on month-end activities, audit support, and managing finance-related queries.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>Managing and responding to queries received through the finance inbox.</p><p>Providing support with VAT-related queries and financial information requests for tenders.</p><p>Assisting with month-end reviews and financial analysis.</p><p>Reviewing trial balances, overhead costs, journals, and intercompany recharges.</p><p>Supporting work-in-progress (WIP) reporting activities.</p><p>Assisting with audit requests and preparing information for auditors.</p><p>Helping to ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered within deadlines.</p><p>Strong understanding of month-end processes.</p><p>Comfortable reviewing journals, reconciliations, and financial data.</p><p>Good working knowledge of VAT principles.</p><p>Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.</p><p>Able to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Available at short notice.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42NjgzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-07T13:08:29Z
Finance business partner
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>**** FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - RECOGNISED RETAIL BRAND ****</strong><br /> <br /> 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&amp;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.<br /> 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.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Analysis and Reporting</strong></p><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&amp;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&amp;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><p><strong>Reporting Improvement</strong></p><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><p><strong>Business Partnering </strong></p><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><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><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><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMDY2NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-06T08:20:17Z
Financial Reporting Manager
  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 300 - 325 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Financial Reporting Manager - 1/2 days in office - £325 per day - 6 month contract</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated <strong>Financial Reporting Manager</strong> 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><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><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS43NDU2OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-01T11:12:52Z
Management Accountant
  • Weybridge, Surrey
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • Management Accountant <br />£60,000 - £65,000 <br />12 Month FTC<br />Weybridge<br />Hybrid 3 days in office<br />Flexible working times available<br /><br />I'm currently working with a successful and growing organisation who are looking to appoint a talented Management Accountant to join their finance team on an initial 12-month fixed term contract, based in Weybridge.<br />This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being more than just a numbers person - someone who wants to provide insight, improve processes, and work closely with stakeholders across the business.<br /><br />📌 Key responsibilities include:<br /><br />✅ Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reporting<br />✅ Supporting month-end close, reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and journals<br />✅ Providing analysis and commentary to support business decisions<br />✅ Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning<br />✅ Partnering with auditors and professional advisors<br />✅ Improving reporting processes, systems and data quality<br />✅ Supporting commercial reporting and business intelligence initiatives<br /><br />🔎 We're looking for:<br /><br />* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent experience)<br />* Strong management accounting experience<br />* Excellent Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS etc.)<br />* Commercial mindset with strong analytical ability<br />* Experience with ERP systems and reporting tools is advantageous<br /><br />💰 Salary: £60,000 - £65,000<br />📍 Location: Weybridge (hybrid working available)<br />📅 Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract<br /><br />This is a great opportunity for someone looking to join a high-performing finance team, gain excellent exposure, and make a genuine impact.<br /><br />📩 Interested, or know someone who could be a great fit? Please get in touch for a confidential conversation.<br /><br />hashtag#ManagementAccountant hashtag#FinanceJobs hashtag#Accountancy hashtag#QualifiedAccountant hashtag#ACCA hashtag#CIMA hashtag#ACA hashtag#FinanceCareers hashtag#Weybridge hashtag#SurreyJobs hashtag#Hiring<br><br><br> <br><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4xNjMwNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-28T14:44:38Z
Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Accounts Payable Clerk (Permanent)</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Slough<br /><strong>Department:</strong> Finance</p><h2>About the Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for a highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team based in Datchet.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative when resolving queries, and possess excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Invoice Processing &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Experience</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">The ideal candidate will have:</p><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><p class="isSelectedEnd">We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Benefits include:</p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNjc0NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-08T07:30:40Z
Management Accountant
  • Slough, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 300 - 325 GBP / Daily
  • <p><strong>Management Accountant - 1 day in office - Slough - £300 - £325 per day </strong></p><p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p><p>A 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.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Analysis</strong></p><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><p><strong>Budgeting &amp; Forecasting</strong></p><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><p><strong>Cost Control &amp; Business Performance</strong></p><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><p><strong>Cash Flow &amp; Working Capital</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor cash flow performance and working capital metrics.</li><li>Develop cash flow forecasts and support cash recovery initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Business Partnering</strong></p><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><p><strong>Compliance &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><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><p><strong>Key Skills &amp; Experience</strong></p><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><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS44ODgzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-18T15:24:58Z
Group Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Well-being package.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Finance Systems Manager
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1>Finance Systems Manager</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Guildford | Hybrid (3 days in the office) | £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert 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.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><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 <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong> 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><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who enjoys combining technical finance systems expertise with stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><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 <strong>Microsoft Business Central</strong>.</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><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience with reporting tools such as Cosmos, finance system integrations or project delivery would be advantageous but is not essential.</p><h2>Why Apply?</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMzYwOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-11T11:56:14Z
Interim Finance Director
  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 500 - 600 GBP / Daily
  • <h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell (5 days per week onsite)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-9 months</p><p><strong>Rate:</strong> £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 8:30am-4:30pm</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide steady, hands-on financial leadership during a key period for the organisation.</p><p>This is not a transformation or change-management assignment. Instead, we are looking for a strong operational finance leader who can provide stability, maintain high standards across the finance function, and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team.</p><p>The successful candidate will be direct, approachable, and comfortable operating in a highly visible role within an SME environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Lead and develop a finance team of five.</p></li><li><p>Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely management information.</p></li><li><p>Drive forecasting accuracy and provide meaningful financial insight.</p></li><li><p>Maintain strong cash management and working capital oversight.</p></li><li><p>Support effective cost control across the organisation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee a complex month-end process covering six legal entities.</p></li><li><p>Produce and present board-level financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Act as a steady and reliable point of contact for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.</p></li><li><p>Support business-as-usual finance operations while ensuring continuity and stability.</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have previously operated as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within an SME environment.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Proven experience leading finance teams.</p></li><li><p>Strong forecasting, budgeting and reporting expertise.</p></li><li><p>Excellent cashflow and cost management capability.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing complex month-end processes.</p></li><li><p>Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and boards.</p></li><li><p>A pragmatic, hands-on approach.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly establish credibility and trust.</p></li></ul><h2>Nice to Have</h2><ul><li><p>Financial modelling experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience redesigning or enhancing board reporting packs and management information.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to multi-entity structures.</p></li></ul><h2>The Right Fit</h2><p>This role will suit a experienced Finance Director who enjoys running a well-functioning finance operation and providing calm, dependable leadership.</p><p>We are not seeking someone to come in and fundamentally transform the business. The focus is on maintaining momentum, providing confidence in the numbers, supporting the team, and ensuring finance continues to operate effectively throughout the assignment.</p><p><strong>Shortlists will be reviewed from close of business on the 16th.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNTE0MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-15T07:51:48Z
Management Accountant
  • Hampshire, Hampshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Management Accountant</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Winchester, Hampshire</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£40,000 - £45,000 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experience</p><p><strong>Contract: </strong>Permanent, full-time (08.30 - 17.00, Mon-Fri). Part-time considered, minimum 30 hours per week</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Analysis</strong></p><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><p><strong>Budget Management</strong></p><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><p><strong>VAT Management and Compliance</strong></p><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><p><strong>Process Improvement</strong></p><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><p><strong>General</strong></p><ul><li>Any other duties appropriate to the role, as assigned by the line manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a high-calibre qualified accountant with excellent management, communication and technical skills, along with strong commercial acumen.</p><p><strong>Experience and Qualifications</strong></p><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><p>Desirable: previous experience within a regulated or not-for-profit environment.</p><p><strong>Skills and Abilities</strong></p><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><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><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><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4zMzEzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-01T08:40:00Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 48000 - 53000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a marketing leading, highly regarded business in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is passionate about managing and developing a team, whilst being heavily involved with preparing the monthly management accounts, business partnering and improving processes. The Finance Manager role would be suitable for someone that has lead or supervised a team or that is looking for their first management role and is looking for the next step up in their career within a company renowned for offering further career progression. The salary is between £48,000 - £53,000 plus bonus, study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Managing one member of staff; supporting with recruitment, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the teams workload. </li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts; balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, preparing management information. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with tax and VAT returns. </li><li>Supporting with the year-end statutory accounts and financial statements. </li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li><li>Implementing and improving processes when required. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br />To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following experience and skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have management accounting experience</li><li>Ideally fully or part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Must ideally have experience supervising/mentoring a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Hard work ethic</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£48,000 - £53,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 10%) </li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days in the office, 1 day from home </li><li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Private healthcare scheme</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43MTY3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T09:47:42Z
Group Reporting Accountant
  • Chertsey, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uMDg4NDguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-23T15:08:14Z
Manufacturing Cost Accountant
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a technically strong <strong>Manufacturing Cost Accountant</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of a busy manufacturing facility.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position is suited to someone with hands-on manufacturing finance experience who understands the operational side of a production environment and has owned cost accounting processes from standard costing through to month-end reporting.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Sales, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, inventory reporting and manufacturing performance analysis, while providing commercial insight to support business decisions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the cost accounting processes for the manufacturing facility.</li><li>Maintaining and reviewing standard costs and product costing data.</li><li>Analysing manufacturing variances, labour, material and overhead absorption.</li><li>Monitoring inventory valuation, excess and obsolete stock provisions, and inventory accuracy.</li><li>Working closely with Operations and Procurement to optimise inventory levels and improve financial performance.</li><li>Supporting Engineering and operational teams with inventory utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Producing costing information to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.</li><li>Supporting Sales with pricing and profitability queries.</li><li>Managing the manufacturing month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Preparing monthly management reports with clear analysis of manufacturing performance and key variances.</li><li>Supporting statutory reporting, VAT returns, external audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting across the manufacturing function.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who can demonstrate genuine ownership of manufacturing finance within a production environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience as a Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience within an engineering, electronics, industrial, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceutical or similar production environment.</li><li>Practical experience of: <ul data-spread="false"><li>Standard costing</li><li>Product costing</li><li>Bills of Materials (BOMs)</li><li>Inventory valuation</li><li>Manufacturing variances</li><li>Labour and overhead absorption</li><li>Month-end reporting within a manufacturing facility</li></ul></li><li>Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and previous ERP system experience.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £75,000.</li><li>Opportunity to join a successful international manufacturing business.</li><li>High level of operational exposure and business partnering.</li><li>A varied, hands-on role where you can influence operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Stable business with long-term career prospects.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant looking for a role where you'll work closely with the operational side of the business and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjEwNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T15:16:26Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Manager with a manufacturing SME based in Swindon on a full time permanent basis. The role will involve managing a team of 2 and will have responsibility for the UK accounts, reporting into the MD.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Line management of 2 clerks.</li><li>Processing payroll to include starters and leavers.</li><li>Basic HR duties to include sending contracts.</li><li>Monthly management accounting for 2 UK subsidiaries.</li><li>Consolidation of the UK accounts.</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director to report on the accounts and any anomalies.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The ideal profile</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience of working in an SME.</li><li>Team player, hands on.</li><li>Extensive experience of preparing management accounts.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£50,000-£60,000.</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays.</li><li>Monday - Friday 9-5:30 with potential flexibility.</li><li>Initially 5 days onsite, potential for 1 day from home after probation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjUzOTU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-06-24T16:18:01Z
Billing Manager
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private healthcare organisation as they continue to expand their network of consultant-led clinics across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where you'll have the chance to shape and develop a centralised billing function while building your own leadership career.</p><p> </p><p>If you have experience in private healthcare billing, patient accounts, or Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and are looking for a role that offers genuine progression, this could be the perfect next step.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational billing with people management. Initially, you'll work alongside the billing team, taking ownership of complex billing activity while leading and developing a small team of Finance Assistants.</p><p> </p><p>As the business grows, you'll play a key role in building scalable processes and expanding the team.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing for insured and self-pay patients, improving processes, and helping standardise billing across multiple clinic locations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Assistants.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end billing process for insured and self-pay patients.</li><li>Oversee credit control and support cash collection activities.</li><li>Handle complex billing queries and insurer-related issues.</li><li>Develop and document robust billing processes that can be rolled out across new clinic locations.</li><li>Work closely with Finance, Clinical and Operational teams to ensure accurate patient billing.</li><li>Support month-end activities, reporting and continuous process improvement.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve systems, automation and operational efficiency.</li><li>Play an integral role in supporting the organisation's continued growth and expansion.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who combines strong operational billing experience with excellent leadership potential.</p><p> </p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience within private healthcare, private hospital, medical practice or clinical billing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Private Medical Insurance (PMI), insurer billing and/or self-pay patient invoicing.</li><li>Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading a billing or finance team.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance and patient management systems.</li><li>Experience in using Semble</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a desire to improve how things are done.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Candidates from other high-volume billing environments with exposure to complex billing and team leadership will also be considered.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a rapidly growing healthcare organisation.</li><li>Genuine career progression into a larger leadership role as the business expands.</li><li>High level of autonomy and ownership.</li><li>Opportunity to shape billing processes and influence operational improvements.</li><li>Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Billing Team Leader, Patient Accounts Supervisor, Medical Billing Manager, Revenue Team Leader or Accounts Receivable professional with private healthcare or PMI experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4yMDgwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T15:11:01Z
Accounts Payable
  • Berkshire, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 17 - 20 GBP / Hourly
  • <p data-end="333" data-start="0"><strong data-start="0" data-end="49">Purchase Ledger Controller (Interim Contract)</strong><br data-start="49" / data-end="52"> <strong data-end="65" data-start="52">Location:</strong> Thatcham, Berkshire<br / data-end="88" data-start="85"> <strong data-start="88" data-end="97">Rate:</strong> £17.00-£19.00 per hour + holiday pay (depending on experience)<br data-end="163" / data-start="160"> <strong data-start="163" data-end="176">Contract:</strong> 3-6 Month Interim Assignment with Potential to Become Permanent<br / data-end="243" data-start="240"> <strong data-start="243" data-end="263">Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid - 3-4 days per week in the office, remainder working from home</p><h2 data-end="353" data-section-id="iaipol" data-start="335">The Opportunity</h2><p data-end="621" data-start="355">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.</p><p data-start="623" data-end="847">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.</p><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><p data-end="1592" data-start="1557">The successful candidate will have:</p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMTU4NjUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-14T13:03:37Z
Head of Transactional Finance
  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Abingdon</strong> to recruit a <strong>Head of Transactional Finance</strong>. The Head of Transactional Finance will receive a salary of up to <strong>£80,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><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><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><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><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzE2NzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-18T15:31:03Z
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