<p><strong>Senior Accountant - Fully Remote (UK)</strong></p><p><strong>£40,000-£45,000 DOE + discretionary bonus</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing accountancy practice specialising in the music industry, supporting independent record labels, publishers, distributors and artists with royalty processing, financial management and compliance services.</p><p> </p><p>The Role</p><p>As Senior Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of clients end-to-end while supporting the development of more junior team members. Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Preparing and filing year-end accounts for SME clients</li><li>Preparing and filing personal tax returns for self-employed individuals</li><li>Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients</li><li>Reviewing VAT returns prior to submission</li><li>Processing client payrolls</li><li>Managing client onboarding and data migrations to QuickBooks</li><li>Filing Confirmation Statements</li><li>Implementing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and managing Anti-Money Laundering processes</li><li>Keeping up to date with compliance changes and implementing updates</li><li>Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You</p><ul><li>Practice experience with strong experience in year-end accounts, tax returns and statutory compliance</li><li>Confident communicator able to work autonomously in a fully remote environment</li><li>Comfortable supporting and developing junior team members</li></ul><p> </p><p>Package & Benefits</p><ul><li>£40,000-£45,000 salary DOE</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Study support available on a case-by-case basis</li><li>20 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus a Christmas shutdown</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Healthcare</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/TGF1cmVuLlByZXNzbWFuLjMwNjMzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Capital Accountant on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Capital Accountant you will take responsibility for managing and developing the current reporting process and developing the current fixed asset reporting. Working closely with the Business Project Managers to produce monthly Contract Status reports for presentation to the senior management team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>First point of contact for all fixed asset issues and accounting, including capital forecasting/budgeting.</li><li>Closely align with the business in its transformation activities relating to capital investment.</li><li>Track and report on capital projects performance against budgets and forecasts.</li><li>Assist the Business transformation team to raise Capital Application forms</li><li>Liaise with Central Finance to set up capital numbers</li><li>Produce a rolling CAPEX forecast</li><li>Develop the current process and set up month end reports on CAPEX spend</li><li>Set up month end reports to monitor and track spend.</li><li>Track and monitor purchase orders to enable the accurate reporting of outstanding commitment.</li><li>Responsibility for budgeting company annual CAPEX.</li><li>Responsible for managing the company Asset verification process and implementing a new verification system.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with Capex/Capital Reporting background within a fast paced complex business with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams, senior stakeholder groups and wider contacts. This is an excellent opportunity within a changing and developing business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Capital Accountant is based in the office 3 days a week in Bedford 2 from home and offering a salary up to 60K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNDA1NTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Reporting Accountant - £300 - £350 per day - 3/6-month contract - 1 day in office - West Reading</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>My client requires a Reporting Accountant for a period of 6 months. This is a varied role working for a business that truly values its employees. Ideally the candidate would have experience working in the tech sector but this is not essential.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Job Accountabilities/Targets:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary each month on time and reporting results to the management team.</li><li>Work with the Billing team to improve the financial reporting in preparation for the monthly Management Accounts</li><li>Manage and pay the VAT returns as per HMRC requirements.</li><li>Manage and pay the P11D and PAYE process as per HMRC requirements</li><li>Responsible for accruals and prepayments</li><li>Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and explain any significant movements.</li><li>Assist and work with the external auditors as and when required</li><li>Review financial data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports</li><li>Ensure financial controls, processes and risks are followed in accordance with those set</li><li>Identify potential process and control weaknesses with recommended solutions.</li><li>Work with FP&A analyst to provide commentary around customer and product profitability.</li><li>Review of projects against budget to ensure billing and classification accuracy.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p>What you will need to be successful:</p><ul><li>Newly qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA (a strong part qualified candidate will be considered)</li><li>Technology sector experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Practice background with a blend of accounting experience advantageous</li><li>Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot, vlookup, sumif etc)</li><li>A working knowledge of PowerBI is advantageous</li><li>Proactive & organised with a good attention to detail</li><li>Excellent written and verbal English</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS44OTQyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a creative agency London to recruit an immediate part qualified, Management Accountant for a 3 month role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim part qualified Management Accountant for a 3 month role. As part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Assisting with the monthly management reporting including journals, prepayments and accruals.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Intercompany transactions</li><li>Reviewing the accounts payable ledger</li><li>Reviewing and approving expenses</li><li>Staff costs</li><li>VAT</li><li>System: Xero</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this role will be a part qualified Management Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA. You will have experience working within in a small, fast paced team and have been responsible for monthly management accounts. </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a creative agency based in London where you will have the opportunity to join a growing global agency. They are looking for an immediate, interim part qualified accountant to join them for 3 months.</p><p>This roles offers hybrid working and will be based in the office 3 days per week. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim part qualified, Management Accountant role will be paying circa £275-300 per day, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi42Mjg2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - PERMANENT - LONDON - UP TO £47k + 15% BONUS - HYBRID</strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a long-standing client who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis offering hybrid working, up to £47k and 15% bonus, study support and career progression!</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and process journal entries, ledger transactions, and reconciliations accurately and timely.</li><li>Producing accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis for the contract and reporting results to Contract Manager, Finance Manager, and operational managers.</li><li>Preparing forecasts and budgets in liaison with finance teams - providing support and advice where required.</li><li>Support the wider Municipal finance team with audit queries and pricing queries from clients.</li><li>Support data collection and basic analysis of operational KPIs and financial performance of the contract.</li><li>Collaborate with other team members to complete balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Assist in auditing processes to ensure compliance with policies/procedure and collaborate with the finance team to assist with other ad hoc tasks.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Part-qualified or finalist - ACCA/ACA/CIMA or equivalent.</li><li>Proficiency in spreadsheet as Microsoft Excel/ google sheets.</li><li>Excellent organisational and time management skills with high attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and good communication skills.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjI3OTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a PE backed Music business in London's West End to hire an immediate, qualified interim Financial Accountant for a 6-8 week contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, qualified Financial Accountant for a 6-8 week contract and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Investigating mis-postings at in preparation for year end</li><li>Working through a backlog of bank and supplier reconciliations </li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations </li><li>Managing month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Analysing financial data to spot trends or anomalies and working with large data sets</li><li>Liaising with auditors during audits</li><li>Maintaining accurate financial records for internal and external reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Financial Accountant role will be a qualified accountant CA, ACA or ACCA who has recent working NetSuite experience. Familiarity working with large data sets and intermediate excel experience is also essential.</p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a PE backed Music business based in London's West End are looking to recruit an immediate, qualified Financial Accountant for 6-8 weeks. You will be based in the office 2 days per week.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Financial Accountant role will be paying circa £300-350 per day, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4xNDA5NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a local manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager / Group Reporting Manager to support the Group Finance Director and oversee the finance operations for their group entities. This is a key role within a growing group, offering genuine impact, autonomy and visibility across the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the finance function for the legal entities and the group.</li><li>Lead and review month-end processes and prepare monthly reporting packs</li><li>Produce consolidated financial reporting.</li><li>Provide commentary, performance analysis and insight across the Group</li><li>Monitor and forecast Group cashflow</li><li>Review working capital movements and drive improvements</li><li>Coordinate annual budgets and half-year forecasting cycles</li><li>Act as the main contact for the year-end audit, preparing analysis and key deliverables</li><li>Support insurance renewals with financial analysis and data</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed</li><li>Support, train and cover team members as needed</li><li>Lead and contribute to process improvements (e.g. expense system rollout, BACs improvements, invoicing automation)<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Sound technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations and multi-currency</li><li>Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure</li><li>Experience training, supporting and developing finance team members</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset</li><li>Proficient Excel user<strong> </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience producing consolidated management reports</li><li>Strong understanding of internal controls</li><li>Experience in driving change, improving processes and coaching others</li><li>Fully qualified accountant - ideally ACCA or ACA </li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role if Finance Manager is offered with a salary of up to £65,000. This role will be based fully on site.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg0MjE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Project Finance Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Project Directors and Architects to manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Coordinate and process changes to project financials - including scope adjustments, fee variations, and resourcing changes - ensuring updates are accurately reflected across the accounting system, forecasts, and internal reports.</li><li>Review and reconcile project amendments to maintain consistency between contractual documentation, project schedules, and accounting.</li><li>Produce and maintain project forecast vs. actual reports; identify deviations, analyse causes, and support corrective actions.</li><li>Provide clear insight to senior leadership on revenue recognition, utilisation, and margin performance.</li><li>Oversee invoicing and WIP management, ensuring revenue is recognised in line with project progress and contractual milestones.</li><li>Liaise with project leads to monitor sub-consultant and supplier costs and ensure timely approvals and billing.</li><li>Support compliance with timesheet completion and data integrity for all project-related entries.</li></ul><p> <strong>Financial and Management Accounting:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare project and department-level profitability reporting for internal review and consolidation.</li><li>Support credit control and cashflow forecasting through accurate monitoring of project billings and receipts.</li><li>Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control in implementing and refining project accounting procedures, including fee change tracking, project closeout reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and ensuring data consistency and workflow efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).</li><li>Strong experience in project accounting, ideally within architecture, engineering, or professional services.</li><li>Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and margin analysis.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).</li><li>Experience with Sage 200, Deltek, or similar project accounting systems.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with creative teams.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuMjk5NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant - £40.000 - £50.000 - 12 month contract - Reading </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a fixed-term opportunity for a Management Accountant to support the finance function during a period of cover. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, and providing commercial analysis to support operational and management decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports across multiple revenue streams.</li><li>Profitability and margin analysis by project, client, and sales channel, providing commercial insight to support decision-making.</li><li>Ownership of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany).</li><li>Preparation and submission of VAT and sales tax returns (UK, EU, and US), ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.</li><li>Support with third-party reporting and contractual financial obligations where required.</li><li>Business partnering with operational teams to support inventory management, operational planning, and commercial activity.</li><li>Assistance with external audits and maintenance of appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Ad hoc financial analysis and support for ongoing finance projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with management accounting experience, ideally within an SME</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience using accounting systems</li><li>Commercially minded with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting a wide range of finance and operational activities.</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS4xNTY4MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The client is a digital advertising company based in London that owns and operates high-quality LED screens in central London and other local locations to help brands reach large, diverse urban audiences. It provides flexible digital billboard spaces where advertisers can run static or full-motion campaigns to engage people in locations. The company specifically supports SMEs and start-ups but has also partnered with the likes of Netflix, Sky, Tesco, and much more! </p><p>Their ideal candidate will be confident, progressive, and engaging. They must be skilled in end-to-end AP and AR processes as well as taking full ownership of the month's end duties including, journal, pre-payments and accruals etc. This position will grow very quickly with the opportunity to line manage and will report directly into the Financial Controller.</p><p> </p><strong>Title:</strong> Assistant Accountant<br><strong>Working structure:</strong> Hybrid - Tues, Weds, Thurs in office (9am - 5:30pm)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Central London<br><strong>Additional benefits:</strong><br><ul data-editing-info="{"applyListStyleFromLevel":true}"><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays <br></li><li> study support (case by case)<br></li><li>Standard pension<br></li><li>Company socials an events <br></li><li>Private Medical <br></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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uMDEwNTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected charitable organisation to recruit a Management Accountant. This is a high-impact role offering exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making through high-quality financial insight.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders. You will help embed best-in-class financial planning, support continuous improvement and play a key role in developing the organisation's analytics and impact measurement capability.</p><p><strong> </strong><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, reforecasts and scenario modelling.</li><li>Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts with clear variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Develop financial reporting and performance metrics, including cost allocations and balanced scorecard measures.</li><li>Support forecasting, business cases and investment decisions across programmes and initiatives.</li><li>Provide insightful analysis of income, expenditure and value for money.</li><li>Support payroll, headcount planning and employment cost modelling.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, systems and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Experience</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong background in management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Proven finance business partnering with senior and non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Working knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Sage 200 and advanced Excel.</li><li>Collaborative, improvement-focused approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Charity or not-for-profit experience.</li><li>Exposure to value-for-money analysis, impact measurement or business case preparation.</li><li>Experience with ERP / ERM systems.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>Up to £65,000 plus an excellent benefits 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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg3ODAyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Technology Business in London to recruit an immediate, temporary Assistant Accountant for 3 months.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Assistant Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including AP mailbox management, invoices and expenses processing, supplier communications, and payment runs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls</li><li>Manage supplier queries and discrepancies end-to-end, performing vendor statement reconciliations and resolving issues efficiently</li><li>Support year-end close by reconciling balance sheet accounts, bank statements, clearing aged creditor balances, investigating variances, and ensuring liabilities are complete and accurate</li><li>Collaborate with our procurement team and budget holders to ensure smooth financial operations.</li><li>Support business with ad hoc virtual cards and credit cards payments, ensuring supporting receipts are filed and expenses allocated to the correct budgets</li><li>Support AP automation and reporting requirements</li><li>Own day-to-day Accounts Receivable operations, including customer invoicing, AR mailbox management, and maintenance of AR trackers</li><li>Reconcile customer accounts and statements, resolving invoicing and payment discrepancies in a timely manner</li><li>Prepare and review aged debtor reports and proactively follow up on overdue balances to support cash collection, proactively escalate where necessary</li><li>Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve invoicing or payment related queries, escalating issues as needed</li><li>Liaise with internal teams and customers to resolve AR-related queries and support month-end and year-end close activities</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful temporary Assistant Accountant will have have 3+ years experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Technology Business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Assistant Accountant role will be paying circa £19-£23 per hour, dependant on experience.</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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjkxNjYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a critical leadership role within a complex, multi-site business operating on a significant scale, with an active M&A strategy and a clear medium-term value creation plan.</p><p>Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a senior finance leader with end-to-end responsibility for group controllership, financial governance, and integration of acquisitions across a large operational footprint.</p><p> <strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all group financial control, including month-end, statutory reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit</li><li>Operate as a key finance partner to the PE investors, delivering high-quality reporting, insight, and governance</li><li>Oversee finance operations across 50+ sites/units, ensuring consistency, controls, and scalability</li><li>Own cashflow, working capital, treasury, and covenant reporting</li><li>Play a central role in mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition optimisation</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-layered finance team</li><li>Support value creation initiatives, systems improvement, and exit readiness</li></ul><p> <strong>Required Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience within a multi-site business (50+ units essential)</li><li>Strong track record of M&A exposure, including integration of acquired businesses</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, change-driven environments with high stakeholder visibility</li><li>Commercially astute, hands-on, and able to balance strategic leadership with operational detail</li></ul><p> <strong>Package</strong></p><ul><li>£100,000 - £125,000 base salary</li><li>Meaningful equity participation</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a value creation and exit journey</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQ4MzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>My client based in East Oxfordshire is seeking a Qualified Accountant with proven experience and understanding of IFRS 16 leasing.</p><p>This role is a 1 year fixed term contract and could either be full time or as little as 4 days a week.</p><p>The role will not have any management but more so will be a hands on accounting role. If this role sounds like something you'd like to hear more on then please drop me an email with the following:</p><p>* Your latest CV</p><p>* Your location (this role is hybrid working with a couple of days in Thame, rest at home)</p><p>* When you are available (this role needs to start at some point in January)</p><p>* Your salary expectations</p><p>* If you are qualified (this is a pre requisite)</p><p>* When was the most recent time you handled IFRS 16</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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjkwMTU1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="135" data-end="419"><strong data-start="135" data-end="189">Accounts Assistant - Hybrid, Central Milton Keynes</strong></p><p data-start="135" data-end="419"><br / data-start="189" data-end="192"> Robert Half is recruiting for an <strong data-start="225" data-end="247">Accounts Assistant</strong> to join a <strong data-start="258" data-end="317">leading service provider based in Central Milton Keynes</strong>. This full-time hybrid role involves delivering high-quality finance support across multiple clients.</p><p data-start="421" data-end="768"><strong data-end="438" data-start="421">Role Overview</strong><br data-end="441" data-start="438" /> The Accounts Assistant will handle a variety of accounting duties including purchase invoice processing, payment preparation, reconciliations, and General Ledger posting. You will also assist with month-end tasks such as journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets while following client policies and internal procedures.</p><p data-start="770" data-end="796"><strong data-start="770" data-end="794">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1409" data-start="797"><li data-end="855" data-start="797"><p data-start="799" data-end="855">Process purchase invoices and match to purchase orders</p></li><li data-end="925" data-start="856"><p data-end="925" data-start="858">Prepare client bank payments for senior review and client release</p></li><li data-end="983" data-start="926"><p data-start="928" data-end="983">Assist with bank reconciliations and payment matching</p></li><li data-start="984" data-end="1065"><p data-end="1065" data-start="986">Resolve internal and external queries related to invoices and reconciliations</p></li><li data-start="1066" data-end="1111"><p data-start="1068" data-end="1111">Post transactions into the General Ledger</p></li><li data-end="1192" data-start="1112"><p data-end="1192" data-start="1114">Support month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset processes</p></li><li data-end="1268" data-start="1193"><p data-end="1268" data-start="1195">Liaise with clients professionally, providing effective problem-solving</p></li><li data-start="1269" data-end="1326"><p data-start="1271" data-end="1326">Manage workload efficiently across multiple deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1327" data-end="1409"><p data-start="1329" data-end="1409">Train junior team members (e.g., school leavers) in Accounts Payable processes</p></li></ul><p data-start="1411" data-end="1438"><strong data-end="1436" data-start="1411">Skills & Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1439" data-end="1774"><li data-end="1503" data-start="1439"><p data-end="1503" data-start="1441">GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, Grade C or above</p></li><li data-start="1504" data-end="1562"><p data-start="1506" data-end="1562">Knowledge of accounts payable and receivable processes</p></li><li data-end="1623" data-start="1563"><p data-start="1565" data-end="1623">Confident and professional phone and email communication</p></li><li data-start="1624" data-end="1680"><p data-start="1626" data-end="1680">Strong organisational skills and attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="1681" data-end="1726"><p data-start="1683" data-end="1726">Competent with MS Excel, Word and Outlook</p></li><li data-start="1727" data-end="1774"><p data-end="1774" data-start="1729">Experience with ERP systems is an advantage</p></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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTQ1OTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Participate in and own areas of the monthly and yearly closings as well as perform daily bookkeeping.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations to guarantee accuracy and completeness across different companies within the group.</li><li>Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations across different geographies.</li><li>Generate financial reports and KPIs for internal stakeholders upon request.</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally on finance matters throughout the business. </li><li>Implement and improve internal controls and accounting procedures, especially for accounts payable and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Assist in the implementation of accounting tools & software.</li><li>Continuously improve financial processes to support company scalability.</li><li>Prepare for and support annual audits, including compiling required documentation</li><li>System - NetSuite</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will either be qualifies and have had full ownership of balance sheet, P&L and cashflow. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast paced Travel Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £400-£450 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjEyOTQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a world-renowned architecture practice based in central London. They are behind reputable and award-winning commercial projects across several countries, making them a market leader in the design, building and construction industry. </p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their UK team by recruiting a talented and newly qualified Senior Accountant to join their London office. <strong>This position will be based full-time in office, 5 days a week.</strong></p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p data-end="550" data-start="180">The Senior Accountant for this established architecture practice based in Central London, will report into the Finance Manager and take ownership of project-led accounting, for major international developments, and financial reporting responsibilities. Working closely with project managers and senior stakeholders, key duties will include:</p><ul data-end="1247" data-start="552"><li>Lead project accounting for large-scale international projects.</li><li>Manage accounts receivable, billing, and debtor balances.</li><li>Maintain fee forecasts and percentage-of-completion (POC) reporting.</li><li>Manage budgets and forecasts, providing key analysis.</li><li>Partner with project managers, attending regular meetings and producing finance reports.</li><li>Maintain project and contract data within the project accounting system.</li><li>Review reimbursable and travel costs to ensure accurate client recharge.</li><li>Prepare intercompany invoices and support transfer pricing requirements.</li><li>Assist with year-on-year variance analysis on trial balance accounts.</li><li>Own month-end close, cash reporting, and wider finance team activities.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Senior Accountant position, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Newly Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or Finalist level Accountant</li><li>Strong practical experience in industry taking ownership of financial reporting & month-end processes.</li><li>Architecture background (or similar project background) would be highly advantageous </li><li>Confident with the use of Excel</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Experience with multiple currencies / international entities.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li><strong>Full-time in office</strong></li><li>Private medical</li><li>Career development plans</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjY0MjIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparation of Month end reporting pack and present to the Operational Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Provide detailed commentary and analysis in support of the monthly management reporting packs</li><li>Daily Revenue file to prepare and circulate within the finance team</li><li>Reconciliation of Revenue between multiple sources and platforms</li><li>Preparation of the monthly rolling forecasts for both costs and revenue</li><li>Play a key role in developing budgets, forecast and re forecast</li><li>Provision of ad-hoc financial data and analysis to Management</li><li>Monthly analysis and review of assigned balance sheet accounts</li><li>Preparation of various reports as part of the group reporting requirements</li><li>Preparation of the Monthly Board Reporting pack for presentation</li><li>Provide the Operational Chief Financial Officer with the financial impact of any asset operational issues that may arise</li><li>Collaboration with the commercial team in respect of auction strategy and reflecting updates in the financial reports</li><li>Coordinate with members of other departments to put together the Monthly Business Review Pack</li><li>Quarterly Risk Review meetings, responsible for preparing the report and leading the review during the meeting assisted by the Operational Chief Financial Officer and the risk committee members</li><li>Supporting IT and Process improvements within the financial reporting processes </li><li>Payment's administration in RBS Bankline (and other banking platforms as becomes relevant) in respect of account payable invoices and other payments</li><li>Manage and run the Account receivable Ledger, including resolution of queries, ensuring overdue debts are monitored and chased as required</li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements</li><li>Provide financial information to the wider finance team to support the monthly financial close process</li><li>Review the payment run prepared by the Financial Assistant</li><li>Assist with actual systems and procedures development, including development of effective internal controls in line with established best practice</li><li>Assist the Financial Controller with preparation for the year end audit including production of year end schedules</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and has experience working within an SME business. You will have experience with revenue recognition and IFRS15. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a fast growing energy business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £14-£17 per hour, dependant on experience.</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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4yMzE0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant on behalf of a Specialist Manufacturing business with offices in Bedford.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Project Accountant Capital Accountant you support all project reporting and forecasting for the business working closely with Project Teams to produce increased WIP reporting and forecasts for presentation to the senior management team and external customers. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Produce Flash Orders, revenue and margin reports</li><li>Contract accounting Revenue recognition IFRS15, margin reporting</li><li>Calculate monthly provision analysis</li><li>Producing a monthly cost of sales forecast</li><li>Produce a contract profitability analysis detailing revenue and margin by contract.</li><li>Produce supporting monthly balance sheet reconciliations for contract Asset and liability balances and provisions.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and 5 year planning</li><li>Attend monthly contract status review meetings</li><li>Attend project profitability meetings, supporting Project managers.</li><li>Attend some bid meetings</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant with previous experience within Project Accounting in a fast paced complex business with experience of working with project managers and with excellent excel and spreadsheet modelling skills. You will have the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams, senior stakeholder groups and wider contacts. This is an excellent opportunity within a changing and developing business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Project Accountant is based in the office 3 days a week in Bedford 2 from home and offering a salary up to 60K + Benefits</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTU4ODYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 data-start="349" data-end="401"><strong data-start="352" data-end="399">Interim Financial Controller (Outside IR35)</strong></h2><p data-end="538" data-start="402"><strong data-start="402" data-end="482">£500-£600 per day | Bishops Stortford | Immediate Start | 3-6 Month Contract</strong><br data-start="482" / data-end="485"><br /></p><p data-end="1037" data-start="540">Robert Half are partnering with a well-established automotive group in Bishops Stortford to appoint an accomplished Interim Financial Controller. Our client is one of the UK's most respected names in high-end vehicle repair and restoration, working closely with leading global automotive brands. As they continue to expand and integrate operations across the group, they require an experienced interim to provide stability, leadership, and improved financial discipline during this critical phase.</p><p data-start="1039" data-end="1164">This assignment sits <strong data-start="1060" data-end="1076">outside IR35</strong> and requires someone who can operate confidently in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="1182" data-start="1166"> </h3><h3 data-end="1587" data-start="1559"><strong data-end="1587" data-start="1563">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="1588" data-end="1621"><strong data-start="1588" data-end="1621">Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul data-end="2139" data-start="1622"><li data-start="1622" data-end="1707"><p data-start="1624" data-end="1707">Lead the monthly reporting cycle and ensure accurate, timely management accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1779" data-start="1708"><p data-end="1779" data-start="1710">Drive the shift from cash-based reporting to a full accruals basis.</p></li><li data-end="1902" data-start="1780"><p data-start="1782" data-end="1902">Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, journals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.</p></li><li data-end="2001" data-start="1903"><p data-start="1905" data-end="2001">Enhance internal controls, reporting timetables, and accounting processes across the business.</p></li><li data-end="2063" data-start="2002"><p data-start="2004" data-end="2063">Ensure adherence to UK GAAP and group financial policies.</p></li><li data-start="2064" data-end="2139"><p data-start="2066" data-end="2139">Prepare reporting outputs for group leadership and investor stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2174" data-start="2141"><strong data-end="2174" data-start="2141">Business Partnering & Insight</strong></p><ul data-start="2175" data-end="2440"><li data-start="2175" data-end="2301"><p data-end="2301" data-start="2177">Collaborate directly with the Managing Director to interpret financial performance and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2386"><p data-start="2304" data-end="2386">Provide clear analysis on revenue mix, margin development, and cost base trends.</p></li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2387"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2389">Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycles.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2468" data-start="2442"><strong data-start="2442" data-end="2468">Cash & Working Capital</strong></p><ul data-start="2469" data-end="2664"><li data-end="2552" data-start="2469"><p data-start="2471" data-end="2552">Produce short-term cash flow forecasts and oversee daily/weekly cash reporting.</p></li><li data-end="2664" data-start="2553"><p data-end="2664" data-start="2555">Monitor working capital performance, including debtor management, supplier payment cycles, and stock control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2666" data-end="2699"><strong data-start="2666" data-end="2699">Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-start="2700" data-end="2843"><li data-start="2700" data-end="2758"><p data-end="2758" data-start="2702">Standardise financial processes across multiple sites.</p></li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2843"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2843">Support integration activities as the business aligns with wider group frameworks.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2881" data-start="2845"><strong data-end="2881" data-start="2845">Leadership & Operational Support</strong></p><ul data-start="2882" data-end="3112"><li data-start="2882" data-end="2946"><p data-start="2884" data-end="2946">Provide guidance and management to the on-site finance team.</p></li><li data-end="3011" data-start="2947"><p data-end="3011" data-start="2949">Offer continuity and structure during organisational change.</p></li><li data-end="3112" data-start="3012"><p data-start="3014" data-end="3112">Assist the CFO/FD/FP&A team with ad hoc reporting, board packs, and investor information requests.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3114" data-end="3131"><strong data-end="3131" data-start="3118">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="3132" data-end="3622"><li data-end="3207" data-start="3132"><p data-start="3134" data-end="3207">A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical grounding.</p></li><li data-start="3208" data-end="3330"><p data-end="3330" data-start="3210">Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within an SME or mid-market organisation.</p></li><li data-start="3331" data-end="3422"><p data-start="3333" data-end="3422">Background in automotive, manufacturing, or operationally intensive sectors beneficial.</p></li><li data-start="3423" data-end="3527"><p data-end="3527" data-start="3425">Comfortable joining a fast-moving, private-equity-backed environment where rapid impact is expected.</p></li><li data-end="3622" data-start="3528"><p data-start="3530" data-end="3622">Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and implementing improvements.</p></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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxMzkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p> ****GROUP FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER - READING****</p><p> </p><p>My client is a well renowned and established player in the construction sector with a wide network of businesses within its complex group structure. Based from their Reading HQ they now seek to recruit an experienced regional business partner to support the forecasting, budgeting, pricing and performance of three key units within the group. You will work directly with their commercial teams and leadership to influence pricing, contract delivery and revenue recognition throughout the life cycle of each project, and as a result this would require an experienced finance leader with hands on sector experience.</p><p><strong>DUTIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis </li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow </li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the finance teams </li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability </li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders </li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work </li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Divisional and Group Finance Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes </li><li>Support DFD and company MDs in evaluating business initiatives / commercial proposal</li><li>Support the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines </li><li>Support 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></ul><p> </p><p>This role would require some limited travel (2-3 days per month initially) to sites in the East and North of the UK</p><p><strong>In return, they can offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £110k P/A based on the experience of the candidate</li><li>Car allowance of £6500 P/A</li><li>Up to 20% performance related bonus</li><li>Competitive health and life pack</li><li>Work from home flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li><li>And the opportunity to develop under an impressive Group Finance Director.</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuODkyMjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a Luxury Retail brand to hire an immediate, interim Finance Manager for a 3-6 month interim role.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Finance Manager for a 3-6 month role and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Oversee and process accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.</li><li>Maintain clean, up-to-date ledgers and support credit control activities where required.</li><li>Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Full ownership of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet for four entities.</li><li>Deliver timely and accurate month-end reporting packs with variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts across all entities.</li><li>Monitor cash positions, identify risks, and support management decision-making.</li><li>Collate, review, and process time-sheets and monthly payroll data for submission to the outsourced payroll provider.</li><li>Perform required checks, reconciliations, and liaise with the provider to resolve issues.</li><li>Prepare quarterly consolidations for group reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will have the following profile:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience.</li><li>Strong background working in an SME environment, with comfort managing broad and hands-on responsibilities.</li><li>Demonstrable experience producing management accounts, maintaining cash flow forecasts, and coordinating payroll.</li><li>Experience managing and developing a small finance team, with willingness to dive into transactional tasks when required.</li><li>Confident preparing multi-entity management information and reconciliations.</li><li>Strong Excel capability and proficiency with finance systems.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a luxury Retail brand based in West London who offers a 3-6 month interim Finance Manager role. Please note this role will be based in the office 5 days per week. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Finance Manager role will be paying circa £350-400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience. </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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi43ODU1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Produce accurate and timely Group Management Accounts</li><li>Lead end-to-end Group financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal deadlines and stakeholder requirements</li><li>Prepare comprehensive investment packs, including financial analysis, forecasts, KPIs, and board-level presentations</li><li>Oversee and maintain cash flow forecasting and reporting</li><li>Manage group consolidations, ensuring accuracy across multi-entity and multi-currency structures</li><li>Lead the preparation of statutory accounts, working with auditors and ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards</li><li>Coordinate and deliver the year-end reporting process, including external audit liaison and statutory submissions</li><li>Own and direct the month-end close cycle, ensuring all entities report in line with accounting deadlines and policies</li><li>Line-manage and develop a team of two finance professionals </li><li>Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, tax advisers, and business unit finance teams</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and reporting systems </li><li>System - Business Central </li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will either be qualified (ACA, CA, ACCA), and have strong intercompany experience.</p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a growing E-Commerce business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £70-75k per annum (pro-rata), dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjg2NTYzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing organisation within the software industry is seeking an experienced EMEA Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join their Global AR function.</p><p> </p><p>This pivotal role will oversee a small, high-performing EU team, driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and supporting continued business growth.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will combine strong technical Credit Collections and transactional accounting expertise with proven leadership ability, ensuring the department operates efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Receivable team to ensure peak performance and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage and report on receivables against KPIs including overdue debt, billing accuracy, and dispute resolution times.</li><li>Oversee billing, collections, and credit control activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and finance to resolve billing queries and improve processes.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and assist in analysing complex accounting and reporting issues.</li><li>Implement and refine AR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and external standards.</li><li>Identify and drive process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Provide updates and insights to management on departmental performance, key projects, and challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p>About You</p><ul><li>Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory role within EU or global Accounts Receivable or Credit Control.</li><li>Degree-qualified in Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, with demonstrable experience in ERP and accounting systems.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Proven ability to motivate and develop a team, balancing leadership with hands-on support.</li><li>Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>What's on Offer</p><ul><li>Competitive salary package with performance-related incentives.</li><li>working patterns</li><li>Opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative finance team in a forward-thinking business.</li><li>Career development and ongoing training opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with a passion for leadership and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS43NTE1Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Group Financial Controller to assist them for 15 months. You will be responsible for following duties</p><ul><li> Lead EMEA financial close and consolidated reporting across 20 legal entities, ensuring accuracy, governance, and IFRS compliance.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet control, cashflow management, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimisation.</li><li>Oversee payroll approval, tax coordination, and statutory compliance to minimise risk and liabilities.</li><li>Provide high-quality financial reporting and insights to the European CFO and global leadership.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across Europe and Australia on budgeting, forecasting, strategy, and performance improvement.</li><li>Lead audit, risk, and governance activities, including external and internal audits and financial controls.</li><li>Drive systems implementation, process improvement, reporting efficiency, and EMEA standardisation.</li><li>Support M&A, strategic projects, cross-regional initiatives, and provide leadership within a high-energy European finance team.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Group Financial Controller will have excellent consolidation skills and and have 4/5 years post qualified experience. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Retail Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These temporary Accounts Payable roles will be paying circa £90 -95k Pro-rata, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjI3MzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
