<p data-end="180" data-start="141"><strong data-end="180" data-start="141">Financial Accountant- Hybrid, London</strong></p><p data-start="141" data-end="180"><strong data-end="180" data-start="141">Base salary £65,000-£78,000k plus extensive benefits</strong></p><p data-start="182" data-end="464">A senior financial accountant role within a large, public sector and government complex organisation, responsible for statutory accounts, regulatory filings and group consolidation. The position also leads the in-sourcing of accounting processes and strengthens the organisation's financial governance framework.</p><p data-end="493" data-start="466"><strong data-start="466" data-end="491">Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="494" data-end="1014"><li data-end="590" data-start="494"><p data-end="590" data-start="496">Lead the production of statutory accounts, AR21 filings and full reporting for all entities.</p></li><li data-start="591" data-end="694"><p data-start="593" data-end="694">Manage consolidation schedules and act as primary liaison for external audit and regulatory bodies.</p></li><li data-start="695" data-end="803"><p data-start="697" data-end="803">Oversee the in-sourcing of financial accounting from the external provider, ensuring a smooth transition.</p></li><li data-start="804" data-end="894"><p data-end="894" data-start="806">Drive improvements to financial accounting policy, controls and fixed asset reporting.</p></li><li data-end="1014" data-start="895"><p data-start="897" data-end="1014">Provide leadership to Tax and Treasury (where line management applies) and support the wider finance management team.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1040" data-start="1016"><strong data-start="1016" data-end="1038">Candidate Profile:</strong></p><ul data-is-only-node="" data-start="1041" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1699"><li data-end="1179" data-start="1041"><p data-end="1179" data-start="1043">Strong financial accounting experience in a large, complex environment with full statutory reporting and group consolidation exposure.</p></li><li data-start="1180" data-end="1281"><p data-end="1281" data-start="1182">Proven ability to develop complete accounts from trial balance and manage regulatory submissions.</p></li><li data-start="1282" data-end="1400"><p data-start="1284" data-end="1400">Exceptional Excel capability (pivot tables, power queries, data models) and strong technical accounting knowledge.</p></li><li data-end="1492" data-start="1401"><p data-start="1403" data-end="1492">Qualified accountant (ACA/FCA preferred) with excellent analytical and drafting skills.</p></li><li data-start="1493" data-end="1596"><p data-start="1495" data-end="1596">Collaborative, resilient and discreet, with the ability to manage staff and deliver under pressure.</p></li><li data-end="1699" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1597"><p data-is-last-node="" data-start="1599" data-end="1699">Desirable: union/membership organisation experience; systems change; NAV/Business Central; Caseware.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS4xNjI0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing, next-generation start-up based in Cambridge, as they look to hire an <strong>Assistant Management Accountant</strong> to join their expanding finance team.</p><p>This is a newly created role due to growth, reporting directly into the Financial Controller, and will play a key part in strengthening their financial foundations as they scale their R&D, manufacturing, and operational capabilities.</p><p>If you're looking for a role that offers true variety, exposure across the business, and the opportunity to develop your management accounting skills in a complex, high-growth environment - this provides exactly that.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Month-End & Management Accounts</strong></p><ul><li>Support preparation of monthly management accounts to review stage.</li><li>Prepare accruals, prepayments and journals with clear audit trails.</li><li>Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and control.</li><li>Assist with monthly reporting packs and variance analysis across scientific and operational departments.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Controls & Processes</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to an efficient month-end close timetable.</li><li>Process monthly payroll to review stage for UK employees.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, purchasing card reconciliations and project spend analysis.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting by maintaining robust cash schedules.</li></ul><p><strong>Project & Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with project-level budget tracking across R&D and operational teams.</li><li>Partner with scientific and non-financial stakeholders to improve cost visibility and strengthen financial understanding.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of financial information relating to grants and external reporting requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance & Other Duties</strong></p><ul><li>Support VAT returns, payroll reconciliations and external audit requests.</li><li>Assist with process improvements, system developments and automation initiatives.</li><li>Handle ad hoc finance tasks as required within a fast-moving environment.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Skills & Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively studying ACCA / CIMA / ACA.</li><li>Strong grounding in accounting principles and exposure to month-end processes.</li><li>Confident user of Excel (lookups, PivotTables, data analysis).</li><li>Comfortable working with both scientific and non-financial teams.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Desirable Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience within biotech, pharma, life sciences or other regulated industries.</li><li>Understanding of project accounting, CAPEX, or R&D cost categories.</li><li>Exposure to process improvements, finance system rollouts or automation.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The role of Assistant Management Accountant is offered with a competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus a strong benefits package. This company operates a <strong>hybrid model</strong>, with around <strong>two days a week in their Cambridge office</strong>.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjU0NTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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>Robert Half Financial Services has partnered with an Asset Management firm, based in central London, to hire a Finance Manager. The Finance Manager will have a broad role in a lean team of 6 people, reporting directly to the Head of Finance. </p><p>The Person</p><p>The successful Finance Manager for this central London based Private Equity firm will be a newly qualified ACA or ACCA accountant. The candidate will be an ambitious self starter with an eagerness to learn. Knowledge of renewable energy, private equity or asset management would be very beneficial however this is not essential. </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a well established and very successful assset management firm based in central London. They have a hybrid working policy. </p><p>Salary & Benefits</p><p>The Finance Manager for this Asset Management firm based in central London will receive a salary of £60,000-£65,000 (dependant on experience) plus a very competitive discretionary bonus and 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/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjU1OTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-start="101" data-end="252"><strong data-end="146" data-start="101">Job Description: Interim Finance Business Partner</strong><br / data-end="149" data-start="146"> <strong data-start="149" data-end="162">Location:</strong> Winnersh (Hybrid)<br / data-start="180" data-end="183"> <strong data-start="183" data-end="192">Type:</strong> 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract<br data-end="223" data-start="220" /> <strong data-end="234" data-start="223">Salary:</strong> £75,000-£90,000</p><p data-start="254" data-end="931"><strong data-end="266" data-start="254">Overview</strong><br / data-start="266" data-end="269"> A high-growth SaaS organisation is seeking a commercially minded, data-driven Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role during a period of transformation. This role blends hands-on management reporting with strategic business partnering, requiring strong technical accounting knowledge alongside advanced analytical capability. The ideal candidate will be highly proficient in Excel, data manipulation, and AI-driven insight, with the ability to translate complex datasets into meaningful recommendations. You will lead the month-end process, create board-level reporting, and collaborate across the organisation to support decision making and drive value.</p><p data-end="959" data-start="933"><strong data-start="933" data-end="957">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="1712" data-start="960"><li data-start="960" data-end="1064"><p data-start="962" data-end="1064">Prepare, analyse, and deliver executive-level board packs, turning data into clear business insights</p></li><li data-start="1065" data-end="1165"><p data-end="1165" data-start="1067">Manage, interpret, and validate large and complex datasets, identifying trends and opportunities</p></li><li data-end="1265" data-start="1166"><p data-start="1168" data-end="1265">Partner with functional leaders to support forecasting, planning, and strategic decision making</p></li><li data-end="1373" data-start="1266"><p data-end="1373" data-start="1268">Build and refine financial models and scenario analysis, focusing on SaaS metrics (MRR, ARR, retention)</p></li><li data-start="1374" data-end="1440"><p data-end="1440" data-start="1376">Champion the use of automation and AI-enhanced reporting tools</p></li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1441"><p data-start="1443" data-end="1528">Support the organisation as it navigates potential private equity-related processes</p></li><li data-end="1626" data-start="1529"><p data-end="1626" data-start="1531">Operate as a self-starter, managing competing priorities and delivering under tight deadlines</p></li><li data-start="1627" data-end="1712"><p data-start="1629" data-end="1712">Drive continuous improvement across finance through best-practice recommendations</p></li></ul><p data-start="1714" data-end="1732"><strong data-end="1730" data-start="1714">Requirements</strong></p><ul data-start="1733" data-end="2526"><li data-start="1733" data-end="1793"><p data-start="1735" data-end="1793">Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)</p></li><li data-start="1794" data-end="1904"><p data-end="1904" data-start="1796">Strong management accounting and month-end experience, ideally within a SaaS or technology-led environment</p></li><li data-end="1980" data-start="1905"><p data-end="1980" data-start="1907">Advanced Excel capability and experience with BI tools such as Power BI</p></li><li data-start="1981" data-end="2072"><p data-start="1983" data-end="2072">Demonstrable experience with AI-driven analytics and large-scale finance data platforms</p></li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2168"><p data-end="2168" data-start="2075">Proven ability to produce board-ready materials and present insights to senior stakeholders</p></li><li data-end="2262" data-start="2169"><p data-start="2171" data-end="2262">Proactive, self-sufficient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment</p></li><li data-start="2263" data-end="2343"><p data-start="2265" data-end="2343">Excellent attention to detail, communication, and business partnering skills</p></li><li data-end="2431" data-start="2344"><p data-end="2431" data-start="2346">Experience with, or understanding of, private-equity exit processes is advantageous</p></li><li data-end="2526" data-start="2432"><p data-start="2434" data-end="2526">Strong systems experience, including involvement in system improvements or implementations</p></li></ul><p data-end="2546" data-start="2528"><strong data-start="2528" data-end="2544">Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul data-end="2768" data-start="2547"><li data-start="2547" data-end="2606"><p data-end="2606" data-start="2549">Act as a key business partner at a transformative stage</p></li><li data-start="2607" data-end="2661"><p data-end="2661" data-start="2609">Work with modern AI and analytics tools in finance</p></li><li data-start="2662" data-end="2705"><p data-start="2664" data-end="2705">Hybrid working and significant autonomy</p></li><li data-start="2706" data-end="2768"><p data-start="2708" data-end="2768">Make a meaningful impact in a high-growth tech environment</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/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuMzg4OTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well known global brand in the food industry near High Wycombe. </p><p> </p><p>Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking to take ownership of core financial processes and play a pivotal role within a growing, collaborative finance team?</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic FMCG environment where you will support strategic decision-making, lead key reporting cycles, and ensure the business maintains a robust and reliable financial position.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role - What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p>In this hands-on and influential role, you will be responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of financial reporting and controls across the business.</p><p> </p><p>Key duties include:</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Month-End & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting</li><li>Oversee key month-end tasks including sales, cost of goods, stock, accruals, and volume/price/mix analysis</li><li>Produce accurate management accounts and reporting packs</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the perpetual forecasting process, ensuring timely and high-quality outputs</li><li>Maintain and update ongoing cashflow forecasts, proactively highlighting potential issues</li><li>Review P&Ls for promotions, new business, NPD and annual customer terms</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Systems & Audit</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain the accounting system (SAGE X3), ensuring smooth month-end and year-end processes</li><li>Lead the year-end audit, ensuring all information is prepared, accurate, and delivered on time</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across financial controls and reporting</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Team Leadership & Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Line-manage, mentor and support a Finance Assistant</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders, challenging assumptions and influencing decisions</li><li>Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director across strategic and operational initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You - Key Requirements</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Skills & Knowledge</strong></p><ul><li>Strong technical understanding of UK GAAP</li><li>Excellent analytical, numerical and forecasting abilities</li><li>High level of accuracy with exceptional attention to detail</li><li>Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders</li><li>Strong presentation skills and ability to challenge constructively</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities</li><li>Hands-on team player, comfortable working in a small, collaborative finance function</li><li>Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or QBE with strong practical experience</li><li>Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and reporting packs</li><li>Solid background in budgeting, forecasting and performance tracking</li><li>Experience leading or supporting year-end audits</li><li>Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, Power Query)</li><li>Experience using BI tools (desirable)</li><li>Proven ability to influence at senior level</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>High-visibility role reporting to the Finance Director</li><li>Opportunity to shape processes and add real value</li><li>Supportive team culture within a fast-moving FMCG environment</li><li>Hybrid working and strong development potential</li><li>Excellent holiday, pension, bonus and freebies</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're a driven Management Accountant seeking a role where you can make a tangible impact and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to register your interest</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS45NTQ2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="67" data-start="0"><strong data-end="65" data-start="0">Finance Manager - Central London | £60,000-£65,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p data-start="69" data-end="389">A fast-growing UK real estate and property investment group is seeking a <strong data-end="161" data-start="142">Finance Manager</strong> to support portfolio performance and growth. With a diverse mix of assets, including hotels, student accommodation, residential, and retail, the business combines strategic asset management with hands-on investment execution.</p><p data-start="391" data-end="646"><strong data-end="403" data-start="391">The Role</strong><br data-end="406" / data-start="403"> You'll manage day-to-day finance operations, cashflow, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, while supporting investment decisions and portfolio analysis. This is a hands-on role with exposure to valuations, modelling, and deal execution.</p><p data-start="648" data-end="674"><strong data-start="648" data-end="672">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-start="675" data-end="985"><li data-end="743" data-start="675"><p data-start="677" data-end="743">Oversee finance operations, month-end close, and reconciliations</p></li><li data-end="803" data-start="744"><p data-end="803" data-start="746">Manage cashflow, rent collection, and supplier payments</p></li><li data-end="857" data-start="804"><p data-end="857" data-start="806">Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis</p></li><li data-start="858" data-end="923"><p data-start="860" data-end="923">Support valuations, investment modelling, and market research</p></li><li data-start="924" data-end="985"><p data-end="985" data-start="926">Deliver insight-led reporting to management and investors</p></li></ul><p data-end="1002" data-start="987"><strong data-start="987" data-end="1000">About You</strong></p><ul data-start="1003" data-end="1285"><li data-end="1046" data-start="1003"><p data-end="1046" data-start="1005"><strong data-end="1044" data-start="1005">ACA-qualified with Big 4 experience</strong></p></li><li data-end="1094" data-start="1047"><p data-start="1049" data-end="1094">Strong Excel and financial modelling skills</p></li><li data-end="1167" data-start="1095"><p data-start="1097" data-end="1167">Experience in property, real estate, or investment finance preferred</p></li><li data-end="1223" data-start="1168"><p data-end="1223" data-start="1170">Detail-oriented, proactive, and commercially minded</p></li><li data-start="1224" data-end="1285"><p data-start="1226" data-end="1285">Collaborative and comfortable in a fast-paced environment</p></li></ul><p data-end="1301" data-start="1287"><strong data-end="1299" data-start="1287">Why Join</strong></p><ul data-end="1466" data-start="1302"><li data-start="1302" data-end="1349"><p data-start="1304" data-end="1349">Exposure to a diverse UK property portfolio</p></li><li data-start="1350" data-end="1405"><p data-end="1405" data-start="1352">Hands-on, high-impact role with real responsibility</p></li><li data-start="1406" data-end="1466"><p data-end="1466" data-start="1408">Competitive salary and benefits with development support</p></li></ul><p data-start="1468" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1599" data-is-only-node="">A fantastic opportunity for a Big 4-trained ACA to step into a high-impact, investment-focused role in a dynamic property business.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS43MTQ0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering exclusively with a dynamic, growing business based near Basingstoke. </p><p> </p><p>Are you a dynamic and driven finance professional craving a role with flexibility, variety, autonomy, and client interaction?</p><p> </p><p>Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same?</p><p> </p><p>An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Client Finance Manager to join a growing and ambitious team, providing outsourced finance services to a portfolio of sporting & hospitality centric clients.</p><p> </p><p>We're looking for someone who is ready to make an impact, loves building relationships, and brings technical excellence in Financial processes to the table.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>A unique role blending remote working, client site visits, and flexible time in a beautiful countryside-based office.</li><li>The chance to work across multiple dynamic client accounts within the Sporting and Hospitality sectors.</li><li>A supportive, professional environment where your skills will help shape the future of the business.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Day-to-Day:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the trusted finance partner to a cluster of clients, developing strong working relationships and providing top-tier financial support.</li><li>Manage and deliver full-service accountancy functions, including balance sheet, management accounts, analysis, transactional reporting, month-end reporting, VAT (including partial exemption), tax compliance, and more.</li><li>Take ownership of multiple sets of accounts concurrently, planning and prioritising to meet deadlines with confidence.</li><li>Be at the forefront of software innovation, supporting migrations and championing modern accountancy tools such as Xero, QuickBooks, SAGE, and other cloud-based platforms.</li><li>Collaborate with a close-knit team who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to their clients.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or actively working towards Chartered status).</li><li>Minimum of 4 years in a client-facing finance role, ideally within hospitality, Sporting, retail, leisure, or multi-site environments.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills - this role is all about people as much as it is about numbers!</li><li>A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the confidence to juggle varied accounts and projects.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent overall IT skills.</li><li>Bonus points if you have experience with EPOS systems, payroll and software migrations.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Perks & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (dependent on experience)</li><li>Hybrid working model: office, home, and client site visits</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays</li><li>Regular pay reviews</li><li>Be part of a growing and high-performing team shaping the future of finance in the leisure, sport & hospitality industry</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're ready to take on an exciting new challenge where variety, flexibility, and professional growth are guaranteed - we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply today. </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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS44MTg2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="63" data-end="308">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading IT service provider to recruit multiple experienced, hands-on Security IT Auditors on a contract basis. Remote working available, with the first 2 weeks on-site in the Netherlands.</p><h3 data-start="315" data-end="329"><strong data-start="319" data-end="327">Role</strong></h3><p data-start="330" data-end="563">The Security IT Auditor will be embedded in small, technical teams to directly execute critical security audits of network and infrastructure systems, focusing on practical, technical evaluation and remediation of real-world risks.</p><p data-start="565" data-end="596">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-end="1556" data-start="597"><li data-start="597" data-end="754"><p data-start="599" data-end="754">Lead and perform end-to-end cyber security audits across diverse network architectures, including on-premises data centres and public cloud environments.</p></li><li data-end="946" data-start="755"><p data-end="946" data-start="757">Evaluate technical security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, security baselines, and access controls by directly interrogating systems, reviewing configurations, and testing controls.</p></li><li data-end="1102" data-start="947"><p data-start="949" data-end="1102">Conduct vulnerability scans, penetration testing, and protocol analysis using approved tools to validate the efficacy of implemented security measures.</p></li><li data-start="1103" data-end="1266"><p data-end="1266" data-start="1105">Collaborate closely with IT infrastructure, cloud engineering, and SOC teams to collect evidence, interpret technical documentation, and clarify audit results.</p></li><li data-end="1411" data-start="1267"><p data-end="1411" data-start="1269">Document and communicate audit findings in detailed technical reports, highlighting exploitable weaknesses and actionable remediation steps.</p></li><li data-start="1412" data-end="1556"><p data-start="1414" data-end="1556">Respond rapidly to audit issues, providing hands-on corrective input in real time, and supporting project delivery in a dynamic environment.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1580" data-start="1563"><strong data-end="1578" data-start="1567">Profile</strong></h3><p data-end="1613" data-start="1581">The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul data-end="2539" data-start="1614"><li data-end="1751" data-start="1614"><p data-start="1616" data-end="1751">Minimum 6 years' hands-on experience in technical IT audit, cyber security testing, penetration testing, or system security analysis.</p></li><li data-start="1752" data-end="1856"><p data-end="1856" data-start="1754">Strong background in technical audit execution within large, complex cloud and network environments.</p></li><li data-start="1857" data-end="1943"><p data-start="1859" data-end="1943">Experience directly configuring, reviewing, and testing network security controls.</p></li><li data-start="1944" data-end="2057"><p data-start="1946" data-end="2057">Preferably prior work in the technology sector, ideally involving technical reviews of carrier-grade systems.</p></li><li data-end="2141" data-start="2058"><p data-end="2141" data-start="2060">Proficiency in tools for technical controls testing and vulnerability analysis.</p></li><li data-start="2142" data-end="2215"><p data-start="2144" data-end="2215">Solid experience performing audit tasks and analysing system outputs.</p></li><li data-end="2312" data-start="2216"><p data-end="2312" data-start="2218">In-depth hands-on knowledge of cloud security frameworks and endpoint protection strategies.</p></li><li data-start="2313" data-end="2443"><p data-start="2315" data-end="2443">Ability to independently interpret logs, forensic artefacts, firewall rules, and endpoint configurations in live environments.</p></li><li data-end="2482" data-start="2444"><p data-start="2446" data-end="2482">Strong written and spoken English.</p></li><li data-end="2539" data-start="2483"><p data-end="2539" data-start="2485">Big Four or similar audit firm background is a plus.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2541" data-end="2574"><strong data-start="2541" data-end="2572">Certifications (preferred):</strong></p><ul data-start="2575" data-end="2725"><li data-end="2609" data-start="2575"><p data-start="2577" data-end="2609">Highly valued: CISSP, CISA, RE</p></li><li data-end="2725" data-start="2610"><p data-end="2725" data-start="2612">Additional plus: ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, AZ-500, or other relevant technical certifications.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2749" data-start="2732"><strong data-start="2736" data-end="2747">Company</strong></h3><ul data-end="2867" data-start="2750"><li data-end="2816" data-start="2750"><p data-start="2752" data-end="2816">IT service provider with operations in the Netherlands</p></li><li data-end="2867" data-start="2817"><p data-start="2819" data-end="2867">Remote working, with the first 2 weeks on-site</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2901" data-start="2874"><strong data-end="2899" data-start="2878">Salary & Benefits</strong></h3><p data-start="2902" data-end="2997">The salary/rate of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications, and certifications.</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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjI5NTM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts, including analytical review of the results and communicating underlying trends to the FD.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts.</li><li>Review of nominal ledger and balance sheet accounts, including posting of accrual journals in line with budget and real time knowledge.</li><li>Review of accrued and deferred net sales in line with revenue recognition principals and preparation of journals</li><li>Monitor and manage the agency's cash flow to ensure liquidity and prevent financial risk and reporting to HQ</li><li>Oversee billing and credit control function</li><li>Lead year-end reporting and audit</li><li>Oversee WIP management</li><li>Sign-off payment runs and bank transactions</li><li>Track and analyse financial performance, identifying key trends and potential areas for improvement.</li><li>Acknowledges the full extent of responsibilities and can prioritise a workplan that facilitates both the team and their reporting deadlines.</li><li>Provides insight and expertise to strengthen finance expertise and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Can work with theoretical insight and information to draw recommendations.</li><li>Lead charge ability and utilisation reporting meeting with annotated analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Reviews overhead budgets vs actual.</li><li>Can advise how to better improve EBITDA without compromising on ROI</li><li>Understands the requirements of cash flow for project work, assisting internal and external teams accordingly.</li><li>Helps drives commercial understanding and financial process throughout the client service team.</li><li>Work with clients on financial matters related to project budgets, invoicing, and payment schedules.</li><li>Completes Performance review meetings with direct reports and provides feedback on wider team when requested.</li><li>Helps support project teams, upskilling, training, inducting as required.</li><li>Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring their professional development and effectiveness.</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director and Heads of Departments, including their account management and operations team to provide financial guidance and support for commercial decision making.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be either part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by experience and ideally have previous experience experience working in Creative, PR, Advertising, Marketing or Media.</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 Media 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 Finance Manager role will be paying circa £22.50 - £27.50 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/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjczNjM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Duties: </strong></p><ul><li>Ensuring all month end journals and reconciliations across all Group entities are completed on time, working with the Group Financial Controller, AP Manager, Director of Commercial Finance and Credit Controller & Commercial Finance Lead to prepare accurate and timely monthly and half-yearly reporting.</li><li>Posting of business as usual and month end journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and income statement expense review files.</li><li>Leading the inter-company elimination and reporting process for Group companies.</li><li>Prepare monthly / bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns for the Group's UK and Irish entities, as well as developing a CIS reporting process.</li><li>Leading the IFRS 16 Right of Use asset accounting process for the London Office and Electric vehicle fleet.</li><li>Assisting with the management of the Irish legacy operations and wind down / management of SPVs.</li><li>Supporting preparation of the monthly CFO board pack reports and periodic external reporting requirements, including work on consolidated Group reporting.</li><li>Support preparation of the Group consolidation under IFRS across a number of entities and associated financial disclosures for the consolidated and single entity financial statements.</li><li>Liaising with external auditors to provide support and documentation, ensuring an efficient audit process</li><li>Working closely with IT in streamlining Netsuite ERP reporting.</li><li>Business partnering with Group cost centres in order to assist with budgeting, forecasting, monthly review of expenditure and performance.</li><li>Liaison with HR to assist in the monthly payroll process, including payroll review, postings and reconciliation of associate balance sheet creditors including PAYE and pension control accounts.</li><li>Engagement in ad-hoc projects to support the Group as required.</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/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuODY3MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-end="198" data-start="55"><strong data-start="55" data-end="134">Financial Controller - Growing Health & Wellness Business (Anonymous Brief)</strong><br data-start="134" data-end="137" /> ACA-qualified candidates with technical industry experience</p><p data-start="55" data-end="198">Base Salary £75,000k-£85,000k plus benefits and Hybrid Work in London</p><p data-start="200" data-end="442">A rapidly expanding leisure and sport business is seeking a technically strong Financial Controller to support its continued UK and international growth. This is a broad, high-visibility role within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.</p><p data-end="470" data-start="444"><strong data-start="444" data-end="468">Financial Controller Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-end="885" data-start="471"><li data-start="471" data-end="538"><p data-start="473" data-end="538">Lead month-end close, management accounts and variance analysis</p></li><li data-end="598" data-start="539"><p data-start="541" data-end="598">Oversee financial transactions, reconciliations and VAT</p></li><li data-start="599" data-end="645"><p data-end="645" data-start="601">Manage and develop a Management Accountant</p></li><li data-start="646" data-end="695"><p data-end="695" data-start="648">Administer payroll via a third-party provider</p></li><li data-end="764" data-start="696"><p data-end="764" data-start="698">Enhance controls, reporting frameworks and regulatory compliance</p></li><li data-start="765" data-end="832"><p data-end="832" data-start="767">Identify process improvements and cost-efficiency opportunities</p></li><li data-start="833" data-end="885"><p data-start="835" data-end="885">Support external audit and board-level reporting</p></li></ul><p data-end="910" data-start="887"><strong data-start="887" data-end="908">Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul data-start="911" data-end="1202"><li data-end="986" data-start="911"><p data-start="913" data-end="986"><strong data-end="930" data-start="913">ACA qualified</strong> with relevant industry experience in a technical role</p></li><li data-start="987" data-end="1041"><p data-end="1041" data-start="989">Skilled in multi-entity, multi-currency accounting</p></li><li data-start="1042" data-end="1088"><p data-end="1088" data-start="1044">Strong Excel and confident Xero capability</p></li><li data-start="1089" data-end="1145"><p data-end="1145" data-start="1091">High attention to detail; able to work independently</p></li><li data-end="1202" data-start="1146"><p data-start="1148" data-end="1202">Clear communicator with strong organisational skills</p></li></ul><p data-end="1225" data-start="1204"><strong data-start="1204" data-end="1223">What's on Offer</strong></p><ul data-end="1396" data-start="1226"><li data-start="1226" data-end="1287"><p data-end="1287" data-start="1228">High-impact role in a growing health-focused organisation</p></li><li data-end="1341" data-start="1288"><p data-end="1341" data-start="1290">Autonomy, visibility and scope to shape processes</p></li><li data-end="1396" data-start="1342"><p data-start="1344" data-end="1396">Competitive package with wellness-related benefits</p></li></ul><p> </p><p data-is-only-node="" data-start="1398" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1497">Ideal for an ACA-qualified professional seeking a progressive, hands-on role in a scaling business.</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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS44NzA1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Project Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Serve as primary support for the new balance sheet tool integrating with NetSuite.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile the nominal ledger and perform monthly and year-end balance sheet reviews</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, including detailed credit card accrual splits.</li><li>Review and reconcile asset and liability balances, ensuring correct VAT treatment.</li><li>Prepare, review, and refine project schedules, and process project-related action journals.</li><li>Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies and support project accounting adjustments.</li><li>Process and review rent and rates invoices and provide accurate financial data for tax activities.</li><li>Conduct VAT adjustment reviews (including planned 2025 work) and reconcile VAT inputs/outputs for year-end compliance.</li><li>Work closely with the revenue team, supporting revenue processes and collaborating with internal teams to gather and validate financial data.</li><li>Assist with annual audit preparation by compiling required schedules, documentation, and reconciliations</li><li>System - NetSuite</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Project Accountant will have multi currency experienced and have excellent communication skills. </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 consultancy 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 Project Accountant role will be paying circa £300- £325 per day, via an umbrella company 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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjc2Nzc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h3 class="sr-only"><strong>London | Hybrid | Top 30 Accountancy Firm | Permanent</strong></h3><p data-end="458" data-start="125">Join a respected Top 30 practice as a ACA/ACCA Qualified Financial Accountant within their Business Services division. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting and reporting services to a portfolio of financial services clients, with a strong emphasis on technical financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS.</p><p data-start="460" data-end="474"><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul data-start="475" data-end="1240"><li data-end="604" data-start="475"><p data-start="477" data-end="604">Manage a diverse client portfolio, producing accurate statutory accounts and financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.</p></li><li data-end="710" data-start="605"><p data-start="607" data-end="710">Prepare detailed group consolidations and support clients through the year-end audit process.</p></li><li data-end="831" data-start="711"><p data-start="713" data-end="831">Research and draft responses to technical accounting queries, supporting senior team members on complex matters.</p></li><li data-end="939" data-start="832"><p data-start="834" data-end="939">Liaise directly with clients to resolve technical queries, provide updates, and ensure smooth delivery.</p></li><li data-end="1037" data-start="940"><p data-end="1037" data-start="942">Supervise, review, and mentor junior team members, offering feedback and development support.</p></li><li data-end="1141" data-start="1038"><p data-end="1141" data-start="1040">Contribute to client proposals, pitches, and the growth of the team's financial reporting offering.</p></li><li data-start="1142" data-end="1240"><p data-end="1240" data-start="1144">Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge through regular learning and professional development.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1242" data-end="1257"><strong>About You</strong></p><ul data-end="1821" data-start="1258"><li data-start="1258" data-end="1333"><p data-start="1260" data-end="1333">ACA or ACCA qualified with experience preparing statutory accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1419" data-start="1334"><p data-start="1336" data-end="1419">Sound understanding of UK GAAP (FRS102) and exposure to IFRS (desirable).</p></li><li data-end="1523" data-start="1420"><p data-end="1523" data-start="1422">Prior experience within practice.</p></li><li data-start="1524" data-end="1621"><p data-start="1526" data-end="1621">Excellent communicator with strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.</p></li><li data-end="1821" data-start="1727"><p data-start="1729" data-end="1821">Personable, proactive, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1844" data-start="1823"><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul data-end="2181" data-start="1845"><li data-end="1952" data-start="1845"><p data-end="1952" data-start="1847">Opportunity to work with high-calibre financial services clients in a growing technical reporting team.</p></li><li data-end="2042" data-start="1953"><p data-start="1955" data-end="2042">Supportive environment within a Top 30 firm known for its people-focused culture.</p></li><li data-start="2043" data-end="2105"><p data-end="2105" data-start="2045">Clear progression routes and access to technical training.</p></li><li data-end="2181" data-start="2106"><p data-start="2108" data-end="2181">Competitive salary and flexible hybrid working from the City of London.</p></li></ul><p> </p><p data-start="2183" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-end="2351">Perfect for a qualified financial accountant who enjoys complex reporting work and wants to deepen their technical expertise within a leading professional services environment.</p><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS4yNjk2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Head of Finance on behalf of a specialist service business with offices on the edge of Bedford and Ampthill.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Head of Finance you will lead the UK Finance Operations and partner with he UK head and International Parent to drive financial accuracy, aid in strategic decision making and manage key internal and external stakeholders. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Business Partnering & Strategic Support.</li><li>Provide financial insights and analysis to support business decisions and growth initiatives.</li><li>Defining and implementing change in processes across the business to drive efficiency.</li></ul><ul><li>Support the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes with a focus on precision and relevance.</li><li>Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning and performance tracking.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results and forecasts.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee all UK accounting operations, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP</li><li>Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements.</li><li>Ongoing Balance Sheet control and review.</li><li> In charge of consolidated accounts for entities and statutory accounts for UK entities.</li></ul><ul><li>Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, including group finance, operations, and HR.</li><li>Represent UK finance in global forums and contribute to group-wide initiatives.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Qualified Accountant and have a strong combination of technical accounting and commercial acumen, leadership qualities and the ability to work at a Board Level to provide insight and updates. Role of Head of Finance is critical to the ongoing development and change for the UK business.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Head of Finance is working on a 5 day a week basis from the office with some flex based near Bedford and Ampthill and offering a salary of £70-90K + Excellent 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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uOTMzNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Management Accountant | Global Logistics Business | Chelmsford (Hybrid) | £60,000</strong></p><p> </p><p>⚠️ Due to business needs, only candidates who are immediately available can be considered for this position.</p><p><br /> Robert Half are partnering with a growing international logistics business to appoint a permanent Senior Management Accountant. Following a period of international expansion, the business is investing in strengthening its finance function and is seeking a fully qualified accountant to take ownership of core reporting, analysis, and financial processes. This is a hands-on, varied role with responsibility across multiple entities and exposure to senior leadership.</p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Global Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the finance team, providing insight and support across multiple entities and currencies. You will own critical financial processes, provide actionable analysis, and contribute directly to business decision-making.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing VAT and Duty reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time.</li><li>Month-end and year-end close, including statutory accounts preparation and audit support.</li><li>Oversight of fixed assets, including schedules, disposals, and depreciation postings.</li><li>IFRS16 accounting and related reporting.</li><li>Producing departmental and P&L analysis to support strategic decisions.</li><li>Supervising the Assistant Management Accountant and ensuring high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Ad hoc month-end journals and reporting as required.</li><li>Assisting with statutory accounts and tax pack completion for multiple group companies.</li><li>Contributing to ad hoc financial projects with cross-functional impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>Candidate Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Extensive management accounting experience with full P&L ownership.</li><li>Prior exposure to a contract-related business and revenue recognition experience is desirable but not essential.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and the ability to manage complex data.</li><li>Strong communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li></ul><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>Responsibility for key financial processes in an international logistics business.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence business decisions.</li><li>Profit share scheme, pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and mental health support.</li><li>Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy in how you deliver impact.</li></ul><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>You will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and driving business decisions. You'll manage complex, multi-entity reporting, influence senior leadership, and take full ownership of critical financial processes. This is a hands-on, high-responsibility position that provides exposure to international operations, strategic projects, and career progression opportunities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTkzMTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.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>Credit Controller - Holborn - 3/6-month contract - Hybrid - £15 - £17 per hour </strong></p><p>I am currently looking for a Credit Controller for my client based in Holborn. This is a busy role reporting into the Senior Credit Controller.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively chase outstanding invoices by phone, email, and written communication.</li><li>Monitor customer accounts to ensure payments are received on time.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of all communication and actions taken.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal teams.</li><li>Assess customer creditworthiness using credit reports and company criteria.</li><li>Set up new customer accounts and adjust credit limits when necessary.</li><li>Produce weekly and monthly debtor reports, highlighting risk accounts.</li><li>Allocate and reconcile incoming payments accurately.</li><li>Prepare and manage the escalation of overdue accounts, including legal processes where required.</li><li>Support month-end processes related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Build and maintain positive customer relationships to encourage timely payments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Required Skills & Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strong communication and negotiation abilities.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Experience using Sage Intacct (Advantageous)</li><li>Ability to prioritise and manage a high-volume workload.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Confident, professional telephone manner.</li></ul><p> </p><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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS4yMzc2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Accounts Payable Manager to assist them for 3 - 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, matching, approvals, and payment processing.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely weekly payment runs and ensuring Urgent payment request are approved and processed timely.</li><li>Maintain Vendor master data, including setting up new vendors, updating information, and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Support the AP team to Manage reconciliations of AP sub-ledger to the general ledger.</li><li>Oversee end-to-end month end process for the AP team. Expenses Processing Operations</li><li>Oversee Expenses specialist end-to end expenses process including expenses booking and processing together with payroll and treasury teams</li><li>Oversee Expenses end-to-end month end process</li><li>Support Expenses specialist in maintaining the newly set up Expenses helpdesk platform</li><li>Ensure AP and Expenses processes comply with company policies, GAAP (if applicable), and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Implement and maintain strong internal controls to prevent fraud and payment errors.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations. Process Improvement</li><li>Evaluate existing AP processes and systems; recommend and implement improvements.</li><li>Lead automation initiatives (e.g., OCR, AP workflow tools).</li><li>Develop KPI's and reporting tools to monitor process efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and train AP staff; assign and review work to ensure high performance.</li><li>Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development.</li><li>Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.</li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and issue resolution.</li><li>Build strong relationships with internal departments (accounting, treasury, operations and business stakeholders).</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Accounts Payable Manager will have a strong management background with extensive process improvement experience. You will have experience using Netsuite. </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 consultancy 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 Accounts Payable Manager role will be paying circa £250 - £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/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC45MzUyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Are you an established CFO looking for the next step in your career? Would you like to work for a growing technology service business who expand through acquisition? Do you have a decade of senior leadership and strategic finance experience specifically within the technology sector?</p><p>As the successful candidate you will be both a strategic leader and be willing to be technically relevant. You will manage a mainly UK based team but have constant dialogue with senior stakeholders in USA HQ. You will enjoy working in a complex and fast paced environment. Other key responsibilities include;</p><p>1. UK & US GAAP experience spanning multiple roles</p><p>2. Manage USA led deadlines</p><p>3. Manage key none finance stakeholders including Tech/Marketing/HR and Legal teams</p><p>4. Understand multiple currency environments </p><p>5. Manage external auditors</p><p>6. Manage external Tax entities</p><p>In return we offer a great salary and benefits package with an opportunity to work for an industry leading brand. This is a career defining role helping the business grow, shape and expand. </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/UGhpbGlwLkJvZGVuLjg5MjIzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Senior Treasury Manager - 6 months - London (Hybrid) - up to £500 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35)</strong></p><p>Are you a seasoned treasury professional ready to lead a critical function within a global business environment? Our client is seeking an interim Senior Treasury Manager to oversee and continuously improve its treasury operations, drive process optimisation, and ensure robust risk management across all legal entities and operating units.</p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br /> As Interim Senior Treasury Manager you'll lead the end-to-end treasury function, including cash management, forecasting, policy development, and financial risk mitigation. You'll also spearhead initiatives to streamline processes and strengthen working capital, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class treasury support.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee daily cash management; ensure liquidity and optimise cash handling processes.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain accurate cash flow forecasting models (including rolling 13-week and annual forecasts).</li><li>Prepare and analyse treasury-related financial reports for leadership and external stakeholders.</li><li>Manage financial transactions and leverage automation to drive efficiency.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks (currency, credit, commodity).</li><li>Maintain and negotiate relationships with banks and financial institutions.</li><li>Design, enforce, and continuously improve treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports, plus collaborate with managed service provider resources.</li><li>Work with accounting, audit, FP&A, tax, and other teams to ensure compliance, process excellence, and optimal financial planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Skills Required:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years' experience in corporate treasury at Manager or Senior Manager level in a global business.</li><li>Recognised treasury qualification (preferred but not required),</li><li>Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., D365).</li><li>Deep attention to detail; proven organisational skills with the ability to manage simultaneous priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Ability to draft and evolve treasury policies; high awareness of regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Experience leading a team and driving process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Interim Senior Treasury Manager - 6 months - London (Hybrid) - up to £500 per day (Umbrella - Inside IR35)</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/QW50aG9ueS5DbGFyay4xOTkxNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are exclusively partnering with an global Real Estate firm in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, interim Accounts Payable Manager for 6 weeks.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Accounts Payable Manager for a 6 week contract and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Oversee the AP function and manage a team of up to 15 AP professionals based in India.</li><li>Ensure bi-monthly payment runs for the EMEA region.</li><li>Handle vendor and landlord queries, ensuring smooth communication and resolution.</li><li>Review and approve payments and new vendor on boarding.</li><li>Provide guidance on transition projects </li><li>Support analysis of rent and occupancy costs for non-OREG properties.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.</li><li>Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships to resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Oversee timely reconciliations of accounts payable ledgers.</li><li>Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.</li><li>Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Monitor and report on KPIs for AP performance and vendor payment cycles.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this interim Accounts Payable role will have strong end to end AP experience, ideally managing an outsourced function, strong attention to detail and be deadline orientated. </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 an established and reputable global Real Estate firm based in Central London, the role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Accounts Payable Manager 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/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi45NzcyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a luxury real estate firm to recruit a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £70,000</p><p><strong>Location: Chelsea</strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 4 days in the office, 1 day from home</p><p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief Financial Officer</p><p><strong>Team:</strong> 1-2 direct reports</p><p> </p><p>They are offering a competitive benefits package.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager/ Management Accountant to oversee the finance function. You will be responsible for all aspects of client accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced industry.</p><p> </p><p>This hands-on role blends financial management, client relationship management, and strategic reporting. The Finance Manager will work closely with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and senior management to ensure financial accuracy and transparency across the client portfolio.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Client Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and deliver regular financial reports to clients, detailing income and expenditure.</li><li>Manage and reconcile multiple client accounts, ensuring accuracy in all transactions and proper allocation of funds.</li><li>Monitor budget performance vs. actual spend, providing variance analysis and proactive commentary.</li><li>Liaise with client managers to develop and maintain property-related budgets.</li><li>Manage client funding requirements as necessary.</li><li>Maintain detailed reconciliations of client expenditure and funds received.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Management & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Produce management accounts and financial performance reports for both clients and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and report on KPIs including efficiency, profitability, and budget adherence.</li><li>Assist in preparing statutory accounts and corporation tax returns.</li><li>Manage VAT returns and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and internal controls within the finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Experience & Skills Required</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Management Accountant/ Finance Manager or equivalent.</li><li>Excellent communication and client relationship skills.</li><li>Prior experience in an SME or property-related business is desirable.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuOTQ4NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is rapidly growing and expanding financial services business based in the City of London. They are well-established and specialise in the trade of physical precious metals, as well as foreign exchange services; operating across several countries internationally.</p><p>Due to continued growth, they are looking to expand their UK function by recruiting a sole Senior Accountant to join their London office. </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>The Senior Accountant for this exciting financial services business based in City of London, will work closely with the Managing Director, responsible for all statutory accounting, financial compliance, and audit processes. They will also take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Lead year-end close, prepare statutory accounts, and act as primary audit contact.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies House requirements, and group policies.</li><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns (including margin schemes), PAYE/NIC, and other HMRC filings.</li><li>Apply correct VAT treatments for high-value transactions.</li><li>Own general ledger accuracy, accounting processes, and policy documentation.</li><li>Manage intercompany accounting and maintain internal controls.</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting and ensure accurate treatment of purchases, sales, and stock movements.</li><li>Reconcile FX transactions and perform revaluations.</li><li>Act as Xero system owner, improving configuration, automation, workflows, and documentation.</li><li>Build reporting structures in Excel / Tableau (optional).</li><li>Liaise with HMRC, auditors, and MLRO, providing documentation for AML or regulatory reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate for this Senior Accountant position, should have the following attributes:</p><ul><li>Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA)</li><li>Strong practical experience in statutory accounting and audit processes</li><li>Small/Mid-tier practice background or industry experience in a sole function is advantageous</li><li>Experience using Xero</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits including:</p><ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Career growth & development plans</li><li>Company socials</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Hybrid option - <strong>4 days in office, 1 day remote.</strong></li><li>Training budgets</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjQyODE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">