<p><strong>Job Description - </strong>Finance Manager Exclusive with Robert Half</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes (with <strong>1 day/week in Birmingham</strong>)<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Chief Financial Officer<br /><strong>Paying</strong> £55,000 to £65,000 office based, Robert Half are really pleased to recruit for a leading services businesses that has operations throughout the UK.</p><p><strong>Stock </strong>and<strong> manufacturing </strong>experience would be ideal</p><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p><p>The Finance Manager will play a key role in delivering robust financial reporting and controls, with a strong focus on <strong>contract profitability analysis, Month-end </strong>Accounting and group consolidation<strong> </strong>. The role is responsible for accurate, timely accounting, supporting business performance through insightful reporting, and driving improvements in processes, cost control, and manufacturing accounting. The post-holder will also support site performance in Birmingham and assist the CFO with projects and system upgrades.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead on contract profitability reporting and analysis, presenting findings to management and supporting performance reviews.</li><li>Support the Financial Controller in management accounts for three entities and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Investigate and explain month-end variances.</li><li>Prepare group consolidation (P&L, Balance Sheet, cashflow) and monthly reporting packs.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany balances monthly.</li><li>Ensure accurate accounting across group entities.</li><li>Birmingham (1 day/week):</li><ul><li>Support site management to improve performance</li><li>Credit control, stock takes, and cost control</li><li>Develop manufacturing accounting and manage R&D tax credits</li></ul><li>Maintain and review reconciliations, escalating issues promptly.</li><li>Lead on budgets and forecasts with CFO/FC.</li><li>Assist in statutory accounts, compliance, and banking submissions.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support financial system upgrades.</li><li>Undertake projects to modernise financial services.</li><li>Support CFO with ad hoc tasks.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional:</strong> Occasional out-of-hours work, training requirements, DBS check, adherence to policies, and PPE when required.</p><p><strong>Person Specification</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>AAT or ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified</li><li>A Levels or equivalent</li><li>Strong bookkeeping and management accounting experience</li><li>Proven analytical skills, including contract profitability and financial statement preparation</li><li>Experience with integrated finance systems (ledger, payments, debtors)</li><li>Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills</li><li>High attention to detail, confidentiality, and accuracy</li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines</li><li>Excellent communication and people skills</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in facilities management, construction, health, or social care</li><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified</li><li>NetSuite and multi-site reporting experience</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuMDc4ODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnering with a Real Estate firm to a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £60,000 - £65,000</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> 2 direct reports</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee all aspects of client accounting and financial reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced industry. 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>Qualified Accountant (desirable).</li><li>Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in finance, accounting, or client management roles.</li><li>Excellent communication and client relationship skills.</li><li>Experience with Xero and/or Sage (flexible for the right candidate).</li><li>Prior experience in an SME or property-related business is preferred.</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/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNTk4NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, HR Assistant for a 12 Month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Administration of the day-to-day operations of the human resources functions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Manage payroll process end-to-end for three locations (UK, Paris, Dubai) including pension and benefits </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare Induction packs including offer letters and contracts for all new joiners</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparation of relevant letters</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Management of the Intern and Graduate programmes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing immigration status of applicable staff including liaison with immigration lawyers where required </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing and updating employee files and documents</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assisting with performance management, appraisals and training</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Responsibility for the various HR systems and to provide guidance and support to its users</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Responsible for the on-boarding and off-boarding of employees/new joiners as well as other various ADHOC employee changes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Attending meetings and accurately minute taking</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide support and cover for team if required, inclusive of recruitment activities in the absence of the recruitment officer</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Management of HR tracker</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Other HR ADHOC duties as requested from the HR Management team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Serve as a reliable source of information for employees, giving guidance and support</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Track completion rates for mandatory courses (e.g. e-learning modules) and maintain training records for audit purposes.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Comply with the FCA/PRA's Individual Conduct Rules, as outlined</li></ul><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, HR Assistant will have at least 3 years experience working within a similar function and will have Level 3/5 CIPD qualification.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Bank based in the City of London. You will work 3 days per week from their office and 2 days from home.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary HR Assistant role will be paying circa £30,000 -£40,000 per annum. This is 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/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjA1NjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
