Audit Jobs in Stoke-on-trent, Stoke-on-trent

Interim Project Accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
400 - 500 GBP / Daily
Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established, Birmingham based construction business who are looking to appoint a qualified, professional Interim Project Accountant on an initial three-month basis.This is a hands-on interim role supporting the finance team through a particularly busy period, with a key focus on working closely with the commercial and contract teams to resolve outstanding contract finance issues, as well as preparing the business for its December year-end.The business operates across a significant number of live contracts, so the successful candidate will need strong experience of contract/project accounting, or audit, within a construction or similarly complex project-based environment,The RoleYou will take ownership of a range of project accounting and year-end activities, working closely with both the finance and commercial teams to ensure the business is fully prepared for audit and year-end.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Working through and resolving outstanding audit queries from the prior year, ensuring appropriate supporting evidence and reconciliations are provided.</li><li>Reviewing and strengthening project and contract accounting across a large portfolio of live construction contracts.</li><li>Supporting the finance team with December year-end preparation, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions and other key year-end adjustments.</li><li>Working closely with commercial and project teams to understand contract performance, costs incurred, forecasts and potential risks.</li><li>Reviewing project financial information and identifying variances, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation.</li><li>Ensuring project financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately supported.</li></ul>About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:<ul><li>A recognised Finance Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA</li><li>Previous experience as a Project Accountant / Contract Accountant within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or wider project-based sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of contract accounting and project financial management.</li><li>Proven experience dealing with external audit queries and year-end processes.</li><li>The ability to work effectively with commercial and operational stakeholders, not just within finance.</li><li>Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to quickly get up to speed in a complex environment.</li><li>The confidence to investigate historic issues, challenge information and drive queries through to resolution.</li><li>The ability to work to tight deadlines, particularly in preparation for the December year-end.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim Project Accountant to join a busy construction business at a critical point in its financial calendar. The role will sit outside of IR35, paying circa £450 per day, dependant on experience. There will be a requirement to be on site in Birmingham 2-3 days per weekRobert Half are looking to speak with candidates who are available immediately and can make an immediate impact. If you are a Professional Interim and Immediately Available, please submit your CV ASAP Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMucGFnZXQuNTUyMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T07:59:55Z

Financial Controller

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>Financial Controller - ManchesterLocation: Manchester We are partnering with a successful international business to appoint a Financial Controller to join its Manchester-based finance team.Reporting to the CFO, you will take ownership of group financial reporting, statutory accounts, consolidation, audit and tax compliance across a number of UK and international entities. You will also lead and develop the financial accounts team and support the wider business with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare UK statutory and consolidated group accounts.</li><li>Manage UK and international audit processes and statutory deadlines.</li><li>Oversee corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance.</li><li>Manage group consolidation, intercompany balances and FX accounting.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting with the CFO.</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes, systems and controls.</li><li>Lead, mentor and develop the financial accounts team.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support ad hoc projects.</li></ul>About you:<ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualified.</li><li>Strong statutory accounts and financial control experience.</li><li>Experience with group consolidation and intercompany accounting.</li><li>Good understanding of taxation and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Experience working with UK and international auditors/advisers.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables.</li><li>Commercial, detail-oriented and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Controller role with significant exposure to international finance, senior leadership and process improvement.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjIxNDE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-17T16:08:38Z

Group Finance Controller

Lancashire, Lancashire
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Group Financial Controller | Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) | £90k-£100k | Permanent | Lancashire | Must be able to start immediately / short notice A growing, PE-backed UK business is looking to appoint a Group Financial Controller as part of its continued growth and development.This is a senior, hands-on finance role with responsibility for Group financial control, reporting and governance across a multi-entity organisation. You'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership team, while also taking ownership of the detail across Group reporting, consolidation, statutory accounts and technical accounting.<h3>The role</h3>You will take ownership of the Group's financial control environment, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial governance across the business.Key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Leading the monthly Group consolidation and Group reporting process</li><li>Ownership of Group statutory accounts and year-end reporting</li><li>Managing the annual audit process and relationships with external auditors</li><li>Maintaining strong balance sheet integrity and financial controls</li><li>Overseeing intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple entities</li><li>Preparing and managing cashflow forecasts and supporting treasury activity</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance and resolving complex accounting issues</li><li>Supporting tax compliance and working with external advisers</li><li>Preparing reporting for senior leadership, investors and other key stakeholders</li><li>Supporting financial reporting requirements associated with the Group's funding arrangements</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and systems</li><li>Supporting acquisitions, integration and other finance projects as the business continues to grow</li></ul><h3>About you</h3>We're looking for a qualified accountant with strong Group financial control experience and a hands-on approach.You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Significant experience across Group financial control and reporting</li><li>Strong experience across consolidation, statutory accounts and Group reporting</li><li>Good technical accounting knowledge, ideally across UK GAAP and IFRS</li><li>Experience managing external audits</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet controls, intercompany and financial governance</li><li>Experience across cashflow forecasting and treasury</li><li>Ideally, experience within a PE-backed, acquisitive or fast-growing environment</li><li>Confidence working with CFOs, auditors, investors and senior stakeholders</li><li>A practical approach and willingness to get into the detail rather than simply oversee from a distance</li></ul><h3>What's on offer?</h3><ul><li>£90,000-£120,000 salary</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Senior position within a growing and evolving Group</li><li>Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in strengthening and developing the Group finance function</li><li>Broad remit covering technical finance, reporting, controls and strategic projects</li></ul>Location: Lancashire Salary: £90,000-£120,000 Working pattern: HybridRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41MDc5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-30T08:38:13Z

Management Accountant

Bury, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
We're working with an established and growing business in Bury to recruit a Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified Management Accountant.This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the month-end and management accounting across multiple trading entities. It would suit an ambitious accountant who is looking to broaden their technical and commercial experience within a supportive finance environment.You'll take ownership of the month-end process, producing accurate management information, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and working closely with colleagues across the wider business. There is also an opportunity to contribute to process improvements and develop your understanding of financial controls and wider group reporting.You'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Owning the month-end close across multiple entities, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet and cash flow information</li><li>Posting accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end journals</li><li>Completing bank, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and supporting internal control processes</li><li>Assisting with internal and external audit requirements</li><li>Supporting VAT and year-end reporting activities</li><li>Providing clear financial commentary and explaining results to non-finance colleagues</li><li>Working with operational and commercial stakeholders across the business</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve and automate reporting and finance processes</li><li>Managing your own workload across multiple entities and competing deadlines</li></ul> You'll ideally be:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, or studying towards</li><li>Part-qualified and close to qualification will also be considered where you have strong relevant experience</li><li>Experienced in hands-on month-end and management accounting</li><li>Comfortable working to tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities</li><li>Highly competent in Excel</li><li>Accurate and detail-focused, with strong financial reporting skills</li><li>A confident communicator who can work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Self-motivated, organised and able to work independently</li><li>Commercially aware, with an appetite to develop beyond the core accounting function</li></ul> It would be advantageous if you have: <ul><li>Experience working across multiple entities </li><li>Exposure to budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Experience with financial controls or compliance frameworks</li><li>Experience supporting audit and VAT processes</li><li>An interest in improving or automating finance reporting</li><li>Experience within a larger or group finance environment</li></ul> This is a great opportunity for an ambitious accountant who wants to build on their technical foundation while developing stronger commercial and stakeholder-facing experience.You'll have genuine ownership of your area, exposure to multiple entities and the opportunity to make improvements rather than simply maintaining the status quo.If you're looking for a role where you can continue to develop technically, gain broader commercial exposure and take real ownership of the numbers, we'd be interested in hearing from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjA4MDAwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-28T11:21:10Z

Accountant

England,
remote
Temporary
180 - 225 GBP / Daily
<h2>Interim Accountant - Balance Sheet Reconciliations</h2>Location: Telford Contract: InterimWe are seeking an experienced Accountant to support a busy finance team, with a particular focus on balance sheet reconciliations and month-end processes.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items.</li><li>Support month-end close, journals, accruals, and prepayments.</li><li>Ensure accounts are accurate, fully supported, and audit-ready.</li><li>Assist with financial controls and process improvements.</li><li>Support internal and external audit requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><ul><li>Qualified, part-qualified, or QBE accountant.</li><li>Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience.</li><li>Previous month-end and general ledger experience.</li><li>Good Excel skills and strong attention to detail.</li><li>Able to work independently and hit the ground running.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accountant to make an immediate impact within a well-established business based in Telford. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuOTc3NjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-11T16:10:04Z

Head of finance

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
75000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
<h1> </h1>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join an employee-focused SME business, forming part of an international group. This role is based in South BirminghamBased within the UK entity, you will take full ownership of the UK finance function, reporting directly to the Managing Director and working closely with the wider international Group.This is a broad and commercially focused role, with responsibility for the full finance function, financial strategy, reporting, controls, cash flow and team leadership. You will provide financial insight to the MD and senior management team, while also supporting wider business decision-making.Alongside finance, the role will have responsibility for areas including payroll, HR support and quality management processes, making this an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional looking for genuine ownership and influence within an SME environment.<h3>Financial Leadership & Strategy</h3><ul><li>Take full ownership of the UK finance function, ensuring the effective delivery of all financial activities.</li><li>Report directly to the Managing Director, providing clear financial insight and commercial advice.</li><li>Develop and implement the financial strategy in line with UK business objectives and wider Group requirements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver quarterly financial reporting to the international Group.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and longer-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and cost management.</li></ul><h3>Financial Reporting & Compliance</h3><ul><li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Produce financial statements and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Oversee statutory reporting, tax requirements and financial compliance.</li><li>Manage the preparation and submission of corporate tax returns and other financial filings.</li><li>Ensure the UK entity complies with relevant accounting standards and financial regulations.</li><li>Liaise directly with HMRC, auditors, banking partners and other external stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Cash Flow & Working Capital</h3><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for UK cash flow management.</li><li>Monitor working capital and liquidity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cash flow and minimise financial risk.</li><li>Oversee supplier payments and financial authorisation processes.</li></ul><h3>Group Reporting</h3><ul><li>Act as the key finance contact for the UK entity in relation to Group reporting.</li><li>Prepare and submit quarterly financial information to Group within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Ensure UK financial information is accurate, complete and aligned with Group requirements.</li><li>Work collaboratively with international finance colleagues and senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>Team Leadership</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance and accounts team.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the accounts and administration function.</li><li>Support recruitment, training and development within the team.</li><li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.</li></ul><h3>Business Partnering</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the MD and senior management team to support commercial decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial insight across different areas of the business.</li><li>Monitor performance against budgets and agreed targets.</li><li>Provide recommendations around investment and business decisions.</li></ul><h3>Additional Responsibilities</h3>The role will also provide support across a number of wider business functions, including:<ul><li>HR and payroll oversight.</li><li>Supporting ISO 9001-related processes and continuous improvement.</li><li>Working with operational teams to collect and analyse business data.</li></ul>Personal profile<ul><li>CIMA, ACA or an equivalent accounting qualification.</li><li>Strong experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li>Previous experience leading or managing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial procedures.</li><li>Experience dealing with external auditors, HMRC and banking providers.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills</li></ul>Salary - Up to £80k, plus bonus and fantastic benefits Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuNzQxNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-26T11:25:44Z

Senior Finance Manager - Group Reporting

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
90000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex listed business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Group Reporting Transformation.**Must be available to start in December**This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major Finance Transformation programme, where you will lead the future design of Group Reporting, Consolidation and External Reporting as the business moves towards a new finance technology environment.The role<ul><li>Lead the future-state design of Group Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise across consolidation, intercompany eliminations, currency translation, group adjustments and reporting processes.</li><li>Work closely with senior Finance stakeholders, technology teams, auditors and finance teams across the wider organisation.</li><li>Lead workshops to translate complex reporting requirements into practical process and system solutions.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve controls, automation, data quality and the efficiency of the financial close.</li><li>Take ownership of business testing, including consolidation runs, reporting outputs, data migration and UAT.</li><li>Support implementation, adoption and the transition into the new reporting environment.</li></ul>About youWe are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial experience in Group Reporting, Consolidation or External Reporting.You will ideally have:<ul><li>Senior-level experience within a large listed or multinational organisation.</li><li>Strong knowledge of IFRS consolidation and statutory reporting.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, business units or jurisdictions.</li><li>A strong understanding of intercompany, group adjustments, close governance and audit requirements.</li><li>Experience improving finance processes, controls or operating models through transformation.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work with senior Finance and Technology stakeholders.</li><li>The ability to translate technical accounting and reporting requirements into practical business and system solutions.</li></ul>SAP S/4HANA, SAP Group Reporting, SAP Activate, Signavio or Celonis experience would be beneficial, but is not essential. The key requirement is strong Group Reporting expertise combined with the ability to operate effectively within a major transformation programme.What's on offer?<ul><li>A senior role within a significant Finance Transformation programme.</li><li>The opportunity to shape the future Group Reporting and Consolidation operating model.</li><li>Exposure to senior Finance leadership, Technology and external stakeholders.</li><li>The opportunity to add major ERP transformation experience to an established Group Reporting career.</li><li>Hybrid working, with candidates able to be based in London or Manchester.</li></ul>This would suit an experienced Group Reporting / Consolidation Senior Manager who is looking to move from BAU reporting into a major transformation environment and have genuine influence over how Finance operates in the future.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMTUxNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T12:47:55Z

Finance Director

Trafford, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
115000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Finance Director | Onsite (5 days a week) | Trafford Park | Paying upto £120,000Robert Half is partnering with a well-established and highly respected construction business to appoint a Finance Director.This is a key board-level appointment within a growing, privately owned organisation that has built an outstanding reputation across the UK through its commitment to operational excellence, long-term client relationships and successful project delivery.The successful candidate will be a commercially minded Finance Director who enjoys being close to the operation, influencing strategic decisions and helping drive business performance. This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the business while leading a capable finance team and partnering closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of the finance function whilst acting as a trusted adviser to the Board. You will provide robust financial leadership, commercial insight and strategic support to ensure the business continues to achieve its growth ambitions.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable in the boardroom, reviewing financial performance, as they are supporting operational teams, improving processes and driving change across the organisation.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring high standards of financial control, governance and reporting.</li><li>Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and senior management team.</li><li>Deliver accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, budgets and board reporting.</li><li>Drive commercial decision-making through insightful financial analysis and business partnering.</li><li>Manage cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.</li><li>Support business growth initiatives, investment decisions and strategic projects.</li><li>Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities and internal controls.</li><li>Oversee statutory accounts, audit processes, tax compliance and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Develop strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, insurers and advisers.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and business performance.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're interested in speaking with commercially focused finance leaders who combine strong technical expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Previous experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance or senior financial leadership level.</li><li>Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, contracting or project-based environments.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proven experience leading finance teams and driving business improvement initiatives.</li><li>Strong forecasting, cash flow management and financial planning capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to thrive within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.</li></ul><h3>Why Apply?</h3>This is an opportunity to join a successful business with a strong market reputation, ambitious growth plans and a leadership team that values finance as a key driver of performance. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategy, supporting operational excellence and helping deliver the next phase of the company's growth journey.For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4wNjU2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-03T15:34:42Z

Group Reporting Manager

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Group Reporting Manager | Manchester | £75k - £85,000 + bonus An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Group Reporting Manager to join a growing international organisation based in Manchester.Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will play a key part in strengthening the finance function, taking ownership of group reporting, statutory compliance and financial controls across a number of UK and international entities.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment where they can make improvements, add value and work closely with senior stakeholders.Key responsibilities include: * Leading the preparation of group consolidated and statutory accounts * Managing audit processes across multiple jurisdictions * Overseeing tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements * Working with international entities, advisors and auditors * Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and systems * Providing technical accounting expertise and developing the wider finance team * Supporting the CFO with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysisThe ideal candidate will be: * ACA / ACCA qualified * Experienced within industry following practice * Strong technically, with experience across group consolidations, statutory reporting and international entities * Comfortable working in a medium-sized, growing business where they can have real ownership and influenceThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to move into a role with significant exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape and improve a finance function.If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4yNDU1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-01T16:02:30Z

Management Accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Temporary
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
We are recruiting for an experienced Management Accountant to join a fast-paced, growing business on a temporary to permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operational stakeholders and providing meaningful financial insight to support business performance.Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will take ownership of the management accounts process, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and controls.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts with supporting commentary.</li><li>Production of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports.</li><li>Month-end close activities including accruals, prepayments and journals.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of variances.</li><li>Support budget and forecasting processes across multiple departments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Monitor key business metrics, profitability and margin performance.</li><li>Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.</li><li>Partner with operational teams to support decision-making and cost control.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.</li><li>Support year-end audit requirements and statutory reporting.</li><li>Assist with ad-hoc reporting, analysis and finance projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Part-qualified, studying, or qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant role.</li><li>Strong month-end and management accounts experience.</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret data.</li><li>Confident communicating with stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.</li></ul><h2>Desirable</h2><ul><li>Experience of working within a high-volume transactional environment.</li><li>Exposure to stock, inventory or product-based businesses.</li><li>Experience using ERP systems and BI reporting tools.</li><li>Previous involvement in process improvement initiatives</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVzc2ljYS5NdXNncmF2ZS4wOTg0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-17T14:21:57Z

Commercial Finance Analyst

Tamworth, Staffordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Finance Analyst - Permanent - Up to £50k + bonus - Tamworth - Hybrid Robert Half are thrilled to be working with a large, established and fast-paced service-led organisation, in the search for a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst, offering hybrid working and up to £50,000.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders - turning complex financial and operational data into clear insight that drives better business decisions.This isn't a reporting role where you simply produce numbers and send them on. You'll have the opportunity to understand what is happening behind the numbers, work directly with operational leaders and influence decisions around profitability, productivity, cost and service performance. You'll gain broad exposure across commercial finance, operational performance, supplier management, budgeting, forecasting and business partnering, while playing a visible role in driving continuous improvement.Key Details: <ul><li>Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst</li><li>Salary: £40k - £50k, DOE, + 10% bonus</li><li>Location: Tamworth</li><li>Working Pattern: Full-time - hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (fully onsite required for first 6 months)</li><li>Benefits: Employee discounts, Virtual GP, 23 days holiday + bank holidays, free parking, improved parental and paternity leave and more!</li></ul>Responsibilities: <ul><li>Producing weekly and monthly financial reporting across revenue, costs, margins and operational KPIs.</li><li>Analysing performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying the operational drivers behind the numbers.</li><li>Partnering with Regional Managers, Operations Managers and Service Teams to improve financial and operational performance.</li><li>Providing insight into route profitability, labour productivity, utilisation and cost-to-serve.</li><li>Developing and maintaining KPI dashboards covering areas such as revenue per engineer, jobs per day, route efficiency and cost per service.</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and month-end, including accruals, prepayments and cost allocations.</li><li>Working closely with Procurement, Operations, HR and Finance to improve supplier performance, purchasing and cost efficiency.</li><li>Analysing temporary labour, overtime, subcontractor and consumable costs to identify opportunities for savings and improved margins.</li><li>Challenging assumptions and using data to uncover opportunities for operational efficiency and commercial improvement.</li><li>Extracting, manipulating and analysing large volumes of data from finance and operational systems.</li><li>Improving reporting through automation, standardisation and collaboration with BI/Data teams.</li><li>Supporting financial controls, governance and audit requirements.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Someone who is analytical, commercially curious and confident working with stakeholders.</li><li>Part or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or ACA).</li><li>Experience in a commercial finance, management reporting or analytical role.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.</li><li>Advanced Excel capability.</li><li>Experience turning large volumes of data into meaningful, actionable insight.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The confidence to challenge constructively and ask the right questions.</li><li>A proactive, self-starting approach with a genuine interest in improving how things are done.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjk3NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-20T16:24:03Z

Senior IT GRC Analyst

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering to resource for a Senior IT GRC Analyst. The Senior IT GRC Analyst will support and develop the organisation's Governance, Risk & Compliance capability. The role is responsible for operating core GRC processes, translating security framework requirements into practical controls, and providing assurance that technology risks are effectively managed. Key Skills & Experience Required<ul><li>IT GRC, Information Security, Technology Risk, or IT Audit experience.</li><li>IT risk management, risk assessments, and reporting.</li><li>Policy, standards, assurance, and compliance management.</li><li>Supplier security reviews and third-party risk assessments.</li><li>Knowledge of:<ul><li>ISO 27001</li><li>NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)</li><li>NIS2</li><li>Cyber Essential</li></ul></li></ul>Desirable Skills & Experience<ul><li>Knowledge/experience with connected products</li><li>IE62443</li><li>Security certifications, i.e. CISM, CISSP, CISA etc.</li></ul>Additional requirements<ul><li>Right to Work in the UK</li><li>DBS Check Required</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RmF6Lk5hbmRvby42NDM1MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-14T09:37:13Z

Finance Manager - Procure to Pay

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
85000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Finance Manager - Procure to Pay.**Must be available to start in December**About the RoleThis is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.You will provide Finance expertise across the Procure to Pay process, helping to shape future processes covering Accounts Payable, invoice processing, payments, accruals and financial controls. The role combines hands-on Finance knowledge with previous ERP implementation experience and strong OpenText VIM expertise.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end Procure to Pay process.</li><li>Shape processes covering AP, purchase orders, goods receipt, invoice processing, approvals, payments and month-end close.</li><li>Lead business requirements and process design for OpenText VIM, including PO/non-PO invoices, approvals, exceptions and automated invoice processing.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls around invoice processing, approvals, matching, GR/IR and payments.</li><li>Work with Procurement, Logistics, Technology and Finance teams to ensure effective end-to-end process integration.</li><li>Support data migration, testing, UAT, cutover and go-live activity.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processing efficiency, automation, controls and data quality.</li><li>Act as a key Finance point of contact throughout the ERP transformation.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience across Procure to Pay / Accounts Payable.</li><li>Previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance controls, audit requirements, invoice processing and month-end.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience.</li><li>Retail or other high-volume environment experience.</li><li>Experience with data migration, UAT, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Knowledge of e-invoicing, tax or supplier compliance.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>£85,000-£90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future Procure to Pay processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Procurement, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNzY3OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T13:41:55Z

Managemant Accountant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
An established and growing Nottingham-based business with a diverse portfolio of projects is looking to appoint a Management Accountant to join its finance team.The role offers broad exposure across management accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting, working closely with senior stakeholders across a multi-entity environment. It would suit an ambitious accountant looking for a varied role with genuine commercial exposure and the opportunity to take ownership.Key responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support the annual budgeting, forecasting and cash flow processes.</li><li>Produce financial reports and analysis for senior management.</li><li>Support year-end accounts, statutory reporting and external audit requirements.</li><li>Work closely with operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight and supporting process improvements.</li></ul>Key requirements:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified/recently qualified.</li><li>Strong management accounting and month-end experience.</li><li>Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel and financial systems skills.</li><li>Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities.</li></ul>If this is something of interest, click 'apply' or send your CV Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC45NDUzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-11T08:00:13Z

Senior Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
Title: Senior Head of FinanceLocation: BirminghamSalary: Competitive + BenefitsThe OpportunityRobert Half are a retained search partner for a market leading, UK-based professional services organisation seeking an experienced Senior Head of Finance to lead a significant finance function supporting a diverse portfolio of clients and business operations.This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for driving financial performance, governance, reporting excellence, service delivery, and continuous improvement across a complex and growing operation. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in shaping strategy, commercial outcomes, and ensuring best-in-class financial processes and controls.The role offers an opportunity to lead an established team while driving transformation, process optimisation, and service excellence in a client-focused environment.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership<ul><li>Lead the overall finance strategy, operating model, and service delivery framework.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational performance.</li><li>Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Support commercial initiatives, business development activity, and client presentations.</li><li>Act as the senior point of escalation for complex financial matters.</li></ul>Control & Governance<ul><li>Ensure robust financial governance, controls, and risk management processes are maintained.</li><li>Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, professional standards, and internal policies.</li><li>Manage internal and external audit relationships.</li><li>Monitor and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior leadership.</li></ul>Reporting & Commercial <ul><li>Drive the production of accurate, timely, and commercially focused management information.</li><li>Develop meaningful financial reporting, KPIs, and performance dashboards.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making through insightful financial analysis.</li><li>Translate complex financial information for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.</li></ul>Leadership <ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a sizeable finance team.</li><li>Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support succession planning, talent development, and professional qualifications.</li><li>Ensure appropriate resource planning and organisational capability to support future growth.</li></ul>Transformation<ul><li>Champion finance transformation initiatives and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve controls, and enhance efficiency.</li><li>Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Lead change programmes that improve service delivery and commercial performance.</li></ul> About YouWe are seeking a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification.</li><li>Significant senior finance leadership experience within a complex environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading large finance teams through growth and change.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, governance, risk management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders both internally and externally.</li><li>A track record of delivering operational improvement, transformation, and process optimisation initiatives.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li></ul> What's on Offer<ul><li>A critical leadership role within a growing and ambitious organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future direction of a large finance function.</li><li>Strong career progression potential.</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMzgxNzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-25T15:22:35Z

Head of Finance

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
80000 - 800000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Head of Finance</h1>Location: West Midlands | Hybrid WorkingRobert Half are recruiting a Head of Finance on behalf of a successful UK organisation operating within a complex, project-led environment. This is a high-impact leadership position, offering full ownership of the finance function and a seat at the table with the senior leadership team.This is far more than a traditional financial control role. You'll be expected to challenge decisions, drive profitability, improve performance, and provide the commercial insight needed to support continued growth.<h3>The Role</h3>As Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the overall financial leadership of the business, ensuring robust financial management whilst acting as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams.You'll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, providing insight that drives business performance, improves margins, strengthens controls, and supports long-term growth ambitions.Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Leading and developing a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Owning all financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting and planning activities.</li><li>Delivering meaningful commercial insight to support business performance.</li><li>Driving financial discipline and accountability across the organisation.</li><li>Managing cash flow, working capital and liquidity performance.</li><li>Partnering with operational leaders to improve project and contract profitability.</li><li>Ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Leading audit processes and maintaining key external relationships.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve systems and enhance reporting capability.</li><li>Supporting strategic initiatives, investment decisions and future growth plans.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're seeking an ambitious and influential finance professional who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment and isn't afraid to challenge the status quo.You will ideally possess:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>A proven track record in a senior finance leadership role.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience within engineering, contracting, manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, utilities or other project-based sectors.</li><li>Excellent financial planning, analysis and cash management capabilities.</li><li>A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.</li><li>Experience leading teams through change, growth or transformation.</li><li>The confidence to operate as a key member of the senior leadership team.</li></ul> <h2> </h2> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFjay5jb253YXkuMjQ2ODUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-15T16:27:03Z

Accounts Assistant

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
remote
Permanent
- GBP / Yearly
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business in Nottinghamshire. You will be responsible for supporting a number of entities, delivering a broad range of accounting, reporting and administrative activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced finance team. Key responsibilities: Purchase and sales ledger management Supporting day-to-day finance operations Assisting with month-end reporting and management accounts Maintaining accurate financial records Managing supplier and customer transactions Supporting VAT returns and audit requirements Assisting with ad hoc finance projects and administrative dutie About you: Previous experience within a finance or accounting role Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Good Excel and systems experience Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills AAT qualified, studying, or keen to progress within finance This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation offering long-term career development, broad exposure and a supportive team environment. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC4wMjMzNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-07T13:47:07Z

Client accountant

Birmingham, West Midlands
remote
Permanent
30000 - 36000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Birmingham City Centre, Up to £36k Plus benefits and Hybrid working </h1><h1>Client Accountant</h1>We are recruiting for a Client Accountant to join an established property and asset services organisation. You'll manage accounting across a dedicated property portfolio, working closely with clients and internal teams to deliver accurate and timely financial services.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Client Accounting</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage client and property trial balances.</li><li>Prepare client and management reports.</li><li>Handle service charge and rent accounting.</li><li>Reconcile cash, invoices, and client accounts.</li><li>Resolve accounting and client queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and systems.</li><li>Manage service charge year-end reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare completion statements and funding requests.</li><li>Ensure client income is paid accurately and on time.</li><li>Support client audits and financial reviews.</li><li>Lead client calls and manage external stakeholders.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding of properties and clients.</li><li>Assist with coaching junior accounting team members.</li></ul><h3>Operations & Risk</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Follow internal procedures, RICS guidelines, and client money regulations.</li><li>Review outputs from internal and offshore teams.</li><li>Identify and escalate financial risks and issues.</li><li>Maintain accurate compliance and reporting records.</li></ul><h3>Systems</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Use property management and accounting systems.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date system records.</li><li>Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills required.</li></ul><h2>Knowledge & Experience</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>2-3 years' property or client accounting experience.</li><li>Understanding of service charges, rent, and client money.</li><li>Experience with property management systems.</li><li>PM&A Tramps experience desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of RICS/client money regulations desirable.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Attributes</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Organised and deadline-focused.</li><li>Proactive and able to take ownership.</li><li>Strong team player with a willingness to develop.</li></ul><h2>The Opportunity</h2>An excellent opportunity for a Client Accountant or Property Accountant to join an established organisation, manage a varied portfolio, and develop their client and technical accounting experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmJlYXR0aWUuMTEwNzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-24T13:59:07Z

Financial Controller

Worcestershire, Worcestershire
remote
Temporary
350 - 450 GBP / Daily
Interim Financial Controller Location: Worcester (Hybrid) Rate: £300-£400 per day Contract: Interim (3-6 Months)<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are supporting a Worcester-based business in the search for a hands-on Interim Financial Controller to provide immediate support to the finance function during a key period of growth and change.This is a broad role requiring a proactive finance professional who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. You will take ownership of financial reporting, controls, month-end processes, and team management while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the month-end and year-end close process.</li><li>Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.</li><li>Own balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls.</li><li>Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury, and working capital.</li><li>Review and improve existing finance processes and reporting.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.</li><li>Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and transactional finance teams.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors, banks, and professional advisers.</li><li>Provide commercial insight and support to senior management.</li><li>Assist with ongoing systems, process improvement, or change initiatives.</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller experience within an SME or mid-sized business.</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Excellent balance sheet management and reconciliation skills.</li><li>Proven ability to improve processes and strengthen controls.</li><li>Hands-on approach with the ability to roll up sleeves when required.</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP systems experience.</li><li>Available to start at short notice.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>Competitive day rate of £300-£400 per day.</li><li>Immediate impact role with broad responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to senior leadership and key business decisions.</li><li>Flexible and collaborative working environment.</li></ul>For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply today Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNDgyNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-24T15:11:51Z

Management Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
350.00 - 400 GBP / Daily
We are recruiting for a Management Accountant to join a growing international business on a 12 month fixed-term contract.This is a hands-on accounting role with a strong focus on process improvement, standardisation and automation. The business is investing in new operating models, AI and technology, and is looking for someone who can help make finance processes more efficient and scalable.You'll be responsible for a portfolio of UK and international entities, supporting month-end and group accounting while identifying and implementing improvements.Salary: £50k-£65k. <h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Management and subsidiary accounting across multiple entities.</li><li>Month-end journals, P&L analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Working with AP/AR teams and local accountants.</li><li>Supporting VAT, statutory and tax requests.</li><li>Assisting with financial statements and FX hedging.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to standardise and automate finance processes.</li><li>Supporting the use of AI, Power BI and other technology to improve reporting and workflows.</li><li>Providing support to the Finance Manager and wider finance leadership team.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3>We're looking for a qualified or newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with solid management accounting and multi-entity experience.You'll ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong month-end accounting experience.</li><li>Experience with P&L, balance sheets, reconciliations and journals.</li><li>A proactive, improvement-focused mindset.</li><li>The confidence to challenge inefficient processes and suggest better ways of working.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high standard of delivery.</li><li>An interest in AI, automation and technology.</li><li>Power BI or strong excel experience would be advantageous.</li></ul>This role would suit an experienced Management Accountant or someone around 2 years post-qualified who wants to combine core accounting with finance transformation and process improvement.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuODI0NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-26T16:17:54Z

Financial Accountant

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
375 - 420 GBP / Daily
Robert Half is partnering with a large, multinational organisation based in Manchester in sought of an Interim Financial Accountant. This is a key role within a centralised Global Financial Services function, supporting revenue accounting, month end close, controls and process improvement across a complex international business.<h3>The Role</h3>You'll play a critical role in supporting centralised revenue recognition activities, working closely with local finance teams and stakeholders across the wider organisation.Key responsibilities will include:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Supporting month-end close, including journals, revenue schedules and reconciliations.</li><li>Working across revenue accounting processes.</li><li>Supporting the transition of finance processes into a centralised function through documentation and knowledge sharing.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation, simplification and efficiency.</li><li>Working with finance teams and wider stakeholders to resolve accounting queries and issues.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with finance policies, statutory requirements, SLAs and SOX controls.</li><li>Producing and distributing accurate financial reports within agreed deadlines.</li><li>What We're Looking For</li></ul>We're particularly interested in candidates who have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified. </li><li>Ideally trained or worked within top 10 accountancy firms or alternatively a strong Top 20 practice.</li><li>Experience within a large multinational / complex corporate environment</li><li>Strong Revenue Accounting or RTR experience with sufficient depth to confidently explain accounting treatments, triggers and controls. </li><li>Experience of shared services, global business services or centralised finance functions is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience of working with SOX controls and compliance.</li><li>A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements. </li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>The ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, changing environment. </li></ul><h3>Ideal Background</h3>This role would suit a qualified accountant who has worked within a sizeable international organisation and can demonstrate hands on experience across revenue accounting, month-end close and financial controls.📍 Manchester - Hybrid 📅 Interim Contract. 3 - 6 months. 💼 Qualified Accountant - ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPARobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNzQyODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-10T09:24:45Z

Head of Accounting

Leicester, Leicestershire
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Head of AccountingA well-established, growing organisation is looking for a Head of Accounting to take full ownership of month-end reporting and lead a team of Management and Assistant Accountants. This isn't a maintenance role - you'll have a clear mandate to simplify, standardise and automate how the function operates, working closely with FP&A, Finance Business Partners and operational stakeholders to drive that change.It's a strong step up for a qualified accountant who's ready to combine hands-on reporting ownership with genuine people leadership and process influence - with real autonomy to shape how the team works, not just execute what's already in place.Day to day, you'll:<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Own the month-end close, keeping reporting accurate and on time</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Manage core balance sheet and P&L areas - journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations - with clear commentary on key movements and risks</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Lead, coach and develop a team of Management and Assistant Accountants</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strengthen financial controls, ensuring policies are consistently applied</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Identify and deliver process improvements - simplification and automation are core to this role</li></ul>You'll need:<ul dir="ltr" class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven experience managing month-end close to deadline</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience leading or mentoring a finance team</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A track record of improving processes, controls or ways of working</li><li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong stakeholder management, advanced Excel, and solid ERP experience </li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC43MjEyNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-13T19:51:02Z

Accounts Payable Assistant (Supplier Queries)

Southport, Merseyside
remote
Permanent
26000 - 27000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a distribution business in the North West of England to recruit for an Accounts Payable Assistant (Supplier Queries).About the RoleOur client, a well-established distribution business, is looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team, with a focus on resolving supplier queries. This is a high-volume, fast-paced environment where you'll act as the key point of contact for investigating and resolving invoice issues, working closely with both suppliers and internal departments to keep accounts moving smoothly.Responsibilities<ul><li>Investigate and resolve invoice queries, including price and quantity discrepancies</li><li>Reconcile supplier accounts and process credit notes</li><li>Liaise directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly</li><li>Manage a high volume of queries while maintaining accuracy and meeting targets</li><li>Build strong working relationships across multiple departments</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Previous experience in a fast-paced Accounts Payable or query resolution role</li><li>Comfortable working with large volumes of transactions (any industry background considered)</li><li>Confident using Microsoft-based finance/ERP systems</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and account reconciliation</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently</li><li>Strong communication skills and high attention to detail</li><li>A collaborative, team-focused approach</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Salary: £26,000 - £27,000</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more</li><li>Pension scheme with matched employer contributions</li><li>Life assurance cover</li><li>Health cash plan covering everyday medical costs, plus digital GP access</li><li>Confidential wellbeing and counselling support</li><li>High street discount scheme (retail, travel, tech, dining)</li><li>Early access to earned pay ahead of payday</li><li>Optional dental and critical illness cover</li></ul>Working PatternFull-time in the office during the initial probationary period, moving to hybrid working (up to 2 days per week from home on fixed, agreed days) once probation is successfully completed.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguMzczOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-26T10:31:01Z

Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Permanent
85000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half has partnered with a large, complex retail business to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager - Order to Cash.About the RoleThis is an opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to play a key role in a major ERP transformation.You will provide Finance expertise across the end-to-end Order to Cash process, helping to shape future processes across B2C and B2B channels. The role combines strong hands-on Finance knowledge with previous experience supporting or delivering an ERP implementation.Key Responsibilities<ul data-spread="false"><li>Provide Finance SME input across the end-to-end O2C process, from order through to billing, cash and reconciliation.</li><li>Shape processes covering revenue, billing, refunds, returns, credit notes, AR and collections.</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, reconciliation and revenue accuracy.</li><li>Work with Finance, Technology and wider business teams to translate Finance requirements into practical system and process solutions.</li><li>Support integration between the ERP and wider systems including e-commerce, POS, payments and order management.</li><li>Lead Finance input into testing, UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes, controls, automation and data quality.</li></ul>About You<ul data-spread="false"><li>Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or strong relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Strong O2C / AR / revenue / billing experience.</li><li>Experience within a complex B2C and/or B2B environment, ideally retail.</li><li>Strong hands-on Finance experience combined with previous involvement in an ERP implementation or Finance systems transformation.</li><li>Experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation and end-to-end Finance processes.</li><li>Confident working with Finance, Technology and senior business stakeholders.</li></ul>Desirable<ul data-spread="false"><li>SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC experience.</li><li>Experience with SAP SD / Finance integration.</li><li>Retail, omnichannel, wholesale or franchise experience.</li><li>Experience with UAT, data migration, cutover and go-live.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary of £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits.</li><li>Manchester-based role with hybrid working, 3 days per week in the office.</li><li>Key Finance role within a major ERP transformation programme.</li><li>Opportunity to shape future O2C processes and ways of working.</li><li>Exposure to Finance, Technology and wider business stakeholders.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguODUxMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-24T13:25:46Z

Accounts Payable Controller

Manchester, Greater Manchester
remote
Temporary
150 - 200 GBP / Daily
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join a busy and fast-paced finance team on a 6-month contract.This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned AP professional who is comfortable working with high volumes of invoices, multiple locations and competing priorities. You will play an important role in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, supporting the wider finance function in a multi-site organisation.<h3>Key responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently</li><li>Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Managing invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding items</li><li>Supporting payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time</li><li>Maintaining accurate AP records and supporting month-end activities</li><li>Managing a busy workload across multiple sites and prioritising effectively</li><li>Working closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business</li></ul><h3>About you</h3>We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable professional who can hit the ground running in a busy environment.You will ideally have:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience in an Accounts Payable role</li><li>Experience processing large volumes of invoices</li><li>Experience working within a fast-paced, multi-site organisation</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines</li><li>Confidence dealing with supplier and internal queries</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Good Excel skills and experience using finance/accounting systems</li><li>The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider finance team</li></ul><h3>What's on offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>6-month contract</li><li>Hybrid working pattern, with 4 days office-based and 1 day on-site</li><li>Opportunity to join a busy and established finance function</li><li>A varied role within a multi-site organisation</li><li>Immediate opportunity to make an impact within the AP team</li></ul>If you're an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk who enjoys working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuMDMwMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-21T11:33:40Z

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