<p><strong>Accounting Manager - Operations</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes / Office Based <br /> <strong>Industry:</strong> Aerospace / Distribution<br /> <strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-Time<br /> <strong>Travel:</strong> International travel Required (States & Europe)</p><p><strong>Robert Half is proud to partner with a global leader in the aerospace distribution sector to recruit for a high-impact position: Accounting Manager.</strong></p><p>This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and detail-oriented accounting professional to join a growing international team. Reporting into the Accounting Department, the Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role supporting the financial operations of our client's non-US entities, including locations in the UK, Poland, Singapore, Spain, and India. This role has 1 direct report and will report into the function in the US.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and coordinate month-end close activities across all non-US locations<br /> (e.g., journal entries, GL trend reviews, fixed assets, account reconciliations)</li><li>Review and approve AP invoices; serve as backup for wire transfer preparations</li><li>Lead internal and external audit and tax activities for international locations<br /> (e.g., liaise with auditors and tax advisors)</li><li>Ensure compliance with company inventory processes, including cycle and physical counts</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts across regions</li><li>Ensure compliance with Marmon SPI guidelines and regional tax regulations (e.g., VAT filings)</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in internal controls, accounting processes, and procedures</li><li>Supervise and mentor a UK-based Accounting Analyst and contribute to global talent development</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to support strategic financial decision-making</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline and automate global accounting processes</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate Will Have:</strong></p><ul><li>A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required) OR professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Experience in aerospace, distribution or manufacturing, or a similar global industry (preferred)</li><li>Strong knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS/SOX and internal controls</li><li>Proven leadership ability, with experience managing international accounting teams</li><li>Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>A proactive mindset focused on process improvement and compliance</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to meet performance expectations in line with ADA, FMLA, and other standards</li><li>Regular, punctual attendance is required</li><li>Must be willing and able to travel internationally, including on short notice</li><li>Physical demands: Light work - exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally</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/a2F0eS5iYXJ0bGV0dC4yOTA1NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Job Specification: Interim Financial Controller</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Oldbury, West Midlands<br /><strong>Contract Length:</strong> 12-month interim</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />A well-established organization in Oldbury is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller for a 12-month contract. The role is critical in overseeing financial processes, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making during a transitional period.</p><h3 id="key-responsibilities"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li>Manage financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and regulations.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to improve financial performance.</li><li>Supervise and mentor the finance team, driving development and collaboration.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and support external audits.</li><li>Provide interim leadership during organizational changes.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualification:</strong> ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong> 5+ years in a senior finance role (e.g., Financial Controller).</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong> Expertise in legacy financial systems advanced Excel, and strong analytical and leadership capabilities.</li><li><strong>Attributes:</strong> Problem-solving mindset, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNjk5NzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Ltd are delighted to be partnering with an Oxford City Centre-based organisation looking for an Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience to join a supportive environment, driving process improvements, leading a small team, and ensuring the efficient delivery of accounts receivable and credit control operations.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Develop, maintain, and improve robust systems for invoicing, reconciliations, credit control, and banking, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance</li><li>Implement processes to minimise risk, maximise collections, and oversee debt reporting, escalation, and recovery</li><li>Ensure all income and transactions are fully reconciled to supporting records and accurately reported</li><li>Review and streamline processes, drive integration with IT systems, and identify technology-based solutions for efficiency</li><li>Maintain clear documentation, ensure adherence to regulations and respond to audit queries</li><li>Manage, develop, and support the AR and credit control team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and customer service</li><li>Maintain effective communication with internal departments and stakeholders, ensuring issues are addressed proactively</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing a small team</li><li>Experience of managing the invoicing and credit control processes in a high-volume environment</li><li>Flexibility to adapt and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Good IT Skills including Excel</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjMzNzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Credit Controller on behalf of a specialist FMCG/Sales business with offices in Northampton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Credit Controller you will work to maintain health cash flow and effective credit control through on-time and clear invoicing and excellent relationship management. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Raise timely and accurate sales invoices and credit notes</li><li>Manage the ar ledger, and customer accounts</li><li>Manage customer relationships to resolve invoice queries</li><li>Collaborate with internal sales teams to ensure invoice accuracy and support.</li><li>Credit checks and new customer validation</li><li>Weekly reports and updates on aged debt</li><li>Improving processes and procedures</li><li>Support audit and compliance requirements.</li><li>Support the finance team with other activities as requested.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will have previous Credit Control experience within a B2B setting and will be highly numerate with the ability to develop relationships both internally and externally to better assist your performance. Previous experience in a sale/product/FMCG business would be an advantage.</p><p>Company</p><p><br /> The Business is growing massively across its markets and the Credit Controller is newly created with the purpose of improving and developing finance procedures to better drive the ongoing growth of the organisation.</p><p>Salary </p><p>Role of Credit Controller is based in Northampton and is 5 days a week in the office with the possibility of 1 day from home once passed probation. It is paying a salary of up to £35K and the business is exciting and forward thinking with an excellent product base and culture.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTg5MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="218" data-end="338"><strong data-start="218" data-end="269">Robert Half Exclusive: Senior Credit Controller</strong><br data-start="269" data-end="272" /> <strong data-end="285" data-start="272">Location:</strong> Milton Keynes<br / data-end="302" data-start="299"> <strong data-end="315" data-start="302">Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full Time</p><p data-end="665" data-start="340">Robert Half are exclusively recruiting for a <strong data-start="385" data-end="413">Senior Credit Controller</strong> to join a well-established and growing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced credit professional to take ownership of a ledger, support the Credit Control Supervisor, and contribute to process improvements across the function.</p><p data-end="852" data-start="667"><strong data-end="680" data-start="667">The Role:</strong><br data-start="680" / data-end="683"> As Senior Credit Controller, you will be responsible for your own set of sales ledger accounts while also supporting the wider credit control team. Key duties include:</p><ul data-end="1457" data-start="853"><li data-end="945" data-start="853"><p data-start="855" data-end="945">Managing the timely collection of outstanding debts via phone and written communication.</p></li><li data-start="946" data-end="1027"><p data-end="1027" data-start="948">Handling customer queries and liaising with internal teams to resolve issues.</p></li><li data-end="1111" data-start="1028"><p data-end="1111" data-start="1030">Negotiating settlement of overdue monies and making decisions on order release.</p></li><li data-end="1196" data-start="1112"><p data-start="1114" data-end="1196">Assessing credit risk, setting suitable credit limits, and opening new accounts.</p></li><li data-start="1197" data-end="1282"><p data-end="1282" data-start="1199">Preparing reports, supporting month-end, and assisting with audits when required.</p></li><li data-start="1283" data-end="1372"><p data-start="1285" data-end="1372">Supporting process improvements and documentation within the credit control function.</p></li><li data-end="1457" data-start="1373"><p data-start="1375" data-end="1457">Acting as the first point of escalation from Credit Controllers and Sales teams.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1479" data-start="1459"><strong data-end="1477" data-start="1459">The Candidate:</strong></p><ul data-end="1928" data-start="1480"><li data-start="1480" data-end="1549"><p data-start="1482" data-end="1549">At least 5 years' credit control experience in a B2B environment.</p></li><li data-start="1550" data-end="1598"><p data-start="1552" data-end="1598">Strong communication and negotiation skills.</p></li><li data-end="1663" data-start="1599"><p data-end="1663" data-start="1601">Confident with credit reports (Experian, Credit Safe, etc.).</p></li><li data-start="1664" data-end="1718"><p data-end="1718" data-start="1666">Excellent organisation and time-management skills.</p></li><li data-end="1811" data-start="1719"><p data-end="1811" data-start="1721">Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.</p></li><li data-start="1812" data-end="1866"><p data-start="1814" data-end="1866">CICM qualification (or working towards) desirable.</p></li><li data-start="1867" data-end="1928"><p data-end="1928" data-start="1869">Leadership or mentoring experience would be advantageous.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1952" data-start="1930"><strong data-start="1930" data-end="1950">What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul data-start="1953" data-end="2299"><li data-start="1953" data-end="2014"><p data-end="2014" data-start="1955">Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 from home once trained).</p></li><li data-end="2084" data-start="2015"><p data-start="2017" data-end="2084">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.</p></li><li data-start="2085" data-end="2131"><p data-end="2131" data-start="2087">Pension, life assurance, and share scheme.</p></li><li data-end="2213" data-start="2132"><p data-start="2134" data-end="2213">Health and wellbeing support, employee assistance, and volunteering time off.</p></li><li data-end="2299" data-start="2214"><p data-end="2299" data-start="2216">Flexible benefits including discounts, gym memberships, and cycle-to-work scheme.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2418" data-start="2301">This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and progressive business with excellent development prospects.</p><p data-end="2486" data-start="2420"><strong data-end="2484" data-start="2420">Apply today through Robert Half for immediate consideration</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTQ2NzQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
