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Assistant Management Accountant

Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
remote
Temporary
38000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Management AccountantManufacturing | Port Talbot, South Wales Location: Port Talbot, South Wales Reporting to: Financial ControllerAn exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business:Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to develop your career in management accounting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment?We are seeking a motivated, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Management Accountant to join our finance team at our manufacturing operation in Port Talbot.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger commercial picture. You will play an important role in providing accurate financial information, analysing manufacturing costs and helping the business improve operational efficiency and profitability.Working closely with the Finance team and colleagues across Production, Procurement, Engineering and Operations, you will gain valuable exposure to the financial and operational drivers of a manufacturing business. You will be encouraged to challenge variances, identify opportunities for improvement and turn financial data into meaningful business insight.We are looking for someone who is proactive, curious and keen to make a difference, with the ambition to develop their management accounting skills and contribute to the continued success of the business. The Role: Reporting to the Finance Manager or Management Accountant, you will support the preparation of monthly management accounts, manufacturing cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.You will work closely with operational teams to understand production performance, investigate cost variances and ensure that stock, work in progress and manufacturing costs are accurately recorded and reported.This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to develop both your technical accounting expertise and your commercial understanding of manufacturing operations.Key responsibilities:Management accounts and financial reporting<ol><ul><li>Assist with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Analyse actual performance against budgets, forecasts and prior periods.</li><li>Produce financial reports and clear commentary explaining key movements and variances.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved.</li></ul></ol>Manufacturing cost accounting:<ol><ul><li>Monitor and analyse raw material, direct labour and manufacturing overhead costs.</li><li>Assist with product costing, standard costing and cost of sales calculations.</li><li>Investigate material price and usage variances, labour efficiency and production overhead variances.</li><li>Analyse scrap, waste, rework and production losses to identify opportunities for cost reduction.</li><li>Monitor production costs and, where relevant, cost per unit or tonne produced.</li><li>Work with operational managers to understand cost movements and improve manufacturing performance.</li></ul></ol>Stock and inventory control:<ol><ul><li>Assist with stock valuation, work-in-progress reporting and inventory reconciliations.</li><li>Support periodic and year-end stock counts, investigating discrepancies and unusual movements.</li><li>Monitor slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.</li><li>Reconcile goods received not invoiced and investigate outstanding items.</li><li>Work with Warehouse, Procurement and Production teams to improve inventory accuracy and control.</li></ul></ol>Budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis:<ol><ul><li>Support the annual budgeting process and regular financial forecasts.</li><li>Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.</li><li>Assist with forecasting material costs, labour, energy, maintenance and other operating expenses.</li><li>Investigate significant variances and provide insight into the financial performance of the business.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve cost control, efficiency and profitability.</li></ul></ol>Business partnering and continuous improvement:<ol><ul><li>Build effective working relationships with Production, Engineering, Procurement, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</li><li>Provide financial information that helps non-finance colleagues understand business performance.</li><li>Support investment appraisals and capital expenditure monitoring where required.</li><li>Contribute to improvements in financial reporting, accounting processes and internal controls.</li><li>Undertake ad hoc analysis and reporting to support the Finance team and wider business.</li></ul></ol>About you:We are looking for someone who combines sound accounting knowledge with strong analytical skills, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how a manufacturing business operates.You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to deadlines. You will also have the confidence to investigate discrepancies, ask questions and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.Essential skills and experience:<ol><ul><li>Experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally with exposure to management accounts, month-end processes or financial analysis.</li><li>AAT qualified or part-qualified, or actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.</li><li>Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across different departments.</li></ul></ol>Desirable experience:<ol><ul><li>Experience within manufacturing, engineering or another operationally focused business.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, stock valuation or work in progress.</li><li>Experience using ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.</li><li>An understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost centre reporting and variance analysis.</li></ul></ol> Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation to develop into a strong management accounting professional. What we offer:<ol><ul><li>The opportunity to develop your career within a manufacturing finance environment.</li><li>Exposure to manufacturing operations, product costing and commercial decision-making.</li><li>The chance to work closely with experienced finance and operational professionals.</li><li>Opportunities to broaden your management accounting and business partnering skills.</li><li>A role where your analysis and recommendations can make a tangible difference to business performance.</li><li>A supportive environment in which to build your technical knowledge and professional qualifications.</li></ul></ol> Salary, pension, annual leave, study support and other benefits will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process. Why join us?This is more than a traditional finance role. You will have the opportunity to understand the relationship between financial performance and manufacturing operations, develop commercially valuable skills and contribute directly to better business decisions.If you are looking for a role where you can build your expertise, take ownership of your work and progress your career in management accounting, we would welcome your application. How to apply:If you have the accounting knowledge, analytical mindset and enthusiasm to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and interest in the position. Apply now to take the next step in your finance career. 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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS40MTM4Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-14T15:43:48Z

Assistant Accountant

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
remote
Permanent
29000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Salary: £30,000 + BenefitsAre you looking to develop your career within treasury, finance, and financial operations? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Treasury Analyst to join a growing finance team, supporting treasury operations, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement activities.Reporting to the Treasury Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, controls are maintained, and reporting deadlines are consistently met.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Financial Accounting & Treasury Operations</h3><ul><li>Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, fees, commissions, and treasury-related transactions.</li><li>Analyse processing fees, operating expenses, and supplier costs.</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records within finance systems.</li><li>Process and monitor treasury settlements and related accounting entries.</li></ul><h3>Reconciliations & Controls</h3><ul><li>Prepare bank, balance sheet, and operational reconciliations.</li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.</li><li>Perform financial controls in line with company policies and compliance requirements.</li><li>Review payment instructions and supporting documentation prior to release.</li><li>Ensure financial records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.</li></ul><h3>Claims & Investigations</h3><ul><li>Investigate ATM withdrawal and deposit claims in line with company procedures.</li><li>Process claim-related adjustments and payments.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.</li><li>Escalate complex cases where required.</li></ul><h3>Reporting & Analysis</h3><ul><li>Produce management information and treasury reports.</li><li>Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and variances.</li><li>Support audit requests and business reporting requirements.</li><li>Utilise reporting tools and dashboards to provide meaningful insights.</li></ul><h3>Continuous Improvement</h3><ul><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.</li><li>Support automation and system enhancement initiatives.</li><li>Maintain process documentation and assist with finance projects.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>Essential<ul><li>Part-qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or relevant finance experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of journals, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls.</li><li>Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>High attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Salary of £30,000</li><li>Opportunity to develop treasury and financial accounting expertise</li><li>Exposure to financial analysis, controls, reporting, and process improvement projects</li><li>Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities</li><li>Excellent platform for progression within finance and treasury</li></ul>If you're looking for a role that combines finance, analysis, controls, and treasury operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion. </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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMjIwMDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-19T07:33:28Z

Finance Transformation Lead

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
500 - 1000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Finance Transformation Lead </h1><h1>BST11 ERP - Finance Transformation</h1><h2>About the Role</h2>We are looking for an experienced BST11 Project Manager to play a key role in a major BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme.The role will provide strong project management, PMO governance and delivery leadership, with a particular focus on the Finance ERP workstream.Working across Finance, Technology, Operations, Project Management and external implementation partners, you will ensure the programme is effectively planned, governed and delivered against agreed scope, timelines, budget and quality standards.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>ERP Project Management</h3><ul><li>Lead and coordinate BST11 ERP projects and workstreams through the full project lifecycle.</li><li>Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, dependencies and critical paths.</li><li>Manage scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks and issues.</li><li>Coordinate ERP configuration, integrations, data migration, testing, training, cutover and go-live.</li><li>Work closely with implementation partners and internal technology teams.</li><li>Drive actions, decisions and dependencies through to resolution.</li><li>Support post-go-live stabilisation and transition to BAU.</li></ul><h3>Finance ERP Transformation</h3>Work closely with Finance stakeholders and SMEs across:<ul><li>General Ledger</li><li>Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable</li><li>Project Accounting</li><li>Billing and Invoicing</li><li>Revenue and Cost Management</li><li>Cash Management</li><li>Financial Reporting</li><li>Management Accounting</li><li>Project Profitability</li><li>Forecasting</li><li>Time and Expense</li><li>Financial Controls and Reconciliations</li></ul>Ensure Finance requirements are clearly defined, prioritised and translated into effective BST11 ERP solutions.<h3>PMO & Governance</h3><ul><li>Establish and maintain robust PMO governance.</li><li>Own RAID, dependency, decision and action logs.</li><li>Produce weekly and monthly programme reporting.</li><li>Prepare Steering Committee and Programme Board materials.</li><li>Track budget, forecast, resources and delivery performance.</li><li>Manage change control and scope governance.</li><li>Provide clear visibility of programme progress, risks, issues and delivery confidence.</li><li>Ensure project documentation and governance standards are consistently maintained.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as an ERP Project Manager, ERP PMO Lead or Senior PMO professional.</li><li>Strong experience delivering Finance ERP implementations or transformation programmes.</li><li>Experience working in a project-driven organisation, ideally within AEC, engineering, environmental consulting, professional services or consulting.</li><li>Strong understanding of Finance processes and project accounting.</li><li>Experience managing complex projects with multiple business and technology workstreams.</li><li>Strong project governance, planning and reporting capability.</li><li>Experience managing risks, issues, dependencies, scope and change.</li><li>Experience with data migration, testing, integrations and ERP go-live.</li><li>Experience working with implementation partners and third-party suppliers.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Direct BST11 ERP experience</li><li>BST11 Finance implementation</li><li>BST11 Project and Billing functionality</li><li>BST11 integrations and data migration</li><li>ERP implementation within an AEC environment</li><li>Finance transformation</li><li>Project accounting</li><li>Power BI / management reporting</li><li>ERP systems integration</li><li>PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM or equivalent</li></ul><h2>The Person</h2>We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Delivery focused - drives activity and achieves outcomes.</li><li>Highly organised - manages complex plans and competing priorities.</li><li>Commercially aware - understands budgets, forecasts and resource requirements.</li><li>Finance savvy - understands Finance processes within a project-based business.</li><li>Technically credible - able to work effectively with ERP, data and integration teams.</li><li>A strong communicator - communicates clearly with technical and business audiences.</li><li>Confident with senior stakeholders - able to influence, challenge and escalate.</li><li>Solutions focused - proactively resolves issues and removes delivery obstacles.</li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2>This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a significant BST11 ERP and Finance transformation programme.You will work at the intersection of Finance, Technology and Project Operations, helping to deliver improved processes, better financial visibility and a more integrated approach to managing projects and business performance.<h3>Apply</h3>If you are an experienced ERP PMO / Project Manager with Finance ERP expertise and are looking for a high-profile transformation opportunity, we would like to hear from you.Apply now to join the BST11 ERP transformation programme.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/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uMTc0MjIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-08T15:50:09Z

Management Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
38000 - 44000 GBP / Yearly
Location: The Vale Of Glamorgan (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 Contract: 12-18 Month Fixed-Term Contract Hours: Full-Time, 36.5 hours per week Start Date: ASAP (Ideally by mid-November to allow for a handover period)<h2>The Opportunity</h2>Are you a commercially minded Management Accountant looking for a varied role that combines FP&A, business partnering and hands-on finance responsibilities?This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role within a collaborative finance team. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial analysis while also supporting wider finance operations when required.This position would suit someone who enjoys combining commercial finance with practical, day-to-day accounting responsibilities and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up when needed.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Ownership of budgeting and forecasting processes</li><li>Variance analysis and meaningful financial commentary</li><li>Financial modelling and business analysis</li><li>Revenue reporting and performance analysis</li><li>Supporting senior leaders with financial insight and decision-making</li><li>Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Assisting with month-end processes</li><li>Providing support acrosstransactional finance activities when required, including: <ul><li>Purchase Ledger</li><li>Credit Control</li><li>Bank Reconciliations</li><li>General finance operations</li></ul></li></ul><h2>About You</h2>We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:<ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified</li><li>Strong management accounting experience</li><li>Experience producing budgets, forecasts and management accounts</li><li>Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A hands-on and flexible approach within a small team environment</li><li>Experience within a SaaS, subscription-based or recurring revenue business</li></ul><h2>Highly Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Understanding ofSaaS metrics including: <ul><li>ARR</li><li>Churn</li><li>Customer Retention</li><li>Revenue Analysis</li></ul></li><li>Previous business partnering experience</li><li>Power BI</li><li>Sage Intacct</li><li>Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude within finance processes</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2>Successful applicants are likely to have:<ul><li>SaaS or subscription-based business experience</li><li>Ownership of budgets, forecasts or financial models</li><li>Strong management accounting expertise</li><li>A proactive and collaborative attitude</li><li>The ability to start within the next few weeks and commit to a 12-18 month contract</li></ul><h2>Please Note</h2>This role is unlikely to be suitable for:<ul><li>Purely transactional finance candidates</li><li>Individuals seeking a dedicated FP&A-only analytical role</li><li>Candidates requiring line management responsibility, as there are no direct reports within this position</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/R2F2aW4uV2lsbGlhbXMuMDYwMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-19T09:17:12Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Assistant Management AccountantCardiff | Distribution | Career Development | Commercial Finance Build your career. Influence decisions. Make an impact.Are you a driven finance professional ready to take the next step in your career?We're looking for an ambitious Assistant Management Accountant to join a growing distribution business in Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional finance role, a chance to develop their technical expertise, gain genuine commercial exposure and play a key part in supporting business performance.Working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders, you'll help turn financial data into meaningful insight, support effective decision-making and contribute to the continued success of the business.If you're part-qualified, actively studying towards a recognised accounting qualification, or looking to build on your existing finance experience, this role offers the opportunity to broaden your skills, take ownership and progress your career in a dynamic, commercially focused environment. The opportunity:You'll be at the heart of the finance function, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls and a clear understanding of business performance across the distribution operation. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Management accounts: Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timely delivery.</li><li>Month-end reporting: Assisting with month-end processes, journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting: Contributing to budgets, forecasts and financial planning to help the business understand future performance.</li><li>Variance analysis: Investigating actual performance against budget and forecast, identifying trends and highlighting opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Commercial insight: Working with operational colleagues to understand cost drivers, margins, profitability and key business performance indicators.</li><li>Stock and inventory: Supporting stock reconciliations, inventory reporting and the financial control of a distribution environment.</li><li>Financial controls: Helping maintain robust processes, improve reporting accuracy and ensure compliance with internal procedures.</li><li>Continuous improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve financial information and make better use of systems and data.</li><li>Business partnering: Building effective relationships across finance and operations, communicating financial information clearly and constructively.</li></ul> What we're looking for:We're interested in people with the right blend of technical capability, commercial curiosity and ambition. You'll ideally bring:<ul><li>Experience in a finance, assistant accountant or management accounts role.</li><li>Progress towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or another relevant accounting qualification, or a strong desire to develop professionally.</li><li>A sound understanding of core accounting principles and month-end processes.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and spot inconsistencies.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.</li><li>A proactive approach, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with non-finance colleagues.</li></ul> Experience in distribution, wholesale, logistics, stock-intensive or other operationally focused businesses would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine appetite to learn. Why join us?This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation for a successful career in management accounting while gaining exposure to the commercial realities of a distribution business. You'll have the opportunity to:<ul><li>Develop your expertise across management accounts, reporting, forecasting and financial analysis.</li><li>Understand the bigger picture by seeing how financial performance connects to operational decisions and business results.</li><li>Build commercial confidence through collaboration with colleagues beyond the finance team.</li><li>Take ownership of meaningful responsibilities and contribute ideas that improve the way finance operates.</li><li>Progress your career by strengthening the technical and commercial skills needed for future opportunities in management accounting.</li></ul> We want someone who is keen to learn, motivated to make a difference and excited by the prospect of growing with the business. The details:Location: Cardiff Role: Assistant Management Accountant Sector: Distribution Qualification: AAT, ACCA or CIMA study support, where available Salary and benefits: Competitive, dependent on experience, with the opportunity to discuss the full package during the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step?If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting skills, expand your commercial understanding and make a meaningful contribution to business performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step towards becoming a confident, commercially minded management accountant.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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS45NDg2OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-10-14T16:25:55Z

Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager

Bridgend, Bridgend
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are exclusively hiring for a Treasury, Tax & Working Capital ManagerTreasury, Tax & Working Capital ManagerLocation: Bridgend, Wales (Hybrid: 3 days on site, 2 days remote) Salary: Competitive + 10% bonus + comprehensive benefits package Reports to: Chief Financial OfficerAbout the RoleAre you a hand-on, senior finance professional looking to build and shape a critical capability?As our Treasury, Tax & Working Capital Manager, you will transition our informal finance processes into a resilient, documented, and fully controlled function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take full ownership of cash forecasting, the FX hedging programme, credit insurance, and the end-to-end working-capital cycle.This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with deep cash management exposure, including experienced Financial Controllers or Heads of Finance looking for a high-impact position. Technical tax preparation (such as transfer pricing and R&D claims) is outsourced to external advisers; your focus will be on leading tax governance and managing these strategic adviser relationships.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Cash Management (12.5%): Build and run the rolling 13-week cash forecast and daily cash positioning to establish active cash management as a standard discipline.</li><li>FX & Hedging (7.5%): Manage and fully document the FX hedging programme against contracted currency exposures and committed payables, including year-end fair-value treatment.</li><li>Working Capital & Team Leadership: Drive the end-to-end working-capital cycle. You will partner closely with Procurement and provide direct leadership to the Group Credit Controller to optimise the collection side of the cash-conversion cycle.</li><li>Tax Governance: Own the governance, risk management, and strategic relationships with external tax advisers.</li><li>Process Resilience: Transition informal, key-person dependencies into structured, documented, and scalable financial disciplines.</li></ul>What We Are Looking For<ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: Proven, hands-on experience in cash management, treasury operations, and working capital cycles.</li><li>Skills: Strong business-partnering capabilities, excellent documentation skills, and experience managing small teams or direct reports (like Credit Control).</li><li>Mindset: A proactive builder who enjoys creating order, documenting processes, and establishing robust governance.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Financial Reward: Competitive salary plus a performance-related 10% bonus.</li><li>Retirement & Security: 8% company pension contribution and comprehensive life assurance.</li><li>Time Off: 25 days annual leave plus all statutory bank holidays.</li><li>Health & Wellbeing: Paid sick pay and an active cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Culture: Regular company events and a collaborative, hybrid working environment.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjU5MjM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-01T10:25:50Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Neath, Neath Port Talbot
remote
Contract
- 35000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Assistant Management Accountant</h1>Swansea | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits<h3>Build your career. Study towards ACCA. Gain international experience. Progress into Management Accounting.</h3>We're delighted to be supporting an established and highly successful international manufacturing business with the appointment of an Assistant Management Accountant at its Swansea branch.This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is serious about developing their career and wants to join a business that will invest in their professional development.The role offers a clear opportunity to progress towards a Management Accountant position, with full support towards ACCA studies, alongside hands-on experience across management accounts, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance.You'll also become part of an international finance function, working with colleagues across Europe and gaining exposure to a wider group environment.And it's not all spreadsheets and month-end, the business has a strong team culture, with regular company and team socials, including regular travel to European locations.<h2>Your Opportunity</h2>As an Assistant Management Accountant, you'll work closely with the existing finance team and play a key role in supporting the production of accurate financial information.This is a role designed to develop you.You'll be given the opportunity to build your technical accounting knowledge, understand how finance supports a manufacturing operation and progressively take on more responsibility as your experience grows.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Supporting the month-end close process</li><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances</li><li>Posting journals, accruals and prepayments</li><li>Assisting with monthly reporting and management information</li><li>Supporting budgeting and forecasting</li><li>Preparing variance analysis and commentary</li><li>Assisting with financial planning and analysis</li><li>Supporting the maintenance of strong financial controls</li><li>Working with operational teams to understand and challenge financial performance</li><li>Using SAP across the finance function</li><li>Assisting with process improvement and finance projects</li><li>Working with finance colleagues across the UK and wider European business</li><li>Taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge and experience develop</li></ul><h2>ACCA Study Support & Career Progression</h2>If you're ambitious about becoming a qualified accountant, this is a role where your development will be taken seriously.The business will provide support towards ACCA studies, giving you the opportunity to work towards your professional qualification while gaining valuable practical experience.You'll be supported by an experienced finance team and given exposure to increasingly complex areas of accounting as you progress.The longer-term objective is to develop you into a fully-fledged Management Accountant, with the potential for further career progression within the wider finance function.<h2>What We're Looking For</h2>We're looking for someone with the ambition and attitude to develop, rather than someone who simply ticks every box on a job description.You may currently be an:<ul><li>Assistant Accountant</li><li>Accounts Assistant</li><li>Finance Assistant</li><li>Assistant Management Accountant</li><li>Part-qualified accountant</li></ul>You'll ideally have:<ul><li>Experience working within an accounts or finance environment</li><li>A good understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping</li><li>Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>Experience with SAP or another ERP system</li><li>Good analytical and numerical ability</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>The confidence to work with stakeholders across the wider business</li><li>A proactive approach and genuine desire to learn</li><li>A clear ambition to progress within finance and work towards ACCA qualification</li></ul><h2>Why Join?</h2>This is a particularly attractive opportunity for someone who wants their next move to add real value to their career.You'll get:<ul><li>ACCA study support</li><li>A clear route towards Management Accountant</li><li>Hands-on management accounting experience</li><li>Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance</li><li>Experience within an international manufacturing group</li><li>Exposure to SAP and a structured ERP environment</li><li>The opportunity to work with colleagues across Europe</li><li>European travel opportunities through company/team events</li><li>A supportive and collaborative finance team</li><li>Genuine scope to take on greater responsibility as you develop</li><li>A long-term career opportunity rather than simply another finance position</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/UGF0cmljay5Nb3JnYW4uOTQyOTEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-28T09:50:42Z

HR Business Partner

Swansea, Swansea
remote
Contract
- GBP / Yearly
HR Business PartnerLocation: Swansea Hours: Part TimeAbout the Role:As HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted adviser to leaders and managers, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You will take ownership of key HR processes and initiatives while ensuring that our people practices remain compliant, consistent and aligned with organisational values.Key Responsibilities:HR Business Partnering:<ul><li>Partner with senior leaders and managers to understand business priorities and translate them into effective people strategies and actions.</li><li>Provide trusted, commercially focused advice across a broad range of people matters.</li><li>Support organisational development, workforce planning and organisational change.</li><li>Identify people-related risks and opportunities and develop practical solutions.</li><li>Use people data and insight to support informed business and workforce decisions.</li><li>Challenge and coach leaders where appropriate, helping them build strong, engaged and high-performing teams.</li><li>Contribute to the development and implementation of the wider People & Culture strategy.</li></ul>Employee Relations & HR Advisory:<ul><li>Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability issues.</li><li>Coach managers through complex and sensitive employee situations and difficult conversations.</li><li>Support the fair, consistent and legally compliant resolution of workplace issues.</li><li>Investigate employee concerns and workplace conflicts where required.</li><li>Ensure appropriate action is taken in relation to harassment, discrimination, inappropriate behaviour and other employee concerns.</li><li>Maintain a balanced approach that considers both employee wellbeing and business requirements.</li><li>Keep up to date with UK employment legislation and ensure HR practices reflect current requirements and best practice.</li><li>HR Operations & Compliance</li><li>Oversee and continuously improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Ensure employment contracts, policies, procedures and employee documentation remain accurate, compliant and fit for purpose.</li><li>Review and develop HR policies and the employee handbook as required.</li><li>Ensure HR processes are consistently applied across the organisation.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in the HRIS.</li><li>Ensure HR activities comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation.</li><li>Develop and implement HR procedures and SOPs that improve consistency, efficiency and employee experience.</li></ul>Talent, Performance & Development:<ul><li>Lead and support effective performance management and development processes.</li><li>Work with managers to identify talent, capability gaps and development priorities.</li><li>Support succession planning for key roles and help mitigate people-related business risks.</li><li>Develop and implement learning and development initiatives aligned with business and employee needs.</li><li>Support career development and internal progression opportunities.</li><li>Contribute to the development of competency frameworks and talent management processes.</li><li>Support managers in creating clear objectives, providing effective feedback and developing their people.</li></ul>Recruitment & Workforce Planning:<ul><li>Partner with managers on workforce planning and recruitment requirements.</li><li>Support effective end-to-end recruitment processes and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.</li><li>Provide advice on organisational structures, roles and responsibilities.</li><li>Support succession planning and contingency planning for critical positions.</li><li>Ensure new employees receive a consistent and engaging onboarding experience.</li></ul>Engagement, Culture & Employee Experience:<ul><li>Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, wellbeing and organisational culture.</li><li>Support engagement surveys and translate feedback into meaningful action plans.</li><li>Work with leaders to build a positive, inclusive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Support employee communications and people-focused initiatives.</li><li>Promote a culture based on trust, respect, fairness, accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support employee events and initiatives that strengthen connection and engagement across the organisation.</li></ul>HR Systems, Data & Projects:<ul><li>Take ownership of HRIS processes and ensure data quality and integrity.</li><li>Support the implementation and development of HR systems, processes and reporting.</li><li>Use HR data and analytics to identify trends and inform people decisions.</li><li>Lead or contribute to key People & Culture projects.</li><li>Work with the wider HR team on the implementation of group-wide HR initiatives, policies and processes.</li><li>Continuously identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR function.</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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42MjQ0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-22T09:29:16Z

Company Accountant

Neath, Neath Port Talbot
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Accountant in the Neath Port Talbot area. Company AccountantFully On-Site Salary: Up to £40,000 + BenefitsRobert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Neath to recruit a Company Accountant. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of the finance function for a £5m division within a successful and growing organisation.This role would suit an individual who enjoys a broad finance position, combining financial reporting, cost accounting, transactional finance oversight, and business partnering within a manufacturing environment.The RoleAs Company Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance across the division's financial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Control & Reporting<ul><li>Manage the month-end close process and prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.</li><li>Support the production of reporting packs and KPI reporting for senior management.</li></ul>Manufacturing & Cost Accounting<ul><li>Maintain standard costing and job costing processes across products and production runs.</li><li>Monitor and reconcile inventory valuations, including raw materials and work-in-progress.</li><li>Analyse cost of sales and overhead variances.</li><li>Support commercial decision-making through accurate product costing information.</li></ul>Transactional Finance<ul><li>Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control activities.</li><li>Process payroll payments or manage the outsourced payroll provider, including PAYE and pension payments.</li><li>Manage daily banking activities, payment runs, and cash flow monitoring.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany balances.</li></ul>Compliance & Statutory Reporting<ul><li>Prepare and submit VAT returns.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure records.</li><li>Ensure compliance with HMRC and Companies House filing requirements.</li></ul>Additional Responsibilities<ul><li>Support senior management with financial analysis and ad hoc information requests.</li><li>Provide occasional cover for time and attendance administration.</li></ul>About YouEssential<ul><li>AAT qualified or qualified by experience with a strong accounting background.</li><li>Previous experience working in a standalone finance role or a small finance team.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, VAT, and payroll compliance.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience using accounting systems.</li><li>High levels of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>Ability to work effectively with remote teams and wider business functions.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>Salary up to £40,000</li><li>3% Pension</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Fully on-site role based in Neath</li><li>Working hours:</li><ul><li>Monday to Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm</li><li>Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm</li></ul></ul>Apply NowIf you're looking for a varied and hands-on accounting role within a successful manufacturing business where you can make a real impact, 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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjkyMjMzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-21T16:57:41Z

Assistant Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Cardiff to recruit an Assistant Accountant. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for a part qualifiedThis role would suit an individual who enjoys a broad finance position, combining financial reporting, cost accounting, transactional finance oversight, and business partnering within a manufacturing environment.The RoleAs Company Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance across the division's financial operations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Control & Reporting<ul><li>Assisting the month-end close process and prepare accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Assisting the general ledger, chart of accounts, and month-end journals including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.</li><li>Support the production of reporting packs and KPI reporting for senior management.</li></ul>Manufacturing & Cost Accounting<ul><li>Analyse cost of sales and overhead variances.</li></ul>Transactional Finance<ul><li>Oversee purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control activities.</li><li>Process payroll payments or manage the outsourced payroll provider, including PAYE and pension payments.</li><li>Manage daily banking activities, payment runs, and cash flow monitoring.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany balances.</li></ul> About YouEssential<ul><li>AAT qualified or part qualified with a strong accounting background.</li><li>High levels of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or production environment.</li><li>Previous experience using Sage line 50</li></ul>Salary & Benefits Salary up to £40,000 3% Pension 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Fully on-site role based in CardiffRobert 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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjk0OTY1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-28T10:07:17Z

Charity Accountant

Cardiff, Cardiff
remote
Contract
38000 - 42000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Charity Accountant </h1>A well-established and purpose-driven rescue charity is seeking an experienced Charity Accountant to join its team on a fully remote basis.The role will be responsible for overseeing the charity's day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate financial records and providing effective financial reporting to support the organisation's continued growth and charitable work.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Managing the charity's accounts using Xero.</li><li>Maintaining accurate bookkeeping and financial records.</li><li>Completing bank reconciliations and processing invoices, payments and expenses.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Monitoring budgets, expenditure and cash flow.</li><li>Managing restricted and unrestricted funds.</li><li>Recording and reconciling donations, grants and other income.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual accounts and independent examination/audit.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with relevant charity accounting, HMRC and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting Gift Aid processes where applicable.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Providing financial information and guidance to trustees and senior management.</li><li>Reviewing and improving financial processes and controls.</li></ul><h3>About the Candidate</h3>The successful candidate will have solid accounting experience, ideally gained within a charity or not-for-profit environment, together with strong practical knowledge of Xero.Experience of charity accounting, restricted funds, Gift Aid, grants and preparing accounts for independent examination would be highly desirable.The role would suit an organised and commercially aware finance professional who can work independently in a fully remote environment, communicate confidently with trustees and non-finance colleagues, and is passionate about supporting an organisation with a strong animal welfare mission.A relevant accounting qualification such as AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA would be advantageous, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.<h3>The Opportunity</h3>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant to take on a key financial position within a values-led animal rescue organisation, combining professional expertise with a genuine social impact.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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS4xOTE0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-11T09:44:11Z

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