<p>Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. </p><p>The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;</p><p>Role Overview</p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li><strong>Type:</strong> Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li><strong>Core Purpose:</strong> Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li><strong>Operations & Client Services:</strong> Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li><strong>Deadline Tracking:</strong> Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li><strong>Compliance & IT:</strong> Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li><strong>Finance Support:</strong> Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li><strong>Team & HR:</strong> Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li><strong>Marketing & Events:</strong> Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul><p>Essential Skills & Experience</p><ul><li><strong>Professional Background:</strong> Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li><strong>Organisation:</strong> Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Tech Literacy:</strong> Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate Profile</p><ul><li><strong>Traits:</strong> Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li><strong>Mindset:</strong> A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li><strong>Culture Fit:</strong> A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul><p>The position of Practice Manager will be paying competitively based on suitable experience, it is 100% based onsite at the client premises - there are free parking and excellent facilities available. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a market-leading SaaS organisation to recruit a <strong>Mac Support Engineer</strong> on an initial 6-week contract based in <strong>Cambridge</strong> , supporting the internal IT function of a growing technology business based in London.</p><p>You will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to employees across the business, while also assisting with the administration and maintenance of internal IT systems, devices and services.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day IT support to employees, managing technical issues from initial diagnosis through to resolution.</li><li>Set up, configure and maintain laptops, desktops and other end-user devices.</li><li>Provide hands-on support across <strong>Apple macOS and Windows</strong> environments.</li><li>Manage user accounts, permissions and access across internal systems and applications.</li><li>Manage the IT aspects of employee onboarding and offboarding.</li><li>Diagnose and resolve hardware, operating system, application and connectivity issues.</li><li>Support meeting rooms, video conferencing, AV equipment and other office technology.</li><li>Manage IT hardware and inventory, including laptops, peripherals and other equipment.</li><li>Assist with endpoint management, software deployment, patching and security.</li><li>Support <strong>Microsoft 365</strong> administration, including users, groups, permissions and associated services.</li><li>Assist with device management and MDM activities, including <strong>Jamf</strong>.</li><li>Maintain accurate IT documentation, processes and knowledge articles.</li><li>Support wider systems administration and infrastructure activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to automate and improve repetitive IT administration tasks.</li><li>Work alongside the wider technical team on IT, infrastructure and security projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years' recent hands-on experience in an IT Support, Desktop Support, Service Desk or similar technical role.</li><li>Strong experience supporting Apple macOS devices within a business environment.</li><li>Good experience supporting Windows devices.</li><li>Experience administering Microsoft 365 / Office 365, including users, groups, permissions and associated services.</li><li>Hands-on experience with MDM/device management tooling, particularly Jamf.</li><li>Experience with identity, user account and access management.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD.</li><li>Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi and VPNs.</li><li>Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, operating system and connectivity issues.</li><li>Experience managing IT support tickets and taking ownership of issues through to resolution.</li><li>Experience providing internal IT support to both office-based and remote employees.</li><li>Comfortable supporting senior stakeholders and executives.</li><li>Experience supporting meeting rooms, video conferencing, AV equipment and wider office technology.</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical users.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Market-leading SaaS organisation</li><li>Initial 6-week contract with the potential for extension</li><li>5 days per week onsite in either London or Cambridge</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/YW5kcmUuZ2FyZGVuZXJtY2ZhcmxhbmUuMjEyMTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">Our client, based in Cambridge, is seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Controls Manager</strong> to join their finance function on a 9-month interim contract.</p><p>This is a broad role with responsibility for financial controls, month-end accounting, statutory compliance, audit and financial processes across a number of UK and international entities.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Manage the <strong>monthly accounting cycle and month-end processes</strong> across group entities.</p></li><li><p>Liaise with the <strong>FP&A Manager</strong> to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Develop, manage and review <strong>financial policies, systems and controls</strong>, providing guidance and support to colleagues.</p></li><li><p>Support the <strong>annual audit</strong> across the UK and international group entities.</p></li><li><p>Prepare UK and Irish statutory accounts and oversee accounting-related filings</p></li><li><p>Ensure financial practices comply with <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102)</strong> and other relevant regulations.</p></li><li><p>Review income treatment to ensure compliance with SORP, including <strong>partial exemption treatment</strong> and supporting documentation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee <strong>VAT, Gift Aid and wider tax compliance</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Lead and support the finance team, providing clear direction and ensuring effective delivery of key processes.</p></li><li><p>Manage the delivery of finance processes through <strong>Virtual Finance Offices</strong> across the UK, USA, India and Kenya.</p></li><li><p>Oversee payment runs and act as the <strong>first approver for payments</strong> across the relevant entities.</p></li><li><p>Provide oversight of <strong>financial due diligence</strong> on new and existing global partners.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, processes and reporting across the group.</p></li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance professional with strong exposure to <strong>financial controls, accounting processes and compliance</strong>.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Previous experience in a <strong>Financial Controls Manager, Financial Controller, Senior Management Accountant or similar role</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience across <strong>month-end, statutory accounts and audit</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of financial controls, policies and processes.</p></li><li><p>Experience working across <strong>multiple entities and/or international operations</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ideally, knowledge of <strong>Charities SORP (FRS 102), VAT and Gift Aid</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing or overseeing finance teams and outsourced/shared-service functions.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly understand existing processes, identify improvements and take ownership of a broad controls remit.</p></li></ul><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>9-month interim contract</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>£300-£350 per day + holiday pay</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>50% office-based in Cambridge</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>October 2026 start</strong></p></li><li><p>Broad financial controls and accounting remit with significant international exposure</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjM4MDQ5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Role:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Office Manager for a 3 Month part time role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Admin tasks</p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Collecting mail </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Main point of contact between offices </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Keeping up contracts with cleaners and gardeners </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Ensuring the kitchen is fully stocked </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Be there for events </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Covering reception </p></li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Office manager duties</p></li></ul><p> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Profile:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">The successful temporary, Office Manager will have at least 2 years experience working within Office Operations and will have had exposure to managing an office previously.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Client:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Our client is a Tech firm based in Brighton. You will work 3 days per week from their office. This role is part time.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">Salary & Benefits:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 7.5pt; color: black;">This immediate, temporary Office role will be paying circa £20 - £22 per hour. This is dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjczMTc3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with an established and highly regarded business based in Cambourne, Cambridge, to recruit a Credit Controller to join their finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys taking ownership of their ledger, building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, and playing a key role in improving cash collection and reducing outstanding debt.</p><p>Reporting into the Credit Control Manager, you will take responsibility for a designated portfolio of customers, working closely with operational teams across the business to ensure debts are managed effectively and queries are resolved promptly. The role offers a varied workload within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As the Credit Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Managing and monitoring the collection of outstanding customer balances</li><li>Working towards monthly cash collection targets</li><li>Building effective relationships with customers and internal stakeholders</li><li>Preparing and distributing aged debt reports</li><li>Issuing customer statements and collection correspondence</li><li>Managing accounts that require credit restrictions or "on stop" procedures</li><li>Investigating and resolving queries that may be delaying payment</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer account records</li><li>Processing daily cash receipts, allocations and monthly direct debit payments</li><li>Supporting the setup of new customer accounts</li><li>Supporting the Credit Control Manager with projects aimed at improving cash collection and overall credit control processes</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Previous experience working within Credit Control</li><li>A proven track record of successfully collecting debt and delivering against targets</li><li>Strong communication and relationship-building skills</li><li>Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload</li><li>Good knowledge of Excel</li><li>Previous experience using ERP/accounting systems, with IFS experience advantageous</li><li>A proactive, professional and positive approach</li><li>The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team</li><li>A full UK driving licence</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £30 - £32,000</li><li>Hybrid working (Three days in the office and two from home)</li><li>Opportunity to join an established business</li><li>Varied Credit Control position, with plenty of interaction across the wider organisation.</li><li>Occasional travel to other locations across the UK.</li></ul><p>For further information or to apply, please contact <strong>Robert Half</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Robert Half</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 equal opportunity and diversity.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjk4MjQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant role on behalf of a Sales business with offices in Milton Keynes</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant you will will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the organisation's cash flow, banking operations, and treasury processes. This role ensures that all banking transactions are accurately processed, reconciled, and reported within in a timely manner. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Monitor daily cash balances and ensure adequate funding for operational requirements.</li><li>Prepare and process electronic payments, bank transfers, and direct debits.</li><li>Download and reconcile bank statements and credit card statements.</li><li>Investigate discrepancies between the bank account and promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of cash movements, investments, and loan schedules.</li><li>Assist in cash flow forecasting and provide regular treasury reports.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end financial close processes relating to treasury activities.</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be a Recent Graduate ideally with a Mathematics, Economics or Accounting based Degree or a College Leaver having studied a similar course or AAT. You will have an interest in finance and numbers with strong numerical and analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. Previous experience with Microsoft Excel is highly preferred. This is an excellent first finance role which will be well supported and in a successful organisation.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Graduate Finance Assistant Accountant is a Permanent Opportunity and working 5 days a week in the office in Milton Keynes. The role is paying up to £26K + Study + Benefits</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjgxOTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">