<p><strong>ACCOUNTS MANAGER - 6 MONTH FTC - UP TO £39,906 - CAMBRIDGE - HYBRID </strong></p><p>Robert Half are delighted to assist a renowned client who are looking for an Accounts Manager to cover a 6 month secondment offering hybrid working and up to £39,906!</p><p>The postholder, reporting to the Department Finance Manager, will provide support to the finance team across the general ledger and research grants functions.</p><p><strong>Things to know: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job Title:</strong> Accounts Manager</li><li><strong>Salary</strong>: £33,951 - £39,906</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Cambridge</li><li><strong>Working pattern</strong>: hybrid - 2 days onsite, rest working from home</li><li><strong>Assignment</strong> length: 6 months</li><li><strong>Start date</strong>: ASAP</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Provide accounts management services to the department, ranging from day-to-day query resolution up to (but not limited to) supporting the month-end and year-end processes.</li><li>Monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts ensuring budget holders manage their resources efficiently and effectively.</li><li>Discuss budget details with the Finance Manager and other senior staff, identify and explain potential problems.</li><li>Explain financially technical information to non-financial staff.</li><li>Liaise with Principal Investigators regarding their budgets, forecasts for expenditure and any pipeline grant applications.</li><li>Understand the potentially complex terms and conditions of different funders or programmes and apply them to budgets and expenditures, providing advice surrounding this.</li><li>Support research grant applications when required, including costing projects/grants for senior staff.</li><li>Assist with the collection of debts, dealing with queries as soon as they arise.</li><li>Identify areas for process improvements within the finance team and assist with their implementation.</li><li>Line Management of 2-3 staff, setting priorities and allocating tasks.</li><li>Deputise for the Finance Manager.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Formal qualification to bachelor's degree level or AAT Level 4 (or equivalent).</li><li>Demonstrable experience working in a busy accounts environment.</li><li>Strong IT skills, including Excel and Microsoft Office packages.</li><li>Experience managing or supporting general ledger and financial processes.</li><li>Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.</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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuMjUwNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a Manufacturing business with offices in Luton.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Assistant Accountant you will report to the Finance Manager and take responsibility for core transactional duties for the business including Payroll. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>Preparing the monthly payroll file for the external payroll bureau to process the payroll</li><li>Preparing the month end payroll journal and reconciliations</li><li>Reconciliation of commission/bonus payments through Payroll for Sales staff</li><li>Preparation of P11D statements</li><li>Management of staff credit card and cash expenses from start to finish</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end preparation and reporting of the accounts</li><li>Assisting with financial accounting duties including non-payroll journals, accruals, and prepayment schedule preparation and posting to ERP system</li><li>Assisting Finance Manager with quarterly VAT computation</li><li>Assisting with year-end audit preparation</li><li>Assisting the Finance Manager with any ad hoc duties and projects</li><li>Support the purchase ledger function</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be AAT Qualified or starting to study ACCA/CIMA looking for a new development opportunity within a changing and successful organisation. Experience of Payroll alongside transactional duties is critical - as is the ability to work in a detailed fashion across Excel.</p><p>Company</p><p>The Business is a leader in its field and working through change externally in their market and internally through a restructuring of finance. Role of Assistant Accountant is critical in this ongoing change and development.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Assistant Accountant in Luton is paying £28-35K + Benefits and is working on a 5 days week basis in the office with flexibility after probation </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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uNTk1NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="109" data-end="303"><strong data-end="144" data-start="109">Assistant Management Accountant</strong><br data-end="147" data-start="144" /> <strong data-end="160" data-start="147">Location:</strong> Royston, Hertfordshire<br / data-start="183" data-end="186"> <strong data-end="197" data-start="186">Salary:</strong> £35,000<br / data-start="205" data-end="208"> <strong data-start="208" data-end="228">Working Pattern:</strong> Fully Office Based (5 Days per Week)<br / data-start="265" data-end="268"> <strong data-start="268" data-end="285">Reporting To:</strong> Head of Finance</p><p data-start="305" data-end="620">Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business in Royston for an <strong data-end="195" data-start="160">Assistant Management Accountant</strong>. This hands-on role supports the Head of Finance and offers exposure to management accounts, multi-currency reporting, and day-to-day finance operations. You will also have regular interaction with the Managing Director and the US parent company, with opportunities for career progression.</p><h3 data-section-id="ixx92j" data-start="627" data-end="639">The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As <strong>Assistant Management Accountant based in Royston</strong>, you will support the Head of Finance in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The role is varied and requires someone comfortable working across transactional finance, reporting, reconciliations, and financial administration.</p><p>You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting monthly reporting, and ensuring financial processes run efficiently.</p><h3 data-start="811" data-end="835" data-section-id="164ueu3">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Assist with <strong data-start="850" data-end="881">monthly management accounts</strong></li><li>Process <strong data-start="894" data-end="937">receipts, payments, and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Manage <strong data-start="949" data-end="981">sales and purchase invoicing</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1012" data-start="994">credit control</strong> and chase outstanding debt</li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1056" data-end="1080">cash flow monitoring</strong></li><li>Prepare <strong data-end="1108" data-start="1093">audit files</strong> and support the annual audit</li><li>Produce <strong data-start="1150" data-end="1169">royalty reports</strong></li><li>Support <strong data-end="1222" data-start="1182">Amazon reporting and reconciliations</strong></li><li>Perform <strong data-end="1269" data-start="1235">multi-currency reconciliations</strong></li><li>Assist with <strong data-start="1286" data-end="1316">VAT returns (UK & Ireland)</strong></li><li>Provide <strong data-start="1329" data-end="1357">ad hoc financial support</strong> to the Head of Finance</li></ul><h3 data-start="1389" data-end="1409" data-section-id="h4ahwd">Key Requirements</h3><p>Experience in an <strong data-start="1429" data-end="1488">Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role</strong><br />Experience supporting <strong data-start="1515" data-end="1550">management accounts preparation</strong></p><p style="display: inline !important;" data-end="1585" data-start="1555">Strong working knowledge of:</p><p>Receipts and payments<br />Sales and purchase invoicing<br />Credit control<br />Experience preparing audit documentation<br />Exposure to multi-currency reconciliations<br />Experience assisting with VAT returns<br />Strong IT and financial systems skills<br />Experience with Pegasus Opera is an advantage, not essential<br />Experience with royalty reporting or Amazon reporting is beneficial<br />Invoice discounting experience desirable but not essential</p><ul><li>Must be <strong>highly organised</strong> with strong <strong>attention to detail</strong>.</li><li>Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced finance environment.</li><li>Must live within <strong>15 miles of Royston</strong> and hold a <strong>valid driving licence</strong>.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="la9i1k" data-end="2110" data-start="2089"> </h3><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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjMyNTQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, multi-site organisation to recruit an HR Manager to lead and develop the people function across the business. This is a hands-on, generalist role with responsibility for delivering effective HR practices that support operational and commercial objectives.</p><p>Reporting into senior leadership, the HR Manager will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle, acting as a trusted advisor to managers while ensuring compliance, consistency, and a strong people culture.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As HR Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the HR function, with a strong focus on employee relations, people development, and policy implementation.</p><p> <strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Developing and implementing HR policies and procedures aligned to business objectives</li><li>Managing end-to-end recruitment, from role definition through to onboarding</li><li>Providing advice and guidance to managers on performance management, employee relations, and HR best practice</li><li>Overseeing compensation and benefits processes, including salary reviews and bonus schemes</li><li>Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, GDPR, and internal policies</li><li>Supporting training and development initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders</li><li>Implementing and embedding performance management processes using HR systems</li><li>Handling employee grievances, disciplinary processes, and workplace disputes</li><li>Maintaining and developing HR systems to ensure consistency across people processes</li><li>Supporting health and safety compliance and people-related risk management</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline</li><li>CIPD qualified (or equivalent professional membership)</li><li>Proven experience in a generalist HR Manager or Senior HR role</li><li>Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice</li><li>Experience using HR systems and recruitment software</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to influence and advise at all levels</li><li>Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment</li><li>High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>The Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of <strong>£50,000 - £60,000</strong>, dependent on experience</li><li>A broad, autonomous HR role with genuine ownership</li><li>Opportunity to shape people processes and culture within a growing organisation</li><li>Stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established business</li></ul><p> This role will suit an experienced HR professional looking for a visible, hands-on position with scope to make a real impact on the organisation's people strategy.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg1Njk4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Temporary Accounts Assistant - Cambridge</strong><br /><strong>£15-£17 per hour + holiday pay</strong><br /><strong>Immediate start | 3-month contract (with potential extension)</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a well-established organisation in Cambridge who are looking to bring in a <strong>Temporary Accounts Assistant</strong> to support the finance function during a period of team absence.</p><p>This role is key to keeping day-to-day workflows running smoothly and would suit someone who enjoys a busy, hands-on bookkeeping position with scope to take on additional responsibilities depending on experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Manual data entry and data keying with a high level of accuracy</p></li><li><p>Cash book postings</p></li><li><p>Processing general journals</p></li><li><p>Checking and supporting BACS payment runs</p></li><li><p>Ensuring financial workflows do not build up during the contract period</p></li><li><p>Working across two finance systems (including Lightyear)</p></li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Previous bookkeeping or finance administration experience is essential</p></li><li><p>Strong data entry skills with excellent attention to detail</p></li><li><p>Comfortable managing a consistently busy workload</p></li><li><p>Confident working across multiple systems</p></li><li><p>Reliable, organised, and happy to work independently as required</p></li></ul><p><strong>Working Arrangements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Ideally <strong>part-time</strong>, spread across the week (daily hours preferred)</p></li><li><p><strong>Full-time</strong> hours can be accommodated if desired</p></li><li><p>Flexible working hours - can fit around existing commitments such as school runs</p></li><li><p>On-site role in Cambridge</p></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li><p>£15-£17 per hour, depending on experience</p></li><li><p>Holiday pay included</p></li><li><p>Immediate start</p></li><li><p>Initial <strong>circa 3-month contract</strong>, with potential to extend based on business needs</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjAxNzIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an<strong> Accounts Payable Assistant</strong> for our client in East Hertfordshire, for a period of 12 months on a Fixed Term Contract . </p><p>The position of <strong>Accounts Payable Assistant</strong> will be a varied role and focus on the following skills and experience;</p><ul><li>Deputising for the Accounts Payable Manager and supporting the AP team when required</li><li>The provision of advice on finance processes to senior management re compliant expenditure</li><li>Monitoring intra-group supplier accounts to ensure all sales invoices are recorded.</li><li>Processing accounts payable and general ledger journals</li><li>Running multiple reports from the finance system and analysing data</li><li>Entering CHAPS and 'one off' overseas payments, importing, checking international payments via banking portal</li><li>Testing and implementation of new software and identifying problems with existing systems. </li><li>Communicating issues with relevant staff and external companies as and when required.</li><li>Creation and maintenance of templates for electronic invoice import system, identifying errors / corrections.</li><li>Reviewing bank statements and posting to the appropriate ledgers.</li><li>Processing invoices/credit notes, payments,expenses, payment runs (BACS and International) over multiple ledgers and currencies.</li><li>Processing one-off payments ensuring all documentation is correctly signed and coded.</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements monthly and maintaining regular contact with suppliers</li><li>Answering supplier and stakeholder queries in an efficient and timely manner.</li><li>Any other tasks that may be required by the Accounts Payable Manager</li></ul><p>The position of <strong>Accounts Payable Assistant</strong> will be paying up to £28k on a FTC basis, there are also excellent facilities and benefits available. </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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuNzI2MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
