<h2 data-start="349" data-end="401"><strong data-start="352" data-end="399">Interim Financial Controller (Outside IR35)</strong></h2><p data-end="538" data-start="402"><strong data-start="402" data-end="482">£500-£600 per day | Bishops Stortford | Immediate Start | 3-6 Month Contract</strong><br data-start="482" / data-end="485"><br /></p><p data-end="1037" data-start="540">Robert Half are partnering with a well-established automotive group in Bishops Stortford to appoint an accomplished Interim Financial Controller. Our client is one of the UK's most respected names in high-end vehicle repair and restoration, working closely with leading global automotive brands. As they continue to expand and integrate operations across the group, they require an experienced interim to provide stability, leadership, and improved financial discipline during this critical phase.</p><p data-start="1039" data-end="1164">This assignment sits <strong data-start="1060" data-end="1076">outside IR35</strong> and requires someone who can operate confidently in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.</p><h3 data-end="1182" data-start="1166"> </h3><h3 data-end="1587" data-start="1559"><strong data-end="1587" data-start="1563">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><p data-start="1588" data-end="1621"><strong data-start="1588" data-end="1621">Financial Reporting & Control</strong></p><ul data-end="2139" data-start="1622"><li data-start="1622" data-end="1707"><p data-start="1624" data-end="1707">Lead the monthly reporting cycle and ensure accurate, timely management accounts.</p></li><li data-end="1779" data-start="1708"><p data-end="1779" data-start="1710">Drive the shift from cash-based reporting to a full accruals basis.</p></li><li data-end="1902" data-start="1780"><p data-start="1782" data-end="1902">Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, journals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.</p></li><li data-end="2001" data-start="1903"><p data-start="1905" data-end="2001">Enhance internal controls, reporting timetables, and accounting processes across the business.</p></li><li data-end="2063" data-start="2002"><p data-start="2004" data-end="2063">Ensure adherence to UK GAAP and group financial policies.</p></li><li data-start="2064" data-end="2139"><p data-start="2066" data-end="2139">Prepare reporting outputs for group leadership and investor stakeholders.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2174" data-start="2141"><strong data-end="2174" data-start="2141">Business Partnering & Insight</strong></p><ul data-start="2175" data-end="2440"><li data-start="2175" data-end="2301"><p data-end="2301" data-start="2177">Collaborate directly with the Managing Director to interpret financial performance and support commercial decision-making.</p></li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2386"><p data-start="2304" data-end="2386">Provide clear analysis on revenue mix, margin development, and cost base trends.</p></li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2387"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2389">Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycles.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2468" data-start="2442"><strong data-start="2442" data-end="2468">Cash & Working Capital</strong></p><ul data-start="2469" data-end="2664"><li data-end="2552" data-start="2469"><p data-start="2471" data-end="2552">Produce short-term cash flow forecasts and oversee daily/weekly cash reporting.</p></li><li data-end="2664" data-start="2553"><p data-end="2664" data-start="2555">Monitor working capital performance, including debtor management, supplier payment cycles, and stock control.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2666" data-end="2699"><strong data-start="2666" data-end="2699">Systems & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul data-start="2700" data-end="2843"><li data-start="2700" data-end="2758"><p data-end="2758" data-start="2702">Standardise financial processes across multiple sites.</p></li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2843"><p data-start="2761" data-end="2843">Support integration activities as the business aligns with wider group frameworks.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2881" data-start="2845"><strong data-end="2881" data-start="2845">Leadership & Operational Support</strong></p><ul data-start="2882" data-end="3112"><li data-start="2882" data-end="2946"><p data-start="2884" data-end="2946">Provide guidance and management to the on-site finance team.</p></li><li data-end="3011" data-start="2947"><p data-end="3011" data-start="2949">Offer continuity and structure during organisational change.</p></li><li data-end="3112" data-start="3012"><p data-start="3014" data-end="3112">Assist the CFO/FD/FP&A team with ad hoc reporting, board packs, and investor information requests.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="3114" data-end="3131"><strong data-end="3131" data-start="3118">About You</strong></h3><ul data-start="3132" data-end="3622"><li data-end="3207" data-start="3132"><p data-start="3134" data-end="3207">A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical grounding.</p></li><li data-start="3208" data-end="3330"><p data-end="3330" data-start="3210">Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within an SME or mid-market organisation.</p></li><li data-start="3331" data-end="3422"><p data-start="3333" data-end="3422">Background in automotive, manufacturing, or operationally intensive sectors beneficial.</p></li><li data-start="3423" data-end="3527"><p data-end="3527" data-start="3425">Comfortable joining a fast-moving, private-equity-backed environment where rapid impact is expected.</p></li><li data-end="3622" data-start="3528"><p data-start="3530" data-end="3622">Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and implementing improvements.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxMzkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="158" data-end="229"><strong data-start="161" data-end="229">Job Title: Financial Accountant (Qualified) - 6-9 Month Contract</strong></h2><p data-start="231" data-end="434"><strong data-end="244" data-start="231">Location:</strong> Colchester (Onsite minimum 3 days per week)<br data-end="291" data-start="288" /> <strong data-end="309" data-start="291">Contract Type:</strong> Interim Day Rate Contract<br data-end="338" data-start="335" /> <strong data-start="338" data-end="372">Inside IR35 - Umbrella or PAYE</strong><br data-end="375" data-start="372" /> <strong data-end="388" data-start="375">Day Rate:</strong> £250-£350 per day<br data-start="406" data-end="409" /> <strong data-start="409" data-end="424">Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h3 data-start="441" data-end="465"><strong data-start="445" data-end="465">About the Client</strong></h3><p data-end="769" data-start="466">Our client is a well-established <strong data-end="529" data-start="499">international organisation</strong> with a strong presence across global markets. They are seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis to support core accounting activities and upcoming audit requirements.</p><h3 data-start="776" data-end="797"><strong data-end="797" data-start="780">Role Overview</strong></h3><p data-end="1139" data-start="798">This is a hands-on, technically demanding Financial Accountant role working closely with the wider finance function and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to month-end close activities, assist with audit preparation and execution, and support accurate financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards.</p><h3 data-end="1174" data-start="1146"><strong data-end="1174" data-start="1150">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-end="1865" data-start="1175"><li data-end="1276" data-start="1175"><p data-end="1276" data-start="1177">Lead and perform accounting tasks ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.</p></li><li data-end="1357" data-start="1277"><p data-end="1357" data-start="1279">Prepare and review key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.</p></li><li data-end="1407" data-start="1358"><p data-end="1407" data-start="1360">Support month-end and year-end close processes.</p></li><li data-end="1548" data-start="1408"><p data-end="1548" data-start="1410">Assist with the planning and execution of external and internal audits, including preparing audit packs and responding to auditor queries.</p></li><li data-start="1549" data-end="1648"><p data-end="1648" data-start="1551">Ensure compliance with internal policies, group accounting standards, and statutory requirements.</p></li><li data-start="1649" data-end="1730"><p data-start="1651" data-end="1730">Provide technical accounting support and guidance on complex accounting issues.</p></li><li data-start="1731" data-end="1792"><p data-start="1733" data-end="1792">Identify improvements in accounting processes and controls.</p></li><li data-end="1865" data-start="1793"><p data-start="1795" data-end="1865">Work collaboratively with internal teams to drive successful outcomes.</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="1872" data-end="1902"><strong data-start="1876" data-end="1902">Candidate Requirements</strong></h3><p data-start="1903" data-end="1917"><strong data-start="1903" data-end="1917">Essential:</strong></p><ul data-end="2409" data-start="1918"><li data-start="1918" data-end="1979"><p data-start="1920" data-end="1979">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</p></li><li data-start="1980" data-end="2043"><p data-start="1982" data-end="2043">Strong technical accounting knowledge (e.g., IFRS / UK-GAAP).</p></li><li data-end="2142" data-start="2044"><p data-start="2046" data-end="2142">Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, preferably within a multinational environment.</p></li><li data-start="2143" data-end="2235"><p data-start="2145" data-end="2235">Audit experience, including direct involvement in audit cycles and liaising with auditors.</p></li><li data-end="2287" data-start="2236"><p data-end="2287" data-start="2238">Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</p></li><li data-end="2348" data-start="2288"><p data-end="2348" data-start="2290">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li data-end="2409" data-start="2349"><p data-end="2409" data-start="2351">Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2425" data-start="2411"><strong data-end="2425" data-start="2411">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2551" data-start="2426"><li data-start="2426" data-end="2485"><p data-start="2428" data-end="2485">Prior experience working on interim/contract assignments.</p></li><li data-end="2551" data-start="2486"><p data-end="2551" data-start="2488">ERP or finance system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI0MjE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half have been engaged to recruit an<strong> Interim Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant</strong> for a business based in <strong>Huntingdon</strong>. Our client is seeking someone who can hit the ground running, with an <strong>immediate start preferred</strong>.</p><p>To succeed in this role, you will have prior experience in a similar finance position, ideally within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Managing the Accounts inbox and organising emails into the correct folders</li><li>Processing invoices and credit notes into the ERP system</li><li>Working closely with the Finance Manager to collate payment requests and match invoices</li><li>Preparing payment summaries and schedules for the month-end payment run</li><li>Allocating payments from the bank statement and completing bank reconciliations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong><strong>Package & Assignment</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £15/16 per hour</li><li>Initial 3-month contract, with potential to go permanent based on performance</li></ul><p>NB: Candidates must drive/have their own method of transportation. The site is not accessible on public transport.</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/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjY4MTIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are exclusively partnered with a Sawston-based business to recruit a <strong>temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk</strong>. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an established organisation with the prospect of extending the initial three-month assignment based on business needs and performance.</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role Title:</strong> Purchase Ledger Clerk</li><li><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Temporary (initial 3-month assignment with potential extension)</li><li><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Full-time, on-site, 5 days per week</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> Sawston, Cambridgeshire (Daily travel to the office required)</li><li><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> £12.00 - £13.50 per hour (plus holiday pay)</li></ul><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br /> This role is ideal for an organised and conscientious individual with experience in purchase ledger processing who is immediately available or able to start promptly.</p><p>The <strong>Purchase Ledger Clerk</strong> will play a critical role in supporting the Accounts Payable function within the organisation, ensuring a smooth and efficient flow of invoice processing and supplier management tasks. The role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable commuting daily to the office in Sawston.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Accurately processing purchase invoices and credit notes in a timely manner.</li><li>Ensuring that invoices are appropriately authorised and coded correctly to relevant cost centres.</li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and managing resolution of supplier queries.</li><li>Preparing payment runs and ensuring compliance with payment deadlines.</li><li>Maintaining detailed and accurate records of transactions and financial documentation.</li><li>Assisting with month-end processes, as required.</li><li>Ad-hoc administrative support relevant to the Accounts Payable division.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar Accounts Payable role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders professionally.</li><li><strong>Ability to commute to Sawston daily for an on-site role (essential).</strong></li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly pay: £12.00 - £13.50 per hour (dependent on experience).</li><li>Holiday pay provided in addition to the hourly rate.</li><li>Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team environment.</li><li>Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.</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/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjE4OTkyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">