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Payroll Specialist
  • Leatherhead, Surrey
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="hipo5b" data-start="97" data-end="118">Payroll Specialist</h2><p data-start="119" data-end="207"><strong data-start="119" data-end="207">Leatherhead, Surrey | Hybrid (1-2 days in the office) | £34,000 + Excellent Benefits</strong></p><p data-end="597" data-start="209">Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a leading national organisation in the health and social care sector to recruit a Payroll Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led business that makes a genuine difference to thousands of people's lives every day, while offering a supportive culture, long-term career progression and flexible hybrid working.</p><p data-end="837" data-start="599">Based in modern offices just a short walk from Leatherhead train station, you'll join an experienced payroll team responsible for delivering an accurate, compliant and high-quality payroll service across a large and diverse workforce.</p><h3 data-section-id="ixx92j" data-start="839" data-end="851">The Role</h3><p data-start="853" data-end="1077">This is a varied payroll position where you'll take ownership of complex payroll queries, support monthly payroll processing and work closely with HR and operational teams to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.</p><p data-start="1079" data-end="1108">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-start="1110" data-end="1767"><li data-section-id="1ejdzjk" data-end="1193" data-start="1110">Maintaining and updating payroll and HR system data with a high level of accuracy</li><li data-section-id="mm52uq" data-end="1264" data-start="1194">Investigating and resolving complex payroll queries and calculations</li><li data-start="1265" data-end="1343" data-section-id="f5g82f">Supporting the monthly payroll process and payroll reconciliation activities</li><li data-start="1344" data-end="1430" data-section-id="f7q277">Managing salary overpayments and recovery processes with empathy and professionalism</li><li data-section-id="1bbuhur" data-start="1431" data-end="1498">Producing payroll reports and carrying out regular quality checks</li><li data-start="1499" data-end="1564" data-section-id="swufms">Maintaining absence records and ensuring payroll data integrity</li><li data-section-id="14byf32" data-start="1565" data-end="1633">Supporting pension administration and third-party payroll payments</li><li data-start="1634" data-end="1701" data-section-id="18jd8uf">Identifying process improvements and highlighting potential risks</li><li data-section-id="mjj4v" data-end="1767" data-start="1702">Coaching and supporting colleagues with payroll-related queries</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="hodw2w" data-end="1782" data-start="1769">About You</h3><p data-start="1784" data-end="1955">You'll be an experienced payroll professional who enjoys solving problems, working with large volumes of data and delivering an excellent service to internal stakeholders.</p><p data-start="1957" data-end="1988">We're looking for someone with:</p><ul data-end="2458" data-start="1990"><li data-section-id="k8df50" data-start="1990" data-end="2061">Previous payroll experience within a complex, high-volume environment</li><li data-start="2062" data-end="2125" data-section-id="18jc1ri">Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance</li><li data-section-id="1kd641k" data-start="2126" data-end="2211">Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and IF functions</li><li data-section-id="1clxlj5" data-start="2212" data-end="2312">Experience working across multiple terms and conditions or TUPE environments would be advantageous</li><li data-section-id="116dh73" data-end="2381" data-start="2313">Experience with MHR iTrent would be beneficial but isn't essential</li><li data-end="2458" data-start="2382" data-section-id="10j861h">Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="j0whfl" data-end="2479" data-start="2460">What's on Offer</h3><ul data-start="2481" data-end="2924"><li data-end="2504" data-start="2481" data-section-id="yhtlal">Salary of £34,000</li><li data-section-id="19vblwr" data-start="2505" data-end="2567">Hybrid working (1-2 days per week in the Leatherhead office)</li><li data-section-id="12tiiw4" data-start="2568" data-end="2633">Modern office within easy walking distance of the train station</li><li data-section-id="1a7o4m0" data-start="2634" data-end="2684">Career development and progression opportunities</li><li data-start="2685" data-end="2751" data-section-id="82whud">Employee discounts across a wide range of retailers and services</li><li data-end="2814" data-start="2752" data-section-id="1kgs5s1">Financial wellbeing support, including optional pay advances</li><li data-section-id="10xd529" data-end="2831" data-start="2815">Life Assurance</li><li data-section-id="1rmsup8" data-end="2924" data-start="2832">The opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work has a genuine impact</li></ul><p data-start="2926" data-end="3098">If you're looking to join a collaborative organisation with an outstanding culture and a role where your payroll expertise will be truly valued, we'd love to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzY1MTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-01T10:47:21Z
Divisional Finance Director
  • West End, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a premier, globally recognised leader in the property and real estate sector. Guided by core values of collaboration, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence, they have built an enviable reputation for market-leading expertise. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially focused corporate environment that actively champions professional growth, transformation, and innovation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As the Divisional Finance Director, you will act as a senior finance business partner to the UK Lettings Division. Based in a highly visible position, you will work closely with the divisional leadership team, Heads of Department, and central support functions to drive financial discipline and support sustainable business growth.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Strategic Business Partnering: Acting as the primary finance contact for the division, providing commercial insight, robust challenge, and financial guidance at board and leadership meetings.</li><li>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis: Leading the preparation of annual budgets, detailed cost plans, and income forecasts, alongside evaluating bespoke business cases for growth initiatives.</li><li>Performance Reporting: Designing and managing KPIs and dashboards to present high-quality financial management information to key stakeholders.</li><li>Systems &amp; Process Optimisation: Partnering with IT and HR to continuously improve financial controls, data governance, and system implementations (such as Microsoft Dynamics).</li><li> </li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To be successful in this challenging and rewarding role, you will be a highly analytical, commercially minded finance professional who thrives under pressure.</p><p>Essential Criteria:</p><ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: Proven track record in a senior finance business partnering capacity within a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong IT capability with an eye for detail and the ability to translate complex data sets into actionable commercial insights (financial modelling).</li></ul><p>Desirable Criteria:</p><ul><li>Sector experience within professional services, property, or real estate.</li><li>Familiarity with finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics (D365/AX).</li><li>Exposure to business change, transformation initiatives, or M&amp;A activity.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £80,000 - £100,000</li><li>Bonus: Generous performance-related bonus scheme</li><li>Benefits: Comprehensive corporate benefits package including private health insurance, enhanced pension contribution, and opportunities for long-term career progression.</li></ul><p><strong>This role will work in their Central London office 4 days a week</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNjA2MjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-19T08:36:26Z
AI Consultant
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Technology are assisting UK's market leading real estate organisation to recruit an AI Consultant to join a fast-paced organisation delivering a broad portfolio of AI initiatives across the business. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can design, build and deploy AI solutions end-to-end, while also engaging confidently with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into practical outcomes.</p><p>The successful candidate will thrive in an evolving environment, enjoy working across multiple work streams, and be comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The AI Consultant will design, develop and deliver AI solutions using the Microsoft technology stack.</li><li>Lead AI initiatives from discovery and proof of concept through to production deployment.</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, define use cases and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.</li><li>Build and implement AI agents within Azure to automate business processes and improve operational efficiency.</li><li>Deliver document intelligence solutions using Azure AI services, including document management and information extraction capabilities.</li><li>Develop and optimise internal call agent solutions to ensure interactions are aligned with intended objectives and outcomes.</li><li>Support end-to-end automation initiatives, including lease-to-lease process automation.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing platforms and workflows.</li><li>Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the organisation's AI roadmap and identify opportunities for future innovation.</li><li>Champion usability and user experience considerations when designing AI-enabled solutions.</li><li>Operate effectively within a dynamic environment where priorities may evolve as initiatives develop.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The AI Consultant will have proven experience delivering AI solutions within enterprise environments.</li><li>Strong background in software engineering, with the ability to work hands-on throughout the development lifecycle.</li><li>Experience building and deploying AI agents into production environments.</li><li>Extensive experience working with Microsoft technologies, including: <ul data-spread="false"><li>Azure AI Services</li><li>Azure AI Foundry</li><li>Microsoft Copilot technologies</li><li>Azure Document Intelligence</li><li>Azure-based agent frameworks and orchestration capabilities</li></ul></li><li>Experience delivering document management and intelligent automation solutions.</li><li>Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and vice versa.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in fast-moving, sometimes ambiguous environments.</li><li>Collaborative mindset with a team-first approach.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Skills </strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Experience using Cursor as part of the engineering and development workflow.</li><li>Exposure to Claude as a development productivity tool.</li><li>Understanding of usability, UX and human-centred design principles within AI solutions.</li><li>Experience across multiple programming languages and back-end technologies; no specific language background is required, provided you possess a strong software engineering foundation.</li><li>Previous experience delivering internal AI solutions that support customer-facing teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading legal organisation with offices in London </li><li>Hybrid working </li></ul><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjA4NzcxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-06-18T11:00:30Z
Assistant Operations Accountant
  • Banbury, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading global manufacturing and retail business, to hire their next permanent Assistant Operations Accountant. This is a company where innovation, accountability and teamwork sit at the heart of everything they do. If you're someone who challenges the status quo, takes ownership and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, this could be a brilliant home for you.</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£40,000 - £45,000 </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Banbury </p><p><strong>Working Pattern: </strong>Fully onsite initially, with hybrid working available once settled in</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a high-impact finance business partnering role covering UK manufacturing operations. You'll be the financial voice at the operations table - providing clear insight, challenging performance and helping drive real improvement across cost, productivity and inventory.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Owning the monthly close for operations finance - accruals, cost centre reviews and key control checks</li><li>Leading variance analysis of the operations P&amp;L versus budget, forecast and prior year, with clear commentary on drivers and risks</li><li>Preparing monthly operations scorecards and contributing to performance reviews with senior leadership</li><li>Analysing manufacturing cost performance across labour, materials, overheads, scrap and absorption - and driving actions to improve efficiency</li><li>Owning the Fixed Asset Register and leading post-investment reviews on capex</li><li>Managing manufacturing inventory control, including valuation, variances, write-offs and provisions</li><li>Leading operations forecasting cycles and annual budget inputs, challenging assumptions with key stakeholders</li><li>Acting as business partner to Production, Engineering, Quality and CI teams, quantifying improvement opportunities and tracking cost-saving delivery</li></ul><h2>What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li>Ideally CIMA, ACCA or ACA part-qualified as a minimum - QBE also considered</li><li>Solid operations accounting background: standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation and month-end controls</li><li>Experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment is desirable</li><li>Strong SAP and Excel skills; Power BI experience an advantage</li><li>Confident communicator - able to translate complex financial insight for non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Proactive and self-driven, comfortable owning outputs with limited supervision</li><li>A genuine team player</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience</li><li>A defined path to hybrid working once you're through onboarding and training</li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service</li><li>Simply Health cashback plan - covering medical, dental, optical and more</li><li>Life assurance at 2x basic salary</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 legal, financial and personal support</li><li>Long Service Awards recognising loyalty at key milestones</li><li>Pension scheme with employer contribution (matching up to 4%)</li><li>Discount platform giving access to exclusive deals and offers</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and Electric Vehicle scheme</li><li>Free Will Writing Service and Free Mortgage Advice Service</li><li>Learning &amp; Development budget - access to professional and personal development</li><li>Recognition Awards</li><li>A culture built on innovation, accountability and one team - where your contribution is recognised</li></ul><p> </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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS4xOTEwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-07T08:13:04Z
Financial Controller
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 79000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Financial Controller | Real Estate | Central London (Hybrid) | £80,000| Permanent Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are working with a large, international real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a permanent Financial Controller into a high-profile technical accounting leadership role supporting their UK &amp; Ireland finance function.</p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, this position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a significant area of the balance sheet within a complex, multi-entity business. You'll combine strong technical accounting expertise with commercial judgement, working closely with finance teams across the UK and international shared service centres to ensure robust financial reporting, strong governance, and continuous process improvement. This is a highly visible role offering significant exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to influence how finance operates across the wider business.</p><p> Due to Business Needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available at short notice, although applications from those with up to a three-month notice period will also be considered.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Country Controller, you will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Taking full ownership of a defined area of the balance sheet, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, accounting treatment, and supporting judgements.<br /> * Leading the SOX and internal controls framework for your area, strengthening governance and driving continuous improvements across finance processes.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging month-end close activities delivered by international finance teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br /> * Acting as the technical accounting lead for your area, providing guidance on complex accounting matters and supporting key business decisions.<br /> * Owning balance sheet reconciliations, movement analysis, and reporting commentary for senior finance leadership.<br /> * Managing external audit requirements for your area, including statutory reporting, disclosures, and responses to audit queries.<br /> * Maintaining and resolving accounting exceptions, identifying root causes and implementing long-term process improvements.<br /> * Coaching and developing junior finance colleagues while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA).<br /> * <strong>Big 4 trained</strong>, with a strong technical accounting foundation.<br /> * Strong technical accounting experience gained within a complex, listed, multi-entity organisation.<br /> * Experience operating within a SOX or highly controlled financial environment.<br /> * Strong understanding of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, with Irish GAAP knowledge beneficial but not essential.<br /> * Previous ownership of significant balance sheet areas and complex accounting judgements.<br /> * Proven ability to work effectively with shared service or offshore finance teams.<br /> * Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to challenge, influence, and support senior colleagues.<br /> * Previous experience developing junior team members and promoting continuous improvement.<br /> * An interest in automation, technology, and leveraging AI to enhance finance processes would be highly advantageous.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 base salary plus bonus.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working model based in Central London.<br /> * A high-profile technical accounting role within a large international real estate organisation.<br /> * Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and business-critical decision making.<br /> * Opportunities to lead finance transformation initiatives, strengthen controls, and improve reporting processes.<br /> * Excellent long-term career progression within a well-established global finance function.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to step into a broad leadership role with genuine ownership and influence. You'll combine technical expertise with stakeholder management, process improvement, and team leadership, helping shape the future of finance within a complex international business. If you're looking for a position that offers challenge, visibility, and long-term progression, this role provides an outstanding next step.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODYwNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-07T12:57:29Z
Global Head of PR, UK & EMEA
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 90000 - 110000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We are seeking an experienced, hands-on communications leader to shape and drive PR strategy across the UK &amp; EMEA.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">The successful Global Head of PR, UK &amp; EMEA will be personally engaged in media relationships, storytelling, and day-to-day execution, while also providing strategic counsel to senior leadership. Reporting into global leadership, this role will manage a team of 5-10 direct reports across multiple markets.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">This is a full-time, permanent role based in Central London. </p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Strategic Leadership<br /> Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on external positioning, messaging, and reputation management. Translate global communications objectives into localized, high-impact PR programs that build awareness, reinforce brand trust, and support business growth across markets. Maintain a deep understanding of country-specific and regional business priorities, market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and cultural nuances that influence corporate reputation. Develop a genuine, working understanding of the firm's commercial operations, including its service lines, client base, and sales and growth drivers.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Hands-On Execution<br /> Remain personally hands-on in day-to-day PR delivery, including drafting materials, pitching stories, and engaging directly with journalists. Act as a senior strategist in the planning and execution of PR programs in partnership with regional and global communications teams, bringing forward creative and innovative approaches. Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of PR leads across multiple international markets.</p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Media &amp; Relationship Management<br /> Personally build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with business, trade, and national media across regions, identifying opportunities for earned coverage and executive visibility. Monitor and respond to media inquiries and requests for comment, ensuring messaging is consistent and reputation is protected. Guide the creation of localized press materials, media briefings, and commentary on market, workplace, and economic trends to enhance brand visibility and reputation. Provide media training and coaching to senior leaders to enhance confidence and effectiveness in interviews and public appearances.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Thought Leadership &amp; Content<br /> Collaborate with content and insights teams to leverage data, research, and industry trends to deliver thought leadership campaigns that resonate across markets. Translate research findings into compelling storytelling and multi-format content, such as press releases, bylines, and executive quotes, to drive awareness, engagement, and trust.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Crisis &amp; Issues Management<br /> Lead external communication planning and response during issues or crises, providing strategic counsel and alignment with corporate protocols. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on sensitive or high-profile matters impacting corporate reputation.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr">Team &amp; Stakeholder Management<br /> Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5-10 PR professionals across multiple countries, cultures, and time zones, fostering a cohesive approach despite geographic and cultural diversity. Work closely with global communications colleagues to support integrated global campaigns and shared messaging opportunities. Manage relationships with PR agencies and consultants, including oversight of performance, contracts, and budgets.</p><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal" dir="ltr"><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p dir="ltr" class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate communications, including leadership and agency/vendor management. Proven success in leading PR strategy across multiple countries, within a global or professional services environment. Experience managing multi-cultural, geographically dispersed teams. Strong media relationships and a deep understanding of the European media landscape. Experience working within a publicly listed (PLC) organisation is desirable, given the distinct governance, disclosure, and reputational considerations involved. </p><br><br><br><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/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuMDA2NTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-27T12:36:36Z
Senior Financial Analyst
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Senior Finance Analyst | Professional Services | Central London (Hybrid) | £60,000-£65,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong>Due to business needs, there is a strong preference for candidates who are available on a short notice period (up to one month).</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Senior Finance Analyst to join a large, international professional services organisation on a permanent basis, based in Central London. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, drive financial planning and analysis activities, and provide commercial insight across multiple business sectors.</p><p>The organisation operates globally across a range of complex, project-led environments, delivering advisory and professional services solutions to clients across multiple industries. With continued growth and investment, finance plays a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, operational performance, and long-term business success.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>Sat within the Finance Business Partnering team, you will play a key role in supporting the business through:</p><ul><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across a portfolio of business sectors.<br /> * Delivering detailed financial analysis, identifying key trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.<br /> * Producing insightful management reporting and KPI analysis to support senior leadership decision-making.<br /> * Consolidating financial information across multiple business areas and ensuring reporting accuracy.<br /> * Supporting scenario modelling and strategic planning initiatives.<br /> * Reviewing and challenging financial assumptions to improve forecasting accuracy and commercial outcomes.<br /> * Partnering with operational and regional stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insight.<br /> * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, planning, and financial processes.<br /> * Contributing to governance, controls, and reporting frameworks to ensure consistency and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>We would also consider finalists who are close to completing their ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification.<br /> * Strong experience within FP&amp;A, commercial finance, finance business partnering, or financial analysis roles.<br /> * Advanced budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and business partnering experience.<br /> * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large datasets and communicate findings effectively.<br /> * Experience presenting financial information and recommendations to senior stakeholders.<br /> * Advanced Excel and strong systems skills.<br /> * Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.<br /> * A proactive and commercially focused mindset with a passion for driving business performance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><ul><li>A senior finance role with significant exposure to leadership teams and key decision-makers.<br /> * The opportunity to influence financial planning and commercial decision-making across multiple business sectors.<br /> * Ownership of high-profile reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities.<br /> * Exposure to a large, international organisation with a strong growth agenda.<br /> * A collaborative and supportive culture that encourages professional development and progression.<br /> * Flexible hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in a Central London office.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take on a broader commercial role within a complex, international business. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, provide meaningful financial insight that shapes strategic decisions, and gain exposure to a wide range of business areas while positioning yourself for future leadership opportunities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjU2MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T11:33:02Z
Forensic Accountant
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Forensic Accountant - Forensic &amp; Financial Claims</strong></p><p><strong>London</strong></p><p><strong>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a highly regarded specialist professional services firm to recruit a Senior Accountant into their growing London team.</strong></p><p>This is a genuinely unique opportunity for a newly qualified ACA looking to move away from traditional audit and into a commercially focused, investigative role sitting at the intersection of accounting, insurance, legal services and complex financial disputes.</p><p>Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of accountants and legal professionals, you will investigate, quantify and report on complex financial losses, supporting major insurance claims across a broad range of industries and jurisdictions.</p><h3>The Opportunity</h3><p>You will be involved in high-profile assignments relating to:</p><ul><li>Financial crime and fraud investigations</li><li>Cyber-related losses and business interruption claims</li><li>Professional negligence matters</li><li>Banking, financial services and fiduciary-related disputes</li><li>Trade credit and political risk claims</li><li>Complex financial loss quantification exercises</li></ul><p>This is a highly analytical and report-driven role, offering exposure to international assignments, senior stakeholders and intellectually challenging work from day one.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Investigating complex financial loss and insurance claims</li><li>Analysing financial information, business records and supporting evidence</li><li>Preparing detailed written reports for insurers, legal teams and other stakeholders</li><li>Quantifying financial losses and supporting settlement negotiations</li><li>Managing claims from initial notification through to final resolution</li><li>Liaising with clients, insurers, lawyers and other professional advisers</li><li>Supporting business development initiatives and client relationship management</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are keen to speak with ambitious individuals who combine strong technical accounting skills with exceptional written communication abilities.</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA qualified (or recently qualified)</li><li>Trained within accounting practice, ideally in Audit</li><li>Up to 2 years' post-qualified experience</li><li>Strong academic background, ideally from a Russell Group or Red Brick university</li><li>Degree in a non-numerical discipline such as English, History, Law, Geography, Politics or a similar essay-based subject</li><li>Outstanding report writing and written communication skills</li><li>Commercial mindset and intellectual curiosity</li><li>Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to forensic accounting, investigations or disputes work</li><li>Insurance sector experience</li><li>Additional language skills, particularly Spanish</li><li>Experience producing detailed technical or analytical reports</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>Clear progression and fast-track career development</li><li>Exposure to complex, international assignments</li><li>Opportunity to work alongside both accounting and legal specialists</li><li>Diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload</li><li>Strong mentoring and professional development support</li><li>Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package</li><li>Opportunity for international travel</li></ul><p>This role would particularly suit a newly qualified ACA who enjoys problem-solving, investigation, written analysis and stakeholder interaction, and is looking for an alternative career path outside of traditional finance roles.</p><br><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi44ODI3My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-31T06:47:47Z
Accountant
  • England,
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 18 - 20 GBP / Hourly
  • <h1 data-start="0" data-end="36" data-section-id="1nok87d">Interim French-Speaking Accountant</h1><p data-end="110" data-start="38"><strong data-end="110" data-start="38">Initial 3-Month Contract | 5 Days per Week | Based Near High Wycombe</strong></p><p data-end="464" data-start="112">We are currently recruiting for an experienced French-speaking Accountant to join a well-established international organisation on an interim basis for an initial 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting month-end accounting activities.</p><h2 data-section-id="18w7bso" data-start="466" data-end="489">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-end="1062" data-start="490"><li data-end="554" data-start="490" data-section-id="1sq2skf">Support the finance team with month-end accounting activities.</li><li data-section-id="1o0v92w" data-start="555" data-end="631">Process general accounting transactions accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li data-end="706" data-start="632" data-section-id="1z029ly">Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support process improvements.</li><li data-end="837" data-start="707" data-section-id="19jq78t">Review monthly financial results, ensuring accruals, prepayments and transactional coding are accurate ahead of month-end close.</li><li data-start="838" data-end="902" data-section-id="17cl06s">Resolve aged Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable queries.</li><li data-start="903" data-end="1001" data-section-id="t5dvds">Work closely with operational teams to ensure outstanding finance queries are resolved promptly.</li><li data-section-id="1sg0abu" data-end="1062" data-start="1002">Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and projects as required.</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="1jjwfl7" data-start="1064" data-end="1076">About You</h2><p data-start="1077" data-end="1122">To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><ul data-end="1600" data-start="1123"><li data-end="1270" data-start="1123" data-section-id="1ls5lgc">Previous experience in a broad accounting role covering Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, accruals and month-end reporting.</li><li data-section-id="1jbugmp" data-end="1318" data-start="1271">Intermediate or above French language skills.</li><li data-section-id="cffv8y" data-start="1319" data-end="1361">Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs.</li><li data-section-id="161zgvk" data-end="1426" data-start="1362">Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.</li><li data-section-id="171cjj3" data-end="1515" data-start="1427">The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy finance team.</li><li data-section-id="1i860mj" data-start="1516" data-end="1600">ERP system experience (IFS experience would be advantageous but is not essential).</li></ul><h2 data-end="1621" data-start="1602" data-section-id="xu7ph1">Contract Details</h2><ul data-end="1739" data-start="1622"><li data-start="1622" data-end="1640" data-section-id="fe0qz5">Interim position</li><li data-start="1641" data-end="1667" data-section-id="yd4p7u">Initial 3-month contract</li><li data-section-id="1s3mq2x" data-end="1685" data-start="1668">5 days per week</li><li data-section-id="rgpspz" data-start="1686" data-end="1711">Based near High Wycombe</li><li data-section-id="11vd18" data-start="1712" data-end="1739">Immediate start preferred</li></ul><p data-is-last-node="" data-end="1870" data-start="1741" data-is-only-node="">If you are an experienced <strong data-start="1767" data-end="1797">French-speaking Accountant</strong> available for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNTgxMDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-04T08:01:24Z
Billing Manager
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, private healthcare organisation as they continue to expand their network of consultant-led clinics across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage of growth, where you'll have the chance to shape and develop a centralised billing function while building your own leadership career.</p><p> </p><p>If you have experience in private healthcare billing, patient accounts, or Private Medical Insurance (PMI) and are looking for a role that offers genuine progression, this could be the perfect next step.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational billing with people management. Initially, you'll work alongside the billing team, taking ownership of complex billing activity while leading and developing a small team of Finance Assistants.</p><p> </p><p>As the business grows, you'll play a key role in building scalable processes and expanding the team.</p><p> </p><p>You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely billing for insured and self-pay patients, improving processes, and helping standardise billing across multiple clinic locations.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Assistants.</li><li>Manage the end-to-end billing process for insured and self-pay patients.</li><li>Oversee credit control and support cash collection activities.</li><li>Handle complex billing queries and insurer-related issues.</li><li>Develop and document robust billing processes that can be rolled out across new clinic locations.</li><li>Work closely with Finance, Clinical and Operational teams to ensure accurate patient billing.</li><li>Support month-end activities, reporting and continuous process improvement.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve systems, automation and operational efficiency.</li><li>Play an integral role in supporting the organisation's continued growth and expansion.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone who combines strong operational billing experience with excellent leadership potential.</p><p> </p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience within private healthcare, private hospital, medical practice or clinical billing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Private Medical Insurance (PMI), insurer billing and/or self-pay patient invoicing.</li><li>Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading a billing or finance team.</li><li>A proactive approach to process improvement and continuous improvement.</li><li>Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance and patient management systems.</li><li>Experience in using Semble</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with a desire to improve how things are done.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Candidates from other high-volume billing environments with exposure to complex billing and team leadership will also be considered.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a rapidly growing healthcare organisation.</li><li>Genuine career progression into a larger leadership role as the business expands.</li><li>High level of autonomy and ownership.</li><li>Opportunity to shape billing processes and influence operational improvements.</li><li>Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>If you're an experienced Billing Team Leader, Patient Accounts Supervisor, Medical Billing Manager, Revenue Team Leader or Accounts Receivable professional with private healthcare or PMI experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.</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/SmFtZXMuQWRleS4yMDgwMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T15:11:01Z
Financial Controller
  • Reading, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - READING WITH SOME INITIAL TRAVEL TO LONDON</strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast-growing, PE backed TV / Film and sound production group. Due to significant expansion they now seek to recruit a financial controller to work directly with the CFO based at their Reading head office. This newly developed role represents an excellent opportunity for and ambitious Finance and controls lead, looking for broader responsibilities and the opportunity to make a real positive impact on a growing business.<br /> You will be responsible for developing processes, supporting FP&amp;A and business partnering activities across a range of recently acquired entities, forecasting, working capital and cashflow actuals to the board, development of the P&amp;L and ensure robustness in their core reporting systems. The successful candidate will be a commercially aware individual who will be technically proficient and will have up to date knowledge of all current accounting standards. You will oversee and develop 5 reports and build business partnering relationships with the wider operational leadership team.</p><p>For this role it is essential that you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), are proficient technically (production of accounts from top to bottom) and have demonstratable experience of driving revenue and reducing cost in a fast paced, commercial environment. It would also be beneficial (but not essential) to have worked in PE and / or media production.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Cross-Entity Financial Consolidation</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the entities</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Support the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&amp;L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning &amp; Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&amp;L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&amp;A' quality reporting across the finance teams</li><li>Support DFD in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data Page 2 of 2 Project Work</li><li>Develop and extend the use of Datarails across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £60,000 and £70,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>6% non-contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMTU4NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-06T10:50:32Z
IT Business Analyst
  • Corsham, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • - GBP / Yearly
  • <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 20.0pt; color: black;">Contract IT Business Analyst</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Role: IT Business Analyst</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Rate: Outside IR35 Daily Rate</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Pattern</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Length: 3 Month Initial contract</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">We are looking for an experienced IT Business Analyst to support a systems integration programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical clinical system transitions, data migration and digital transformation projects.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; color: black;">Key Responsibilities &amp; Skills</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; color: black;">Gather and document business and technical requirements</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Conduct business process and gap analysis</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Support data mapping, migration and system integration's</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Produce process flows, workflows and system documentation</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Experience with SQL, ETL and healthcare data migrations is desirable</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Knowledge of Mosaiq, Compucare, HL7, FHIR, DICOM or Patient Administration Systems (PAS) would be highly advantageous</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle; color: black;">Experience delivering IT projects within healthcare or M&amp;A/integration programmes preferred</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">The successful candidate will be an experienced Business Analyst with excellent stakeholder management skills, strong analytical ability and a proven track record delivering complex technology projects.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.25pt; color: black;">Immediate start available - please apply as soon as possible if you are interested.</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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjgyMTEzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-29T15:12:06Z
Interim Finance Director
  • Bracknell, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 500 - 600 GBP / Daily
  • <h1>Interim Finance Director</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Bracknell (5 days per week onsite)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6-9 months</p><p><strong>Rate:</strong> £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 8:30am-4:30pm</p><h2>Overview</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to provide steady, hands-on financial leadership during a key period for the organisation.</p><p>This is not a transformation or change-management assignment. Instead, we are looking for a strong operational finance leader who can provide stability, maintain high standards across the finance function, and act as a trusted partner to the leadership team.</p><p>The successful candidate will be direct, approachable, and comfortable operating in a highly visible role within an SME environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Lead and develop a finance team of five.</p></li><li><p>Ensure the delivery of accurate and timely management information.</p></li><li><p>Drive forecasting accuracy and provide meaningful financial insight.</p></li><li><p>Maintain strong cash management and working capital oversight.</p></li><li><p>Support effective cost control across the organisation.</p></li><li><p>Oversee a complex month-end process covering six legal entities.</p></li><li><p>Produce and present board-level financial reporting.</p></li><li><p>Act as a steady and reliable point of contact for both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Maintain robust financial controls and governance processes.</p></li><li><p>Support business-as-usual finance operations while ensuring continuity and stability.</p></li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><p>We are particularly interested in individuals who have previously operated as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within an SME environment.</p><p>You will bring:</p><ul><li><p>Proven experience leading finance teams.</p></li><li><p>Strong forecasting, budgeting and reporting expertise.</p></li><li><p>Excellent cashflow and cost management capability.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing complex month-end processes.</p></li><li><p>Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders and boards.</p></li><li><p>A pragmatic, hands-on approach.</p></li><li><p>The ability to quickly establish credibility and trust.</p></li></ul><h2>Nice to Have</h2><ul><li><p>Financial modelling experience.</p></li><li><p>Experience redesigning or enhancing board reporting packs and management information.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to multi-entity structures.</p></li></ul><h2>The Right Fit</h2><p>This role will suit a experienced Finance Director who enjoys running a well-functioning finance operation and providing calm, dependable leadership.</p><p>We are not seeking someone to come in and fundamentally transform the business. The focus is on maintaining momentum, providing confidence in the numbers, supporting the team, and ensuring finance continues to operate effectively throughout the assignment.</p><p><strong>Shortlists will be reviewed from close of business on the 16th.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/THVrZS5FZGdlY29tYmUuNTE0MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-06-15T07:51:48Z
Senior Credit Controller
  • Datchet, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 18 - 19 GBP / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Senior Credit Controller - £38.000 per annum - Temp to perm - Datchet - Office based </strong></p><p><strong>Job Purpose</strong></p><p>The Credit Control &amp; Collections Specialist is responsible for managing customer accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices, reducing aged debt, and maintaining healthy cash flow. The role requires building positive customer relationships while applying effective collection strategies to minimise bad debt and support the company's financial objectives.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Proactively manage a portfolio of customer accounts to ensure prompt collection of outstanding balances.</li><li>Contact customers via telephone, email, and written correspondence regarding overdue invoices.</li><li>Negotiate payment arrangements while maintaining strong customer relationships.</li><li>Monitor aged debt reports and prioritise collection activities based on risk and value.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice disputes by liaising with internal departments and customers.</li><li>Allocate customer payments accurately and reconcile accounts where required.</li><li>Escalate high-risk or severely overdue accounts in line with company policy.</li><li>Recommend accounts for legal action or external debt collection agencies when appropriate.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of customer communications and collection activity.</li><li>Review customer credit limits and recommend amendments based on payment performance.</li><li>Produce regular reports on aged debt, collection performance, cash receipts, and overdue accounts.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end finance activities related to accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual terms, and relevant financial regulations.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve collection processes and reduce debtor days.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong></p><ul><li>Debtor Days (DSO) reduction</li><li>Aged debt performance</li><li>Cash collection targets achieved</li><li>Percentage of overdue accounts recovered</li><li>Bad debt reduction</li><li>Customer dispute resolution time</li><li>Collection call and contact activity</li><li>Accuracy of account reconciliations</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/TWF4LkNvdXJ0bmFnZS45MjI2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-22T09:03:31Z
Treasury Assistant
  • Abingdon, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 24000 - 26000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h2>Treasury Assistant (Temp to Perm)</h2><p>Didcot (Hybrid Working, 3 days onsite/2 WFH)</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Ltd working with a business based in Didcot who are looking for a Treasury Assistant to join their team on a <strong>temporary to permanent basis</strong>. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within finance, with the role also being open to both graduates and entry-level candidates who are keen to gain hands-on experience in Treasury.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organised, and confident working with data. Previous experience in a similar Treasury or finance role would be beneficial, but it is not essential as full training and support will be provided.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Process daily banking transactions, payments, direct debits, and standing orders accurately</li><li>Manage credit card transactions, refunds, and proforma payment processes</li><li>Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies</li><li>Support cheque processing and wider Treasury administration activities</li><li>Assist the wider finance team with day-to-day Treasury tasks</li></ul><p> </p><h3>To be considered for this role, you will need:</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><strong>Good Excel skills (manipulate data, SUM, sort &amp; filter data, basic functions for reporting)</strong></li><li>Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn</li><li>Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, but not essential</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNzkzMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-07-14T16:31:13Z
Manufacturing Cost Accountant
  • Maidenhead, Berkshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <h1> </h1><p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing business to recruit a technically strong <strong>Manufacturing Cost Accountant</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of a busy manufacturing facility.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This position is suited to someone with hands-on manufacturing finance experience who understands the operational side of a production environment and has owned cost accounting processes from standard costing through to month-end reporting.</p><h2>The Role</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Sales, you'll be responsible for ensuring accurate product costing, inventory reporting and manufacturing performance analysis, while providing commercial insight to support business decisions.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Owning the cost accounting processes for the manufacturing facility.</li><li>Maintaining and reviewing standard costs and product costing data.</li><li>Analysing manufacturing variances, labour, material and overhead absorption.</li><li>Monitoring inventory valuation, excess and obsolete stock provisions, and inventory accuracy.</li><li>Working closely with Operations and Procurement to optimise inventory levels and improve financial performance.</li><li>Supporting Engineering and operational teams with inventory utilisation and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Producing costing information to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.</li><li>Supporting Sales with pricing and profitability queries.</li><li>Managing the manufacturing month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting.</li><li>Preparing monthly management reports with clear analysis of manufacturing performance and key variances.</li><li>Supporting statutory reporting, VAT returns, external audit and compliance activities.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial processes, controls and reporting across the manufacturing function.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd">We're looking for someone who can demonstrate genuine ownership of manufacturing finance within a production environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You'll ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.</li><li>Experience as a Cost Accountant, Manufacturing Accountant, Plant Accountant or similar role.</li><li>Strong manufacturing finance experience within an engineering, electronics, industrial, aerospace, automotive, FMCG, pharmaceutical or similar production environment.</li><li>Practical experience of: <ul data-spread="false"><li>Standard costing</li><li>Product costing</li><li>Bills of Materials (BOMs)</li><li>Inventory valuation</li><li>Manufacturing variances</li><li>Labour and overhead absorption</li><li>Month-end reporting within a manufacturing facility</li></ul></li><li>Experience partnering with Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into meaningful business insight.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and previous ERP system experience.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Salary up to £75,000.</li><li>Opportunity to join a successful international manufacturing business.</li><li>High level of operational exposure and business partnering.</li><li>A varied, hands-on role where you can influence operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Stable business with long-term career prospects.</li></ul><p>If you're an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant looking for a role where you'll work closely with the operational side of the business and make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjEwNjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-05T15:16:26Z
IT Project Manager
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>IT Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months)</strong></p><p><strong>London Bridge | Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)</strong></p><p><strong>£65,000 - £70,000 (Pro Rata) + Benefits</strong></p><p>A rapidly scaling, VC-backed international technology business is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join the team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension.</p><p>Operating across multiple international markets, the business is transforming the self-storage industry through the use of cutting-edge technology and innovative customer experiences. Having experienced significant growth, they continue to invest heavily in technology to support their expansion and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to help deliver two business-critical transformation programmes.</p><p>This is a hands-on delivery role, working closely with technology, operations and senior business stakeholders to ensure successful project execution across multiple international locations.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of two high-profile projects:</p><ul><li>Delivery of a new enterprise CRM platform to improve customer engagement, operational efficiency and business processes.</li><li>Implementation of a new access control system across international storage facilities, enhancing customer experience, security and operational capability.</li></ul><p>Working across both technology and business teams, the Project Manager will be responsible for planning, governance, stakeholder management, third-party suppliers and successful delivery from inception through to implementation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the end-to-end delivery of two strategic international technology projects.</li><li>Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies.</li><li>Work closely with business stakeholders to define requirements and ensure successful adoption.</li><li>Coordinate internal technology teams alongside external vendors and implementation partners.</li><li>Manage project governance, reporting and communication to senior leadership.</li><li>Identify and proactively mitigate delivery risks and issues.</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard.</li><li>Support business change activities, user engagement and successful rollout across multiple international markets.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal candidate will possess:</p><ul><li>Proven experience delivering complex IT projects within fast-paced commercial environments.</li><li>A strong track record of delivering CRM implementations, migrations or transformation programmes (highly desirable).</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Experience managing third-party suppliers and cross-functional project teams.</li><li>Strong planning, governance and risk management capabilities.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience</strong></p><ul><li>CRM implementation experience (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, HubSpot or similar).</li><li>Experience delivering technology projects across multiple countries or international businesses.</li><li>Exposure to physical technology implementations such as access control, IoT or operational technology would be advantageous.</li><li>Experience working within high-growth, scale-up or VC-backed organisations.</li><li>Spanish speaking is a plus but not essential</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Initial six-month fixed-term contract with a possibility of extension.</li><li>Opportunity to lead two highly visible international transformation programmes.</li><li>Join a rapidly growing, VC-backed technology business at an exciting stage of its growth journey.</li><li>Work alongside ambitious, collaborative teams in a business where technology sits at the heart of its success.</li><li>Hybrid working, with three days per week from the London Bridge office.</li><li>A fast-moving environment offering genuine ownership, autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.</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/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi42NDY1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-03T12:55:20Z
Assistant Accountant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 30000 - 35000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with a highly regarded, thriving company in Swindon to recruit an Assistant Accountant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is an exciting role that will provide exposure the month-end process, whilst carrying various transactional finance tasks and business partnering with stakeholders. The Assistant Accountant position is an ideal opportunity for an AAT, CIMA, ACCA studier that is looking for a step up and gain more month-end management accounting experience and career progression. The salary is between £30,000 - £35,000 plus study support, annual bonus and hybrid working. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Main responsibilities</strong></p><p> </p><p>The keys duties of the Assistant Accountant role will consist of:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Supporting the production of monthly management accounts. </li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Fixed assets and depreciation.</li><li>Bank reconciliations.</li><li>General ledger postings.</li><li>Supporting with accounts payable and accounts receivable related tasks.</li><li>Bank posting.</li><li>Liaising with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Assistant Accountant role, you must ideally possess the following skills/experience: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have experience within a Finance/Accounts Assistant role, preferably with exposure to month-end processes; journals, accruals, prepayments. </li><li>Ideally an AAT, CIMA or ACCA studier. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>Good team player. </li><li>Adaptable and self-sufficient.</li><li>Confident user of Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£30,000 - £35,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working; 3 days on site, 2 days from home</li><li>Annual discretionary bonus </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme </li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy44Mzc5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-04T17:25:57Z
Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 48000 - 53000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in partnership with a marketing leading, highly regarded business in Swindon to recruit a Finance Manager role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone that is passionate about managing and developing a team, whilst being heavily involved with preparing the monthly management accounts, business partnering and improving processes. The Finance Manager role would be suitable for someone that has lead or supervised a team or that is looking for their first management role and is looking for the next step up in their career within a company renowned for offering further career progression. The salary is between £48,000 - £53,000 plus bonus, study support, hybrid working and other excellent benefits. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Finance Manager role will consist of: </p><ul><li>Managing one member of staff; supporting with recruitment, conducting performance reviews and overseeing the teams workload. </li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts; balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, journals, preparing management information. </li><li>Financial reporting. </li><li>Supporting with tax and VAT returns. </li><li>Supporting with the year-end statutory accounts and financial statements. </li><li>Business partnering with stakeholders and dealing with queries. </li><li>Implementing and improving processes when required. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><br />To be considered for the Finance Manager role, you must ideally possess the following experience and skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must have management accounting experience</li><li>Ideally fully or part qualified in ACCA, CIMA or ACA</li><li>Must ideally have experience supervising/mentoring a team</li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Hard work ethic</li><li>Confident user of Excel </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£48,000 - £53,000 annual salary </li><li>Study support</li><li>Annual bonus (up to 10%) </li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days in the office, 1 day from home </li><li>28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Competitive pension scheme </li><li>Private healthcare scheme</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy43MTY3Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T09:47:42Z
Accountant
  • Thame, Oxfordshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Thame</strong> to recruit an <strong>Accountant</strong>. The Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£50,000</strong> (potentially negotiable) along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Manage and coordinate month end balance sheet reporting for Direct and Indirect channel including intercompany and cash balances reconciliation within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Monthly Indirect Channel income statement actual and forecasts submissions to group within agreed deadlines, with supporting analysis and commentary required for monthly reviews with group function.</li><li>Business Partnering with the Indirect Channel to support business strategy and growth.</li><li>Budget preparation and submission for Indirect Channel.</li><li>Fixed assets management ensuring compliance with group and local accounting standards: accurate and timely assets capitalisation, monthly depreciation, and disposal reporting, as well as budget submission, and monitoring of actuals vs budget.</li><li>Stock records management ensuring correct cost of sales and inventory reporting.</li><li>Monthly prepayments/accruals reconciliation and recognition in income statements.</li><li>Bank reconciliation for all business accounts.</li><li>Monthly VAT reconciliation and support with quarterly VAT reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>ACCA/CIMA/ACA finalist or newly qualified</li><li>Balance sheet and month end experience</li><li>Solid understanding of basic accounting and tax principles</li><li>Good knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel at the Intermediate level)</li><li>Able to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNTM3NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-08-03T13:00:14Z
Group Finance Manager
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in exclusive partnership with Happy Days, a Private Equity backed Nurseries and Pre-Schools group to recruit a Group Finance Manager on a permanent basis. Based in Swindon, this newly created position will lead the day-to-day finance operations ensuring financial integrity and control across the organisation. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role will operate in a commercially focused, high-growth environment. Joining at an exciting stage in Happy Days' journey, you will support the creation of a new Hub in Wiltshire, helping to underpin the Group's expanding footprint. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations and management accounting, driving efficiencies, enhancing processes, and contributing to the development of a best-in-class finance function. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Happy Days… </strong></p><p>Happy Days opened their first nursery in 1991, fast forward 35 years and they now operate 44 nurseries and pre-schools across the South UK and Wales, delivering exceptional childcare and education every day! A growth journey that continues every day with an underlying ethos to support children to become strong and motivated learners for life. Taking care of 2000+ children and employing around 1500 team members, their passion for inspiring the next generation is at the heart of their mission</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Group Finance Manager Role… </strong></p><p>You will be at the forefront of building a team within Swindon following the decision to create a second Hub. This is a great opportunity to be hands on in the development of people, processes and control measures whilst maintaining the business as usual requirements. Working closely with the Finance Director to drive continuous improvement areas and opportunity for efficiencies within routine tasks, automation of manual processes and shortened reporting cycles. The Group Finance Manager will oversee areas of transactional finance, reporting and record-to-report functions to bring together and drive the contributions and outputs of the month end close process across the group. Alongside this, key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Maintain internal control framework across portfolio of sites and group.</li><li>Lead month end close processes including consolidation of management accounts.</li><li>Production of monthly reporting pack inclusive of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis and relevant commentary for review.</li><li>Maintenance of R2R cycle including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable functions - Oversee and control of cash flow management across the group.</li><li>Act as a finance project lead on integration's to bring together work-streams across finance operations.</li><li>Provide actionable insight to operational leaders to ensure understanding of financial metrics to non-finance, key stakeholders.</li><li>Lead, coach and develop a team of 10+ across Management Accounts, Revenue, AP/AR.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>About you… </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience within a finance leadership position.</li><li>Strength within people management, building and leading a high-performance team.</li><li>Evidence of contribution to process improvement within core finance processes.</li><li>Strength with ERP optimisation and utilising technology to drive efficiency.</li><li>Prior multi-site or multi-revenue streams experience.</li><li>Previous experience within a PE backed environment advantageous.</li></ul><p>The successful candidate will need to be 5 days on site in first 6 months as the new Hub is established, 3 days on site thereafter.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>What's on offer… </strong></p><p>c£70k basic salary and a range of attractive benefits including car allowance, enhanced leave, performance related rewards, Life Assurance and an exhaustive Employee Assistance &amp; Well-being package.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjgzNzQ0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
  • 2026-07-21T10:19:30Z
Enterprise Databricks Data Architect
  • City of London, London
  • remote
  • Contract
  • 700 - 750 GBP / Daily
  • <h2>Enterprise Data Architect (Databricks / Azure Data Platform)</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid, 1-2 days per week)<br /><strong>Duration:</strong> Initial 6 months+</p><p>Robert Half are supporting a leading global risk consulting firm organisation on a major <strong>Finance Data Lake, Self-Service Reporting and AI Enablement programme</strong> and are seeking an experienced <strong>Enterprise Data Architect</strong> with deep Databricks expertise. This is a hands-on architecture role requiring a strong blend of <strong>Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Modelling, Databricks Engineering, Azure Data Platform expertise and Dynamics 365 F&amp;O integration experience</strong>. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining enterprise standards, implementing scalable data frameworks and ensuring a robust foundation for future AI-driven reporting and analytics.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Define and own Enterprise Data Architecture principles, standards and best practices</li><li>Design scalable Databricks Lakehouse solutions using Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold)</li><li>Create enterprise-wide data models supporting Finance, Analytics and Reporting use cases</li><li>Design and implement reusable Data Engineering Frameworks and Solution Accelerators</li><li>Develop metadata-driven ingestion, transformation and orchestration frameworks</li><li>Define governance, lineage, security and cataloguing standards across the platform</li><li>Provide architecture leadership across Databricks, Azure and Power BI ecosystems</li><li>Work closely with Finance, Data Engineering, Product and Business stakeholders</li><li>Support AI and Agentic AI enablement by establishing trusted and governed data foundations</li><li>Mentor engineering teams and promote engineering best practices</li></ul><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Strong Enterprise Data Architecture background</li><li>Experience designing and implementing Enterprise Data Frameworks, Standards and Architecture Patterns</li><li>Expert Data Modelling skills (Conceptual, Logical, Physical and Dimensional)</li><li>Extensive Azure Databricks experience within large-scale enterprise environments</li><li>Databricks Lakehouse Architecture and Medallion Design Patterns</li><li>Databricks Data Engineering using PySpark and Spark SQL</li><li>Delta Live Tables (DLT)</li><li>Unity Catalog implementation and governance</li><li>Databricks Workflows</li><li>Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs)</li><li>Databricks Solution Accelerators</li><li>Metadata-Driven Ingestion and Orchestration Frameworks</li><li>MLflow, Feature Store and MLOps Frameworks</li><li>Azure Data Platform (ADLS, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks)</li><li>Azure DevOps, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code</li><li>Enterprise Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Lineage Frameworks</li><li>Experience integrating Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations (D365 F&amp;O) into enterprise data platforms</li><li>Experience delivering Finance Data Lake, Data Warehouse or Lakehouse programmes</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and solution design capabilities</li></ul><h3>Highly Desirable</h3><ul><li>Previous experience working within specialist Databricks consultancies or Databricks partner organisations</li><li>Mosaic AI and AI-enabled Data Platform delivery</li><li>Agentic AI / GenAI implementation within Databricks</li><li>Microsoft Fabric</li><li>Financial Services, Real Estate, Insurance or Retail sector experience</li><li>Experience leading Data Architecture workstreams within large transformation programmes</li><li>Experience implementing self-service reporting and analytics platforms</li><li>Experience supporting Power BI semantic models and enterprise reporting environments</li></ul><h3>Technical Environment</h3><ul><li>Azure Databricks</li><li>Delta Live Tables (DLT)</li><li>Unity Catalog</li><li>Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs)</li><li>Databricks Workflows</li><li>PySpark</li><li>Spark SQL</li><li>MLflow</li><li>Mosaic AI</li><li>Azure Data Factory</li><li>Azure Synapse</li><li>Azure Data Lake Storage</li><li>Dynamics 365 Finance &amp; Operations (D365 F&amp;O)</li><li>Azure DevOps</li><li>Power BI</li><li>Terraform</li><li>CI/CD</li></ul><h3>Ideal Candidate</h3><p>We are particularly interested in Enterprise Data Architects who have built and implemented <strong>Databricks frameworks, metadata-driven architectures, reusable engineering patterns and enterprise-scale data platforms</strong>, rather than candidates with only high-level Databricks exposure. Experience working on large-scale Azure and Databricks transformation programmes, ideally involving Finance data and D365 F&amp;O integrations, is highly desirable.</p><br><br><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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS43ODgzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-10T10:45:09Z
Accounts Assistant
  • Swindon, Wiltshire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 28000 - 32000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a growing business in Swindon to recruit an Accounts Assistant role on a full-time permanent basis. This is a well-rounded role that will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, whilst supporting with the month-end process and adhoc finance tasks. The Accounts Assistant role will be suitable for someone that is studying towards their AAT, and is keen to upskill and develop. The salary is between £28,000 - £32,000 plus study support and hybrid working (1 day from home). </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Accounts Assistant role will consist of:</p><ul><li>Managing the accounts payable process; inputting invoices, matching purchase orders, statement reconciliations and preparing payments.</li><li>Bank reconciliations. </li><li>Supporting with month-end tasks such as accruals, prepayments and journals</li><li>Processing expenses and petty cash. </li><li>Supporting with the sales ledger process.</li><li>Assisting with the VAT returns.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p> </p><p>To be considered for the Accounts Assistant role, you must ideally have the following experience/skills: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Must ideally have experience within a similar role; a good understand of accounts payable and accounts receivable. </li><li>Ideally an AAT, CIMA, ACCA studier. </li><li>Good attention to detail. </li><li>Strong communication skills. </li><li>Good team player. </li><li>Keen to learn. </li><li>Adaptable. </li><li>Competent in using Excel. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £32,000 annual salary </li><li>Annual bonus </li><li>Study support</li><li>Hybrid working; 4 days on site, 1 day from home </li><li>25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) </li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>On site parking</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4xMzc4OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-07-20T13:44:32Z
Senior Accountant
  • Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Accountant to join an exciting Construction company experiencing huge growth based in Gloucester. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus up to 8% bonus and 3 remote working days per week</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Role responsibilities will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Establish monthly, quarterly and annual closings for the UK, including supporting VAT returns, CIS submissions and annual accounts preparation</li><li>Process multi-currency accounting entries and perform intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Prepare income statement and balance sheet, process IFRS journals and adjustments</li><li>Perform bank reconciliations and resolve queries</li><li>Support external audit preparation and coordinate with auditors on UK-specific matters</li><li>Organise regular training and follow-up sessions with the accounting team on ERP usage</li><li>Ensure correct coding, use of automation features, and compliance with group ERP standards</li><li>Identify and communicate ERP system improvements, issues and accounting process enhancements to the team</li><li>Build on existing processes and implement improvements in line with group policies</li><li>Support the Financial Controller with ad-hoc analyses, budget preparation and cost reporting</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA OR ACCA qualified</li><li>Currently working within audit or a financial accounting role with IFRS exposure</li><li>In-depth knowledge of consolidation and reporting tools</li><li>Intermediate level Excel with a good knowledge of ERP systems</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus up to 8% bonus and 3 remote working days per week</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42ODAwNi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-08-07T15:29:45Z
.NET Developer (.NET / Blazor)- TOP COMPANY!!
  • London, London
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • - 75000 GBP / Yearly
  • <p><strong>.NET Developer (.NET / Blazor)- TOP COMPANY!! </strong></p><p><strong>Central London -Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office and 2 days from home (Mon and Friday at home)</strong></p><p>We're looking for a hands-on <strong>.NET Developer</strong> to join a small but growing organisation with a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture.</p><p>You'll play a key role in developing, enhancing, and maintaining business-critical web and mobile applications. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll contribute to both new development projects and the ongoing evolution of existing systems.</p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong></p><p>Commercial Blazor experience is a must (Server and/or WebAssembly)</p><p>Strong C# and .NET development experience</p><p>Entity Framework</p><p>SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, and Database Design</p><p>Experience building modern, user-friendly web applications</p><p>Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Boards)</p><p>Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design, build, and maintain Blazor web applications</li><li>Develop and optimise SQL Server databases</li><li>Work across both front-end UI and back-end development</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver business-critical solutions</li><li>Support and enhance existing applications</li><li>Contribute to mobile application development</li><li>Produce technical documentation and support testing activities</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to Have</strong></p><ul><li>.NET MAUI</li><li>Microsoft Access / VBA</li><li>SharePoint development</li><li>Python scripting and automation</li><li>Azure Functions</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working <strong>3 Days in the Office and 2 days from home (Mon and Friday at home!)</strong></li><li>Small but growing business with exciting plans</li><li>Friendly, supportive, and collaborative team</li><li>Opportunity to make a genuine impact and take ownership</li><li>Broad exposure across web, mobile, database, and cloud technologies</li><li>Excellent scope for career growth and progression</li></ul><p>Please note: Applications without commercial Blazor experience are unlikely to be considered.</p><p>Excellent Benefits on offer </p><p>-Pension non-contributory 15%! </p><ul><li>Holidays </li><li>Private medical</li><li>Income Protection Scheme</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Mobile phone contribution</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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS42NjE2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
  • 2026-06-12T20:32:13Z
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