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Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
100000 - 115000 GBP / Yearly
Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead | Major UK Retailer | Central London or Manchester (Hybrid Working) | Up to £115,000 | Permanent Role Please note: candidates must be available to start by December 2026. Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead on behalf of a major UK retailer undergoing a significant transformation of its Finance function and the way Group Financial Reporting operates across the organisation. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced Group Reporting professional to join the business at an important stage of its transformation journey. You'll bring strong listed-company reporting experience and use it to help shape how the organisation consolidates, reports and governs its financial information for the future. The role offers the opportunity to step beyond traditional BAU reporting and work at the centre of a major change programme, influencing processes, controls, governance and ways of working across a large and complex organisation. 📊 About the Position As Group Financial Reporting Transformation Lead, you'll take ownership of a key Group Reporting workstream and act as the subject matter expert across Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting. You'll work closely with senior leadership and a broad range of stakeholders across Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation. Your experience will be particularly important in ensuring that the future operating model reflects the practical realities of running Group Reporting within a complex listed business. This is not a pure transformation or systems role. The successful candidate will have spent a significant part of their career actually running and owning Group Reporting, and will now have the opportunity to apply that experience to how the function operates in the future. Day-to-day, you'll: <ul><li>Lead the future design of Group Consolidation, Group Reporting and External Reporting.</li><li>Use your practical experience to shape reporting processes, controls, governance and ways of working.</li><li>Provide subject matter expertise across IFRS consolidation, intercompany, group adjustments and statutory reporting.</li><li>Partner with senior Finance, Technology, Audit and Transformation stakeholders, acting as the bridge between technical reporting requirements and practical delivery.</li><li>Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve existing Group Reporting processes.</li><li>Challenge existing ways of working and help create a more efficient, controlled and scalable reporting environment.</li><li>Support implementation, testing, transition and the first reporting cycles within the new operating model.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Significant post-qualified experience in Group Reporting, Group Consolidation or External Reporting.</li><li> Strong experience gained within a large listed, multinational or similarly complex organisation.</li><li>Deep and recent knowledge of IFRS Group Reporting, consolidation, statutory reporting, intercompany and group adjustments.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, business units and/or jurisdictions.</li><li>A genuine hands-on Group Reporting professional who understands the challenges of running a complex reporting function.</li><li> Experience of leading change, improving processes or supporting a significant Finance transformation would be advantageous.</li><li>Must be available to start by December 2026.</li></ul> 🤝 Here's What's Waiting for You <ul><li>Up to £115,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working from either Central London or Manchester (3 days per week in the office)</li><li>Genuine ownership of a critical Group Reporting workstream.</li><li>The opportunity to influence the future operating model for Group Finance.</li><li>A role combining technical Group Reporting expertise with transformation, change and stakeholder leadership.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move For someone who has spent years managing complex reporting cycles within a listed environment, this is an opportunity to take that experience and use it to shape what comes next. You'll be joining a major UK retailer at a significant point in its Finance journey, with the opportunity to influence how Group Reporting operates across the organisation rather than simply inheriting an established process. The scale of the business means you'll be dealing with complex group structures, multiple entities and significant reporting requirements, while working alongside senior Finance stakeholders on a transformation that will have a lasting impact. For an experienced Group Reporting Senior Manager, Head of Group Reporting or equivalent who wants to broaden their experience beyond BAU reporting, this offers the opportunity to combine deep technical expertise with genuine transformation exposure and have a visible impact.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjA2NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-06T15:16:49Z

Accounts Assistant

Kensington and Chelsea, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Assistant / BookkeeperLocation: South Kensington, London (Onsite working) Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 Experience Required/ software: min 3 years' experience (ideally within construction/ real estate or property) Software: Xero experience essential About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing real estate investment firm and support the finance function.The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across the businesses, taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, purchase ledger management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and subcontractor administration. The role has a strong focus on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, VAT treatment, and the Domestic Reverse Charge within a construction and development environment.Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider development team, you will contribute to the efficient running of the finance function and support the delivery of both construction and investment projects. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities using Xero.</li><li>Process and code purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct treatment of CIS, VAT, and Domestic Reverse Charge transactions.</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, including subcontractor verification, deduction calculations, and issuing payment and deduction statements.</li><li>Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure ongoing CIS compliance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support VAT compliance across construction, development, and property investment activities.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.</li><li>Support project costing and allocation reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and project-level cost visibility.</li><li>Manage supplier and subcontractor payment runs in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries efficiently.</li><li>Support month-end close processes, reporting requirements, and ad hoc finance projects as required.</li><li> </li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>3 years' accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Ideal working knowledge of CIS regulations and VAT, including the Domestic Reverse Charge.</li><li>MUST HAVE - Hands-on working experience using XERO.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNjM1NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T16:43:06Z

Purchase Ledger Manager

Surbiton, London
remote
Temporary
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager</h1>6 Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home)Salary: £60,000-£70,000<h2>The Opportunity</h2>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing international business during a significant period of transformation.This role has a clear mandate to stabilise, improve and lead the Accounts Payable function across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment. You'll be responsible for driving team performance, strengthening controls, embedding accountability and delivering sustainable process improvements, while supporting ongoing automation and systems initiatives.Managing a team of 12, you'll work closely with stakeholders across 25 international locations, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-focused environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, creating a high-performing culture.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the wider AP function through change.</li><li>Introduce and monitor KPIs to improve service levels, accountability and performance.</li><li>Ensure invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review aged creditors, parked invoices and outstanding exceptions, driving timely resolution.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance across the AP process.</li><li>Standardise purchase order and invoice processes across multiple entities and regions.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and reducing manual processes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve root causes and implement long-term solutions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>You'll bring proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function, ideally within a shared services or international business environment. You'll be a confident people manager with a track record of improving KPIs, driving operational change and developing high-performing teams.Experience within multi-entity, multi-currency organisations is essential, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.<h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in the Surbiton office)</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required)</li><li>The opportunity to lead a genuine finance transformation project with lasting impact</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDcxNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-22T12:45:00Z

Digital Executive

Luton, Bedfordshire
remote
Contract
35 - 37 GBP / Hourly
Digital Executive - Contract - Hybrid - Chiswick - up to £37/hr Robert Half are delighted to be working with a global, well-known organisation seeking a Digital Executive to join their team on a contract basis, with the potential to go permanent.You'll work across digital marketing, CRM, websites, email, analytics and DTC, partnering with brand teams, IT and agencies across North Europe to deliver engaging, measurable digital experiences.Key Details: <ul><li>Job Title: Digital Executive</li><li>Pay rate: £35 - £37/hr, DOE + holiday pay</li><li>Location: Chiswick - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote</li><li>Contract Length: 4-5 months (potential to go permanent)</li><li>Start date: ASAP</li></ul>Key responsibilities: <ul><li>Deliver digital marketing activity across websites, CRM, email and digital campaigns.</li><li>Manage and optimise Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).</li><li>Support Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) campaigns, customer journeys, segmentation and personalisation.</li><li>Analyse performance using Google Analytics and turn insights into action.</li><li>Support DTC and digital commerce initiatives across acquisition, conversion and retention.</li><li>Manage agency relationships, briefs, budgets and delivery.</li><li>Coordinate digital projects, timelines and resources through Wrike.</li><li>Share best practice and support digital capability across North Europe.</li></ul>Requirements: <ul><li>Strong experience across digital marketing, CRM, websites or digital platforms.</li><li>Hands-on experience with AEM, Shopify, CommerceTools or ChargeBee.</li><li>Proven Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Google Analytics and digital performance reporting.</li><li>Experience in DTC, digital commerce or performance marketing.</li><li>Strong stakeholder and agency management skills.</li><li>Experience managing budgets and multiple projects in a complex, international environment.</li><li>Familiarity with Wrike or similar project/resource management tools.</li><li>Understanding of SEO, UX, accessibility and GDPR.</li><li>Commercial, organised, proactive and results-focused.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuNjU3MzguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T11:03:44Z

Payroll Administrator

England,
remote
Permanent
- 43000 GBP / Yearly
<h3 dir="ltr">HR & Payroll Administrator | PERMANENT | Up to £45,000 FTE</h3> Flexible hours: part-time (25 hrs) right through to full-time - your call. This isn't a bureau job processing payslips for strangers. This is payroll and HR with a seat at the table.We're recruiting exclusively on behalf of a thriving, well-established business just outside Bath and Bristol, one that's been quietly building something impressive for over a century, and is now investing in the people who keep it running.They need an HR & Payroll Administrator who can own two payrolls end-to-end and be the trusted right hand to their Group HR Manager. If you're the kind of person who takes pride in a payroll run that lands perfectly, every single time, and who genuinely enjoys the variety of HR admin alongside it, this is built for you.Why this role stands out:✅ Permanent - not a contract, not a maternity cover, not a "we'll see how it goes." A genuine long-term home.✅ Real flexibility - 25 hours a week, full-time, or anywhere in between. Life doesn't fit into one box, so why should your working week?✅ £45,000 FTE, pro-rated fairly (e.g. £30,375 for a 25-hour week), so part-time doesn't mean shortchanged.✅ Variety, not monotony - one day you're processing statutory payments and reconciling pensions, the next you're drafting contracts, running DBS checks, or supporting a HR project. No two weeks look the same.✅ A business that's built to last - multi-site, established, stable, and growing. This isn't a start-up gamble.What you'll bring:<ul dir="ltr"><li>3+ years' hands-on payroll processing experience</li><li>Confidence juggling payroll deadlines with HR administration</li><li>Aneye for detail</li><li>Payroll software experience (Moorepay a bonus, not a dealbreaker)</li><li>The integrity and discretion to handle confidential information properly</li></ul>Where: On-site, 5 days a week, based in Radstock - easy commute from Bristol, Bath, Wells, and the surrounding South West.Interested?Contact for next step!Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS41Nzc5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-09-14T15:02:19Z

Financial Controller

Didcot, Oxfordshire
remote
Temporary
80000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Interim Financial Controller - Didcot £80,000 equivalent | Hybrid | 2-3 month Robert Half Ltd are supporting a business in Didcot who are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join them on a 2-3 month assignment.Key responsibilities:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Provide financial reporting, analysis and commentary to the Board and Exec team.</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including AP/AR and project cost monitoring.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls and drive continuous improvement across finance processes.</li><li>Manage relationships with auditors, banks and HMRC.</li><li>Lead and support the Finance team.</li></ul> About you:<ul data-spread="false"><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong Financial Controller/Finance Manager experience, ideally within a complex or fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, forecasting and financial controls experience</li><li>Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information to the Board/Exec team.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDA4ODcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-10-09T09:18:02Z

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