<p><strong>Company</strong></p><p>This is a rapidly growing renewable energy consultancy business based in central London. They are highly acquisitive and private equity backed, dedicated to providing key services across the wind energy sector. </p><p>Due to this continued growth, they are looking to hire a talented Treasury Analyst to join their expanding finance department.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Treasury Manager, the Treasury Analyst will manage banking, support cash reporting and forecasting, and deliver clear AR/AP and working capital insights.</p><p>They will take on a number of key duties including:</p><ul><li>Manage bank account administration, payment requests and compliance with Group Treasury policies.</li><li>Support weekly and monthly cash reporting, short-term cash flow forecasting and consolidation of business unit data.</li><li>Produce AR/AP and working capital reports, monitor overdue balances and follow up on agreed actions.</li><li>Maintain and enhance Excel-based reporting models, analysing financial data and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Liaise with Treasury, Group Finance and business unit finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and data quality.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve treasury processes, reporting efficiency and financial controls.</li><li>Support treasury projects and initiatives to improve working capital management and mitigate financial risk.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The ideal profile for this Treasury Analyst position, should have the following:</p><ul><li>2-4 years' experience in a Treasury Analyst or similar treasury/finance role.</li><li>Experience using online banking platforms, ideally HSBCnet.</li><li>Good Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Exposure to working capital, cash flow forecasting or AR/AP analysis would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across finance teams.</li><li>A proactive, switched-on individual who takes ownership and looks for ways to improve processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>£45,000 to £50,000 plus benefits:</p><ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme</li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Career progression opportunities</li><li>Private medical</li></ul><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</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/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjYwMjA5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller | Global Advertising Group | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £85,000-£100,000 | 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a major global marketing group to recruit a Financial Controller for their UK finance function, based in Central London.</p><p>This is a <strong>1-year fixed-term contract</strong>, so we are ideally looking for someone who is happy with a 12-month contract and comfortable committing to the full duration of the role.</p><p>With operations across multiple international markets and a portfolio of well-known advertising, media, and communications agencies, this organisation offers the scale, complexity, and reporting requirements of a truly global business.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional with a strong financial accounting or Financial Controller background to step into a key role within a large, complex, multi-entity group environment. The position offers significant exposure to group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and senior stakeholder management.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>In this role you will:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of financial reporting across multiple UK entities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to UK management and international stakeholders.</li><li>Lead the monthly management reporting and reforecasting process, including detailed variance analysis and ensuring submissions are delivered within stringent group deadlines.</li><li>Oversee multiple P&Ls and balance sheet areas, ensuring strong financial control and accuracy across the entities.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations, analyse movements and ensure any issues are identified and resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee WIP, house costs, accruals, journals and other key areas of financial accounting, ensuring your team are managing these effectively.</li><li>Manage cash forecasting, FX reporting and cost management across the business.</li><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, providing guidance, oversight and support across their respective P&Ls. The role will be focused on managing and reviewing the team rather than being a hands-on preparer.</li><li>Manage relationships with the UK and overseas Shared Service Centre team, providing clear direction and ensuring agreed deliverables, journals and reporting requirements are completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Oversee the statutory and group audit processes, working closely with external auditors, the Shared Service Centre and wider agency teams to ensure all requirements are delivered within strict deadlines.</li><li>Review financial statements and support the delivery of statutory and group reporting requirements across the UK entities.</li><li>Oversee tax and regulatory submissions, including VAT, corporation tax-related reporting, PSA, ONS submissions and other HMRC and UK Government requirements.</li><li>Review and approve relevant submissions prepared by the Shared Service Centre, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified accountant.</li><li>Previous Financial Controller, Financial Accounting, Group Accounting or similar experience within a large, complex organisation.</li><li>Strong financial accounting background with excellent technical accounting knowledge and a strong understanding of IFRS.</li><li>Experience working across multiple entities, ideally within a group environment with exposure to consolidations and group reporting.</li><li>Experience working within a large organisation where there are stringent reporting deadlines, complex structures and multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Previous team management experience.</li><li>We are open to candidates who have trained in practice and subsequently moved into industry, as well as those who have trained directly within industry. </li><li>Advertising experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li><li>US GAAP and SOX experience would be advantageous but is not essential.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Here's what's waiting for you</strong></p><ul><li>£85,000-£100,000 salary plus benefits.</li><li>Hybrid working-3 days per week in the office.</li><li>The opportunity to join a major global advertising group.</li><li>Significant exposure to complex, multi-entity financial reporting and group processes.</li><li>Responsibility for a large, established finance team.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across both the UK and international finance functions.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why this role could be your next move</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants to step into a genuinely complex Financial Controller position within a large international organisation. You'll be working across multiple entities, dealing with demanding reporting deadlines, group reporting, consolidations, IFRS, financial controls and a wide range of senior stakeholders.</p><p>The business is particularly interested in candidates who understand the complexity that comes with working for a large organisation. This is not a straightforward single-entity Financial Controller position; you will be operating within a sizeable international group with multiple entities, significant reporting requirements, shared service centres and tight monthly and quarterly deadlines.</p><p>Advertising or agency experience would be a major advantage, but the priority is someone who has already worked within a large, complex organisation and is comfortable operating in a highly controlled and deadline-driven environment.</p><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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMTM2MjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are exclusively partnering with a global FinTech firm in London to recruit an immediately available, qualified Interim Accountant for an initial 6-month contract.</p><p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Qualified interim Accountant to join their finance team for a period of 6 months.</p><p>In this role you will be responsible for assisting our client with the following duties: </p><ul><li>Support the monthly and quarterly financial close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, expense accruals, and prepaid amortisations.</li><li>Perform P&L and balance sheet variance analyses and provide explanations to global accounting leadership.</li><li>Fixed Assets Accounting: Manage capitalisation, depreciation, and retirement of fixed assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Review capital expenditure accounts and ensure accurate classification and documentation.</li><li>Work closely with the Global Accounts Payable and Accounting teams in New York and London. Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audit requests.</li><li>Execute accounting controls in line with SOX requirements and maintain supporting documentation.</li><li>Participate in global accounting transformation initiatives, including automation and reporting enhancements using tools such as Alteryx and Tableau.</li><li>Ad Hoc and Reporting Support:</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful Interim Accountant will be a qualified ACA, ACCA or CA with a strong monthly reporting background. You'll be comfortable operating across multiple entities, managing complex reporting requirements and hitting the ground running in a fast-paced environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You must be immediate or on a 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. </p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client is a global FinTech firm who offers flexible working as the opportunity to join an established global finance team, supporting the month-end and quarterly close, technical accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities.</p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This interim Accountant role will be paying £375-425 per day dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4zNDkwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) based in Cirencester.</p><p>Hybrid working from Cirencester based office , full time hours.</p><p>Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for your next opportunity?</p><p>We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, supporting both internal stakeholders and suppliers while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.</p><p>Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.</p><p>Maintain and reconcile supplier accounts within the purchase ledger.</p><p>Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.</p><p>Process purchase orders in line with company procedures.</p><p>Assist with bi-monthly payment runs.</p><p>Process employee expenses</p><p>Maintain and update supplier records and account information.</p><p>Review supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.</p><p>Ensure invoices are coded correctly and authorised appropriately.</p><p>Manage a shared Accounts Payable inbox.</p><p>Update and reconcile the cash book.</p><p>Support Accounts Payable activities for a sister company remotely.</p><p>Assist with month-end processes including accruals and bank reconciliations.</p><p>Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.</p><p>Support internal and external audit requirements.</p><p>Provide general finance administration support as required.</p><p>About You</p><p>To be successful in this role, you will have:</p><p>Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant position.</p><p>Experience using Sage or a similar ERP/accounting system.</p><p>Strong Microsoft Excel skills.</p><p>Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.</p><p>A methodical approach with high levels of accuracy.</p><p>Strong organisational and time-management skills.</p><p>The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.</p><p>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci40MzY5OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a Portsmouth based organisation to recruit an Interim Finance Manager for up to 3 months.</p><p>Based on site in the Porstmouth area.</p><p>CIMA/ACCA or QBE.</p><p>As Finance Manager you will strengthen month-end, statutory and compliance accounting processes, ensuring that financial reporting, reconciliations and regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>Key responsibilities</p><p>* Support and deliver month-end close processes and reporting timetables.</p><p>* Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>* Record and reconcile daily income and deferred income balances.</p><p>* Prepare and submit VAT returns, including Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) tracking and adjustments, and review VAT journals.</p><p>* Apply UK Charities SORP accounting requirements for the Trust and UK GAAP (FRS 102) requirements for the subsidiary.</p><p>* Support implementation and ongoing compliance with the revised FRS 102 lease accounting requirements (Section 20).</p><p>* Reconcile the fixed asset register to the balance sheet.</p><p> </p><p>* Prepare customer invoices and support credit control processes where required.</p><p> </p><p>* Work collaboratively with the finance team, senior leadership team and other departments across the organisation.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42MzQ5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:</p><ul><li>Support project accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Drive process improvements across the finance function, identifying opportunities to streamline and enhance existing procedures.</li><li>Review and improve reporting and intercompany processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Assist with month-end close and the preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and Profit & Loss accounts.</li><li>Review and analyse group reporting packs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial information.</li><li>Manage audit requests, providing supporting documentation and responding to queries.</li><li>Support financial information requests from the Private Equity (PE) house, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.</li><li>Assist with due diligence requests, collating relevant financial data and supporting documentation.</li><li>Provide historical financial information and analysis to support business requirements and ad hoc requests.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification) and will ideally have experience within an SME environment. You will ideally have experience within a PE backed business and have strong excel skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a growing travel firm based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £350 - £450 per day dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC45Nzc5OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Support monthly and annual group consolidations.</li><li>Manage month-end close and journals for head office and holding entities.</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.</li><li>Prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules under IFRS and FRS 102.</li><li>Support board reporting, management accounts and covenant reporting.</li><li>Assist with tax compliance and liaise with external tax advisers.</li><li>Integrate acquired entities into group reporting.</li><li>Improve consolidation processes, controls and documentation.</li><li>Support ad hoc finance projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Financial accountant will be qualified. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Tech Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>These temporary Financial Accountant will be paying circa £350-£400 per day, dependant on experience.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjM3MjYxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with an established company in Cirencester to recruit a detail-oriented Part-Time Finance Assistant<strong> </strong>to support their finance team. The role will predominantly support with accounts payable tasks such as invoice processing, preparing payment runs, supplier reconciliations and other adhoc duties. The Part-Time Finance Assistant role will be ideal for someone that has proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience that is keen to add value and be a good team player. The salary is up to £30,000 (full-time equivalent) plus a number of benefits and it is 25 hours a week, across 5 days on site. </p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>The main duties of the Part-Time Finance Assistant role will consist of: </p><p> </p><ul><li>Processing invoices; match, batch and code.</li><li>Assist with preparing and processing payment runs.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.</li><li>Dealing with queries.</li><li>Support month-end accounts payable activities.</li><li>Assist with other administrative and finance tasks as needed.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Must have proven accounts payable/purchase ledger experience</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organisational and time management skills</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage priorities</li><li>Competent user of Excel; familiar with lookups and pivot tables</li><li>Strong communication skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£28,000 - £30,000 (full-time equivalent) </li><li>Part-time hours; 25 a week, across 5 days (9AM - 2PM)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Summer and Christmas party</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/cGF0cmljay5jaHVuZy4wNzg5Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Role:</strong></p><p>Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Finance Manager to assist them for 3-6 months. You will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li data-section-id="1gjkhmn" data-start="0" data-end="91">Own month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting and strong financial controls</li><li data-section-id="13e7faq" data-start="92" data-end="185">Prepare monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and commentary</li><li data-end="250" data-section-id="1nxnnuq" data-start="186">Reconcile key balance sheet accounts and investigate variances</li><li data-start="251" data-section-id="gaafk3" data-end="308">Support budgeting, forecasting and management reporting</li><li data-end="361" data-section-id="1acd113" data-start="309">Identify financial risks, opportunities and trends</li><li data-end="418" data-start="362" data-section-id="h8rnl7">Oversee day-to-day finance operations and payment runs</li><li data-section-id="722sv8" data-start="419" data-end="489">Monitor cash flow and ensure effective, documented finance processes</li><li data-start="490" data-section-id="1qodsem" data-end="536">Prepare and submit VAT and other tax returns</li><li data-section-id="v0qj9m" data-start="537" data-end="587">Support audits, year-end and statutory reporting</li><li data-start="588" data-section-id="1dj3ejp" data-end="655">Maintain relationships with auditors, banks and external advisers</li><li data-section-id="1f3g4wx" data-start="656" data-end="737">Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements</li><li data-end="830" data-is-last-node="" data-section-id="1q856fb" data-start="738">Provide financial analysis and support to stakeholders to aid planning and decision-making</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><p>The successful, temporary Finance Manager will either be hands on and have great technical skills. </p><p>You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.</p><p><strong>Client:</strong></p><p>Our client are a leading Construction Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><p>This temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £300-£325 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience.</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/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjAwNzA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Deputy Data Protection Officer | Remote (1 day per month in the office) | England (London)</strong></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-known national organisation to recruit a Deputy Data Protection Officer. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping and maintaining a robust data protection framework while working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.</p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>You'll support and deputise for the Data Protection Officer, providing expert advice on data protection and information rights matters. You'll help embed privacy by design, manage compliance processes, support breach investigations, and ensure the organisation continues to meet its statutory obligations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong></p><ul><li>Lead the handling of information rights requests and related enquiries.</li><li>Provide practical data protection advice to stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li>Support data breach management and incident investigations.</li><li>Review and advise on DPIAs, privacy risk assessments, data sharing agreements, and processing activities.</li><li>Maintain compliance records, retention schedules, and data protection policies.</li><li>Deliver guidance, awareness, and training initiatives to promote a strong data protection culture.</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For </strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA, PECR, and related legislation.</li><li>Experience providing privacy and data protection advice in a compliance-focused environment.</li><li>Previous involvement in managing DSARs and information rights requests.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>Data protection certifications would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply? </strong></p><ul><li>Meaningful work with real organisational impact</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working</li><li>Collaborative and supportive culture</li><li>Opportunity to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Ongoing professional development and career growth</li></ul><p>Interested? Apply now or send me a direct message for a confidential discussion.</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/RXJpay5Pc21hbi4yMDkwMS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Robert Half have partnered with a UK-based workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office spaces. They are investing in a new AI and transformation function focused on building the data, semantic and agentic platforms that will support AI-powered business workflows across the organisation.</p><p>This is an opportunity for a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to join at an early stage on an initial 6-month contract, playing a key role in developing the organisation's data capabilities, with a particular focus on Fabric IQ. The role will be highly consultative, working closely with teams across the business to understand their requirements, shape technical solutions and take ideas from concept through to production.</p><p><strong>Role</strong></p><ul><li>The Data Engineer will engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, identify challenges and translate business needs into technical solutions.</li><li>Lead discovery sessions and provide consultative guidance on how Microsoft Fabric and Fabric IQ can support business objectives.</li><li>Drive the design and implementation of Fabric IQ solutions, including ontologies, semantic representations and business context modelling.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage Fabric IQ to enhance analytics, AI-driven insights and decision-making.</li><li>Design, develop and optimise scalable data pipelines, integrations and data engineering solutions within Microsoft Fabric.</li><li>Work across key Fabric components, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, OneLake and Dataflows Gen2.</li><li>Ensure solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with data governance and quality standards.</li><li>Own end-to-end solution delivery, from requirements gathering through to implementation, documentation and knowledge transfer.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The Data Engineer will have proven experience working as a Data Engineer, with strong hands-on expertise in Microsoft Fabric.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Fabric IQ, including an understanding of ontologies, business semantics and how to connect data with business context.</li><li>Demonstrable experience delivering end-to-end data engineering solutions within a consultancy or business-facing environment.</li><li>Strong technical skills in SQL, Python and ETL/ELT development.</li><li>Experience working with Microsoft Fabric components, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory and OneLake.</li><li>Solid understanding of modern data architectures, data modelling and data warehousing principles.</li><li>Experience integrating data from multiple systems and sources.</li><li>Understanding of semantic modelling, knowledge representation and AI-enabled data solutions.</li><li>Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements-gathering capabilities.</li><li>Ability to understand complex business challenges and translate them into practical technical solutions.</li><li>Experience with Power BI, Azure data services and data governance would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>Well-established UK business operating across workplace design, build, architecture and consultancy</li><li>They have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality office environments</li><li>They are now investing in AI, data and technology to support the next phase of growth and transformation</li><li>Hybrid working - central London based</li><li>6 month initial contract</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & 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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjc4OTQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="314" data-start="146"><strong data-end="196" data-start="146">Job Title: Assistant Accountant </strong><br / data-end="199" data-start="196"><strong data-start="199" data-end="212">Location:</strong> St Albans (Office-Based Full time with flexibility and Hybrid once probation passed)<br data-start="237" data-end="240" /><strong data-end="251" data-start="240">Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £40,000<br / data-end="272" data-start="269"><strong data-start="272" data-end="314">Exclusively partnered with Robert Half</strong></p><h3 data-end="340" data-start="321"><strong data-end="340" data-start="325">The Company</strong></h3><p data-start="342" data-end="507">Robert Half is exclusively partnering with a rapidly growing international business with headquarters in Australia and expanding operations across the UK and Europe.</p><p data-start="509" data-end="848">The UK operation is in an exciting phase of growth, having recently opened a brand-new office in St Albans. </p><p data-end="1254" data-start="1137">This is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where collaboration, adaptability, and a hands-on approach are key.</p><h3 data-start="1261" data-end="1277"><strong data-end="1277" data-start="1265">The Role</strong></h3><p data-start="1279" data-end="1530">This is a broad and hands-on Assistant Accountant role supporting both the UK and German entities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Directors, and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations as the business scales.</p><p data-start="1532" data-end="1693">This position offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance, making it ideal for someone looking to develop within a growing international business.</p><h3 data-end="1728" data-start="1700"><strong data-start="1704" data-end="1728">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3><ul data-start="1730" data-end="2593"><li data-start="1730" data-end="1861">Support month-end close activities, including journals (accruals, prepayments, reclasses, FX) and maintaining the close process</li><li data-end="1974" data-start="1862">Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (accruals, prepayments, VAT, bank, and clearing accounts)</li><li data-start="1975" data-end="2072">Assist with accounts payable processes, including payment runs and tracking outstanding items</li><li data-start="2073" data-end="2156">Support UK VAT return preparation, including data extraction and reconciliation</li><li data-end="2246" data-start="2157">Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related accounts in collaboration with HR</li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2326">Assist with OPEX review and cost coding to ensure accuracy and completeness</li><li data-end="2412" data-start="2327">Support intercompany reconciliations and recharge processes across UK and Germany</li><li data-start="2413" data-end="2511">Act as a key finance contact for day-to-day operational queries (vendors, logistics, payments)</li><li data-start="2512" data-end="2593">Contribute to process improvements in a growing and evolving finance function</li></ul><h3 data-end="2625" data-start="2600"><strong data-end="2625" data-start="2604">Candidate Profile</strong></h3><ul data-start="2627" data-end="3227"><li data-start="2627" data-end="2734">1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role (Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant level)</li><li data-end="2821" data-start="2735">Studying towards or interested in pursuing an accounting qualification (desirable)</li><li data-end="2874" data-start="2822">Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail</li><li data-end="2939" data-start="2875">Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Navision (advantageous)</li><li data-start="2940" data-end="3006">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment</li><li data-start="3007" data-end="3092">Strong communication and interpersonal skills - cultural fit and attitude are key</li><li data-start="3093" data-end="3174">Hands-on, proactive, and willing to get involved in all areas of the business</li><li data-end="3227" data-start="3175">Able to commute to St Albans (office-based role)</li></ul><h3 data-start="3234" data-end="3252"><strong data-end="3252" data-start="3238">Why Apply?</strong></h3><ul data-end="3547" data-start="3254"><li data-start="3254" data-end="3296">Exclusive opportunity with Robert Half</li><li data-end="3368" data-start="3297">Join a business in a high-growth phase with strong future potential</li><li data-end="3435" data-start="3369">Broad, hands-on role with exposure to international operations</li><li data-end="3506" data-start="3436">Work closely with senior leadership in a small, collaborative team</li><li data-end="3547" data-start="3507">Brand-new, modern office environment</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNzk1OTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Robert Half Technology are assisting a market-leading threat intelligence organisation to recruit a Privacy & Data Security Engineer on a 2-year temporary contract basis. Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Role</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will lead the technical implementation of the organisation's global privacy and data security strategy, embedding Privacy by Design principles across data processing environments and customer-facing systems.</li><li>Design and implement a comprehensive Data Ring-Fencing control framework, ensuring sensitive data is appropriately partitioned, protected and governed.</li><li>Define and enforce logical and physical separation controls for high-sensitivity data, including PII, PCI and intellectual property.</li><li>Establish secure data-sharing mechanisms, including Data Clean Rooms and controlled data pathways, enabling analysis while minimising privacy and exposure risks.</li><li>Work closely with Engineering, DevOps, Cloud and Data teams to implement micro-segmentation, IAM and granular access controls across technical environments.</li><li>Embed automated privacy and security controls into system architecture, CI/CD pipelines and data processing workflows.</li><li>Implement and manage privacy-preserving technologies including tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Develop technical controls and safeguards to support compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA and emerging data residency and data sovereignty requirements.</li><li>Establish appropriate monitoring, control testing and evidence mechanisms to demonstrate ongoing adherence to privacy and security requirements.</li><li>Develop enforcement blueprints, audit templates, evidence logs and control documentation to support internal audits and external certifications, including SOC 2 and ISO 27001.</li><li>Maintain a Control Rationale framework, documenting how technical configurations and security controls map to applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Work closely with Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders to translate regulatory and privacy requirements into practical technical controls.</li><li>Support the governance and management of exceptions to ring-fencing and data protection controls.</li><li>Develop and deliver role-specific guidance and training for developers, data scientists and other technical teams on secure data handling and privacy protocols.</li><li>Keep abreast of developments in privacy engineering, data security, cloud security, threat intelligence and data sovereignty, continuously improving the organisation's control environment.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>The Privacy & Data Security Engineer will have 3+ years' experience in Privacy Engineering, Data Security, Cloud Infrastructure Security or a closely related discipline.</li><li>Strong understanding of privacy-by-design principles and the technical implementation of data protection controls.</li><li>Good knowledge of GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, data residency and data sovereignty, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into technical solutions.</li><li>Experience with IAM, micro-segmentation, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) technologies.</li><li>Practical experience with privacy-preserving technologies such as tokenisation, hashing, salting, de-identification and differential privacy.</li><li>Experience working with AWS, Azure and/or GCP, including native identity, access control and network segmentation capabilities.</li><li>Familiarity with modern data platforms and orchestration technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks and Airflow.</li><li>Experience working within cybersecurity, threat intelligence or security-focused environments would be highly advantageous.</li><li>Understanding of Data Clean Rooms and secure data-sharing architectures would be beneficial.</li><li>Experience producing technical control documentation, audit evidence and compliance artefacts for frameworks such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2.</li><li>Relevant qualifications such as CIPT, CIPM, CISSP or CISM would be advantageous.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex privacy and security concepts clearly to Legal, Privacy, Product, Engineering and Security stakeholders.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively across technical and governance functions.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Company</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Market-leading threat intelligence organisation with offices in London</li><li>2-year temporary contract</li><li>Hybrid working - London, 2-3 days per week</li><li>Opportunity to work within a highly security-focused environment at the intersection of privacy engineering, data security and threat intelligence</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Salary & 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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjAwNzUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"> </p> <br><h1 dir="ltr">Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant - TEMP TO PERM</h1><p dir="ltr"><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday<br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Bourton-on-the-Water<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £35,000<br /> <strong>Working pattern:</strong> Office-based, with some flexibility around start and finish times</p><h2 dir="ltr">The Role</h2><p dir="ltr">We are looking for an organised and detail-focused <strong>Finance & Payroll Accounts Assistant</strong>. The role combines responsibility for accurate weekly payroll preparation with finance, accounts and general administrative support.</p><p dir="ltr">The key focus is compiling, checking and validating employee hours before weekly payroll is processed. This is <strong>not an end-to-end payroll position</strong>; payroll processing, tax and final payroll preparation are handled by an established payroll specialist.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Compile and validate weekly employee hours, including variable hours, pay rates, sickness, holidays and other payroll adjustments.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Review time-recording information and compare reports across multiple systems.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Investigate discrepancies, missing or incorrect information and liaise with managers to resolve issues.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete and correctly allocated ahead of the weekly payroll deadline.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Support Finance with payroll reporting, reconciliations, financial records and general accounts administration.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Handle relevant cash, petty cash and payment administration.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Maintain accurate payroll, financial and employee records, spreadsheets and internal systems.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Respond to payroll, finance and employee queries professionally, working collaboratively with Finance, HR and management.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Provide general administrative support to the wider business as required.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">What We're Looking For</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Previous payroll experience, with a proven understanding of payroll processes and experience collating and/or checking payroll data.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong Excel skills, including confidence working with formulas, checking formula accuracy and analysing spreadsheets.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience analysing data from multiple systems or reports and confidently interrogating information to identify discrepancies or errors.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Understanding of hours worked, pay rates, gross pay, deductions, net pay, holiday, sickness and different working arrangements.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience in basic finance and accounts administration, including maintaining financial records, reconciliations and cash-related queries.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Excellent attention to detail, numerical accuracy and a methodical approach.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Comfortable working to a weekly payroll cycle and fixed deadlines while maintaining accuracy in a busy environment.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deadlines.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Good communication skills and confidence liaising with employees and managers.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">Working Arrangements</h2><p dir="ltr">The position is predominantly <strong>office-based, Monday to Friday</strong>, with some flexibility around start and finish times, provided business requirements and weekly payroll deadlines are met.</p><p dir="ltr">The role works across <strong>Finance, HR and management</strong>, requiring effective communication and collaboration.</p><h2 dir="ltr">Benefits</h2><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Competitive salary up to £35,000.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">20 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Pension scheme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Lifestyle benefits and retail discounts.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Employee Assistance Programme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Career development opportunities.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Option to purchase additional annual leave.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Cycle-to-work scheme.</p></li></ul><h2 dir="ltr">To Be Considered</h2><p dir="ltr">Please email me the following information:</p><ul><li><p dir="ltr">How many years' payroll experience you have.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your level of Excel experience.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your location and how you would travel to Bourton-on-the-Water.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your salary expectations.</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Your availability to start.</p></li></ul><br><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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjQ1MzkzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client is a company that makes professional lighting and control equipment for theatres, concerts, TV studios, and buildings. They operate in the UK, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and is looking for a confident and experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team in London.</p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Finalise Trial Balance</li><li>Review expenses identify anomalies and propose adjustments </li><li>Review various financial reports for accuracy and adherence to accounting guidelines and regulations </li><li>Accumulate and analyses information necessary to support financial statements, reports, and tax returns </li><li>Reconcile inconsistencies</li><li>Create monthly variance reports and other management reporting as needed</li><li>Analyse data and assists in preparation of statements, reports, and VAT returns</li><li>Receive, review, and analyse source information for validity and appropriate approvals</li><li>Responsible for Finance projects involving compliance, adding new offices, implementing HMRC changes, new software etc.</li><li>Preparation of VAT/EC Sales/Intrastat returns</li><li>Prepare returns to office of national statistics & other required reporting</li><li>Assist in preparation of workpapers for audit</li><li>Support the Controller with tasks including</li></ul><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title: </strong>Accountant <br><strong>Salary: </strong>DOE<br>5 days on-site / 9am - 5:30pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Greenford , UB6 0TP<br><ul><li>Quarterly bonus program - based on profitability of company in the quarter</li><li>Holiday entitlement - 20 days/year (pro-rated with a mid-year start) plus all English Bank and Public Holidays. (On completion of three years service an Employee will be entitled to 21 days holiday in each holiday year and on completion of five years service an Employee will be entitled to 23 working days holiday in each holiday year.)</li><li>Pension - auto-enrolls employee at 5% and company adds 4%</li><li>Discretionary retirement bonus</li><li>BUPA - supplement to national healthcare - if employee wants it, company pays the premium, while the employee is responsible to pay the taxes at year end</li></ul><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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDM4NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p> </p><p><strong>Finance Manager | Real Estate| Central London (Hybrid Working) | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus | Permanent Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>⚠️ Due to business requirements, candidates must be immediately available or on a maximum one-month notice period. </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading global real estate and professional services organisation to recruit a Finance Manager to support one of its largest global client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior finance position with responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the EMEA region of a major international client account. The account covers a broad range of real estate services, including leasing, occupier services and project management, providing exposure to a diverse and commercially complex operation.</p><p> </p><p>The successful candidate will take ownership of the EMEA finance function, acting as the key financial liaison between the client and the wider operational team. The role encompasses both client-side and corporate financial responsibilities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, profitability analysis and financial control.</p><p> </p><p>The position offers regular interaction with senior stakeholders across an established global account.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Role</strong></p><ul><li>Take overall responsibility for the finance function supporting the EMEA region of a major global client account.</li><li>Act as the primary finance contact between the client and the wider operational teams, developing strong relationships with senior stakeholders.</li><li>Provide commercial and strategic financial advice to operational leadership, supporting business decisions and the financial performance of the account.</li><li>Work closely with the client's senior finance stakeholders, ensuring financial expectations and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Lead the preparation and delivery of annual budgets and forecasts for the client across EMEA, working closely with operational and client finance teams.</li><li>Take responsibility for the organisation's own budgeting and forecasting requirements for the account, ensuring alignment with wider corporate financial objectives.</li><li>Oversee monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.</li><li>Monitor the financial performance and profitability of the client account, identifying risks, opportunities and areas for improvement.</li><li>Track and report on cost-saving initiatives and financial performance against agreed targets.</li><li>Oversee P&L and balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and integrity across both client and corporate reporting.</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls are maintained, including cash reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and SOX compliance.</li><li>Oversee cash flow reporting and working capital management.</li><li>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements, ensuring financial records and reporting are maintained to a high standard.</li><li>Oversee the timely processing and payment of operating invoices, alongside the management of client receivables and corporate billing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> About You</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li><li>Previous experience in a Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager or similar senior finance position.</li><li>Strong commercial finance experience, with ownership of budgeting, forecasting and financial performance reporting.</li><li>Good understanding of month-end processes, with hands-on involvement in management accounts, P&L reporting, balance sheet reviews and monthly variance analysis.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to understand account profitability, analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insight to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior clients and operational leadership, acting as a trusted finance business partner.</li><li>Good understanding of financial controls, cash flow and balance sheet management.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>🤝</strong><strong> What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000-£90,000 base salary.</li><li>Hybrid working, with access to both the client's offices and the organisation's Central London offices.</li><li>Senior finance responsibility across a major global client account.</li><li>Exposure to international operations and senior stakeholders across EMEA.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>💼</strong><strong> Why Join This Business</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior finance position within a globally recognised real estate and professional services organisation, supporting one of its largest international client accounts.</p><p> </p><p>The role offers considerable breadth, combining client-facing finance responsibilities with wider corporate financial management. You'll have oversight of the EMEA finance function, working closely with senior client stakeholders and operational leadership across multiple service lines, including leasing, occupier services and projects.</p><p> </p><p>With responsibility for both client and corporate budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting, this is a commercially focused position offering genuine ownership of the financial performance of a large, complex international account.</p><p> </p><p>It's an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to step into a senior role with significant stakeholder exposure, team leadership responsibility and an international remit.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuODQ4ODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p class="isSelectedEnd">JAVA DEVELOPER - JVM</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Location: Central London<br />Working Pattern: Hybrid 1-2 days in the office and the rest from home! <br />Employment Type: Permanent<br />Sector: Financial Services</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">THE OPPORTUNITY</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are working with a high-growth financial services technology scale-up that is entering an exciting phase of expansion.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Java Developer with strong JVM knowledge to join a growing engineering team and take on a genuine technical challenge. You will work on high-performance, scalable systems while contributing to the continued development of the company's technology platform.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will be technically strong, commercially aware and motivated by the opportunity to work within a fast-paced scale-up environment.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Design, develop and maintain high-performance Java applications.</li><li>Work extensively with the JVM and contribute to application performance and scalability.</li><li>Develop and optimise distributed, highly available systems.</li><li>Investigate and resolve complex technical and performance issues.</li><li>Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions.</li><li>Write clean, maintainable and robust production-quality code.</li><li>Work closely with other engineers, product teams and technical stakeholders.</li><li>Contribute to engineering standards, best practices and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support the evolution and scaling of the technology platform as the business grows.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Strong commercial Java development experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of the JVM and Java runtime environment.</li><li>Experience developing high-performance or distributed systems.</li><li>Strong understanding of concurrency, memory management and application performance.</li><li>Experience with modern software development practices and CI/CD.</li><li>Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.</li><li>Financial Services experience is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience working within a high-growth or scale-up environment would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and communication skills.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">WHAT'S ON OFFER</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Opportunity to join a high-growth financial services technology scale-up.</li><li>Genuine opportunity to take on a new technical challenge.</li><li>Hybrid working from a Central London office.</li><li>Permanent position.</li><li>Opportunity to make a significant contribution as the technology function continues to scale.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd">Applicants must have existing UK work rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">INTERVIEW PROCESS</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Fast-moving interview process for suitable candidates.</p><p>APPLY NOW</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/dG9ueS5rb3lyYXR0eS43MjQzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 3 []">We are currently working with an established and growing technology services business to recruit an experienced Financial Controller to join its finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, lead an established team and play a key role in supporting the wider business.</p><p>Reporting into senior leadership, you will manage a team of three accountants, ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, maintaining strong financial controls and providing accurate, timely financial information to support business decisions.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead, manage and develop a team of three accountants, providing guidance, support and ongoing performance management.</li><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all financial processes.</li><li>Take ownership of the month-end and year-end financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial reports and performance analysis.</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger activities.</li><li>Maintain robust financial controls, processes and procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and tax regulations.</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders, providing financial insight and supporting commercial decision-making.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and operational efficiency.</li><li>Liaise with external auditors, advisors and other key stakeholders as required.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are looking for a confident and hands-on Financial Controller who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with effective people management and commercial awareness.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant status (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management position.</li><li>Experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Strong knowledge of month-end, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Excellent financial reporting and analytical skills.</li><li>A strong understanding of financial controls, processes and compliance.</li><li>The ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the ability to identify improvements and drive efficiencies.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li></ul><h3> </h3><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNTE0NDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are supporting a fast-paced global financial services organisation in the appointment of an experienced Vulnerability Analyst to join a growing security function on an initial 12-month day rate contract.</p><p>This role will play a key part in identifying, assessing, prioritising, and coordinating the remediation of security vulnerabilities across a complex technology estate. You will act as the bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating vulnerability findings into actionable remediation plans and ensuring risks are effectively managed.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The Vulnerability Analyst will conduct threat and vulnerability assessments to identify security risks across the environment.</li><li>Analyse and prioritise vulnerabilities based on risk, business impact, and remediation complexity.</li><li>Coordinate and develop remediation plans with infrastructure, engineering, and operational teams.</li><li>Perform vulnerability scanning activities and validate remediation efforts.</li><li>Work closely with technical teams to implement security patches and updates.</li><li>Investigate vulnerabilities impacting operating systems, software packages, libraries, and infrastructure components.</li><li>Support the standardisation and optimisation of vulnerability management processes and workflows.</li><li>Develop and maintain vulnerability reporting, tracking, and remediation metrics.</li><li>Translate complex technical findings into clear and actionable recommendations for business stakeholders.</li><li>Promote security awareness and best practices across the organisation.</li><li>Support security hardening initiatives and preventative security controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>The Vulnerability Analyst will have 3+ years' experience within Vulnerability Management, Threat & Vulnerability Analysis, or a related Cyber Security discipline.</li><li>Hands-on experience with vulnerability management platforms such as Rapid7.</li><li>Strong understanding of vulnerability assessment, risk prioritisation, and remediation practices.</li><li>Experience managing vulnerabilities throughout their lifecycle from identification through to remediation and reporting.</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.</li><li>Experience producing detailed findings, remediation recommendations, and status reporting.</li><li>Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise activities based on business risk.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, analysis, and reporting using pivot tables and large datasets.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Experience:</strong></p><p>As the scope of the team continues to expand, candidates with broader infrastructure and operating systems experience will be of particular interest.</p><p>Experience in any of the following would be highly advantageous:</p><ul><li>Supporting and administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.</li><li>Managing Linux packages and repositories.</li><li>Coordinating operating system patching and upgrade programmes.</li><li>Investigating vulnerabilities affecting operating systems, kernels, software packages, and libraries.</li><li>Working within Unix/Linux-based environments.</li><li>Infrastructure, systems administration, or platform engineering experience alongside vulnerability management responsibilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Contract:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive day rate</li><li>Inside IR35</li><li>Hybrid working - Central London</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/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjkzODE4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting a Payroll Manager on behalf of a Large Outsourced Services Provider with offices in Milton Keynes.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As Payroll Manager you will support the Finance Teams during an exciting period of growth to manage all payroll activities on behalf of clients whilst managing a small team. Day to day duties will consist of:</p><ul><li>End-to-end processing of company payrolls including processing BACS/Faster Payments and pensions payments.</li><li>Payroll administration including filing, setting up new starters, HMRC tax codes and student loan updates</li></ul><ul><li>Termination payment calculations</li><li>P11Ds</li><li>Process increases and calculation of back pay</li><li>Month end RTI submissions</li><li>Support any required system updates, parallel runs, migrations, reconciliation and implementations</li><li>Regular reports to Senior Finance</li></ul><p>Your Profile</p><p>You will be an experienced Senior Payroll individual who has ideally lead teams and has experience within a multi-site/multi entity business ideally from a Bureau setting or similar who is able to work at a fast pace and with the ability to work both internally and externally with stakeholders.</p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>Role of Payroll Manager in Milton Keynes is working 5 days a week in the office with some flexibility and offering a salary of £40-50K.</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/RGVhbi5QdWxsZW4uMjc4MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Legal Counsel</strong></p><p><strong>Energy infrastructure firm</strong></p><p><strong>6 month fixed term contract</strong></p><p><strong>London (Hybrid working)</strong></p><p><strong>£100K-£115K</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><ul><li>Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements including supplier agreements, agreements governing the delivery and maintenance of the company's IT systems and services, consultancy agreements and agreements with energy trading companies</li><li>Providing legal support in relation to grid connection arrangements, property instruments and land access arrangements</li><li>Advising in regard to O&M and EPC contracts, support and repair contracts required for ongoing maintenance and repair of the asset, and supporting new small-scale construction projects.</li><li>Assisting with the management of external legal counsel and management of ongoing disputes and litigation</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified solicitor</li><li>Commercial legal experience in engineering, construction or energy.</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/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjMxMTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" dir="auto" data-end="411" data-start="159">Robert Half Technology are assisting a leading AI Platform consultancy based in London to recruit a Salesforce Functional Lead on a 3-6 month contract basis, with an ASAP start. 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requirements.</li><li data-start="1678" data-section-id="1fph8hq" data-end="1796">Mentor and coach junior Salesforce consultants, helping to develop capability and future talent within the team.</li><li data-section-id="1ngk9dd" data-end="1933" data-start="1797">Support the pre-sales function by identifying potential opportunities and contributing Salesforce expertise to future engagements.</li><li data-start="1934" data-end="2006" data-section-id="1wgkab6">Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel when required.</li></ul><p data-end="2019" dir="auto" data-start="2008"><strong data-end="2019" data-start="2008">Profile</strong></p><ul data-start="2021" data-end="3507"><li data-section-id="354xcr" data-end="2171" data-start="2021">The Salesforce Functional Lead will have 5+ years of Salesforce project delivery experience, ideally covering the full implementation lifecycle.</li><li data-section-id="12f8l0f" data-end="2254" data-start="2172">Strong functional Salesforce expertise 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data-start="3509">Company</strong></p><ul data-end="3760" data-start="3522"><li data-section-id="1qqa5g" data-end="3575" data-start="3522">Leading AI Platform consultancy based in London</li><li data-section-id="1n27mpc" data-end="3648" data-start="3576">Client-facing Salesforce transformation and implementation environment</li><li data-start="3649" data-section-id="14aquqk" data-end="3700">Collaborative and technically focused consultancy</li><li data-start="3701" data-end="3760" data-section-id="1yt8wx3">Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the London office</li></ul><p data-start="3762" dir="auto" data-end="3783"><strong data-start="3762" data-end="3783">Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p dir="auto" data-end="3879" data-start="3785">The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><ul data-is-last-node="" data-start="3881" data-is-only-node="" data-end="3971"><li data-end="3905" data-section-id="17sy5uk" data-start="3881">3-6 month 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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/QWxmaWUuUm93ZXR0LjQ1MTk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20.0pt;">Contract - IT Technician </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Competitive Day rate</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Location: on site Hybrid working</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Start: ASAP</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Based in Didcot</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">The Opportunity</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused IT Service Desk Analyst to provide short-term cover for a busy internal IT team.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a hands-on, varied service desk role where the priority will be keeping tickets moving, resolving day-to-day technical issues and ensuring a consistently high standard of IT support for colleagues across the business.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">The successful candidate will be approachable, proactive and confident communicating with users at all levels, with the ability to troubleshoot common IT issues and escalate more complex problems where necessary.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Key Responsibilities</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Acting as the first point of contact for internal IT support queries.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Logging, managing and resolving service desk tickets, ensuring issues are dealt with promptly.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Providing 1st line and some 2nd line technical support.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting Microsoft Office 365 administration and troubleshooting.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Carrying out remote troubleshooting and resolving common technical issues.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Building and configuring machines for new and existing users.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Providing on-site support for AV-related issues, including meeting room and equipment troubleshooting.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting general hardware, software and connectivity issues.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintaining excellent customer service and keeping users updated on progress.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Escalating more complex technical issues when required.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If you are interested apply as soon as possible.</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/c2FtLmJvc2NvbGV5LjA2Njc0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Commercial Director | Energy & Infrastructure | Central London or Leeds (Hybrid Working) | Up to £140,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a rapidly growing energy and decarbonisation business operating across complex infrastructure, engineering and building services projects throughout the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The business works extensively across the public sector, including healthcare, universities and other complex live environments, and is entering an important period of growth and transformation.</p><p> </p><p>This is a senior leadership opportunity reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team. You'll lead the Commercial, Procurement and Document Control functions, while playing a key role in strengthening commercial capability, improving processes and governance, and supporting the continued growth of the business.</p><p> </p><p><strong>📊</strong><strong> About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>As Commercial Director, you'll lead a sizeable team, with four direct reports, and act as a key commercial partner to the wider leadership team.</p><p> </p><p>The business has grown quickly, and the processes and structures across the Commercial function now need to develop in line with the scale and complexity of the projects being delivered. <strong>This role will therefore have a strong transformation and process improvement focus</strong>, with the opportunity to build a more mature, consistent and commercially controlled function.</p><p> </p><p>Day-to-day, you'll:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Lead and develop the Commercial, Procurement and Document Control teams, creating greater accountability, consistency and capability across the function.<br /> * Partner closely with Operations as a trusted commercial adviser throughout the project lifecycle.<br /> * Own commercial, contractual and supply-chain risk across a complex project portfolio.<br /> * Lead the transformation of commercial processes, governance, controls and ways of working.<br /> * Improve project profitability, forecasting accuracy and cash generation.<br /> * Lead major client and supplier negotiations, including complex contractual arrangements.<br /> * Provide commercial guidance across NEC4, JCT and bespoke contracts.<br /> * Oversee commercial disputes, claims and contractual risk where required.<br /> * Develop a strategic procurement function, strengthening supplier relationships and delivering greater value from the supply chain.<br /> * Work closely with Finance and systems teams to improve commercial reporting, processes and ERP integration.<br /> * Build the commercial structures, processes and accountability required to support the next stage of business growth.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>📋</strong><strong> What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Significant senior commercial experience within construction or building services.<br /> * Strong principal contractor experience, ideally from a Tier 1 construction or M&E environment.<br /> * Strong knowledge of NEC4 and JCT contracts.<br /> * Proven experience managing commercial, contractual, operational and supply-chain risk.<br /> <strong>* Demonstrable experience of transformation and process improvement within a growing or changing organisation.</strong><br /> * A track record of improving commercial performance, governance, processes and accountability.<br /> * Experience leading and developing commercial teams.<br /> * A hands-on, commercially sharp approach, with the confidence to challenge the business and make decisions.<br /> * Strong understanding of the commercial and operational complexities of project-led businesses.<br /> * Comfortable operating in a lean environment where you are expected to build, improve and deliver rather than rely on a large support structure.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>🤝 <strong>Here's What's Waiting for You</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Up to £140,000 base salary.<br /> * Hybrid working from either London or Leeds.<br /> * Approximately three days per week in the office.<br /> * Direct exposure to the Managing Director and Senior Leadership Team.<br /> * Leadership responsibility for a large team across Commercial, Procurement and Document Control.<br /> * Genuine ownership of the commercial transformation agenda.<br /> * The opportunity to shape processes, governance and commercial capability within a growing business.<br /> * Exposure to significant public-sector energy and infrastructure projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is far more than a traditional Commercial Director role.The business has grown rapidly, and the next stage of its development requires stronger commercial foundations, more consistent processes and greater accountability across the function.</p><p> </p><p>You'll have the opportunity to build that capability rather than simply inherit an established structure. Working closely with Operations and the wider leadership team, you'll shape how the Commercial function operates, improve commercial governance and help the business respond effectively to the increasing scale and complexity of its projects.</p><p> </p><p>For an experienced Commercial Director, Head of Commercial or Senior Commercial Manager ready to step up, this offers the opportunity to combine strategic influence with genuine hands-on responsibility and make a tangible impact on the commercial maturity of a growing energy and infrastructure business.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjYyMzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">