<p class="x12ofw9d">Robert Half Finance and Accounting are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Manager to join an established manufacturing business based in Gloucester for a minimum of 6 months, potentially up to 12 months.</p><p class="x12ofw9d">This is a hands-on role, for an experienced finance professional with previous industry experience, strong management accounting skills and a proven ability to lead and develop a finance team.</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Duration: </strong>Minimum 6 months, with potential to 12 months </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Money: </strong>£50,000 - £60,000 (DOE)</p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Location: </strong>Gloucester, office based </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Manager </p><p class="x12ofw9d"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Lead, manage and develop the finance team, overseeing day-to-day activities</li><li>Oversee the preparation and production of monthly management accounts</li><li>Review financial results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and provide meaningful commentary on performance</li><li>Support the month-end close process</li><li>Monitor costs, margins and operational performance, with a particular focus on manufacturing-related financial metrics</li><li>Work closely with operational and senior management teams</li><li>Ensure robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the finance function</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Proven experience in a Finance Manager or similar senior management accounting role</li><li>Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is essential</li><li>Experience of producing and reviewing monthly management accounts</li><li>Previous experience line managing, motivating and developing a finance team.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running </li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fully qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience candidates will be considered, depending on relevant experience</li></ul><h2 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb"> </h2><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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjgxODcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Ready to take ownership of financial reporting and have a genuine influence on how a finance function operates?</p><p>Robert Half are working with an established, growing UK healthcare group to recruit a Financial Reporting Manager. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business operating in an interesting and evolving sector, taking ownership of its financial reporting, strengthening financial controls and helping drive improvements across the wider finance function.</p><p>Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has accurate, meaningful financial information to support decision-making, while providing technical leadership and developing the capability of the wider team.</p><p>This isn't a role where you'll simply be overseeing the numbers. You'll have the opportunity to shape processes, challenge existing ways of working and work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p><h3>The opportunity</h3><p>You'll take ownership of the monthly reporting cycle, ensuring management accounts, Group submissions and financial reporting are delivered accurately and to deadline.</p><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Financial reporting:</strong> Lead the month-end close and production of management accounts, board packs and Group reporting submissions, providing meaningful variance analysis and commentary.</p></li><li><p><strong>Financial control:</strong> Take ownership of balance-sheet integrity, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, journals and key control processes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Commercial insight:</strong> Work alongside senior stakeholders to explain financial performance, challenge variances and support better business decisions.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning & forecasting:</strong> Support budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting, with responsibility for the financial reporting elements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Audit & compliance:</strong> Coordinate year-end audit requirements, support statutory reporting and maintain a robust internal control environment.</p></li><li><p><strong>Continuous improvement:</strong> Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen controls and make better use of systems and technology.</p></li><li><p><strong>Leadership:</strong> Manage and develop two finance professionals, while acting as a technical accounting lead and providing guidance and coaching across the wider finance team.</p></li></ul><p>There will also be occasional travel to other UK sites.</p><h3>What they're looking for</h3><p>You'll be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least two years' post-qualified experience in financial reporting, management accounting, financial control or group reporting.</p><p>You'll ideally bring:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Strong experience owning month-end and producing management accounts and reporting packs.</p></li><li><p>A solid understanding of technical accounting, balance-sheet reconciliations and financial controls.</p></li><li><p>The confidence to investigate financial movements, challenge constructively and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP and reporting systems.</p></li><li><p>Experience managing, mentoring or developing others.</p></li><li><p>A proactive mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and improve existing processes.</p></li></ul><p>Experience within a multi-entity or international Group environment would be advantageous. Exposure to SAP, Cognos or PLC reporting would also be beneficial.</p><h3>Why consider it?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A broad, visible management role reporting directly to the Financial Controller.</p></li><li><p>Real ownership of financial reporting and the opportunity to influence the wider finance function.</p></li><li><p>Leadership responsibility for a team of two, alongside technical exposure across the department.</p></li><li><p>The chance to work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>An established healthcare business operating in a sector where quality, accuracy and strong financial management really matter.</p></li><li><p>A competitive package of £65,000-£75,000, bonus and excellent benefits.</p></li><li><p>Hybrid working, with three days per week in the Basingstoke office.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're an established qualified accountant looking for a role that combines technical reporting, financial control, leadership and the opportunity to make improvements, I'd be keen to have a conversation.</p><p>Please apply with your CV or get in touch directly 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMDk5NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Transactional Finance Manager to join a rapidly growing PE backed Services business on a <strong>fully-remote basis</strong>. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to: </strong></p><ul><li>Own end-to-end accounts receivable and credit control: cash collection, aged debt and credit risk across the group's customer base</li><li>Own accounts payable: supplier payment runs, invoice processing controls and supplier relationship management</li><li>Own cash management: daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations and short-term cash forecasting into the Group FC</li><li>Own payroll: accurate, on-time monthly payroll for all group employees, including statutory compliance (PAYE, NI, pensions auto-enrolment) and liaison with HR/Shared Services on starters, leavers and changes</li><li>Act as right hand to the Group FC, alongside the Management Accountant: covering process, controls and people management so the FC can focus on consolidation, statutory reporting and board/investor reporting</li><li>Manage, coach and develop the transactions team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness and service to the rest of the business</li><li>Support month-end close: transactional cut-off, accruals/prepayments relevant to AP/AR, and clean handover of data to the Management Accountant and Group FC</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience managing transactional finance teams across AP/AR</li><li>Strong process improvement and automation experience</li><li>Confident using a wide range of finance systems, in particular Excel</li><li>Strong controls mindset - able to spot and fix a process gap before it becomes an audit finding</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>For the right person the client is offering:</strong></p><p><strong>£50,000 - £60,000 plus wider benefits package</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi40NjI2Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?</p><p>I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.</p><p>The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Month-end accounting:</strong> Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revenue recognition:</strong> Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multi-entity accounting:</strong> Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical accounting:</strong> Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax and audit:</strong> Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll and expenses:</strong> Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems and controls:</strong> Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><p>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.</p><p>Essential experience includes:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> in a finance or accounting role.</p></li><li><p>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.</p><p>Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.</p><h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Get involved in a major systems transition:</strong> Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broaden your technical experience:</strong> Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a growing business:</strong> The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop your career:</strong> Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Work with modern tools:</strong> The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Five days a week in the office.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date:</strong> Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out more.</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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="d89a6b59 _9c361cf8 _3977e074 b9572076 _1505707b ce463ae0 ee27a78a _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247"><strong>Finance Contractor - Projects (Tax, FRS 102 & Audit)</strong></h2><br><p>We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong finance contractor to work directly with the CFO of a PE-backed group on a defined set of finance projects: a tax health-check (including a review of R&D tax claims), FRS 102 technical accounting positions, and support through the year-end audit plus additional support on discrete finance projects as they arise.</p><p>This is a delivery role, not a leadership or strategy role. We need someone who can get into the detail, form a view, and get things resolved with minimal onboarding.</p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Location; UK (Hybrid), with travel to Group offices as required</li><li>Duration: 6 months (day rate)</li><li>Reports to the Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Rate: £500-£600 per day (Inside IR35)</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li><strong>Tax:</strong> Implement tax health-check findings across the Group; review historic and in-flight R&D tax claims for eligibility and HMRC compliance risk, and identify further eligible spend; liaise with external tax advisers on submissions and technical positions</li><li><strong>FRS 102:</strong> Review Group and subsidiary accounting policies for compliance (including recently acquired entities); assess technical positions such as business combinations, earn-outs, leases and revenue recognition; prepare papers to support audit discussions and recommend policy alignment ahead of consolidation</li><li><strong>Audit:</strong> Act as key point of contact for the external auditors; prepare and review audit files and disclosure notes; resolve queries and help protect the audit timetable; support statutory accounts across Group entities</li><li><strong>Group simplification:</strong> Identify dormant/legacy entities for simplification; plan and execute hive-ups; manage MVLs end-to-end (HMRC clearance, filings, liquidator appointment, final accounts); liaise with legal and tax advisers throughout</li><li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Provide additional finance capacity across month-end and reporting; flex onto other projects during peak periods (year-end, audit, transactions)</li></ul><p><strong>What success looks like:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Tax health-check completed with a clear risk register and action plan</li><li>R&D claims reviewed and substantiated, with any additional eligible claims identified</li><li>FRS 102 positions documented and agreed with the auditors</li><li>Clean, on-time year-end audit</li><li>Legacy entities simplified via hive-up and MVL</li><li>Workstreams handed over with clear documentation and outstanding actions</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul class="_1a5401c6 _853c7f99 d1901be7"><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Senior finance experience in a PE-backed SME (essential)</li><li>Strong FRS 102 background in a group/multi-entity context</li><li>Corporation tax and R&D tax credit claim experience</li><li>A track record managing external audit relationships</li><li>Comfortable as a contractor & able to get up to speed fast with minimal handover</li><li>Highly organised, pragmatic and delivery-focused</li><li>Confident working directly with auditors and tax advisers</li></ul><p>For more information, please apply directly to this role or call Ben Williams/Hannah Curnow in Bristol on 01179 935 400.</p><p class="d89a6b59 _244754cd b9572076 _1505707b bb1ad77a _4a4bfb31 _251dfc87 _90d38c7f _6bd3c2e2 _00b8c247 _7dcd04b4"> </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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU1MDUyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Finance Operations Supervisor to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Cheltenham. For the right person the client is offering:</p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transactional finance team, conducting regular 1:1's, annual appraisals, and weekly workload planning meetings</li><li>Act as the escalation point for complex internal and external queries, supporting the team in overcoming operational bottlenecks</li><li>Oversee and execute core reconciliations, including daily/monthly bank accounts, credit card expenses, Equal prepaid cash cards and intercompany ledgers to ensure absolute control within the accounting systems</li><li>Manage the weekly payment run, distributing approved runs to the team and managing final banking approvals for supplier payments and customer refunds</li><li>Maintain a clean creditor ledger by monitoring supplier statement reconciliations, allocation of accounts, and resolving debit or historic balances</li><li>Ensure all direct cost invoices are posted on time, allowing the wider finance team to run accurate monthly accruals</li><li>Provide key support during peak month-end periods, year-end external audits, and finance transformation projects</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing or supervising a transactional finance or Accounts Payable team</li><li>Excellent reconciliation skills, ideally with exposure to intercompany accounting and multi-currency transactions</li><li>Strong system literacy, with experience utilising ERP systems and</li><li>Intermediate level Excel</li><li>Confident communicator across all levels of a business</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Competitive salary depending on experience, bonus, hybrid working and wider benefits package</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi4wMDYzNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Finance Lead (ABL & Financing) | Bristol</strong></p><p>Contract, fixed-term | Immediate start</p><p>Robert Half are working with a fast-growing, investor-backed group in Bristol that is looking for a Senior Finance Lead to take ownership of its asset-based lending (ABL) facility, lender reporting and funding model. Hands-on ABL experience is what will set you apart. You will own the facility end to end and be the person who explains the numbers to the lender, with direct access to the decision-maker in a business that is moving quickly.</p><p><strong>The details</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Bristol, on site four to five days a week initially, with some flexibility once established</p><p><strong>Basis: </strong>Contract day rate or fixed-term</p><p><strong>Start: </strong>Immediate</p><p><strong>Rate / salary: </strong>£450-£650pd</p><p><strong>Reports to: </strong>CEO</p><p><strong>Works with: </strong>The Head of Finance Operations, Head of Credit Control & Billing and Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Interviews: </strong>Over the next week or so, with a quick process</p><p><strong>What you will do</strong></p><ul><li>Borrowing base and availability: build and maintain the receivables borrowing base from the existing ledger (eligibility, concentration, dilution and DSO analysis) and produce the weekly availability report</li><li>Lender reporting: own the weekly and monthly reporting packs, covenant compliance, lender information requests and field audits</li><li>Cash flow and funding model: maintain the integrated forecast and 13-week cash flow in a lender-ready format, modelling facility headroom and accordion or additional funding needs as the group grows</li><li>Process and controls: document the borrowing base and reporting processes and embed them in the wider finance team</li><li>Lender interaction: work directly with the lender and present and explain the numbers to their credit team</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on ABL experience, ideally from the borrower side and ideally with a lender or ABL audit background as well</li><li>Strong Excel modelling, 13-week cash flow, integrated forecasting and scenario analysis</li><li>Qualified accountant or equivalent</li><li>Comfortable being hands-on in a fast-moving, founder-led environment</li><li>Direct, works to dates, and confident presenting to a lender's credit team</li></ul><p><strong>Why apply</strong></p><p>Real ownership of a facility that matters, direct access to the decision-maker and flexibility on structure and package for the right person.</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/ZGFuaWVsLndpbGxpYW1zLjc2ODQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Group Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North Somerset <strong>Duration:</strong> 3 - 6 months <strong>Start:</strong> ASAP <strong> Rate: </strong>Competitive rate</p><p>Robert Half is exclusively partnering with an established PLC group to appoint an Interim Group Financial Controller to support the business during a period of transition.</p><p>Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you will oversee finance operations across both entities while a permanent appointment is made. This is a hands-on assignment focused on maintaining group reporting deadlines, strengthening financial controls, supporting a team of four and delivering process improvements ahead of a smooth handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end close, management accounts, consolidation and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Deliver accurate group reporting to tight PLC deadlines.</li><li>Lead and support a finance team of four across FP&A, management accounts, AP and AR.</li><li>Improve financial controls, cash collection and working capital</li><li>Oversee VAT and corporation tax compliance, liaising with HMRC, auditors and advisers.</li><li>Drive process improvements and support finance operations across Sage and Xero.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.</li><li>Proven PLC or large-group reporting experience, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong technical accounting, consolidation and working capital knowledge.</li><li>Practical VAT and CIS experience, with confidence managing external stakeholders.</li><li>A hands-on, proactive leader who can make an immediate impact and is available at short notice.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This assignment is being managed exclusively by Robert Half. For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact <strong>Hannah Curnow directly on 01179 9935459</strong>.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMDA1My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a Finance Manager within Outsourced Business Services</p><p> </p><p>Location: Cardiff</p><p>Salary: £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority</p><p>Working pattern: Primarily office-based with flexible/agile working available</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>An established and growing professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Account Manager / Accounting Manager to join its Outsourced Business Services team in Cardiff.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of clients, lead a small team, and play a key role in delivering high-quality outsourced finance solutions.</p><p>You will oversee the delivery of management accounts, statutory financial statements and day-to-day finance support, while building strong client relationships and ensuring work is delivered accurately, efficiently, on time and within budget.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Manage a diverse portfolio of moderately complex clients, with minimal supervision.</p><p>Oversee a small team delivering outsourced finance functions across approximately 30-40 clients.</p><p>Ensure the timely and accurate production of management accounts and year-end statutory financial statements.</p><p>Act as a key point of contact for clients, leading meetings and developing long-term, trusted relationships.</p><p>Take responsibility for financial performance, including WIP, debt, billing, recoveries and budgets.</p><p>Manage and resolve day-to-day client queries and provide proactive financial support.</p><p>Mentor, coach and support junior team members, contributing to their development and progression.</p><p>Work closely with audit and corporate tax teams to provide a joined-up service to clients.</p><p>Identify opportunities for business development, including leads, cross-selling and proposals.</p><p>Contribute to process improvements and the introduction of technology and more efficient ways of working.</p><p>Potentially take responsibility for the training and development of one or more trainees or team members.</p><p>About You</p><p>We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who is confident dealing with clients, managing workloads and supporting a team.</p><p>You will ideally have:</p><p>AAT, ACA or ACCA qualification, or be AAT qualified with relevant experience.</p><p>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.</p><p> </p><p>.</p><p>The organisation offers:</p><p>Competitive salary of £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience and seniority.</p><p>Flexible/agile working arrangements.</p><p>Private medical cover.</p><p>Pension matching.</p><p>Enhanced parental leave.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjg3OTg3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are proud to be supporting an organisation within the education sector, based near Bath, with the recruitment of an interim finance director.</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 fantastic opportunity for newly created role reporting to board level, ideal for a candidate with previous experience within the sector at head of finance, financial controller or finance director level.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months minimum - opportunity for extension.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Daily rate:</strong> Up to £400pd (Inside IR35)</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Start date:</strong> Early/Mid-October</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Hybrid:</strong> 3 days onsite, 2 remote.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Near Bath.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Reporting to board level, you will take responsibility for the following:</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Production of monthly management accounts</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Cashflow forecasting and treasury management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Bank covenant monitoring and compliance reporting</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Oversight of payroll for 400-500 employees</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of sales ledger, purchase ledger and debt collection</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Responsibility for cash and investment management</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* VAT returns and Corporation Tax compliance</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Management of the external audit process</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Insurance claims administration</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Attendance at Finance Committee meetings and preparation of associated reports</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">* Supporting the implementation of a new HR and payroll system</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 role suits a candidate that is a qualified accountant and can hit the ground running on the above responsibilities.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on 01179 935400 or apply directly to this advert.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjU3MjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a client based in the outskirts of central Bristol who are needing a Finance Supervisor to join them for an interim period of 2-3 months. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Finance Supervisor </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Outskirts of central Bristol, South side </p><p><strong>Hours & working pattern: </strong>Full time hours and office based</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Flexible</p><p><strong>Money: </strong>£38,000 - £45,000 (Hourly rate equivalent)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>2 -3 months </p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervising a small transactional team </li><li>Assisting with month end - accruals, prepayments </li><li>Overseeing the ledgers, reviewing, assisting with resolution</li><li>Bank/account reconciliations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience of supervising/supporting team members</li><li>Previous experience assisting monthly management accounts </li><li>Managing ledgers - AP/AR</li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Team player</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjMzNjU2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Finance Consultant (Manufacturing Scale-up)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid - Bristol, with travel to London<br /> <strong>Duration:</strong> 4-6 months<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> £450 - £550pd - Outside IR35<br /> <strong>Reports to:</strong> COO</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p><br /> A well-backed manufacturing scale-up is transitioning from R&D into commercial production. They are seeking an Interim Finance Consultant to design and implement stock, inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) processes in their ERP, and to own the finance side of the ERP-MES integration. This is a hands-on, standalone role with no team to delegate to the successful candidate will have full ownership to build these processes from the ground up, leaving behind a documented, repeatable process for the permanent team to run after handover.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Main Focus;</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement stock, inventory and COGS processes in the ERP system, covering costing method, valuation, bills of materials, and WIP and finished goods tracking</li><li>Own the month-end reconciliation between the ERP and the manufacturing execution system (MES)</li><li>Own the ERP-MES integration from the finance side, ensuring production data flows into the ledger accurately</li><li>Leave behind a documented, repeatable process the permanent team can run after handover</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reporting and scaling finance processes</p><ul><li>Improve management reporting and put in place the controls and processes needed to move from R&D into commercial production</li><li>Build gross margin and unit cost reporting</li><li>Move the business to production-based cost accounting as it scales</li></ul><p> </p><p>Stakeholder engagement and management</p><ul><li>Work closely with production, engineering and finance teams to understand shop floor operations, agree data ownership and process changes, and drive adoption of new ways of working</li><li>Act as the main point of contact for group finance agreeing reporting requirements, accounting policies and timelines up front, and keeping stakeholders updated on progress and risks</li><li>Manage expectations so that delivery aligns with group-level policies and needs</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on ERP implementation experience in a manufacturing or scale-up setting</li><li>Comfortable delivering alone with minimal support</li><li>Strong understanding of shop floor operations</li><li>Able to explain finance to non-finance teams, with the emotional intelligence to hold their own with senior group stakeholders</li><li>Ideally has experience remediating a poorly executed ERP rollout, and understands what good looks like from the outset</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you would like more information regarding the above role, please reach out directly to Hannah Curnow on 01179 35459.</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/aGFubmFoLmN1cm5vdy4zMjc1NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p> </p><h2>Senior Finance Business Partner</h2><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hybrid Working<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £80,000 - £90,000 + £9k car allowance<br /> <strong>Type:</strong> Permanent</p><h3>Shape Strategic Investment Decisions</h3><p>A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to play a pivotal role in supporting business-critical investment programmes and long-term strategic initiatives.</p><p>This is a high-profile opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives on influencing decision-making, partnering with senior stakeholders, and translating complex financial data into clear business insight. You will help ensure significant investments deliver maximum value while supporting sustainable growth and organisational performance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Act as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders and programme teams.</li><li>Deliver robust financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis.</li><li>Build and review financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Evaluate business cases, investment opportunities and commercial proposals.</li><li>Provide meaningful insight to improve performance and support delivery of key objectives.</li><li>Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommending appropriate actions.</li><li>Contribute to governance processes and ensure strong financial oversight.</li><li>Present financial information and recommendations to a range of senior stakeholders.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong track record of partnering with operational and leadership teams in a complex environment.</p><p>You'll bring:</p><ul><li>Proven business partnering and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking capability.</li><li>Excellent financial modelling, forecasting and analytical expertise.</li><li>Experience evaluating investments, business cases or large-scale initiatives.</li><li>Confidence influencing and challenging senior decision-makers.</li><li>The ability to communicate complex financial information in a clear and engaging way.</li></ul><h3>What's in It for You?</h3><ul><li>A visible, influential role with significant stakeholder exposure.</li><li>The opportunity to shape major business decisions and investment priorities.</li><li>A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working arrangements.</li><li>Competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Strong prospects for professional development and career progression.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to move beyond traditional reporting and play a key role in driving strategic and commercial success within a large and evolving organisation.</p><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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC4wMzg2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Financial Accountant | Central Bristol Charity | Hybrid | Full Time or Part Time</p><p>Salary: [Salary to be confirmed]</p><p>Location: Central Bristol, hybrid (2 days in the office)</p><p>Contract: Permanent, full time or part time considered</p><p>Start: ASAP</p><p>Looking for a finance role where the work genuinely matters? A well-regarded Bristol charity is searching for a qualified Financial Accountant to join its finance team and play a hands-on part in keeping the organisation financially strong.</p><p>This is a role with real variety. You'll own the month end process, work closely with colleagues across the organisation, and have genuine exposure to VAT, audit and statutory reporting. It suits someone who enjoys getting to the bottom of a problem and wants their expertise to be valued and put to good use.</p><p>What you'll be doing... Preparing month end journals, accruals and prepayments Managing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts</p><p>Completing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations Working with the finance operations team to resolve discrepancies, including income flowing from the CRM into the finance system Handling complex VAT matters and supporting audit work Playing a key role in year end and the preparation of statutory accounts</p><p>What you'll bring... A recognised accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW or equivalent) Strong reconciliation experience and a sharp eye for detail Confidence investigating and resolving discrepancies Experience of VAT and audit support Charity sector experience is a bonus, as is Business Central knowledge A collaborative approach and a willingness to roll your sleeves up</p><p>What you'll get... 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Life insurance Health cash plan Cycle to work scheme Hybrid working with 2 days in the office</p><p>Flexibility on hours: the team is open to full time or part time applicants</p><p>Interested?</p><p>If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role with purpose, flexibility and a supportive team, I'd love to hear from you!</p><p>Apply today or get in touch with for a confidential conversation.</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/SnVhbi5Db2xlZ2F0ZS45OTg5MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are currently looking to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner to join a well-recognised Professional Services company based in Bristol. For the right person the client is offering a very competitive:</p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Roles and responsibilities over time will include but not limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Actively monitor and report on monthly P&L performance and KPIs with insightful analysis to identify areas for challenge and improvement</li><li>Lead on the annual budget process, provide challenge and guidance to the Executive Team to ensure targets and assumptions are appropriate. Ensure deadlines are met and sufficient insightful analysis is provided to support approval by the Board. Support the Executive Team during budget presentations to the CEO and CFO</li><li>Review and provide steer and challenge to the monthly forecasting process, provide informative analysis to enable the CFO, Board and Executive Team to effectively monitor performance against the annual budget</li><li>Review performance of major contracts or projects against revenue and margin targets, and provide suggestions for areas of improvement</li><li>Design appropriate commission schemes that ensure sales teams are motivated to succeed </li><li>Create business models for approval of new product, price changes or project investments</li><li>Provide support to commercial and sales teams negotiating large deals, by creating bespoke bid models and challenging acceptable commercial/financial parameters</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Person specification:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with 5+ years PQE</li><li>Successful track record as an experienced finance business partner</li><li>Advanced excel skills for financial modelling</li><li>Data driven with strong analytical skills, with the ability to unite and motivate people around decisions</li><li>Deep knowledge and understanding of the financial and performance levers in the relevant business area, as well as wider business context</li><li>Excellent verbal communication skills, used to communicate with executive management and other stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>£70,000 - £80,000 plus bonus and hybrid remote working</strong></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/VG9tLk1vcmdhbi42MDYyNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h1>Accountant</h1><p style="text-align: justify;" class="isSelectedEnd">An established and successful professional services business is looking to appoint an Accountant to join its finance team. This is a varied role offering a strong level of autonomy, responsibility and exposure to senior management, while also providing the support and development needed for someone looking to progress their career. You will work closely with the Finance Director and wider management team, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities and helping to ensure the finance function operates accurately, efficiently and effectively. The role would suit an Accountant who enjoys a varied environment, is comfortable taking ownership and is keen to develop their wider commercial and financial skills.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Managing the day-to-day accounting processes across the business.</li><li>Supervising and supporting members of the transactional finance team.</li><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Supporting the budgeting and forecasting process.</li><li>Assisting with cash-flow management and financial planning.</li><li>Monitoring income, expenditure and business performance.</li><li>Preparing regular reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.</li><li>Overseeing purchase ledger and sales ledger activity.</li><li>Supporting year-end accounts preparation.</li><li>Liaising with external accountants, auditors and other professional advisers.</li><li>Preparing and monitoring VAT and other statutory financial returns.</li><li>Supporting payroll and pension processes where required.</li><li>Maintaining appropriate financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Reviewing and reconciling key balance sheet accounts.</li><li>Providing financial information and analysis to senior management.</li><li>Supporting the business with financial and commercial queries.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and efficiencies.</li><li>Helping to introduce and develop the use of technology across the finance function.</li><li>Supporting financial projects and other ad hoc requirements.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for someone who is organised, commercially aware and highly accurate, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or similar finance role.</li><li>Experience within a professional services or multi-site environment would be advantageous.</li><li>A strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.</li><li>Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.</li><li>Good Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.</li><li>The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.</li><li>The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.</li><li>A high level of discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>The ability to work collaboratively and provide support across the wider finance team.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">You may be ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified, although applications will also be considered from experienced AAT-qualified or qualified-by-experience candidates who can demonstrate the appropriate level of technical knowledge.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Experience working within a regulated professional services environment would be advantageous.</p><h3>What's on Offer?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications.</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative working environment.</li><li>Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.</li><li>Broad exposure across the finance function.</li><li>Regular interaction with senior management.</li><li>A varied role with the opportunity to take ownership and make improvements to existing processes.</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/SGFycnkuR2lic29uLjkyMjM5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p dir="ltr"></p> <br><h1 dir="ltr">Interim Financial Controller interim for a few months / could be TEMP - Perm</h1><p dir="ltr">We're looking for an experienced <strong>Interim Financial Controller</strong> to join a growing, international business during a period of change.</p><p dir="ltr">This is a hands-on controllership role, working closely with the Interim CFO and wider business to strengthen reporting, controls and the relationship between Finance and the Board.</p><h3 dir="ltr">The role</h3><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Own the <strong>management accounts</strong> process</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Lead <strong>group consolidations and intercompany adjustments</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Manage the <strong>audit process</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Investigate variances and get to the <strong>"why" behind the numbers</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strengthen financial controls and reporting</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Build strong relationships with stakeholders and improve confidence in Finance</p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr">What we're looking for</h3><ul><li><p dir="ltr">Qualified accountant or strong <strong>QBE</strong></p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Strong financial controllership and management accounts experience</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Proven consolidation and intercompany experience</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Comfortable operating in an environment where Finance currently needs to rebuild credibility</p></li><li><p dir="ltr"><strong>SaaS experience is advantageous</strong>, but not essential - we're looking for someone with the curiosity to quickly understand the model</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience working across <strong>international time zones</strong> would be useful</p></li><li><p dir="ltr">Experience with <strong>Xero and/or QuickBooks</strong></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr">This is an opportunity for a confident, commercially minded Financial Controller who can combine <strong>technical strength with excellent communication</strong> and make an immediate impact.</p><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/bGlzYS5oYXl3YXJkLjA3NTA1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong> FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - SOUTHAMPTON</strong></p><p>I am excited to be the exclusive recruitment partner to this incredible retail brand that has risen from founder lead start up to almost 50 stores nationwide in six years! They have ambitious plans to dominate the UK market through both acquisition (several currently in play) and organic growth, and now need to recruit their first ever Financial Controller to insource finance, put all processes and systems in from scratch, work through historical issues around stock control, VAT, credit control, supplier payments and take them through their first ever audit, whilst integrating in acquisitions, building your own team, developing a technology strategy and delivering it.<br /> <br /> Every day will be a different challenge, and the ownership want to grow at pace, so be ready for an incredible journey towards a sale process in the future!<br /> <br /> This role is based at their Southampton HQ with the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week, and can offer up to £90k P/A plus bonus and benefits.<br /> <br /> It would ideally suit a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge, and eye for detail, an innovative nature and the confidence to present to C-suite.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>To insource all financial accounting and tax activities from their outsourced provider</li><li>To map out resource, and begin to build out a finance team inhouse</li><li>Responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly management accounts, in line with Group deadlines</li><li>Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet through regular monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li>Co-ordinating the management of cash flow and cash flow projections across the business</li><li>Ensure the business follows all required internal procedures and legislation</li><li>Own the annual audit, liaising with the external auditors and other stakeholders</li><li>Drive the month end review process and year end close to gain clear understanding of P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet performance Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Preparation of annual financial budgets and periodic forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cashflow</li><li>Improve and embed 'FP&A' quality reporting across the leadership</li><li>Support Head of commercial finance in improving the quality of commercial insight / commentary of business performance and developing "business partnering" capability</li><li>Prepare and deliver commercial performance reports for internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting tools and processes to ensure accurate, timely data</li><li>Develop and extend the use of a fit for purpose ERP and related technology tools across the group companies, to improve financial insight and monthly reporting</li><li>Work with other Teams to standardise and streamline operations through process and systems changes</li><li>To support M&A activities, and integrate acquisitions</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a based on the candidate's experience.</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>4% contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>WFH flexibility 2-3 days per week</li><li>Discounts on products</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNDI4OTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Financial Controller role on a permanent basis with a growing SME based in Cheltenham. This role would suit an ambitious ACA/ACCA qualified Finance Manager seeking a step into their first Financial Controller role, or someone who's already established seeking a new challenge and an opportunity to turn a business around and add value.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will play a hands-on role in the development of the existing finance team as well as processes and reporting. We are seeking a technically strong accountant with an audit background who is comfortable with reporting standards and compliance. Previous experience of working in a change environment is essential with an emphasis on cashflow management. This is a visible, hands-on position sitting at the centre of the organisation, blending robust financial control with real commercial awareness. The role will involve but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Providing day-to-day leadership, coaching and development for the Finance function, including the accounts payable and accounts receivable teams</li><li>Producing high-quality monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow), supported by in-depth variance analysis and clear commentary, including tour-level performance</li><li>Overseeing complex cash management and the weekly payment cycle, and owning daily cash reporting alongside a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast</li><li>Delivering timely, accurate balance sheet reconciliations each month across every Group entity</li><li>Taking charge of the annual audit and working alongside the CFO to sign off the statutory accounts</li><li>Owning VAT compliance and filings, regulatory submissions and monthly insurance reporting</li><li>Continuing to strengthen the company's financial systems, controls and processes, including managing the risks around company credit cards</li><li>Collaborating with the Commercial team to assess tour profitability, dig into variances and uncover opportunities for efficiencies and savings</li><li>Assisting the CFO in building annual budgets and financial targets that support the Group's strategic objectives</li><li>Working closely with the Senior Leadership team to deliver the strategic plan, and managing relationships with merchant service providers</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified with 4+ years experience.</li><li>Practice/audit trained preferred.</li><li>Experience of leading teams (3+).</li><li>Strong technical understanding.</li><li>Experience of working in a change environment or private equity environment.</li><li>Resilient and adaptable to change.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Package:</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000 - £90,000 base salary dependant on experience.</li><li>Hybrid working: 1-2 days from home.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjQzNzM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting for an Accounts and Payroll support on a temporary to permanent basis for a Southampton based business.</p><p>The Payroll and Accounts support is responsible for managing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions across the organisation.</p><p>This position ensures compliance with statutory regulations, accurate financial reporting, and efficient financial operations.</p><p>Experince in Accounting, Finance and Payroll.</p><p>Proven experience in payroll management, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.</p><p>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</p><p>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines</p><p>Hybrid working, Southampton based office.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42Mzc2Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a successful Cardiff base client. </p><p><strong>Accounts Assistant</strong></p><p><strong>Cardiff</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: up to £33,000 + benefits | Hybrid working</strong></p><p><strong>Ready for your next adventure?</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>hands-on Accounts Assistant</strong> to join the finance team at in Cardiff</p><p>This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck into the detail, keeping things running smoothly and working as part of a busy, friendly team. Once you're up to speed, you'll have the flexibility to work <strong>2 days from home</strong>.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><p>You'll play a key role in keeping our accounts processes accurate and on track, including:</p><ul><li>Processing supplier invoices and uploading them to VMS</li><li>Maintaining <strong>Sage Line 50</strong> records</li><li>Completing three-way matching of <strong>POs, GRNs and invoices</strong></li><li>Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries</li><li>Preparing payment runs and maintaining supplier accounts</li><li>Processing payroll journals</li><li>Maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals</li><li>Posting depreciation journals</li><li>Reconciling bank accounts</li><li>Supporting the month-end close</li><li>Assisting with audit requests</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary up to £33,000</strong></li><li><strong>25 days' holiday + bank holidays</strong></li><li><strong>Hybrid working - 2 days from home once up to speed</strong></li><li><strong>3% pension</strong></li><li>A varied role within a growing travel business</li><li>A supportive team where your contribution really matters</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLmFsbGVuLjQyMjc5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">Robert Half is working with a fast-growing, acquisitive group to appoint a Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The group has grown through acquisitions and on its own and is going through a large transformation project.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Financial Controller - Transformation & Projects (12-month FTC)</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bristol </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid (3 days on site) </li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">£75,000 - £95,000 + 10% bonus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Start date: December 1st or January 1st</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll report to senior finance leadership and look after a portfolio of businesses while they go through this transformational change. The job combines core financial control with hands-on transformation work:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Delivering month end, management accounts and forecasting within group deadlines</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting a new cloud ERP rollout</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Keeping the balance sheet sound through monthly reconciliations and reviews</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Preparing budgets and forecasts for P&L, balance sheet and cash flow</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing the annual audit with the external auditors</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Leading a small finance team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Turning commercial reporting from Excel into supported system solutions</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Improving commercial insight and supporting the evaluation of new business initiatives</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">You'll also get exposure to IT, projects, commercial finance, customs and VAT/tax.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">About you:</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </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;">Degree-educated and ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with 5+ years' post-qualification experience</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Background in a large or complex organisation; any sector considered</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience managing a team</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience of system implementation; Business Central, NAV or similar is a plus</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Adaptable and hands-on, and comfortable working through change with little direction</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Good at building relationships across finance and the wider business</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0.375in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt;">To find out more, apply now or contact Ben Williams at Robert Half Bristol for a confidential conversation.</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/YmVuLndpbGxpYW1zLjg4Njk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a longstanding client who need an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join them for a period of 12 months on a fixed term contract basis.</p><p> <strong>Role: </strong>Accounts Payable Manager </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>12 months </p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP/Can wait for notice </p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Bristol </p><p><strong>Money:</strong> £45,000 - £50,000 (DOE)</p><p><strong>Working hours & Hybrid</strong>: 37.5 hours weekly with flexible working hours and hybrid of 2-3 days per week in the office </p><p lang="en-US"> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Oversee the day-to-day running of AP function</li><li>Line manage and support a small team, taking a hands-on approach and providing guidance and assistance where needed</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes across the business, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, supplier payments and account reconciliations</li><li>Manage the accounts payable month-end close and prepare weekly creditor analysis reports</li><li>Monitor team performance, KPIs and service levels, ensuring compliance with financial controls, policies and procedures</li><li>Support petty cash analysis and the management of expenses</li><li>Liaise with wider business teams to support financial operations and reporting.</li><li>Build strong working relationships with Directors, Senior Executives and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Support finance activities across multiple entities and international operations, working with relevant business partners as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience Required</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Previous experience managing an accounts payable team</li><li>Proven line management experience, with a supportive and collaborative leadership style</li><li>Strong understanding of accounts payable processes, financial controls and month-end procedures</li><li>A hands-on approach, with a willingness to get involved in day-to-day activities when needed</li><li>Ability to think on your feet, use initiative and respond effectively to changing priorities</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including confidence dealing with Directors and Senior Executives</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Construction, property or professional services sector</li><li>Supporting international finance operations</li><li>Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5Ljk2ODU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><h1>Systems Accountant (ERP Implementation)</h1><p>Robert Half are partnering with a global organisation to recruit an experienced <strong>Systems Accountant</strong> to support a major ERP implementation project.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional with strong systems expertise to play a key role in the delivery of a bespoke ERP solution within a complex, international environment. Working closely with finance, IT, and senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will help bridge the gap between finance operations and system functionality, ensuring a smooth and successful implementation.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Supporting the end-to-end implementation of a bespoke ERP system across the organisation.</li><li>Acting as the key liaison between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners.</li><li>Gathering, documenting, and translating finance requirements into system specifications.</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes to align with the new ERP platform.</li><li>Supporting system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities.</li><li>Leading data validation, reconciliation, and migration processes.</li><li>Developing finance reporting capabilities within the new system.</li><li>Creating process documentation, user guides, and training materials.</li><li>Delivering training and ongoing support to finance users.</li><li>Identifying implementation risks and recommending solutions to project stakeholders.</li></ul><h2>About the Candidate</h2><p>The ideal candidate will have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Systems Accountant, Finance Systems Analyst, or ERP Project Accountant.</li><li>Previous involvement in ERP implementation, upgrade, or transformation projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, and accounting principles.</li><li>Experience working with large ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar systems.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-site, or global organisations would be highly advantageous.</li><li>The ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced project environment.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to lead and influence a critical global finance transformation project.</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders across finance and technology functions.</li><li>A highly visible role with significant impact on the future operating model of the business.</li><li>Cardiff-based assignment with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced project team.</li><li>Potential for contract extension as the programme develops.</li></ul><p>This role would suit an experienced Systems Accountant who enjoys driving change, improving processes, and delivering successful ERP implementations within complex international businesses.</p><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/THVuYS5QZXNjZS42Nzg4NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">