<p>Robert Half has partnered with an infrastructure business to recruit for a Quantity Surveyor and is acting as the exclusive recruitment partner for this campaign.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme delivering critical works across the North West. The role will initially be based in Central Manchester and offers hybrid working.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial management and cost control of a major design and build project operating under a target cost contract. The role will play a key part in cost reporting, forecasting, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support commercial management, cost control, valuations, and forecasting activities</li><li>Assist with target cost, budget, and contract sum management</li><li>Track and report Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events</li><li>Maintain cost control, payment, and budget trackers</li><li>Support cost to complete and contract sum updates</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent</li><li>Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role </li><li>Strong Excel and MS Office skills (advanced Excel desirable)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What's on Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid working</li><li>26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Full-time, permanent role</li><li>Exposure to a major, long-term infrastructure programme</li><li>Collaborative and supportive project environment</li><li>Clear opportunity for professional development and career progression</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNTkxNzMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Business Partner </strong></p><p><strong>£65,000- £75,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits</strong><br /> <strong>Hybrid Working & flexible hours, Permanent </strong><br /><strong>Thirsk</strong></p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to join a highly successful manufacturing business based in Thirsk. </p><p>This is a high‑impact role for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working closely with operations. You will act as the key link between Finance and the manufacturing site, turning data into meaningful insight, challenging assumptions, and driving continuous improvement across performance, cost, and efficiency.</p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with site leadership teams to understand operational drivers and deliver clear financial insight</li><li>Support performance reviews, highlighting opportunities to reduce cost, enhance margin, and optimise processes</li><li>Provide real‑time financial analysis to support production planning, inventory, and capacity utilisation</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and product costing</li><li>Prepare and present monthly management packs with strong performance commentary.</li><li>Support CapEx evaluations, working capital improvements</li><li>Drive improvements in reporting, automation and digital tools</li><li>Build financial understanding across non‑finance teams and ensure strong financial control</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent</li><li>Experience in a similar Finance Business Partner role</li><li>Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and variance analysis - advantageous yet not essential</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight</li><li>Confident communicator with strong influencing ability across operations</li><li>Continuous improvement mindset; experience in lean/Six Sigma desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer: </strong></p><ul><li>£65,000- £75,000</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working</li><li>A range of exciting benefits</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjU5NTQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Are you a qualified accountant with proven experience in finance business partnering? Our client, a global commercial business with a key finance hub in Leeds, is seeking a dynamic Finance Business Partner to drive financial performance in dedicated regions.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Take end-to-end ownership of your region's financials and be a trusted partner to commercial teams</li><li>Enhance business performance through insightful analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management</li><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, delivering robust monthly/quarterly results and commentary</li><li>Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive profit and efficiency</li><li>Collaborate internationally and influence senior stakeholders across the business</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)</li><li>Demonstrable finance business partnering experience in a commercial environment</li><li>Advanced analytical skills, with strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Excellent communicator, able to engage and influence non-finance leaders</li><li>Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the commercial acumen to challenge and support</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Join a truly global organisation with ambitious future plans</li><li>Work at the centre of commercial decision-making</li><li>Attractive salary (£60-£65k) plus excellent benefits and genuine career growth opportunities</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4xMzc3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Do you want to work within strategic finance in a dynamic, innovative global technology business? Our client, a fast-moving tech company with over 2,000 employees worldwide, is seeking an accomplished Finance Business Partner to join their Leeds-based finance team.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Act as a trusted adviser, collaborating closely with operational and commercial teams to drive business performance and decision-making.</li><li>Deliver best-in-class financial analysis, forecasting, and financial modelling to support key initiatives.</li><li>Provide high-quality insights and recommendations, influencing stakeholders at all levels-both locally and globally.</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation across the business.</li><li>Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting cycles.</li></ul><p>Key Requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience in a finance business partnering role within a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.</li><li>Advanced financial modelling, analytical and Excel skills.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders at a variety of levels.</li><li>Experience in the technology sector or a global business is highly advantageous.</li></ul><p>What's on Offer:</p><ul><li>Salary circa £60,000 - £65,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.</li><li>The opportunity to work for a global brand committed to innovation and developing its people.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci44OTU5MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="218" data-start="0">Robert Half is partnering with a privately owned SME manufacturing business in Nottingham, backed by a large international parent group, to appoint an Interim Financial Controller for an initial three-month assignment.</p><p data-start="220" data-end="576">This interim Financial Controller role has been created to provide stability, leadership and continuity within the finance function while the business completes a permanent recruitment process. The business is a multi-million-pound UK manufacturing operation and forms part of a wider international group, offering a complex but well-supported environment.</p><p data-end="885" data-start="578">The role will see you acting as the senior finance lead on site, working closely with the UK Managing Director and reporting into the Group CFO overseas. This is a hands-on interim Financial Controller position, combining day-to-day financial control with commercial business partnering and group reporting.</p><p data-end="921" data-start="887">Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-end="1705" data-start="922"><li data-end="1030" data-start="922"><p data-start="924" data-end="1030">Taking ownership of the UK finance function and maintaining strong financial control across the business</p></li><li data-start="1031" data-end="1123"><p data-end="1123" data-start="1033">Leading and supporting a small finance team, ensuring day-to-day delivery and continuity</p></li><li data-start="1124" data-end="1212"><p data-start="1126" data-end="1212">Full responsibility for P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and working capital management</p></li><li data-end="1293" data-start="1213"><p data-end="1293" data-start="1215">Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for the UK operation</p></li><li data-start="1294" data-end="1377"><p data-end="1377" data-start="1296">Producing accurate and timely monthly reporting in line with group requirements</p></li><li data-start="1378" data-end="1464"><p data-end="1464" data-start="1380">Ensuring compliance with local accounting standards, VAT and statutory obligations</p></li><li data-start="1465" data-end="1549"><p data-start="1467" data-end="1549">Managing cost accounting, stock, margins and manufacturing performance reporting</p></li><li data-start="1550" data-end="1639"><p data-end="1639" data-start="1552">Acting as a key business partner to the UK MD on operational and commercial decisions</p></li><li data-end="1705" data-start="1640"><p data-start="1642" data-end="1705">Liaising with group finance and external advisors as required</p></li></ul><p data-end="1850" data-start="1707">We are looking to speak with experienced interim finance professionals who can step in quickly and add immediate value. You are likely to have:</p><ul data-end="2246" data-start="1851"><li data-start="1851" data-end="1914"><p data-start="1853" data-end="1914">A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</p></li><li data-end="1994" data-start="1915"><p data-start="1917" data-end="1994">Strong manufacturing experience, ideally within an SME or group environment</p></li><li data-end="2086" data-start="1995"><p data-start="1997" data-end="2086">A hands-on approach with the ability to get into the detail while maintaining oversight</p></li><li data-end="2171" data-start="2087"><p data-start="2089" data-end="2171">Proven experience stabilising or leading finance teams through periods of change</p></li><li data-start="2172" data-end="2246"><p data-end="2246" data-start="2174">The confidence to operate autonomously and partner senior stakeholders</p></li></ul><p data-end="2264" data-start="2248">What's on offer:</p><ul data-start="2265" data-end="2579"><li data-end="2341" data-start="2265"><p data-start="2267" data-end="2341">A three-month interim Financial Controller assignment with a clear remit</p></li><li data-end="2421" data-start="2342"><p data-start="2344" data-end="2421">Exposure to an international manufacturing group and senior leadership team</p></li><li data-start="2422" data-end="2497"><p data-start="2424" data-end="2497">A visible role supporting both operational delivery and group reporting</p></li><li data-end="2579" data-start="2498"><p data-end="2579" data-start="2500">The opportunity to make a tangible impact while the permanent hire is secured</p></li></ul><p data-start="2581" data-is-only-node="" data-end="2789" data-is-last-node="">If this interim Financial Controller role in Nottingham looks of interest, or if you are an accomplished interim finance professional within manufacturing and would like to get on our radar, please apply now.</p><br><br><br><br><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/RGFuaWVsLkdyZWVuZS43NTQwMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller - 4 Day Working Week</strong></p><p><strong>Harrogate </strong></p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance is recruiting an experienced Financial Controller to join a forward-thinking business based in Harrogate. This is a key role overseeing day‑to‑day financial operations, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and strong business partnering across both core and commercial activities.</p><p>You'll work closely with the Finance Director, providing high‑quality management information, driving process improvements, and leading a small, capable finance team. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both hands‑on financial control and influencing senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Leading month‑end, management accounts and financial reporting</li><li>Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting year‑end and audit processes</li><li>Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning</li><li>Acting as a business partner to operational and commercial teams</li><li>Line managing and developing the finance team</li><li>Driving improvements in systems, processes, and financial procedures</li><li></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)</li><li>Strong experience in a similar Financial Controller role</li><li>Confident in leading a finance team and developing people</li><li>Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills</li><li>Proactive, commercially aware and comfortable driving change</li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer: </strong></p><ul><li>£65,000 basic salary (for 4 days)</li><li>Excellent benefits package</li><li>Office‑based initially, with some hybrid working once settled in the role</li></ul><p><strong> </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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjYwNjIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>PE‑backed Manufacturing Business | Barnsley</strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + bonus<br /> <strong>Hybrid working - minimum 3 days onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join a high‑growth, <strong>Private Equity‑backed manufacturing business</strong> in Barnsley.</p><p>Following a period of significant expansion through acquisition, the business is now entering its next phase, professionalising the finance function, embedding stronger controls, and creating meaningful financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making.</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>senior, hands‑on Number 1 finance role on site</strong>, ideally suited to a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys building, improving and influencing, rather than inheriting a finished product.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, with a dotted line to a European Finance Director, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the UK finance function and play a key role in shaping the business as it continues to scale.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Financial Leadership & Reporting:</strong> Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and compliance across UK entities.</li><li><strong>Controls & Process Improvement:</strong> Review, implement and embed appropriate financial controls and processes aligned to PE ownership.</li><li><strong>Systems & Transformation:</strong> Lead the implementation of a new finance system and drive improvements in reporting, data quality and insight.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Rebuild budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow management and liquidity planning.</li><li><strong>Operational & Commercial Finance:</strong> Act as a key business partner to operations and supply chain, with a focus on costing, margins, inventory and manufacturing performance.</li><li><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Management:</strong> Support and develop a small transactional finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders, including PE investors where required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a <strong>change‑led finance role</strong>, ideally within a growing or acquiring business.</li><li>Track record of implementing <strong>new systems, controls and processes</strong>.</li><li>Strong commercial and operational mindset with the confidence to partner at MD level.</li><li>Comfortable operating as a <strong>Number 1 on site</strong> while reporting into a group or regional structure.</li><li>Manufacturing and/or PE‑backed experience is beneficial but <strong>not essential</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 base salary</li><li>£5,000 Car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Genuine opportunity to grow the role as the business scales</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA1OTM0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>PE‑backed Manufacturing Business | Sheffield </strong></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + bonus<br /><strong>Hybrid working - 3 days onsite</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join a high‑growth, <strong>Private Equity‑backed manufacturing business</strong> in Sheffield.</p><p>Following a period of significant expansion through acquisition, the business is now entering its next phase, professionalising the finance function, embedding stronger controls, and creating meaningful financial insight to support operational and strategic decision‑making.</p><p> </p><p>This is a <strong>senior, hands‑on Number 1 finance role on site</strong>, ideally suited to a commercially minded Financial Controller who enjoys building, improving and influencing, rather than inheriting a finished product.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, with a dotted line to a European Finance Director, the Financial Controller will have full ownership of the UK finance function and play a key role in shaping the business as it continues to scale.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Financial Leadership & Reporting:</strong> Full responsibility for monthly management accounts, statutory reporting and compliance across UK entities.</li><li><strong>Controls & Process Improvement:</strong> Review, implement and embed appropriate financial controls and processes aligned to PE ownership.</li><li><strong>Systems & Transformation:</strong> Lead the implementation of a new finance system and drive improvements in reporting, data quality and insight.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting:</strong> Rebuild budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow management and liquidity planning.</li><li><strong>Operational & Commercial Finance:</strong> Act as a key business partner to operations and supply chain, with a focus on costing, margins, inventory and manufacturing performance.</li><li><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Management:</strong> Support and develop a small transactional finance team and work closely with senior stakeholders, including PE investors where required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Proven experience in a <strong>change‑led finance role</strong>, ideally within a growing or acquiring business.</li><li>Track record of implementing <strong>new systems, controls and processes</strong>.</li><li>Strong commercial and operational mindset with the confidence to partner at MD level.</li><li>Comfortable operating as a <strong>Number 1 on site</strong> while reporting into a group or regional structure.</li><li>Manufacturing and/or PE‑backed experience is beneficial but <strong>not essential</strong>.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£65,000 - £75,000 base salary</li><li>£5,000 Car allowance</li><li>Annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite)</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package</li><li>Genuine opportunity to grow the role as the business scales</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjIxMzk0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is pleased to be working on behalf of a market-leading, North Leeds based construction sector business. This owner-managed group encompasses two major brands, employs approximately 650 staff, and operates from a network of sites across the UK and Northern Ireland.</p><p>As Management Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts for a selection of branches. You'll work directly with Branch Directors, becoming a trusted business partner and helping interpret financial performance to drive improvement. In addition to core management accounts, you will develop and maintain commercial reporting and sales/margin analysis, and support ad hoc finance projects.</p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, ambitious qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA) eager to make an impact within a £300m turnover business. You'll enjoy genuine ownership of branch P&Ls, and enhance your commercial analysis skills in a hands-on, supportive environment.</p><p>Immediate start available.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare and produce monthly management accounts (including accruals, prepayments, and journals) within tight month-end deadlines.</li><li>Partner with Branch Directors, assisting them in interpreting monthly financial results and improving performance.</li><li>Deliver commercial reporting and analysis, building, improving, and maintaining Excel models for sales and margin insights.</li><li>Support branch directors with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.</li><li>Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc analysis (sales, margin, costs) and process improvements.</li><li>Assist with bi-annual stocktakes.</li></ul><p>Key Relationships: Internally: Branch Directors, Regional Directors, Commercial Finance Manager, Sales Directors, Finance colleagues, Purchase Ledger, Credit Control. Externally: External Auditors, Suppliers, Customers.</p><p>Candidate Requirements:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (CIMA or ACCA).</li><li>Minimum of 2 years' experience producing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong background in budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Excellent IT skills, particularly advanced Excel (data manipulation, pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups, xlookups, index match).</li><li>Proven track record in building and improving commercial reporting and Excel models.</li><li>Able to work to tight deadlines and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Highly organised, accurate, and detail-oriented with strong presentation skills.</li><li>Motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach.</li><li>Experience with rebates and background in distribution/construction sectors advantageous.</li></ul><p>If you're an ambitious Management Accountant ready to take ownership of a commercial finance role within a fast-growing business, we want to hear from you.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi43NTUwOC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established business unit of a PE backed business based in Leeds.</p><p>The business has experienced significant growth through acquisition and now requires a commercially minded Financial Controller to partner closely with the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping future strategy.</p><p>This is a hybrid role and offers a salary of £75,000-£80,000 + bonus + benefits.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of the local leadership team, you will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee a small finance team of two. Alongside ownership of monthly management accounts, your remit is weighted heavily toward commercial finance and decision support.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Business partnering with the Managing Director to drive growth, profitability and operational performance</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term planning</li><li>Supporting pricing, margin analysis and tenders</li><li>Providing commercial insight to guide strategic decisions and investment choices</li><li>Implementing process improvements and supporting ongoing change across the business unit</li><li>Ensuring the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs</li><li>Coaching and developing the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><p>Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA</p><ul><li>Strong commercial finance background with proven business partnering capability</li><li>Experience working within a growing or evolving environment (M&A experience advantageous)</li><li>Confident operating as the right hand to an MD, influencing decisions and challenging constructively</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands‑on finance with high‑level strategic input</li></ul><p> </p><p>Salary & Benefits</p><ul><li>£75,000-£80,000 base salary</li><li>Annual bonus up to 20%</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to take a pivotal commercial role in a growing UK group</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjU0MTQ3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join an established business unit of a PE backed business based in Leeds.</p><p>The business has experienced significant growth through acquisition and now requires a commercially minded Financial Controller to partner closely with the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping future strategy.</p><p>This is a hybrid role and offers a salary of £70,000-£75,000 + benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Working as part of the local leadership team, you will report directly to the Managing Director and oversee a small finance team of two. Alongside ownership of monthly management accounts, your remit is weighted heavily toward commercial finance and decision support.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Business partnering with the Managing Director to drive growth, profitability and operational performance</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and longer‑term planning</li><li>Supporting pricing, margin analysis and tenders</li><li>Providing commercial insight to guide strategic decisions and investment choices</li><li>Implementing process improvements and supporting ongoing change across the business unit</li><li>Ensuring the timely production of accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs</li><li>Coaching and developing the finance team</li></ul><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified CIMA / ACCA / ACA</li><li>Strong commercial finance background with proven business partnering capability</li><li>Experience working within a growing or evolving environment (M&A experience advantageous)</li><li>Confident operating as the right hand to an MD, influencing decisions and challenging constructively</li><li>Comfortable balancing hands‑on finance with high‑level strategic input</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£70,000-£75,000 base salary</li><li>Competitive benefits package</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to take a pivotal commercial role in a growing UK group</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5NjU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax | £80,000 to £100,000 + 20% bonus </strong><br /> <strong>Permanent</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director on behalf of a growing, high‑performing professional services business based in Yorkshire. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, internal controls and driving commercial performance across a diverse portfolio.</p><p>The organisation is scaling quickly and requires an experienced, strategic Finance Director who can operate as a true business partner to the Group CFO, UK CEO and the wider SLT.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will lead the full financial agenda for the UK business, including:</p><ul><li>Developing and executing the financial strategy</li><li>Leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning</li><li>Overseeing internal controls and financial governance</li><li>Driving financial performance analysis and insight for the Board</li><li>Leading both Finance and Procurement teams</li><li>Supporting commercial pricing strategy</li><li>Cash management, including client monies held in escrow</li><li>Ensuring robust compliance, accounting policies and risk management</li><li>Working cross‑functionally with commercial, sales and operations to support growth</li><li>Leading, developing and mentoring a high‑performing finance team</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a broad, hands‑on and strategically important leadership role within a business undergoing positive change and investment.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified</li><li>Experienced at senior finance leadership level within a commercially focused environment</li><li>Strong across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting</li><li>Commercially minded, with experience supporting pricing and supplier negotiations</li><li>A proven leader who has developed and grown high‑performing finance teams</li><li>A confident communicator, able to influence at Board level</li><li>Highly proficient in financial systems and advanced Excel</li><li>Lives within a commutable distance of Halifax</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Employer pension</li><li>Broad strategic influence within an ambitious organisation</li><li>Opportunity to shape the future of the UK finance function</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjM3OTgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Interim Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Yorkshire | Hybrid | Immediate Start</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for an Interim Finance Director to support a high‑growth Yorkshire-based business going through a significant period of change.</p><p>This is a critical interim appointment, requiring a hands-on, commercially focused finance leader who can operate at pace and add value quickly in a complex environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the senior leadership team, key responsibilities will include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Providing strategic and operational financial leadership during a period of growth and transformation</li><li>Leading and developing the finance function, acting as a visible and credible people manager</li><li>Producing high-quality investor and stakeholder reporting</li><li>Ownership of cash flow management and cash flow modelling</li><li>Supporting the business through change initiatives, ensuring robust financial control and governance</li><li>Acting as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders</li></ul><p> </p><p>The role is Yorkshire based, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The ideal candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>You will be a professional interim with a proven track record of delivering successful Finance Director assignments, and will be able to demonstrate:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Extensive experience operating as an Interim FD or senior interim finance leader</li><li>Strong capability in investor reporting and cash flow forecasting/modelling</li><li>A hands-on, delivery-focused approach with the ability to influence at senior level</li><li>Strong people management skills, with experience leading teams through change</li><li>Immediate availability</li><li>Background in construction, utilities or infrastructure or related industry is highly desirable</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Day rate & contract details</strong></p><ul><li>£600 - £700 per day PAYE</li><li>Immediate start</li><li>Initial 6 month contract with potential to extend</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA5NDQxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Are you a commercially minded professional with a flair for strategic pricing and financial analysis? Our client, a market leader based in Leeds, is seeking an experienced Pricing Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in driving business success.</p><p><strong>What you'll do:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Deal Structuring & Pricing Strategy:</strong> Lead the development and delivery of competitive pricing strategies for complex deals.</li><li><strong>In-depth Analysis:</strong> Conduct comprehensive pricing, cost and margin analysis to support key commercial decisions.</li><li><strong>Tender Support:</strong> Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and pricing recommendations as part of bid and tender processes.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement:</strong> Drive continuous improvement in pricing processes and tools to maximise business outcomes.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong> Work closely with both internal and client-facing teams, influencing decision-making at all levels.</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable pricing, finance business partnering, or analytical experience, ideally in a client-facing or commercially focused environment.</li><li>Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and an ability to interpret and analyse complex data.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency with pricing tools and advanced Excel; experience in process improvement would be beneficial.</li></ul><p><strong>Why join?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary of £65,000-£75,000 plus an attractive benefits package.</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working that supports work-life balance.</li><li>Join a forward-thinking, supportive team within a leading business.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4xMzIzNy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Derby<br /> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time, Monday to Friday<br /> <strong>Reporting to:</strong> CEO</p><h2><strong>Role Purpose</strong></h2><p>The Head of Finance will lead the financial management, reporting and commercial analysis for the organisation. This role ensures the business has robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and forward‑looking insight that supports decision‑making, growth and operational performance.</p><p>This is both a strategic and hands‑on position, responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day finance operations while contributing directly to long‑term planning and business leadership.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>Financial Management & Controls</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close</li><li>Maintain strong financial controls, policies and processes</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations and audit readiness</li><li>Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital cycles</li></ul><h3><strong>Management Reporting</strong></h3><ul><li>Prepare monthly management accounts with insightful analysis</li><li>Present financial performance to senior leadership</li><li>Develop dashboards, KPIs and performance metrics</li><li>Ensure reporting is consistent, timely and decision‑ready</li></ul><h3><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning</strong></h3><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to build robust financial plans</li><li>Provide variance analysis with clear commercial explanations</li><li>Identify risks, opportunities and financial impacts</li></ul><h3><strong>Commercial Finance & Business Partnering</strong></h3><ul><li>Support pricing, margin analysis, cost reviews and investment decisions</li><li>Work with operations, sales and projects to improve financial outcomes</li><li>Provide financial modelling for business cases, capital spend or new initiatives</li></ul><h3><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital</strong></h3><ul><li>Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity management</li><li>Drive improvements in debtor management, inventory and supplier terms</li><li>Monitor cash conversion and support funding requirements where needed</li></ul><h3><strong>Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement</strong></h3><ul><li>Improve finance systems and reporting tools</li><li>Strengthen processes to support scalability and growth</li><li>Lead upgrades or transitions to new accounting/ERP systems</li><li>Drive automation and efficiency across finance operations</li></ul><h3> </h3><h2><strong>Candidate Profile</strong></h2><h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA or equivalent)</li><li>Strong technical grounding in financial and management accounting</li></ul><h3><strong>Experience</strong></h3><ul><li>Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally Head of Finance or Finance Manager ready to step up</li><li>Background within SME environments </li><li>Experience in manufacturing and engineering</li><li>Demonstrable ability to lead a finance function end‑to‑end</li></ul><h3> </h3><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzIwMzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Management Accountant - £45,000 + Study Support + Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wakefield<br /> </p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a <strong>Management Accountant</strong> to join a leading, nationally recognised brand based in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys combining <strong>business partnering</strong> with <strong>hands-on management accounting</strong>.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting operational decision-making.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Preparing monthly management accounts and variance analysis</li><li>Partnering with operational teams to provide insight and challenge</li><li>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and performance reviews</li><li>Identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving change</li><li>Assisting with ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Management Accountant will be:</strong></p><ul><li>CIMA or ACCA part-qualified (or equivalent)</li><li>Strong management accounting experience with exposure to business partnering</li><li>Commercially aware, confident communicator and able to influence stakeholders</li><li>Career-oriented with a proactive approach to driving change and adding value</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£40,000 - £45,000 per annum</li><li>Excellent benefits package including pension and bonus</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunities for professional development and study support</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQ5MTQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting a new role of Finance Director for an entrepreneurial, high growth, PE backed manufacturing business with a Head Office on the outskirts of Leeds.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the Managing Director, the Finance Director will have a wide remit of responsibility ranging from day-to-day management of the finance function, through to providing commercial finance guidance to Managing Director and other members of the Senior Management Team.</p><p> </p><p>Duties and responsibilities of the Finance Director will include:</p><ul><li>Managing a small, successful finance team based on the outskirts of Leeds</li><li>Overseeing the production of Monthly Management Accounts</li><li>Analyse and review Monthly results with the Managing Director and wider Senior Management Team</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting process</li><li>Complete year end statutory accounts and liaise with auditors</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Candidate</strong></p><p>To be considered for the role we welcome applications from candidates with the following:</p><p> </p><ul><li>ACA / ACCA Qualified from a practice background - this is an essential requirement for the client</li><li>Strong Financial Controls experience</li><li>Experience of managing finance teams</li><li>Previous experience in business partnering with Senior Stakeholders</li><li>Strong communicator and influencer</li><li>Advanced excel skills</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>In return, the successful Finance Director will receive the following:</p><ul><li>£90,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>Annual Bonus</li><li>25 days holidays</li><li>Half day Fridays</li><li>Private Healthcare</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjQ5MzA2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p></p><p><strong>Financial Controller- Harrogate </strong></p><p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance is recruiting an experienced Financial Controller to join a well established business based in Harrogate. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of accurate monthly accounts, maintain strong financial controls, and oversee balance sheet integrity. The role includes supporting year‑end processes, working with auditors, coordinating budgets and forecasts, and providing clear financial reports for senior leadership.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Produce accurate monthly management accounts and commentary</li><li>Maintain financial controls and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Support year‑end accounts and audit processes</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting</li><li>Provide commercial finance support to the wider business </li><li>Partner with operational teams to improve financial understanding</li><li>Lead and develop a small finance team</li><li>Improve processes, procedures, and finance systems</li><li>Ensure compliance with governance and statutory requirements</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>QBE, part-qualified or qualified Finance </li><li>Strong experience producing monthly accounts and managing financial controls</li><li>Confident in supporting budgeting, forecasting, and reporting</li><li>Ability to partner effectively with non‑finance stakeholders</li><li>Comfortable with improving processes and supporting system enhancements</li></ul><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Salary:<br> <br><br><br><br>£ 65,000, plus additional benefits <br><br><br><br><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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjEyMTA0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Our client, a dynamic and growing business based in Leeds, is looking to add a Finance Analyst to their finance team. This newly created position is pivotal and ideal for professionals passionate about turning complex data into actionable insight.</p><p>In this role, you'll work with large datasets, with a hands-on focus on budgeting, forecasting, and translating numbers into meaningful, business-critical analysis. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in a complex business setting or a data expert skilled at manipulation and interpretation of financial information.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyse and interpret large sets of financial data to provide clear, concise insight for the business</li><li>Lead on budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate reports</li><li>Translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide meaningful financial analysis</li><li>Support process improvement across the finance function</li></ul><p>Key Requirements:</p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent), or proven experience handling complex financial data in a business setting</li><li>Advanced Excel/data manipulation skills; experience with financial modelling is highly advantageous</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to present and explain data to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Determination to add value and contribute to a high-performing finance team</li></ul><p>Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus excellent progression opportunities and development for the right person.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new role, drive business performance and advance your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci43OTY4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Assistant Accountant Opportunity in North Leeds</strong></p><p>Robert Half is excited to partner with a niche manufacturing business based in North west Leeds to recruit an <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> for a permanent role. This on-site role offers the chance to make a real impact within a dynamic, tight-knit team while gaining exposure to varied and rewarding accounting duties.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />As the Assistant Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting the company's financial processes. Whether you're an early-career professional with strong academic credentials or a seasoned accounting pro, this position is designed to leverage your skills and grow your expertise.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Assisting with financial management and reporting</li><li>Supporting month-end processes</li><li>Reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies</li><li>Working closely with other team members across the business to deliver accurate financial insight</li></ul><p><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Based on-site in North West Leeds - please note, hybrid working is not available for this position.</li><li><strong>Career-Level:</strong> Open to entry-level candidates with exceptional academic achievement or experienced professionals looking for their next challenge.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join this Company?</strong><br />This niche manufacturing business is renowned for fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, where hard work and commitment are rewarded. As an integral part of the finance team, you'll develop hands-on experience in a busy sector and expand your accounting capabilities.</p><p><strong>About You:</strong><br />You might be:</p><ul><li>Beginning your accounting career and looking for a launchpad with impactful responsibilities.</li><li>Bringing years of experience in accounting and seeking a role to apply your expertise.</li><li>Eager to work on-site in Leeds, seeking a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values utmost dedication.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi45MzMxNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Are you a fully qualified Financial Controller with a passion for driving transformation in high-growth, acquisitive environments? Robert Half are working with a dynamic organisation recognised for their ambitious M&A activity is seeking an experienced Interim Financial Controller to lead their finance team through a period of positive change.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure robust reporting through a period of rapid business expansion.</li><li>Provide hands-on leadership to the finance function, ideally with experience managing and developing a team within a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Act as finance lead for the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics, supporting business integration, data migration, and process optimisation.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives, streamline procedures, and enhance financial controls.</li><li>Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring seamless financial reporting and compliance.</li></ul><p>The Ideal Candidate:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Demonstrable experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar leadership role within an acquisitive or transformation-focused business.</li><li>Proven capabilities managing, developing, and mentoring finance teams.</li><li>Hands-on experience with ERP/system implementation, previous use of Microsoft Dynamics is highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Available to start on short notice for an interim assignment.</li></ul><p>Join a forward-thinking business poised for further growth and transformation, and play a pivotal role in its success.</p><p>Ready to take the next step? Contact us today to learn more or apply.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi44Mjg0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Director of Performance Marketing (PPC Focus)</strong></p><p>Location: Hybrid - Bolton<br /> Working pattern: Four day working week (Monday to Thursday)<br /> Salary: £80,000 - £120,000</p><p><strong>Overview</strong><br /> We're partnering with a high-growth digital agency to appoint a Director of Performance Marketing with deep, hands-on PPC expertise. This is a senior leadership role for a best-in-class paid media specialist who is equally comfortable setting strategy, managing client relationships, and working directly in ad accounts day to day.</p><p>This is a four day working week role with hybrid working, offering a strong balance between senior responsibility, commercial impact, and quality of life. The position suits someone from a fast-moving digital agency environment who has grown within a business, delivered long-term results for clients, and wants to help shape and elevate an existing performance function rather than having built one from scratch.</p><p><strong>The opportunity</strong><br /> This is a highly commercial, client-facing role with people management responsibility and genuine influence. You'll take ownership of PPC and paid media performance across a varied client portfolio, ensuring activity is directly linked to revenue, growth, and wider business outcomes.</p><p>You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across creative, tech, and commercial teams, acting as a trusted advisor to clients while raising standards internally across performance frameworks, optimisation approaches, and delivery.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead PPC and paid media strategy across multiple client accounts, with PPC as the core channel</li><li>Remain hands-on in accounts, actively managing, auditing, and improving performance</li><li>Own client relationships and performance conversations, clearly explaining strategy, results, and commercial impact</li><li>Develop and refine paid media frameworks, account structures, and optimisation processes</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of paid media specialists</li><li>Partner with commercial and leadership teams to ensure media activity drives profitable growth</li><li>Identify opportunities to grow and retain client relationships through performance-led insight</li></ul><p><strong>Core requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Deep PPC expertise with a strong technical foundation</li><li>Background in a digital agency environment, ideally within a fast-paced or scaling business</li><li>Strong paid media strategist with excellent commercial awareness</li><li>Highly commercially minded, with a clear understanding of how media drives revenue and business outcomes</li><li>Comfortable being on the tools and close to performance data day to day</li><li>Strong understanding of account structure, optimisation levers, and performance gaps</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing teams</li><li>Confident, credible, and effective in client-facing environments</li><li>Broad exposure across multiple accounts, sectors, and challenges</li><li>Track record of stability and progression, ideally spending 3-5+ years in roles and seeing initiatives through</li></ul><p><strong>Why consider this role</strong></p><ul><li>Senior leadership role with real influence and autonomy</li><li>Four day working week as standard</li><li>Hybrid working with a collaborative and experienced leadership team</li><li>Opportunity to shape and grow an established performance function</li><li>Competitive salary and bonus aligned to impact and results</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/eWFoeWUuZGluZWguNjAwOTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="236" data-end="592">A well-established and highly respected wholesale business is seeking a Company Accountant to join its senior leadership team. Operating from Derbyshire, the business serves a varied portfolio of retail, leisure, and specialty B2B customers nationally and internationally, supplying high-profile retailers, visitor attractions, and specialty outlets.</p><p data-start="594" data-end="906"><strong data-end="607" data-start="594">The Role:</strong><br data-start="607" / data-end="610"> A broad, hands-on position offering real autonomy and the opportunity to drive process improvements across the finance function and wider business. You will report directly to the company Directors, working closely with them to support business strategy and day-to-day financial operations.</p><p data-end="935" data-start="908"> </p><p data-end="935" data-start="908"><strong data-start="908" data-end="933">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="936" data-end="1305"><li data-start="936" data-end="997"><p data-start="938" data-end="997">Monthly Management Accounts and annual Statutory Accounts</p></li><li data-start="998" data-end="1047"><p data-end="1047" data-start="1000">Cash flow management, including trade finance</p></li><li data-start="1048" data-end="1084"><p data-end="1084" data-start="1050">VAT, PAYE/NI and Corporation Tax</p></li><li data-end="1114" data-start="1085"><p data-end="1114" data-start="1087">Budgeting and forecasting</p></li><li data-start="1115" data-end="1141"><p data-end="1141" data-start="1117">Payroll & HR oversight</p></li><li data-start="1142" data-end="1186"><p data-start="1144" data-end="1186">Managing a small Accounts team (AR & AP)</p></li><li data-start="1187" data-end="1245"><p data-start="1189" data-end="1245">Company secretarial duties, insurance and fixed assets</p></li><li data-end="1305" data-start="1246"><p data-start="1248" data-end="1305">Partnering with senior stakeholders across the business</p></li></ul><p data-end="1323" data-start="1307"> </p><p data-start="1307" data-end="1323"><strong data-start="1307" data-end="1321">About You:</strong></p><ul data-start="1324" data-end="1615"><li data-start="1324" data-end="1371"><p data-start="1326" data-end="1371">ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified </p></li><li data-end="1419" data-start="1372"><p data-start="1374" data-end="1419">Strong knowledge of UK accounting standards</p></li><li data-end="1501" data-start="1420"><p data-end="1501" data-start="1422">Proven track record of delivering accurate, insightful management information</p></li><li data-end="1550" data-start="1502"><p data-start="1504" data-end="1550">Commercially minded with strong Excel skills</p></li><li data-start="1551" data-end="1615"><p data-start="1553" data-end="1615">Motivated by ownership, autonomy, and continuous improvement</p></li></ul><p data-end="1727" data-start="1617"> </p><p data-start="1617" data-end="1727">If you would like to apply, please click <strong data-end="1669" data-start="1658">'Apply'</strong> or email your CV to .</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/SGFubmFoLkFybm90dC43MDk4Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Manager - SME Business | Leeds | Varied All-Round Role</strong></p><p><strong>£35,000 - £40,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a successful and growing SME business in Leeds to recruit a hands-on Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced role and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.</p><p>This position would suit an experienced finance professional with broad accounts experience who is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across finance, payroll and office operations, while also leading a small team.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the finance function while managing a small team and supporting the wider business. This is a broad, all-round position within an SME environment, offering exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing the monthly finance processes, including purchase ledger close, sales invoicing and supplier payments</li><li>Overseeing payroll processing, HMRC submissions and pension uploads</li><li>Preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns and managing credit card reconciliations</li><li>Calculating monthly sales commission and coordinating approvals with department heads</li><li>Managing and supporting a team of two within the finance function</li><li>Supporting HR administration including starters, leavers and employee documentation</li><li>Assisting with office management duties, including fleet administration and office supplies</li><li>Providing support across the wider finance function when required, including credit control cover</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional who enjoys working across a broad remit and being part of a collaborative SME environment.</p><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>Previous management experience within a finance function</li><li>Experience processing payroll and submitting VAT returns</li><li>Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills</li><li>Excellent communication and team collaboration skills</li><li>The ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure</li><li>A reliable, proactive and positive attitude</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advantageous)</li></ul><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>This is a great role for someone who enjoys being close to the business in an SME environment, taking ownership across finance while supporting wider operational activities. The business offers a supportive team culture and a busy, varied workload that will keep you engaged.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA3MjA3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>We are partnering with a well-known business based near Tadcaster, currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join their core accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to play a pivotal role in a successful and supportive finance function.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />You will be responsible for delivering high-quality statutory and management reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, supporting cash flow forecasting, and assisting with tax and audit matters. This hands-on role is ideal for a second-time mover, perhaps newly qualified from a small to mid-tier practice, looking to take the next step in their career.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of statutory and management accounts.</li><li>Maintain and enhance financial reporting controls and compliance.</li><li>Prepare cash flow forecasts and assist in liquidity management.</li><li>Support the audit process, working closely with external auditors.</li><li>Provide support on group taxation, VAT, and related queries.</li><li>Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills with up-to-date knowledge of reporting standards.</li><li>Experience with statutory reporting, audit, and some tax work.</li><li>Proactive, detail-oriented, and excellent communicator.</li><li>Ideally a second-time mover from a small or mid-tier practice background.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum.</li><li>Hybrid working pattern available.</li><li>Opportunity to join a highly reputable business with a collaborative team culture.</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci4zMDEzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
