<p>Are you a graduate calibre individual looking to gain hands-on finance experience in a dynamic, supportive environment? Our client, a market-leading professional services firm based in North Leeds, is seeking a proactive Graduate Accounts Assistant for an interim opportunity delivered through Robert Half.</p><p>In this fast-paced role, you'll contribute to core accounting tasks, assist with reconciliations, invoice processing, and support month-end activities. You'll gain valuable exposure to best practices and take advantage of on-the-job learning with a renowned employer.</p><p>What you'll do:</p><ul><li>Support accounts payable and receivable functions</li><li>Assist with bank and account reconciliations</li><li>Help prepare financial reports and documentation</li><li>Work closely with the wider finance team to ensure timely month-end close</li></ul><p>What we're looking for:</p><ul><li>Graduate or similar in accounting, finance, or related discipline</li><li>Strong attention to detail, with excellent numeracy and communication skills</li><li>Eagerness to learn and a collaborative approach</li><li>Availability for immediate start and flexibility for an interim contract</li></ul><p>Start your career with a respected industry leader</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi42OTYzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.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><strong>Senior Recruitment Consultant, Manchester</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Join the world's largest and most respected accountancy recruiter.</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half isn't just the biggest name in accountancy recruitment, we're also the oldest and the best. For over 70 years, we've built a reputation for excellence, and now we're investing heavily in our <strong>Manchester office</strong>, identified internally as a high-growth market for 2026. This is your chance to be part of something exciting and career-defining.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Why Robert Half?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Global leader</strong>. The world's largest specialist accountancy recruiter.</li><li><strong>World-class compensation scheme</strong>. Earn what you're worth with uncapped potential.</li><li><strong>Strong brand loyalty</strong>. Clients trust us, making your job easier.</li><li><strong>Long-tenured team & collaborative culture</strong>. Learn from the most successful recruiters in the market.</li><li><strong>Autonomy & support</strong>. We help you play to your strengths and become the best version of yourself.</li><li><strong>International career prospects</strong>. Opportunities to grow nationally and globally.</li><li><strong>Mature, adult environment</strong>. No micromanagement, no meaningless targets.</li><li><strong>Unique client solutions</strong>. Collaborate with our sister consultancy, Protiviti, to solve complex business challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What will you be doing as a Senior Recruitment Consultant?</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Your role as a Recruitment Consultant is dynamic and varied. You'll spend your days:</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>Networking with CFOs and CEOs</strong>, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.</li><li>Using <strong>white paper reports and market insights</strong> to offer unique solutions to clients.</li><li><strong>Interviewing high-calibre candidates</strong> and assessing their suitability for senior roles.</li><li><strong>Project managing C-suite job searches</strong>, ensuring a seamless process for both clients and candidates.</li><li><strong>Attending networking events</strong> to build relationships and expand your market presence.</li><li><strong>Developing a pipeline of future business</strong> using social selling and strategic outreach.</li><li><strong>Negotiating offers and closing deals</strong> that change careers and businesses.</li><li>Collaborating with our sister consultancy business <strong>Protiviti</strong> to deliver innovative solutions to complex client challenges.</li></ul><p> </p><p>This is a role for someone who thrives on building relationships, enjoys being entrepreneurial, and wants to be seen as a true market advisor, not just a recruiter.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What we offer</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>professional environment</strong> where you can learn from the best.</li><li><strong>Uncapped Earnings</strong> where you are fairly rewarded for the work that you do</li><li><strong>Flexibility, </strong>allowing you to balance a busy work life with what is no doubt a busy personal life</li><li><strong>Autonomy to use your personality</strong> and play to your strengths.</li><li><strong>Support and training</strong> to help you become a trusted advisor to senior leaders.</li><li><strong>Collaboration with Protiviti</strong>, giving you a unique edge in solving complex client challenges.</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA1ODQ2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Group Financial Controller to join a well-established, Lancashire based wholesale business. Reporting directly to the Directors, this role will oversee the finance function across the group and play a key role in shaping the company's financial strategy.</p><p data-end="2193" data-start="1911">The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a strong commercial mindset and an understanding of business strategy. Experience in operations and sales is advantageous, alongside a history of successfully implementing system and process improvements.</p><p data-end="2373" data-start="2195">This is an opportunity to join a dynamic business with scope to influence strategy and drive financial excellence, while ensuring strong controls and compliance are maintained.</p><p data-start="648" data-end="675"><strong data-end="673" data-start="648">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="676" data-end="1350"><li data-start="676" data-end="764"><p data-end="764" data-start="678">Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts to the Board.</p></li><li data-end="833" data-start="765"><p data-start="767" data-end="833">Manage cash flow, including transactions in multiple currencies.</p></li><li data-end="909" data-start="834"><p data-end="909" data-start="836">Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</p></li><li data-start="910" data-end="982"><p data-end="982" data-start="912">Oversee the full auditing process and liaise with external auditors.</p></li><li data-start="983" data-end="1067"><p data-end="1067" data-start="985">Implement process improvements, efficiency measures, and automation initiatives.</p></li><li data-start="1068" data-end="1156"><p data-start="1070" data-end="1156">Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards.</p></li><li data-end="1253" data-start="1157"><p data-start="1159" data-end="1253">Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team, promoting best practice across all operations.</p></li><li data-start="1254" data-end="1350"><p data-end="1350" data-start="1256">Coordinate tax planning and compliance in partnership with external advisors when necessary.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1352" data-end="1397"> </p><p data-end="1397" data-start="1352"><strong data-start="1352" data-end="1395">Required Experience and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul data-start="1398" data-end="1909"><li data-end="1462" data-start="1398"><p data-end="1462" data-start="1400">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</p></li><li data-end="1516" data-start="1463"><p data-start="1465" data-end="1516">Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.</p></li><li data-end="1604" data-start="1517"><p data-end="1604" data-start="1519">Proven controller experience within retail or wholesale preferred</p></li><li data-end="1657" data-start="1605"><p data-start="1607" data-end="1657">Demonstrated experience managing a finance team.</p></li><li data-end="1784" data-start="1658"><p data-start="1660" data-end="1784">Excellent communication skills, able to clearly convey financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p></li><li data-start="1785" data-end="1827"><p data-end="1827" data-start="1787">Strong technical accounting knowledge.</p></li><li data-end="1909" data-start="1828"><p data-start="1830" data-end="1909">Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Sage 200, and other accounting software.</p></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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5Ljg3ODg1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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><strong>Programme Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds City Centre (with hybrid working flexibility)<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /><strong>Working Patterns: </strong>Hybrid</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half are recruiting for a Programme Administrator to join a growing professional services organisation with a Head Office in Leeds City Centre. This varied role will support stakeholders through a submission programme that is essential to the revenue generating activity of the business.</p><p>You'll manage the flow of data and documentation across multiple programme stages, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This is a fast-paced position requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Review data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Communicate with Stakeholders to resolve errors or omissions</li><li>Ensure files are complete with required documentation</li><li>Check and request internal approval for supplier invoices</li><li>Organise internal and external events</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent multi-tasking ability</li><li>Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs</li><li>Confident communicator, able to source data from busy stakeholders</li><li>Intermediate MS Excel and MS Office skills</li><li>Proven team player with strong work ethic</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in data QA/QC</li><li>Familiarity with CRM platforms</li><li>Light programming experience (running scripts)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>Employer pension contributions (8%)</li><li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Access to professional development training</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjg4OTkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Programme Administrator</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Leeds City Centre (with remote working flexibility)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £35,000 - £38,000 per annum<br /> <strong>Working Patterns: </strong>Hybrid</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Programme Administrator to join a growing professional services organisation with a Head Office in Leeds City Centre. This varied role will support stakeholders through a submission programme that is essential to the revenue generating activity of the business.</p><p>You'll manage the flow of data and documentation across multiple programme stages, ensuring accuracy and compliance. This is a fast-paced position requiring strong organisational skills and attention to detail.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><ul><li>Review data for accuracy and completeness</li><li>Communicate with Stakeholders to resolve errors or omissions</li><li>Ensure files are complete with required documentation</li><li>Check and request internal approval for supplier invoices</li><li>Organise internal and external events</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Excellent multi-tasking ability</li><li>Strong attention to detail and adherence to SOPs</li><li>Confident communicator, able to source data from busy stakeholders</li><li>Intermediate MS Excel and MS Office skills</li><li>Proven team player with strong work ethic</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Experience in data QA/QC</li><li>Familiarity with CRM platforms</li><li>Light programming experience (running scripts)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £38,000 per annum</li><li>Employer pension contributions (8%)</li><li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Access to professional development training</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjg1ODkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
