<p><strong>VAT Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + excellent benefits</strong><br /> <strong>Hybrid | Free onsite parking - Permanent </strong></p><p>Are you a finance professional with solid VAT experience looking to join a supportive, growing finance team? This is a great opportunity to step into a role with clear responsibilities, plenty of variety, and strong development potential.</p><p>Working within the Group Finance team, you'll support VAT compliance across several entities while building your knowledge in a friendly, collaborative environment.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing and submitting VAT returns</li><li>Tracking VAT payments and refunds</li><li>Reconciling VAT accounts and supporting month-end processes</li><li>Helping respond to VAT authority queries</li><li>Providing basic VAT guidance to internal teams</li><li>Working with external advisors when needed</li><li>Supporting process improvements and helping implement new ways of working</li><li>Assisting with internal and external audit requests</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p><ul><li>QBE or part‑qualified (ACCA/CIMA/AAT)</li><li>Experience working with VAT in a finance or accounting role</li><li>Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills</li><li>A proactive approach and willingness to learn</li><li>Confident working with different stakeholders across the business</li></ul><p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Salary £35,000 - £45,000 DOE </li><li>Hybrid, flexible working</li><li>Supportive team with accessible leadership</li><li>Great development and progression opportunities</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>A strong benefits package</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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5LjEwODgzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<h2 data-start="180" data-end="203"> </h2><p>As a <strong data-end="1519" data-start="1492">Purchase Ledger Analyst</strong>, you will be a key member of the finance team responsible for ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness in purchase ledger processing across a network of aesthetic clinics. This role blends essential <strong data-start="1718" data-end="1745">business-as-usual (BAU)</strong> accounting functions with <strong data-start="1772" data-end="1801">deep-dive analytical work</strong>, identifying process inefficiencies and contributing to continuous improvement of financial operations and controls. Your work will directly support financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and cross-clinic financial consistency within a dynamic, people-focused healthcare environment.</p><p>This is a temporary role until end of June. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">You will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions. The role also involves analytical and investigative work to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement across the accounts payable function.</p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">This role is remote, but will also involve some travel to clinics which may involve an overnight stay, likely once a month. </p><p data-start="411" data-end="747">Key requirements: </p><ul><li>Available immediately </li><li>Located in the Northwest as this is where the manager is located</li><li>Good solid end to end purchase ledger experience</li><li>Reliable, good communication skills, strong Excel skills</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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjYxMDAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.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>Our client is a leading SME with a prominent brand and a strong market presence, based in Leeds. Due to continued business growth and a commitment to innovation, they're looking for a Finance Analyst to join their journey of finance team modernisation.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong> As a Finance Analyst, you'll play a key role in supporting core finance operations and have the chance to shape how things are done. You'll be hands-on with month-end duties and also drive improvements through tech, analysis, and process automation.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Supporting monthly financial processes and reporting alongside the wider finance team</li><li>Using advanced Excel skills-and ideally your knowledge of AI tools-to streamline and enhance finance processes, reporting, and data integrity</li><li>Identifying ways to automate repetitive tasks and provide meaningful, actionable insights for leadership</li><li>Collaborating across business functions to drive continuous improvement within the finance function</li><li>Contributing to a culture of innovation as the company continues to grow</li></ul><p><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong Excel capability with genuine enthusiasm for efficiency, data, and process improvement; exposure to or interest in AI tools and automation is a plus</li><li>Solid grounding in core finance (e.g., supporting month end, posting journals, reconciling accounts)</li><li>Part qualified/newly qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) OR suitably qualified by experience-relevant backgrounds considered</li><li>Comfortable working independently and as part of a positive, forward-thinking team</li><li>Adaptable, eager to learn, and motivated to make a difference</li></ul><p><strong>The offer:</strong></p><ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000 salary (depending on experience)</li><li>Hybrid and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle</li><li>Easy access - office is a 20-minute walk from Leeds train station; on-site parking available</li><li>Chance to join a high-profile SME and shape how finance operates as the business grows</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/bHVrZS5jcm93dGhlci45MDU5NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-start="477" data-end="839">Compliance Manager | Salford Quays | Paying up to £60,000 | 4 days home working / 1 day office </p><p data-start="477" data-end="839">A growing and well-established specialist tax advisory firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its expanding team. This role reports directly to the Head of Compliance and focuses on managing UK R&D Tax Relief compliance checks and HMRC correspondence, ensuring claims remain robust, defensible, and fully compliant with current legislation.</p><p data-end="1034" data-start="841">This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in defending R&D tax claims who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating with technical and financial specialists.</p><h3 data-end="1053" data-start="1041">The Role</h3><p data-end="1362" data-start="1054">As Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and defence of UK R&D Tax Relief claims. You will manage HMRC compliance enquiries from start to finish, working closely with internal analysts and technical teams to ensure claims are accurate, well-documented and compliant.</p><p data-start="1364" data-end="1393">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-end="2164" data-start="1395"><li data-end="1469" data-start="1395"><p data-end="1469" data-start="1397">Managing HMRC compliance checks relating to UK R&D Tax Relief claims</p></li><li data-start="1470" data-end="1555"><p data-start="1472" data-end="1555">Taking ownership of compliance cases from initial enquiry through to resolution</p></li><li data-end="1631" data-start="1556"><p data-start="1558" data-end="1631">Reviewing technical and financial documentation supporting R&D claims</p></li><li data-start="1632" data-end="1690"><p data-start="1634" data-end="1690">Preparing and reviewing incentive claim calculations</p></li><li data-start="1691" data-end="1771"><p data-start="1693" data-end="1771">Managing multiple compliance cases across a range of businesses simultaneously</p></li><li data-start="1772" data-end="1868"><p data-start="1774" data-end="1868">Working closely with tax analysts and internal teams to validate qualifying R&D activities</p></li><li data-end="1924" data-start="1869"><p data-end="1924" data-start="1871">Drafting reports, documentation and responses to HMRC</p></li><li data-start="1925" data-end="1995"><p data-start="1927" data-end="1995">Ensuring claims remain defensible and aligned with HMRC guidance</p></li><li data-end="2092" data-start="1996"><p data-end="2092" data-start="1998">Monitoring regulatory updates and training internal technical teams on legislative changes</p></li><li data-start="2093" data-end="2164"><p data-end="2164" data-start="2095">Supporting client relationships and account management activities</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="2184" data-start="2171">About You</h3><p data-end="2339" data-start="2185">The ideal candidate will have strong experience within R&D tax incentives and compliance, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills.</p><p data-start="2341" data-end="2358">Key requirements:</p><ul data-start="2360" data-end="2973"><li data-start="2360" data-end="2440"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2362">Proven experience with UK R&D Tax Relief claims and HMRC compliance checks</p></li><li data-start="2441" data-end="2499"><p data-end="2499" data-start="2443">Experience defending R&D claims from start to finish</p></li><li data-start="2500" data-end="2570"><p data-end="2570" data-start="2502">Strong understanding of HMRC guidelines and compliance processes</p></li><li data-start="2571" data-end="2638"><p data-end="2638" data-start="2573">Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously</p></li><li data-end="2703" data-start="2639"><p data-start="2641" data-end="2703">Experience reviewing technical and financial documentation</p></li><li data-start="2704" data-end="2783"><p data-start="2706" data-end="2783">Strong written communication skills for HMRC correspondence and reporting</p></li><li data-start="2784" data-end="2859"><p data-start="2786" data-end="2859">Experience working with technical teams to validate qualifying activities</p></li><li data-end="2912" data-start="2860"><p data-end="2912" data-start="2862">Client-facing or account management experience</p></li><li data-start="2913" data-end="2973"><p data-end="2973" data-start="2915">Highly organised with the ability to work autonomously</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="3004" data-start="2980">Working Arrangements</h3><ul data-end="3169" data-start="3005"><li data-start="3005" data-end="3061"><p data-end="3061" data-start="3007">Hybrid working: 4 days remote, 1 day in the office</p></li><li data-start="3062" data-end="3111"><p data-end="3111" data-start="3064">Office located in Salford Quays, Manchester</p></li><li data-end="3169" data-start="3112"><p data-start="3114" data-end="3169">Fully remote may be considered in certain circumstances</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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi41OTgzMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with this Leeds-based professional services firm to recruit an experienced interim FP&A Lead.</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly evolving organisation at a pivotal time. With recent strategic investment and business integration, the company is expanding its global reach and deepening its market leadership. The finance team is at the heart of this transformation, and your expertise will play a key part in their ongoing success.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Leading consolidated management financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the group</li><li>Managing periodic consolidated reporting, budget preparation and forecasting for the newly combined business</li><li>Providing detailed variance, regional and cost centre analysis, as well as insightful performance commentary</li><li>Preparing Board and Committee packs to a consistently high standard</li><li>Supporting ad-hoc analysis and projects for senior leadership</li><li>Building relationships across finance and operational stakeholders, particularly regional finance controllers</li><li>Supervising and developing junior analysts within the team</li><li>Ensuring adherence to group controls and accounting policies</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with evidence of up-to-date technical expertise</li><li>Strong FP&A/management reporting experience, ideally within a large, complex or international group</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders</li><li>Previous line management experience</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced, change-driven environment</li><li>Advanced Excel skills are essential</li></ul><p>This is an interim opportunity to make a visible impact within a top-tier professional services finance team. Immediate availability or short notice required. This opportunity may lead to permanent work if this is your goal. </p><p>You must be able to work onsite in the clients LS18 offices a minimum of 3 days a week. </p><p>Interested? Please apply today or contact the Robert Half Leeds team for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi40NjY5Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
