<p><strong>Interim Finance Director - SME - Leicester (On-site, 5 days/week, 6-month contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong><br />We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to join a dynamic SME based in Leicester. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all finance operations and supporting business performance through a period of transition. The assignment will be full-time, on-site, for 6 months.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the finance function and manage the day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, cash flow, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.</li><li>Oversee the production of accurate management accounts and financial statements in line with company and statutory requirements.</li><li>Provide financial insight and challenge to the senior leadership team, supporting business strategy and decision-making.</li><li>Review and enhance financial controls, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and compliance.</li><li>Manage banking relationships, cash management, and working capital.</li><li>Support or lead year-end audit, tax submissions, and liaison with external advisors.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, ensuring clear objectives and professional development.</li><li>Provide scenario modelling and strategic recommendations to support business change, growth initiatives, or restructuring as required.</li><li>Act as finance business partner to operational leaders and stakeholders across the business.</li><li>Deliver ad hoc finance projects as needed throughout the interim assignment.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience in SME environments.</li><li>Proven track record as a Finance Director or in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within an SME or mid-market company.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial acumen and excellent analytical skills.</li><li>Experience of improving processes, financial controls, and reporting frameworks.</li><li>Confident communicator with the ability to partner with and influence senior stakeholders.</li><li>Hands-on approach and willingness to be operational as well as strategic.</li><li>Experience managing or leading teams and supporting change/transformation is highly desirable.</li><li>Immediate or short-term availability preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Location: Leicester, full-time, 5 days per week on site.</li><li>Contract: Interim, 6 months.</li><li>Sector: SME - open to various industries.</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/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzY5OTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-start="305" data-end="692">A rapidly growing network of physician-led medical aesthetic clinics across Europe is seeking two interim accountants to support a major platform integration project across multiple UK clinics. This is a hands-on accounting role, ideal for professionals comfortable with both transactional work and management accounts review in a dynamic, people-first environment.</p><p data-start="694" data-end="721"><strong data-start="694" data-end="719">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="722" data-end="1268"><li data-end="800" data-start="722"><p data-start="724" data-end="800">Process and post all bank transactions, receipts, and payments accurately.</p></li><li data-end="856" data-start="801"><p data-start="803" data-end="856">Perform bank reconciliations for multiple entities.</p></li><li data-start="857" data-end="935"><p data-end="935" data-start="859">Review P&L statements for all entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency.</p></li><li data-end="1013" data-start="936"><p data-end="1013" data-start="938">Manage accruals and prepayments, identifying and investigating anomalies.</p></li><li data-start="1014" data-end="1079"><p data-start="1016" data-end="1079">Assist with preparation of management accounts (P&L focused).</p></li><li data-end="1163" data-start="1080"><p data-start="1082" data-end="1163">Support potential additional accounting work, including fixed asset management.</p></li><li data-start="1164" data-end="1268"><p data-start="1166" data-end="1268">Work collaboratively with the finance and operations team to ensure a smooth platform consolidation.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1289" data-start="1270"><strong data-end="1287" data-start="1270">Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-start="1290" data-end="1688"><li data-end="1371" data-start="1290"><p data-end="1371" data-start="1292">Proven experience in accounting, preferably within multi-entity environments.</p></li><li data-start="1372" data-end="1464"><p data-start="1374" data-end="1464">Strong attention to detail and accuracy in transactional processing and reconciliations.</p></li><li data-start="1465" data-end="1534"><p data-end="1534" data-start="1467">Solid understanding of P&L accounting, accruals, and prepayments.</p></li><li data-end="1628" data-start="1535"><p data-start="1537" data-end="1628">Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project.</p></li><li data-end="1688" data-start="1629"><p data-start="1631" data-end="1688">Strong communication skills and collaborative approach.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1891" data-start="1690"><strong data-end="1716" data-start="1690">Why this role matters:</strong><br data-end="1719" data-start="1716" /> This role is critical to enabling the clinics to consolidate onto a single platform, supporting sustainable growth while allowing clinical teams to focus on patient care.</p><p data-start="1690" data-end="1891">This role is remote, but only candidates Northwest based will be considered as meetings with the FD will be required who is Northwest based. </p><p data-start="1690" data-end="1891"> </p><p data-start="1690" data-end="1891"> </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/Q2F0aGVyaW5lLkhlbnJ5LjAxNTgwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half (an S&P 500 global staffing firm) is supporting a major consulting partner in sourcing two experienced Interim GRC Analysts to provide governance and risk support while a wider uplift programme is underway. The roles focus on risk assessments, ISO aligned controls, governance embedding, third party risk activity, and supporting ongoing cyber governance across a large, complex public sector environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial</strong> <strong>Duration</strong>: 3 to 6 months</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Hybrid with one Leeds on-site day every two weeks</li><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: £350-400 per day via FCSA umbrella</li><li><strong>Start Date</strong>: First week of January</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Insurance experience is highly desirable</strong></li><li>Strong experience working within GRC functions across Risk, Controls and Governance</li><li>Hands on delivery of Risk Assessments across tech solutions and business change</li><li>Knowledge of ISO frameworks and practical Controls Management</li><li>Experience embedding governance and uplift work into business teams rather than short spike delivery</li><li>Understanding of Third Party Risk processes and assessments</li><li>Ability to support BAU governance including policies, exceptions and reporting</li><li>Strong interpersonal style, adaptable, low ego, and able to influence without authority</li><li>Track record of completing contracts without jumping</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>In this assignment, you will join an established Cyber Governance and Risk team to support risk assessments, governance embedding and ongoing ISO aligned control activity. You will work across technology and business stakeholders to ensure governance practices are understood, applied and maintained. This is not a tick box role. You will help uplift governance maturity, support third party risk activities, contribute to BAU processes and ensure the wider cyber team has accurate and timely risk information.v</p><p> </p><p><strong>All candidates must pass standard screening including Right to Work, employment verification and credit criminal checks.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cyber leader to support a fast-growing FinTech at a crucial strategic juncture.</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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4xNzAzMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>We are seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with strong experience in project accounting for construction, engineering, or technical services, proven expertise in WIP management, margin analysis, and advanced Excel/ERP systems to act as a true business partner across global operations. You will deliver insightful analysis, steer financial decision-making, and collaborate closely with business leaders to drive performance and support transformation.</p><p>Join a global business, acting as finance lead and strategic partner to project and operations teams. Translate complex financials into actionable insight, challenge assumptions, and drive improved margin and project outcomes. Own divisional forecasting and budgeting and deliver robust financial control and data integrity to support business growth and integration.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Essential Requirements</strong>:</p><ul><li>Immediately available or short notice period.</li><li>Fully qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)</li><li>Demonstrated experience with project accounting and partnering with operational teams in construction, engineering, or technical services</li><li>Deep understanding of WIP management, cost-to-complete forecasting, revenue recognition, and commercial drivers</li><li>Broad exposure to manufacturing or service cost accounting, ideally in an SME or integration context</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP system literacy, experience with project accounting tools, and data visualisation/reporting</li><li>Excellent analytical, influencing, and communication skills; proactive, commercial acumen, and attention to detail</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Partner with business leaders to drive financial performance, cost recovery, and profitability</li><li>Lead monthly management accounts and financial reporting for multiple divisions and complex projects, adding analysis and commentary to inform commercial decisions</li><li>Take ownership of WIP and margin analysis, ensuring accuracy, strong controls, and clear communication of project risks and opportunities</li><li>Use advanced Excel and ERP skills to create MI dashboards, review KPIs, and drive operational improvements</li><li>Oversee budgeting/forecasting cycles, consolidate project-level forecasts, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives</li><li>Support integration and process improvement initiatives, standardising project accounting templates, controls, and reporting across the business</li><li>Influence and advise board/divisional leadership, preparing commercial packs, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations</li><li>Champion cost-based revenue recognition practices and facilitate data discipline and accountability across operational teams</li><li>Lead on supplier/subcontractor review, business case analysis, and transformation projects</li><li>Act as change agent, supporting business integration, M&A, and operational transformation with strong financial insight</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate</strong>:<br /> Qualified Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant with a hands-on, commercially driven approach; proven track record as a business partner in project-based environments. Skilled at challenging stakeholders and adding value beyond traditional accounting. Ready to step into a strategic finance position in a dynamic, global company.</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/VGluby5GcmVldGguOTM1NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected service sector business in North West Leeds to recruit an experienced Interim Management Accountant for a crucial assignment lasting 3-4 months. This contract role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a dynamic and collaborative team. This role will start next week so you must be free to start before Xmas. </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly management accounts and financial reporting.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Liaise with department managers to interpret data and support decision-making.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and internal controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous management accounting experience in the service sector.</li><li>Strong analytical and Excel skills.</li><li>Confident communicator with a proactive approach.</li><li>Sage 50 is essential</li><li>Available for 3-4 days on site per week in North West Leeds.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Play a vital role in a thriving, people-focused business.</li><li>Work with a welcoming team and contribute to operational excellence.</li><li>Enjoy the flexibility of an interim assignment with clear deliverables and support.</li></ul><p>If you're ready to bring your expertise to a business that values results and collaboration, apply today or contact Robert Half to learn more.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi4zMTEzNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="624" data-start="320">We are seeking an experienced Interim Senior Technical Accounting Analyst to support a time-critical finance transformation for a US listed group with international operations. </p><p data-start="320" data-end="624">This role will play a key part in a short term assignment focused on IFRS to US GAAP conversion and external reporting.</p><h3 data-end="650" data-start="626">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support the conversion of subsidiary financial information from IFRS to US GAAP.</li><li>Prepare detailed working papers, journals and reconciliations to support external reporting.</li><li>Perform technical accounting analysis and prepare clear accounting memoranda.</li><li>Identify and advise on non routine or complex transactions.</li><li>Act as a technical accounting contact for audit queries, providing robust documentation.</li><li>Collaborate with corporate accounting, FP&A, tax and other finance stakeholders.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1472" data-start="1440">Required Experience & Skills</h3><ul><li>Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.</li><li>Must be ACCA / ACA qualified. </li><li>Experience supporting SEC reporting and audit processes.</li><li>Excellent analytical, documentation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver to tight deadlines.</li><li>Preferred Experience</li></ul><p>Interim assignment for minimum 3 months </p><p>Immediate start!</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNDkyMDIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client based in Manchester City Centre and looking to appoint a Management Accountant. The organisation has seen huge growth and needs a skilled and motivated Management Accountant to play a key role in ensuring smooth finance operations.</p><p>Interim assignment - 4 months+</p><br><br><br> <br><ul><li>Prepare and maintain accurate management accounts, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.</li><li>Analyse financial data to support decision-making and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to enhance financial planning.</li><li>Reconcile accounts and oversee month-end and year-end closing procedures.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely submissions.</li><li>Manage cash flow and provide recommendations for financial optimisation.</li><li>Support audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting and finance function.</li></ul><br><br><br><br><p>A successful Interim Management Accountant should have:</p><ul><li>Proven experience in management accounting within the business services industry.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to financial data.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and advanced knowledge of Excel.</li><li>A professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Hybrid working </p><p>Immediate start </p><br><br><br><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNTI5NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="t-24 "> </h2><br> <br><br><br><p>Robert Half (an S&P 500 global staffing firm) is supporting a major consulting partner in sourcing two experienced Interim GRC Analysts to provide governance and risk support while a wider uplift programme is underway. The roles focus on risk assessments, ISO aligned controls, governance embedding, third party risk activity, and supporting ongoing cyber governance across a large, complex public sector environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Assignment Details</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Initial</strong> <strong>Duration</strong>: 3 to 6 months</li><li><strong>Location</strong>: Hybrid with one Leeds on-site day every two weeks</li><li><strong>Day Rate</strong>: IRO of £400 per day via FCSA umbrella</li><li><strong>Start Date</strong>: First week of January</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Skills and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience working within GRC functions across Risk, Controls and Governance</li><li>Hands on delivery of Risk Assessments across tech solutions and business change</li><li>Knowledge of ISO frameworks and practical Controls Management</li><li>Experience embedding governance and uplift work into business teams rather than short spike delivery</li><li>Understanding of Third Party Risk processes and assessments</li><li>Ability to support BAU governance including policies, exceptions and reporting</li><li>Strong interpersonal style, adaptable, low ego, and able to influence without authority</li><li>Track record of completing contracts without jumping</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>In this assignment, you will join an established Cyber Governance and Risk team to support risk assessments, governance embedding and ongoing ISO aligned control activity. You will work across technology and business stakeholders to ensure governance practices are understood, applied and maintained. This is not a tick box role. You will help uplift governance maturity, support third party risk activities, contribute to BAU processes and ensure the wider cyber team has accurate and timely risk information.v</p><p> </p><p><strong>All candidates must pass standard screening including Right to Work, employment verification and credit criminal checks.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cyber leader to support a fast-growing FinTech at a crucial strategic juncture.</p><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/Tmljb2xhcy5HZW9yZ2lvdS4yOTg2MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be working with a global organisation in West Leeds to recruit a interim Accountant for a 12 month contract. Working in the Group Financial accountant team where external reporting and ensuring compliance is key. This role is all about maintaining financial record integrity in various general accounting functions. Collection and analysis support for financial data for completeness and accuracy.</p><p>This is a large and busy company and there is a good chance for this position to become permanent for a canddiate who does well in the role. </p><p>Beyond the day to day, this role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in strategic projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and changeable environment</p><p><strong>What will you be doing?</strong></p><ul><li>Responsible for preparing and filing of all statutory accounts to deadline and to appropriate accounting standards</li><li>Ensure the preparation / filing of all other regulatory information as required</li><li>Review entity VAT returns</li><li>Maintain relationships with auditors, business unit management and other stakeholders as necessary to drive adherence to deadlines</li><li>Maintains and documents internal accounting controls.</li><li>May assist in the setup of processes and procedures</li><li>Provides guidance and support for both internal and external audits (adhoc, quarterly and annual).</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What will be expected of you?</strong></p><ul><li>Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.</li><li>Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.</li><li>Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organisation. May represent department internally or externally</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li><strong>What do you need?</strong></li></ul><ul><li>A strong customer focus</li><li>A sense of urgency and pace, managing deadlines with the capacity to manage conflicting demands and driving the same in others</li><li>Strong organisation and planning skills</li><li>Deadline focused</li><li>Ability to deal with several priorities simultaneously and maintain a flexible approach</li><li>Logical and clear thinker</li><li>Fully qualified or part qualified</li><li>Several years of work experience.</li><li>International experience would be an advantage.</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/c3RlcGhhbmllLmRhd3Nvbi45OTQ0OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
