101 results for Group Financial Reporting Accountant in Witham, Essex

Financial Reporting Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Reporting Accountant (Permanent Role) | Energy | Central London (Hybrid) | £50,000-£55,000 + Study Support Robert Half are partnering with a leading UK energy organisation delivering a nationally significant low-carbon infrastructure programme. As the project moves into a major new phase of delivery, the finance function is expanding rapidly - creating a brand-new opportunity for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join a high-performing team at the centre of this important long-term programme. This is a hands-on technical finance role focused on preparing financial statements, consolidations, and high-quality reporting within a fast-growing, complex environment. You'll work closely with senior finance leaders, contribute to robust internal and external reporting, and support the development of best-in-class finance processes across the programme. 📊 About the Role <ul><li>Prepare accurate, timely consolidated reporting and financial statements across the project. * Produce forecast financial statements and consolidated views to support strategic decision-making. * Reconcile high-risk balance sheet accounts, resolve reconciling items, and improve the auditability and clarity of schedules. * Deliver shareholder reporting and adapt outputs as the stakeholder landscape evolves. * Document and maintain finance processes, policies, and internal controls. * Test and strengthen internal controls to ensure assurance and compliance across reporting activities. * Support automation and wider finance transformation projects, helping build efficient systems and tools. * Assist in preparing interim and annual statutory accounts and help facilitate a smooth audit process. * Uphold strong internal control and assurance processes around consolidation and hedge accounting.</li></ul> 📋 About You <ul><li>2-3 years' experience preparing financial statements - hands-on, not reviewing. * Practical, hands-on consolidation experience - doesn't need to be highly complex, but you must have done the work yourself. * Experience gained in an industry environment, preparing financial statements and consolidations directly (as opposed to reviewing in practice). * Practice-only backgrounds are not suitable for this position. * Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) - full study support provided. * Solid knowledge of IFRS and strong technical accounting foundations. * Excellent Excel skills and confidence working with detailed financial data. * Detail-focused, collaborative, and comfortable working in a project-driven, evolving environment.</li></ul> 🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>£50,000-£55,000 base salary. * Full study support for ACCA/ACA/CIMA. * Hybrid working - 3 days a week in the Central London office. * Join a finance team that has expanded significantly as the programme has scaled, creating strong opportunities for progression as the next phases roll out. * The chance to build strong technical reporting expertise on a major, long-term energy programme where your work directly supports delivery and decision-making. * Long-term stability and development within a programme expected to grow for many years.</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This Business This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing finance function at a pivotal moment in the programme. As the project continues to scale, the team is expanding rapidly - creating clear pathways for progression, deeper technical development, and opportunities to move into broader reporting or leadership roles over time.You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment where high-quality reporting is valued and your contribution genuinely matters. This is the ideal role for someone looking to accelerate their career, build strong technical foundations, and be part of a major UK energy programme with long-term stability and growth.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzgxODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-11-26T11:36:33Z

Management Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Duties: <ul><li>Ensuring all month end journals and reconciliations across all Group entities are completed on time, working with the Group Financial Controller, AP Manager, Director of Commercial Finance and Credit Controller & Commercial Finance Lead to prepare accurate and timely monthly and half-yearly reporting.</li><li>Posting of business as usual and month end journals and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and income statement expense review files.</li><li>Leading the inter-company elimination and reporting process for Group companies.</li><li>Prepare monthly / bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns for the Group's UK and Irish entities, as well as developing a CIS reporting process.</li><li>Leading the IFRS 16 Right of Use asset accounting process for the London Office and Electric vehicle fleet.</li><li>Assisting with the management of the Irish legacy operations and wind down / management of SPVs.</li><li>Supporting preparation of the monthly CFO board pack reports and periodic external reporting requirements, including work on consolidated Group reporting.</li><li>Support preparation of the Group consolidation under IFRS across a number of entities and associated financial disclosures for the consolidated and single entity financial statements.</li><li>Liaising with external auditors to provide support and documentation, ensuring an efficient audit process</li><li>Working closely with IT in streamlining Netsuite ERP reporting.</li><li>Business partnering with Group cost centres in order to assist with budgeting, forecasting, monthly review of expenditure and performance.</li><li>Liaison with HR to assist in the monthly payroll process, including payroll review, postings and reconciliation of associate balance sheet creditors including PAYE and pension control accounts.</li><li>Engagement in ad-hoc projects to support the Group as required.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuODY3MzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-11-14T13:46:09Z

Financial Accountant

Royston, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a growing medical device company based in Royston to recruit a Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a regulated, innovation-led organisation operating in an international group structure, offering strong exposure to statutory reporting, technical accounting, and consolidation activities.Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play a key role in ensuring robust financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance across the business.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Ownership of balance sheet accounting, including reconciliations, reviews, and resolution of complex items</li><li>Preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP / IFRS and liaison with external auditors</li><li>Support group consolidations, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations</li><li>Manage tax-related activities, including corporation tax computations, deferred tax, and coordination with external tax advisors</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal control requirements relevant to a medical device environment</li><li>Contribute to month-end close processes and continuous improvement of reporting and controls</li><li>Support ad-hoc technical accounting queries and projects as the business continues to scale</li></ul> Your Profile<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent</li><li>Strong experience in financial accounting, ideally within a manufacturing, life sciences, or regulated environment</li><li>Solid understanding of balance sheet accounting, statutory reporting, tax, and consolidations</li><li>Comfortable working within a group structure</li><li>Strong attention to detail with the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders</li></ul> What's On Offer<ul><li>Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience</li><li>10% annual bonus</li><li>Hybrid working model</li><li>Opportunity to work in a growing medical device business with strong technical exposure and career development potential</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQxOTIyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-16T13:33:16Z

Financial Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant - Technical & Project-Focused | Rail / Construction Background PreferredRobert Half is working with a established organisation is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Financial Control team. This role is ideal for a technically strong accountant who enjoys a blend of financial reporting, controls, systems improvement and project-focused work, particularly within a dynamic, contract-driven environment.About the Role As a key part of the Financial Control team, you will play a central role in ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement across the function. Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Managing and reconciling the fixed asset register</li><li>Ownership of IFRS16 lease accounting</li><li>Preparing statutory accounts and managing change control</li><li>Delivering high-quality, timely balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Supporting both internal and external audits</li><li>Providing expert guidance on accounting standards, company law and HMRC requirements</li><li>Strengthening internal controls and collaborating with wider finance teams to mitigate risk</li><li>Supporting tax computations and broader tax compliance</li><li>Driving systems and process improvements across finance</li><li>Ad hoc project support as directed by the Financial Controller</li></ul>This position offers a balance of BAU and project responsibilities, with ample opportunity to influence processes and enhance reporting quality.About You We're seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with a strong grounding in technical accounting and financial control. You will stand out if you bring:<ul><li>Experience within the railway, construction or infrastructure sectors</li><li>Exposure to working with subcontractors, complex contracts or project-based environments</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for improving processes</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders</li><li>Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality reporting</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>A broad technical accounting role with meaningful project involvement</li><li>Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams</li><li>Opportunities to influence systems, processes and internal controls</li><li>A collaborative team environment that values technical expertise</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits</li></ul>If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant with experience in rail, construction or subcontractor-heavy environments, we'd love to hear from you.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zMzEwNC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-12-15T14:45:08Z

Finance Manager

Royston, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
55000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a local manufacturing business to recruit a Finance Manager / Group Reporting Manager to support the Group Finance Director and oversee the finance operations for their group entities. This is a key role within a growing group, offering genuine impact, autonomy and visibility across the business. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee the finance function for the legal entities and the group.</li><li>Lead and review month-end processes and prepare monthly reporting packs</li><li>Produce consolidated financial reporting.</li><li>Provide commentary, performance analysis and insight across the Group</li><li>Monitor and forecast Group cashflow</li><li>Review working capital movements and drive improvements</li><li>Coordinate annual budgets and half-year forecasting cycles</li><li>Act as the main contact for the year-end audit, preparing analysis and key deliverables</li><li>Support insurance renewals with financial analysis and data</li><li>Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed and reviewed</li><li>Support, train and cover team members as needed</li><li>Lead and contribute to process improvements (e.g. expense system rollout, BACs improvements, invoicing automation) </li></ul>Skills & Attributes<ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Sound technical accounting knowledge, including consolidations and multi-currency</li><li>Highly organised, able to manage multiple deadlines under pressure</li><li>Experience training, supporting and developing finance team members</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a commercial mindset</li><li>Proficient Excel user </li></ul>Experience & Qualifications<ul><li>Proven experience producing consolidated management reports</li><li>Strong understanding of internal controls</li><li>Experience in driving change, improving processes and coaching others</li><li>Fully qualified accountant - ideally ACCA or ACA </li></ul>Salary and Benefits:The role if Finance Manager is offered with a salary of up to £65,000. This role will be based fully on site.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjg0MjE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-08T10:41:48Z

Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
21 - 25 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Media Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accountant for 3 months. Role:Our client is looking for an immediate, Interim Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Manage and perform all North American accounting functions including transactions posting, customer billing, A/R, A/P, GL postings, cost accounting, and revenue recognition</li><li>Reconciliation of balance sheet, P&L and all intercompany recharges</li><li>Produce monthly financial statements, perform variance analysis and provide commentaries</li><li>Oversee tax functions for the US and Canada liaising with our external tax accountants and ensuring all necessary tax filings are completed in time</li><li>Production of year end audit files for both US and Canada Companies and support head office and parent company with the statutory audit</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements; filing financial reports</li><li>Maintain internal control processes and ensure the system and processes are efficient operating and utilised within the company</li><li>Manage relationships with bankers, auditors, and tax authorities</li><li>Lead monthly account reviews for US and Canada, working with VP Finance & Reporting to ensure management accounts and reporting supports overall reporting vision</li><li>Support group HR team with monthly payroll processing when needed</li><li>Provide ad hoc operational support for the office and HR</li></ul>Profile:The successful Interim Accountant will either be Part qualified or newly qualified experience.You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading Media Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:This Interim Accountant role will be paying circa £21-£25 per hour, dependant on experience. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjkxNDQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-11-12T12:48:39Z

Commercial Finance Analyst

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
Commercial Finance Analyst | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £50,000-£55,000Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a permanent Commercial Finance Analyst into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance analyst to own budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis at a senior level, delivering actionable insights that directly influence growth, acquisitions, and strategic decision-making across a dynamic media and advertising business.The business operates across multiple markets and offers exposure to senior stakeholders across editorial, sales, production, and marketing - providing an excellent platform for development within a fast-paced and creative environment. 📊 About the PositionReporting into the Finance Director and supported by a Commercial Analyst, you'll take ownership of key financial planning, forecasting, and acquisition-related processes, producing high-quality analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making.Your responsibilities will include:* Project managing the quarterly budgeting and forecasting process to ensure timely consolidation into the Group P&L for US reporting. * Ensuring that the timing and phasing of upcoming releases are accurately reflected in forecasts. * Collaborating with editorial, sales, production, and marketing teams to gather key data inputs. * Producing comprehensive budget and forecast packs for presentation to UK senior leadership. * Developing strong working knowledge of Hyperion Planning to support forecasting and budgeting processes. * Reviewing and reporting on the financial performance of previous campaigns and releases to inform future commercial decisions. * Preparing investment cases for new acquisitions and liaising with stakeholders across multiple departments. * Creating draft P&Ls and scenario models for potential acquisitions, highlighting key commercial drivers. 📋 What We're Looking For* Part-qualified or finalist-level accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA). * Strong commercial acumen with proven experience handling large and complex data sets. * Excellent Excel skills and experience with financial planning systems. * Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial modelling capabilities. * Confident communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally and present findings clearly. 🤝 What's on Offer* Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum. * Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office. * Work within a high-energy, collaborative environment where creativity meets commercial finance, with regular opportunities to interact with editorial, sales, and marketing teams. * Exposure to complex, multi-market financial operations and high-profile projects that directly influence business decisions. * A benefits package designed to support you beyond the office: private medical, dental cover, flexible working arrangements, generous holiday allowance, and dedicated mental health days. * Structured personal development and training opportunities, including support for professional qualifications and career progression within a growing finance function. 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next MoveThis role offers the opportunity to combine commercial insight with financial rigour in a fast-paced, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and acquisitions while influencing key business decisions across a high-profile media and advertising group.You will work closely with senior leadership, providing analysis that directly shapes strategic decisions and drives growth. The role gives exposure to multiple areas of the business, including editorial, sales, production, and marketing, allowing you to build a deep understanding of how financial planning and commercial strategy intersect.This is also a chance to develop your technical and commercial skills in a real-world environment, working with complex financial models, large data sets, and high-impact projects. For a motivated finance professional, it's a stepping stone to greater responsibility, including leadership opportunities within a growing finance team.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzAzNDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-11-13T14:55:44Z

Compliance Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Compliance Accountant | Media & Advertising | Central London (Hybrid Working) | £40,000-£50,000 | Permanent Role Robert Half is working with a leading media and advertising group in Central London to recruit a Compliance Accountant into their expanding finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for an internal auditor or someone part-qualified leaving external audit, with 12-24 months' experience, to gain hands-on experience in compliance, audits, and financial controls within a dynamic, fast-paced media business. The business operates across multiple markets and provides exposure to senior finance stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional teams, offering a strong platform for development in finance and compliance within a creative environment. 📊 About the Position Reporting into the Compliance Manager, you'll assist in ensuring the business has robust and efficient compliance processes. You'll support statutory and internal audits, while helping embed best practice compliance standards across the finance function. Your responsibilities will include: <ul><li>Assisting the Compliance Manager with statutory and internal audits and other compliance processes.</li><li>Collating and maintaining audit information, liaising with finance teams, and ensuring timely responses to audit requests.</li><li>Supporting the implementation of compliance policies and procedures, and communicating changes effectively across the business.</li><li>Helping train finance and non-finance staff in accounting regulations and good finance practices.</li><li>Working closely with Financial Reporting and Commercial Finance teams to ensure compliance standards are met.</li><li>Assisting with ad-hoc projects as directed by the Compliance Manager.</li></ul> 📋 What We're Looking For <ul><li>Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) with 1-2 years of internal or external audit experience.</li><li>Strong understanding of accounting principles and an interest in compliance.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Experience or interest in audits and compliance reviews is advantageous.</li></ul>🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>Salary: £40,000-£50,000 per annum.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the Central London office.</li><li>ACCA/CIMA sponsorship after probation.</li><li>25 days annual leave.</li><li>Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support.</li><li>Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Structured personal development and training opportunities within a high-profile media and advertising environment.</li></ul> 💼 Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move This role offers the opportunity to combine financial rigour with compliance expertise in a fast-moving, creative industry. You'll gain hands-on experience in audits, internal controls, and compliance processes while influencing finance practices across a high-profile media business.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNzIxODMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-12-17T17:36:24Z

Interim Financial Accountant - 6 to 9 months

Colchester, Essex
remote
Temporary
250 - 350 GBP / Daily
<h2 data-start="158" data-end="229">Job Title: Financial Accountant (Qualified) - 6-9 Month Contract</h2>Location: Colchester (Onsite minimum 3 days per week) Contract Type: Interim Day Rate Contract Inside IR35 - Umbrella or PAYE Day Rate: £250-£350 per day Start Date: Immediate<h3 data-start="441" data-end="465">About the Client</h3>Our client is a well-established international organisation with a strong presence across global markets. They are seeking an experienced and technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team on an interim basis to support core accounting activities and upcoming audit requirements.<h3 data-start="776" data-end="797">Role Overview</h3>This is a hands-on, technically demanding Financial Accountant role working closely with the wider finance function and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to month-end close activities, assist with audit preparation and execution, and support accurate financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards.<h3 data-end="1174" data-start="1146">Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-end="1865" data-start="1175"><li data-end="1276" data-start="1175">Lead and perform accounting tasks ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.</li><li data-end="1357" data-start="1277">Prepare and review key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.</li><li data-end="1407" data-start="1358">Support month-end and year-end close processes.</li><li data-end="1548" data-start="1408">Assist with the planning and execution of external and internal audits, including preparing audit packs and responding to auditor queries.</li><li data-start="1549" data-end="1648">Ensure compliance with internal policies, group accounting standards, and statutory requirements.</li><li data-start="1649" data-end="1730">Provide technical accounting support and guidance on complex accounting issues.</li><li data-start="1731" data-end="1792">Identify improvements in accounting processes and controls.</li><li data-end="1865" data-start="1793">Work collaboratively with internal teams to drive successful outcomes.</li></ul><h3 data-start="1872" data-end="1902">Candidate Requirements</h3>Essential:<ul data-end="2409" data-start="1918"><li data-start="1918" data-end="1979">Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).</li><li data-start="1980" data-end="2043">Strong technical accounting knowledge (e.g., IFRS / UK-GAAP).</li><li data-end="2142" data-start="2044">Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, preferably within a multinational environment.</li><li data-start="2143" data-end="2235">Audit experience, including direct involvement in audit cycles and liaising with auditors.</li><li data-end="2287" data-start="2236">Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li data-end="2348" data-start="2288">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li data-end="2409" data-start="2349">Flexible, adaptable, and capable of working independently.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul data-end="2551" data-start="2426"><li data-start="2426" data-end="2485">Prior experience working on interim/contract assignments.</li><li data-end="2551" data-start="2486">ERP or finance system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics).</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjI0MjE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-03T17:51:55Z

Group Financial Controller

City of London, London
remote
Temporary
90000 - 95000 GBP / Yearly
Role:Our client is looking for an immediate, temporary, Group Financial Controller to assist them for 15 months. You will be responsible for following duties<ul><li> Lead EMEA financial close and consolidated reporting across 20 legal entities, ensuring accuracy, governance, and IFRS compliance.</li><li>Maintain strong balance sheet control, cashflow management, liquidity forecasting, and working capital optimisation.</li><li>Oversee payroll approval, tax coordination, and statutory compliance to minimise risk and liabilities.</li><li>Provide high-quality financial reporting and insights to the European CFO and global leadership.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders across Europe and Australia on budgeting, forecasting, strategy, and performance improvement.</li><li>Lead audit, risk, and governance activities, including external and internal audits and financial controls.</li><li>Drive systems implementation, process improvement, reporting efficiency, and EMEA standardisation.</li><li>Support M&A, strategic projects, cross-regional initiatives, and provide leadership within a high-energy European finance team.</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Group Financial Controller will have excellent consolidation skills and and have 4/5 years post qualified experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading Retail Company based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:These temporary Accounts Payable roles will be paying circa £90 -95k Pro-rata, dependant on experience. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TGF1cmVuLlNoZXJpZGFuLjI3MzI1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-04T16:48:40Z

Senior Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Financial Services have partnered with a trading & commodities firm, based in the City of London, to hire a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant will be part of a small finance team, reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, and will assist in driving accurate reporting, efficient processes, and strong financial controls. The PersonThe successful Senior Accountant for this trading & commodities firm based in the City of London will be a qualified accountant with several years of hands on experience. They will have strong reporting skills, and excellent attention to detail. Experience within commodities, energy or utilities would be highly advantageous but is not essential. The FirmMy client is a small but growing trading & commodities firm based in the City of London. They are part of a group and have less that 40 people in the London office. Salary & BenefitsThe Senior Accountant for this City of London based trading & commodities firm will receive a salary of £80,000 to £90,000 (highly dependent on experience) plus a discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjExMTg4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-01-06T14:13:56Z

Management Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are partnering with a Wealth and Asset Manager to recruit a Management Accountant. The successful candidate will thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, bringing structure and assurance during a key period of growth and organisational change.Based in the City, 3 days in the office. This is a highly visible role within the finance function, working closely with senior leadership and key external stakeholders. What We're Looking For * Comfortable operating in a start-up style, PE-backed environment where priorities can shift quickly * Group accounting experience, ideally within a PE-backed structure * Experience with multi-entity consolidations * Confident engaging with senior stakeholders * Advanced Excel skills (SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH) * ACCA/CIMA/ACA newly qualified: 1-2 years PQE, with some industry experience preferred What You Will Do * Own and present monthly management accounts, delivering clear variance and performance analysis to the C-suite * Support M&A activity, including review of forecasts, cash flow and covenant impacts * Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes, including zero-based budget rebuilds with department heads * Manage payroll consolidation, journals and associated controls * Prepare and coordinate external reporting requirements * Lead the external audit, managing timelines, deliverables and technical queries * Strengthen financial controls, accuracy and efficiency, while mentoring junior team membersRobert 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuMTE5MDcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-12-17T14:33:59Z

Financial Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 78000 GBP / Yearly
Financial Accountant- Hybrid, LondonBase salary £65,000-£78,000k plus extensive benefitsA senior financial accountant role within a large, public sector and government complex organisation, responsible for statutory accounts, regulatory filings and group consolidation. The position also leads the in-sourcing of accounting processes and strengthens the organisation's financial governance framework.Financial Accountant Key Responsibilities:<ul data-start="494" data-end="1014"><li data-end="590" data-start="494">Lead the production of statutory accounts, AR21 filings and full reporting for all entities.</li><li data-start="591" data-end="694">Manage consolidation schedules and act as primary liaison for external audit and regulatory bodies.</li><li data-start="695" data-end="803">Oversee the in-sourcing of financial accounting from the external provider, ensuring a smooth transition.</li><li data-start="804" data-end="894">Drive improvements to financial accounting policy, controls and fixed asset reporting.</li><li data-end="1014" data-start="895">Provide leadership to Tax and Treasury (where line management applies) and support the wider finance management team.</li></ul>Candidate Profile:<ul data-is-only-node="" data-start="1041" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1699"><li data-end="1179" data-start="1041">Strong financial accounting experience in a large, complex environment with full statutory reporting and group consolidation exposure.</li><li data-start="1180" data-end="1281">Proven ability to develop complete accounts from trial balance and manage regulatory submissions.</li><li data-start="1282" data-end="1400">Exceptional Excel capability (pivot tables, power queries, data models) and strong technical accounting knowledge.</li><li data-end="1492" data-start="1401">Qualified accountant (ACA/FCA preferred) with excellent analytical and drafting skills.</li><li data-start="1493" data-end="1596">Collaborative, resilient and discreet, with the ability to manage staff and deliver under pressure.</li><li data-end="1699" data-is-last-node="" data-start="1597">Desirable: union/membership organisation experience; systems change; NAV/Business Central; Caseware.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyaWEuUm9kaWNoa2luYS4xNjI0MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-11-17T16:33:51Z

Group Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
90000 - 90000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Financial Services has partnered with a global investment management firm based in the City of London to hire a Group Reporting Manager. The Group Reporting Manager will have a broad and hands on role and will be responsible for several entities. The PersonThe successful Group Reporting Manager for this City of London based investment management firm will be an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with at least four years of post qualified experience. Reporting experience and group consolidations experience are essential. All candidates must be available to work within one month maximum. The CompanyMy client is a global investment management firm with several billion pounds of assets under management. They are based in the city of London.Salary & BenefitsThe successful Group Reporting Manager for this central London based investment manager will receive a salary of c.£90,000 (highly dependent on skills and experience) plus a competitive bonus and benefits package. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjM3OTMxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-11-20T12:13:58Z

Senior Group Reporting Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
100000 - 125000 GBP / Yearly
Senior Group Reporting Manager (6-Month Contract) | Media & Advertising | London (Hybrid) | £100,000-£125,000 Robert Half are working with one of the world's largest media and advertising groups - a multinational powerhouse operating across hundreds of agencies, markets and brands. With a footprint spanning every major global region and a financial structure that reflects decades of growth, acquisitions and international expansion, the organisation offers one of the most complex and high-profile reporting environments in the industry. The Group Finance team is undergoing a period of significant uplift, driving improvements in consolidation, technical accounting, controls and reporting quality across the organisation. As part of this journey, we're supporting the hire of a Senior Group Reporting Manager on a 6-month contract - a pivotal role responsible for leading critical elements of group reporting, shaping high-quality outputs, and guiding a talented team through a fast-paced and demanding reporting cycle.This opportunity is ideal for Big 4 Senior Managers or ex-Big 4 professionals now operating in senior reporting or technical accounting roles, who want to work at genuine global scale, tackle complex financial challenges, and bring leadership presence to a major international finance function. 📊 About the Role <ul><li>Lead complex technical accounting areas including goodwill impairment, M&A accounting, hedging, leasing, share-based payments, and other ad hoc high-judgement projects. * Own and drive the Group consolidation process across multiple regions, currencies, and reporting units under IFRS. * Deliver accurate, timely consolidated financial statements and high-quality reporting for senior leadership and external stakeholders. * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and enhance reporting processes, leveraging best practice and technology. * Build strong working relationships with auditors, senior management and finance teams across the global network. * Lead, mentor and develop a team of Managers and Senior Associates, ensuring strong performance and continuous development. * Ensure strict compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.</li></ul> 📋 About You <ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA). * Big 4-trained - ideally at Senior Manager level - or ex-Big 4 now operating in a senior group reporting, technical accounting, or complex consolidation role. * Strong experience preparing and delivering multi-currency, multi-entity group consolidations. * Excellent technical knowledge of IFRS. * Proven people leadership experience - able to motivate, guide, and develop high-performing teams. * Confident communicator, comfortable influencing senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Naturally proactive, solutions-focused and calm under pressure. * Advanced Excel skills and confidence navigating large, complex data sets.</li></ul> 🤝 What's on Offer <ul><li>£100,000-£125,000 (6-month contract). * Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the London office. * 25 days annual leave. * Private healthcare, life assurance, and wellbeing support. * Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.</li></ul> 💼 Why Join This Business This is a rare chance to step into a global finance function operating at enormous scale, where the complexity of the reporting environment offers exceptional technical stretch and professional challenge. You'll join at an important moment for the Group Finance team, as reporting processes, systems and structures are being strengthened and modernised. The role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful work from day one, collaborate with high-calibre finance professionals, and influence the quality of reporting at a business recognised worldwide for its creative impact and global footprint. For experienced Big 4 talent seeking a high-profile contract that genuinely moves the needle on their CV - this is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a major international business while strengthening senior-level technical and consolidation experience.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTAwNDEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-11-28T16:27:11Z

Group Financial Controller

Harlow, Essex
remote
Permanent
100000 - 120000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation to appoint a Group Financial Controller. This is a critical leadership role within a complex, multi-site business operating on a significant scale, with an active M&A strategy and a clear medium-term value creation plan.Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a senior finance leader with end-to-end responsibility for group controllership, financial governance, and integration of acquisitions across a large operational footprint. The Role<ul><li>Lead all group financial control, including month-end, statutory reporting, balance sheet ownership, and audit</li><li>Operate as a key finance partner to the PE investors, delivering high-quality reporting, insight, and governance</li><li>Oversee finance operations across 50+ sites/units, ensuring consistency, controls, and scalability</li><li>Own cashflow, working capital, treasury, and covenant reporting</li><li>Play a central role in mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition optimisation</li><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, multi-layered finance team</li><li>Support value creation initiatives, systems improvement, and exit readiness</li></ul> Required Experience<ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a private equity-backed environment</li><li>Senior finance leadership experience within a multi-site business (50+ units essential)</li><li>Strong track record of M&A exposure, including integration of acquired businesses</li><li>Comfortable operating in fast-paced, change-driven environments with high stakeholder visibility</li><li>Commercially astute, hands-on, and able to balance strategic leadership with operational detail</li></ul> Package<ul><li>£100,000 - £125,000 base salary</li><li>Meaningful equity participation</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Opportunity to play a key role in a value creation and exit journey</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjQ4MzU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-16T19:22:57Z

Management Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
20 - 27.50 GBP / Hourly
Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 2-3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts, including analytical review of the results and communicating underlying trends to the FD.</li><li>Lead the development of annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts.</li><li>Review of nominal ledger and balance sheet accounts, including posting of accrual journals in line with budget and real time knowledge.</li><li>Review of accrued and deferred net sales in line with revenue recognition principals and preparation of journals</li><li>Monitor and manage the agency's cash flow to ensure liquidity and prevent financial risk and reporting to HQ</li><li>Oversee billing and credit control function</li><li>Lead year-end reporting and audit</li><li>Oversee WIP management</li><li>Sign-off payment runs and bank transactions</li><li>Track and analyse financial performance, identifying key trends and potential areas for improvement.</li><li>Acknowledges the full extent of responsibilities and can prioritise a workplan that facilitates both the team and their reporting deadlines.</li><li>Provides insight and expertise to strengthen finance expertise and stakeholder relationships.</li><li>Can work with theoretical insight and information to draw recommendations.</li><li>Lead charge ability and utilisation reporting meeting with annotated analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Reviews overhead budgets vs actual.</li><li>Can advise how to better improve EBITDA without compromising on ROI</li><li>Understands the requirements of cash flow for project work, assisting internal and external teams accordingly.</li><li>Helps drives commercial understanding and financial process throughout the client service team.</li><li>Work with clients on financial matters related to project budgets, invoicing, and payment schedules.</li><li>Completes Performance review meetings with direct reports and provides feedback on wider team when requested.</li><li>Helps support project teams, upskilling, training, inducting as required.</li><li>Manage and mentor the finance team, ensuring their professional development and effectiveness.</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director and Heads of Departments, including their account management and operations team to provide financial guidance and support for commercial decision making.</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Finance Manager will be either part-qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or Qualified by experience and ideally have previous experience experience working in Creative, PR, Advertising, Marketing or Media.You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a leading Media business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.Salary & Benefits:The temporary Finance Manager role will be paying circa £22.50 - £27.50 per hour, dependant on experience.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjczNjM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-11-10T17:00:45Z

Management Accountant

City of London, London
remote
Contract
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
Role:Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Management Accountant to assist them for 12 months. You be will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Preparation of Month end reporting pack and present to the Operational Chief Financial Officer</li><li>Provide detailed commentary and analysis in support of the monthly management reporting packs</li><li>Daily Revenue file to prepare and circulate within the finance team</li><li>Reconciliation of Revenue between multiple sources and platforms</li><li>Preparation of the monthly rolling forecasts for both costs and revenue</li><li>Play a key role in developing budgets, forecast and re forecast</li><li>Provision of ad-hoc financial data and analysis to Management</li><li>Monthly analysis and review of assigned balance sheet accounts</li><li>Preparation of various reports as part of the group reporting requirements</li><li>Preparation of the Monthly Board Reporting pack for presentation</li><li>Provide the Operational Chief Financial Officer with the financial impact of any asset operational issues that may arise</li><li>Collaboration with the commercial team in respect of auction strategy and reflecting updates in the financial reports</li><li>Coordinate with members of other departments to put together the Monthly Business Review Pack</li><li>Quarterly Risk Review meetings, responsible for preparing the report and leading the review during the meeting assisted by the Operational Chief Financial Officer and the risk committee members</li><li>Supporting IT and Process improvements within the financial reporting processes </li><li>Payment's administration in RBS Bankline (and other banking platforms as becomes relevant) in respect of account payable invoices and other payments</li><li>Manage and run the Account receivable Ledger, including resolution of queries, ensuring overdue debts are monitored and chased as required</li><li>Preparation of annual financial statements</li><li>Provide financial information to the wider finance team to support the monthly financial close process</li><li>Review the payment run prepared by the Financial Assistant</li><li>Assist with actual systems and procedures development, including development of effective internal controls in line with established best practice</li><li>Assist the Financial Controller with preparation for the year end audit including production of year end schedules</li></ul>Profile:The successful, temporary Management Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and has experience working within an SME business. You will have experience with revenue recognition and IFRS15. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Client:Our client are a fast growing energy business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits:The temporary Management Accountant role will be paying circa £14-£17 per hour, dependant on experience.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TmF0aGFuLk1vd2F0dC4yMzE0NS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-12-08T09:53:46Z

Financial Controller

London, London
remote
Permanent
70000 - 80000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Financial Controller</h1>Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week in office) Industry: Professional Services / Group Environment Qualification Requirement: ACA-qualified only<h2>About the Organisation</h2>Robert Half is working with a rapidly growing, international professional services group with operations across the UK and North America. With a multi-entity structure, international presence, and a strong reputation for excellence, the organisation delivers specialist consultancy, insight-driven strategy, and creative solutions across a range of industry sectors.As the business continues to scale, they are strengthening their central finance team with the addition of a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Controller.<h2>Role Overview</h2>This is a broad and high-impact role covering all aspects of financial accounting, management reporting, consolidation, audit, and financial controls for the UK parent company and selected subsidiaries.You will be responsible for producing accurate and timely financial information, improving financial processes, and supporting senior leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis.The organisation operates in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment, so strong technical accounting skills and experience with consolidations are essential.<h2>Who This Role Suits</h2>This role is ideal for an ACA-qualified accountant (2-5 years PQE) looking to step into a Financial Controller position within a dynamic, evolving environment.You'll thrive here if you enjoy:<ul><li>Designing and strengthening financial controls</li><li>Taking ownership of complex group reporting</li><li>Managing audits and driving process improvement</li><li>Working in a PE-influenced or fast-growth environment</li></ul><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Accounting & Reporting</h3><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR.</li><li>Produce month-end management accounts with insightful commentary.</li><li>Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of VAT filings.</li><li>Support payroll, pensions, and other employee-related financial processes.</li><li>Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities.</li><li>Monitor cash flow and liquidity across multiple entities.</li><li>Contribute to cash flow optimisation and working capital improvements.</li></ul><h3>Financial Accounting & Audit</h3><ul><li>Advise on accounting standards and implement best-practice reporting across the group.</li><li>Draft technical accounting memos (e.g., for acquisitions or disposals).</li><li>Prepare consolidated financial statements and support subsidiary statutory accounts.</li><li>Lead and project-manage the annual audit, ensuring timely completion.</li><li>Implement control improvements and system/process enhancements.</li></ul><h3>Financial Strategy & Risk</h3><ul><li>Work closely with senior finance and business leaders to align financial and strategic goals.</li><li>Provide recommendations to improve profitability and financial performance.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.</li><li>Identify and manage financial risks and introduce mitigation strategies.</li></ul><h3>Other Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Support group finance during busy periods or leave cover.</li><li>Drive automation and system efficiencies.</li><li>Assist in budgeting and forecasting.</li></ul><h2>Skills & Experience Required</h2><ul><li>ACA-qualified accountant (required) - the client is only considering ACA candidates.</li><li>2-5 years post-qualification experience.</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills, including multi-currency consolidation.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills.</li><li>Proven experience improving processes and internal controls.</li><li>Experience in PE-backed or leveraged environments advantageous but not essential.</li><li>Knowledge of US or Canadian structures beneficial.</li></ul><h2>Additional Information</h2><ul><li>All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.</li><li>Successful candidates may be subject to background checks.</li><li>The organisation values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.</li></ul> 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4zNzA3MC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-11-14T13:29:56Z

Project Accountant

London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
Key Responsibilities:Project Finance Management:<ul><li>Partner with Project Directors and Architects to manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.</li><li>Coordinate and process changes to project financials - including scope adjustments, fee variations, and resourcing changes - ensuring updates are accurately reflected across the accounting system, forecasts, and internal reports.</li><li>Review and reconcile project amendments to maintain consistency between contractual documentation, project schedules, and accounting.</li><li>Produce and maintain project forecast vs. actual reports; identify deviations, analyse causes, and support corrective actions.</li><li>Provide clear insight to senior leadership on revenue recognition, utilisation, and margin performance.</li><li>Oversee invoicing and WIP management, ensuring revenue is recognised in line with project progress and contractual milestones.</li><li>Liaise with project leads to monitor sub-consultant and supplier costs and ensure timely approvals and billing.</li><li>Support compliance with timesheet completion and data integrity for all project-related entries.</li></ul> Financial and Management Accounting:<ul><li>Prepare project and department-level profitability reporting for internal review and consolidation.</li><li>Support credit control and cashflow forecasting through accurate monitoring of project billings and receipts.</li><li>Support the Head of Financial Reporting & Control in implementing and refining project accounting procedures, including fee change tracking, project closeout reconciliations, and variance analysis.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and ensuring data consistency and workflow efficiency.</li></ul>About You:<ul><li>Qualified or finalist accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA).</li><li>Strong experience in project accounting, ideally within architecture, engineering, or professional services.</li><li>Strong understanding of project costing, WIP, and margin analysis.</li><li>Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling).</li><li>Experience with Sage 200, Deltek, or similar project accounting systems.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and commercial awareness.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with creative teams.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/V2lsbC5UcmV2b3IuMjk5NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-12-04T21:40:38Z

Assistant Management Accountant

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
remote
Permanent
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing, next-generation start-up based in Cambridge, as they look to hire an Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team.This is a newly created role due to growth, reporting directly into the Financial Controller, and will play a key part in strengthening their financial foundations as they scale their R&D, manufacturing, and operational capabilities.If you're looking for a role that offers true variety, exposure across the business, and the opportunity to develop your management accounting skills in a complex, high-growth environment - this provides exactly that.Key Responsibilities:Month-End & Management Accounts<ul><li>Support preparation of monthly management accounts to review stage.</li><li>Prepare accruals, prepayments and journals with clear audit trails.</li><li>Reconcile key balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and control.</li><li>Assist with monthly reporting packs and variance analysis across scientific and operational departments.</li></ul>Financial Controls & Processes<ul><li>Contribute to an efficient month-end close timetable.</li><li>Process monthly payroll to review stage for UK employees.</li><li>Complete bank reconciliations, purchasing card reconciliations and project spend analysis.</li><li>Support cashflow forecasting by maintaining robust cash schedules.</li></ul>Project & Operational Support<ul><li>Assist with project-level budget tracking across R&D and operational teams.</li><li>Partner with scientific and non-financial stakeholders to improve cost visibility and strengthen financial understanding.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of financial information relating to grants and external reporting requirements.</li></ul>Compliance & Other Duties<ul><li>Support VAT returns, payroll reconciliations and external audit requests.</li><li>Assist with process improvements, system developments and automation initiatives.</li><li>Handle ad hoc finance tasks as required within a fast-moving environment.</li></ul> Skills & Qualifications:<ul><li>Actively studying ACCA / CIMA / ACA.</li><li>Strong grounding in accounting principles and exposure to month-end processes.</li><li>Confident user of Excel (lookups, PivotTables, data analysis).</li><li>Comfortable working with both scientific and non-financial teams.</li><li>High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset.</li></ul> Desirable Experience:<ul><li>Experience within biotech, pharma, life sciences or other regulated industries.</li><li>Understanding of project accounting, CAPEX, or R&D cost categories.</li><li>Exposure to process improvements, finance system rollouts or automation.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits:The role of Assistant Management Accountant is offered with a competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus a strong benefits package. This company operates a hybrid model, with around two days a week in their Cambridge office. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpLkNhbXBiZWxsLjU0NTYyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-08T09:58:27Z

Interim Financial Controller

Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
remote
Temporary
500 - 600 GBP / Daily
<h2 data-start="349" data-end="401">Interim Financial Controller (Outside IR35)</h2>£500-£600 per day | Bishops Stortford | Immediate Start | 3-6 Month Contract Robert Half are partnering with a well-established automotive group in Bishops Stortford to appoint an accomplished Interim Financial Controller. Our client is one of the UK's most respected names in high-end vehicle repair and restoration, working closely with leading global automotive brands. As they continue to expand and integrate operations across the group, they require an experienced interim to provide stability, leadership, and improved financial discipline during this critical phase.This assignment sits outside IR35 and requires someone who can operate confidently in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.<h3 data-end="1182" data-start="1166"> </h3><h3 data-end="1587" data-start="1559">Key Responsibilities</h3>Financial Reporting & Control<ul data-end="2139" data-start="1622"><li data-start="1622" data-end="1707">Lead the monthly reporting cycle and ensure accurate, timely management accounts.</li><li data-end="1779" data-start="1708">Drive the shift from cash-based reporting to a full accruals basis.</li><li data-end="1902" data-start="1780">Oversee balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, journals, intercompany activity, and supporting schedules.</li><li data-end="2001" data-start="1903">Enhance internal controls, reporting timetables, and accounting processes across the business.</li><li data-end="2063" data-start="2002">Ensure adherence to UK GAAP and group financial policies.</li><li data-start="2064" data-end="2139">Prepare reporting outputs for group leadership and investor stakeholders.</li></ul>Business Partnering & Insight<ul data-start="2175" data-end="2440"><li data-start="2175" data-end="2301">Collaborate directly with the Managing Director to interpret financial performance and support commercial decision-making.</li><li data-start="2302" data-end="2386">Provide clear analysis on revenue mix, margin development, and cost base trends.</li><li data-end="2440" data-start="2387">Contribute to the budgeting and forecasting cycles.</li></ul>Cash & Working Capital<ul data-start="2469" data-end="2664"><li data-end="2552" data-start="2469">Produce short-term cash flow forecasts and oversee daily/weekly cash reporting.</li><li data-end="2664" data-start="2553">Monitor working capital performance, including debtor management, supplier payment cycles, and stock control.</li></ul>Systems & Process Improvement<ul data-start="2700" data-end="2843"><li data-start="2700" data-end="2758">Standardise financial processes across multiple sites.</li><li data-start="2759" data-end="2843">Support integration activities as the business aligns with wider group frameworks.</li></ul>Leadership & Operational Support<ul data-start="2882" data-end="3112"><li data-start="2882" data-end="2946">Provide guidance and management to the on-site finance team.</li><li data-end="3011" data-start="2947">Offer continuity and structure during organisational change.</li><li data-end="3112" data-start="3012">Assist the CFO/FD/FP&A team with ad hoc reporting, board packs, and investor information requests.</li></ul><h3 data-start="3114" data-end="3131">About You</h3><ul data-start="3132" data-end="3622"><li data-end="3207" data-start="3132">A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical grounding.</li><li data-start="3208" data-end="3330">Proven experience in Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles within an SME or mid-market organisation.</li><li data-start="3331" data-end="3422">Background in automotive, manufacturing, or operationally intensive sectors beneficial.</li><li data-start="3423" data-end="3527">Comfortable joining a fast-moving, private-equity-backed environment where rapid impact is expected.</li><li data-end="3622" data-start="3528">Hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of quickly identifying and implementing improvements.</li></ul>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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmFtZXMuRGF2aWVzLjQxMzkxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-11-28T08:24:00Z

Finance Manager

City of London, London
remote
Permanent
65000 - 75000 GBP / Yearly
This newly created Finance Manager role for a Growing Asset Manager firm paying £65,000 to £75,000 depending on experience with a Discretionary bonus, based in Heart of the City on a Permanent basis and operate 3 days in the office policy. RoleAs an Finance Manager, you will work closely with the Head of Finance who is all about internal growth and development. Please find a brief outline of the role below:<ul><li>Manage the fixed asset register including additions, disposals, depreciation, revaluations and impairments in accordance with relevant accounting standards</li><li>Oversee the application of IFRS 16, including component accounting, across the leased asset base ensuring recognition and measurement criteria is applied in accordance with the group policy</li><li>Oversee the set up and maintenance of Purchase Price Allocation (IFRS only) adjustments, including monthly depreciation and reconciliations</li><li>Analyse accounts related to heavy maintenance to appropriately capitalise or expense costs according to Component Accounting group policy, providing commentary as necessary</li><li>Oversee management of short- & long-term heavy maintenance planning, ensuring Technical Heavy Maintenance schedule are kept up to date</li><li>Ensure fixed assets are appropriately presented in the trial balance, management accounts, statutory accounts, and related notes to the balance sheet</li><li>Maintain a robust system for tracking and managing the group Investment projects and their timely capitalisation, including monthly reconciliations</li><li>Conduct regular audits of the company's fixed assets and assist with various monthly and quarterly management and statutory reporting and reconciliations</li><li>Review Fixed Assets for impairment as required per company policy and in accordance with accounting standards. Document review within accounting papers and provide substantive evidence as required to support external audit review</li><li>Maintain Fixed Asset policy and perform ad hoc analysis requested from the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and their team</li><li>Responsible for all fixed asset related entries, including correct accounting and approval of Full-Service and Heavy maintenance invoices and accounting entries</li><li>Liaise with the Technical department to ensure correct and timely accounting of Full-Service and Heavy maintenance</li><li>Oversee finance lease accounting</li><li>Assist the Controlling and Reporting teams with any ad hoc task, project and systems developments, as required/instructed by the Senior Manager, Finance & Controlling.</li></ul>ProfileThe Finance Manager for this Asset Manager firm is ideally for the below<ul><li>Qualified accountant</li><li>Someone with lots of experience with Fixed asset and reporting IFRS 16</li><li>From Financial services and ideally someone who used Microsoft D365</li></ul>CompanyThe Finance will report into a hugely impressive Head of Finance who you will very closely on the day-to-day operations. The Asset Manager are currently on track for another year of growth and 2026 isn't looking like it's slowing down! The Asset Manager are a market leader and have currently 4 billion under assetsSalary & BenefitsSalary is bench marked £65,000 to £75,000 on experience. Additionally, there is a Discretionary bonus They also have amazing culture and work life balance and are all about internal progression and growth. The business also a great benefit such bonus, private medical, free breakfast, progression plans and much more.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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWF0dC5CaXJkLjU2MDE2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2025-12-10T16:52:23Z

Accountant

London, London
remote
Temporary
375 - 420 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a Trading platform in London to recruit an immediate Accountant for a 6 month interim role.Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Accountant for a 6 month contract. As part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:<ul><li>Monthly management accounts preparation (2nd draft) 1st draft covered by finance analyst</li><li>Review coordination and variance analysis</li><li>Departmental analysis and reporting </li><li>Process improvement initiatives</li><li>Support daily bank reconciliation</li><li>Revenue recognition</li><li>Review Funds Transfer and controls accounts - investigate variances and post adjustments when required.</li><li>Daily Revenue and profits reconciliation (trading system to accounting system), investigate variances and escalate where necessary.</li><li>Working with settlements/treasury and HOD on any variances to debtors/creditors and banks.</li><li>Daily Safeguarding and profits movements alongside finance analyst.</li><li>Working out commissions - reporting to payroll on time. Dealing with queries from front office.</li><li>Manage rolling forecasts - 1st draft.</li><li>Monthly departmental reporting.</li></ul>Profile:The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified Accountant, ACA, ACCA, CIMA and have experience working within a small / medium sized firm where they have been hands on with tasks ranging from daily bank reconciliations, to ownership of the balance sheet. You will have also have the chance to implement and improve processes within the finance function. You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a Trading platform based in London. They are looking for an immediate, interim accountant to join them on for 6 months. You will be based in the office 4 days per week. Salary & Benefits:This interim Accountant role will be paying circa £375-420 per day, dependant on experience. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi41MjA2NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-11-19T17:23:16Z

Financial Analyst

West End, London
remote
Permanent
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a global Not-for-Profit to hire an immediate, interim Finance Analyst for a 3-6 month interim role.Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, interim Financial Analyst for a 3-6 month role and as part of this role you will be responsible for the following duties:<ul><li>Lead and support year-end financial analysis, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with reporting timelines.</li><li>Undertake business partnering with regional, country and product teams to understand performance drivers and provide actionable insights.</li><li>Develop and enhance financial reports and dashboards to support leadership visibility and operational performance management.</li><li>Pull together, consolidate and interpret data across different countries, regions, products, and services.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc financial and commercial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.</li><li>Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, ensuring data integrity and clear visualisation of key trends.</li><li>Utilise Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) to manipulate and analyse data effectively.</li><li>Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent reporting standards and provide analytical support where needed.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Financial Analyst will have proven experience with analysis, be able to work with large and complex data-sets to interpret data and excellent communication skills to be able to partner with senior stakeholders and management. Experience with Power BI or data migration and projects will be a huge bonus.You must be immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a global Not-for-Profit based in Central London who offers a 3-6 month interim Finance Analyst role with hybrid working. Salary & Benefits:This interim Finance Analyst role will be paying circa £300-400 per day via an umbrella company, dependant on experience and qualification. 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.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TWFyeS5PUmlvcmRhbi4wMTg0MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2025-12-10T12:59:18Z