<p><strong>Finance Controller</strong></p><p>Are you looking to join a progressive, purpose‑driven organisation in a senior finance leadership role?</p><p><strong>Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with Enroly and Ecctis on this pivotal role</strong>, offering a unique opportunity to work across two innovative and growing organisations operating at the forefront of international education and technology.</p><p><strong>About Enroly & Ecctis</strong><br /> Ecctis is a globally recognised leader in the evaluation of international qualifications and skills, working with governments, universities and employers worldwide to support global mobility and education standards.</p><p>Enroly is a fast‑growing technology business transforming how universities manage international student compliance and onboarding, delivering a seamless and secure student experience through its innovative platform.</p><p>Together, they offer a dynamic and collaborative environment with a strong sense of purpose. As an <strong>Employee Ownership Trust</strong>, the organisations promote a culture where employees are genuinely invested in the success of the business, with a shared commitment to innovation, inclusivity and continuous improvement.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> This is a high‑impact Finance Controller role, responsible for leading the finance function across both organisations. You will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening controls and providing strategic insight to support continued growth.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, you will oversee a team and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial reporting, robust governance and commercial insight.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, develop and manage the finance team, driving performance and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee all core finance operations, including ledgers, payroll, VAT and regulatory reporting</li><li>Deliver monthly management accounts with clear, insightful commentary for leadership</li><li>Own budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning across the group</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, compliance and successful delivery of audit processes</li><li>Provide commercial insight, partnering with the business on performance, pricing and cost optimisation</li><li>Support strategic decision‑making and deputise for the Finance Director when required</li></ul><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p><strong>Qualifications & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Professionally qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)</li><li>Proven experience in a senior finance leadership or controller role</li><li>Strong technical knowledge across financial reporting, controls, tax and audit</li><li>Experience managing and developing finance teams</li><li>Track record of improving systems, processes and financial performance</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes</strong></p><ul><li>Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills</li><li>Results‑driven with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach</li><li>High attention to detail and strong governance focus</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary and Benefits</strong><br /> A competitive salary of up to £70,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to join collaborative, forward‑thinking organisations where you can make a genuine impact and play a key role in shaping future growth.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br /> For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on 0117 993 5404 or email your CV</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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC42NTg3MS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established SME based in <strong>Wallingford</strong> to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. The Management Accountant will receive a salary up to <strong>£50,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including private medical!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Updating and reconciling financial ledgers</li><li>Assist with quarterly IC reconciliation</li><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Fixed Asset Register maintenance and control</li><li>Budgeting assistance and preparation</li><li>Researching and resolving control account discrepancies</li><li>Process and reconcile purchase invoices</li><li>Liaise and support audit process</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Strong month end and management accounts experience</li><li>Fixed asset experience</li><li>Excellent understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills - to deal with internal and external contacts</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Good organisational skills and ability to work to, and sometimes implement own processes</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDc0MDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h2 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-d-component="title" data-d-size="lg" data-d-weight="semibold">Interim France Accountant (3-Month Contract)</h2><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">High Wycombe | £18-£20 per hour + holiday pay (DOE)</p><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">We are recruiting for an experienced Interim France Accountant to join a busy finance team on an initial 3-month temporary contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on accountant with strong accounting operations experience, supporting month-end activities and the day-to-day finance function.</p><p data-d-component="text" class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text">The role:</p><ul><li>3 Month interim contract </li><li>£18 - £20 per hour + Holiday Pay </li><li>Based in High Wycombe </li><li>5 days per week in the office </li><li>37.5 hour week</li><li>Immediately available candidates preferred </li></ul><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Balance sheet reconciliations </li><li>Accruals & prepayments </li><li>Accounts payable and accounts receivable support </li><li>Reviewing transactions coding and month-end reporting </li><li>Resolving aged AP/AR queries</li><li>Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc accounting duties</li></ul><p>What we are looking for:</p><ul><li>Previous experience in a generalist accounting role</li><li>Strong reconciliation and month-end experience </li><li>Confident Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs</li><li>French speaking is ideal, not essential </li><li>Available to start at short notice</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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMjM5NTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a <strong>rapidly growing</strong> organisation based in <strong>Wallingford </strong>to recruit a <strong>Transactional Accountant</strong>. The Transactional Accountant will receive a salary of up to <strong>£42,000</strong> along with other attractive benefits including <strong>mostly remote working</strong> - you will be required in the office <strong>2-3 times per month!</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Match supplier invoices to purchase orders/goods received documentation and ensure they are appropriately authorised, and booked into accounting system</li><li>Resolve any discrepancies and deal with supplier queries</li><li>To ensure that customer invoicing, supplier invoices, expenses and other transactional type tasks are delivered to an acceptable standard and within allotted timescales </li><li>To ensure month end tasks are completed including handovers to management accountants and other analytical / control information such as run rates and deferred pivots </li><li>To ensure the support and other inboxes for all systems (GP, concur etc.) are adequately covered and the service to end users is efficient. This will include the monitoring of performance versus SLA's</li><li>Assist in projects for systems or process improvements as well as projects provided by the Divisional Finance Manager or your direct manager. </li><li>Contribute to the success of the overall corporate strategy</li><li>Process cash allocation where necessary.</li><li>Implement improvements to existing processes / systems as required</li><li>Involvement with integrations of new business units</li><li>Undertake ad hoc and other finance duties as required</li><li>Complete accurate and thorough handovers to the management accountants at month end</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>AAT qualification would be advantageous</li><li>Previous experience in transactional functions.</li><li>Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills </li><li>Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel </li><li>You will have strong interpersonal skills with both written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a confident and professional telephone manner</li><li>A demonstrated ability to process large quantity of data quickly and effectively, to deliver results</li><li>You will have a strong work ethic and be highly organised and methodical</li><li>Solution-focused, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks</li><li>Persistent and resilient under pressure</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNDYyNjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are partnering with a Wiltshire-based business to recruit an experienced Stock Accountant on a 6-month temporary contract.</p><p>This is a hands-on role supporting the finance team through a busy period, with a strong focus on stock accounting, project analysis, and manufacturing finance.</p><p>Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory reporting, investigating stock variances, and providing meaningful analysis to support business performance.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Manage and reconcile stock and inventory accounts</p><p>Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and valuation issues</p><p>Support monthly management accounts preparation</p><p>Analyse manufacturing costs, work-in-progress and inventory movements</p><p>Work closely with operations, supply chain and production teams</p><p>Assist with project accounting and cost tracking across multiple projects</p><p>Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making</p><p>Support budgeting and forecasting processes</p><p>Ensure accurate SAP transactional reporting and data integrity</p><p>Develop and maintain Excel-based reports and analysis tools</p><p>Experience Required</p><p>Qualified, part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant</p><p>Previous experience in a manufacturing environment</p><p>Strong understanding of stock accounting and inventory controls</p><p>Experience supporting project accounting activities</p><p>Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis</p><p>Experience using SAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</p><p>Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities</p><p>Desirable Experience of cost accounting</p><p>Exposure to ERP system implementations or process improvements</p><p>Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci45MTk2Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Wantage </strong>to recruit a <strong>Management Accountant</strong>. This role is <strong>term time only!</strong> The salary offered is up to £38,000 along with other attractive benefits including an enhanced pension.</p><p> </p><p>Please note due to the term time only element, salary will be adjusted to match the additional holidays. Therefore, max take home salary will be circa £32,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Assist and liaise with the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Finance Director and CFO to plan and produce 3-5-year budget forecasts across the organisation.</li><li>Undertake monthly in-year budget monitoring and reporting, covering both revenue and capital expenditure.</li><li>Undertake monthly payroll monitoring and reconciliation against budget, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution where appropriate, with sign-off from relevant budget holders.</li><li>Support with payroll calculations and queries, calculating salaries based on grades, contracted hours and working arrangements to support accurate budget forecasting.</li><li>Act as a first point of contact for banking queries and process relevant bank transactions.</li><li>Take responsibility for maintaining the purchase ledger and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.</li><li>Review and action open purchase orders as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Prepare and review prepayments, accruals, deferred income and accrued income as part of the month-end close.</li><li>Support the financial management and reporting of specific projects and commercial activities.</li><li>Assist and advise budget holders on procurement processes and achieving best value for money.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant financial, audit and reporting requirements, including those relating to external funding and regulatory bodies.</li><li>Maintain an awareness of relevant legislation and guidance covering finance, taxation, VAT, National Insurance and other financial matters.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Budgeting, reporting, monitoring budgets and providing financial management support.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and month end journals experience.</li><li>Microsoft Office and advanced skills in Excel data management and reporting.</li><li>Organised and thorough with a good eye for detail and ability to work to deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently.</li><li>Rigorous and methodical with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.</li><li>Work effectively under pressure, managing conflicting priorities and meeting challenging deadlines.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuMDUwMzEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant - 6 Month FTC</strong></p><p><strong>Oxford | Hybrid | Onsite Parking | £50,000-£55,000</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd are pleased to be working with a business that are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a varied role covering inventory, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, accounts receivable and month-end reporting, with the opportunity to work closely with teams across Finance, Procurement, Operations and Sales.</p><p>To be considered for this role you must have strong SAP experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage inventory and fixed asset accounting, including valuations, transfers and write-offs.</li><li>Reconcile intercompany balances and multi-currency transactions.</li><li>Prepare monthly inventory and asset reporting.</li><li>Support Accounts Receivable, invoicing and customer reconciliations.</li><li>Perform month-end reconciliations and investigate aged items.</li><li>Support stock counts, audits and external audit requirements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified or part-qualified.</li><li>Financial accounting experience; inventory experience desirable.</li><li>Strong Excel skills</li><li>ERP experience; SAP Business One or S/4HANA desirable.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMjQ0OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Management Accountant | Bristol A growing and established multi-site UK organisation is looking for an experienced Management Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant areas of management accounting while working closely with Finance, Operations, IT and senior stakeholders across the organisation. The successful candidate will play a central role in the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial reporting, variance analysis and reconciliations, while also providing commercial insight and helping to improve financial processes and controls. The Role Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly management accounts process, ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and provides meaningful insight to the wider business. You will also take ownership of the management accounting and reporting for one of the organisation's key business divisions, giving you exposure to a broad range of accounting areas and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders. This would suit a qualified accountant who enjoys a varied role combining technical accounting, management reporting, analysis and business partnering. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts across the Group, working alongside Assistant Management Accountants. Produce and analyse P&L and balance sheet variance analysis, investigating significant movements and providing commentary. Maintain weekly revenue data between operational and finance systems, completing reconciliations and checks to ensure accuracy. Investigate discrepancies and work collaboratively with IT and operational teams to resolve issues. Review monthly revenue accounting across multiple business divisions. Prepare and review intercompany cross-charges. Perform variance analysis against operational sales data. Business partner with department leads to review P&L performance, cost management and opportunities for improvement. Take responsibility for the end-to-end management accounting and reporting for a key business division. Manage areas including provisions, trust-related accounting, cash flow reporting and trade account reconciliations. Support the FP&A and Compliance functions with data for management and regulatory reporting. Work closely with IT and Finance to review and improve financial systems, processes and interfaces. Support year-end processes, including statutory accounts preparation, audit schedules and liaison with external auditors. Support the Group Accountant with technical accounting requirements and changes relating to FRS 102. Provide holiday cover across the Management Accounts team through effective cross-training. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure strong communication and collaborative working. Support investment cases and ad hoc finance projects where required. About You We are looking for a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience across both management and financial accounting. You will be analytical, commercially aware and proactive, with the confidence to communicate financial information to stakeholders across the business. You should be comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative team player.</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/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy4wMTQ2My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<h2>Management Accountant</h2><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Fully office-based<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000 per annum</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Management Accountant to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong understanding of management accounts, month-end processes and transactional finance, who is looking to take ownership of key areas of the finance function.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the wider finance team and internal stakeholders, you will be responsible for producing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting and providing meaningful analysis to help the business make informed decisions.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accounts are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet and supporting schedules.</li><li>Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve variances.</li><li>Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, journals and other month-end adjustments.</li><li>Analyse financial performance, identifying key variances against budget and forecast.</li><li>Produce regular management reports and financial analysis for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Support budgeting and forecasting processes.</li><li>Manage and review accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring the underlying ledgers remain accurate.</li><li>Perform regular bank and control account reconciliations.</li><li>Monitor financial data and investigate discrepancies, ensuring appropriate corrective action is taken.</li><li>Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting information as required.</li><li>Support the wider finance team with process improvements and ad-hoc financial analysis.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting processes and the efficiency of the finance function.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced Management Accountant who is confident working independently and taking ownership of their responsibilities. You will have strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Several years' experience within a finance or management accounting environment.</li><li>Proven experience preparing monthly management accounts.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.</li><li>Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.</li><li>Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.</li><li>Excellent numerical and analytical skills.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the confidence to investigate issues and identify solutions.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.</li><li>Experience working with accounting software.</li></ul><h3>Desirable</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA qualification, or actively studying towards a relevant qualification.</li><li>Experience using Xero or similar accounting software.</li><li>Previous experience supporting budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Experience working within a commercially focused finance environment.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>£40,000 per annum.</li><li>Fully office-based position.</li><li>A hands-on Management Accountant role with genuine ownership and responsibility.</li><li>Exposure to month-end reporting, financial analysis and wider finance processes.</li><li>Opportunity to develop your technical and commercial accounting experience within a supportive finance team.</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/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNTY1OTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with an established organisation based in <strong>Kidlington</strong> to recruit a <strong>Senior Management Accountant</strong> (Finance Manager). The Senior Management Accountant will receive a base salary up to <strong>£56,300</strong> along with an attractive benefits package including <strong>mostly remote working</strong>; 1-2 days a week in the office max.</p><p> </p><p>This role is in the <strong>public sector</strong>; however, the hiring manager has <strong>no preference</strong> between <strong>public and private sector</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>This role will have 3 direct reports. <strong>Strong leadership</strong> is highly desirable for the role.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Own the month-end process, ensuring timetables are adhered to and producing accurate management accounts and reporting packs, including outturn and commentary, within agreed SLAs.</li><li>Oversee compliance and income generation, leading on grant returns and working with business leads to ensure accuracy, meet deadlines and maximise cost recovery opportunities.</li><li>Ensure relevant financial analysis, information requests and statutory returns are completed accurately and within deadlines.</li><li>Maintain and update the fixed asset register to support year-end close, ensuring compliance with capital policies and accounting standards.</li><li>Manage, develop and coach direct reports, setting clear objectives, supporting personal development and recognising achievements.</li><li>Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure financial controls are maintained.</li><li>Support the preparation of annual accounts and external audit, assisting the Finance Operations Manager in delivering the year-end timetable.</li><li>Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed, proactively identifying improvements and supporting continuous development, systems enhancements and upskilling across the team.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified/Part-qualified accountant to maintain professional standards and continuous development. Or qualified by experience.</li><li>Extremely analytical with strong Excel skills and the ability to interpret and analyse data, identifying and highlighting trends to infer meaning and facilitate action.</li><li>Proven line management experience and ability to coach and mentor staff.</li><li>Good communication and co-ordination skills with a customer-focused and results driven mentality.</li><li>Strong presentational skills and the ability to explain financial results and outputs to senior management.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of leading and supporting change and driving process improvement.</li><li>Demonstrate attention to detail and taking ownership of outputs.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNzAzNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Financial Accountant | Engineering & Manufacturing | Leamington Spa (Hybrid Working) | £58,000-£62,000 | Permanent Role</strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half are partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a well-established business and take ownership across financial reporting, month-end close, statutory accounts, IFRS and taxation.</p><p> </p><p>The role would suit someone who has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable taking ownership of the full P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and ensuring the business remains fully compliant with current IFRS and tax requirements.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The successful candidate must come from a manufacturing environment </strong>and have a strong understanding of the financial and operational complexities of a product-led business.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>📊 <strong>About the Position</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be responsible for:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Taking ownership of the month-end close process, including reviewing and closing the P&L and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ensuring the business remains up to date with IFRS requirements and applying relevant accounting standards confidently across financial reporting.</li><li>Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of tax legislation and ensuring appropriate tax accounting and compliance processes are followed.</li><li>Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the balance sheet.</li><li>Preparing management accounts and providing clear financial analysis and commentary to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Working closely with operational and commercial teams to understand financial performance, investigate variances and provide meaningful insight into the underlying drivers of the P&L.</li><li>Supporting the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and wider financial planning activities.</li><li>Working closely with external auditors throughout the year-end process, managing technical queries and ensuring the timely completion of the statutory audit.</li><li>Reviewing accounting treatments and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider finance team and business where required.</li><li>Ensuring robust financial controls and processes are maintained across the business and identifying opportunities to improve reporting and financial processes.</li><li>Supporting the wider finance function with ad hoc technical accounting, reporting and commercial projects as required.</li></ul><p> </p><p>📋 <strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li><strong>Proven experience working within a manufacturing environment is essential.</strong></li><li>Proven experience owning and closing the P&L as part of the month-end process.</li><li>Strong experience preparing, reviewing and presenting statutory accounts.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS and the ability to apply accounting standards confidently in a commercial environment.</li><li>Strong and current knowledge of tax accounting and relevant tax legislation.</li><li>Experience working with external auditors and managing the year-end statutory audit process.</li><li>Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting, reconciliations and financial controls.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>💼 <strong>Why This Role Could Be Your Next Move</strong></p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership across financial reporting, technical accounting and the wider finance function.</p><p> </p><p>If you have a strong manufacturing background and are confident owning the P&L close, preparing and presenting statutory accounts, and applying up-to-date IFRS and tax knowledge, this role offers the opportunity to take on a broad position within an established business.</p><p> </p><p>You'll work closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, providing financial insight while taking ownership of key technical and reporting responsibilities.</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/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuNTExMTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Temporary Accountant Role </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Abingdon (hybrid)</li><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 - 8 weeks</li><li><strong>Rate:</strong> £50,000 (hourly equivalent)</li><li><strong>Start date:</strong> Monday 12th October</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role will involve:</strong></p><ul><li>Overseeing and supporting the Accounts Payable team</li><li>Handling and resolving complex supplier and payment queries</li><li>Managing payment runs and ensuring they are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Supporting with management accounts and wider month-end activities</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What they're looking for: </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience producing management accounts</li><li>Comfortable managing a small team</li><li>Happy to be hands on with Accounts Payable</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuNDY1NzIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham / Hybrid<br /> <strong>Contract:</strong> 3-6 Months Interim<br /> <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £180 per day</p><h2>The Role</h2><p>We are seeking an experienced Interim Accountant to support a busy finance function during a period of increased workload. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong controls and supporting month-end processes.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts.</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and fixed asset accounting.</li><li>Bank reconciliations and cashflow reporting.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close activities.</li><li>Assist with budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>VAT returns and statutory reporting support.</li><li>Liaise with auditors and key stakeholders as required.</li><li>Support process improvements across the finance function.</li></ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Previous experience in an Accountant, Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant position.</li><li>Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes.</li><li>Experience producing management accounts.</li><li>Good Excel skills and attention to detail.</li><li>AAT qualified, ACCA/CIMA part-qualified, qualified by experience or fully qualified.</li><li>Available at short notice and able to hit the ground running.</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzAwODIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Have you used NetSuite and want to take ownership of financial accounting within a growing, private equity-backed business?</p><p>I'm working with an expanding B2B group looking for a Financial Accountant to join its finance team at an important point in its development.</p><p>The business is transitioning from Sage to NetSuite, with the new system becoming the group's primary finance platform from January 2027. With a predominantly recurring revenue model, the role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on financial accounting with revenue recognition, technical accounting and systems improvement.</p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll take ownership of month-end accounting across multiple group entities, helping ensure the numbers are accurate, reconciled and ready for group reporting.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Month-end accounting:</strong> Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and depreciation, alongside balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items.</p></li><li><p><strong>Revenue recognition:</strong> Reviewing revenue schedules generated from Salesforce contract data, ensuring revenue is recognised in the appropriate accounting periods and investigating discrepancies.</p></li><li><p><strong>Multi-entity accounting:</strong> Reconciling intercompany balances and preparing schedules to support group consolidation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Technical accounting:</strong> Applying your knowledge of FRS 102, including revenue recognition principles, deferred income and other relevant contract balances.</p></li><li><p><strong>Tax and audit:</strong> Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting the year-end audit, corporation tax and statutory accounts.</p></li><li><p><strong>Payroll and expenses:</strong> Coordinating monthly payroll with the external provider, posting payroll journals and managing expense claims and corporate card reconciliations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Systems and controls:</strong> Becoming a key NetSuite user within finance, maintaining appropriate financial controls and identifying opportunities to improve processes through automation.</p></li></ul><h3>What you'll bring</h3><p>You'll be an ACA, ACCA or CIMA finalist or newly qualified accountant with practical experience of financial accounting and a desire to develop your technical expertise.</p><p>Essential experience includes:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Hands-on experience using <strong>NetSuite</strong> in a finance or accounting role.</p></li><li><p>Month-end accounting, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.</p></li><li><p>A sound understanding of FRS 102 and revenue recognition principles.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of UK VAT.</p></li><li><p>Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.</p></li><li><p>A proactive approach to problem-solving, systems and process improvement.</p></li></ul><p>Experience with recurring revenue, SaaS or subscription-based businesses would be particularly valuable, as would practical exposure to deferred income, revenue schedules and contract accounting.</p><p>Familiarity with the revised FRS 102 revenue recognition requirements would be an advantage, particularly if you've been involved in assessing their impact on accounting processes.</p><h3>Why join?</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Get involved in a major systems transition:</strong> Help embed NetSuite across a multi-entity group and develop your expertise in the platform.</p></li><li><p><strong>Broaden your technical experience:</strong> Gain exposure to revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, group reporting and audit.</p></li><li><p><strong>Join a growing business:</strong> The group was acquired by private equity just over a year ago and has an ambitious buy-and-build strategy.</p></li><li><p><strong>Develop your career:</strong> Work closely with the senior finance team in a role offering scope to grow as the business expands.</p></li><li><p><strong>Work with modern tools:</strong> The business is investing in automation and AI to streamline finance processes and reduce routine manual work.</p></li></ul><h3>The details</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Newbury, Berkshire, close to the train station, with parking available. </p></li><li><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £40,000-£50,000 plus bonus & benefits.</p></li><li><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Five days a week in the office.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Start date:</strong> Ideally as soon as possible, with a preference for a shorter notice period.</p></li></ul><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a finalist or newly qualified accountant with hands-on NetSuite experience and a strong grounding in financial accounting, this is an opportunity to build on that experience within a growing business.</p><p>Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation to find out 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNzIyMjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are delighted to be working with a well-established, Birmingham based construction business who are looking to appoint a qualified, professional Interim Project Accountant on an initial three-month basis.</p><p>This is a hands-on interim role supporting the finance team through a particularly busy period, with a key focus on working closely with the commercial and contract teams to resolve outstanding contract finance issues, as well as preparing the business for its December year-end.</p><p>The business operates across a significant number of live contracts, so the successful candidate will need strong experience of contract/project accounting, or audit, within a construction or similarly complex project-based environment,</p><p>The Role</p><p>You will take ownership of a range of project accounting and year-end activities, working closely with both the finance and commercial teams to ensure the business is fully prepared for audit and year-end.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Working through and resolving outstanding audit queries from the prior year, ensuring appropriate supporting evidence and reconciliations are provided.</li><li>Reviewing and strengthening project and contract accounting across a large portfolio of live construction contracts.</li><li>Supporting the finance team with December year-end preparation, including reconciliations, accruals, provisions and other key year-end adjustments.</li><li>Working closely with commercial and project teams to understand contract performance, costs incurred, forecasts and potential risks.</li><li>Reviewing project financial information and identifying variances, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation.</li><li>Ensuring project financial information is accurate, complete and appropriately supported.</li></ul><p>About You</p><p>The successful candidate will ideally have:</p><ul><li>A recognised Finance Qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA</li><li>Previous experience as a Project Accountant / Contract Accountant within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or wider project-based sector.</li><li>Strong understanding of contract accounting and project financial management.</li><li>Proven experience dealing with external audit queries and year-end processes.</li><li>The ability to work effectively with commercial and operational stakeholders, not just within finance.</li><li>Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>A hands-on approach and the ability to quickly get up to speed in a complex environment.</li><li>The confidence to investigate historic issues, challenge information and drive queries through to resolution.</li><li>The ability to work to tight deadlines, particularly in preparation for the December year-end.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced interim Project Accountant to join a busy construction business at a critical point in its financial calendar. The role will sit outside of IR35, paying circa £450 per day, dependant on experience. There will be a requirement to be on site in Birmingham 2-3 days per week</p><p>Robert Half are looking to speak with candidates who are available immediately and can make an immediate impact. If you are a Professional Interim and Immediately Available, please submit your CV ASAP</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/amFtZXMucGFnZXQuNTUyMjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Client Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Aylesbury / Hybrid / Remote<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced <strong>Client Accountant</strong> to join a growing accountancy practice based in Aylesbury. This is a varied, hands-on position where you will take ownership of your own portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients, acting as their main point of contact and providing practical accounting and tax advice.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and will be responsible for managing their clients from day-to-day accounting requirements through to year-end accounts, tax compliance and wider financial advice.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">As Client Accountant, you will:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage a portfolio of SME and owner-managed business clients.</li><li>Act as the main point of contact, responding to client queries by telephone and email and providing clear, practical guidance.</li><li>Prepare year-end statutory accounts and corporation tax computations from start to finish.</li><li>Prepare and review Self Assessment tax returns for sole traders, company directors and individuals.</li><li>Prepare, review and file VAT returns, resolving bookkeeping and reconciliation queries where required.</li><li>Prepare management accounts and support with budgets, forecasts and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Provide advice around tax efficiency, payroll, cash flow and day-to-day financial management.</li><li>Manage client deadlines and ensure statutory and monthly filing requirements are met.</li><li>Complete company secretarial filings and maintain statutory records.</li><li>Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and highlight where clients could benefit from additional finance or accountancy support.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p class="isSelectedEnd">We are looking for an experienced accountant who is comfortable working within an accountancy practice environment and dealing directly with clients.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">You will ideally have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li>AAT, ACCA, ACA or equivalent qualification, or be qualified by experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within an <strong>accountancy practice</strong>.</li><li>Strong experience preparing year-end accounts and tax computations.</li><li>Experience working with SMEs and owner-managed businesses.</li><li>A good understanding of statutory accounts, corporation tax, VAT and Self Assessment.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial and accounting matters clearly to non-finance professionals.</li><li>A confident and accountable approach, with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.</li><li>A genuine client-focused approach and the confidence to provide practical, honest advice.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"> </p><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Competitive salary, dependent on experience.</li><li>Hybrid / remote working options.</li><li>25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.</li><li>Additional 3-day office shutdown over Christmas.</li><li>Learning and development support.</li><li>Discretionary bonus scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Company pension scheme following successful completion of probation.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with a varied portfolio of SME and owner-managed clients.</li><li>A high degree of autonomy and responsibility within a growing practice.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNjEzOTkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting an Accountant on a short term basis for a well-established bookkeeping and accountancy practice near Cirencester.</p><p>Working directly with the Director, you will play a key role in preparing management accounts and draft year-end accounts for a varied portfolio of clients.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accountancy practice experience who can quickly become productive and work with minimal supervision.</p><p>Key Responsibilities Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of clients.</p><p>Assisting with the preparation of draft year-end accounts.</p><p>Reviewing bookkeeping records and ensuring accuracy and completeness.</p><p>Performing bank, control account and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>Investigating and resolving accounting discrepancies and queries.</p><p>Maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting compliance requirements.</p><p>Liaising with the Managing Director regarding client work and deadlines.</p><p>Providing general accounting and bookkeeping support as required.</p><p>Skills & Experience Required</p><p>Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is highly desirable.</p><p>Strong bookkeeping and accounting knowledge.</p><p>Experience preparing management accounts and draft statutory/year-end accounts.</p><p>Confident using accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.</p><p>Excellent reconciliation and problem-solving skills.</p><p>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>Ability to manage workloads independently and prioritise effectively.</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4yMzYyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Are you a qualified accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding what drives profitability and working closely with operational teams to improve business performance?</p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a growing, private equity-backed business to recruit a Senior Management Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a role that combines hands-on management accounting, manufacturing cost control and commercial business partnering, with scope to improve processes and the quality of financial reporting.</p><p>Based in West Drayton, you'll work closely with the Financial Controller, Finance Director and operational stakeholders, helping the business maintain strong financial control while supporting informed commercial decision-making.</p><h3>The role</h3><p>This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll take ownership of financial reporting at an individual works order and programme level, ensuring costs, revenue and margins are accurately monitored and reported.</p><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>Maintaining works order financials, including revenue recognition, invoicing, costs, gross margins and cash flow.</p></li><li><p>Monitoring costs against budgets and original bid estimates, investigating variances and challenging assumptions where necessary.</p></li><li><p>Reviewing estimates to complete and forecasting the final cost and profitability of individual programmes.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with Operations to understand cost, scope and schedule movements, identifying risks and opportunities to improve performance.</p></li><li><p>Producing meaningful monthly management information, variance analysis and profitability reporting.</p></li><li><p>Supporting budgeting, forecasting and wider FP&A activities, providing detailed financial inputs at programme level.</p></li><li><p>Analysing direct labour efficiency, productivity, inventory movements and potential stock obsolescence.</p></li><li><p>Coordinating customer invoicing and helping resolve overdue payments.</p></li><li><p>Supporting month-end close, statutory accounts, external audit and relevant R&D expenditure credit submissions.</p></li><li><p>Identifying practical opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.</p></li></ul><h3>About you</h3><p>You'll be a qualified accountant who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, hands-on approach. You're comfortable working through the detail, investigating issues and partnering with non-finance colleagues to understand what the numbers are really telling you.</p><p>We're particularly interested in candidates who have:</p><ul data-spread="false"><li><p>A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</p></li><li><p>Experience in manufacturing, engineering, industrial or another project-based environment.</p></li><li><p>A good understanding of cost accounting, works orders, programme costing or project profitability.</p></li><li><p>Experience with revenue recognition, gross margin analysis and forecasting costs to complete.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain financial performance clearly to operational stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Experience using an ERP or accounting system, alongside strong Excel and wider Microsoft Office skills.</p></li><li><p>A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the patience to work within existing processes while identifying ways to make them better.</p></li></ul><h3>Why consider this opportunity?</h3><p>You'll join a private equity-backed business where financial insight, cost control and operational performance are important to its continued success.</p><p>The role offers a broad view of the business, exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to work directly with operational teams rather than being confined to reporting numbers. You'll have the scope to improve processes and management information over time, making a tangible contribution to how the business understands and manages its performance.</p><p>With a <strong>£60,000-£65,000 salary, brilliant benefits and just two days per week in the West Drayton office</strong>, this is an opportunity to take on a commercially focused role while maintaining a good degree of flexibility.</p><h3>Interested?</h3><p>If you're a qualified accountant with manufacturing or project-based costing experience and enjoy a role that balances technical detail with commercial impact, we'd be keen to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today or contact Robert Half to find out 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/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuNDI5OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p></p><h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Central Birmingham (Hybrid) <strong>Rate:</strong> Up to £375 per day (Inside IR35) <strong>Contract Length:</strong> 3-6 Months <strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediate</p><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>Robert Half is supporting a well-established and growing business based in Central Birmingham in the recruitment of an experienced <strong>Interim Management Accountant</strong>.</p><p>This is a hands-on role requiring a fully qualified accountant who can hit the ground running and take ownership of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you will play a key role in month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, budgeting, forecasting and business performance analysis.</p><p>The business is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys being involved in the detail, can challenge processes and provide meaningful financial insight to support decision-making.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Preparation of monthly management accounts</li><li>Full ownership of month-end close activities</li><li>Balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews</li><li>Accruals, prepayments and journal preparation</li><li>Variance analysis with clear commentary</li><li>Budgeting and forecasting support</li><li>Cashflow reporting and analysis</li><li>Supporting audit requirements and year-end processes</li><li>Business partnering with operational stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and improving existing finance processes and controls</li><li>Ad hoc reporting and financial analysis as required</li></ul><h2>Candidate Profile</h2><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified</li><li>Proven experience in a Management Accountant role</li><li>Strong month-end and financial reporting expertise</li><li>Excellent balance sheet control and reconciliation experience</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>Able to work independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Available to start at short notice</li></ul><h2>Desirable Experience</h2><ul><li>Experience within SME, owner-managed or private equity-backed businesses</li><li>Previous interim/contract experience</li><li>Exposure to process improvement and finance transformation projects</li><li>Strong ERP systems experience</li></ul><br><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmF5LkJob2phbmkuNzkzNzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<h1>Trainee Management Accountant</h1><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Location:</strong> Milton Keynes, <br /><strong>Working Pattern:</strong> Hybrid<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive, dependent on experience<br /><strong>Benefits:</strong> Study support and career development</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Management Accountant to join an established finance team in Milton Keynes. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their technical accounting skills, gain exposure to management accounting and progress with professional studies.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, assisting with financial reporting, reconciliations, journals, cash flow reporting and general accounting activities.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd">The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, a convenient location close to a train station and support towards further professional qualifications. Excel skills are really imporatnt in this role.</p><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Support the Financial Controller with the preparation of accounts and the day-to-day running of the finance department.</li><li>Prepare and submit weekly sales reports.</li><li>Assist with contract costing updates and work-in-progress (WIP) journals.</li><li>Maintain sales control accounts, including sales and machine cost of sales.</li><li>Update order reconciliations and prepare prepayment journals.</li><li>Prepare and upload APR reports and process general journals.</li><li>Maintain the fixed asset register and post depreciation.</li><li>Assist with cash flow preparation and bank liquidity reporting.</li><li>Reconcile customer deposits and purchase reserves.</li><li>Support the setup of new customers and process intercompany invoices.</li><li>Provide general finance administration support and assist with ad hoc assignments.</li><li>Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance and wider administration teams, providing holiday and sickness cover when required.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Previous experience working in a finance or accounts role, ideally within a corporate environment.</li><li>AAT qualified or studying towards AAT, with an interest in progressing towards ACCA or CIMA.</li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, at intermediate level or above.</li><li>Experience using SAP would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.</li><li>Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with colleagues at all levels.</li><li>A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>A team player who is keen to learn, develop and take on additional responsibilities.</li></ul><p class="isSelectedEnd"><strong>What's on Offer?</strong></p><ul data-spread="false"><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Study support and the opportunity to progress towards further professional qualifications.</li><li>Exposure to a broad range of management accounting activities.</li><li>The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Financial Controller.</li></ul><p>If you are looking to build on your existing finance experience and develop your career in management accounting, this could be an excellent next step.</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/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuNTEyNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant (6-Month FTC) to be based in Chippenham (1 Day per Week)</p><p>We are looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant on a 6-month fixed-term contract to support the integration of a large business.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>Reporting directly to the Group CFO, you'll work closely with both Group Finance and the business units to support the integration of a recently acquired organisation </p><p>This is a highly visible role offering exposure to technical accounting, acquisition accounting, international reporting, and Audit.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p> Support Audit</p><p> </p><p> Review and validate opening acquisition balance sheets across multiple countries</p><p> Assess provisions, accruals, inventory reserves, and contract asset balances to ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS</p><p> Support trial balance mapping, journal postings, and financial reporting processes</p><p> Review revenue recognition </p><p> Assist with month-end reporting, inter company reconciliations, and group consolidation activities</p><p> </p><p> Work closely with stakeholders across several international locations during an active integration programme</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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci4xMTk5NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>🚨 <strong>INTERIM PROJECT ACCOUNTANT | CIRCA £300 PER DAY | HYBRID</strong></p><p>I'm currently recruiting for an experienced <strong>Project Accountant</strong> to join a leading organisation on an initial contract through to <strong>December 2026</strong>, with potential for extension.</p><p>💰 <strong>Circa £300 per day</strong><br /> 📍 <strong>Hybrid</strong> - 2/3 days WFH, with travel to operational sites and London/Midlands offices<br /> 📅 <strong>Initial contract to December 2026 - potential extension</strong></p><p>We're looking for a <strong>qualified accountant</strong> with strong experience supporting operational and business projects.</p><p>The role will involve:</p><p>🔹 Managing and reporting on multiple projects running in parallel<br /> 🔹 Costing savings and tracking financial benefits<br /> 🔹 Supporting process implementation and ongoing monitoring<br /> 🔹 Working closely with MDs, Performance Directors and Depot Managers<br /> 🔹 Challenging and influencing operational stakeholders<br /> 🔹 Preparing and delivering senior-level presentations<br /> 🔹 Supporting month-end and strategy presentations</p><p>You'll need to be <strong>commercial, confident, highly organised and an excellent communicator</strong>, with excellent presentation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage effectively with senior operational stakeholders.</p><p>🚗 A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with business travel expenses reimbursed.</p><p>If you're available or know someone who could be a good fit, please <strong>contact me for more information or to discuss the role confidentially.</strong></p><p>#ProjectAccountant #Interim #FinanceJobs #ProjectFinance #CommercialFinance #Accountancy #FinanceRecruitment</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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy41ODMzMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Our client is a company that makes professional lighting and control equipment for theatres, concerts, TV studios, and buildings. They operate in the UK, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America and is looking for a confident and experienced Management Accountant to join their Finance team in London.</p><p><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Finalise Trial Balance</li><li>Review expenses identify anomalies and propose adjustments </li><li>Review various financial reports for accuracy and adherence to accounting guidelines and regulations </li><li>Accumulate and analyses information necessary to support financial statements, reports, and tax returns </li><li>Reconcile inconsistencies</li><li>Create monthly variance reports and other management reporting as needed</li><li>Analyse data and assists in preparation of statements, reports, and VAT returns</li><li>Receive, review, and analyse source information for validity and appropriate approvals</li><li>Responsible for Finance projects involving compliance, adding new offices, implementing HMRC changes, new software etc.</li><li>Preparation of VAT/EC Sales/Intrastat returns</li><li>Prepare returns to office of national statistics & other required reporting</li><li>Assist in preparation of workpapers for audit</li><li>Support the Controller with tasks including</li></ul><p><strong>What they will offer:</strong></p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Job title: </strong>Accountant <br><strong>Salary: </strong>DOE<br>5 days on-site / 9am - 5:30pm<br><strong>Location: </strong>Greenford , UB6 0TP<br><ul><li>Quarterly bonus program - based on profitability of company in the quarter</li><li>Holiday entitlement - 20 days/year (pro-rated with a mid-year start) plus all English Bank and Public Holidays. (On completion of three years service an Employee will be entitled to 21 days holiday in each holiday year and on completion of five years service an Employee will be entitled to 23 working days holiday in each holiday year.)</li><li>Pension - auto-enrolls employee at 5% and company adds 4%</li><li>Discretionary retirement bonus</li><li>BUPA - supplement to national healthcare - if employee wants it, company pays the premium, while the employee is responsible to pay the taxes at year end</li></ul><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/VGFpamEuQnJ5YW4uNDM4NDkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Systems Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half</strong></p><p><strong>Milton Keynes | Hybrid | Up to £40,000</strong></p><p>Are you a finance professional with strong experience in financial systems, reporting and data, looking for a role where you can genuinely influence and improve how finance operates?</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation in Milton Keynes, taking ownership of financial systems while working closely with Finance, Business Intelligence and senior stakeholders.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>You'll be responsible for managing and developing financial accounting systems, ensuring data is accurate, reliable and meaningful.</p><p>You'll also have the opportunity to:</p><ul><li>Take ownership of the architecture and development of financial systems</li><li>Develop insightful dashboards and reports for financial and non-financial users</li><li>Analyse financial data and improve reporting solutions</li><li>Work with the other teams to design, build and test reporting</li><li>Develop and improve finance processes and controls</li><li>Oversee financial data production and challenge existing outputs</li><li>Support monthly management accounts and performance reporting</li><li>Contribute to wider business projects and strategic analysis</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>We're looking for someone with hands-on experience working with finance systems, financial reporting and data.</p><p>You don't need to be fully qualified. Part-qualified accountants, AAT-qualified candidates and strong finance systems professionals will all be considered.</p><p>Ideally, you'll have:</p><ul><li>Experience working with and developing financial systems and processes</li><li>Strong Excel and computerised accounting systems experience</li><li>Experience producing financial reports, management information or dashboards</li><li>Good understanding of accounting and management accounts</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders</li><li>A proactive approach to improving systems and processes</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Up to £40,000, depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays</li><li>3 additional Christmas/New Year closure days</li><li>Birthday off</li><li>Generous pension scheme</li><li>Professional development and support towards qualifications</li><li>Employee wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Excellent employee discounts and rewards</li><li>Free parking</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><p>A great opportunity for a finance professional who wants to combine <strong>accounting, systems, data and business improvement</strong> rather than being restricted to traditional finance.</p><p>You'll have genuine ownership, exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to financial systems and reporting.</p><p>For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Bhavin Kotecha FCCA at Robert Half.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Exclusive partnership with Robert Half.</strong></p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/YmhhdmluLmtvdGVjaGEuOTQyNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a well-established engineering business based near Kidlington to recruit an experienced Project Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy programme finance function within a technically complex, multi-project environment, supporting delivery teams with robust financial control, reporting and commercial insight.</p><p>This role would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with delivery and programme teams, translating operational activity into accurate financial data, and who is comfortable balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting into the finance leadership team, you'll take ownership of the financial health of a portfolio of active projects, acting as the go-to finance contact for programme managers and senior stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Commercial & Proposals</strong></p><ul><li>Review and sign off the financial assumptions underpinning new customer proposals before they go out the door</li><li>Build out project plans, work packages and schedules to support future bids and contract submissions</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting & Forecasting</strong></p><ul><li>Own the forecast update cycle, feeding into the wider annual operating plan and flagging any deviation from budget</li><li>Keep project cost data accurate, with correct cost allocation and up-to-date hours bookings across the portfolio</li><li>Identify and manage financial risk across your project portfolio</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Produce monthly project reviews and forecast-to-completion updates, checking labour and third-party costs are booked correctly</li><li>Support the month-end close process, applying the correct accounting treatment across projects</li><li>Act as first point of contact for all project-related finance queries, providing challenge and support to delivery teams as needed</li><li>Respond to ad hoc financial requests from the wider programme</li><li>Monitor compliance with internal policy, accounting standards and risk management procedures</li><li>Maintain project financial data within the company's ERP system, liaising with IT on any reporting changes required</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes, answering project-related queries as they arise</li></ul><p><strong>What You'll Need</strong></p><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><ul><li>Solid background in financial controlling and/or project/programme reporting</li><li>Strong grasp of core accounting principles</li><li>Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with strong report-writing skills</li><li>Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel</li><li>Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines</li><li>Good understanding of work package management and control</li><li>Working knowledge of risk management principles</li><li>A methodical, organised approach to planning and tracking</li><li>Professional accountancy qualification, or actively working towards one (part-qualified considered)</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with a major ERP system</li><li>Prior experience in project accounting</li><li>Exposure to government or public-sector commercial and accounting frameworks</li><li>Awareness of single-source procurement/contract regulations</li></ul><p><strong>The Package</strong></p><ul><li>£60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience</li><li>Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week WFH</li><li>Strong company pension contribution</li><li>Private medical cover</li><li>Annual leave that increases with length of service</li><li>Bonus scheme</li><li>Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits</li></ul><p>Please note: Full right to work in the UK is required, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.</p><p>For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Charlie at Robert Half.</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/Y2hhcmxpZS5odW50ZS43NzYyMC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">