<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>My client is a leading global safety technology business operating as a key unit within a prestigious FTSE 100 group. Specialised in manufacturing critical safety systems for high-risk, harsh operational environments, they operate across multiple international sites. Based out of North West London, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of month-end operations and drive financial controls.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this position manages a team of three and sits at the center of daily finance activities. You will take complete ownership of the month-end close process while acting as a key commercial partner to operational departments across the business.</p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Leading and mentoring a team of three junior finance staff across core general ledger, AP, and AR functions.</li><li>Owning the month-end close process, ensuring all journals, reconciliations, accruals, and prepayments are completed accurately.</li><li>Partnering with heads of department to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support business performance.</li><li>Managing monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance trends for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Overseeing Group consolidation reporting and assisting with rolling monthly forecasts and annual budgeting.</li><li>Maintaining robust financial controls and acting as the primary point of contact for external audits.#</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><p>To excel in this role, you will be a qualified finance professional with experience in fast-paced commercial environments and a track record of effective team leadership.</p><p>Essential criteria:</p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).</li><li>Proven experience managing or supervising junior finance staff.</li><li>Strong background in fast-paced commercial settings (manufacturing or engineering experience is advantageous, though not essential).</li><li>Hands-on expertise across month-end routines, balance sheet controls, and group reporting.</li><li>Available at short notice or currently on a brief notice period.</li><li>Confident communicator with the gravitas to business partner across non-finance departments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum</li><li>Working Model: Hybrid model with 3 days per week on-site in North West London (Hendon/Kingsbury area with free on-site parking)</li><li>Package: Full corporate benefits package backed by a FTSE 100 group, with strong career development prospects</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guMTE2ODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p><strong>Senior Financial Accountant</strong><br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Central London (Hybrid)<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> Competitive + Benefits</p><p><strong>Robert Half is partnering exclusively with a well-established, profitable infrastructure and engineering organisation to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant.</strong></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join a high-performing finance team within a complex, large-scale business. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad exposure across statutory reporting, group reporting, technical accounting, audit, tax and financial controls, while providing genuine scope to improve processes and influence best practice across the wider finance function.</p><h3>The Role</h3><p>Key responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Leading balance sheet control processes, reconciliations and risk management activities.</li><li>Owning IFRS 16 lease accounting across the business, including technical guidance and monthly reconciliations.</li><li>Preparing and analysing quarterly group reporting packs.</li><li>Supporting the production of statutory accounts and associated reporting requirements.</li><li>Leading external audit processes and acting as a key contact for auditors and stakeholders.</li><li>Providing technical accounting guidance on evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supporting corporate tax activities, VAT and CIS compliance.</li><li>Driving improvements to financial controls, governance and reporting processes.</li><li>Partnering with senior finance and operational stakeholders across the business.</li></ul><h3>About You</h3><p>We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:</p><ul><li>ACA or ACCA qualification.</li><li>Practice-trained background, ideally from a recognised accountancy firm.</li><li>Strong statutory reporting and financial reporting experience.</li><li>Hands-on knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 16.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a desire to drive improvements and challenge existing processes.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Experience gained within a medium to large-sized organisation.</li><li>Exposure to group reporting environments.</li><li>Experience with Alteryx or other finance automation tools.</li><li>Prior involvement in audit management, tax compliance or financial control functions.</li></ul><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li>High-profile role within a successful and growing organisation.</li><li>Significant exposure to senior finance leadership.</li><li>Opportunity to influence financial controls and reporting processes.</li><li>Broad technical accounting experience across a complex business environment.</li><li>Excellent long-term career development prospects.</li></ul><p>For a confidential discussion, please contact Robert Half today.</p><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/Q2hhei5NYWxhbi4wMzkwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">