<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">
<p> </p><p> </p><h1>Financial Controller</h1><h2>The Opportunity</h2><p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to join a growing group of businesses. Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading financial control, reporting and process improvement across multiple business units.</p><p>This is a highly visible position, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while remaining hands-on within a fast-paced operational environment.</p><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the monthly management accounts process and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.</li><li>Produce consolidated group reporting, analysis and performance insights.</li><li>Manage month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Oversee cashflow forecasting, balance sheet control and working capital management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with VAT, statutory reporting and other regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead and develop a small finance team, providing coaching and support.</li><li>Partner with operational, manufacturing and commercial stakeholders to improve business performance.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, controls and systems.</li><li>Improve stock, inventory and operational reporting capabilities.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning activities.</li><li>Deliver high-quality information to support decision-making at senior leadership level.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><p>You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with previous Financial Controller experience or a strong Finance Manager/Financial Accounting Manager background ready for the next step.</p><h3>Essential Experience</h3><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).</li><li>Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.</li><li>Experience managing month-end, year-end and audit processes.</li><li>Team leadership and people management experience.</li><li>Strong systems and process improvement capability.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><h3>Desirable Experience</h3><ul><li>Multi-entity or group reporting experience</li><li>ERP or finance systems implementation exposure.</li><li>Experience within a growing SME or private-equity-backed environment.</li><li>Commercial finance business partnering experience.</li></ul><h2>What You'll Bring</h2><ul><li>Hands-on approach with a willingness to get into the detail.</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.</li><li>A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li>Ability to build credibility quickly across finance and operational teams.</li><li>Organised, accountable and capable of delivering against deadlines.</li></ul><h2>What's On Offer</h2><p>Salary - £80k-£85k + £5k car allowance</p><p>Hybrid and flexible working - 3-4 days onsite, 1-2 days remote</p><p>This is an opportunity to join a successful and growing business at an exciting stage of its development, working closely with an experienced leadership team while helping shape the future of the finance function. The environment is collaborative, ambitious and supportive, with flexibility, autonomy and genuine scope to make an impact.</p><br><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/QW5keS5Ucm91cC45OTEwMi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a charitable organisation within the <strong>performing arts</strong> industry based in <strong>Salisbury </strong>to recruit a <strong>Financial Controller</strong>. The Financial Controller will receive a salary of up to £60,000 along with other attractive benefits including <strong>hybrid remote working (1-2 days per week WFH)</strong>.</p><p> </p><p>Part-time hours will be considered for this role. The ideal candidate will be looking for full-time hours.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Primary responsibilities; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Provide financial leadership in support of the organisation's mission and wider strategic objectives.</li><li>Attend Board, Finance Sub-Committee and Senior Management Team meetings, advising on financial matters.</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.</li><li>Monitor financial performance against targets, providing analysis and financial commentary.</li><li>Take responsibility for cash flow management and overall cash positions.</li><li>Develop and maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.</li><li>Oversee internal and external audits, acting as the main point of contact for auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with relevant company law, charity law and financial regulations.</li><li>Lead and manage the finance team, including oversight of payroll operations.</li><li>Analyse financial information and prepare financial scenarios to support business decisions.</li><li>Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise income, control expenditure and improve financial processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key experience and attributes; </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) QBE will be considered.</li><li>Previous experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Director or senior finance position.</li><li>Strong technical knowledge of financial management, reporting, budgeting and cash flow.</li><li>Experience overseeing financial controls, audits and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Previous experience managing and developing a finance team.</li><li>Confident communicating financial information to senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues.</li><li>A hands-on approach, with the ability to balance operational finance responsibilities with strategic input.</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/Sm9yZGFuLldlc3QuNjM5NzkuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">