<p><strong>Financial Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Harrogate<br /> <strong>Salary:</strong> £75,000</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Financial Controller to join a growing, service‑led business based in Harrogate. This is a senior operational finance role with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of client finance services, leading a sizeable team and acting as a key point of contact for senior internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>Reporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a critical role in ensuring high‑quality financial reporting, strong controls, and consistent service delivery across a multi‑client environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will take ownership of the operational finance function, with direct responsibility for managing and developing a team of Finance Managers. You will ensure robust financial processes, accurate and timely reporting, and compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements, while driving continuous improvement and consistency across the function.</p><p>This is a highly visible role, combining hands‑on financial control with people leadership and senior‑level client interaction.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage a team of Finance Managers, including performance management, KPI setting, coaching and succession planning</li><li>Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow forecasts, and client reporting</li><li>Maintain responsibility for quality, consistency, and control across client reporting packs prior to Director‑level review</li><li>Act as the senior operational escalation point for finance matters and client queries</li><li>Embed and maintain robust financial processes, controls, and standard operating procedures</li><li>Ensure adherence to reporting timetables, SLAs, and contractual obligations</li><li>Oversee workload planning and resource allocation across the team</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or QBE with significant relevant experience</li><li>Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior operational finance role</li><li>Strong background in management accounts production and financial control</li><li>Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams (ideally managing managers)</li><li>Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable operating in a client‑facing environment</li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of £75,000</li><li>Senior‑level role with significant responsibility and visibility</li><li>Opportunity to lead and shape a growing finance function</li><li>Exposure to institutional clients and complex operational environments</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjA2MzMwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Finance Director</strong></p><p><strong>Halifax, West Yorkshire</strong><br /> £80,000 - £100,000 + 20% bonus + 5% pension</p><p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are recruiting for a Finance Director to join a large, fast‑growing, European professional services organisation operating in the financial services sector.</p><p>This is a pivotal senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, with responsibility for leading the UK financial strategy, governance and operational finance functions. The position offers genuine influence across financial performance, risk management and strategic decision‑making within a highly regulated environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Finance Director, you will take ownership of financial planning, reporting, treasury and controls, while partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive profitability and long‑term value creation.</p><p> </p><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Lead and execute the UK financial strategy, aligned with wider group objectives</li><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting across operations</li><li>Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting and performance analysis to senior stakeholders</li><li>Own treasury management, including client monies held in escrow and integration with group cash pooling</li><li>Develop, implement and monitor accounting policies in line with UK GAAP and group standards</li><li>Ensure a robust internal control environment and effective financial risk management</li><li>Lead finance and procurement functions, embedding efficient, compliant processes</li><li>Manage supplier relationships, pricing strategy and KPI frameworks</li><li>Support regulatory compliance within a highly controlled financial services environment</li><li>Develop, lead and mentor a finance team of six, fostering a high‑performance culture</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p> </p><p>You will be a commercially minded Finance Director or senior Financial Controller ready to step into a broader strategic leadership role.</p><p> </p><p>You will ideally have:</p><ul><li>ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification</li><li>Extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles</li><li>Strong technical accounting knowledge and controls experience</li><li>Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting and financial performance management</li><li>Experience operating in regulated or highly controlled environments</li><li>Demonstrable people leadership experience, developing and motivating finance teams</li><li>Procurement and supplier management experience, including KPI‑driven oversight</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills, working closely with senior leadership</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£80,000 - £100,000 base salary</li><li>20% annual bonus</li><li>5% employer pension contribution</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Leadership role within a European organisation</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/Q29ub3IuTWNDYWJlLjk5MTU4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="839" data-start="477">Compliance Manager | Salford Quays | Paying up to £60,000 | 4 days home working / 1 day office </p><p data-end="839" data-start="477">A growing and well-established specialist tax advisory firm is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its expanding team. This role reports directly to the Head of Compliance and focuses on managing UK R&D Tax Relief compliance checks and HMRC correspondence, ensuring claims remain robust, defensible, and fully compliant with current legislation.</p><p data-start="841" data-end="1034">This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong experience in defending R&D tax claims who enjoys working autonomously while collaborating with technical and financial specialists.</p><h3 data-end="1053" data-start="1041">The Role</h3><p data-start="1054" data-end="1362">As Compliance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery and defence of UK R&D Tax Relief claims. You will manage HMRC compliance enquiries from start to finish, working closely with internal analysts and technical teams to ensure claims are accurate, well-documented and compliant.</p><p data-start="1364" data-end="1393">Key responsibilities include:</p><ul data-end="2164" data-start="1395"><li data-end="1469" data-start="1395"><p data-end="1469" data-start="1397">Managing HMRC compliance checks relating to UK R&D Tax Relief claims</p></li><li data-end="1555" data-start="1470"><p data-end="1555" data-start="1472">Taking ownership of compliance cases from initial enquiry through to resolution</p></li><li data-start="1556" data-end="1631"><p data-start="1558" data-end="1631">Reviewing technical and financial documentation supporting R&D claims</p></li><li data-start="1632" data-end="1690"><p data-end="1690" data-start="1634">Preparing and reviewing incentive claim calculations</p></li><li data-start="1691" data-end="1771"><p data-start="1693" data-end="1771">Managing multiple compliance cases across a range of businesses simultaneously</p></li><li data-start="1772" data-end="1868"><p data-end="1868" data-start="1774">Working closely with tax analysts and internal teams to validate qualifying R&D activities</p></li><li data-start="1869" data-end="1924"><p data-start="1871" data-end="1924">Drafting reports, documentation and responses to HMRC</p></li><li data-start="1925" data-end="1995"><p data-end="1995" data-start="1927">Ensuring claims remain defensible and aligned with HMRC guidance</p></li><li data-start="1996" data-end="2092"><p data-end="2092" data-start="1998">Monitoring regulatory updates and training internal technical teams on legislative changes</p></li><li data-end="2164" data-start="2093"><p data-end="2164" data-start="2095">Supporting client relationships and account management activities</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2171" data-end="2184">About You</h3><p data-end="2339" data-start="2185">The ideal candidate will have strong experience within R&D tax incentives and compliance, alongside excellent communication and organisational skills.</p><p data-start="2341" data-end="2358">Key requirements:</p><ul data-end="2973" data-start="2360"><li data-start="2360" data-end="2440"><p data-end="2440" data-start="2362">Proven experience with UK R&D Tax Relief claims and HMRC compliance checks</p></li><li data-end="2499" data-start="2441"><p data-end="2499" data-start="2443">Experience defending R&D claims from start to finish</p></li><li data-end="2570" data-start="2500"><p data-end="2570" data-start="2502">Strong understanding of HMRC guidelines and compliance processes</p></li><li data-start="2571" data-end="2638"><p data-end="2638" data-start="2573">Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously</p></li><li data-start="2639" data-end="2703"><p data-start="2641" data-end="2703">Experience reviewing technical and financial documentation</p></li><li data-end="2783" data-start="2704"><p data-start="2706" data-end="2783">Strong written communication skills for HMRC correspondence and reporting</p></li><li data-end="2859" data-start="2784"><p data-start="2786" data-end="2859">Experience working with technical teams to validate qualifying activities</p></li><li data-start="2860" data-end="2912"><p data-end="2912" data-start="2862">Client-facing or account management experience</p></li><li data-start="2913" data-end="2973"><p data-start="2915" data-end="2973">Highly organised with the ability to work autonomously</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="3004" data-start="2980">Working Arrangements</h3><ul data-start="3005" data-end="3169"><li data-start="3005" data-end="3061"><p data-end="3061" data-start="3007">Hybrid working: 4 days remote, 1 day in the office</p></li><li data-end="3111" data-start="3062"><p data-start="3064" data-end="3111">Office located in Salford Quays, Manchester</p></li><li data-start="3112" data-end="3169"><p data-start="3114" data-end="3169">Fully remote may be considered in certain circumstances</p></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/S2lyc3R5LldvcmRlbi4xNzE0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p data-end="535" data-start="207">Robert Half is partnering with growing business within the automotive sector, seeking a part-qualified Management Accountant to support financial reporting, budgeting and compliance activities.</p><p data-start="207" data-end="535">This is a hands-on role working closely with operational teams to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making.</p><p data-end="535" data-start="207">6 month interim assignment. </p><p data-start="207" data-end="535">Onsite - North Manchester.</p><p data-start="537" data-end="564"><strong data-start="537" data-end="562">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-end="1092" data-start="565"><li data-start="565" data-end="636" data-section-id="xqn578">Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li data-start="637" data-end="717" data-section-id="v6x8ll">Deliver variance analysis against budgets, with a focus on operational costs</li><li data-section-id="1buyn57" data-start="718" data-end="783">Partner with department heads to review financial performance</li><li data-start="784" data-end="842" data-section-id="ugctk8">Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting</li><li data-start="843" data-end="904" data-section-id="1x6vfow">Support year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation</li><li data-section-id="fa5gkw" data-start="905" data-end="962">Manage VAT reporting and ensure regulatory compliance</li><li data-start="963" data-end="1029" data-section-id="10szqlo">Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc finance projects</li><li data-section-id="fb9dav" data-end="1092" data-start="1030">Provide support across transactional finance when required</li></ul><p data-end="1113" data-start="1094"><strong data-end="1111" data-start="1094">Requirements:</strong></p><ul data-start="1114" data-end="1451"><li data-start="1114" data-end="1158" data-section-id="8qyc85">Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)</li><li data-end="1182" data-start="1159" data-section-id="4w5xou">Strong Excel skills</li><li data-end="1254" data-start="1183" data-section-id="pgzao7">Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred</li><li data-section-id="syx5r1" data-start="1255" data-end="1319">Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines</li></ul><p><strong data-end="1473" data-start="1453">What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul data-start="1476" data-end="1657"><li data-section-id="19yb3lb" data-start="1476" data-end="1535">Broad exposure across finance in a growing organisation</li><li data-section-id="1y18yz8" data-end="1607" data-start="1536">Opportunity to develop commercially and progress your qualification</li><li data-start="1608" data-end="1657" data-section-id="1dxe1bn">Collaborative, fast-paced working environment</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/Y2hsb2Uua2VsbHkuNzk3OTUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Accountancy and Finance is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a market leading business based in Leeds. </p><p>This role is central to maintaining the integrity of financial records across various general accounting functions. From collecting and analysing financial data to ensuring accuracy and completeness, your day-to-day contributions will support the organisation's commitment to excellence in financial reporting.</p><p> <strong> Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file statutory accounts on time and in compliance with accounting standards</li><li>Prepare and submit other regulatory information as required</li><li>Review VAT returns for various entities</li><li>Maintain strong relationships with auditors, business unit management, and other stakeholders to meet deadlines</li><li>Develop and document internal accounting controls</li><li>Assist in setting up processes and procedures to improve operations</li><li>Provide guidance and support for internal and external audits (ad-hoc, quarterly, and annual)</li><li>Manage other financial responsibilities as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous Financial Accounting or VAT accounting experience </li><li>Experience with evaluating and analysing financial projects effectively</li><li>Independent worker with strong judgement and decision-making skills</li><li>Capable of working collaboratively within a team and liaising with various departments</li><li>Strong organisation, time management, and attention to deadlines</li><li>Qualified , Part-qualified or QBE Financial Accountant will be considered </li></ul><p><strong>What's on offer: </strong></p><ul><li>Salary £40,000-£55,000 DOE </li><li>Excellent benefits </li><li>Hybrid work pattern and flexible working hours </li><li>Free car parking </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/cmViZWNjYS5tY2xhcnR5Ljc1NjAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">