Graduate Accountant<p>Job Advertisement: Graduate Trainee Accountant</p><p>Location: Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol (Hybrid working available after probation period)</p><p>Salary: Competitive Package</p><p>Robert Half have been retained by Oakensen, a renowned and growing accountancy firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding services to a diverse client base.</p><p>Oakensen is currently seeking a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join their growing team in their Westbury on Trym office in Bristol</p><p>This is your chance to begin a rewarding career in finance within a supportive, dynamic environment that's committed to your professional growth.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>This exciting opportunity is ideal for a determined and ambitious graduate that is ready to build a long-term career in accounting. At Oakensen, you'll work alongside a passionate and experienced team who are invested in your success, ensuring you gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting areas relevant to your ACA studies.</p><p>From day one, you'll be entrusted with responsibilities that will challenge you, build your confidence, and help you develop a broad skillset. Upon completing your training contract, you'll leave equipped with a rich array of expertise and opportunities to advance your career further.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Preparing financial statements for various entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Supporting individual and corporate tax return preparation.</li><li>Assisting in the investigation of accounts to identify fraud or error.</li><li>Helping to analyse data, communicating findings, and proposing actionable solutions to business clients.</li><li>Using diverse software and implementing modern digital solutions for clients.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About Oakensen:</strong></p><p>Oakensen strives to be the best. By combining vast industry experience with their fresh, vibrant, and diverse team, they're confident in their ability to become one of the South-West's leading independent firms.</p><p> </p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>A graduate (minimum 2:1) in any discipline or equivalent qualification.</li><li>A great problem-solver and able to work under pressure.</li><li>Skilled in written and verbal communication.</li><li>Committed to developing a career in accounting and finance.</li><li>Resilient, motivated, and capable of balancing work and academic commitments.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Training:</strong></p><ul><li>At Oakensen, your professional growth is their priority. You'll embark on a structured training program designed to develop both your technical and interpersonal skills.</li><li>This includes full study support for your ACA qualification as part of a Level 7 apprenticeship. In addition to a tailored development plan and regular mentorship and peer support that will help guide your journey to becoming a competent, well-rounded Chartered Accountant.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Package:</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support package to complete your ACA qualification.</li><li>Paid study days plus days off before exams.</li><li>Ongoing mentorship and workplace training.</li><li>Tuition provided by Kaplan Financial.</li><li>31 Days annual leave (Including bank holidays)</li><li>Hybrid Working.</li><li>Quarterly team building events.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Private health insurance + Vitality Rewards including discounted gym memberships, Apple Watch and much more.</li><li>A salary of £24,000 base</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/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuNTIyNjQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Credit Controller<p>Robert Half are extremely proud to have exclusively partnered with Ayvens to support on the recruitment of an exciting project within their Credit Control operations in Bristol.</p><p>Ayvens, formed from the merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan, is a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions. With a presence in 42 countries and managing a fleet of 3.4 million vehicles, including the world's largest multi-brand electric vehicle fleet.</p><p>Ayvens is dedicated to making life flow better for customers ranging from large corporates to private individuals. By offering full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions, Ayvens is at the forefront of the transition to net-zero emissions and the digital transformation of the mobility sector.</p><p>The successful candidate will be part of an outgoing and collaborative group, known for its supportive and dynamic culture. As part of a fast-growing business, the team is committed to investing in people, providing opportunities for professional growth and career development. With a strong focus on teamwork and innovation, they play a key role in driving the company forward, offering an exciting environment where you can thrive and build a successful future.</p><p><strong>Job Spec</strong></p><p>The immediate requirement has arisen for five Credit Controllers to join their team on an initial 12-month Fixed term Contract.</p><ul><li>Job Title: Credit Controller</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li>Duration: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract</li><li>Location: Emersons Green</li><li>Salary: £26K - £29K</li><li>Working Pattern: 2 or 3 days in the office following on from an initial 3 month training pattern with the remaining days office based</li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities in the role will include:</strong></p><ul><li>Optimising customer facing time to chase and collect overdue/missed payments via telephone, letter and email</li><li>Dealing with/solving queries on invoices with both internal departments and external customers</li><li>Supporting vulnerable customers and ensuring that all customers requiring additional assistance are aware of available options</li><li>Deliver a high level of customer service</li><li>Complying with relevant policies and procedures that will stand up to scrutiny from Internal and external Audit</li><li>Ability to build relationships at all levels, communicate effectively, build trust and influence stakeholders</li><li>Working alongside outsources and supplier partners to manage overdue/missed payments, debt and vehicle recovery (as required)</li><li>Maintain Continuous Personal Development (CPD) to stay up to date with relevant internal and external change</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience managing customers in financial difficulty/ Credit Control role</li><li>Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, report writing and presenting</li><li>Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills</li><li>Self-motivated</li><li>Proven experience of working under pressure within a process driven role focused on daily KPI's</li><li>Develops others by sharing own experience and expertise</li><li>Judgement and commercial awareness</li><li>Strong background of delivering excellent customer service</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Office suite of applications e.g. Excel, Word</li></ul><p>For more information, or to apply please contact Lewis Young @ Robert Half on 01179 935 400 or apply directly to this role.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuMjU4NDYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Trainee Accounts Assistant<p>Job Advertisement: Trainee Accounts Assistant </p><p>Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire (Hybrid working available after probation period)</p><p>Salary: £22,000</p><p>Robert Half have been retained by Oakensen, a renowned and growing accountancy firm with an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding services to a diverse client base.</p><p>Oakensen is currently seeking a Trainee Bookkeeper to join their growing team in their Trowbridge office.</p><p>This is your chance to begin a rewarding career in finance within a supportive, dynamic environment that's committed to your professional growth.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>This exciting opportunity is ideal for a determined and ambitious individual ready to build a long-term career in accounting. At Oakensen, you'll work alongside a passionate and experienced team who are invested in your success, ensuring you gain hands-on experience across a variety of accounting areas relevant to your AAT studies.</p><p>From day one, you'll be entrusted with responsibilities that will challenge you, build your confidence, and help you develop a broad skillset. Upon completing your training contract, you'll leave equipped with a rich array of expertise and opportunities to advance your career further.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with processing invoices, receipts, and payments for multiple clients.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software tools.</li><li>Prepare basic financial reports to support clients in making informed business decisions.</li><li>Support VAT returns and payroll processing tasks as needed.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts and resolve financial discrepancies.</li><li>Over time, apply your growing skills to more complex bookkeeping assignments, accounts and tax return preparation.</li></ul><p>With progression, you'll be encouraged to take ownership of tasks and begin interacting with clients to further your communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About Oakensen:</strong></p><p>Oakensen strives to be the best. By combining vast industry experience with their fresh, vibrant, and diverse team, they're confident in their ability to become one of the South-West's leading independent firms.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>A minimum of 3 A Levels (Grades 4/C or above) or equivalent.</li><li>A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English (grade 4/C or above).</li><li>A keen interest in building a long-term career in finance and accountancy.</li><li>A proactive, detail-oriented approach to work and problem-solving.</li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.</li><li>Good verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>A positive attitude and enthusiasm for learning.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Training:</strong></p><ul><li>At Oakensen, your professional growth is their priority. You'll embark on a structured training program designed to develop both your technical and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Full study support for your AAT qualifications. You will also receive a tailored development plan and regular mentorship and peer support that will help guide your journey to becoming a competent, well-rounded Bookkeeper.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Package:</strong></p><ul><li>Full study support for AAT package.</li><li>Paid study days and revision time before exams.</li><li>Structured mentorship and workplace training.</li><li>31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).</li><li>Quarterly team-building events to develop connections across the firm.</li><li>Cycle-to-work scheme.</li><li>Access to Private Health Insurance & Vitality Rewards, including discounted gym memberships and Apple Watch offers.</li><li>A salary of £22,000 base</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/THlkaWEuQmVycnkuNDU4MjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">External Audit and Compliance Lead<p><strong>External Audit and Compliance Lead</strong></p><p>Robert Half have been retained by IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary provider in Europe and North America based in Keynsham, to recruit an External Audit and Compliance Lead.</p><p>IVC Evidensia have grown exponentially over the last 10 years to become one of the South-West's most recognisable and largest employers, as well as the leading veterinary groups across the globe - with more than 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries with c.39,000 employees in total.</p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audit / Compliance Lead to oversee and manage consolidated group audit, statutory audits and statutory financial statement preparation across multiple countries in Europe. This role involves managing relationships with third-party outsourced service providers (BPO Partner), Big 4 firms, and internal IVCE Teams, to ensure that all audits / statutory financial statements preparation are completed efficiently, accurately, and within the required timeframes. You will also be instrumental in setting up an Audit Centre of Excellence and ensuring timely delivery and adherence to performance standards.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>3rd Party Outsourced Service Provider Management: </strong>Lead and collaborate with our external BPO Partner to ensure information provided by the service provider enables audits to be conducted in an efficient and effective manner.</li><li>Ensure the completion of group audit, statutory audits and preparation of statutory financial statements across Europe, in a timely and accurate manner, meeting all deadlines.</li><li><strong>Audit Center of Excellence:</strong> Establish and maintain an Audit Center of Excellence to drive best practices and continuous improvements across audit and statutory financial statement processes and procedures.</li><li><strong>End-to-End Process Management:</strong> Responsible for managing the full audit cycle including planning, interim testing, and year-end testing, ensuring audits are executed with the highest quality. For Statutory Audits, this includes getting Statutory Financial Statements prepared accurately and timely by the outsourced partner (Big 4 firm).</li><li><strong>Management Letter Issue Resolution:</strong> Work closely with BPO Partner and GBS management to address and resolve any issues or concerns raised in the Management Letter from auditors, ensuring timely actions are taken.</li><li><strong>Financial Statement Preparation:</strong> Collaborate with third-party service provider (Big 4 firm) in the preparation of statutory financial statements for European entities, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards.</li><li><strong>Audit Status Reporting:</strong> Provide regular and clear reporting on the status of ongoing audits, ongoing statutory financial statement preparation, highlighting any risks, delays, or challenges to management.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience/Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive of experience in auditing, with a focus on statutory audits and experience working with third-party providers (preferably Big 4).</li><li>Experience working with BPO Providers</li><li>Professional qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CPA)</li><li>Strong understanding of statutory audit processes and financial reporting standards (IFRS, local GAAP, etc.).</li><li>Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple audits simultaneously.</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>Discretionary bonus</li><li>Hybrid & Flexible working</li><li>26 days holiday + bank holidays</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing</li><li>Pension</li><li>Discounted staff pet care</li><li>Dog Friendly office</li><li>Parking available</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci44NjU3Ny4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Director of Finance and Operations<p><strong>Director of Finance & Operations - Bristol, Hybrid Split (2-3 days in the office)</strong></p><p>Robert Half have been retained by Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity to recruit an experienced Director of Finance & Operations. This is a rare chance to lead a small, dedicated finance team within a mission-driven organisation, where your expertise will directly contribute to making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community.</p><p>It is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in charity accounting to expand their skills by diving into the world of grant-making decisions and witnessing firsthand how funds are distributed to create real, positive change. You'll gain invaluable experience and play a key role in shaping the impact of charitable investments.</p><p>Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity has been doing great things for ten hospitals in the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) for 50 years. Each year they bring joy, comfort and hope to millions of patients and 15,000 NHS staff through the work we do. From major capital builds to sensitive and calming spaces for bereaved parents. From gardening sessions for dementia patients to innovative equipment to treat cancer, there are there with full-hearted goodness from first breaths to final goodbyes and every day in-between.</p><p>As a key member of the Senior Management Team, you'll team up with the CEO, Trustees, and committees to bring the charity's financial and strategic goals to life. This role lets you blend big-picture leadership with hands-on financial action, all while helping ensure the charity thrives and runs smoothly for the long haul.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Leadership:</strong> Lead finance and grant-making functions, advising Trustees, CEO, and SMT. Build relationships with stakeholders and present financial matters to the Trustee Board.</li><li><strong>Financial Management:</strong> Oversee budgeting, cash flow, investments, and financial processes. Present quarterly updates and reports to committees and Trustees. Oversee VAT returns.</li><li><strong>Risk & Governance:</strong> Lead risk management and governance, maintain risk policies, act as Company Secretary, and manage regulatory filings. Serve as Designated Person for the Charity Lottery Gambling Commission Licence.</li><li><strong>HR & Payroll:</strong> Senior HR lead, pay budgets, benefits, and staff well-being. Review and approve payroll.</li><li><strong>Investment & Property Management:</strong> Oversee investment portfolio and collaborate on investment property matters.</li><li><strong>Audit & IT Systems:</strong> Finalise audit files and year-end accounts, presenting to the Audit Committee. Lead responsibility for IT systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified accountant, ACA, CIMA or ACCA with senior experience in the charity sector.</li><li>Proven ability to communicate complex financial data to a Board.</li><li>Expertise in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and audit.</li><li>Experience with risk management and charity regulatory compliance.</li><li>Commitment to supporting Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity's mission.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience leading IT or digital transformation projects.</li></ul><p>But what is it really like to work at Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity? In their 2024 staff survey 100% of staff…Felt proud to work for the charity; Found meaning in their work; Believed the charity values are applied in all they do. And one of their volunteers shared his experience with them "I've never worked for a charity, but I have worked for several private sector companies. Without doubt your team of people are not just nicer but are more enthusiastic and talented than any team of people I have ever worked with. Every time I come into the office, I feel reluctant to go back out into the 'real world'".</p><p>That's quite a testimonial. Grab this rare opportunity today to get a slice of this full-hearted goodness while you can.</p><p><strong>Benefits: </strong></p><p>£70,000 - £75,000 salary</p><ul><li>27 days annual holiday entitlement (pro-rata) plus an additional day off on your birthday and a well-being day. Plus, an additional two days leave after five years of service.</li><li> Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.</li><li>Competitive pension scheme. We'll match employee pension contributions up to 8% (minimum 5%).</li><li>Additional support via our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including up to eight sessions with a licensed counsellor.</li><li>Life assurance cover - 4x annual salary</li><li>Commitment to training and development with budget set aside</li><li>Medicash health plan - claim cash towards a range of medical costs</li><li>Free Blue Light Card that allows access to hundreds of discounts at major retailers.</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4zODQwNS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Senior Marketing Manager<p>Robert Half are working with an organisation based in North Bristol who are looking for a driven Senior Marketing Manager to take ownership for the UK marketing function. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the marketing strategy for a well-established B2B organisation operating in the engineering and manufacturing sector.</p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a leading provider of specialist technical solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries. With a strong presence in the UK and international reach, they support customers with high-quality engineering products, expert consultancy, and value-added services. Their UK operations include advanced fabrication facilities and a team of skilled technical specialists, working closely with clients to drive efficiency and innovation.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>As Senior Marketing Manager, you will define and execute the company's marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives. Working closely with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Sales Director, you will play a key role in shaping brand positioning, supporting commercial growth, and driving engagement within a highly technical B2B market.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused marketing leader who thrives in a strategic and hands-on role.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and implement a long-term marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and revenue targets.</li><li>Work closely with the SLT and Sales Director to define priorities, support commercial growth, and position the company effectively within its industry.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small marketing team, fostering a results-driven culture.</li><li>Collaborate with the sales team to create targeted marketing initiatives that drive lead generation and sales enablement.</li><li>Define the company's brand and messaging strategy, ensuring consistency across all external and internal communications.</li><li>Manage all aspects of marketing communications, including digital marketing, PR, content creation, social media, and technical product marketing.</li><li>Optimise data-driven marketing efforts, leveraging analytics to assess campaign performance and refine strategies.</li><li>Ensure effective internal communications, driving engagement across teams and departments.</li></ul><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Marketing Manager in a B2B, engineering, manufacturing, or technical environment.</li><li>Strong strategic mindset, with a track record of defining and delivering successful marketing strategies.</li><li>Experience working closely with senior leadership and sales teams, ensuring marketing is fully aligned with commercial priorities.</li><li>Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.</li><li>Excellent communication abilities, with a talent for translating technical product information into compelling marketing messages.</li><li>Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyse performance and optimise marketing campaigns accordingly.</li><li>Proficiency in digital marketing, CRM platforms (ideally HubSpot), and marketing automation tools. Additional experience with SAP, Power BI, DocuWare, Google Analytics, or Hootsuite would be advantageous.</li></ul><p><strong>What's on Offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary of up to £80K DOE</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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuODQ1MjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Assistant<p>Robert Half is delighted to partner exclusively with Summer Fields in the search for a Finance Assistant. This position is based in Summertown offering a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) along with excellent benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The School</strong></p><p>Summer Fields is a boarding and day school for approximately 320 boys, aged 4 to 13 years. The school is situated in Summertown, two miles north of the centre of Oxford and is set within 70 acres of grounds. It is extremely well resourced with many outstanding and modern facilities, which are continually enhanced.</p><p>They offer excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care, whilst continuing to build on a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each boy's confidence and abilities.</p><p>In addition to the academic curriculum, sport plays an important part in the life of the school, as does music, art, design and technology and drama; recent results in music scholarship exams have been outstanding. They offer a supportive environment where creativity, excellence, and a love for education thrive.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role </strong></p><p>The Finance Assistant will support all aspects of Finance, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities: </strong></p><p>Purchase Ledger </p><p>Ensure the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger:</p><ul><li>Monitoring the AP inbox</li><li>Ensuring all incoming invoices are correctly coded</li><li>Ensuring all invoices are appropriately authorised</li><li>Reviewing monthly supplier statements and obtaining the required information to ensure accurate records and timely payments to suppliers</li><li>Generating proposed supplier payments and obtaining appropriate authorisations</li><li>Distributing remittances and correspondence relating to the Purchase Ledger</li><li>Placing ad hoc orders as requested once authorisation has been obtained</li></ul><p> </p><p>Fees Ledger</p><p>Assisting with:</p><ul><li>Collating and preparing information relevant to the billing of school fees</li><li>Inputting data onto the Fees Ledger from source documents</li></ul><p> </p><p>Other</p><ul><li>Assisting with term end procedures including journals and reconciliations</li><li>Assisting with the collation of information relevant to:</li><li>The preparation of annual budgets</li><li>The termly management account and annual audit</li><li>Back up information regarding VAT</li><li>Distributing petty cash within school and working with the Finance Officer to ensure adequate cash supplies are available</li><li>Assisting with other financial and general administration duties as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience working within a similar role</li><li>Ability to process data accurately with high level of detail</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Able to multitask, prioritise and work on your own initiative</li><li>Good IT skills including Excel</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>5 weeks holiday plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Life Assurance Scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Lunch during term-time</li><li>Swimming club membership</li><li>Onsite parking</li><li>Discount on holiday activity clubs run onsite</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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMTkyNDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Director<p><strong>Finance Director - c.£170K Bristol OR Exeter based</strong></p><p><strong>Finance Director </strong></p><p>Robert Half are partnering with<strong> South-West Water</strong>, a subsidiary of Pennon Group PLC, to recruit a newly created <strong>Finance Director</strong> position following a recent restructure.</p><p>This opportunity will play a key role in supporting the transformation of the business through acting as both a strategic partner to key stakeholders, as well as driving performance through enhancing operational and financial efficiencies.</p><p>There is huge scope to add value in this all-encompassing position that incorporates leadership, strategic, operational and technical elements whilst providing high visibility and interaction across the majority of the business.</p><p>This role would suit a <strong>commercially minded</strong> finance leader with demonstrable experience in their ability to influence at an Executive level, as well as having operated in a multi-divisional matrix environment.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly into the CFO and managing 3 direct reports, you will act as the Finance lead for central functions, as well as 2 of the 4 business units in the structure.</p><p><strong>Key Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all finance activities in support of both business units, including contributing to the strategy and direction of these businesses</li><li>Lead all finance activities in support of Corporate Services functions across the Pennon Group</li><li>Partnering with Corporate Service Execs to manage/challenge costs</li><li>Support business unit Managing Directors to deliver short and long term financial outcomes and priorities</li><li>Work alongside other elements of the Finance function to support the effective delivery of financial planning and reporting requirements for the business.</li><li>Shape, oversee and ensure the successful execution of business partnering and reporting in support of the business units and corporate services</li><li>Work alongside the Group FC to ensure development and execution of an effective financial control environment</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Qualified Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc)</li><li>Proven ability to operate and influence at Exec level</li><li>Prior background working within a matrix structure or large complex organisation</li><li>Strong experience partnering with multiple stakeholders</li><li>Eagerness to develop/drive performance and make improvements to processes/inefficiencies</li><li>Commercially-astute</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> £170K + car + excellent/competitive benefits package</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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci40NDg0OC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Marketing Strategist<p>Robert Half is excited to partner with Global Water Intelligence (GWI) for a Marketing Strategist specialising in content marketing to join our growing team. Offering £28-32,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits, including hybrid working from our Central Oxford offices (3 days a week onsite).</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role: </strong> </p><p>The Marketing Strategist will collaborate widely within the business, serving as a pivotal part of several cross-functional teams including representatives from our sales, content, and design teams to help them deliver maximum impact. </p><p>Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): </p><p>Email marketing:</p><ul><li>Marketing software expert who makes sure we're using our platform (Force24) to the highest level. This will involve liaising between design and product marketing specialists, ensuring we have mobile friendly email designs.</li><li>Email automation for nurture campaigns for free trialists, webinar signups and renewals, in collaboration with our Customer Success team.</li><li>Split testing on larger campaigns in terms of design and messaging and tracking what works and what doesn't across multiple campaigns, making sure this information is taken onboard by the team and taking care of analytics so this can be presented to senior leadership. </li><li>Diagnosing and resolving CX/UX issues such as the unsubscribe flow or the number of emails sent to a customer.</li><li>Security issues such as domain blacklisting. Conversion rate optimisation.</li><li>Understanding of how to use AI to gain knowledge on how to implement all this. </li></ul><p>Product specific:</p><ul><li>Taking ownership over promotional efforts for the UltraFacility platform, pioneering new initiatives and tailored messaging to key microelectronics and ultrapure water market players.</li><li>Assuming a leading role in promoting GWI whitepapers, working with our analyst team as well as some of the water sector's most innovative and influential companies to maximise the reach and deliverability of our bespoke research projects. </li><li>Designing and implementing our social media strategy for the GWI main page, ensuring we continue to provide varied, high-value content which will enable us to continue growing our social media presence and generating a steady stream of leads of our sales team. </li><li>Working alongside our Advertisement & Sales team to generate new leads and sponsorship opportunities both within our publications and at our live events.</li><li>Involvement in developing marketing strategies and value propositions for our product portfolio. </li><li>Audience profiling and segmentation (including list segmentation and targeted campaigns), marketing content production, writing press releases.</li><li>Mentoring and collaborating with members of the marketing team to ensure all our content marketing output is of the highest quality. </li><li>Producing website mock ups and copy, and maintaining website content to publicise our research and publications. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>We're looking for someone who has some or all the following experience/ qualities:</strong> </p><ul><li>Previous experience of marketing, preferably in the B2B marketing or publishing sector. </li><li>Email marketing software experience, ideally Spotler, Force24 or Hubspot. </li><li>A flair for design (experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop would be beneficial). </li><li>Excellent copywriting skills. </li><li>Experience with CRMs and CMS. </li><li>Experience in collaborating and building relationships with other teams. </li><li>An interest in research and data. </li><li>Highly organised with the ability to work on several projects at varying stages. </li><li>A Bachelor's degree. </li><li>Able to travel to our central Oxford office at least 3 days per week, as well as ability to travel internationally through the year for key events</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What we offer in return:</strong> </p><p>£28,000 - £32,000 base salary according to experience </p><p>Benefits include: </p><ul><li>25 days of holiday excluding bank holidays. </li><li>Progression and career development opportunities </li><li>International travel opportunities </li><li>Quarterly bonuses of up to £1000 </li><li>Central Oxford location with excellent commuter links</li></ul><p>We understand that investing in and nurturing great people is key to our future success - and to your future success too. We focus on building the confidence and capabilities of our people; many of our managers and leadership team have climbed the ladder within the company. </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/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjg0OTYwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Controller<p>Robert Half are pleased to be recruiting a Financial Controller role with a large organisation based in Swindon. This is a permanent full-time role offering up to 2 days working from home and would suit an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing a large team responsible for group reporting, ensuring deadlines are met and adhered to. This role would suit someone with previous leadership experience in a medium to large business working to tight deadlines, seeking a varied role. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:</p><ul><li>Overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.</li><li>Analysing management accounts.</li><li>Liaising with auditors.</li><li>Managing a team of 5-10.</li><li>Business partnering with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Continuous development of systems and processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><p>The successful candidate will have the following skills/attributes:</p><ul><li>ACA/ACCA qualified accountant with 5+ years PQE.</li><li>Proven leadership experience.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Strong excel skills (macro level would be an advantage).</li><li>Experience of auditing or working in a plc or blue chip organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>£75,000-85,000 + bonus.</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days on site in Swindon minimum).</li><li>Career development opportunities.</li><li>Wider benefits package.</li></ul><p> </p><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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjM1NjIxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Group Financial Director<p><strong> GROUP FINANCE DIRECTOR </strong></p><p>Robert Half are proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner to a growing, technology brand, that are part of a global group. This brand new role has developed due to a volume of acquisitions they are in process with that will double the turnover over the next three years. This role would be based at their Basingstoke HQ, with the ability to work from home and from office (3 in 2 out), with some occasional travel to work with their partners and to work closely with their customers.</p><p>They now look to recruit a Finance Director, reporting directly into the MD, and managing a team of three qualified accountants / analysts. This is a pivotal role that oversees the accurate production of the group accounts and is the finance business partner to the leadership team. This is an incredible opportunity to grow market share for an established and fast-growing brand!</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><p>The Financial Director coordinates financial planning, accounting management practices and relations with financial institutions and the Group through their individual responsibilities or those of their employees, ensuring compliance with Group procedures and regulations.</p><p>They also are part of the Senior Leadership Team providing Strategic input & leading the Affiliate to sustainable profitability.</p><p><strong>Mainly they will ensure:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure the Perimeter Business Units are compliant with the Groups Accounting, Tax, Treasury and internal control Guidelines and timetable.</li><li>Within a business context, help the Business Units maximise the functionalities of our ERP, and be the Perimeter lead for any ERP integrations.</li><li>Work with the business managers to build and develop strong finance individuals and teams within its BU's.</li><li>Ensuring own and Teams adherence to company Management System Manual for Quality (ISO 9001), InfoSec (ISO 27001) and ESG (ISO 14001).</li></ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p><p>General Accounting & Reporting </p><ul><li>Manage the Group reporting process including planning and communicating the group reporting timetable.</li><li>Obtain and develop a strong working knowledge of our Group reporting requirements including all monthly and quarterly BU and Group reporting.</li><li>Assist the Business with any queries they might have in relation to their reporting obligations.</li><li>Ensuring group processes and controls are in place to facilitate transactions being accurately recorded in a timely manner and in accordance with the group and accounting rules.</li></ul><p>Financial Planning & Analysis</p><ul><li>Lead the budget process and lead the validation and consolidation of the Business unit submissions.</li><li>Regular analysis of KPI's such as invoice lag, debtors, variances and productive hours, overhead spend and project variances, and highlighting any key findings to the Perimeter Director.</li><li>Provide sound commercial insights and possible commercial actions to the Perimeter Director and Business managers resulting from the KPI analysis.</li><li>Challenge the processes to improve business effectiveness.</li></ul><p>Audit, Tax & Treasury</p><ul><li>Coordinate the Perimeter audits to ensure Business Units have their Financial Statements audited in accordance with the deadlines.</li><li>Ensure the Business Units comply with their tax obligations and be the initial point of reference for any tax queries.</li><li>Monitor and understand the drivers behind the BU's cash position.</li><li>Ensure its Business units are in compliance with the Groups Banking and Treasury guidelines by conducting periodic reviews.</li></ul><p>ERP & Systems</p><ul><li>Understand the business needs of their BU's in order to suggest reports and functionalities that they could use to meet these needs.</li><li>Be the Perimeter lead on External Growth projects with respect both pre and post-acquisition.</li></ul><p>External Growth, Team Development & Other</p><ul><li>Be actively involved in all External Growth projects both pre (valuation, DD etc) and post (integration, Recruitment and development) acquisition that happen within the perimeter.</li><li>Work with the Business managers to build, manage and develop the finance teams of the BU's within their perimeter.</li><li>Managing and deliver projects on an ad-hoc basis that deliver real improvements in the effective management of the BU's within their perimeter.</li><li>Be prepared to engage in transversal projects that benefit the wider group as well as the perimeter.</li></ul><p><strong>REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p><p> Qualifications and training</p><ul><li>CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent accounting qualification</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £90,000 - 110,000 P/A based on the candidates experience</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15% of salary</li><li>A car allowance of £6000.00 P/A</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>non contributory pension</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>High level of flexible working</li><li>Other great benefits on application</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/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuMjE3MTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Assistant Management Accountant<p><strong>ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT - UP TO £45K HOURLY EQUIVALENT - 22ND APRIL START DATE - 1 DAY A WEEK ONSITE - FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME - OXFORD </strong></p><p>Robert Half are thrilled to be working exclusively with a fantastic organisation in Oxford that are looking for an Assistant Management Accountant to join their close-knit finance team for a short-term assignment. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong></p><ul><li>Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the preparation of accruals and prepayments.</li><li>Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.</li><li>Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements.</li><li>Review and reconciliation of supplier balances and resolving complex queries.</li><li>Create inter-company invoices and reconciliation of trade balances.</li><li>Manage Associates payments and invoices, obtain approvals from relevant PMs and enter timesheets.</li><li>Managing company credit card transaction imports, submissions and reconciliations.</li><li>Bank reconciliation.</li><li>Support ad-hoc initiatives as assigned by management.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>Qualified by experience or be qualified/part-qualified (CIMA/ACA/ACCA).</li><li>Strong experience of management accounts, ideally in a group setting. </li><li>Balance sheet reconciliation experience. </li><li>Strong attention to detail. </li><li>NetSuite experience desirable. </li><li>Must be able to start on 22nd April! </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/RW1pbHkuTGV3aXMuOTYwMjYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Treasury Assistant<p>We are pleased to be working with a company based on Milton Park who are looking for a <strong>Treasury Assistant</strong> to join the team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first steps into finance OR someone with previous experience. They are offering up to <strong>£26,000</strong> + <strong>hybrid working</strong> with <strong>excellent benefits</strong>.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Processing all transactions that appear on the bank statement daily</li><li>Entering details onto SAP</li><li>Generating manual payment requests using various banking platforms</li><li>Taking credit card transactions</li><li>Preparing monthly bank reconciliation</li><li>Maintaining high level of communication with internal teams and stakeholders</li><li>Preparing and recording all refund requests</li><li>Preparing bank for; royalty/AP cheques, Trust/School cheques</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>What they're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Good knowledge of Excel</li><li>Proven organisation and communication skills</li><li>The ability to work under pressure to meet essential 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/RWxsZW4uQ2h1bmcuMzQ4NDAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Interim Administrator<p>Robert Half are currently recruiting for an Interim Administrator to join one of our clients for a period of 6 weeks. This business is based in central Bristol.</p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Interim Administrator</p><p><strong>Hourly rate: </strong> <strong>:</strong> £14.10 + 2.44 holiday pay </p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>6 weeks</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>Monday 10th March</p><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full time - 37.5 hours a week. Flexible with start and finish times. </p><p> <strong>Responsibilities include: </strong></p><ul><li>Entering data</li><li>Compiling docs into the correct format</li><li>Filing</li><li>Scanning</li><li>General administration to support the wider team - Supporting various Managers & Team leads</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/Experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience working in an office environment</li><li>General administration skills - Compiling docs into the correct format, scanning, entering data, filing</li><li>Excellent communicator as you'll be supporting various members of the team</li><li>Pro-active attitude - Getting stuck in and supporting where you can</li><li>Great work ethic</li><li>Reliable - Can manage own workload</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjI0MjE3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Financial Analyst - Interim.<p>Robert Half are seeking a Finance Analyst with strong experience in accounting month-end processes and proficiency in Power BI to join our client's team for a temporary role, which may lead to a permanent role.</p><p>Based in Wiltshire, on a hybrid working basis.</p><p>This role would suit an AAT or Part Qualified candidate.</p><p>You will play a key role in supporting month-end accounting tasks, analysing financial data, and creating insightful reporting dashboards to drive operational and financial decision-making. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy problem-solving, and are skilled at leveraging data for impactful business solutions, this opportunity may be perfect for you.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities:<br /><br />Support and streamline month-end accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial closing processes.<br />Analyse financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.<br />Develop interactive and visually engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI to support business insights.<br />Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and IT, to gather data and communicate findings effectively.<br />Document and communicate process improvements for accounting and financial reporting work flows.<br />Assist with ad hoc reporting and analysis requests to meet the evolving needs of the organisation.<br />Qualifications:<br /><br />Technical Expertise:<br /><br />Solid understanding of accounting principles and proven experience with month-end close procedures <br />Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools, specifically Power BI<br />Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel skills <br /><br /></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/RGF2aWQuQmVsc2hlci42NTk1OS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Compliance Officer<p>Robert Half are recruiting a newly created Compliance Manager role with a well-established manufacturing business based in Swindon. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance, they are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager with a focus on sustainability.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role Overview:</strong><br /> As the Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies and procedures across the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory requirements are met, identify risks, and drive a culture of compliance throughout the organisation.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU regulations.</li><li>Keep up to date with regulatory changes, ensuring the company adapts its compliance practices accordingly.</li><li>Review and assess current compliance policies, procedures, and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet legal and ethical requirements.</li><li>Lead the implementation of the CSRD reporting requirements, ensuring the organisation meets the enhanced sustainability disclosure obligations.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, HR & Technical) to prepare, verify, and publish non-financial information and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) disclosures in line with the CSRD, UK Companies Act, and other relevant standards.</li><li>Ensure alignment between sustainability objectives and reporting requirements and provide guidance on best practices for non-financial reporting.</li><li>Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to both financial and non-financial reporting, particularly in relation to sustainability and environmental impact.</li><li>Lead and coordinate internal audits to assess compliance with regulatory standards, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.</li><li>Manage compliance reporting for senior management and external stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and deliver compliance training programs for employees at all levels to increase awareness and understanding of compliance issues, particularly in relation to the CSRD and sustainability regulations.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on all matters related to compliance and CSRD implementation.</li><li>Draft, update, and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, particularly around sustainability reporting.</li><li>Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and third-party stakeholders on compliance-related matters, ensuring accurate reporting and timely submissions.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Requirements:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of UK and EU regulations, with specific expertise in the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its implications for non-financial reporting.</li><li>Proven experience in compliance management, risk management, and auditing.</li><li>Experience in leading or contributing to the implementation of sustainability or ESG-related reporting frameworks.</li><li>Excellent knowledge of UK corporate governance codes, financial regulations, and industry-specific compliance requirements.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with senior leadership and external regulators.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical compliance solutions.</li></ul></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><ul><li>A professional qualification in compliance (e.g., ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance) or sustainability (e.g., CISL, GRI).</li><li>Experience with GRI, TCFD, or other global ESG reporting standards.</li><li>Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations.</li><li>Familiarity with J-Sox or Sarbanes Oxley.</li><li>Previous experience in a management role with the ability to lead and mentor a team.</li></ul></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Personal Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly ethical with a commitment to integrity and transparency.</li><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.</li><li>Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li><li>Ability to influence and drive change across the organisation.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and bonus structure</li><li>BUPA Private medical insurance & Health Cash Plan</li><li>Life assurance - Death in Service 4x salary</li><li>Pension - Company contribution 4.5%</li><li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with length of service</li><li>Salary sacrifice scheme - cycle to work and Tech scheme</li><li>Flexible work policy</li></ul><ul><li>Professional development opportunities and support for continued learning.</li><li>Dynamic and supportive work environment.</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/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjMyNzgyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Finance Director - Interim - Housing Association<p>Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with this South West based Housing Association, supporting them with recruiting a <strong>Finance Director</strong> to lead them through a transitional period of six months. </p><p>As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will report directly to the Chief Executive and the Board, holding full accountability for the organisation's financial strategy and performance. You will provide strategic financial oversight, deliver clear financial reports, conduct variance analysis, and perform scenario modelling to inform decision-making and drive business success.</p><ul><li><strong>Financial Strategy & Leadership</strong><br /> Develop and implement the financial strategy, providing strategic advice to the senior leadership team, and managing long-term financial planning.</li><li><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong><br /> Oversee accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and regulatory requirements, including timely submission of financial statements.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Financial Management</strong><br /> Lead budgeting processes, monitor cash flow, and ensure the organisation operates within financial constraints while managing cost efficiency.</li><li><strong>Team Management & Development</strong><br /> Manage and mentor the finance team, overseeing training, performance appraisals, and fostering a culture of continuous development.</li><li><strong>Financial Controls & Risk Management</strong><br /> Establish and maintain robust financial controls, identify and mitigate financial risks, and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting</strong><br /> Communicate financial performance to senior management, trustees, and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Length of Contract;</strong> 6 months</p><p><strong>Hybrid working; </strong>full time role with two days a week onsite in Bristol</p><p><strong>Pay; </strong>up to £625 per day outside of IR35</p><p>To be considered for this role you will be a fully-qualified Accountant, with prior experience of leading a finance team. You must have experience of working for a Housing Association to be considered for this role.</p><p>For more information please reach out to Callie at Robert Half.</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/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjQzNTA2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Assistant Accountant<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently recruiting for an Interim Assistant Accountant to join a business based in East Bristol for a period of 3 months - With hybrid working + parking.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Role: </strong>Assistant Accountant </p><p><strong>Hourly rate: </strong> £30,000 - £32,000 (Hourly rate equivalent)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>3 months</p><p><strong>Start date: </strong>ASAP</p><p><strong>Working pattern:</strong> Full time - 37.5 hours a week. 3 days a week in the office, 2 from home </p><p><strong>Responsibilities include: </strong></p><ul><li>Dealing with suppliers </li><li>Resolving coding issues </li><li>Liaising with wider departments to resolve issues </li><li>Ensuring accurate codes are set up</li><li>Uploading invoices onto accounting system & Excel </li><li>Assisting with back log </li><li>Reconciliations </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Skills/Experience needed:</strong></p><ul><li>Computer literate </li><li>Proficient in Excel & willing to learn more </li><li>High attention to detail </li><li>Natural and pro-active problem solver </li><li>Analytically minded </li><li>Not afraid to get stuck in!</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjUxNTY0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Project Manager - IT<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a company in the Healthcare industry who are recruiting for an IT Project Manager for a 12 month FTC contract. This is to support the smooth transition of IT systems and services and to support future acquisitions across the UK. </p><p>Please note this role will be based on-site once a week in Wimbledon and occasional travel to their Wiltshire office. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Define project scope, objectives and success criteria for smooth transition of systems, infrastructure, servers and networking</li><li>Develop detailed project plans in line with project scope </li><li>Act as bridge between IT teams, external resources </li><li>Manage and maintain relationships with internal and external partners </li><li>Track and monitor budgets and forecasts</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience within IT industry </li><li>Proven experience delivering IT projects within healthcare, clinical/laboratory or highly regulated environments </li><li>Proven experience integrating clinical/healthcare applications</li><li>Good knowledge of IT migration projects</li><li>Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions within an IT scope </li><li>Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks </li></ul><p>This is a 12 month fixed term contract, paying up to £80,000. There will be the need to visit client site once a week in Wimbledon and Swindon. Travel expenses will be covered. </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/Um94eS5MYXcuMDU5NjEuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Senior Accounts Assistant<p><strong>Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant</strong><br /> 📍 <strong>Location:</strong> Central Reading<br /> 💼 <strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £32,000<br /> 📅 <strong>Job Type:</strong> [Full-Time/Temporary to Permanent</p><p>Hybrid 1 day a week in office</p><p>Start ASAP</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>My client is looking for a <strong>Senior Accounts Assistant</strong> to join our finance team and play a key role in managing supplier payments, payroll processing, and financial operations. This role is ideal for someone with strong <strong>accounts payable (P2P) experience</strong>, keen attention to detail, and excellent analytical skills.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounts Payable</strong></p><p>🔹 Process regular and ad hoc multi-currency payment runs.<br /> 🔹 Reconcile supplier accounts and process expense claims.<br /> 🔹 Resolve supplier account discrepancies and queries.<br /> 🔹 Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.<br /> 🔹 Support and mentor the accounts payable assistant.</p><p><strong>Sales Invoicing</strong></p><p>🔹 Raise sales invoices and credit notes.<br /> 🔹 Send out monthly customer statements.<br /> 🔹 Resolve customer invoice queries.</p><p><strong>Banking & Payroll</strong></p><p>🔹 Process UK and foreign payroll payments.<br /> 🔹 Manage and process DEA/Union payments.</p><p><strong>Other Duties</strong></p><p>🔹 Assist in month-end and year-end financial reporting.<br /> 🔹 Support procurement with supplier negotiations and purchases.</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p><p>✔️ <strong>Experience:</strong> Proven experience in a P2P/Accounts Payable role.<br /> ✔️ <strong>Accounting Knowledge:</strong> Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.<br /> ✔️ <strong>Tech Skills:</strong> Proficiency in accounting software (<strong>Sage Intacct preferred</strong>) and MS Excel.<br /> ✔️ <strong>Analytical Abilities:</strong> Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing high volumes of transactions.<br /> ✔️ <strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.</p><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><p>✨ A dynamic and supportive finance team.<br /> 📈 Career growth and professional development opportunities.<br /> 💰 Competitive salary and benefits package.<br /> 🏢 A well-established and growing company.</p><p>If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you! <strong>Apply now</strong> by sending your CV </p><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/UGV0ZS5SaWNoYXJkcy4zMzE0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Internal Audit and Controls Director<p><strong>Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a rapidly expanding client, assisting them in the recruitment of an Interim Director of Internal Audit and Controls.</strong></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join the finance function at a pivotal time of change and growth within the business. As the Director of Internal Audit and Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and overseeing the Risk and Assurance function, working directly with senior leaders to develop and implement robust internal control and risk management strategies. This is a senior leadership position that will allow you to have a significant impact on the company's future direction, ensuring that internal governance processes are not only effective but also aligned with the company's ambitious growth trajectory.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the trusted advisor to the senior leadership team on all internal controls and risk management initiatives, providing guidance and strategic direction.</li><li>Design, implement, and oversee the delivery of comprehensive risk-based internal audits, ensuring best practices and compliance with industry standards.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance the Group's internal controls and processes, identifying areas for improvement and driving efficiency across the business.</li><li>Partner with both internal and external stakeholders to strengthen governance, ensuring that risk management objectives are understood and embraced throughout the organisation.</li></ul><p><strong>To be considered for the role, you will have:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive experience in a similar senior role, with a proven track record of presenting to senior leadership teams and audit committees.</li><li>A deep understanding of internal auditing standards, risk management frameworks, and best-in-class processes.</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.</li><li>A commercially minded approach, able to balance realistic objectives with "best practice" to maximise operational efficiency.</li><li>A fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).</li></ul><p><strong>Why this role is an exciting opportunity:</strong> This is more than just a leadership role; it's an opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping its future. You will work closely with a dynamic team at the forefront of the business, helping to build and refine internal processes as the company scales. Your work will be critical in ensuring the company's internal controls and risk management strategies are robust, enabling growth and mitigating risk. If you're an ambitious leader looking to take on a pivotal role within an expanding business, this is the ideal opportunity to make a real impact.</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong><br /> 6 months initially</p><p><strong>Rate:</strong><br /> This role sits inside IR35, with a daily rate on offer of up to £900 per day (via Umbrella). Candidates preferring to operate on a Fixed-Term Contract (FTC) basis will also be considered.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong><br /> Based in the South West, with some travel required for the role. We anticipate 2-3 days a week in the office initially, though there is some flexibility around this.</p><p><strong>Timelines:</strong><br /> Candidates must be available to start during the week commencing 8th April.</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/Q2FsbGllLldpbGxpYW1zLjIxMjE0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Accounts Assistant<p>Robert Half are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a successful engineering company based in East Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is keen to work within a business that value their staff, in a supportive environment where you can take accountability for your responsibilities and grow with the business. </p><p>This is a fully office-based position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm, with plenty of free parking available on site. </p><p><strong>Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant will include but not be limited to:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintaining the sales and purchase ledger. </li><li>Chasing debts as they become due for payment and pursuing overdue accounts. </li><li>Bank reconciliations. </li><li>Expenses</li><li>Supporting with month end duties, budgeting, planning and forecasting </li><li>Additional ad hoc administrative duties as required </li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a similar accounts position is essential for this role. </li><li>Ideally, you will be fully or part AAT qualified. </li><li>A proactive individual, who is able to work well autonomously and as part of a team. </li><li>Ability to manage a high volume workload, and prioritise effectively. </li></ul><p>In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience plus benefits including 24 days holidays plus bank holidays. </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/RWxsaWUuQ2x1dHRvbi4zOTU5Mi4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Credit Controller<p>Robert Half are supporting a business based in Shepton Mallet, who are looking for an interim Credit Controller to join their team.</p><p>This role presents an opportunity for an individual with good communication skills and a finance background to contribute to the efficient functioning of the receivables operations.</p><p><strong>Start Date</strong>: ASAP</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 Months</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Shepton Mallet</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £26,000 - £32,000</p><p><strong>Hybrid Working: </strong>Three days a week in the office, two from home.</p><p><strong>Working hours: </strong>37.5 hours per week</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Credit Control </li><li>Inbox Queries</li><li>Cash Receipting</li><li>Reduce overall debtor levels</li><li>Adhoc duties as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Required experience/background:</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication</li><li>Team player</li><li>Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills</li></ul><p>For more information on this role, apply online or contact Lewis Young on 0117 993 5400.</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/bGV3aXMueW91bmcuNzg3MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Finance Assistant<p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Robert Half Finance & Accounting are currently supporting a business located in North Somerset who are seeking an Interim Finance Assistant (Mainly accounts payable) to join them for a period of circa 3 months. This role has hybrid working + flexible working hours + parking. </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Role: Finance Assistant (Accounts Payable) </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Duration: Circa 3 months </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Start date: W/c 22nd April </p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Working pattern: Full time - 35 hours a week. Hybrid - 1/2 days a week in the office</p><p style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;"> Role:</p><ul><li>Managing the accounts payable ledger - Processing invoices into the system </li><li>Matching PO numbers</li><li>Nominal coding </li><li>Resolving queries </li><li>Managing the inbox</li><li>Assisting with the receivables ledger </li><li>Supplier statement reconciliations </li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">Skills/experience needed: </p><ul><li> Proven experience in managing an Accounts Payable ledger</li><li>Willing to learn, ability to pick things up quickly</li><li>Reliable</li><li>Computer literate</li><li>Studying/Studied AAT - Desirable</li><li>High attention to detail</li><li>Experience in managing an Accounts Receivables ledger - Desirable</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/U3RlcGguTWFubGV5LjU3NTk1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Interim Finance Director (DAY RATE)<p><strong>Interim Finance Director - highly competitive daily rate (apply to enquire)</strong></p><p><strong>Interim Finance Director </strong></p><p>Robert Half are working exclusively with a business based in Bristol to recruit an Interim Finance Director to support them on their ongoing transformation journey - for a 6 month period (minimum).</p><p>The business are going through a significant amount of change that has resulted in a restructuring which now requires a newly-created permanent Finance Director role, however due to a number of imminent upcoming projects/tasks there is a need for support in the interim!</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>The interim Finance Director will be responsible for leading the finance function, along with a number of other support functions, for a c£400mil t/o division of the Group. Working in partnership with the Managing Director you will drive the strategy and performance of the business unit - having full operational responsibility for the P&L for the division.</p><p>There are a few key projects that will need to be looked at straight away:</p><ul><li>OPEX and CAPEX funding allocation project</li><li>Pulling together budget for new financial year - whilst bringing previous expertise around how to address an OPEX gap</li><li>Review and assess current commercial contracts for outsourced services that are up for renewal - reassess what services should be outsourced vs in-house based on current operating model</li></ul><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience operating at FD or Executive level</li><li>Ability to influence and operate at Exec level</li><li>Experience and proven ability to operate within a complex multi-divisional matrix 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/Q2hhcmxvdHRlLkJvc2hlci4wNTg0My4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">