Payroll Clerk / Manager<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Senior Payroll Consultant<strong><br /></strong><strong>Company:</strong> Prestigious Accountancy Firm<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Wolverhampton (1 day per week)</p><p><strong>About the Company:</strong><br />Our client has experienced significant growth and now serves over 650 clients. </p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong><br />We are recruiting a Senior Payroll Consultant to join our client's expanding team on a full-time basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking long-term career development within an established firm included a paid CIPP.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Payroll Management:</strong><br />Oversee payroll processing for over clients, managing calculations of salaries, wages, bonuses, and additional payroll-related payments. Ensure timely and accurate processing using Sage Payroll software, incorporating changes in tax codes and deductions. Handle all payroll administration tasks, including onboarding new employees and managing terminations.</p></li><li><p><strong>Compliance and Regulation:</strong><br />Keep abreast of pension legislation changes and ensure compliance in payroll processing and pension contribution management. Prepare and submit payroll-related tax filings in line with HMRC regulations. Maintain meticulous records and documentation to meet legal requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Client Relations:</strong><br />Serve as the main point of contact for client enquiries related to payroll, offering timely and accurate information. Collaborate with clients to collect necessary payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and deliver exceptional service. Provide guidance on payroll best practices and regulatory compliance.</p></li><li><p><strong>Analysis and Reporting:</strong><br />Produce and review payroll reports to verify accuracy and identify discrepancies. Analyse payroll data to uncover trends and insights, presenting findings to management when necessary. Assist in preparing financial summaries related to payroll expenses.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Salary & Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum</li><li>Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday</li><li>Study support for CIPP qualification</li><li>Opportunities for career progression within the firm</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Reliable and committed to long-term career development.</li><li>Capable of managing workload independently in a relaxed environment.</li><li>Willingness to undergo refresher training if required.</li><li>Familiarity with pension legislation is advantageous.</li><li>Experience with Sage Payroll software is desirable.</li></ul><p><strong>Start Date:</strong><br />Immediate start available upon successful selection.</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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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><p><strong>Security alert:</strong> scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/QXJtaW5hLlJhbWppLjU2ODM3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Management Accountant<p>This Qualified Management Accountant role will report into the Finance Manager and be a hybrid role based in Uxbridge. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Management Accountant Responsibilities:</strong> </p><br><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Newly Qualified Accountant that </strong><strong>will </strong><strong>undertake a variety of month/year end tasks to</strong><strong> support the </strong><strong>production of monthly/statutory reporting and supporting analysis.</strong></p><br><p>§ <strong>To undertake month end activities to enable the production of the monthly management accounts including processing of invoices/accruals/prepayments, bank postings, FX and maintenance of control accounts etc.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Completing bank reconciliations. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Responsible for Concur administration and training. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Posting payroll for the UK and overseas entities. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Maintaining Company car allowance / car leasing and headcount reports. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Expenses and Supplier payment run. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Processing all expenses; including Barclaycard, personal expenses and expenses submitted via Concur and providing information for overseas payroll. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Posting transactions for B4B bank cards and topping up as needed. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>Overall responsibility for Fixed Assets, including calculations of depreciation/disposals and bookkeeping. </strong></p><p>§ <strong>To undertake year-end activities for the production of the annual statutory accounts. and completion of routine audit queries.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Preparation of financial data/reports and supporting analysis, such as payment transparency reporting.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Completion of balance sheet reviews.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Assist with preparation and completion of documents for legal entities.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Resolving errors in financial reports and correcting faulty reporting methods.</strong></p><p>§ <strong>Undertake ad hoc tasks as required.</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Management Accountant Profile: </strong></p><ul><li>Newly qualified Chartered Accountant (CIMA or ACCA)</li><li>Minimum of 5 years working in an operational finance department</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines</li><li>Strong financial control and process improvement experience including attention to detail</li><li>Knowledge of technical accounting requirements under FRS</li><li>Knowledge of Sun systems accounting package would be beneficial including InforQ&A, Sharperlight,</li><li>Knowledge of Concur Invoice and Expense would be beneficial</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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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><p><strong>Security alert:</strong> scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2Fyb2xpbmUuR3JhaW5nZXIuNjM4MjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">Office Manager<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">Robert Half are excited to announce we are looking for an Office Manager to work for a reputable and global consultancy company based in London Bridge.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is a fast-paced, strategic and exciting role where no two days will be the same! Due to the nature of the role, you will gain fantastic exposure to the Operational side of a highly successful & global business.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">4 days in the office, 1 from home. This can change due to business needs so the successful candidate will need to live within commutable distance from London Bridge. </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Being the main point of contact for the London office and ensuring facilities & operations are running smoothly.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Ordering office supplies and managing the office budget.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Liaising with internal departments including leadership, HR, - Legal, Real Estate, IT & Marketing.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Managing & coordinating internal and external meetings, webinars and events (covering Reception where need be).</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Working closely with senior leadership to discuss new ideas including staff and client engagement events, ways to further improve the office & culture, streamlining processes, etc.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>THE PERSON:</strong></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Self-motivated, customer/client focused and detail orientated.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Confident to share new and creative ideas to Senior Management.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Positive personal brand and reputation for delivery excellence.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">- Passionate about being an Office Manager and being the go-to person.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">If this sounds like the perfect next step in your career, please apply now! </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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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><p><strong>Security alert:</strong> scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RXJpbi5Ib2xseS5TdXRoZXJsYW5kLjUyNTg1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">Group Finance Controller (FTSE 250)<p><strong>Group Financial Controller (FTSE 250)</strong></p><p><strong>Base to £150,000 plus bonus and LTIP</strong> </p><p>My client is a £2bn+ FTSE 250 listed global company that have created a new Group Financial Controller position based in London (3 days a week in the office). You will support the VP Controller, supervising a team of 10 covering the following </p><ul><li>Manage the consolidation and group financial close process including the review of key consolidation reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review the monthly management reporting package</li><li>Review of the annual external reporting package including the Prelims, MDA, and FS.</li><li>Prepare and review quarterly external reporting package including the MD&A and FS including providing support to Investor Relations team in respect of the press release and presentation materials</li><li>Review of deferred tax calculations and preparation of tax rate reconciliation on a group level</li><li>Preparation and review of the key quarterly group reviews including impairment indicator assessment, going concern assessment, litigation update, uncertain tax position</li><li>Overall project management and review of the Annual Report including the preparation of the financial sections</li><li>Ensure the timely filing of financial information as required by the regulators</li><li>Develop, implement and ongoing review of group accounting policies in accordance with IFRS</li><li>Provide support and information feeding into the Annual Sustainability Report and Economic Contribution Report</li><li>Preparation of Board material relating to the financial reporting area when required</li><li>Manage external audit deliverables associated with Financial Statements and MDA</li><li>Responsible for working with ERP team to maintain a chart of accounts as required to feed into financials, and to add cost centres as required</li><li>Support around corporate development activities including mergers and acquisitions</li><li>Ensure the development, implementation and maintenance of an effective control environment</li><li>Ensure the adherence to the Company's policies including all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. </li></ul><p><strong>To be considered for this newly created Group Financial Controller vacancy with a £2bn+ listed global organisation you should possess the following </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Minimum 10 years PQE and a background in practice</strong></li><li><strong>Listed company experience focusing of financial control, IFRS and disclosure control framework.</strong></li><li><strong>Strong software skills (Hyperion/OneStream, Excel, Sun, Workiva)</strong></li><li><strong>Managed a team of at least 8 staff finance and accounting staff</strong></li><li><strong>Able to work permanently in the UK </strong></li></ul><p>For more information on this and other full-time accounting and finance opportunities across the London and Home Counties area, please email Richard Milne - Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidence at </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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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><p><strong>Security alert:</strong> scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmljaGFyZC5NaWxuZS44MjkyMy4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">Financial Controller<p>We are looking for an Audit trained, financial reporting professional with industry experience or an individual coming from a medium sized practice with statutory accounts preparation experience to join a Large Advertising Agency, who are a subsidiary of one of the big 4 in the Advertising industry, as a Financial Controller. Paying £75k and based in Central London with hybrid working, this position will line manage a team of 6 and will report directly into the Finance Director.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>The financial Controller will maintain a robust control environment for all internal and external reporting activities.</li><li>You will be responsible for statutory accounts, PSA, Corporation Tax, and Companies House Submissions.</li><li>You will be responsible for all internal reporting for the Group, and all external reporting for the legal entity.</li><li>Calculation of recharges to companies within the group and leading the communication of the costs.</li><li>Ensuring all reporting deadlines are met as well as Company Secretarial duties where relevant.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>All candidates must be fully qualified.</li><li>You will need to be audit trained with group/financial reporting experience in industry.</li><li>Applicants coming from a medium-sized practice with statutory accounts preparation experience will also be considered.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>The company are a Large Marketing Agency who have over 100 offices in 90 different countries. They specialise in Advertising, Media and PR and are a subsidiary one of the big 4 in the Media Industry.</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 equal opportunity and diversity. 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><p><strong>Security alert:</strong> scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/T2xpdmVyLldvbmcuMjMzNTAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">