Astute's Renewables Team is exclusively partnering with a leading climate-focused real assets investor in the battery storage sector to recruit a BESS Technical Asset Manager for its London office. The BESS Technical Asset Manager role comes with a competitive salary up to 80,000, private healthcare, life assurance, and the opportunity to gain direct exposure to one of the UK's leading battery energy storage portfolios. If you're an Asset Manager with strong technical and operational experience and are looking to play a key role in the UK's energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Lead Technical Asset Manager, you will: Be accountable for the performance and uptime of a portfolio of utility-scale battery storage assets Ensure assets operate in line with all contractual, regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements Oversee third-party O&M contractors, ensuring maintenance activities and service...

Payroll Manager-Europe Role Location: Southeast England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Work Arrangement: On-site Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location will be disclosed at shortlist stage only. Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This role requires regular in-office presence with limited hybrid flexibility; it is not a remote position Candidates must be locally based within a reasonable and sustainable commuting distance Must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK No visa sponsorship is available now or in the future Permanent, direct employment only (no contract, interim, or third-party arrangements) Remuneration Base Salary: £75,000-£85,000 (Final compensation will reflect relevant experience and alignment with role requirements) Annual Bonus: 15% target Role Overview The Payroll Manager-Europe is responsible for overseeing multi-country payroll operations...

Manager, Payroll Operations Enablement Role Location: Thames Valley / South East England (within practical commuting distance of the Western Greater London / Thames Valley corridor) Work Arrangement: On-site Confidentiality Notice: Exact office location will be disclosed at shortlist stage only. Salary Range: £65k-£77k depending on experience Eligibility & Engagement Criteria This role requires regular in-office presence with limited hybrid flexibility; it is not a remote position Candidates must be locally based within a reasonable and sustainable commuting distance Must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK No visa sponsorship is available now or in the future Permanent, direct employment only (no contract, interim, or third-party arrangements) Role Overview The Manager, Payroll Operations Enablement is responsible for owning the operational stability, execution, and change adoption of payroll operations across a...

Senior Finance Manager Location: UK - predominantly remote (occasional London office visits) Salary: £66,000 - £75,000 + strong benefits Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours) Robert Half is partnering with a PE-backed, multi-site organisation to recruit a technically strong Senior Finance Manager into a group-level finance function operating within an essential services environment. This is a high-impact role, offering strong exposure to senior finance leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial control, reporting, and process improvement across the group. The Opportunity The Senior Finance Manager will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information, take ownership of key financial control activities, and act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders. The role is well suited to a hands-on, commercially minded accountant who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving business. Key Responsibilities Lead key aspects of month-end...

Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations London Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) Robert Half is partnering with a growing, multi-site, property-led organisation to appoint a Senior Finance Manager - Finance Operations. This is a senior, high-impact role within a well-established finance team, offering broad responsibility across finance operations, systems, and business partnering. The role will suit a qualified finance professional who has trained in practice and has since moved into industry, bringing strong technical grounding alongside hands-on operational experience. The Role Reporting into the Group Financial Controller, the Senior Finance Manager will take ownership of the day-to-day running of finance operations across a multi-entity, multi-site business. You will lead a finance operations team covering AP, AR, and junior finance roles, while working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen controls,...

Role: Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Assistant Financial Controller to assist them for 3 - 6 months. You be will be responsible for following duties: Work closely with the hotel finance business partners and financial reporting accountant to ensure the smooth running of the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit. Coordinate the preparation of the monthly Hospitality accounting reporting pack submission to Singapore/ London headquarters, undertake first level review where required and be the point person for all queries. Deliver month-end close and reporting actuals. Manage the consolidation of actuals for Hospitality business unit and submit all reconciliations and consolidation entries on the Cognos platform in a timely and accurate manner monthly. Ownership of the Singapore corporate monthly and quarterly submissions including IFRS9, Interested Party...

Mobile Engineer (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 day per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile The Corporate Mobile organization forms part of Employee Experience Technology (EET) and is responsible for the Bank's Mobile strategy, managing a portfolio of mobile products and services including mobile applications for over 80,000 employees and devices globally. The role requires a collegial yet assertive approach when working among, coordinating with but ultimately ensuring compliance of all Architecture, Engineering and Operational standards. The person will be part of an amazing engineering team who have responsibility for engineering activities on our current global mobile platform as well as future state deliverables working with multiple technologies, reporting to a Senior Mobile Engineer within the team. Key...

Earthworks Contracts Manager This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role on one of the UK's most significant earthworks schemes in decades. We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor, delivering a large-scale earthworks project in the South of England. With a huge earthworks programme already underway and plenty of programme left to run, this is a long-term, high-impact role where you'll have real ownership of delivery, not just oversight. The Role As Earthworks Contracts Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of a major earthworks package on a flagship infrastructure scheme. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be at the centre of operations, driving performance, managing risk, and ensuring delivery stays on track. This is a site-based role suited to someone who thrives in a hands-on environment and is confident leading from the front on complex, self-delivered works. Key...

We are delighted to be working in partnership with our client a leading global organisation with offices across EMEA and HQ in USA. Our client is looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking Finance Manager to join the European Team. The role is based on our client's site and is supporting the Financial Controller to ensure compliance in all financial systems and help drive financial reporting and control across multiple UK legal entities. with oversight of entities in Europe. Responsibilities Month end corporate reporting within strict deadlines for UK entities Accounts payable, banking, receivables GL accounting daily tasks Support month end closing of ledgers of entities not supported by EMEA SSC Support statutory accounts preparation in accordance with accounting standards Preparation of monthly business forecasts and providing variance analysis actual v budget v forecast VAT return preparation and submission to HMRC Development and continuous improvement of internal...

Accounts Receivables/Cash Allocations - on site -Milton Keynes Central Are you an experienced accounts receivable clerk? Are you looking to work for a credible leading business? If yes, then please read on. You will be joining a committed and hardworking finance team reporting directly into the Finance Manager. Cash Allocation of received payments Notification of accounts applicable for Bad Debt Provisions, under company guidelines. Coding and inputting of weekly & monthly direct debit runs, along with customer communications. Collaborating with branch operations on client requirements and discussions around debt issues. Reconciling accounts where required. Ideal candidate: Previous experience of a transactional function- 2 year plus. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must present energy, enthusiasm, and commitment. Excellent excel skills - ideally but not essentially - v-look ups and pivot tables At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace...

Job Title: Senior Finance Transformation Manager - SC Location: Green Park, Reading (3 days/week on site) Contract Duration : 24 Months Daily Rate: £77.20/hr (Umbrella Maximum) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Security Clearance: SC (Must be eligible) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Essential: Active SC Clearance or eligible/willing to be put through SC. SC would need to be in place prior to starting. Co-ordinating across finance function and working with cross functions to deliver change, I.E. IT Experience of driving system enabled business improvement related to finance 5 10 years experience (Proven individual) Qualified accountant recognised qualification or equivalent experience PMO skills/Experience Proactive, a self-starter who can use initiative to get assigned tasks completed. Has worked on a...

The Investment Counselor is a strategic professional who understands financial markets and the associated products to deliver the platform and capabilities of the Private Bank to their clients and prospects in collaboration with the relationship management team and other partners. They will be part of a small team with the same level of expertise and internally they bridge between the relationship management team and the product specialists. The role requires excellent communication skills and emotional empathy with UHNW clients as well as colleagues internally, often working with senior level colleagues and high profile clients. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to guide, influence and convince others. The role will have clear financial and relationship targets.  Targets include business development, revenue generation, client satisfaction and asset gathering. The Private Bank at Citi is part of Citi Wealth and offers a wide range of products...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a Global EPC Contractor within the UK's Power Industry on a 12 months fixed term contract based out of Central London. The Payroll Administrator comes with a salary from 30,000 to 35,000 per year. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Process end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly staff, including site-based and office employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Administer payroll for a mix of PAYE staff, contractors, and potentially CIS workers in line with UK regulations Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and pensions auto-enrolment contributions Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and project assignments Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, including RTI submissions, tax code updates, and year-end processes (P60s, P11Ds where applicable) Liaise with HR and project teams to ensure...

Executive Assistant Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: 33 N(umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Full Time, hybrid working 3 days in office based in E1 Key Responsibilities: Organise and manage complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and appointments while prioritising conflicting demands. Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing correspondence and ensuring timely responses. Prepare agendas, take minutes during meetings, and follow up on action items to ensure accountability and completion. Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including booking flights, accommodations, and itineraries. Create and edit reports, presentations, and other documents, ensuring accuracy and professionalism. Assist with various projects as needed, providing research and administrative support to ensure successful outcomes. Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at...

Accounts Semi Senior - Media & Entertainment London Hybrid Compliance Team Study Support Available I've just been instructed on a brand new Accounts Semi Senior role with a growing specialist firm in the music, media and entertainment sector. This opportunity sits within their expanding compliance function and is ideal for an Accounts Semi Senior looking to continue training while gaining exposure to interesting, creative clients. This Accounts Semi Senior position would suit someone with a couple of years' experience in practice, either AAT qualified or studying, or ACCA studying, who wants strong mentorship and the chance to develop within a newly established team. The Accounts Semi Senior Role As an Accounts Semi Senior, you'll join a recently established Compliance team set up just over a year ago, working on statutory accounts preparation and corporate tax compliance. The Accounts Semi Senior will also be responsible for preparing statutory accounts, corporate tax...

Senior Design Researcher (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Working in a multi-disciplinary design, product, and engineering team, you'll develop and lead the research strategy for a key area of our business. You'll also be supported by our wider Design Research and Analytics community. You'll be responsible for managing the research plan and roadmap for your service or product area. You'll deliver research to solve customer problems, unlock new opportunities, and guide what is created. You'll enjoy working on varied research across the product development lifecycle, from generative to evaluative research Key Responsibilities: Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to gather user insights and identify pain points. Facilitate usability testing and analyse...

Indirect Tax Manager High-Growth Consumer Brand London / Hybrid Harmonic is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a globally recognised, design-led consumer brand to appoint an Indirect Tax Manager into its expanding finance team, reporting into an experienced, high calibre ex Big 4 Head of Tax. The Client Celebrated for its creativity, innovation, and distinctive product offering, the business has built a highly loyal international customer base and continues to scale at pace across wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. With a rapidly growing global footprint and record levels of profitability, this is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing team during a pivotal phase of growth. Having significantly expanded headcount over the past year, the business is investing heavily in its finance function, systems, and controls. This role will suit a technically strong accountant who enjoys operating in a fast-moving, evolving environment and wants to play...

Audit & Accounts Semi-Senior (Part-Qualified) - Accountancy Practice City London (Hybrid) £35,000 - £41,500 DOE Butler Rose Public Practice is delighted to be supporting a highly regarded independent accountancy firm in the recruitment of a Part-Qualified Accountant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated ACCA or ICAEW part-qualified professional to gain broad exposure across accounts and audit, working with a diverse client base across sectors including property, construction, professional services, retail, and hospitality. The role offers strong progression, flexible working, and a supportive study package. Key Responsibilities Support a mixed portfolio of clients across accounts and audit work (approx. 60% accounts / 40% audit) Assist with audit assignments both in-house and at client sites Prepare accounts, bookkeeping, and tax compliance work Review work completed by trainees and support their development Work closely...

The Firm A leading London-based specialist law firm focusing on employment, partnership, and regulatory matters, recognised in top legal rankings and industry guides. The firm advises multinational organisations, senior executives, and professional practices on complex UK and cross-border issues, often involving high-value and high-risk matters The Opportunity A hands-on Finance Manager opportunity within a specialist professional services firm, ideal for a part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step. The role sits at the centre of the finance function, combining day-to-day operational responsibility with growing exposure to strategic finance, including budgeting and forecasting. Overseeing transactional finance, including billing, credit control, cash management and payroll Monitoring WIP, aged debt and cash flow to support working capital management Supporting management accounts, financial reporting, and performance analysis Ensuring compliance with...

Property Systems Specialist (Contract) Duration: 9 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (2 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Are you a proactive and inquisitive individual with a knack for enhancing property management systems? We are seeking a Property Systems Specialist to support the Living Property Management (LLPM) system landscape. This role is pivotal in delivering the LLPM scope, ensuring a successful rollout across the business, and supporting our ambitious growth plans. Key Accountabilities: Process and System Improvements: Implement improvements that streamline operations for our teams, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Reporting Management: Manage reporting requirements and develop ad hoc reports to meet the evolving needs of the business. Configuration and Optimization: Configure and optimize modules...