Accounts Semi-Senior or Accounts Senior - Chartered Accountancy Practice - 30,000 to 45,000 per annum base salary Location - Reading Qualification - ACA or ACCA studier to finalist About the Business My client is a long-standing Accountancy Practice based in Reading with a heritage spanning over 50 years. This client services a large number of clients across Thames Valley and London which include small to medium sized businesses across all industry sectors. This role will report into one of the Partners of the business. This client is happy to either taken on an Accounts Semi-Senior with minimum of 2 years experience at the early stages of their studies OR an Accounts Senior that has 4 years plus experience, can prepare statutory accounts and is closer to finalising their ACA/ ACCA qualification. This position will sit in the Accounts Prep department under the Senior Accounts Manager and will be responsible for preparing year end financial statements and statutory...

The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Management Accountant to play a pivotal role in the finance team of a small Charity-led group during an exciting phase of growth. Reporting into the Finance & Operations Director, you will take ownership of delivering accurate, timely and insightful management reporting that supports operational performance and strategic decision-making. Key responsibilities across both companies will include: Managing month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments. Perform balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations. Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to agreed deadlines. Working closely with colleagues across Finance and other business functions to gather, validate and interpret financial data. Supporting improvements to reporting processes, controls and governance. Preparing quarterly VAT returns. Supporting budgeting, cash flow planning and audits....

Corporate Tax Manager Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working: 3 Days in the Reading Office 2 Days from Home Location: Reading, Berkshire About the Company Our client is a leading UK Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality tax, audit and business advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. Combining technical excellence with a people-first culture, the firm provides a supportive environment where talented professionals can develop their careers, work closely with entrepreneurial businesses, and make a genuine impact. With continued growth across the Thames Valley region, they are now seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their Reading office and play a key role in supporting both clients and the wider tax team. Duties As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate clients, delivering a mix of tax compliance and strategic...

Finance Analyst Interim 10 months + Berkshire £36.00 P/hr Umbrella Co. For a government organisation based in Berkshire, we are recruiting an interim Finance Analyst for 10-months. Working within a specific division, the Finance Analyst will be customer-facing and key in the analysis and interpretation of financial information for stakeholder decision-making. Main Duties: Working with stakeholders on a regular basis to help them understand financial information for decision-making Provision of financial analysis and data Ensure stakeholders and budget holders comply with financial processes and the internal finance control and governance framework is in place Identify and implement process improvement activities Work closely with colleagues to support a high-performing team Occasional training and development of Finance Analysts / Graduates Person Specification: Previous Government, Security, Nuclear, or Defence experience Part-qualified,...

Payroll & Finance Administrator Reading Permanent £32,000 - £36,000 + 25 days holiday + pension Fully office based - free parking available Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can use your payroll skills while also getting involved in wider finance administration? We're working with a successful multi-site business based in Reading (with offices around the UK) who are looking for a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. The role You'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll process across multiple sites, while also supporting the wider finance team with a range of administrative duties. Key responsibilities include: Processing monthly payroll accurately and on time Managing payroll queries from employees and site teams Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data is kept up to date Supporting starters, leavers, changes and holiday calculations Dealing with HMRC,...

Finance Business Partner - Hybrid - Thames Valley - £55-65k Exciting opportunity for a commercially focused Finance Business Partner to join a dynamic, technology organisation. As the key link between Finance and Operations, your responsibilities will include: Business partnering commercial leaders to help them understand business unit performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability FP&A ownership - delivering insightful analysis, group performance reporting, and further developing KPIs and business intelligence, leading the budgeting and forecasting cycle, ensuring robust, data-driven planning To be considered, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with demonstrable experience in financial business partnering , ideally gained within the technology sector. Strong experience in budgeting and forecasting is essential, alongside exceptional analytical capability and advanced Excel skills. An interest in, or...

Payroll & Finance Administrator Reading Permanent 32,000 - 36,000 + 25 days holiday + pension Fully office based - free parking available Are you an experienced Payroll professional looking for a role where you can use your payroll skills while also getting involved in wider finance administration? We're working with a successful multi-site business based in Reading (with offices around the UK) who are looking for a Payroll & Finance Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. The role You'll take ownership of the day-to-day payroll process across multiple sites, while also supporting the wider finance team with a range of administrative duties. Key responsibilities include: Processing monthly payroll accurately and on time Managing payroll queries from employees and site teams Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data is kept up to date Supporting starters, leavers, changes and holiday calculations Dealing with HMRC, pensions and...

Robert Half is partnering with a growing technology recruitment firm to recruit a Finance Manager for its head office in Reading. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being hands-on and is looking to develop into a Financial Controller role (via promotion) over the next 2-3 years. You'll work closely with the Finance Director, taking ownership of key finance processes while helping shape the future of the finance function. The Role You'll oversee the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in month-end reporting, payroll, forecasting and financial controls. Key responsibilities: Prepare Monthly management accounts and reporting packs Manage Month-end including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations Oversee staff payroll, commissions and pension uploads Produce cash flow forecasts and support budgeting activities Maintain robust financial controls and support the annual audit Partner with...

Client Advisory Role - VAT Manager Join this national VAT practice in a dynamic client-facing advisory role where your expertise and insight will shape how we deliver outstanding service to a wide portfolio of businesses. Their VAT specialists work collaboratively across the firm, combining strengths in accounting, audit, and taxation to advise clients ranging from growing middle-market companies to major corporations. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of advising clients on complex VAT matters , helping them navigate risk, ensure compliance, and identify strategic opportunities. With flexibility to develop sector expertise or maintain a broader advisory focus, you'll have the autonomy to help shape the future direction of our VAT offering. What You'll Be Doing: As a Manager , you'll be a trusted adviser, leading the relationship between the firm and your clients. Responsibilities include: Acting as the main point of contact for a portfolio of clients,...

Corporate Tax Manager Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working: 3 Days in the Reading Office 2 Days from Home Location: Reading, Berkshire About the Company Our client is a leading UK Top 10 accountancy and advisory firm with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality tax, audit and business advisory solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients. Combining technical excellence with a people-first culture, the firm provides a supportive environment where talented professionals can develop their careers, work closely with entrepreneurial businesses, and make a genuine impact. With continued growth across the Thames Valley region, they are now seeking an experienced Corporate Tax Manager to join their Reading office and play a key role in supporting both clients and the wider tax team. Duties As Corporate Tax Manager, you will take ownership of a varied portfolio of corporate clients, delivering a mix of tax compliance and strategic advisory...

International Payroll Operations Manager - 12 Month FTC Salary: £80,000 + Completion Bonus Location: Reading Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home Contract: 12 Month FTC The Role A senior international payroll opportunity responsible for the end-to-end operational delivery of payrolls across multiple countries, combining team leadership, vendor management, new-country implementations and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Oversee accurate, compliant and timely international payroll delivery from end to end. Lead, coach and develop a high-performing payroll team. Review and approve payrolls, reconciliations, payments and key controls. Manage relationships and performance with external payroll vendors. Lead payroll implementation and stabilisation for new countries and store openings. Own international payroll calendars, deadlines and statutory requirements. Drive process improvements, efficiencies and opportunities to bring...

Bookkeeper - Accountancy Practice Reading - 28,000 to 35,000 per annum base - AAT Qualified or studier My client has been established for over 30 years, services clients across the Thames Valley and is an SME Accounting firm with an employee headcount of 10. This client has an average tenure across their team of 12 years service This position is a full-time office-based position. The client is looking for an experienced bookkeeper to manage all double entry bookkeeping duties for their client portfolio and manage all monthly VAT returns. MUST be AAT Qualified or at least studying AAT Responsibilities/ Duties: Daily Bookkeeping using Xero including bank reconciliations and processing client invoices Reviewing bookkeeping prepared by other team members and juniors Preparing and filing monthly and quarterly VAT Returns Training clients on Xero Requirements: AAT Qualified or actively studying AAT Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accountancy Practice...