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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Group Tax Analyst - Interim Contract Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Rate: £400 per day Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote Contract: Initial 3 months, with potential to extend to 6 months Start: ASAP The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Analyst to join a high-performing Group Finance function on an initial 3-month interim contract, with potential for extension. This is a key role providing cover within the Group Tax function, working closely with the Group Head of Tax and wider Finance teams across the UK and Europe. The successful candidate will need to be able to hit the ground running, take ownership of key tax accounting and reporting activities, and provide immediate support across a broad range of UK and international tax matters. This would suit an experienced Corporate Tax / Tax Accounting professional with previous in-house experience who is comfortable working autonomously and managing...

Practice Accountant - Berkshire - 50,000 to 65,000 per annum My client is an established Accountancy Practice of over 40 years servicing clients across the Thames Valley. They are looking for an experienced all round Practice Accountant to join their team and manage the production of year end accounts, corporation tax returns, personal tax returns and review the work of juniors. This role will be client facing and will manage a client portfolio. This role requires someone that is Qualified in ACA or ACCA and must have a minimum of 5 years Accountancy Practice experience and be currently managing a client portfolio. Duties: Manage a portfolio of personal clients Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation Preparation and/or review of a range of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns, Employment Related Securities (ERS) returns & P11D...

Personal Tax Manager - Berkshire - £55,000 to £70,000 per annum My client is an established Accountancy Practice of over 40 years servicing clients across the Thames Valley. They are looking for an experienced Personal Tax specialist to join their team and manage a personal client portfolio that includes Ltd Company Directors, Self Employed individuals and High-Net-Worth individuals with all of their tax needs. This role is a Manager vacancy but the client is happy to either take on an experienced Tax Manager or an Assistant Manager looking to step into a Manager role. This position currently doesn't manage a team, but will be responsble for managing a full client portfolio. Duties: Manage a portfolio of personal clients Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation Preparation and/or review of a range of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings...

Personal Tax Manager - Berkshire - 55,000 to 70,000 per annum My client is an established Accountancy Practice of over 40 years servicing clients across the Thames Valley. They are looking for an experienced Personal Tax specialist to join their team and manage a personal client portfolio that includes Ltd Company Directors, Self Employed individuals and High-Net-Worth individuals with all of their tax needs. This role is a Manager vacancy but the client is happy to either take on an experienced Tax Manager or an Assistant Manager looking to step into a Manager role. This position currently doesn't manage a team, but will be responsble for managing a full client portfolio. Duties: Manage a portfolio of personal clients Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation Preparation and/or review of a range of compliance filings including Capital Gains Tax returns, Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)...

TAX ACCOUNTANT - FMCG - BRACKNELL Robert half are the exclusive recruitment partner to a fast growing, investor backed FMCG manufacturing business that due to international expansion, are seeking a confident, technically proficient and commercially focused Tax Accountant to coordinate the and deliver both direct, indirect and transfer pricing calculations and advisory services for the UK entities. This role would suit a tax accountant / tax assistant that is looking to develop and grow with an organisation, has understanding and exposure to a variety of tax / VAT challenges, is s self starter and is happy with 1-2 days in office per week. Duties: Key Responsibilities: VAT Compliance: Prepare, review, and submit VAT returns in compliance with local tax laws and deadlines. Reconcile VAT accounts and investigate variances or anomalies. Monitor changes in VAT legislation and advise the business on implications. Plastic tax compliance Prepare,...

Senior Data & BI Engineer Location: Berkshire - hybrid, approximately one office day per month Salary: 57,000- 67,000, dependent on experience Ref: J13180 Full right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. Build the platform. Own the products. Shape the standards. A fast-growing global organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Data & BI Engineer to play a key role in its transition from a SQL Server-led environment to a modern, scalable data platform built around Azure Databricks and Python. This is not a traditional reporting role - You'll work across the full data and BI lifecycle, owning complex solutions from initial stakeholder engagement and requirements gathering through to pipeline development, data modelling, semantic layers and Power BI delivery. You'll have the opportunity to: Design and build production-grade pipelines using Azure Databricks, Python, PySpark and SQL Develop scalable Lakehouse...

My client is an independent school in based just outside Bracknell and they are now looking to recruit a Part Time Finance Manager to support the strategic and operational financial management of the school. Working closely with the Bursar and reporting directly to the Headteacher, the role centres on managing the income and expenditure of the school, providing insightful reporting and analysis for the SLT. Key to success in this post will be setting and controlling budgets, forecasting and management accounts. Applications are sought from experienced finance candidates, either formally qualified or actively studying a professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA , AAT or equivalent) with previous experience of operating at a similar level, within schools or other educational sector experience. Certainly, evidence of managing and controlling budgets, good IT and reporting experience will be required. My client is flexible on days and open to someone doing either 4...