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Financial Controller Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience About the Opportunity StormX Recruitment is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful international group to recruit an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller. Our client is a market-leading business operating across multiple international markets. Following continued growth and investment, they are seeking a talented finance leader to join their senior management team and play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious qualified accountant looking to take ownership of a finance function while working closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic and commercially driven environment. The Role Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the day to day UK finance function, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong financial controls and the delivery of meaningful commercial insight to support business growth and profitability. The successful candidate will act as a trusted business partner to the senior leadership team, providing challenge, analysis and recommendations to improve performance across the organisation. Key Responsibilities • Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement., • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and accounting processes., • Deliver detailed monthly management accounts, variance analysis and performance reporting., • Provide insightful financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making., • Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasting processes., • Manage cash flow forecasting and optimise working capital performance., • Monitor key metrics including inventory, debtors, creditors and stock management., • Maintain strong balance sheet controls and reconciliations., • Oversee statutory reporting, year-end accounts preparation and audit processes., • Ensure compliance with group policies, regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks., • Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and financial governance., • Act as a key deputy to the Finance Director and contribute to wider business strategy. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification., • Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager or similar senior finance role., • Strong financial reporting, balance sheet control and statutory accounting expertise., • Proven experience managing audits and compliance requirements., • Excellent commercial awareness and the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders., • Strong budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management experience., • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems., • Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing successful teams., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business. Experience within an international group environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is currently recruiting for an Accountant on behalf of a specialist service business based in Bedford The Role As Accountant you will support the Head of Finance with the production of regular financial and management reporting across the UK. Day to day duties will consist of: • Prepare and review month-end journals, reconciliations and reporting across group and subsidiaries as required., • Delivery of an accurate and efficient month-end close, meeting agreed timetables. Including preparation of management accounts reporting, • Balance sheet reconciliations, • Preparation of statutory accounts, • Technical accounting and audit support, • Capital, Operational and Group Accounting, • Stakeholder management Your Profile You will be a Qualified Accountant or Finalist looking for a new development opportunity covering core accounting duties with senior stakeholder management. Salary and Benefits Role of Accountant in Bedford working on a Hybrid basis 3 days in the office and offering a salary of £35-45 + Excellent Benefits 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:

Our client has a permanent position for a Management Accountant dealing with research monitoring and claims accounting. The role is full time, hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be a fully Qualified Accountant, with experience in a large complex organisation. Management experience is essentiial as you will be managing a small finance team. In addition, the role requires a strong accounting background, managing budgets, forecasting, month end processes, dealing with auditors. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day-to-day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and updating the financial business processes with regards to research accounts monitoring and claims. Requirements • Qualified Accountant, • Experience in a large complex organisation, • Staff management experience, • Use of large finance systems, • Significant experience of using Microsoft Excel to analyse and report on financial data, • Monitoring of performance against budget in relation to significant funding or contract monitoring or other similar, • Significant experience in budget setting, forecasting and variance analysis, • Ability to understand and implement terms and conditions for a variety of contracts, grants and agreements, • Strong technical knowledge on finance issues including an in depth understanding of accounting treatments for deferred and accrued income, • Ability to communicate and think outside the box to deliver customer requirements whilst still following relevant rules and regulations, • Excellent time management with the ability to work to strict deadlines and manage conflicting demands, • Advanced level Excel skills, • Excellent Microsoft skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, • Good communication, • Ability to build relationships with staff and customers Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

Our client has a temporary position, with strong potential to become permanent, for a Management Accountant. The role is full time, hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be a Qualified Accountant, or expected to qualify this summer, with experience in a large complex organisation. Management experience is essentiial as you will be managing a small finance team.In addition, the role requires a strong accounting background, managing budgets, forecasting, month end processes, dealing with auditors. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day-to-day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and updating the financial business processes with regards to research accounts monitoring and claims. Requirements • Qualified Accountant (or soon to fully qualify), • Experience in a large complex organisation, • Staff management experience, • Use of large finance systems, • Significant experience of using Microsoft Excel to analyse and report on financial data, • Monitoring of performance against budget in relation to significant funding or contract monitoring or other similar, • Significant experience in budget setting, forecasting and variance analysis, • Ability to understand and implement terms and conditions for a variety of contracts, grants and agreements, • Strong technical knowledge on finance issues including an in depth understanding of accounting treatments for deferred and accrued income, • Ability to communicate and think outside the box to deliver customer requirements whilst still following relevant rules and regulations, • Excellent time management with the ability to work to strict deadlines and manage conflicting demands, • Advanced level Excel skills, • Excellent Microsoft skills in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, • Good communication, • Ability to build relationships with staff and customers Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.

About the Analyst The Analyst started life in 2010 as a blog run by buy-side analysts obsessed with stock picking, forensic research, and uncovering what others missed - calling out bad governance, spotting accounting tricks, and catching inflection points ahead of the market. That mindset still drives everything we do. Today, we're a leading independent equity research provider, delivering differentiated, high-conviction ideas to an exclusive client base of some of the world's leading mutual funds and hedge funds. We've grown, refined our processes, and expanded our coverage - but we've never compromised on our independence or the rigour behind our work. Today, we're a close-knit team of 18 spanning Research, Sales, Compliance, Finance, Creative, and Operations. We work in a lean, collaborative way - people are trusted to take ownership, contribute ideas, and have genuine impact. Our Research team currently consists of four Senior Analysts (including our Founder/CEO), one Analyst, and one Junior Analyst. As we continue to grow, we're hiring at both Analyst and Junior Analyst level. The Role We're looking for an Equity Research Analyst to join our Research team. You'll work across the full research process - from idea generation to client-ready output - with meaningful exposure, responsibility, and the opportunity to build your own coverage over time. We would expect rapid progression to work independently, at which point you will be responsible for identifying investment ideas, meeting management teams in the UK and overseas, modelling companies, writing investment research, and communicating your work to our clients. What You’ll Do • Research securities across target industries and companies to provide investment recommendations, • Develop and communicate original investment ideas, supported by rigorous analysis, • Build, own, and maintain financial models; create charts, dashboards, and supporting material, • Write research reports and investment notes to a standard ready for senior review and client distribution, • Conduct primary research from industry sources, including company meetings and management access in the UK and overseas, • Monitor portfolio companies and sectors, flagging relevant developments to the team, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments and current events What We’re Looking For • Experience in equity research, investment management, or a closely related field, • Proven ability to build, own, and update financial models, • Track record of developing and communicating investment theses clearly in writing, • Strong judgement and a proactive approach, • Comfortable balancing pace, quality, and shifting priorities, • Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability, • Intellectually curious with strong attention to detail, • Commercially minded with a genuine passion for investing, • Strong written communication - able to articulate investment thinking clearly and concisely Training & Development The most important part of your development will be working alongside our experienced senior analysts, with real responsibility from day one. We are fortunate to count many of the world's leading investors among our client base - you will learn not only from your colleagues but by sharing your ideas with, and having them challenged by, some of the most rigorous investors in the industry. We provide full sponsorship to study for the CFA programme and will work with you to identify any additional courses or qualifications that will benefit your development. Over time, there are real opportunities for increased responsibility and progression within equity research. How We Work As a small team, we rely on trust, ownership, and open communication. We keep things lean and collaborative - decisions are made quickly, responsibilities are shared, and everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas across the business. Location & Working Pattern This role is based in our Clapham North office, four days a week (Monday–Thursday), with Fridays remote. Being in the room matters to us - it helps us move quickly, share context easily, and solve problems together more effectively. Wednesdays are our main collaboration day when the whole team is in together. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. Benefits & Perks • Hybrid working - four days in our Clapham North office, with Fridays remote, • Private medical insurance with BUPA, including mental health cover and 24/7 digital GP access, • Dental insurance with BUPA, • Pension scheme with employer contributions, • Life assurance and critical illness cover, • Employee Assistance Programme - including counselling, financial and wellbeing support, • Weekly team lunches, quarterly socials, and an annual company offsite, • Learning and development support, • Wellbeing initiatives - from fitness and nutrition sessions to mindfulness How to Apply We’d love to hear from you. To apply, please submit a single PDF containing the following: • Your CV, • A cover letter – tell us what drew you to The Analyst, why you'd thrive in a small, research-driven team, and what's sparked your interest in making the move, • A maximum 300-word investment thesis on one stock you believe presents a compelling opportunity — long or short The application questions form an important part of our review process, so please ensure they're completed as part of your application. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the process early - we'd encourage you to apply soon. Interview Process Our interview process is likely to include: • Intro call – a short conversation to learn more about your background, talk through the role and answer any initial questions., • First stage interview – a more detailed discussion about your experience, approach and interest in equity research., • Second stage interview and practical task – an opportunity to complete and discuss a task designed to reflect the type of work involved in the role, while exploring your thinking and approach in more depth., • Final interview – a conversation with our Founder & CEO to answer any remaining questions and give you a better feel for the team and business. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please let us know. Diversity & Inclusion The Analyst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects a range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences - and to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our client has a permanent position for a Management Accountant dealing with research monitoring and claims accounting. The role is full time, hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office. You will need to be a fully Qualified Accountant, with experience in a large complex organisation. Management experience is essentiial as you will be managing a small finance team. In addition, the role requires a strong accounting background, managing budgets, forecasting, month end processes, dealing with auditors. You will be responsible for post award research, consultancy and large project accounting. This will include the production of all invoices and claims, preparing for and dealing with contract audits, reviewing contract progress and highlighting variances and issues. You will also assist with the financial budgeting and forecasting of research, consultancy and large project income and expenditure. You will be responsible for ensuring that the staff reporting into this post are customer focused and that they follow the principals of “enabling”, “delivering” and “assuring” in their day-to-day duties. You will be responsible for assisting in evaluating and updating the financial business processes with regards to research accounts monitoring and claims. Requirements • Qualified Accountant • Experience in a large complex organisation • Staff management experience • Use ...

£90,000 to £95,000 plus Benefits Midlands (Remote Working) Our client a successful and well-respected social housing group of substance. Established to deliver outstanding care in the community, designed to help people live independently at home for longer. They have succeeded and continue to operate a model that spans a number of their community's needs. This sense of purpose does not negate the need for commercial and operational success, but retaining a social heart. The dynamic approach they have fostered makes them a leading provider of affordable homes for rent and sale. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be leading and guiding a team of 4 accountants across financial accounts and finance business partnering. In summary, you will lead on statutory accounting, financial reporting for the group, budgeting, and financial planning, ensuring alignment with the corporate business plan. A key part of the broad remit is to lead on the Treasury management and policy, which again supports and underpins the overarching corporate plan. To be considered for the role, you must be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA, CIPFA) from the Social Housing sector, possessing expertise in financial accounting and reporting, including leading on external audit and statutory reporting, VAT and group structures, and a knowledge of Treasury management processes and compliance. A motivated and ...

Does your current accountancy firm have a well-publicised vision? Do your career aspirations match their desires? This is your opportunity to shape your future with a multiple award winning, family run firm. They are renowned for delivering structured training and study support packages to suite your day-to-day lifestyle, as wellbeing matters and everyone's contributions are valued. As a Part Qualified Accountant, this is an all-encompassing role, providing exposure to a vast and varying range of financial elements, delivering more ownership, more trust, and genuine development. After a recent acquisition, the practice will soon be going through transformational change, in relation to systems and processes for the benefit of operational efficiency and performance, presenting an exciting time to join the firm. Key Responsibilities: Prepare year-end statutory accounts, VAT returns, bookkeeping and tax computations for a range of clients. Assist clients with ad hoc projects, providing support and guidance where required. Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes and client service delivery. Ensure chargeability, recovery and profitability targets are being met. Requirements: Part qualified & actively studying ACA or ACCA or AAT Level 4 qualified with previous accountancy practice experience IT skills including Excel and any accounts software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, IRIS etc) High levels of attention to detail and ability to multi-task. What's on offer: Starting salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience A fully funded study support package, tailored to your needs and requirements A clear route of progression to match your career desires Pension scheme and private healthcare Regular team social events and activities Opportunities for international secondments if desired A supportive, family orientated office culture that value transparency and possesses a clear vision Based in central Bedford with excellent transport links Interested? Register your interest by applying today or call Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further. You can also visit the Addington Ball website to see all our current vacancies, news and updates. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Part Qualified Accountant

We're on a mission to be the nation's most-loved neighbourhood restaurant. Sunshine-filled food, great energy, teams that genuinely have each other's backs, and usually a dog snoozing under someone's table. As we grow, we need a stand-alone Payroll Manager to make sure the brilliant people across our restaurants are paid accurately, compliantly and on time, every single pay run. You'll own payroll end-to-end across our UK sites using Fourth Payroll, oversee TRONC administration, and work closely with our People, Finance and Ops teams. You're the kind of person who sleeps well at night knowing the numbers are spot on. What you’ll be doing Running payroll Managing the end-to-end payroll process using Fourth Payroll Making sure salaries, hourly pay, bonuses and deductions are processed accurately every time Liaising with the Troncmaster to administer TRONC through payroll Managing payroll deadlines, approvals and payment runs without anything slipping Supporting the numbers Preparing and posting payroll journals, including accruals for gross payroll, employer NIC and pensions Reconciling net pay control accounts to BACS runs and investigating any variances Sense-checking PAYE and NIC liabilities against RTI submissions Supporting the Finance team with P&L payroll reporting and balance sheet reconciliations during month-end ️ Keeping things compliant Making sure payroll complies with UK legislation (PAYE, NIC, pensions and statutory payments) Managing HMRC submissions and ensuring payments are made on time Owning year-end payroll processes, including P60s and P11Ds Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation What we’re looking for You will have Experience running end-to-end payroll Experience with Fourth Payroll (or a similar payroll system) A strong understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NIC, RTI) Confidence handling the accounting side of payroll (journal posting, accruals, control accounts, P&L reporting) A high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail ✨ Bonus points if you also have Experience in hospitality or multi-site businesses Knowledge of TRONC or service charge administration A payroll qualification (CIPP or similar) Why join Megan's? Be part of a team that lives by our values: Team Player, Results Driven, Adaptable, Grit. Growth opportunities in a fast-expanding restaurant group. Plenty of upskilling opportunities through our apprenticeship programs. Dog friendly office and restaurants - please bring your fluffy four-legged friends to work! Competitive salary, perks & the chance to grow with one of the most exciting hospitality brands in London. Perks & Treats ✨ 50% off when you dine with your favourite people Plenty of fun, feel-good team socials Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential support 24/7 including mental health sessions Early access to wages through Stream Long service awards and celebrations - think fancy meals out and relaxing weekends away ️ Free, delicious Megan’s food & drinks for lunch every day Plus all the usual standard stuff like pension contributions & 28 days holiday Grow With Us Ongoing training & real progression opportunities - if you want to grow professionally, we’ll back you through fully funded programmes. Get involved in new openings as we grow

Accounting & Finance Placement Programme - No Experience Required Our training will help you kick-start a new career in Accounting & Finance. We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Accounting Traineeship graduates to support their continued growth. The best part is, you will not need any previous experience as full training will be provided. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee upon completion of the training programme. Whether you are working full time, part time or currently unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you. The traineeship is broken down into 3 simple steps and can be completed in as little as 3-6 months. Step 1 – Online Training The first step is completing the AAT level 2 & 3 courses. You will study core bookkeeping and accounting principles through multimedia-rich video tutorials, presentations and quizzes via an online portal that can be accessed from home. The course includes training towards recognised AAT qualifications, helping you build the knowledge employers are actively looking for within the accounting industry. Step 2 – Practical Training Now that you have learned the theory, it’s time to put your new skills into practice. You will complete practical bookkeeping and accounting exercises designed around real-world business scenarios. Step 3 – Official Exams At the final stage, we will prepare you to sit your official AAT exams. Exams can be taken online or at one of the approved exam centres across the UK. Guaranteed Job Placement Once you have completed the Accounting Traineeship, our recruitment support team will help place you into an entry-level accounting role within your local area. You could work in positions such as: • Accounts Assistant, • Finance Administrator, • Bookkeeper, • Payroll Assistant, • Purchase Ledger Clerk Through our employer network across the UK, we guarantee you will be offered a role upon completion of the programme or we will refund 100% of your course fees. At a one-off cost of £999, or 13 interest-free monthly instalments of £92, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding new career in Accounting & Finance with real long-term progression opportunities. Read through the information? Passionate about starting a new career? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Lead to join our team in Bedford. This temporary role will see you taking charge of the accounts payable function within the IT technology industry. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the IT technology sector. The company is known for its structured processes and professional approach to financial management. Description Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of invoices. Manage supplier payments and reconcile accounts to maintain financial accuracy. Monitor and resolve any discrepancies or disputes with vendors. Maintain records of financial transactions in accordance with company policies. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure smooth financial operations. Prepare regular reports on accounts payable activities for management review. Support the team in month-end and year-end closing processes. Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures.Profile A successful Accounts Payable Lead should have: Proven experience in accounts payable or a similar role in the accounting & finance field. Strong knowledge of financial systems and accounting software. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Effective communication skills for liaising with vendors and internal teams. A proactive approach to managing financial tasks and processes.Job Offer Mainly remote role (one day per month in office) A temporary position within a professional and structured environment. Opportunity to work in Bedford within the technology and telecoms industry. Potential to enhance your skills and experience in accounts payable.If you are a detail-oriented professional seeking a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Accounts Payable Lead position today