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Financial Accountant

Robert Half
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is seeking an interim Accountant for a 15-month FTC in Bristol, with a salary of up to £55,000 per annum.
  • The role involves cashflow reporting, statutory reporting, and driving financial controls while collaborating with internal finance teams and external auditors.
  • Candidates must be fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong background in cashflow reporting and financial controls.
  • The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring 1-2 days onsite and 3 days remote, with a start date in April.
  • Essential skills include advanced Excel proficiency, the ability to analyze complex financial data, and excellent communication abilities.

Robert Half are pleased to partner with an established brand in Bristol to recruit an interim Accountant.

This role will take ownership of cashflow reporting, statutory reporting and drive financial controls. This role is a key partner to internal finance teams, external auditors, and business stakeholders, ensuring accurate and insightful financial reporting.

  • Duration: 15-month FTC
  • Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
  • Hybrid: 1-2 days onsite, 3 remote
  • Location: Bristol
  • Start date: April

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review month-end close journals and conduct detailed general ledger analysis.
  • Oversee financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS and support external audits.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Lead the preparation and ownership of monthly divisional cashflow reports.
  • Drive continuous improvements in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and internal controls.
  • Provide business continuity support for lead accountants when required.
  • Collaborate with finance business partners, corporate accounting, and external auditors to enhance reporting processes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
  • Strong track record in cashflow reporting, statutory accounting, and financial controls.
  • Knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
  • Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills to engage cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.
  • Strong planning and organisational abilities to meet tight reporting deadlines.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.).

For more information or to apply, please contact Ben Williams @ Robert Half on or apply directly to this advert.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.