Accountant

Hays PLC; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Accountant to join their dynamic Bristol Finance Function. This role is pivotal in ensuring efficient month-end close processes and maintaining the integrity of financial data. The ideal candidate will be a qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in medium to large-sized businesses, equipped with strong MS Office and Excel skills. You'll enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, modern office amenities, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. If you're passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

On-site gym

Parking

Company-wide benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with experience in medium to large-sized businesses.
• Strong MS Office and Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of journals and accounting processes for month-end close.
• Maintain integrity of balance sheets and support process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

MS Office

Excel

Process Improvement

Education

Qualified Accountant

Part-Qualified Accountant

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Hays are working with a long-standing client to recruit an Accountant into the Bristol Finance Function.

Your new company
International, professional services business are looking for an accountant to replace someone in the team due to an international promotion.

Your new role

This role sits in their main EMEA hub here in Bristol, reporting into a Finance Manager. The role will contribute to month-end close processes and ensure they are run in an efficient and effective manner. Key aspects of the role will include:

1. Preparation of journals for month-end, financial close to the agreed month-end timetable.
2. Preparation of accounting processes such as intercompany, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Prepare reviews of the P&L to ensure accuracy of the numbers.
4. Maintain the integrity of balance sheets and escalate any queries to the financial controls team.
5. Support process improvement, maintaining a best-in-class finance function.
6. Review and monitor the quality and speed of work produced by the offshore team.

What you'll need to succeed
We are looking for a qualified or part-qualified accountant who has ideally worked in medium to large-sized businesses. You should have good MS Office and Excel systems skills, and it would be beneficial if you used Oracle.

What you'll get in return
The role offers hybrid working with 3 days required on-site each week. You will be working in a modern office with parking, a gym on-site, and receive other company-wide benefits.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.