Financial Accountant

Bristol Airport; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance programme

Discount on retail and food

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Financial Accountant to support a significant transformation backed by a £400m investment. The role involves managing financial controls, providing technical accounting guidance, and working closely with project managers. Candidates should be ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified with strong UK GAAP knowledge. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite, offering benefits like free parking and access to an onsite gym and cafeteria.

Qualifications

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified with 1+ year PQE.
• Excellent knowledge of UK GAAP.
• Experience with statutory accounts and audits.
• Calm and organized, able to deliver at pace.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial controls, reporting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and spend analysis.

Skills

Technical accounting

Excellent UK GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Organizational skills

Education

ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified

Tools

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Bristol Airport is in the middle of a bold and exciting transformation, backed by a £400m investment programme designed to elevate the airport experience for every passenger. To support this growth, we’re looking for a technically strong and motivated Financial Accountant who’s ready to get stuck in and make an impact.

If you’re a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys technical accounting challenges, this role could be for you.

Please note this role will be hybrid with 3 days onsite in our offices based at Bristol Airport.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing financial controls, reporting and analysis of capital expenditure
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and ensuring accurate reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and spend analysis for major projects
• Partnering with project managers across the business
• Assisting with statutory accounts, year-end close and audit
• Providing technical accounting guidance to finance and wider teams

What you’ll bring

• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified, with 1+ year PQE - this is essential for the role
• Excellent UK GAAP technical knowledge
• Experience with statutory accounts and audit processes
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence using IT to improve processes
• Calm, organised, and able to deliver at pace.

Experience with fixed assets or MS Dynamics 365 will be helpful, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

We offer hybrid working, this role requires 3 days on site where you can access our subsidised café, on site gym and an inclusive and friendly open plan environment. We offer free on site parking or bus travel, discount on airport retail and food and access to our employee assistance programme. And lots more… Rewards and Benefits at Bristol Airport | Bristol Airport Jobs

Please see the role profile for further details on the role responsibilities and person specification.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a Disability Confident employer. Applicants who declare a disability and meet all essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed progression to the next stage of the selection process. In addition, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone — if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to support you.