Interim Project Accountant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract team are partnering with a fast-growing Bristol business to appoint an experienced Interim Project Accountant. Central Bristol location, hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days remote) and a 6-month contract with a competitive daily rate.

You'll support month-end close, reporting, budgeting and planning, with exposure to CFO and senior leadership amid a period of growth and transformation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong financial accounting and reporting background.
• Experience in interim, contract or project accounting roles is preferred.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, evolving finance environments and change projects.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
• Prepare for year-end and external audit requirements.
• Deliver balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews.
• Contribute to finance transformation and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with CFO, Head of Finance and leadership on priorities.
• Provide technical accounting support and handle ad-hoc projects.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

6-Month Day rate contract | Central Bristol | Hybrid Working £Competitive Daily Rate Hays Senior Finance Interim & Contract team are partnering with a highly successful, fast-growing Bristol business to appoint an experienced Interim Project Accountant.

With turnover approaching £100m, the organisation is entering an exciting period of transformation, growth and change.

As they prepare for both budget season and year-end, the CFO and Head of Finance are seeking an experienced finance professional who can provide hands-on support across financial accounting, reporting and business-critical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, ambitious business where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders and play a key role during a pivotal stage of the company's growth journey.

The Opportunity

6-month interim assignment Central Bristol location

• we are ideally looking for candidates based in Bristol/Bath or local surrounding areas for this assignment
• Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote)
• High-growth business approaching £100m turnover
• Significant exposure to CFO and senior leadership team
• Exciting period of transformation, change and growth
• Immediate requirement
• Teams-based interview process
• Shortlisting and interviews taking place within days
• Successful candidate expected to start within one week

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and planning processes
• Preparing for year-end and external audit requirements
• Delivering high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and control reviews
• Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with the CFO, Head of Finance and wider leadership team
• Providing technical financial accounting support across the business
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects, reporting improvements and process enhancements
• Supporting the delivery of key finance objectives during a period of significant change and growth

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong financial accounting and reporting background
• Previous interim, contract or project accounting experience
• Comfortable operating within fast-paced, evolving environments
• Experience supporting businesses through growth, change, transformation or systems projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, adaptable and able to hit the ground running

Interested? If you're an experienced interim finance professional who enjoys supporting ambitious businesses during periods of growth, transformation and change, we'd love to hear from you.