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Hays are working with a global consultancy to recruit a Business Partner on a permanent basis. Your new company A global consultancy with offices here in Bristol is looking for a German-speaking Business Controller to support one of its business units. The position blends financial leadership, commercial insight, and strategic partnership across an international business area. Your new role You will become part of the Business Finance team, specifically supporting the German entity. Your work directly influences strategic decisions, business performance, and financial discipline across the division. The role will include: • Insights & Advisory - Present management information, run performance reviews, and guide leaders on complex project and account setups., • Reporting & Analysis - Own P&L and balance sheet reporting, produce narrative analysis, and support audits., • Planning & Forecasting - Drive budgeting and forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy and ownership across teams., • Working Capital & Risk - Strengthen working-capital discipline, assess risks, and highlight emerging opportunities. 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4781961

Newly created project finance role in Bristol • Project Accountant / Finance Business Partner, • Location: Bristol (hybrid), • Contract: 3-6- month project (initially) - Outside IR35 The purpose of the assignment is to: • Undertake a full review of staff residential tenancies, • Ensure full compliance with HMRC rules around eligibility for reduced rental charges, • Confirm that market rent reviews are being carried out appropriately, • Identify and calculate any benefit-in-kind (BIK) exposures, • Update and formalise internal guidance, which is currently outdated., • Following the review phase, the role will move into implementation, embedding new processes and controls.Key Responsibilities, • Review and assess all staff tenancy arrangements for HMRC compliance., • Interpret and apply HMRC guidance relating to staff accommodation and benefits, • Understand and assess tenancy lease terms and eligibility criteria, • Calculate benefit-in-kind liabilities where rental reviews have not been applied correctly, • Support updates to payroll processes and financial accounting treatment, • Coordinate discussions with HM Treasury, HMRC and trade unions (not leading negotiations), • Support approval and accounting for any losses or write-offs identified, • Rewrite and formalise internal guidance, clearly defining:, • Roles and responsibilities, • Review timelines, • Governance and control processesAbout You, • Qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent), • Strong technical accounting and compliance background, • Proven experience interpreting HMRC guidance, ideally relating to benefits or staff accommodation, • Comfortable working across multiple functions and senior stakeholders, • Confident, pragmatic and delivery-focused, • Strong documentation and process-improvement skills, • This role would suit a Project Accountant, Finance Business Partner or Technical Accountant with a strong compliance mindset.Rate / Package, • Outside IR35, • Competitive day rate (aligned to an internal PB3 equivalent of c.£55-60k permanent) 4782996

Multiple Live & Upcoming Assignments across the Bristol Area Finance Operations Interim, Temp, Contract and FTC OpportunitiesBristol and Bath | April onwardsFollowing an exceptionally busy Q1, the Hays Finance Operations Interim, Temp, Contract & Project team is heading into Q2 with multiple live and upcoming assignments across the Bristol market.We are keen to speak with immediately available professionals, or those coming to the end of a temporary or fixed term contract, who are considering their next move within finance operations from April onwards.Whether you are an experienced interim or exploring your next short term or FTC opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Why register with Hays Finance Operations?We work with a broad range of organisations across the South West and are seeing consistent demand for finance operations capability across BAU cover, backlog clearance, systems change and business growth. We can offer: • Hybrid and flexible working options, including roles with minimal office presence, • Competitive market rates and salaries aligned to experience, • Temporary, contract, FTC and temp to perm opportunities, • Immediate and short notice starts, • Opportunities across multiple industries and sectors, • Streamlined recruitment processes and quick feedback, • Credit Control, • Purchase Ledger, • Sales Ledger, • Accounts Payable, • Accounts Receivable, • Assistant Accountant, • Assistant Management Accountant, • Immediately available or available within the next few months, • Experience within transactional or part qualified finance roles, • Comfortable working within interim, temporary or project based environments

3-6-9-month interim opportunities Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Opportunities Bristol & Bath | April onwards Following an exceptionally busy Q1, the Hays Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Team is heading into Q2 with multiple live and upcoming assignments across the Bristol and Bath market. We are currently keen to connect with available and soon-to-be-available senior finance professionals who are considering their next interim, contract or project-based move from April onwards. Whether you’re an experienced portfolio interim or exploring your next short-term opportunity, we’d welcome a confidential conversation. Why register with Hays Senior Finance? We work with a broad range of organisations across the South West and are seeing growing demand for senior finance capability across transformation, change, BAU cover and critical projects. We can offer: • Flexible working options - remote, hybrid and on-site roles, • Competitive day rates, typically ranging from £250 to £1,000 per day, • IR35 scope variety - inside, outside and assessment-led projects., • Opportunities across multiple industries and sectors, • Temp-to-perm options for those open to longer-term moves, • Streamlined recruitment processes, including one-stage interviews, • Immediate and short-notice starts, • Access to exclusive and retained assignments, • Roles we regularly recruit forOur qualified team covers interim, contract and project appointments across senior finance, including:, • CFO / Chief Financial Officer, • Finance Director / Head of Finance, • Financial Controller / Group Financial Controller, • Finance Business Partner / Senior Finance Business Partner, • Head of FP&A / FP&A Manager / Finance Analyst, • Finance Manager / Management Accountant, • Financial Accountant / Group Accountant, • Immediately available or available within the next few months, • Experienced in interim, contract or project finance roles, • Qualified accountants (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent preferred)

Finance Business Partner Filton £46.20 per hour umbrella 12 month contract ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to be a part of a major project within the UK. The Role: • Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks., • Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics., • Support the PM Team on mergers and acquisitions to deliver identified synergies and opportunities within the overall business strategy for Airbus and PM Detail Parts., • Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across Detail Parts Procurement, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives Requirements: • Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 5 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment., • Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools., • Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic multi-functional team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset., • Ability to work independently across varied financial activities, • Strong communication skills – multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries., • Ability to present financial status to key stakeholders and board members

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Accountant for our client a government organisation in Keynsham, Somerset. The successful post holder will perform a range of advanced professional accounting activities for the organisation, and provide financial advice and guidance, to support the appropriate finance lead in delivering a comprehensive accounting (financial or management) service and advisory service to budget holders, project managers and decision makers. This might involve being a specialist in a complex area of accounting or overseeing the work of an accounting team. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with office attendance maybe once a week. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: • Provide complex, expert accounting and financial management advice, and advise the organisation's Senior Responsible Officers, Members, governance boards and budget holders on the financial implications of prepared reports, to ensure decisions are made in the full understanding of the financial consequences., • Take lead on annual revenue and/or capital budgets preparation to ensure timely and accurate financial management, ensuring that spend is aligned to the strategic direction of the service and to support a holistic approach to business planning., • Monitor expenditure and income across the organisati...

This is a suitable role for an accountant with strong Excel skills and the ability to handle large volumes of data.This position is a P2P project to reconcile and clean up historic AP data.My client are a major multi-national business located in the Bristol area.They are very well established and a

Senior Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary (3 months) Salary: £351.83 per day umbrella / £ 309.74 PAYE Inclusive / £276.38 PAYE Exclusive Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Somerset for a Senior Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will be required to perform a range of advanced professional accounting activities, and provide financial advice and guidance, to support in delivering a comprehensive accounting and advisory service to budget holders, project managers and decision makers. Key Responsibilities Provide expert financial advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making on financial implications. Lead on the preparation and management of revenue and/or capital budgets, aligning financial planning with strategic objectives Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and variances, and working collaboratively to implement solutions Prepare statutory accounts and financial reports, including presenting to committees and governance bodies Review legislative changes and evaluate the impact on financial policies, guidelines and protocols.Candidate Criteria Fully qualified accountant Significant experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and financial analysis within a complex organisation Strong knowledge of public...

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance business partner; procurement; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits; SAP; stakeholder management TPBN1_UKTJ. The role sits within the Procurement Detail Parts ar

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.

Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Opportunities Bristol & Bath | April onwards Following an exceptionally busy Q1, the Hays Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Team is heading into Q2 with multiple live and upcoming assignments across the Bristol and Bath market. We are currently keen to connect with available and soon-to-be-available senior finance professionals who are considering their next interim, contract or project-based move from April onwards. Whether you're an experienced portfolio interim or exploring your next short-term opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Why register with Hays Senior Finance? We work with a broad range of organisations across the South West and are seeing growing demand for senior finance capability across transformation, change, BAU cover and critical projects. We can offer: Flexible working options - remote, hybrid and on-site roles Competitive day rates, typically ranging from £250 to £1,000 per day IR35 scope variety - inside, outside and assessment-led projects. Opportunities across multiple industries and sectors Temp-to-perm options for those open to longer-term moves Streamlined recruitment processes, including one-stage interviews Immediate and short-notice starts Access to exclusive and retained assignments Roles we regularly recruit forOur qualified team covers interim, contract and project appointments across senior finance, including: CFO / Chief Financial Officer Finance Director / Head of Finance Financial Controller / Group Financial Controller Finance Business Partner / Senior Finance Business Partner Head of FP&A / FP&A Manager / Finance Analyst Finance Manager / Management Accountant Financial Accountant / Group Accountant Project Accountant / Systems Accountant Who should get in touch? Immediately available or available within the next few months Experienced in interim, contract or project finance roles Qualified accountants (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent preferred) Open to work across Bristol, Bath and the wider South WestInterested? Click Apply Now to submit your CV to the Hays Senior Finance Team, or contact Charles Maidment directly via LinkedIn or email for a confidential discussion about upcoming opportunities. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Finance Business Partner Filton £46.20 per hour umbrella 12 month contract ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to be a part of a major project within the UK. The Role: Manage the provision of robust and topical financial reporting to local & central operational / controlling teams to ensure visibility of performance versus target and early warning of potential financial risks. Challenge operational performance and support / advise management in achieving their targets by driving improvement measures and mitigation actions on all financial topics. Support the PM Team on mergers and acquisitions to deliver identified synergies and opportunities within the overall business strategy for Airbus and PM Detail Parts. Drive the annual budget and quarterly forecast process across Detail Parts Procurement, ensuring robust financial planning and consistency with company financial objectives Requirements: Qualified Accountant Preferred (CIMA), with at least a minimum of 5 years PQE in a manufacturing or commercial environment. Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools. Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic multi-functional team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset. Ability to work independently across varied financial activities Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries. Ability to present financial status to key stakeholders and board members Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

A wholesale organisation based in Avonmouth is currently recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join their team. Working for a well-established business that offers study support, this role will progress onto a more senior management accounting position in due course and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: • Assist the Financial Controller with the budgeting and forecasting process, • Balance sheet reconciliations, • Assist with month end analysis and performance, • Assist with year end statutory accounts, • Cash flow forecasting and reporting, • Journals, accruals and pre-payments, • VAT returns, • Ad hoc project accounting The successful candidate will have worked in an accounting role previously and ideally be studying toward or have completed an accountancy qualification. Strong excel/analytical skills are also essential

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are delighted to be supporting a large, well-established UK organisation with the appointment of a Finance Manager. The business is recognised for its strong operational foundations, progressive leadership, and a culture that genuinely prioritises professional development, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a focus on doing things the right way, they value people who take ownership, bring new ideas, and contribute to shaping a high-performing finance environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys financial reporting, project management, complex structures, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives within a supportive and people-focused organisation. The role is a full time, permanent contract based out of their Central Bristol office with excellent transport links, where they work to a hybrid working pattern. The Role Working as part of a high-performing Group Reporting structure, the Finance Manager will lead a small team and play a key role in delivering accurate and timely statutory reporting across a large portfolio of legal entities. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, project management, and production of legal entity accounts, ensuring that statutory filings, compliance requirements, and internal controls are met to a consistently high standard. Alongside this, you will help shape longer-term initiatives to improve the efficiency and structure of the group's legal entities, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders. This is a position that sits within the organisation's Group Reporting leadership team-offering genuine influence, visibility, and involvement in setting team culture, priorities, and future direction. What You'll Be Doing Owning the end-to-end planning and project management of circa 350 entity accounts, including around 100 subject to external audit Coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including audit partners, to deliver statutory accounts to an agreed timetable Reviewing, preparing, and finalising legal entity accounts, drawing on wider Group Reporting resources where needed Driving a longer-term entity rationalisation programme-identifying unnecessary entities, simplifying structures, and reducing audit requirements where appropriate Working closely with the company secretariat team to ensure entity structures remain accurate, compliant, and up to date Reviewing and simplifying intercompany trading relationships, eliminating legacy balances, and ensuring recoverability of key intercompany accounts Owning the legal entity adjustment ledger and ensuring accurate posting into the Group result Supporting broader change and transformation initiatives across the finance function, balancing BAU with project activity. Contributing to continuous improvement, leveraging technology to improve controls, efficiency, and accuracy Playing an active role in future finance systems implementation What We're Looking For Professionally qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical and statutory reporting experience Proven ability to manage a team and support others' development Experience working with complex group structures and delivering high-quality reporting to tight deadlines Strong IFRS knowledge and experience in audit or group financial statements Excellent Excel skills, with exposure to ERP and consolidation tools beneficial. For more information, please call Paige on 01179 935 445. To apply, please e-mail 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: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. TPBN1_UKTJ

About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.You will assist/ lead with reviewing bids across the business, working with the various bid teams, PMs and technical teams to ensure pricing for contracts has been done correctly and in accordance with company expectations. Junior/Senior Costing Accountant will be based at either our Barnstaple, Bristol or Beckington site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £46k, depending on experience. Whatyoullbedoing Reporting to the Senior Finance Business Partner for Business Winning Assist/ lead with the finance elements of the bid management process, ensuring high-quality submissions, timely delivery and profitability Assist/ lead with reviewing bids for complex proposals and help with providing technical assurance of bid costings and scope Assist/ lead in identifying and managing key project risks and possible issues Assist/ lead with producing financial numbers in an efficient and clear manner Collaborate with technical teams, project managers and Bid teams to generate creditable pricing About our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer: Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free onsite parking Theskills you need Junior candidates studying towards a recognised accounting qualification or qualified via AAT etc (CIMA/ ACCA/ ACA) Senior candidates must be part-qualified Financially astute, able to assist with defining and managing bid and project budgets, maintain profit margins and deliver returns Strong numerical, organisational skills and attention to detail, Confident in prioritisation and managing concurrent workstreams Ability to manage own workload and work to deadlines Experience of the formulation of complicated bids for large and complicated projects Experience of full life-cycles bid and project management Experience of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Ability to work with project teams and drive deliverables in a challenging environment Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Integration & Systems Accountant Duration: Minimum 9 weeks (potential extension) Day Rate: Competitive (dependent on experience) Location: Hybrid / Flexible We are working on behalf of our client, a growing and acquisitive organisation, to recruit an experienced Interim Integration & Systems Accountant for an initial period of at least 9 weeks. This is a critical role supporting the integration of newly acquired businesses into the Group's ERP environment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring smooth system migration, data integrity, and alignment of financial processes across multiple entities. Key Responsibilities Lead the migration of financial data from acquired businesses into the Group ERP system Support the integration of accounting systems, processes, and controls Review and map legacy systems to ensure accurate data transfer and consistency Work closely with finance, IT, and external stakeholders to deliver seamless integration Identify and resolve data discrepancies and system issues during migration Assist with post-migration validation and reporting Provide documentation and guidance to ensure continuity after integration Key Requirements Proven experience in systems migration and ERP integration, ideally within acquisitive or multi-entity organisations Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on systems experience Demonstrable track record of integrating newly acquired entities into a Group ERP system Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability Ability to work at pace and deliver to tight deadlines Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable Experience with leading ERP platforms (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Dynamics) Background in interim or project-based finance roles Experience within fast-paced or high-growth environments The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic business during a key period of transformation. You will have the autonomy to make a tangible impact, working alongside senior stakeholders on a high-profile integration programme. If you have the relevant experience and are available at short notice, we would be keen to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion