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Interim Finance / Project Support Accountant – Charity Sector • 100% Remote | Bristol-Based Charity accountant role, • 3-Month Interim Contract | Immediate Start, • Competitive Daily Rate | Paid WeeklyAre you a qualified accountant with a flexible, hands-on approach and a passion for supporting charitable organisations? We’re working with a well-known Bristol-based charity seeking an interim finance/project support accountant to join their team immediately. This role is designed to provide cover for internal sickness and assist with increased workload during VAT returns and year-end. You’ll be working closely with the Finance Director in a highly varied role with no set schedule—perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. Key Details: • Fully remote working available, • 3-month initial contract, • Immediate start preferred, • Competitive daily rate (paid weekly), • Support for VAT returns, year-end, and ad hoc finance projectsIdeal Candidate:, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), • Charity sector experience highly desirable, • Proven interim experience and ability to hit the ground running, • Self-starter with initiative and adaptabilityIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team. 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. 4713989

Hays are looking to recruit a Finance Manager for a 12-month FTC Your new company A growing and award-winning SME business is looking to recruit a Finance Manager on a 12-month FTC here in Bristol. Your new role Reporting to the Financial Controller and managing a small team, we are looking for someone to start in September and join the business for a minimum of 12 months. The role will include: • Preparation of monthly group management accounts and analysis, • Oversight of the payroll process and cover for payroll assistant as needed, • Budget and forecast preparation and support for business planning, • Lead the financial year-end and audit process, • Tax and cash management, including VAT, payroll tax and R&D reporting, • ERP/stock systems' reconciliation (Sage and Dynamics BC), • Financial support to project teams and assistance with tender processes, • Lead and develop finance team members, contributing to performance management What you'll get in return The role offers hybrid working and pays between £50,000 - £55,000 and offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. In addition, there is private healthcare, 26 days holiday and other 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. 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. 4718215

Join a BS1 based business as a POWER BI Project Accountant-HYBRID based Your new company BS1 based business Your new role Are you looking to grow your career in finance within a purpose-driven, employee-owned company? We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Accountant to join this collaborative finance team, supporting a wide range of impactful projects across the UK.This is an exciting time to join them, with a newly implemented project accounting system and a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll work closely with project managers and senior finance colleagues to ensure accurate budgeting, cost tracking, reporting, and compliance across diverse project portfolios.We welcome applications from part-qualified accountants and they offer full support toward professional qualification. What will you be doing? • Supporting project teams in setting up and maintaining financial records, • Ensuring accurate and timely financial data entry and reporting, • Reviewing monthly work-in-progress with project leads, • Delivering training on financial systems to non-finance staff, • Creating and analysing reports using Power BI, • Contributing to financial oversight of high-value projects, • Part-qualified accountant (or working towards qualification), • Strong Excel skills and experience handling large datasets, • Familiarity with Power BIDesirable:, • Experience extracting data from accounting systemsPersonal Attributes:, • Highly organised and detail-oriented, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Proactive and eager to learn, • 25 days annual leave + public holidays, • Profit share scheme, • Income protection and life insurance (4x salary), • Pension scheme (5% company contribution), • Professional membership fees covered

Temp Management Accountant Role Your new company We are a well-established and respected charity based in the heart of Bristol, dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the lives of individuals and communities across the region. Our work spans a wide range of impactful programmes, including social inclusion, education, mental health support, and community development. With a strong commitment to equality, empowerment, and sustainability, we aim to address the root causes of disadvantage and help people lead more fulfilling lives. Our team is made up of passionate professionals and volunteers who bring energy, compassion, and expertise to everything they do. We foster a collaborative and inclusive working culture where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. As we continue to grow and adapt to meet the evolving needs of our beneficiaries, we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our values and want to use their skills to make a real difference. Your new role The Temporary Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Head of Finance with the preparation of timely and accurate financial information. You will be responsible for producing monthly management accounts, supporting budget holders, and contributing to financial planning and analysis. This is a hands-on role that requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about using their skills to support a charitable cause and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Key responsibilities include: • Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary, • Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts, • Provide financial support and insight to project managers and department heads, • Monitor expenditure against budgets and highlight areas of concern, • Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit documentation, • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with charity finance regulations, • Assist with the development and improvement of financial systems and processes, • Proven experience in a management accounting role, • Part-qualified or fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent), • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly, • Ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesDesirable:, • Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector, • Knowledge of charity accounting principles and SORP, • Competitive hourly rate, • Central Bristol location with excellent public transport links, • Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, • Supportive and inclusive team culture 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. 4698233

Finance system implementation contract role Interim Systems Implementation Project Accountant – Charity SectorLocation: Bristol (Hybrid – 3+ days on-site preferred) Start Date: September 2025 Duration: 6 months initially Day Rate: Competitive (outside IR35 possible) Contact: Charlie Maidment – Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team We’re working with a well-established charity based in Bristol that is preparing for a finance systems implementation project. They are seeking an experienced systems implementation specialist to lead and manage the end-to-end process, from planning through to delivery. This is a hands-on role requiring strong stakeholder engagement, technical configuration skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across finance and non-finance teams. Key Responsibilities -Lead the full lifecycle of a finance systems implementation project -Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and ensure successful configuration and coding -Liaise with finance and non-finance stakeholders to ensure smooth adoption and integration -Provide detailed documentation and support change management throughout the process -Ensure data integrity and system alignment with financial reporting needs What We’re Looking For -Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) -Proven experience leading finance systems implementations -Charity sector experience highly desirable -Strong communication and stakeholder management skills -Detail-oriented with hands-on configuration and coding capabilities -Available to start in September 2025 This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the charity sector while leading a high-profile systems' transformation. 📧 📞 0117 374 6330 4717321

3-6 month interim finance role Interim Finance Business Partner – Retail/E-commerce – Bristol (Hybrid)Location: Bristol (Hybrid working) Duration: 3–6 months Day Rate: Competitive, inside IR35 Contact: Charlie Maidment –Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team About the business: This well-known consumer brand with a strong digital presence and ambitious growth plans, the business is investing heavily in its tech and commercial capabilities. The culture is fast-paced, creative, and collaborative—perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working with passionate, forward-thinking teams. The Role: As Interim Commercial Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in supporting the trading and finance teams with insightful analysis and robust reporting. You’ll be responsible for weekly and monthly performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and business partnering across both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: -Support planning cycles including budgets, forecasts, and weekly KPI targets -Prepare reporting packs for review meetings and trading teams -Deliver daily/weekly insights to drive commercial actions -Own month-end reporting: journal processing, reconciliations, variance analysis -Manage income and aged debt processes -Oversee capex budgets and quarterly stakeholder reviews -Business partner with senior stakeholders across finance and trading -Ad hoc modelling and analysis of offers, promotions, and trading performance -Support audit and ensure clean cut-off at half-year and year-end What We’re Looking For: -Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) -Strong analytical skills with a commercial mindset -Experience in retail, e-commerce, or fast-paced consumer environments -Advanced Excel skills and confidence in data modelling -Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working under pressure -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills If you're available immediately or coming free soon, and this sounds like a good fit, please reach out directly to Charlie Maidment at Hays Bristol Interim Senior Finance Team: 4717224

Financial Controls, Risk, Governance, Frameworks, Policies, Financial Services, ACA, CIA, IRM, Hybrid, Bristol Your new company A global Financial Services business offers hybrid working (3 days a week in the office, based in Bristol and 2 days working from home) to a Financial Governance Manager who has significant experience in Financial Controls and Financial Risk Management. Your new role Your role is a standalone senior opportunity and also a highly visible position within the Finance team. You will work with stakeholders at the highest levels of finance globally within the organisation. • In this key role, you will be responsible for shaping and overseeing the governance and risk management framework, working closely with the CFO, heads of function, global process owners, as well as the Risk, Compliance, and Audit teams., • You'll play a crucial part in driving the first line of defence activities, ensuring all governance and control measures are not only in place but operating at their best., • Your expertise will be vital in ensuring adherence to legislative requirements and maintaining robust compliance standards across the organisation., • You will be instrumental in liaising widely across the business, ensuring globally consistent finance policies are in place and driving adherence to these policies and control frameworks through education and partnering with the business., • You will be responsible for the documentation of global risks and controls associated with end-to-end processes, including where controls are manual v. automated., • You will be supporting the operational finance teams in the design of new automated controls and supporting the implementation of new automated controls where possible., • You will manage the control framework across Finance, educating team members and providing guidance and formal training when needed., • You will set up and manage an overall Finance Governance and Risk forum in collaboration with the Risk team., • You will provide reporting to the Finance Leadership Team, demonstrating adherence to control frameworks and visibility of emerging risks., • You may be a Qualified Accountant who has moved into a commercial Risk and Financial Controls position, or you could be a Qualified Risk or Audit professional with strong experience and understanding of working in a global Finance function., • You will have significant experience in governance, risk and control frameworks in a financial environment., • Previous financial services experience is highly desirable., • You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder engagement., • Salary £70-82000, depending on experience., • Hybrid working, with 3 or more days a week in the office. (In this role, some flexibility of the days worked will be required to attend meetings with key stakeholders.), • 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days a year., • A wide range of health and well-being rewards

6-month finance contract role (September 2025 start) • Group Financial Controller – PE Backed Technology business (£70 million T/O), • Interim – 6 months – from £500 a day upwards (outside IR35), • Interviews – as soon as this week – to start in September (depending on availability) Key Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management accounts, and board reporting., • Lead cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and treasury operations., • Manage external audit, compliance, and tax strategy, ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance., • Drive automation and process improvement across finance operations (AP, AR, payroll, treasury), with a focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365., • Partner with the leadership team on strategic projects, including M&A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and future funding activities., • Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture. Essential Background: • Fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA considered) with significant post-qualification experience., • Proven track record in financial control and operations within a PE-backed or high-growth SME environment., • Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102/FRED82) and IFRS equivalents., • Demonstrable experience in finance systems transformation, • Industry experience in technology, SaaS, telecoms, or digital infrastructure advantageous.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons The Business Services and Outsourcing team are essential to meeting our clients' evolving requirements. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing a range of solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in tying together many of our services across BDO both domestically and internationally. By building deep and meaningful relationships with a range of clients from ambitious entrepreneurial SMEs to large multi-national groups, our BS&O team don’t just advise on their specific business challenges, they open doors for other teams to provide our firm’s wider service offering. To succeed in this agile environment, you’ll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. In return, you’ll have the opportunity for progression, and the chance to develop in one of the industry’s most exciting and varied roles. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. Role overview Join BDO’s Global Business Services team as an Assistant Manager, specialising in international accounting services. You'll be part of a dynamic team that's seen significant growth, offering you a real opportunity to advance your career with proven pathways and prospects. In this role, you'll take charge of managing client relationships and your dedicated team, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of client services. You'll work autonomously, tackling issues and managing conflicting priorities with ease. Your main responsibility will be to ensure the highest quality in inputs, outputs, and project management. As a role model, you'll embody BDO values and deliver exceptional client service, while being a team player who collaborates effectively with both management and delivery teams. This position is ideal for a qualified accountant from practice or industry, with experience working with clients across various sectors. You’ll be someone with: • Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA,CIMA), • Ability to think on your feet, • Excellent communication skills, • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, • Good time management and organisational skills At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. Rewards & Benefits We offer a wide range of core and voluntary benefits, with a few examples below. Health and Wellness Programmes We promote a positive working environment where our people can thrive. Pension Plan A Group Personal Pension Plan, with matched employer contributions. Private Medical Access to private medical treatment for you and your family. Income Protection Plan Provides a proportion of your basic salary if you suffer a loss of earnings because of illness or injury. Holidays Our holiday benefit enables you to purchase up to 10 days of additional leave. Bike to work scheme A convenient, environmentally friendly and tax-effective way to acquire a bike for travelling to and from work.

A fast growing and very successful firm of chartered accountants based on the eastern side of Bristol is searching for a Qualified Senior Accountant to join their team as a key addition in a business services, year end accounts focused and wider service support role to the managerial/partner group

Are you a detail-orientated finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're working with a global, niche Financial Services business in Bristol to recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.Following a restructure, they are centralising their finance function an

My Local Government client is looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. To be successful in the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant and have experience in Local Government finance, including DSG and Schools.

Working alongside the UK&I Finance Director and with other senior finance peers, we are looking for a qualified accountant to lead their accounting, reporting and control activities, with opportunities to progress, grow and drive change. Element Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a

A qualified accountant you will be a self starter who very much enjoys business partnering and the variety that this brings, previously come from a professional services or corporate environment and be someone who is strong around influencing, is confident and who articulates well. Are you an experi

A leading firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol is searching for a qualified Accountant to join them undertaking a varied role across all areas of audit, accounts and providing wider compliance and advisory services to wide ranging clients.The firm and role provides a clear route to progre

You will be a qualified accountant from either an industry or practice background, with a solid foundation in finance and a desire to start using those numbers to drive a business forward. As a Finance Analyst, your role will include, but n.

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant looking to join a purpose-driven, high-performing finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract? Maybe you are in between roles at present, maybe you are keen to join one of the leading Insurance organisations in the UK….Financial Account aka Qualifie

My Local Government client is looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Manager to join them on a permanent basis. To be successful in the role you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant and have experience in Local Government finance, including DSG and Schools.

My Local Government client is looking to recruit an Accounting and Technical Finance Manager on an ongoing basis who will be responsible for managing the Statement of Accounts Audit and statutory Collection Funds. To be considered you will need to be a CCAB qualified accountant and have previous exp

Are you a qualified Financial Accountant looking to join a purpose-driven, high-performing finance team on a 12-month maternity cover contract? Maybe you are in between roles at present, or keen to join one of the leading Insurance organisations in the UK. You will work closely with senior finance l

Management accounts & Reporting: Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting. Provide accurate AR/AP, tax, and statutory reporting data for management and external purposes. Desirable: Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), AAT qualified or equivalent experience.

A fast growing and very successful firm of chartered accountants based on the eastern side of Bristol is searching for a Qualified Senior Accountant to join their team as a key addition in a business services, year end accounts focused and wider service support role to the managerial/partner group w

A leading firm of chartered accountants based in Bristol is searching for a qualified Accountant to join them undertaking a varied role across all areas of audit, accounts and providing wider compliance and advisory services to wide ranging clients. For this qualified accountant role you will be an

Assistant Management Accountant. AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) – though full qualification is not required.

As a newly qualified Management Accountant, you will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis supporting decision-making processes that drive business performance.This is a newly created position and comes at a time of change including the implementation of a new

The firm acts for wide ranging clients in turnovers and size from smaller, start up, entrepreneurial businesses through to larger corporates, AIM listed and significant sized groups up to circa £150 million on largest clients, whilst with wide ranging OMB client base across varying industries and m

Management accounts & Reporting. Provide accurate AR/AP, tax, and statutory reporting data for management and external purposes. Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA), AAT qualified or equivalent experience.

As Head of Commercial Finance in Bristol, you'll lead the commercial strategy across a diverse range of trading ventures. Coaching finance business partners to embed commercial awareness across the organisation. You're a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with a strong track record in commerci

Salary: circa £55,000 - £65,000.Are you a qualified accountant with financial services experience who is seeking an exciting new role? If so, and you are someone who thrives in supporting strategic change and who is motivated by delivering transformation, this role could suit you.We are currently

Our client, based in Surrey, are seeking a Senior Qualified Accountant to work in their modern offices, leading a team on the Accounts Preparation side of the practice, reviewing files and work performed by the team. Qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent). Minimum 5 years post qualified experience.

Financial Accountant (Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified). Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who's ready to step beyond the basics and take on a broader, more impactful role? Do you enjoy a fast-paced office environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear fro

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Wiltshire to recruit a Qualified Accountant. As a Qualified Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations while also providin

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Wiltshire to recruit a Qualified Accountant. As a Qualified Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations while also providin

About the job Financial Accountant (Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified) Full-time | On-site mostly | Bath | Competitive Salary Working on behalf of a thriving client Are you a part-qualified or newly qualified accountant who's ready to step beyond the basics and take on a broader, more impactfu

ProTalent are working on behalf of a long–established and highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Brighton & Hove who are looking to strengthen their growing team with the addition of a Senior or Semi–Senior Accountant. AAT/ACA/ACCA qualified or part–qualified status. Supervising and

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be working with a well-established accountancy practice in Wiltshire to recruit a Qualified Accountant. As a Qualified Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing and reviewing accounts and tax returns, ensuring compliance with all regulations while also providin

Autograph Recruitment are currently looking for a highly motivated and ambitious qualified/QBE accountant to join an accountancy practice with their head office in Central Bristol. You will ideally have at least 5 years experience of working within a UK practice and be ACCA or ACA qualified. They ar

As we expand, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented qualified accountant to manage our day-to-day and strategic financial operations. This is a hands-on and varied role ideal for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) looking to work 2–3 days per week.

This Part qualified Management Accountant role in Doncaster is perfect for someone who wants to contribute to the success of a leading organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA, with the ambition to continue progressing in your career.

Great opportunity for a newly qualified Accountant (or finalists will be considered) for a fast-paced Retail Organisation. Growing through acquisition and PE Investment, they now seek an ambitious and determined management accountant to join their team. Offering a real opportunity for career progres

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Are you a qualified accountant seeking a rewarding career in a friendly, supportive environment? We're looking for a talented individual to join a practice in Newport. If you are a qualified accountant looking for a fulfilling career in a family-friendly environment, we encourage you to apply.

AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA. Sewell Wallis are working on a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Management Accountant to join a sought-after and well-known business in Harrogate, North Yorkshire that can study support and career development within a large, successful business. As

Graduate Trainee or Part Qualified Chartered Accountant:.

Part Qualified Management Accountant South East Norwich. Keeler Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Part Qualified Management Accountant to join their management accounts team. Ideally you will be ACCA / CIMA Part Qualified and possess exp

ACCA or CIMA part qualified and is actively studying towards their qualification.

Financial Accountant (Part Qualified). Part-qualified AAT or studying towards ACA or ACCA qualification. Providing ad hoc support to the UK Manufacturing Financial Accountant.

Manage the day-to-day accounting responsibilities of the business, including processing invoices, reconciling bank accounts, and posting month end journals.Produce month end financial reporting and analyse performance against the budget.Complete the payroll workings and assist with payments to suppl