Reporting Accountant
16 days ago
Bristol
Hays are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to sit in the Group Reporting team of a well-known business. Your new company A large listed business in Bristol is looking for a Financial Accountant to sit in the group reporting team on a permanent basis. Your new role You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across funds and group structures, while supporting a range of technical and project-based work. This role suits someone who enjoys problem‑solving, improving processes, and turning financial data into meaningful insight. Key Responsibilities • Lead the accounting and reporting, including quarterly reports, management accounts, journals, fees, and variance analysis, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of reported results., • Prepare quarterly overhead variance reports, • Work closely with Fund and Investment Finance teams to ensure reporting reflects structural changes., • Drive month-end close activities and maintain strong financial controls, • Support technical projects, • Produce ad‑hoc financial reports and insights for stakeholders, • Assist with wider finance team tasks as neededWhat you'll need to succeed, • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience, • Strong financial reporting experience in a corporate, fast-paced environment, • Solid understanding of joint ventures and complex group structures, • Excellent Excel and IT skills (PivotTables, Lookups, etc.), • Continuous improvement mindset, focused on driving efficiency, • Self-starter with strong initiative, prioritisation, and time management skills, • Confident communicator, able to build relationships across all levels 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. 4768453