6-month interim finance contract role
Interim finance opportunity – Project Accountant | Central Bristol
Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol Senior Finance team is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Accountant on behalf of a financial services client based in Central Bristol.
* Location: Central Bristol (3 days on site/ 2 days from home)
* Contract: 6 months
* Reporting to: Head of Insurance Finance
* Team Size: No direct reports
* Salary equivalent: £120,000 (outside IR35 as a day rate)
Role Overview:
This is a 6-month contract opportunity, ideal for a qualified accountant with strong project and process improvement experience. The successful candidate will play a key role in representing the finance function across strategic projects, enhancing financial controls, and supporting audit and assurance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead finance input on key business projects
* Review and improve existing finance processes
* Strengthen the financial control environment
* Support year-end audit and assurance activities
* Drive automation and efficiency across finance operations
* Collaborate cross-functionally to improve end-to-end processes
What We’re Looking For
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
* Proven experience in process improvement and project work
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Excellent data analysis and problem-solving abilities
* Financial services experience preferred (insurance ideally)
* Highly proficient in Excel
If you're immediately available and interested in this opportunity, please message Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team directly to discuss further.
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