Interim Financial Accountants required (Bristol & Bath)
Employer Location Bristol, England Salary - per day + Competitive daily rate Closing date 24 Oct 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Job Title: Qualified Financial Accountants required
Location: Bristol & Bath Surrounding Areas
Duration: 3-6-9 months
Start Date: ASAP onwards
Pay: Competitive daily rates (both inside & outside IR35) & some FTC options
Job Description:
The Hays senior finance team are seeking qualified Financial Accountants to support several of our clients in the Bristol and Bath surrounding areas with technical accounting and various pending year-end assignments, and audits. These roles are critical to ensuring our clients meet their financial reporting deadlines and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidates will be fully qualified and have the technical expertise to step in at short notice. It would also be useful if you have previous interim experience, as these roles usually require a quick/ immediate start and the ability to hit the ground running. We are looking for technically strong candidates to support a pressurised time of the year.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Year-End Financial Reporting:Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Coordinate with internal teams to gather necessary financial data and all year-end adjustments are accurately recorded.
2. Audit Support:Liaise with external auditors to provide required documentation and explanations.Address and resolve audit queries in the preparation of audit schedules and working papers.
3. Compliance and Regulation:Ensure all financial reporting complies with relevant regulations and standards.Implement any necessary changes to accounting policies and procedures.
4. Financial Analysis:Conduct detailed financial analysis to support year-end reporting.Identify and explain variances between actual and budgeted figures.
5. Process Improvement:Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.Support the finance team in enhancing efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Qualifications:
6. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualifications.
7. Proven experience in financial accounting, particularly in year-end and audit processes.
8. Strong technical accounting skills and knowledge of current accounting standards.
9. The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Proficiency in financial software and MS Office Suite.
Benefits:
12. Competitive daily rates available
13. Opportunity to work with a variety of clients in the Bristol & Bath region.
14. Flexible working arrangements/ hybrid work available.
If you are a detail-oriented and technically proficient financial accountant, looking for a short-term role with immediate impact, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability or call Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol office.
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At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
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19. Public Practice Accounting
20. Public Services Accounting
21. Senior Finance – Qualified
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