Interim Reporting Accountant in Bristol

Interim Reporting Accountant in Bristol

Bristol Full-Time No working from home possible
Michael Page Finance

Reporting to the Head of Accounting, Reporting, and Control, you will be responsible for preparing and owning divisional cash-flow reporting, supporting statutory financial reporting, and ensuring robust financial controls. This role will also involve partnering with internal finance teams, external auditors, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial reporting and insights.

Client Details

The company is a large organisation based in Bristol, specialising in the industrial/manufacturing sector. They are known for their commitment to sustainability and have a high performing finance team that supports their operations.

Description

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparation and ownership of monthly divisional cash-flow reports (actual vs budget/forecast).
  • Leading the preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS and supporting external audits.
  • Supporting financial controls across the Energy business, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Reviewing month-end close journals and conducting detailed general ledger reviews.
  • Driving improvements in financial reporting, statutory accounting, and internal controls.
  • Acting as business continuity coverage for lead accountants when needed.
  • Collaborating with finance business partners, corporate accounting, and external auditors.

Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience in cash-flow reporting, statutory accounting, and financial controls.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
  • Ability to analyse complex financial data and provide meaningful insights.
  • Excellent communication skills to work cross-functionally with finance and operations teams.
  • Strong planning and organisation skills to meet reporting deadlines.IT literate with advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, look-ups, etc.).

Desirable:

  • Experience in the energy or waste industry (not essential but advantageous).
  • Experience with Microsoft D365 and Anaplan systems.
  • Qualifications:
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary range of up to Β£60,000
  • The opportunity to earn 10/12 of a 10% bonus.
  • The chance to work with a large, established company in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture.
  • Highly flexible environment of c.1 day per week in office.
Michael Page Finance

Contact Details:

Michael Page Finance Recruitment Team