<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 20.0pt;">Financial Accountant</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">About the Role</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join a growing finance team based in Bristol. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, and managing statutory and tax reporting obligations.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;">This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Key Responsibilities</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Financial Reporting &amp; Control</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records within the general ledger.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure financial reporting complies with relevant accounting standards (FRS102 and IFRS).</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support period-end close processes and reporting deadlines.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Maintain strong financial controls and identify opportunities for process improvements.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Compliance &amp; Regulatory Reporting</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Prepare and submit tax returns and other statutory filings accurately and on time.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Monitor changes in legislation and accounting standards and support implementation where required.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Assist with external audit processes and respond to auditor queries.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Business Partnering</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Provide financial support and guidance to operational teams.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ensure financial transactions are correctly understood and accurately recorded.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support decision-making through the provision of reliable financial information.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Continuous Improvement</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Contribute to the development and enhancement of finance processes, controls, and reporting.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Support initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy, and data quality.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Promote best practice in financial management and governance.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">About You</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Qualifications</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">ACA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ideally 2+ years post-qualification experience, although strong newly qualified candidates will also be considered.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Technical Skills &amp; Experience</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102).</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Working knowledge of IFRS.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Understanding of tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Experience maintaining general ledger integrity and financial controls.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Previous experience supporting external audits.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong Excel and financial systems skills.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16.0pt;">Personal Attributes</p><ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Proactive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 18.0pt;">Benefits &amp; Working Arrangements</p><ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Bristol-based role.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Wednesday is a mandatory office day.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Flexible working hours with a choice of:</li><ul type="circle" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">7:30am - 4:00pm</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">9:00am - 4:00pm</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">9:00am - 6:00pm</li></ul><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">37.5-hour working week.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">9-day fortnight, giving you every other Friday off.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">25 days annual leave, plus additional Fridays off through the 9-day fortnight arrangement.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Private healthcare.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Discounted gym membership.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">7% employer pension contribution (employee contribution required).</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Ongoing professional development opportunities.</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supportive and collaborative team environment.</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZGlhbmEuZmVybmFkZXNsb3Blcy42MjY1Ni4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">