Interim Reporting Accountant

Michael Page; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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:

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

Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

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

Desirable:

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

Job Offer

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