Interim Financial Accounting Manager - Bristol

Company

Listed business in Bristol now seeks to appoint an Interim Financial Accounting Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract.  Sitting as part of the group finance function, you will be responsible for managing the external group reporting, balance sheet and cashflow forecasting processes and will be involved in important projects in this fast-moving environment as the Finance team continues working towards its aim of creating a world-class finance function.

Role

Working within a high performing Finance function and playing a visible role across the wider finance function, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing month end and submitting IFRS reported figures
• Reviewing, developing and maintaining appropriate accounting policies and processes ensuring compliance with governing accounting standards
• Responsible for and preparation of GAAP statutory accounts for our UK and overseas entities
• Cash-flow forecasting around fundraising and acquisition activities
• Delivering accounts for statutory entities at a local level
• Ownership and development of the Group accounting policies manual, including leading on projects to determine the impact of new and amended accounting standards
• Providing best-in-class technical advice – utilising your existing expertise to support our Group and brand finance teams
• Key contact for Group external audit team, ensuring delivery of relevant evidence to support the Group financial statements

About You

As a recently or newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) with IFRS financial reporting experience, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence at all levels of the business.  The organisation will both stretch and challenge your existing skills, alongside providing a supportive environment that will allow you to grow and develop.  Benefits include parking, bonus, healthcare.  Intially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.