Technical Accountant in Bristol - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
Bristol based business

Your new role

This role is based in a team which is responsible for the majority of monthly journal postings-enabling FP&A and Group functions to perform timely reporting-as well as accounting within Cash Management, Fixed Assets, and Intercompany sub-ledgers. Balance sheet reconciliations are also prepared to support Financial Control.
This role ensures month-end close processes run efficiently and effectively, meeting group timetables and service-level agreements. You will oversee accounting processes performed by offshore providers, review journals and reconciliations, and support Financial Control and external auditors.You'll be part of a team managing at least one sub-tower-General Ledger, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, or Cash Management-and play a key role in maintaining accuracy and compliance across global operations.Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journals for month-end financial close in line with timetables and group requirements.
• Manage accounting processes such as intercompany, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Review and monitor offshore transaction processing, including quality assurance reporting, feedback to senior management, and leading additional training.
• Conduct initial reviews of the P&L to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity, escalating queried or judgemental items to Finance Control.
• Review offshore SOPs to ensure alignment with global standards.
• Challenge inefficient or regionalised processes to drive globalisation, standardisation, and automation.

What you'll need to succeed
We welcome applications from part-qualified accountants completing their final exams (max 4 exams left to go). Candidates should have several years of experience in an Accounts function, familiarity with accounting standards, and experience using complex financial systems (e.g., Oracle or SAP).
Key Attributes

• Proven experience in an accounting role, ideally within a large global business.
• Strong skills in maintaining/reviewing Excel-based reports, producing journal calculations, reviewing reconciliations, and analysing data.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and excellent organisational skills.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage with stakeholders including tax teams, auditors, and commercial finance.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines, supporting offshore teams and ensuring timely delivery.
• Experience managing or working with offshore teams and reviewing colleagues' work is preferred.
• Studying for a recognised accounting qualification (ACA/CA/ACCA/CIMA) with no more than four exams remaining.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available.
• Great team to work with.
• Parking.
• Income Protection.
• Excellent benefits package.

What you need to do now
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