• Location: Bath
• Hybrid/ office working: 2–3 days per week on-site - flexible on days
• Duration: 3–6 months, starting ideally December 2024 for the month-end process
• Interviews: As soon as next week via Teams
• Competitive daily rate available

• Act as the solid number 2 to the current Head of Finance
• Take full ownership and control of the month-end process from January to March 2025
• Manage a team of 5 (1 Financial Accountant, 1 Credit Controller, and 3 Management Accountants)
• Support the transition to a new permanent hire in 2025
• Assist with year-end matters and audit queries from March to June 2025
• Seeking a personable & flexible interim contractor who can hit the ground running and support a busy period in a junior/new team

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller/ Finance Manager or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience managing month-end and year-end processes
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office
• Relevant accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred

• Flexible hybrid working
• Competitive daily rate

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Charles Maidment from the Hays Bristol senior finance team.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.