Interim Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4777679_1773056015 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a well‑established Bristol organisation with an annual turnover typically ranging between £50 million and £150 million, supported by multiple cost centres and active budget holders. The finance team manages regular month‑end cycles involving 20 to 40 balance sheet reconciliations and oversees annual budgeting and forecasting processes valued between £40 million and £120 million. The business is familiar with bringing in interim support during peak periods, giving you clear priorities and the opportunity to add value from day one.
Your new role
- Assisting with month‑end journals, accruals and prepayments
- Supporting balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances
- Assisting with the preparation of management accounts and financial reports
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes with relevant data
- Updating financial records and maintaining accurate documentation
- Working closely with wider finance teams to resolve queries
- Assisting with analysis of costs, revenues and performance trends
- Helping improve financial processes and controls where appropriate
- Supporting year‑end activities and audit requirements
- Providing general finance support across the department
What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in an Assistant Management Accountant or similar finance role
- Strong understanding of month‑end processes and financial reporting
- Good Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
- Experience using finance or ERP systems
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisation skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
- Confident communicator, able to work with stakeholders across the business
- Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA (advantageous)
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working and flexibility around working patterns
- Opportunity to develop your accounting skills in a supportive environment
- Exposure to month‑end, reporting and analysis
- Potential for longer‑term progression depending on business needs
- Access to wider finance projects and improvement initiatives
- Competitive hourly/daily rate as a temporary professional
- Supportive team and strong onboarding for interim staff
What you need to do now
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