Finance Manager

Reference: 4828588Job ID: 5414850Posted: 2026-09-15Closing date: 2026-12-13Location: BristolSalary: 45-50K (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Retail & Consumer Goods / Part Qualified AccountantCompany: HaysConsultant: Sejal HampsonHays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back EastPhone: 0117 374 6277Email: View email address on click.appcast.io new companyNorth Bristol based businessYour new roleAre you a commercially minded, part-qualified or qualified accountant looking for a broad role with real exposure across a growing business?An established organisation is recruiting a Finance Manager (to cover an 11 month maternity contract) to take ownership of its month-end processes, produce management accounts and provide valuable commercial support to its Sales team. Working closely with the Finance Director, you will combine strong technical accounting with business partnering, analysis and process improvement.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys getting involved across finance and wants to make a visible impact within the wider business.Key responsibilitiesManage the month-end process and prepare accurate, timely management accountsTake ownership of accruals, prepayments, cashbook reconciliations and journal processingProvide financial support to the Sales team across forecasting, planning, promotional effectiveness, customer provisions and profitability analysisOversee the effective operation of the purchase ledger, including supplier maintenance and paymentsImprove reporting to provide greater visibility of expenditure and cash flowMaintain the fixed asset registerSupport the Finance Director with annual audit preparationProduce and submit statutory and regulatory returns, including VAT and packaging wasteSupport UK GAAP compliance and Group IFRS reporting requirementsIdentify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and controlsProvide support and cover for transactional finance activities when required What you'll need to succeedYou will be a confident and analytical finance professional who can communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.Ideally, you will have:CIMA or ACCA qualification, or be actively studying towards oneStrong management accounting and month-end experienceExcellent financial, technical and analytical skillsCommercial awareness and the confidence to partner with a Sales teamStrong Excel skillsThe ability to work accurately and meet reporting deadlinesManufacturing, purchase ledger or product-based business experiencePrevious SAP exposure would be beneficial, although it is not essential What you'll get in returnFlexible working options available.PMIPension up to 7.5%26 days holiday + BH35.25 hrs pw, 2 days WFH (Mon/Fri), 3 office basedWhat 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 call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. INDHAF #4828588 - Sejal Hampson