Financial Accounting and Controls Manager

Financial Accounting and Controls Manager

Employer:

Hays Specialist Recruitment

Location:

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6AD

Pay:

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

22/08/2026

Interim Financial Accounting & Controls Manager

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days office, 2 days home) Rate: £450 PAYE / £515 Umbrella per day Duration:
Initial 3-6-month contract An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Financial Accounting & Controls Manager to join a large, complex organisation undergoing significant transformation.

Working within a specialist finance team, you will be responsible for ensuring robust financial accounting, governance and controls across a major business area whilst driving process improvements, enhancing compliance and supporting best practice across the wider finance function.

• Ownership of financial accounting and controls across a designated business area
• Preparation of technical accounting papers and support on accounting judgements
• Ensuring compliance with financial policies, regulations and governance requirements
• Supporting audit activity and strengthening financial control frameworks
• Driving process improvements and contributing to a faster, more efficient month-end close process
• Working with senior stakeholders across a large matrix organisation.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
• Proven background in financial controls, governance, risk and compliance
• Experience operating within large, complex organisations
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Technical accounting expertise and experience of statutory reportinG
• SAP experience would be advantageous.

This role would suit a Financial Controls Manager, Financial Reporting Manager, Group Accountant, Technical Accounting Manager or experienced Finance Manager seeking an exciting interim opportunity within a high-profile programme.