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Finance Operations Lead

Job in Bristol, Bristol County, BS153, England, UK
Listing for: HAYS
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Manager, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 16 - 21 GBP Hourly GBP 16.00 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Finance Operations Lead - Immediate Start Required

Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Temporary Full-time
Pay Rate: £16 - £21 per hour - based on experience
Work Style: Hybrid work available. Flexible start and finish times

About the company

A growing organisation in the professional services sector is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day financial processes and support strategic financial planning. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with broad finance experience, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.

The business is entering a growth phase, with evolving systems and increasing operational complexity. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial workflows and supporting cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee daily finance activities, including invoicing, bill processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure VAT compliance and accurate returns
  • Maintain banking, credit card, and petty cash records
  • Produce weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
  • Support management accounting with timely and accurate data
  • Monitor cash flow and forecast liabilities
  • Review budgets and financial plans, providing updates to stakeholders
  • Assist project teams with financial tracking and job costings
  • Authorise expenditure in line with business needs
  • Collaborate across departments to support operational goals
  • Manage purchasing invoicing
  • Liaise with external accountants to ensure statutory compliance
  • Team contribution: support ad hoc tasks and contribute to a collaborative finance culture
Ideal Candidate:
  • Proven experience in finance operations or accountancy
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Comfortable managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to work across teams
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