Financial Operations Accountant - #2066636

Finance Operations Accountant

Robert Half are delighted to be partnered with Thomas Silvey on this pivotal role, offering an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and evolving Bristol-based business at the heart of the UK's fleet management sector.

About Thomas Silvey (Silvey Fleet)
Originally formed as a family business, Thomas Silvey has grown into a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing end-to-end fleet management solutions. The business supports organisations in controlling fuel costs, improving efficiency and gaining greater visibility through data-driven insight and technology-led services.

With a strong reputation in its sector, the company combines deep industry experience with a commitment to continuous improvement, high service standards and long-term customer relationships. Alongside this, there is a genuine focus on developing people within a collaborative and supportive culture.

The Role
This is a hands-on and highly visible Finance Operations Accountant position, sitting at the core of the finance function. You will take ownership of transactional accuracy, financial controls and month-end processes, ensuring the integrity of the balance sheet and P&L. Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider business, you'll play a key role in strengthening processes, supporting reporting and driving consistency across financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activity, ensuring accurate and timely postings
• Perform bank, cash and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies quickly
• Lead month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and P&L reviews
• Maintain fixed assets and support AP/AR period-end processes
• Support management accounts, reporting and variance analysis

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT qualified or studying (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a finance operations or accounting environment
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes
• Experience with accounting systems (Sage beneficial)

Skills & Attributes

• High attention to detail and strong financial discipline
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong Excel and data handling capability
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team

Salary and Benefits
A competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000, hybrid working and excellent benefits

How to Apply
For further information or to apply, please contact Andy Troup on or email your CV

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