Accountant - #2195199

We are recruiting on behalf of an innovative and growing business based in Bristol. Our client is looking for a capable and motivated Accountant to join its finance team at an exciting point in its journey.

This is a broad role for someone who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership. You will be responsible for producing accurate accounts, supporting month-end and year-end processes, and providing financial insight that helps shape the direction of the business. The company has built a strong reputation in its sector and is now investing in the next phase of growth — finance is seen as a true partner to the leadership team, not just a reporting function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who wants a visible role in a business where their ideas will be heard and their work will directly influence decisions.

Please note: This role is exclusively recruited for via Consula. Applications made outside of Consula will not be considered and cannot progress. To apply, you must submit your application through the Consula platform.

Location: Bristol

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, covering profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow.

• Own month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.

• Maintain and improve financial controls, processes, and procedures.

• Assist with the year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation.

• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting to inform business decisions.

• Partner with senior stakeholders, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight.

• Support the Finance Director with board reporting and strategic projects.

• Identify and implement improvements to reporting, systems, and ways of working.

A Typical Day

You might open the day reviewing cash flow and clearing reconciliations, before joining a planning session with the leadership team. The afternoon could involve building a forecast model, preparing investor-style reporting, or working through process improvements with the Finance Director. One day you might be deep in the detail of month-end; the next you could be presenting analysis that shapes a commercial decision. The role offers real breadth and genuine influence.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified accountant — ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.

• Proven experience in a broad accounting role, ideally within a growing business.

• Strong technical accounting skills and a solid grasp of management reporting.

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Xero, Sage, or similar systems is advantageous.

• Commercially astute, with the ability to turn numbers into meaningful insight.

• Excellent attention to detail, working accurately under pressure.

• A curious, improvement-minded approach — someone who asks why and looks for better ways of doing things.

• Bristol-based or able to commute to the city regularly.

What You Can Expect

• Hybrid working with genuine flexibility.

• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays.

• A high-visibility role in a business that values its finance function.

• Real opportunity to grow with the business and shape the role over time.

• Competitive benefits package including pension and private healthcare.

• A creative, collaborative culture in one of the UK's most liveable cities.

This organisation is recruiting directly through Consula, their recruitment partner.

How to Apply

Submit your application through Consula, including a brief summary of your accounting experience and the reporting cycles you have owned. We will be in touch with shortlisted applicants promptly to discuss the role and next steps. Please note applications made outside of Consula will not be considered.