Finance Controller

Roots Allotments; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Bristol seeks a Financial Operations Lead to manage day-to-day financial activities. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and support audits. Applicants should be part-qualified accountants with 3+ years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive benefits including study support for professional qualifications and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Study support for professional qualifications

Free allotment patch at any site

£500 annual wellness allowance

Unlimited fresh vegetables

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a similar role.
• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant.
• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis.
• Support annual audit and statutory reporting.
• Implement and improve financial systems and processes.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Keep our finances running smoothly as we grow. You'll be the day-to-day financial operations lead, ensuring accuracy and insight across all our sites.

What You'll Do

• Manage month-end close and financial reporting
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare management accounts and variance analysis
• Support annual audit and statutory reporting
• Implement and improve financial systems and processes

What We're Looking For

• Part-qualified or newly qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• 3+ years experience in a similar role
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

The Harvest (Benefits)

• Study support for professional qualifications
• Free allotment patch at any ROOTS site
• £500 annual wellness allowance
• Unlimited fresh vegetables from our sites
• Flexible working arrangements

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