Interim Finance Manager - Bristol - Central

Interim Senior Accountant | Central Bristol | Day rate TBC (inside IR35) | 3-6 months

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Interim Senior Accountant to manage the full accounting function for an international SME in Bristol. This role requires a self-starter who can navigate complex intercompany transactions, resolve discrepancies independently, and provide high-level support to the wider finance team. I need someone who has experience at a senior level but also can roll their sleeves up and get into the detail. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in SAP / or similar sized ERP, possess strong problem-solving skills, and be able to mentor junior team members when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Operations

• Cash Management: Perform bank reconciliations in SAP and monitor cash flow requirements against forecasts.
• Intercompany Invoicing: Create sales orders and review project invoice requests.
• Dispute Resolution: Investigate reasons for invoice rejections and implement corrective procedures.
• Compliance: Audit staff expense claims to ensure adherence to company policy.

Weekly & Biweekly Tasks

• Payment Cycles: Manage the full payment run process, including reviewing requirements, processing in SAP, and capturing payments in the banking portal.
• Credit Management: Reconcile corporate cards and manage credit limits/top-up payments.
• Payroll Accounting: Process biweekly US payroll journals, reconcile ledgers, and account for currency differences across dual sets of books.

Month-End Closing

• Ledger Maintenance: Manage accruals, prepayments, and general ledger reviews for both sets of books, ensuring all corrections are posted accurately.
• Fixed Assets: Identify assets for capitalization, maintain the fixed asset register, and post monthly depreciation.
• Intercompany Recharges: Post journals for non-project expenses and project recharges between the LLC and Ltd entities.
• Group Reporting: Assist with or lead group-level reporting (depending on workload distribution).
• General Support: Reconcile petty cash and provide ad-hoc support for the Ltd entity’s prepayments.

Team Support & Coverage

• Provide guidance and answer queries from junior team members.
• Monitor the accounts inbox during busy periods or staff absences.
• Act as a "last resort" backup for purchase orders and invoicing during leave or sickness.

Your Profile:

• Available at very short notice
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP
• Hands on / Able to deal with manual processes
• Exposure to US accounting would be beneficial

To discuss further, call Tora on  07452 822610 or click “APPLY!”