Accountant - 12 Months Fixed Term


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£45,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cheltenham, GL50 1HX
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Aug 2026
Closing date:	20 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are exclusively recruiting for an Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to join a rapidly growing & successful financial services group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. A varied finance role reporting directly to the Accounting Manager to deliver accounting processes across ledgers, reporting, statutory/regulatory returns & management accounting. You will support audits, ensure robust controls & compliance, along with being involved in continuous improvements to the accounting function. This hands-on role will offer remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote once settled in, along with competitive benefits. Open to part-qualified/qualified accountants or candidates qualified by experience.

Your new role

Your key duties will involve preparation of management accounts, accruals, prepayments, along with consolidation of financial reports and regulatory returns. You will prepare statutory accounts, maintain financial records, reconciliations of ledgers, prepare/process journals and monitor cash movements/balances. You will approve payments, support payroll processing, assist with audit queries and ensure controls/processes are documented. You will be involved in various month-end & year-end processes to support busier periods. You will support the Accounting Manager with training/developing junior finance team members, along with ad-hoc projects including process improvement as the organisation continues to grow.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this varied accountant role, you will need experience in a similar position, experience preparing management accounts and financial statements, with a keen eye for detail. You will have strong organisational skills, a proactive and customer-focused approach, with excellent verbal communication skills to build both internal and external relationships at all levels. You will be a strong problem solver with key MS Excel skills, and trained in a range of financial systems. You will be part-qualified/qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. Addable to business needs and willing to learn. Experience within the Financial Services or Insurance sectors, along with knowledge of Sun or Sage Intacct finance systems would be advantageous but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This varied accountant role offers a salary between £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependable on experience) for a 12-month fixed-term contract, based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The position offers remote/office hybrid working of 2 days on-site, 3 days remote once settled in, parking provided on-site, flexible working hours, discretionary bonus scheme, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, life assurance, private health care, free bus travel if applicable, a holiday buy scheme & further organisational benefits. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing & successful financial services group where you can really add value within a fast-paced environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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