Interim Assistant Accountant

Finance is on a transformational journey. We are entering the exciting phase of optimisation, where processes are being challenged, and then enhanced, so this is a great opportunity for those who have a continuous improvement mindset and can hit the floor running.

A role you will love

This role contributes to ensuring the month-end processes are run in an efficient and effective manner, that the group timetable is met and our outsources deliver against its SLA's and KPIs. The role is responsible for accounting processes; preparation of manual journals, review of sub-ledger accounting processes prepared offshore, and month end close reporting to group.

The successful individual will ensure that there is clear, complete and accurate documentation that covers all the relevant deliveries defined in the project scope and will support the team with the on-time completion of deliverables and governance.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of manual journals for the month end financial close to agreed month end timetable and group playbook requirements.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of offshore sub-ledger transaction processing. This will include quality assurance reporting and feedback to management
• Preparation of accounting processes such as balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations to agreed month end timetable and group playbook requirements.
• Support the integrity of balance sheets; ensuring any queried items are managed on an ongoing, timely basis.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within scope of work.
• Respond to queries from key stakeholders in a timely and professional manner

What will you bring to the role?

This opening requires a finance professional with several years' experience in an accounting role, ideally from a large, complex and global business. On the job training will be provided, but it is essential to have knowledge of accounting standards and financial accounting terms.

Key attributes

• Maintaining and reviewing excel based reports, producing reports and journal calculations, reviewing reconciliations and analysing information, as well as suggesting process improvements.
• Ability to perform your tasks efficiently, accurately and effectively is critical in this role as there are several deadlines. The role will be responsible for meeting these deadlines, providing timely support to the offshore team and supporting the team in meeting deadlines.
• Addressing any month end issues with sound resolutions using your well-developed accounting knowledge and skills
• Experience of using complex financial systems (Oracle Fusion would be preferred) alongside MS Office and Excel are a must.
• Strong communication skills are required as this role will involve partnering with numerous internal and external stakeholders, including tax, audit and our offshore team amongst others.

Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub.

ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end to end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

Client-provided location(s): Bristol, United Kingdom

Job ID: Computershare-9846

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-25T18:36:20