6 jobs found in Bideford

A commercially astute dynamic qualified accountant is needed to join an established and growing multi-site organisation at their head office in Exeter as the Head of Finance on an 8 month contact to commence early May 2026, with potential for the post holder to take up the role on a permanent basis. This is not the average accounting role! It is a rare opportunity for a proactive qualified accounting professional to join an organisation that is leading the way in its sector and where you can genuinely make a difference to lives in local communities. Head of Finance – The Role As part of a friendly, dedicated senior management team, the Head of Finance is a critical role where you will be working at a strategic level, taking ownership of delivering a comprehensive finance function across all sites as well as providing financial guidance on commercial opportunities and cost saving measures. Duties will include: * Leading and developing the small finance team of 4. *...

The Role * Lead finance transition planning and delivery of all go-live activities * Manage cutover processes including accruals, prepayments, provisions and opening balances * Support validation of financial data and opening balances * Design budget structures and monitoring frameworks * Support development of management reporting across services * Partner with senior stakeholders to ensure budget ownership * Act as a finance SME across transition workstreams * Deliver training and guidance to budget holders and managers * Build strong relationships across finance and operational teams About You Essential: * CCAB-qualified accountant (or equivalent experience) * Strong financial accounting background within public sector, housing, or similar * Proven experience supporting finance transformation, system changes or restructures * Strong technical knowledge of financial controls, reporting and chart of accounts * Experience working with...

Transition Accountant Location: Somerset Contract: Temporary Salary: £45,091 - £48,226 FTE Start Date: ASAP Contact: (url removed) Job Description Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a housing association in Somerset for a Transition Accountant to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will support a major merger with a local authority, playing a key role in ensuring financial readiness for this transition. This will include supporting the design and implementation of systems, structures, and processes across both companies, and stabilising operations post-transition. Key Responsibilities Lead finance transition & go-live readiness: Plan and deliver all finance activities for transition, including cutover, opening balances, risk management, and hands-on support during go-live and stabilisation. Oversee financial systems & reporting: Redesign chart of accounts, support system configuration, data migration, and ensure robust reporting,...

Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Opportunities Bristol & Bath | April onwards Following an exceptionally busy Q1, the Hays Senior Finance Interim, Temp, Contract & Project Team is heading into Q2 with multiple live and upcoming assignments across the Bristol and Bath market. We are currently keen to connect with available and soon-to-be-available senior finance professionals who are considering their next interim, contract or project-based move from April onwards. Whether you're an experienced portfolio interim or exploring your next short-term opportunity, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Why register with Hays Senior Finance? We work with a broad range of organisations across the South West and are seeing growing demand for senior finance capability across transformation, change, BAU cover and critical projects. We can offer: Flexible working options - remote, hybrid and on-site roles Competitive day rates, typically ranging from £250 to...

Senior Finance Business Partner Contract until March 2027 - Inside IR35 Bristol Based (60% onsite) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our renowned manufacturing client for a Senior Finance Business Partner to work within a procurement ops team providing Financial direction for the Commercial Strategy. You will lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making in the tendering of detail parts and the subsequent impact of tendering decisions on the financial health and performance of the detail parts supply chain (£200m+). Key challenges in this role will include continuous stakeholder management across multiple interfaces (accounting and procurement up to “Head ofs”), and negotiating with procurement suppliers on key financial topics and performance improvement plans. There will be recurring and ad-hoc activities in this varied role. Typical responsibilities will include; Lead the financial decision process to support commercial decision making...

Interim Head of Financial Analysis Location: Bath (Hybrid) Daily Rate: Negotiable, Inside IR35 Duration: Ongoing (possible temp to perm) We're looking for an experienced Interim Head of Financial Analysis to lead financial planning, modelling, and insight at a pivotal time. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial sustainability through high-quality analysis, robust forecasting, and strategic decision support. This is a senior leadership role with real influence - partnering across the organisation to turn data into actionable insight and guide major financial decisions. What you'll be doing Lead forecasting across key income and expenditure streams. Deliver quarterly reforecasts and ensure assumptions are robust, evidence-based, and aligned to strategy Provide clear, high-impact analysis to support monthly performance reporting and decision-making Translate complex financial data into concise, actionable insight for senior...