Bristol, Bristol
Permanent Oct 9, 2026 Finance - Qualified Financial Controller (no1 finance)| South Gloucestershire (100% onsite) | £80,000 - £90,000
We are currently partnering with a premium independent housebuilder with a reputation for quality, excellence and community-focused developments. As they continue to scale operations and secure new land opportunities, they are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function and support business growth.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage a small, dedicated finance team of two and hold full responsibility for the company’s financial controls, reporting, and cash flow management. This is a brilliant opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys both the technical precision of accounting and the commercial strategy of property development.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and Management Accounts:
Own the monthly accounts process, closing and delivering full month-end packs (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) within 10–15 working days.
Provide variance analysis against budget and prior years directly to the Directors.
Lead the year-end process, maintaining the trial balance and coordinating seamlessly with external auditors for timely Companies House filing.
Cash Management, Funding & Viability:
Manage daily liquidity and partner with the CEO on rolling weekly/monthly cash flow forecasting.
Liaise with land and commercial teams to evaluate land acquisition viabilities, development budgets, and valuations.
Manage banking relationships, including negotiating loan facility terms, treasury management, and handling development drawdowns.
Controls, Compliance & Balance Sheet Integrity:
Maintain and improve financial controls, including purchase orders, payment limits, and segregation of duties.
Oversee the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring clean, fully reconciled material balance sheet accounts.
Ensure full compliance with HMRC for VAT submissions and PAYE, while also managing insurance and pension matters.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement:
Manage, mentor, and review the work of a team of two, optimising workload priorities across the month-end cycle.
Drive system efficiencies, maintaining and upgrading accounting and IT software (ideally COINS-based) to speed up reporting output.
Your Profile:
Advanced Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, vLookups, financial modelling) and proficiency in major accounting platforms
Minimum 5 years post qualified experience
Direct experience handling VAT returns, PAYE management and implementing tight controls
Demonstrable experience managing junior staff
Direct housebuilding or construction industry experience (Or adjacent)
Experience with COINS accounting software (highly desirable, not essential)
Contact Tora on 0117 3699000 for more information
Bristol
Permanent Group Financial Controller | Bristol | £95,000 - £130,000 + Benefits
We are seeking an exceptionally sharp, strategic, and leadership-focused Group Financial Controller to join a fast-growing and acquisitive business in East Bristol.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an ambitious finance leader ready to shape strategy at pace in a genuine scale-up environment. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team of 15 across management accounts, technical compliance, and global payroll, driving financial governance, complex global consolidations, and the integration of newly acquired entities. It's a role built for someone who thrives on building high-performing teams, challenging the status quo, and delivering commercially meaningful insight to board-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development: Direct, mentor, and empower a 15-person finance team across management accounting, technical finance, and payroll. Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture with high-quality standards.
Group Consolidations & Financial Reporting: Own the end-to-end month-end close and statutory reporting process for all UK and overseas subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with relevant IFRS/UK GAAP frameworks. Act as the primary point of contact for external group auditors.
M&A Integration & Due Diligence: Act as a key finance lead during acquisitions, driving financial integration, post-merger harmonization of accounting policies, and onboarding acquired finance functions.
Critical Thinking & Commercial Insight: Interrogate data across international operating units to provide variance analysis, identifying cash flow drivers, emerging risks, and margin optimization opportunities.
Control Framework & Risk: Continuously review, design, and enforce robust internal control frameworks across international entities to mitigate operational and reporting risk.
Your Profile
Qualifications: Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post qualified experience
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience managing and scaling cross-functional finance teams (~10 direct/indirect reports) with a strong reputation as an empathetic, high-energy leader.
International & SME Experience: Exposure to medium-sized, multi-currency global businesses, with hands-on experience across local accounting standards, audit, and group consolidations.
Acquisitive Mindset: Direct experience navigating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or fast-scaling business models.
Analytical Capability: Exceptional critical thinking and questioning skills; comfortable challenging senior stakeholders and translating complex data into clear corporate narratives.
Cheltenham
Permanent A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join its busy Property team in Cheltenham.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous Residential Conveyancing experience who is looking to join a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with experienced fee earners, you will play a key role in assisting with a broad range of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
The Role:
As a Conveyancing Legal Assistant, you will provide dedicated support to the Residential Conveyancing team, helping to ensure transactions progress efficiently while delivering a high standard of service to clients.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Supporting fee earners with a caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity
Drafting and preparing legal documents, correspondence and completion packs
Opening new files and carrying out associated compliance procedures
Managing client files and updating the case management system
Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties
Requesting searches and assisting with Land Registry applications
Supporting exchange and completion processes
Chasing outstanding documentation and helping keep transactions on track
Assisting with SDLT submissions and post-completion administration
Providing general administrative support to the wider Property team when required
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience working within a Residential Conveyancing department is essential
Experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary supporting Residential Property matters
A good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong communication skills and a professional client-focused approach
Experience liaising with clients and third parties throughout property transactions
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
A proactive and team-oriented attitude
What's on Offer?
Competitive salary of £30,000 - £32,000 DOE
Friendly and supportive working environment
Exposure to a varied residential conveyancing caseload
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to join a respected and growing law firm
Long-term career progression prospects
If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with Residential Conveyancing experience, we'd love to hear from you.
North Bristol, Bristol
Permanent Element Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a forward-thinking, evolving business as they look to appoint a Management Accountant to join their growing team.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, this role will have full oversight of daily, monthly, and quarterly management reporting. You will support the budgeting and forecasting processes, manage the fixed asset register, and deliver value-add analysis, with a view to progressing into a more business-facing, strategic partnering role over time. You will also play a key role in the company’s modernisation project as they upgrade systems, refine processes, and build their AI capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly management reporting.
Support budget and forecast preparation.
Manage the fixed asset register and deliver insightful value-add analysis.
Drive business modernisation by supporting system, process, and AI improvements.
Progress towards business partnering with key internal stakeholders.
About You:
Qualifications: Part-qualified, finalist, or fully qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent).
Experience: Proven track record in a hands-on management accounts role within an operational finance function.
Mindset: Forward-thinking, self-motivated, and naturally curious about business performance, with the ability to identify trends and present recommendations.
Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel or BI/data tools (e.g., Power BI). Prior exposure to a large ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is preferred.
Innovation: An interest in new ways of working, including finance automation and AI support tools.
Package & Working Pattern:
Salary: Up to £50,000 + benefits package.
Location/Flexibility: Predominantly office-based initially (flexible/hybrid arrangements to be reviewed post 3-month probation).
To Apply: For more information or to discuss the role in detail, apply now to speak with a member of the Element Recruitment team.
Bristol
Permanent Head of Finance | £50,000 - £57,000 | Bristol (Hybrid) | Charity
Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for the charity sector and a genuine love for modernising finance functions? We are partnering with a fantastic Bristol-based charity to find their next Head of Finance.
This is a pivotal, hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to make a real impact. You will lead and develop a small team of 2, taking ownership of the full financial ecosystem while driving forward exciting systems and data transformations.
Responsibilities include:
Championing the modernisation of accounts and data processes, bringing fresh ideas and a transformation-focused mindset to how the finance function operates.
Overseeing the production of comprehensive management and financial accounts while balancing high-level strategic input with some necessary hands-on processing duties.
Collaborating closely with budget holders to set budgets, offering constructive challenge on numbers, and guiding financial decision-making.
Line managing and supporting a dedicated team of 2 within a collaborative environment.
Your Profile:
A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Experience working within the charity sector.
Someone who genuinely enjoys change management, upgrading systems, and refining data to improve overall efficiency.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and advise budget holders effectively.
Central Bristol
Permanent Senior Credit Controller / Team Supervisor | Central Bristol | Hybrid (2 days in Office)
We’re working with a respected law firm in Bristol who are looking to recruit a Senior Credit Controller / Team Supervisor to join their Finance team in a newly created position.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Credit Controller who enjoys remaining hands-on with their own ledger whilst also taking on more responsibility for supporting, coaching and guiding a successful credit control team.
Working closely with the Head of Corporate Finance, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the credit function, helping to drive cash collection, manage aged debt and build strong relationships across the business. This is a supervisory position rather than a traditional management role, making it ideal for someone who enjoys sharing their knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping a team perform at its best without necessarily taking on full line management responsibilities.
The role:
Managing and recovering a portfolio of high-value, complex and aged debt, proactively chasing outstanding invoices and negotiating payment arrangements.
Working closely with the Head of Corporate Finance to support the smooth running of the credit control function.
Providing day-to-day coaching, guidance and support to the credit control team, helping colleagues achieve collection targets and develop their skills.
Remaining hands-on with credit control duties whilst taking responsibility for monitoring team performance and supporting effective collection activity.
Building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the business to resolve billing and payment queries.
Investigating invoice discrepancies and working collaboratively with clients and internal teams to remove barriers to payment.
Monitoring aged debt, high-risk accounts and potential bad debt exposure, providing updates on collection activity and performance.
Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce debtor days and strengthen overall cash collection performance.
Maintaining accurate debtor records and ensuring all collection activity is appropriately documented.
About you:
Previous experience in credit control, within a legal environment.
Experience managing complex debtor portfolios, including high-value accounts and aged debt.
Someone who enjoys being hands-on with their own workload whilst also supporting, coaching and guiding others.
Previous supervisory experience would be beneficial, but this could also suit someone ready to take the next step into a more senior position without moving away from the day-to-day credit control side.
Confident communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, organised and results-driven approach, with the confidence to manage challenging conversations and find solutions.
Strong IT skills and experience using finance systems. Knowledge of legal billing processes would be advantageous.
If you're an experienced Credit Controller looking to take the next step into a supervisory role, without losing the hands-on element of the job or moving straight into full people management, this could be a great next move.
Apply now!
Bath
Permanent Finance Data, Analytics & Systems Specialist | Bath | £50,000 - £55,000
We are partnering with a dynamic, forward-thinking business to recruit a Finance Data, Analytics & Systems Specialist. Sitting at the intersection of Finance, Data, and Technology, this high-impact role is designed for a data-savvy finance professional who excels at translating complex financial requirements into scalable data and reporting solutions.
In this role, you will act as the key business partner between Finance and central Data/Tech teams. You will own the optimisation of BI dashboards, lead the technical management and enhancement of FP&A systems, and drive the adoption of automation and AI across the finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Data & Business Intelligence: Act as the primary bridge between Finance and Data teams; build, maintain, and optimize BI dashboards and datasets to enable data-driven decision-making across the business.
Commercial Insights & Payments: Work closely with the payment processing commercial team to develop key performance dashboards, regularly communicating insights, drivers, and trends to senior stakeholders.
FP&A Systems Ownership: Own the ongoing development, infrastructure, and dimension modelling within the core FP&A platform; manage enhancement tickets and support the FP&A team with budgeting, forecasting, and routine reporting.
Data Governance & Quality: Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and transparent documentation across all financial datasets and reporting tools.
Automation & AI Adoption: Proactively identify manual finance workflows to streamline through automated data solutions; champion the practical and responsible adoption of AI technology across the finance function.
Your Profile:
Essential:
Strong foundational understanding of core finance processes, FP&A, and business performance metrics.
Hands-on experience building BI reporting solutions and writing SQL queries to work with data platforms.
Proven track record acting as a translator between Finance business units and technical Data/IT teams.
Solid understanding of data models, reporting infrastructure, and data flows.
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical business partners.
Analytical, structured mindset focused on process optimisation and problem-solving.
Desirable:
Direct experience with modern FP&A platforms (such as Anaplan, Workday Adaptive, Vena, or similar), including model structure, dimensions, and data integrations.
Prior exposure to payment processing metrics, commercial data, or ERP datasets.
Keen interest or practical experience in leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance business operations.
Bristol
Permanent Group Financial Controller | North Bristol | £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits
We’re currently partnering with an international and dynamic manufacturing organisation based in North Bristol to find a hands-on Group Financial Controller.
This is a pivotal, 100% on-site leadership role for someone who doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves, leading a small team of 2 direct reports, and overseeing the global finance function across the group. Some international travel is required.
The Role:
Preparing monthly management accounts and annual financial statements for all entities, managing month-end and year-end closes strictly in line with the group timetable.
Delivering robust, accurate, and timely reporting, including monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances and the preparation of consolidated monthly and annual group P&L and Balance Sheet statements.
Overseeing banking controls, managing cash reporting, forecasting, bank facilities, and relationships, and managing liquidity without detriment to the supplier base or operations.
Managing annual audits for all group entities, liaising closely with UK and overseas audit teams, and ensuring clear reconciliation to management accounts.
Overseeing local tax computations and returns to guarantee full compliance with all relevant tax authorities.
Leading the global finance function by ensuring consistent accounting policies and reporting standards across the group.
Your Profile:
A qualified accountant with strong technical accounting and consolidation experience.
Industry background specifically from manufacturing, engineering, or construction sectors.
A hands-on leader who is comfortable getting their hands dirty and managing 2 direct reports.
Open to occasional international travel and working 100% on-site in North Bristol.
Bristol
Permanent Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)
Central Bristol
£28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Central Bristol, currently looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team.
This position would suit an organised and proactive individual with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to join a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with fee earners, you will play a key role in supporting residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
The Role:
As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
Managing new client instructions and opening files
Preparing estimates, client care documentation, source of funds checks and onboarding paperwork
Issuing contract packs and supporting documentation
Obtaining property searches and dealing with search-related enquiries
Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and lenders via telephone and email
Assisting with post-exchange matters and completion preparation
Preparing completion statements and completion packs
Requesting mortgage funds and arranging completion transfers
Supporting the conveyancing team throughout the transaction process
Handling post-completion administration
Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
Maintaining accurate records and progressing matters efficiently within a fast-paced environment
About You:
To be considered, you will ideally have:
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant
A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
Experience dealing with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
A professional and client-focused approach
The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
A proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues where required
Experience working within a busy legal environment
What's on Offer?
Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Hybrid working available with 1 day working from home per week following successful completion of probation
Enhanced annual leave entitlement
Additional holiday for long service
Company pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental health and wellbeing support
Modern office environment
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
Regular social events and team activities
Staff discounts and additional workplace perks
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Long-term career development opportunities
If you're an experienced Legal Assistant with residential conveyancing experience and are looking for your next opportunity with a reputable law firm in Central Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.
Bridgwater, North Somerset
Fixed Term Contract Senior HR Advisor | 18-month to 2-year FTC | Bridgewater | Hybrid | £45,000 – £50,000
Element Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Senior HR Advisor to join a leading engineering business, supporting a growing workforce on a large-scale engineering project in the Bridgwater area on an 18-month to 2-year FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation, building strong relationships with managers and employees, and having the autonomy to make a genuine impact.
The Role
You will act as the dedicated HR contact for your business area, working closely with an experienced HR Business Partner while independently managing your own remit. This is a varied generalist HR role, covering both day-to-day operational HR and more proactive people initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Acting as the main HR point of contact for your designated business area.
Providing managers with confident, practical HR advice and guidance.
Supporting with low-level employee relations matters, including absence management and performance issues.
Supporting managers to become more confident and strategic in their approach to people management.
Taking a proactive approach to employee engagement and retention.
Identifying opportunities to improve the employee experience and reduce turnover.
Managing recruitment campaigns from start to finish, including taking briefs, advertising, CV selection, interviewing and onboarding.
Working closely with the wider HR team and Head Office.
Building strong relationships with managers and employees across the project.
Confidently challenging managers and providing guidance where appropriate.
About You
We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor who is confident working independently and enjoys being in a fast-paced, operational environment.
You will have:
Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor position.
Strong generalist HR and employee relations experience.
Experience managing recruitment processes from brief through to onboarding.
The confidence to work closely with managers and challenge where appropriate.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A proactive approach, with a genuine interest in improving engagement and retention.
The ability to manage your own workload and business area independently.
You will be someone who is comfortable being visible and hands-on, can build relationships with a varied workforce and isn't afraid to challenge when needed.
Experience within construction, engineering, industrial, utilities or another operational environment would be particularly beneficial.
If you are an experienced HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor looking for your next opportunity and would like to find out more, please get in touch!
Bristol
Permanent Are you a commercially driven, forward-thinking Accountant who thrives on true business partnering and driving performance improvements?
Element Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a successful, market leading, and growing business as they look to appoint a Finance Business Partner.
Supporting multi-site operational unit leads, this role will drive significant value and play a pivotal part in the continued growth and success of the business. You will take ownership of multi-entity P&Ls - delivering commercial insight, analysis, and strategic advice to senior leaders throughout the business, while driving optimum cost-efficiency improvements. You will also lead multi-entity budgeting and forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities to support overall performance.
We are looking for a Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) with a commercial mindset and a desire to partner with stakeholders at various levels, driving real value and supporting business growth. Advanced experience in MS Excel is expected, while experience with Power BI and large finance ERPs would be highly advantageous.
This business operates under a hybrid working model of 3 days per week in the Bristol office, offering a salary of up to £70,000 plus an additional bonus and benefits package.
For more information, please contact Tom or Tora at Element Recruitment.
Bristol , Bristol
Permanent Customer Service Executive
Bristol | £27,000–£29,000 DOE
This isn't your average call centre role.
Offering a varied mix of customer service, administration, operations support and client liaison, this position provides the opportunity to build valuable commercial experience within a professional business environment. You'll spend your time supporting customers across multiple channels, handling administrative processes, resolving queries and working closely with both clients and internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
A growing business services organisation is looking for a Customer Service Executive to join its team in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong customer service and administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering a high level of support to both business clients and individual customers. Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in customer service, administration, account coordination, retail management, contact centres, financial services, recruitment, professional services or other client-focused environments.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, maintaining accurate records and ensuring administrative processes are completed efficiently and accurately.
The Opportunity
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing professional customer support via telephone, email, live chat and web-based communication channels.
Responding to customer enquiries within agreed service levels and ensuring timely resolution.
Maintaining accurate records, databases and customer information.
Processing documentation, forms and administrative requests with a high level of accuracy.
Preparing reports and supporting documentation for customers and business clients.
Assisting with invoicing and general account administration activities.
Supporting operational processes and helping ensure day-to-day activities run smoothly.
Liaising with clients and internal teams to investigate and resolve more complex customer queries.
Monitoring ongoing customer requests and ensuring actions are completed within required timescales.
Building strong relationships with customers through a professional, friendly and empathetic approach.
Contributing to customer retention by delivering a positive service experience.
Following internal procedures and compliance requirements when handling customer information.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and team objectives.
About You
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and customer-focused, with the confidence to manage a varied workload and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues alike.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience within a customer service, administration, coordination or client support role.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A professional and confident telephone manner.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
A positive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
A willingness to learn new systems, processes and procedures.
Experience gained within professional services, customer support, administration, contact centres or other service-led environments would be highly transferable.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Salary and Benefits
£27,000–£29,000 depending on experience.
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation.
Structured training and ongoing professional development.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
Modern city-centre office location.
Employee wellbeing initiatives and on-site facilities.
Full-time position, Monday to Friday.
Interested?
If you enjoy helping customers, take pride in delivering excellent service and are looking for a role that offers far more variety than a traditional contact centre position, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether your experience comes from customer service, administration, financial services, recruitment, retail, hospitality, contact centres or another client-focused environment, this could be an excellent next step.
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset
Permanent International Sales Manager
Bath | Hybrid Working | International Travel
We're recruiting for an International Sales Manager on behalf of a growing UK business with a well-established global customer base. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on developing distributor partnerships, growing sales across multiple territories and building lasting customer relationships within a product-led environment.
Reporting to the Sales Director, you will take ownership of a portfolio of international customers and distributors, driving revenue growth across International territories. You'll be responsible for developing existing accounts, identifying new business opportunities and presenting new product ranges to customers worldwide.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and growing relationships with international distributors, retailers and key customer accounts
Driving sales growth across existing territories while identifying new market opportunities
Presenting product ranges, new launches and seasonal collections to customers
Negotiating commercial agreements and preparing customer proposals
Developing new distributor and customer partnerships within target markets
Attending international trade shows and customer meetings
Maintaining a healthy sales pipeline and providing accurate sales forecasts
Collaborating with customer service, logistics and marketing teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
Proven experience in a product-based sales environment with experience in international sales, export sales or account management
A strong track record of growing revenue and developing customer accounts
Experience working with distributors, wholesalers, retailers or international customers
Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Experience within any product-led sector would be advantageous
The ability to build trusted, long-term customer relationships
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to business development
CRM and Microsoft Office experience
Willingness to travel internationally as required
What's on Offer?
Hybrid working
International travel opportunities
A varied role combining account management and business development
Opportunity to work with established global customers and distributors
Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 + monthly commission
If you're an ambitious sales professional with experience selling products internationally and enjoy building strong commercial relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Bristol
Permanent Do you enjoy bringing numbers to life and telling the story behind the data?
Element Recruitment are partnering with a market leading business to find a proactive, critical thinker who can challenge assumptions, ensure data accuracy, and business partner with key operational stakeholders across all levels, both inside and outside of finance.
Working closely with finance leadership, this is going to be hands on, business facing role.
Your responsibilities will include;
Support the group annual budgeting process
Analyse and interrogate multi-site financial performance
Provide and present key performance data to senior operational stakeholders
Support monthly budgeting and forecasting activity
Drive a 'best in class' mindset and contribute towards the business wide, continuous improvement agenda
You will be a part qualified or qualified finance professional, with experience of stakeholder engagement and the ability to 'tell the story' behind the numbers. You will have advanced data skills, using Microsoft Excel / PowerBI and experience of using a large finance ERP would be advantageous.
This business are operating a hybrid working policy of 2 days per week in the office in Bristol, with a salary of up to £60,000 on offer plus package and benefits.
For more information, please contact Tom Chambers at Element Recruitment
Bristol
Permanent FP&A/ Business Partner | North Bristol | £60,000 - £65,000 DOE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a solutions-driven FP&A Analyst to join a lean, fast-paced finance team where you can truly take ownership and shape commercial performance.
This position is a blend of commercial finance and business partnering, offering broad exposure across the entire organisation. It is an exceptional opportunity for a self-starter who thrives on providing solutions, digging into the detail, challenging inconsistencies, and building strong relationships outside of finance.
The Role:
Taking ownership of financial analysis and reporting across a portfolio of projects and business units, ensuring revenue, direct costs, gross profit, and whole-of-life project margins are accurately recognised and reported.
Working closely with operational and commercial teams to review project forecasts, investigate unexpected margin movements, and ensure proper treatment of accruals, WIP, and revenue recognition.
Assisting the FP&A Manager and CFO with annual budgets, periodic forecasts, financial modelling, and sensitivity analysis to evaluate the financial impact of key operational decisions.
Producing monthly management reporting, KPI packs, and dashboards, delivering clear commentary and actionable insights on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities.
Developing into a trusted Finance Business Partner for Business Unit leaders and non-finance stakeholders, translating financial data into commercially relevant advice to drive profitability.
Collaborating with the Financial Controller to align project accounting with underlying records and supporting external audit queries related to project revenue and margins.
Your Profile:
A qualified ACA or ACCA (or equivalent) with 2+ years industry experience in a commercial role.
Strong grounding in financial accounting and revenue/cost recognition principles, paired with advanced Excel skills to manipulate and model complex datasets.
A commercially curious problem-solver who proactively identifies and resolves operational finance issues before month-end.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge non-finance stakeholders constructively.
