Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000

We're working with an exciting forward-thinking company in a great central Bristol location, who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to take charge of day-to-day operations, while also playing a part in shaping the financial future of the business.

We’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, detail-oriented, and methodical. The role requires excellent communication skills, as you’ll be working closely with colleagues across departments, including non-finance teams, to process financial data, manage the purchase ledger, oversee credit control, and handle payroll. You’ll report directly to the Financial Controller and collaborate with a variety of key stakeholders across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily finance functions, including purchase ledger management and credit control
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial data processing and reporting
• Assist with monthly payroll and support general finance processes
• Provide clear financial insights to non-finance colleagues
• Help prepare financial reports and support the business’s long-term financial planning

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
• AAT qualification or equivalent (essential)
• Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (desirable)
• Strong experience with accounting systems, preferably Xero or SAGE
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and data manipulation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication and influencing skills

What's on offer:

• A hybrid working model, blending home and office-based work
• A vibrant, dog-friendly office overlooking the canals in Central Bristol
• A flexible working culture that supports your work-life balance
• Private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and family-friendly policies
• Opportunities to participate in social events, charity activities, and network groups focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), sustainability, and women’s empowerment

Title: CEO

Sector: Manufacturing

Location: Rochester, MN

Salary: Competitive salary with performance-based incentives and bonuses based on cash distributions

About The Business

This is a newly acquired manufacturing SME in the Rochester, MN area recently bought out by a growing and entrepreneurial UK-based holding company.

The acquired business is an established, family-run company with around 60 employees, that has typically generated revenues of $10-15m and produces a healthy EBITDA.

About The Role

The Board is seeking a new CEO to steer the company into its newest chapter by setting ambitious growth targets and introducing best-in-class processes and personnel throughout.

The CEO will be the primary executive responsible for overseeing overall operations, driving strategic growth, and ensuring the company achieves its financial and operational goals. This role demands an entrepreneurial leader with experience in scaling manufacturing/retail businesses, with a proven track record of delivering results.

As CEO, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive business strategy aimed at increasing annual turnover to $100 million within 10 years.
• Identifying and evaluating new market opportunities, partnerships, and acquisition targets to accelerate growth in both manufacturing and retail.
• Implementing scalable processes and systems in manufacturing, supply chain, and retail management to support rapid growth while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Accurately and effectively reporting financial performance to the board, ensuring transparency and alignment with the company’s goals.
• Building, leading, and inspiring a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability across both manufacturing and retail operations.
• Driving customer-centric strategies, ensuring a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends in both the manufacturing and retail sectors.
• Leveraging technology to streamline operations, improve customer engagement, and drive competitive advantage in both manufacturing and retail.

About The Candidate

We're looking for a driven, relentless individual who prides themselves on their commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and ability to build long-lasting, trusted business partnerships.

Experience in the manufacturing sector is strongly desired as you review and upgrade the business's ERP, CAPEX and Fixed Asset portfolio, bringing systems and processes firmly into the modern age.

You'll need a track record in up-skilling and hiring a strong leadership/management team as you develop the next generation of leaders within the business.

Finally, we're looking for an individual with a strong financial acumen who can take complete responsibility for the business P&L, working with advisors to identify and execute M&As.

Title: Finance Director (part time)

Sector: Medical

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 (pro rata) / £80,000 FTE

About The Business

Our client is a high-growth, medical scale up located in the Gloucestershire area. The business has recently been acquired by a larger, overseas parent group, and looks to continue it's impressive growth agenda. 

About The Role

This role is instrumental in driving financial excellence and supporting strategic decision-making within the organisation.

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial and management reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting and taxation standards, and driving continuous improvement within the finance function. You'll also be tasked with leading and developing the financial planning and analysis frameworks of the finance team, reporting to the Board and wider SLT.

As Financial Director, you'll partner with various business units and stakeholders to contribute to the company's mission of positively impacting lives through research and development.

About The Candidate

Needing to carry qualifications in ACCA, ACA or CIMA, we're on the look out for technically strong candidates who can develop and lead a robust financial reporting process.

A strong commercial acumen is also required, as you navigate the dynamic changes ever-present within a fast moving environment. 

Your leadership qualities (both influencing your senior peers, as well as mentoring and developing direct reports) will be critical to success.

What To Do?

For more information, you are welcome to contact Giles at Right Pear via LinkedIn, or at giles@rightpear.co.uk. Otherwise, please apply directly to the advert, and we will endeavour to get back to you as quickly as possible.

About The Business

Ups and Downs Southwest is a brilliant, regional not for profit that supports families, professionals and all those involved in the care and education of children and young people who have Downs Syndrome. 

About The Role 

This is a part time, voluntary position.

The new Treasurer will have an overview of the charity's finances, and support decision making for the Director and Board of Trustees.

Day-to-day finance operations, such as payroll and invoice processing, are conducted by our part-time Finance Administrator. They are also responsible for preparing the annual accounts for the auditors with the supervision and support from the charity's Director and Treasurer. 

About Yourself

You will have a strong background in finance and be able to support the finance administrator and broader team in budget setting, monitoring, reporting and advising on the completion of the annual accounts.

Our board meets every 8 to 10 weeks online when you will provide an update on our finances. We'd also welcome you to occasional face-to-face meetings at our offices in Somerset or Bristol. It would be desirable if you could input into the charity's strategy and help us achieve our goals using your skills, knowledge, and experience in finance. 

What To Do?

Please contact either Giles or Jonny about this opportunity, or contact Joanna Thorn, Director at Ups and Downs Southwest, directly on 01278 691100.