Hoare Lea

Assistant Accountant - FTC Aug 2025 – Oct 2026

Bristol

About us

Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.

Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do.

About the role

We have a fixed term opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team based in our Bristol office. Directly reporting to the Finance Ops Manager, you will be primarily focused on the functional accounting of our UK and Middle East businesses and the relevant month end activity.

You will be joining us at an exciting time as we transition from our Legacy Finance system to our parent company ERP (TLX).

In this key and varied role, you can expect to:

• Support tax and compliance reporting, including VAT returns.
• Month end ledger close and control.
• Assist with audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
• Assist with queries with the international working group.
• Help drive improvement in the financial control environment, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Provide effective financial and accounting analysis.
• Support statutory reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Take ownership of the balance sheet for LLP, Middle East, and UK Ltd entities
• Intercompany Payments & reconciliations
• Bank reconciliation preparation & Support
• Payment run reviews for the firms Expenses
• Play a key role in the implementation and transition to the new ERP system (TLX)
• Ad-Hoc support as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• Strong experience in a Finance role.
• Actively studying ACCA, ACA, or CIMA, or qualified by experience
• Strong understanding of Accruals & Prepayments
• Experience managing multiple deadlines/ deliverables
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office; particularly Excel.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and providing clear advice to non-finance personnel.
• Good understanding of UK VAT rules
• Proactivity with strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Exposure to Management Accounts and month end processes.

How to apply

To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application.

If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.

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