Financial Accountant (Maternity Cover)

About The Role

Start Date: February 2027

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract (some flexibility with end date as this is a maternity cover)

  Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm

  Salary: £55,000 Gross Annual Salary

Location: Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, Hybrid working - with a minimum 3 days in the office

Department: Aardman’s Finance team oversees the financial management and strategic planning across the business, ensuring effective financial control, accurate reporting and informed decision-making. The team supports the company’s long-term growth and sustainability through budgeting, forecasting and analysis, whilst providing insight and guidance to support the wider business.

Main purpose of the job: To provide accounting support in order to maintain the efficient running of the Finance Team, and to provide accurate and timely management & statutory information for the Aardman group of companies.

About You

You will be a fully qualified accountant with a minimum of two years' post-qualified experience (PQE).

You will have a high level of IT literacy, with strong Microsoft Excel skills essential. You will also be an effective communicator, with a bright, energetic and enthusiastic approach.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, confident and able to bring a positive attitude to the team.

Please see a full role profile below.

Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.  Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Closing Date for applications is:  5pm on Friday 20 th November 2026

About Us

About Aardman:

Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment.

Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.

In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs.  We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge , a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer   and a Tommy's Pregnancy and Parenting at Work Champion.