FinOps Associate

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our office at Future Space in Bristol

Company: Countex Finance Ltd

Countex Finance is a specialist outsourced finance and CFO service
, partnering with ambitious science and technology-led businesses to make finance a catalyst for growth, not a burden. We provide a complete, scalable finance function — from core accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls through to forecasting, treasury management, investor relations, and strategic CFO support. Our collaborative and agile approach helps founders reduce stress, save time, and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale with confidence.

Please note you must be eligible for government funding for the Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship for this role, as you’ll be studying the apprenticeship alongside the role. See links for more information:
Apprenticeship funding rules and assessment - , Fees and funding for Level 7 Apprenticeship - ICAEW

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Fin Ops Associate to support our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the delivery of timely financial reporting.

• Bookkeeping & Data Entry: Maintain accurate financial records through timely and accurate data entry across all financial systems.
• Payroll Administration: Assist in preparing and processing payroll, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
• Supplier Payments: Manage supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Management Accounts: Support in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Statutory Accounts: Assist in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts in compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• VAT Submissions: Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements and deadlines.
• Xero Reconciliations: Perform regular reconciliations in Xero, including bank accounts, supplier statements, and other control accounts.
• Tax Compliance: Support general tax compliance including preparation of P11
  
  Ds and other statutory filings.

• Detail-oriented and eager to learn within a finance environment.
• Organised and able to manage tasks accurately and on time.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Interested in developing a long-term career in finance and accounting.
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to take initiative when supporting the finance team.

• Flexible working arrangements (Bristol-based with remote flexibility)
• A collaborative, supportive environment focused on growth and development
• Long-term progression as Countex continues to scale
• Opportunity to develop leadership, advisory, and commercial skills