Finance Assistant

About the Role

An established and growing professional services business based in Bristol is looking to welcome a Finance Assistant to its expanding Finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across both the sales and purchase ledgers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in an accounts or finance environment who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

You'll work with industry-standard accounting software, including Xero, and liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers to help maintain efficient day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers

Raise customer invoices accurately and within agreed timescales

Process supplier payments and staff expenses

Reconcile bank transactions and assist with cash flow management

Process invoices, remittances, direct debits and standing orders

Monitor accounts payable and receivable

Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies

Assist with VAT returns

Support the wider Finance team with general administrative duties

Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes

Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and other duties as required by the Finance Manager and Directors

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience working within an accounts or finance department

Experience using Xero or similar online accounting software

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Good organisational and time-management skills

A self-motivated and proactive approach

The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

A willingness to learn and develop within the role

What's on Offer?

Enhanced pension contributions
Six-monthly performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Regular team social events

Employee recognition and reward schemes

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Professional development and training opportunities

Why Join?

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a growing Finance function, with the scope to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities over time.

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds.

How to Apply

If you have previous experience in an accounts or finance role and are looking for your next opportunity in Bristol, we'd love to hear from you