Finance Assistant
- Field: Accountancy & Bookkeeping
- Deadline: 2026-03-08 04:03
- Bristol
Location: Bristol
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £13-£15 per hour
Temporary 3-6 months, with a potential to go to permanent.
About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts/Finance Assistant to join our finance team. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, and supporting month-end reporting through journal entries and bookkeeping tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in accounting fundamentals who wants to grow their skills in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable.
Process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.
Reconcile bank statements and ledgers regularly.
Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
Support the finance team with ad-hoc reports and financial queries.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and statutory regulations.
Skills & Qualifications:
Experience with bookkeeping and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
Experience in payroll processing.
Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
Understanding of journal entries and basic accounting principles.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification is desirable.
Personal Attributes:
Highly organized and methodical.
Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners.
Trustworthy with confidential financial information.
Proactive, flexible, and willing to learn
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