Finance Assistant

Finance AssistantLocation: Bristol (Blended office and home working)Job Type: Permanent, Full-timeSalary: Competitive

We are working with a professional services firm with a strong reputation and a progressive approach. They are looking for a Finance Assistant to join an established finance team, supporting a range of core finance activities across the business.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Support the day-to-day finance operations, including invoicing, processing purchase and sales ledger transactions, handling write-offs, transfers, and other finance administration tasks as required.
• Assist with billing and e-billing processes, ensuring invoices are raised and submitted accurately and in line with agreed timescales, including use of client portals where required.
• Maintain and manage Work in Progress (WIP) and debtor balances, supporting the team to ensure timely billing and cash collection aligned with client expectations.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and wider team to identify opportunities to improve finance processes and ensure consistent practices across the business.
• Ensure all finance activities comply with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and client-specific guidelines.
• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations and reporting where required.
• Actively engage in learning and development, with regular reviews of skills and performance objectives alongside your line manager.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar finance administration role, ideally within a professional services environment.
• Exposure to billing, WIP, purchase ledger, or sales ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and ownership of tasks.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Confident using MS Office and able to learn and adapt to new finance systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Season ticket loan
• Family-friendly policies
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee discounts and benefit schemes

To apply for the Finance Assistant position, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.