Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Location: Bristol (Blended office and home working) Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Salary: 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.