Full job descriptionFinance 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.