12 month contract Finance Assistant

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A company based near Southmead in Bristol is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting financial accounting services and day-to-day finance operations during the implementation of a new Finance System. Key responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, and liaising with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate will have a finance background and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options available

Parking on site

Friendly team to work with

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance background, ideally a minimum of 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Sales & Purchase ledger activities.
• Perform bank reconciliation and manage accounts in email inbox.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Finance Background

Job description

Description: 12 month fixed term contract Finance Assistant role

Your new company
Company based near Southmead in Bristol

Your new role

This business is looking for a Finance Administrator for a 12-month contract. Reporting to our Senior Accountant and Assistant Accountant, the role involves working closely with the Finance Assistant Team (Sales & Purchase Ledger). This position supports the effective delivery of financial accounting services and day-to-day finance operations during the design and implementation of a new Finance System, scheduled to go live in April 2026.

Key responsibilities:

This person will be responsible for Sales & Purchase ledger activities, including but not limited to:

• Coding and VAT rates (accounting review)
• Aged debtors/creditors review
• Supplier & Rent statement reconciliation
• Bank Reconciliation
• Investigating purchase & invoice queries
• Preparing BACS payments
• Credit card processing
• Journal posting
• Managing accounts in email inbox
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Purchase order processing

What you'll need to succeed

• Able to start immediately
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to work on own initiative
• Strong team player, willing to assist other team members
• Experience in a finance background, ideally a minimum of 1 year

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available
• Parking on site
• Friendly team to work with

What you need to do now

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