12 month contract Finance Assistant

Hays; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bristol. This role is pivotal in supporting financial accounting services during the implementation of a new Finance System. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and detail-oriented, ready to collaborate with a friendly team. You will engage in various tasks, from bank reconciliations to liaising with suppliers, ensuring smooth financial operations. If you’re looking for a dynamic environment with flexible working options, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Parking on site

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance background, ideally at least 1 year.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coding and VAT rates accounting review.
• Supplier & Rent statement reconciliation.
• Preparing BACS payments and journal posting.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

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:

• 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 at least 1 year

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available
• Parking on site
• Friendly team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date CV, or call us. If this job isn't quite right but you're seeking a new position, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.