Accounts / Finance Assistant

Autograph Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Finance/Accounts Assistant to join their collaborative finance team. The role involves managing payment runs, VAT compliance, and month-end processes, primarily using Xero. Ideal candidates are AAT qualified or QBE with strong finance experience, looking for a supportive environment and varied workload. This position offers career progression within a diverse portfolio of clients.

Benefits

Study support if required

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in transactional and month-end finance processes.
• Strong finance experience or QBE.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payment runs.
• Support with VAT returns and compliance.
• Handle month-end processes including journals and reconciliations.
• Manage prepayments and accruals.
• Use Xero for day-to-day accounting.

Skills

Experience in transactional finance processes

Knowledge of Xero

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance/Accounts Assistant

Position: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: c£28k + study support if required

Join a Collaborative, centralised finance function supporting diverse clients

A well‑structured finance team, working with a portfolio of fast‑growing SMEs including tech startups, fashion brands and charities, is looking to add a Finance Assistant to their hybrid team. This role supports a team of Financial Controllers and Business Partners, offering a clear progression path and exposure to a variety of industries.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience in transactional and month‑end finance processes, ideally with knowledge of Xero, looking to develop within a forward‑thinking and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly payment runs
• Support with VAT returns and compliance
• Handle month‑end processes including journals, reconciliations and reporting
• Manage prepayments and accruals
• Use Xero for day‑to‑day accounting
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and support multiple client accounts

Candidate Profile

• AAT qualified, working towards, or QBE with strong finance experience
• Confident using Xero or similar cloud‑based software
• Good understanding of core accounting principles including VAT, prepayments and month‑end
• Comfortable working in a centralised team environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, problem‑solving mindset

Apply Now

If you're an experienced finance assistant looking for a supportive team and varied workload across exciting clients, we d love to hear from you. CVs are being reviewed on an ongoing basis.