Finance Administrator

Countex Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Job summary

Countex Limited in Bristol is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Administrator to support our growing FinOps team. You’ll handle bookkeeping, payroll, VAT submissions, and tax compliance while ensuring timely financial reporting for client accounts.

This role relies on accurate data entry in Xero, strong organisational skills, and teamwork to deliver high-quality service. Flexible Bristol-based hybrid work and progression opportunities available after probation.

Qualifications

• 1 year+ experience in finance administration, bookkeeping, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of supplier/invoice processing, expenses, and reconciliations.
• Experience with Xero or similar accounting software is preferred.
• Able to manage tasks accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, data entry and Xero reconciliations to maintain accurate records.
• Assist payroll and ensure statutory requirements are met.
• Manage supplier payments and ensure timely processing.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns per HMRC deadlines.
• Support tax compliance and statutory filings (e.g., P11Ds).

Skills

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Organised

Communication

Proactive

Team player

Tools

Xero

Job description

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week in our office at Future Space in Bristol

Countex Finance is a specialist outsourced finance and fractional CFO service, partnering with ambitious science and technology-led businesses to make finance a catalyst for growth. We provide a complete, scalable finance function — from core accounting, tax compliance, and financial controls through to forecasting, treasury management, investor relations, and strategic CFO support. Our collaborative and agile approach helps founders and SMEs reduce stress, save time, and build the financial infrastructure needed to scale with confidence.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Administrator to support our growing team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting the delivery of timely financial reporting. You’ll work with our FinOps team and senior staff on various client accounts to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and on time, providing a high level of service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, Data Entry & Xero Reconciliations: Maintain accurate financial records through timely and accurate data entry across all financial systems, including performing regular reconciliations in Xero
• Payroll Administration: Assist in preparing and processing payroll, ensuring all statutory requirements are met
• Supplier Payments: Manage supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on schedule
• VAT Submissions: Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements and deadlines
• Tax Compliance: Support general tax compliance including preparation of P11Ds and other statutory filings

About You

• At least 1 year of experience in a finance administrator, bookkeeping, finance assistant, or similar role
• Good practical understanding of supplier invoices, customer invoices, expenses, bank reconciliations and financial accounts
• Experience with accounting software e.g. Xero
• Organised and able to manage tasks accurately and on time in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player with good communication skills
• Proactive, reliable, and willing to take initiative

What We Offer

• Company pension & private medical insurance once probation is passed
• Flexible working arrangements (Bristol-based with remote flexibility)
• A collaborative, supportive environment focused on growth and development