Finance Assistant

Streets LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern finance service firm in Bristol is seeking a Finance Assistant to support multiple clients in their daily finance functions. This hands-on role involves bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client communication. Candidates should have AAT Level 4 (or be studying for it) and experience in a finance assistant role. The position offers a supportive environment with training opportunities, 28 days holiday, and a collaborative culture focused on professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus extra days for service

Birthday day off

4pm finish on Fridays

Employee benefits scheme

Free parking

Training Package and Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance assistant/account assistant role.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry, and reconciliations.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Processing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping in Xero.
• Assisting with VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation.
• Managing client finance inboxes and resolving queries.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Double-entry accounting

Communication with clients

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4 (considering Level 3)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance Assistant

Bristol

Office-Based

ViFi is a modern outsourced finance team acting as a full internal finance department for growing businesses across the UK - part of the Streets group (Top 40 firm). We support business owners with far more than bookkeeping — we handle the day‑to‑day finance function, provide management reporting, and help clients make better commercial decisions. This means working closely with suppliers, customers, and operational teams, not just “doing the numbers”.

This role suits someone from practice or industry who enjoys variety and being closer to how businesses actually operate.

As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be part of the ViFi delivery team, supporting multiple clients and helping run their day‑to‑day finance function. This is a hands‑on, varied role with real responsibility and clear development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping in Xero
• Assisting with VAT returns and reconciliations
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
• Posting payroll journals and maintaining control accounts
• Managing client finance inboxes (Accounts@ emails)
• Dealing directly with suppliers and resolving queries
• Making supplier payments and supporting payment runs
• Dealing with customers regarding invoices and queries
• Supporting credit control and cash collection
• Responding to day‑to‑day client finance queries
• Assisting with cashflow tracking and basic forecasting
• Supporting improvements in processes, systems, and controls

About You

We’re open to candidates from industry or practice, as long as you have a solid finance foundation and the right mindset.

You’ll ideally have:

• AAT Level 4 (will consider Level 3, studying for Level 4)
• Experience in a finance assistant / accounts assistant role
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, double‑entry, and reconciliations
• Experience using Xero (or similar cloud accounting software)
• Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers, and clients
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail

What you’ll be like:

• Ability to develop trusting relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and genuine care.
• Forward‑thinking approach, keen to challenge the norm and suggest improvements that deliver smarter outcomes.
• Confidence in owning your work, taking responsibility for quality and accuracy while escalating issues appropriately.
• Collaborative mindset, contributing to a supportive team culture and sharing knowledge to help colleagues succeed.
• Desire to support growth, actively building technical expertise while also mentoring more junior team members where appropriate.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage workloads independently while balancing multiple client commitments.
• Clear communicator, able to present financial information in a way that builds understanding and trust.
• Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and professionalism when faced with challenges or deadlines.
• Strong sense of commitment to clients, acting as a dependable part of their extended team and invested in their success.

What we offer you:

• Training Package and Learning opportunities
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of BH) plus 1 day added for each year of service (max 5 days)
• Birthday day off every year
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Staff parties and events
• Streets social events
• Free parking
• Monthly staff treat day in the office
• Workplace pension
• Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Supportive and collaborative environment

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