Finance Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established manufacturing and distribution group as a Finance Assistant in a part-time, office-based role. Contribute to the finance function by preparing monthly accounts, managing finances, and ensuring compliance. Ideal for someone with AAT qualifications looking for a steady role with variety and growth potential.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or equivalent experience required.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Comfortable using Sage and confident with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations.
• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable with care.
• Submitting VAT returns and ensuring statutory compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Financial Reporting

Education

AAT Qualification or Equivalent

Tools

Sage

Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant
Location: Head Office - Office-based
Part-time | 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer
£31,200 FTE - potential increase after 6-month probation

I'm working with a well-established manufacturing and distribution group to recruit a thoughtful and reliable Finance Assistant. This is a part-time, office-based position (30 hours a week), ideal for someone who enjoys working with accuracy, structure, and purpose.

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day finance function and play a key role in shaping how things run behind the scenes. The role offers plenty of variety from producing monthly accounts to supporting budget planning and process improvements.

What you'll be doing:

• Preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations

• Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable with care and consistency

• Supporting the development of budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts

• Submitting VAT returns and ensuring statutory compliance

• Liaising with external accountants, auditors, and the parent company

• Maintaining strong financial controls and contributing to better ways of working

• Providing clear, well-presented financial insights to senior management

What you'll bring:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent experience)

• Comfortable using Sage and confident with Excel

• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports

• Knowledge of VAT rules and statutory requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Able to manage your own workload while working collaboratively

• A calm, practical, and team-oriented approach

This is a great fit for someone who values a steady, purposeful role and enjoys making a positive difference to how the finance function operates. If that sounds like you, I'd love to tell you more.

Apply below or drop me a message for a confidential chat.