Finance Assistant

Robert Half Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Finance Assistant for a manufacturing business in Bristol. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing invoices, and supporting VAT returns. The ideal candidate has previous finance experience, is proficient in Excel, and can handle multiple deadlines. This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring on-site work at least 3 days a week, contributing to a dynamic finance team focused on process improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a finance position, ideally within a SME environment.
• Confident working on both sides of the ledger.
• A proactive and organised individual, able to manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing both sides of the ledger - purchase and sales.
• Processing invoices, expenses, and credit notes.
• Supporting bank reconciliations and month-end close.
• Supporting payroll and VAT returns.
• Preparing financial reports.
• Assisting with ad hoc tasks and process improvements.

Skills

Experience in finance position

Proficiency in MS Excel

Organizational skills

Ability to manage workload

Tools

Accounting tools

Job description

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a manufacturing business in North Bristol on the recruitment of a full‑time and permanent Finance Assistant to join the team.

Joining a UK Finance team, who are part of a larger international group, you will play a pivotal role in supporting in a local environment with the backing of a global business.

Our client adopts a hybrid working model, which will require you on site for a minimum of 3 days per week. The working hours are 8:30am to 4:45pm but this can also be discussed if flexibility is needed.

Responsibilities

• Managing both sides of the ledger - purchase and sales.
• Processing invoices, expenses, and credit notes.
• Supporting with bank reconciliations and assisting the Finance team with month‑end close.
• Supporting with payroll and VAT returns.
• Preparing financial reports.
• Assisting the wider Finance team with ad hoc tasks and process improvements.

Your Profile

• Previous experience working in a finance position, ideally within a SME environment.
• Confident working on both sides of the ledger.
• Comfortable with the MS Suite particularly Excel and accounting tools.
• A proactive and organised individual, able to manage a busy workload of varying deadlines.

In return, the successful cand...