Finance Assistant

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Six-monthly performance bonuses

Private medical insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Regular team social events

Employee recognition and rewards

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Professional development and training

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is recruiting a Finance Assistant for a Bristol-based professional services firm. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage the sales and purchase ledgers and support day-to-day financial operations.

You will work with Xero, liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers, and contribute to month-end processes while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance department.
• Experience using Xero or similar online accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and time-management.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers.
• Raise customer invoices accurately and promptly.
• Process supplier payments and staff expenses.
• Reconcile bank transactions and assist cash flow management.
• Process invoices, remittances, direct debits and standing orders.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Support wider Finance team with admin duties.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Experience in accounts/finance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Tools

Xero

Job description

About the Role

An established and growing professional services business based in Bristol is looking to welcome a Finance Assistant to its expanding Finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth, accurate and timely processing of financial transactions across both the sales and purchase ledgers.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous experience in an accounts or finance environment who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive and ambitious organisation.

You'll work with industry-standard accounting software, including Xero, and liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers to help maintain efficient day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the sales and purchase ledgers
• Raise customer invoices accurately and within agreed timescales
• Process supplier payments and staff expenses
• Reconcile bank transactions and assist with cash flow management
• Process invoices, remittances, direct debits and standing orders
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies
• Assist with VAT returns
• Support the wider Finance team with general administrative duties
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and other duties as required by the Finance Manager and Directors

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience working within an accounts or finance department
• Experience using Xero or similar online accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role

What's on Offer?

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Six-monthly performance bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Regular team social events
• Employee recognition and reward schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Professional development and training opportunities

Why Join?

You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a growing Finance function, with the scope to develop your skills and take on additional responsibilities over time.

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds.