Finance Assistant

Morgan McKinley (South West); West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 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 reward Schems

Free on-site parking

Casual dress code

Professional development and training

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) in Bristol is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its expanding Finance team. You will support the sales and purchase ledgers, raise invoices and process payments, liaising with colleagues, suppliers and customers to maintain efficient day-to-day finances.

The role suits someone with prior accounts experience and a proactive approach, capable of handling multiple priorities in a busy environment. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

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.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

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.