Finance Assistant

Pertemps Bristol Commercial; Wick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension contributions

Six-monthly performance bonuses

29 days holiday incl. birthday off

Private medical and dental insurance

Health and wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Company events and team socials

Training and professional development

Job summary

Pertemps Bristol Commercial is seeking a Finance Assistant in Wick on a permanent, full-time basis. The role offers £27,000–£30,000 depending on experience and a Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift with flexible start times (8:00, 8:30 or 9:00).

Ideal candidates have around two years’ finance experience or fewer, with responsibilities including processing high volumes of invoices and ensuring accuracy in a fast-paced environment. On-site role with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Around two years’ finance experience or less, ideally.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices or similar data.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Raise customer invoices and process supplier payments.
• Process staff expenses, remittances and direct debits.
• Reconcile bank transactions and monitor cash flow.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT returns and general finance administration.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Skills

Finance experience

High invoice volume

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Xero

Tools

Xero

Job description

This Finance Assistant role in Wick offers a permanent, full-time contract with a salary of £27,000 to £30,000, dependent on experience. Working Monday to Friday across eight-hour shifts, the successful candidate can choose a flexible start time of 8:00am, 8:30am or 9:00am. Suited to someone early in their finance career, ideally with around two years' experience or fewer, the position centres on processing high volumes of invoices or similar administrative tasks. Accuracy, speed and strong attention to detail are essential, alongside the ability to grasp responsibilities quickly and contribute positively. This opening provides genuine scope to develop professionally within a supportive accounting function.

Finance Assistant Location: Keynsham Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts with a flexible start time of 8:00am, 8:30am or 9:00am.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Raise customer invoices and process supplier payments.
• Process staff expenses, remittances and direct debits.
• Reconcile bank transactions and monitor cash flow.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT returns and general finance administration.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Skills and Experience

• Around two years’ finance experience or less, ideally.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices or similar data.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to get up to speed quickly.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,000.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Six-monthly performance bonuses.
• 29 days’ holiday, including bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company events and team socials.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.