Finance Assistant – Growth, Perks & Xero in Bristol

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

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.