Senior Finance Assistant - Bristol/Hybrid

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to enhance their finance team in Bristol. This full-time hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to support the Income Manager in managing income-related activities, including invoicing and accounting processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial accounting, excellent Excel skills, and the ability to interpret financial data. With ongoing training and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for finance professionals looking to advance their careers while contributing to meaningful work that empowers individuals with different abilities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Contributory pension

Shopping discounts

Referral bonus

Access to wellbeing helplines

Qualifications

• Qualified to AAT Advanced Diploma or part-qualified in a chartered qualification.
• At least 2 years of relevant financial/management accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing documented procedures for the Income Manager.
• Contribute to the Revenue Team to achieve set objectives.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

AAT Advanced Diploma (Level 3)

Chartered Professional Qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Job Description

Package Description:

Are you a finance professional looking for a rewarding role?

We’re hiring a Senior Finance Assistant to join us at our head office in Aztec West, Bristol. This is a full-time hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the office.

In this role, you’ll assist the Income Manager in generating and accounting for all income-related activities at Brandon, including the conversion of invoices into cash.

You’ll help prepare the month and year-end management accounts for all main income accounting areas and transaction processing, including various invoicing types such as electronic call monitoring data, digital rostering data, and commissioned hours for Local Authorities. Invoicing also involves billing individuals for part contributions to support provided by Brandon.

We’re looking for:

• Qualified to AAT Advanced Diploma (Level 3) or above, or part-qualified in a chartered professional qualification, or qualified by experience with at least 2 years of relevant financial/management accounting experience.
• Knowledge of prepayments, accruals, and experience maintaining ledgers (cash book, bank reconciliations, sales ledger, credit control).
• Ability to interpret financial information and investigate variances.
• Enthusiastic, conscientious, and capable of working independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with finance colleagues, internal customers, and external contacts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good understanding and some experience with accounting software.
• Ideally, knowledge of voluntary sector accounting and Charity Commission reporting requirements.

Your responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing documented procedures for all areas required by the Income Manager (Revenue).
• Contribute to the Revenue Team, sharing responsibilities with other Senior Finance Assistants to achieve set objectives.
• Undertake credit control activities as directed by the Income Manager.
• Review and validate monthly imprest returns and prepare the corresponding journal entries in the accounting system.
• Support the Income Manager in collecting outstanding trade debts.
• Allocate cash against invoices and record transactions accurately.
• Coordinate with Local Authority finance teams to resolve payment issues promptly.

Benefits

1. Ongoing training and career development, including professional qualifications.
2. Contributory pension.
3. Shopping discounts, including Blue Light card, EE perks, and Costco membership.
4. Referral bonus for recommending a friend who joins us.
5. Access to wellbeing helplines and Health Cash Plan.

Closing date for applications is Sunday, 11th May 2025.

About Brandon

Brandon Trust works alongside people of different abilities to create opportunities and empower them to live the lives they choose.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.

Successful applicants will require a basic DBS check.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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