Finance Assistant

  • Emersons Green – Office-based
  • Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Finance Assistant with exceptional technical / IT skills to work alongside the Finance Manager for a rapidly expanding company in Bristol.

This is a critical role due to record levels of business growth, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will develop the role and the finance processes / systems further.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day “engine room” of the business’s finances while working closely with all areas of the business to understand relationships with suppliers and customers.

A key priority for this role is the modernisation of the finance workflows through improved system integration and the adoption of automation tools.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Processing

  • Full responsibility for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accurate coding and matching
  • Reconciling supplier invoices to services provided, analysing large data sets
  • Querying supplier invoices to ensure accuracy before payment
  • Perform bank reconciliations and expenses payments

Credit Control and Customer Management

  • Following credit control process to encourage customers to make timely payment
  • Sending out reminders and follow up emails / calls
  • Placing accounts on stop when necessary, working with the customer service team to ensure resolution

System Integration and Process Modernisation

  • Manage and optimise the integration between the in-house CRM system, and newly embedded SAGE 200 accounting software to ensure seamless data flow and accuracy

Trial Balance and Reporting

  • Assist with the General Ledger, month-end journals, accruals, and depreciation
  • Provide accurate reporting information to the Finance Manager and Directors

Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Proven experience in an accounts role, ideally gained within an SME organisation within a service led industry
  • Technical Ability: Strong attention to detail gained within a high-volume transaction processing role
  • Qualifications: Ideally AAT level 3 or similar
  • System knowledge: Advanced Microsoft Excel and Sage 200 skills are essential
  • Innovation: A forward-thinking mindset with an interest in utilising technology to streamline financial workflows
  • Reliability: Dependable, professional, and seeking a long-term, stable position

Benefits & Working Arrangements

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and birthday day off
  • Accessible on-site parking
  • Healthcare scheme

If you're looking for the next step in your career and can bring real energy and pace to a busy role, please get in touch.