Job Description
Job Title: Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover) Contract: Fixed-term, 15 months (Feb/March 2026 start) Salary: £26,500-£28,000 per annum, plus performance bonus Location: Central Bristol office (minimum two days per week) with flexible/remote working options Benefits: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), private medical insurance, life assurance Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (flexible working considered)
About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a renewable energy organisation, supporting finance operations within a growing and mission-driven business. The role provides broad exposure to day-to-day accounting in a collaborative, supportive team environment, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in finance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process purchase invoices, manage approvals, and assist with supplier onboarding, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment.
* Prepare bank postings and reconciliations across multiple entities, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
* Support month-end close processes, including journals (accruals, prepayments), intercompany postings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Prepare VAT working papers and returns, and assist with audit schedules and evidence for external auditors.
* Prepare sales invoices, allocate customer receipts, and support credit control follow-ups as required.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Experience within a finance team in a multi-entity/group environment.
* Familiarity with accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, journals, and basic month-end tasks.
* Basic understanding of VAT and related documentation.
* Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, Teams, SharePoint; experience with accounting software desirable.
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Team-oriented, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* AAT or equivalent accounting qualification is advantageous but not essential.