Finance Assistant- Competitive Salary + Benefits- Bristol (Full or Part time)
The Role
Are you confident working with Xero, handling payroll and keeping financial records accurate? Looking for a Finance Assistant role where your work directly impacts exciting, high-profile projects?
We’re seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to support our Financial Controller and help keep our finances running smoothly.
In this role, you’ll be at the heart of day-to-day financial operations, assisting with reporting, payroll and other key processes while ensuring every project remains profitable. Your input will make a real difference, and there’s plenty of opportunity to develop your skills.
It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys taking ownership and wants to be part of a creative, fast-paced environment.
Ready to take the next step in your career in a creative and fast-moving business? Apply now and become part of something exciting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Run monthly payroll for 26+ employees
* Manage freelancer invoicing
* Maintain accurate records using Xero
* Process purchase invoices and receipts
* Reconcile company cards and carry out internal checks
* Raise sales invoices and monitor accounts receivable
* Handle credit control, including chasing outstanding payments
* Liaise with client finance teams
* Reconcile multiple accounts in Xero
* Assist with month-end processes
* Support financial tracking across projects
The Company
Magic Number is an award-winning brand activation and event production agency. We create large-scale, memorable experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands.
From festival activations to immersive pop-ups, everything is designed and built in our 32,000 sq ft Bristol space. It’s a creative, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.
The Benefits
* 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
* Extra holiday with length of service
* Paid Christmas shutdown
* Pension contributions
* Social events and team days
* Gym membership contribution
* Flexible hours (after probation)
* 1 day working from home (after probation)
* Festival tickets where available
The Person
We’re looking for a Finance Assistant who is organised, proactive and confident working with numbers.
You’ll need:
* 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
* Strong working knowledge of Xero
* Payroll experience (SAGE or Xero preferred)
* Good understanding of credit control
* Experience supporting month-end
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
* High attention to detail
* Confidence working independently
Working towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA is expected.