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