Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
Up to £17/hr (DOE)
Interim Finance Assistant role Ready in Bristol City Centre!
Your new company
You will be joining a growing Bristol‑based organisation with an annual turnover typically ranging between £5 million and £25 million, supporting a small to mid‑sized finance team. The business manages regular financial cycles including daily transaction processing, weekly payment runs and month‑end activity across 10 to 20 balance sheet accounts, providing strong exposure to a broad range of finance operations. The company is entering a busy period due to increased operational activity and process improvement projects, creating a need for interim support within the finance team. They have a clear structure in place for onboarding temporary staff, allowing you to step in quickly and provide immediate value across transactional and month‑end tasks.
Your new role
- Processing purchase invoices and maintaining accurate coding and approvals
- Assisting with sales ledger tasks, including raising invoices and allocating payments
- Preparing and posting bank transactions, and completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Supporting month‑end activities such as journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assisting with supplier and customer queries and resolving discrepancies
- Updating financial records and maintaining accurate documentation
- Supporting preparation of VAT working papers and audit requests
- Assisting with credit card reconciliations and expense processing
- Providing general administrative and finance support as required
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or similar role
- Good understanding of basic accounting processes including AP, AR and reconciliations
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing
- Confident user of Excel and familiarity with finance systems
- Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a busy environment
- Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and suppliers
- A proactive, hands‑on approach suited to interim work
- AAT study or interest is desirable but not essential
What you'll get in return
- An immediate‑start interim opportunity within a supportive finance team
- Varied experience across transactional and month‑end work
- A competitive hourly rate aligned with the Bristol interim market
- Opportunity to develop your skills in a growing business
- Ability to make a real impact during a busy period
What you need to do now
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