Finance Assistant in Bristol - Morgan McKinley

Job Title: Accounts/Finance Assistant

Location: Bristol
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £13-£15 per hour

Temporary 3-6 months, with a potential to go to permanent.

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts/Finance Assistant to join our finance team. The role will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, processing payroll, and supporting month-end reporting through journal entries and bookkeeping tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in accounting fundamentals who wants to grow their skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable and receivable.

• Process payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory requirements.

• Reconcile bank statements and ledgers regularly.

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.

• Support the finance team with ad-hoc reports and financial queries.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and statutory regulations.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with bookkeeping and accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).

• Experience in payroll processing.

• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

• Understanding of journal entries and basic accounting principles.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• AAT qualification or studying towards an accounting qualification is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized and methodical.

• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners.

• Trustworthy with confidential financial information.

• Proactive, flexible, and willing to learn.