Details:
- Salary: £29,000 - 32,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bristol
- Date: 6 hours ago
Description:
Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger Clerk
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Assistant to support a busy finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and collaborating across teams.
You'll play a key role in ensuring financial processes run smoothly, maintaining accuracy, and delivering excellent service to stakeholders and suppliers - particularly across complex Accounts Payable (AP) processes and multi-currency transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier invoices (PO and non-PO) accurately and in a timely manner
Investigate and resolve complex AP queries, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Manage multi-currency transactions, ensuring correct treatment of exchange rates and accurate postings
Support supplier statement reconciliations and highlight discrepancies
Manage company credit card transactions and ensure compliance with policies
Act as first-line support for expense system queries (including user setup and guidance)
Process supplier payments, direct debits, and receipts
Perform general ledger reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records
Handle finance-related queries and escalate where necessary
Maintain a high level of accuracy in all data input and financial records
What We're Looking For
✅ Teamwork & Collaboration
A strong team player who supports colleagues and shares knowledge
Builds positive relationships across the business
Proactive in helping others and resolving issues beyond own remit
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
✅ Communication & Engagement
Clear and professional communicator
Confident asking questions and clarifying information
Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive data
Able to explain processes and support users effectively
✅ Delivering Results
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Consistently produces accurate, high-quality work
Meets deadlines and manages workload effectively
Follows processes while remaining adaptable where needed
Why Apply?
Opportunity to develop your finance skills in a supportive environment
Exposure to complex AP processes and international/multi-currency work
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Clear opportunity to learn, grow, and add valueIf you're looking to build or develop your career in finance and enjoy working in a hands-on, detail-focused role, we'd love to hear from you