Job title: Finance Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £30,000.00
Location: Bristol
Job published: 04/08/2025
Job ID: 46406
Contact name: Leo Hewett
Phone number: +441172130300
Contact email: leo@core3.co.uk

Job Description

Finance Assistant | Bristol

Core3 are delighted to partner with a growing and dynamic business to recruit a Finance Assistant opportunity in Bristol. £26,000–£30,000 + hybrid working + study support.

 

Why join our client?

Our client is a well-established and fast-moving organisation with a collaborative culture and strong growth trajectory. They operate with a real sense of ownership, pride and pace—making this an ideal environment for someone who thrives in a hands-on, varied finance role. You’ll be part of a small but supportive team where your work will be valued and your development genuinely encouraged.

 

How you’ll make an impact

This Finance Assistant role offers fantastic exposure across the full transactional finance function, from sales invoicing to bank reconciliations. You’ll play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting wider reporting and control activities.

 

  • Raise and issue customer invoices and credit notes accurately and on time.

  • Manage customer payments and credit control, ensuring timely collections.

  • Issue monthly statements and maintain up-to-date customer records.

  • Support internal reporting through weekly and monthly sales summaries.

  • Maintain Excel cashbook and post entries into the accounting system (SAP).

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

  • Assist with external reporting requirements related to sales.

  • Support the Head of Finance with audit preparation.

  • Provide occasional assistance with purchase ledger tasks and other ad hoc duties.

 

 

Why our client is excited about you

You’re proactive, detail-focused, and enjoy working in a busy finance team. You bring strong Excel skills, a good grasp of finance systems, and ideally have some experience in sales ledger or general bookkeeping. Above all, you’re eager to learn and take ownership of your work.

 

  • Bookkeeping or transactional finance experience.

  • Confident with Microsoft Excel and comfortable using accounting software.

  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical, hands-on approach.

  • Positive attitude, with a willingness to get stuck in and support others.

  • Excellent time management and communication skills.

  • Self-starter who can work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

 

 

What you’ll get in return

This Finance Assistant role in Bristol offers a great opportunity to develop your career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Benefits include:

 

  • £26,000–£30,000 salary (depending on experience)

  • Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)

  • Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays

  • Opportunity to learn and grow in a varied finance role

 

 

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

 

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to joe@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. Go to www.core3.co.uk to see our full job listings.