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Finance Assistant

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Finance Assistant
We’re working with a well-established construction and fit-out business looking to add a Finance Assistant to their team.
This is a great opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience in construction who wants to be part of a busy, well-structured finance function. You’ll be supporting the Head of Finance and working closely with operational teams, giving you real exposure to how finance links into live projects.
The role offers a good mix of routine and variety, with involvement across subcontractor accounts, compliance processes, and wider finance support. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy and organisation.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
  * Processing a high volume of supplier and subcontractor invoices
  * Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies
  * Managing invoice queries and chasing missing information
  * Supporting subcontractor processes, including valuations and retentions
  * Liaising with Project Managers and Quantity Surveyors to verify costs
  * Maintaining accurate supplier and subcontractor records
  * Supporting VAT processes, including Reverse Charge VAT
  * Assisting with monthly CIS submissions and related administration
  * Processing timesheets and reconciling company credit cards
About You
  * 2–3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger
  * Previous experience within construction or fit-out
  * Good understanding of CIS and Reverse Charge VAT
  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  * Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  * Confident using Excel and finance systems such as Xero
  * Proactive approach with the ability to manage your own workload
Company Profile
This business operates as a specialist construction and fit-out contractor, delivering projects across commercial office and technical environments. They have built a strong reputation for quality delivery and maintaining high standards across both operations and finance.
They offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with clear processes in place and a strong focus on accuracy and accountability.
What’s in it for you?
💰 Salary £30,000–£40,000
📈 Opportunity to develop within a growing finance team
🤝 Supportive and collaborative working environment
🧠 Exposure to a varied and fast-paced finance function
🏗️ Work on a range of commercial fit-out projects
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Sam Pain, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality

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