Finance Assistant Job at Streets Chartered Accountants (Bristol)

Finance Assistant

Streets Chartered Accountants

Location:
United Kingdom , Bristol

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

ViFi is a modern outsourced finance team acting as a full internal finance department for growing businesses across the UK - part of the Streets group (Top 40 firm). We support business owners with far more than bookkeeping — we handle the day-to-day finance function, provide management reporting, and help clients make better commercial decisions. This means working closely with suppliers, customers, and operational teams, not just “doing the numbers”. This role suits someone from practice or industry who enjoys variety and being closer to how businesses actually operate. As a Finance Assistant, you’ll be part of the ViFi delivery team, supporting multiple clients and helping run their day-to-day finance function. This is a hands-on, varied role with real responsibility and clear development opportunities.

Job Responsibility:

Processing and maintaining accurate bookkeeping in Xero
Assisting with VAT returns and reconciliations
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
Posting payroll journals and maintaining control accounts
Managing client finance inboxes (Accounts@ emails)
Dealing directly with suppliers and resolving queries
Making supplier payments and supporting payment runs
Dealing with customers regarding invoices and queries
Supporting credit control and cash collection
Responding to day-to-day client finance queries
Assisting with cashflow tracking and basic forecasting
Supporting improvements in processes, systems, and controls

Requirements:

AAT Level 4 (will consider Level 3, studying for Level 4)
Experience in a finance assistant / accounts assistant role
Strong understanding of bookkeeping, double-entry, and reconciliations
Experience using Xero (or similar cloud accounting software)
Confidence communicating with suppliers, customers, and clients
Good organisation skills and attention to detail

Nice to have:

Ability to develop trusting relationships with clients and colleagues, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and genuine care
Forward-thinking approach, keen to challenge the norm and suggest improvements that deliver smarter outcomes
Confidence in owning your work, taking responsibility for quality and accuracy while escalating issues appropriately
Collaborative mindset, contributing to a supportive team culture and sharing knowledge to help colleagues succeed
Desire to support growth, actively building technical expertise while also mentoring more junior team members where appropriate
Organised and proactive, able to manage workloads independently while balancing multiple client commitments
Clear communicator, able to present financial information in a way that builds understanding and trust
Resilient and adaptable, maintaining focus and professionalism when faced with challenges or deadlines
Strong sense of commitment to clients, acting as a dependable part of their extended team and invested in their success

What we offer:

Training Package and Learning opportunities
28 days holiday (inclusive of BH) plus 1 day added for each year of service (max 5 days)
Birthday day off every year
4pm finish on a Friday
Staff parties and events
Streets social events
Free parking
Monthly staff treat day in the office
Workplace pension
Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
Supportive and collaborative environment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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