Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant- Competitive Salary + Benefits- Bristol (Full or Part time) The Role Are you confident working with Xero, handling payroll and keeping financial records accurate? Looking for a Finance Assistant role where your work directly impacts exciting, high-profile projects? We’re seeking a detail-focused Finance Assistant to support our Financial Controller and help keep our finances running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of day-to-day financial operations, assisting with reporting, payroll and other key processes while ensuring every project remains profitable. Your input will make a real difference, and there’s plenty of opportunity to develop your skills. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys taking ownership and wants to be part of a creative, fast-paced environment. Ready to take the next step in your career in a creative and fast-moving business? Apply now and become part of something exciting. Key Responsibilities: Run monthly payroll for 26+ employees Manage freelancer invoicing Maintain accurate records using Xero Process purchase invoices and receipts Reconcile company cards and carry out internal checks Raise sales invoices and monitor accounts receivable Handle credit control, including chasing outstanding payments Liaise with client finance teams Reconcile multiple accounts in Xero Assist with month-end processes Support financial tracking across projects The Company Magic Number is an award-winning brand activation and event production agency. We create large-scale, memorable experiences for some of the world’s biggest brands. From festival activations to immersive pop-ups, everything is designed and built in our 32,000 sq ft Bristol space. It’s a creative, hands-on environment where no two days are the same. The Benefits 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Extra holiday with length of service Paid Christmas shutdown Pension contributions Social events and team days Gym membership contribution Flexible hours (after probation) 1 day working from home (after probation) Festival tickets where available The Person We’re looking for a Finance Assistant who is organised, proactive and confident working with numbers. You’ll need: 2+ years’ experience in a similar role Strong working knowledge of Xero Payroll experience (SAGE or Xero preferred) Good understanding of credit control Experience supporting month-end Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) High attention to detail Confidence working independently Working towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA is expected