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