Finance Operations Lead
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Temporary | Full-time
Pay Rate: £16 – £21 per hour – based on experience
Work Style: Hybrid work available. Flexible start and finish times
About the company
A growing organisation in the professional services sector is seeking a Finance Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day financial processes and support strategic financial planning. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with broad finance experience, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive mindset.The business is entering a growth phase, with evolving systems and increasing operational complexity. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping financial workflows and supporting cross-functional teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee daily finance activities, including invoicing, bill processing, payment runs, and reconciliations.
Ensure VAT compliance and accurate returns
Maintain banking, credit card, and petty cash records
Produce weekly, monthly and annual financial reports
Support management accounting with timely and accurate data
Monitor cash flow and forecast liabilities
Review budgets and financial plans, providing updates to stakeholders
Assist project teams with financial tracking and job costings
Authorise expenditure in line with business needs
Collaborate across departments to support operational goals
Manage purchasing invoicing
Liaise with external accountants to ensure statutory compliance
Team contribution: support ad hoc tasks and contribute to a collaborative finance cultureIdeal Candidate:
Proven experience in finance operations or accountancy
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Comfortable managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
Proactive and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness
Skilled communicator with the ability to work across teams
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