Finance Assistant

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + benefits

Location: Bristol

Duration: Permanent

The Opportunity

We’re working with a fast-growing, award-winning creative business. Known for delivering high-impact, large-scale experiences for globally recognised brands, this is a business that combines creativity with commercial delivery and they’re now looking to strengthen their finance function.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Finance Assistant who wants more than just processing. You’ll work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and play a key role in supporting the financial health and commercial performance of the business.

The Role

This isn’t a “sit in the corner and process invoices” type of role.

You’ll be embedded in the business, supporting project-level financial tracking, ensuring profitability across campaigns, and helping drive better financial visibility and control.

Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in:

• Running monthly payroll (c.25+ employees)
• Managing bookkeeping and reconciliations in Xero
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Supporting freelancer invoicing
• Credit control and managing aged debt
• Reconciling company cards and internal expenses
• Preparing customer statements and payment reminders
• Supporting month-end (accruals, prepayments, reconciliations)
• Liaising with clients and external stakeholders
• Assisting with cash flow and financial reporting

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in improving systems and processes, particularly around project profitability and financial tracking.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on but is also thinking about the bigger picture.

You’ll likely have:

• 1+ years’ experience in a Finance Assistant / Accounts role
• Active studies (or completion) in AAT
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Solid understanding of credit control and month-end processes
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage your own workload

Just as importantly, you’ll be:

• Confident communicating with stakeholders
• Organised and proactive
• Commercially aware (or keen to develop this)
• Ambitious, with a clear interest in progressing to Management Accountant level

What’s in It for You?

• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Pension contribution
• Flexible hybrid working (post-probation)
• Regular socials and team events
• Gym contribution
• Occasional perks tied to the nature of the business

Why This Role?

This is a great step for someone who wants to move beyond transactional finance and start building real commercial exposure.

You’ll be working in a fast-paced, creative environment where finance genuinely partners with the wider business, not just reports on it.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop, add value, and be part of something a bit different, this one is well worth a conversation.

Credit Controller

Rate: £150 - £180 per day (Umbrella Rate)

Location: Bath

Duration: Temp to Perm

The Opportunity 

We’re partnering with a growing, multi-entity business to find a hands-on Credit Controller who can take ownership of the sales ledger and play a key role in protecting cashflow.

This is initially a 2-month temporary assignment, but there’s a clear opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right person.

If you enjoy being at the sharp end of collections, building relationships, and making a visible impact on cash performance, this one’s worth a look.

The Role 

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the credit control function, ensuring debtor balances are tightly managed and cash is collected efficiently.

Expect a mix of proactive collections, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement, with plenty of autonomy to make the role your own.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the sales ledger and credit control process end-to-end
• Proactively chase outstanding debt via phone, email, and written communication
• Review aged debt reports, highlighting risks and recovery actions
• Allocate incoming cash accurately and in a timely manner
• Resolve customer queries and disputes, working cross-functionally where needed
• Monitor credit limits and payment terms, escalating concerns when appropriate
• Support invoicing accuracy and timely billing
• Contribute to month-end reporting on debtor positions and cash collection
• Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements to credit control processes

About You

You’ll likely be an experienced Credit Controller, comfortable managing your own ledger and confident dealing with customers at all levels.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, resilient, and results-driven
• Confident communicator and able to chase firmly but professionally
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently while supporting a wider finance team
• Systems-savvy, with solid Excel skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in a fast-paced or multi-entity environment
• Exposure to Xero
• Industry experience (e.g. construction or similar project-based environments)

Why Apply?

• Immediate start with quick impact potential
• Opportunity to turn a short-term role into something permanent
• Visible role within finance — your work directly impacts cashflow
• Supportive environment with scope to improve processes

Senior Financial Accountant

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Duration: Permanent

We’re working with a growing, multi-entity business looking to bring in a Senior Financial Accountant to strengthen their finance function. This is a business in growth mode, with multiple entities, increasing complexity, and a real need for someone who can own the numbers, tighten controls, and elevate reporting.

You’ll sit at the heart of the finance function, working closely with a high-calibre Head of Finance, taking responsibility for both management and statutory reporting, while helping shape processes as the business continues to scale. If you enjoy getting into the detail but also improving the bigger picture, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take ownership across the full financial accounting cycle, including:

• Leading the monthly management accounts process across multiple entities
• Owning balance sheet integrity – reconciliations, controls, and accuracy
• Managing intercompany transactions and ensuring timely settlements
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting tax/payment planning
• Supporting cashflow forecasting and wider financial insight
• Overseeing payroll processes

On the statutory side:

• Leading the year-end audit process, acting as key contact for auditors
• Preparing ETB (Extended Trial Balance) and supporting audit adjustments
• Delivering statutory accounts across group entities within deadlines
• Working closely with external advisors to ensure smooth, compliant reporting

Beyond the Numbers

This role isn’t just about reporting; it’s about progression and improvement:

• Driving process improvements and automation across finance
• Supporting systems enhancements and integrations (ERP / eCommerce / operational systems)
• Playing a key role in finance transformation initiatives
• Promoting strong financial governance and controls across the business
• Supporting and reviewing work within the wider finance team

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for someone technically strong, but also commercially aware:

• ACA / ACCA qualified
• 3-5+ years PQE in a fast-paced environment
• Strong background in financial accounting / audit / controllership
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102
• Confident working with senior stakeholders

Bonus points for:

• Experience improving systems or processes
• Exposure to ERP environments / finance transformation

The Person 

You’ll likely be:

• Detail-oriented but able to see the bigger picture
• Commercially minded and solutions-focused
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, regulated environment
• Someone who enjoys ownership, accountability, and improving things
• Collaborative, but confident enough to challenge where needed

Why This Role? 

• Genuine ownership of financial reporting across a group structure
• A business that’s evolving, not standing still
• Opportunity to shape processes and systems, not just follow them
• Strong leadership and a supportive finance environment
• Clear scope to add value beyond your job description

If this sounds like the kind of role where you can make an impact (not just tick boxes), let’s have a conversation.

Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 + benefits + long term incentive

Location: Bath (Hybrid Working)

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

About the Business

We’re supporting a growing, regional consultancy with the appointment of a Head of Finance to join their leadership team.

The firm is on a clear growth trajectory, underpinned by a strategic focus on profitability, pricing, and investment in technology and AI.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established business at a pivotal stage, helping to shape its next phase of development and long-term success.

About the Role

This is a newly-created, number one finance position, working closely with the leadership team.

The Head of Finance will lead the finance function day-to-day, while playing a key role in driving strategic decision-making across the firm.

Key areas of focus will include:

• Providing clear financial insight to support business strategy
• Leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Driving profitability improvements and strengthening pricing approaches
• Overseeing cashflow, working capital, and financial performance
• Leading strategic initiatives, including investment in technology and AI

This role offers a genuine blend of strategic influence and hands-on leadership, with the opportunity to shape both the finance function and broader business performance.

The role is based in Bath with hybrid working, alongside occasional travel to other offices.

About the Candidate

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with strong senior finance experience, within a professional services environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience operating at a senior level, with proven business partnering capabilities
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience supporting growth, profitability, and business transformation initiatives
• Confidence acting as a trusted adviser to leadership and partnership teams

Please feel free to apply or contact Giles directly for more information.

About The Business

We're supporting a fantastic, Bristol-based SME with the search for a new Financial Controller. The business sits at ~£10m revenue, and has experienced steady growth in recent years in particular.

Now undertaking a strategic shift in optimising a broad range of processes across the company, advancing their cross-departmental integrations, and tapping further into AI and the advantages it can bring to their industry.

About The Role

This is a number one finance position, reporting to the MD and Board.

The Financial Controller will assume responsibility for financial operations & controls, transactional finance processes, cashflow forecasting and budgeting.

The Financial Controller will play a leading role in increasing the commercial support available to the SLT and business department heads, developing the role into a future Head of Finance position.

The business is highly adoptive of hybrid working in central Bristol, ideally at a minimum of 2 days on site.

Salary range up to £70,000 plus fantastic benefits.

About The Candidate

Best suited to a fully qualified accountant eager to take on an SME number one finance role.

We're looking for either an existing number one making the step into a new challenge, or aspiring Finance Managers keen to progress their career in a supportive culture.

Your ability to be a trusted leader to the Board, showing confidence in delivering key reporting and presentations, will be highly advantageous.

Please apply, or contact Giles at Right Pear for more information.

Are you ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career?

Our client, a fast-growing independent tax practice, is expanding its Corporate Tax – M&A & Transactions team and looking for ambitious Managers and Assistant Managers to join their Bristol office. This is your chance to work on high-quality M&A, restructuring, and international projects while building your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on M&A, reorganisations, due diligence, demergers, and structuring.

• Manage a portfolio of corporate tax compliance and advisory work.

• Work directly with clients and intermediaries, becoming a trusted advisor.

• Develop your leadership skills by supporting and mentoring junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

• CTA / ACA (or equivalent) qualified (part-qualified considered for AM).

• 3+ years’ corporate tax experience (Assistant Manager) / 4+ years (Manager).

• Strong technical knowledge of corporate tax compliance and accounting (loss relief, corporate interest restrictions, deferred tax, CFCs, exceptional items).

• Great communication skills and a proactive approach.

• Alphatax experience is a plus but not essential.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary benchmarked against Big 4 (up to £80k depending on level)

• Flexible hybrid working

• Career progression in a fast-growing, ambitious firm

• Exposure to complex, high-value corporate transactions

Full-time preferred, but flexible arrangements will be considered. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and relevant UK tax experience.

Ready to accelerate your career in Corporate Tax M&A & Transactions? Apply now and be part of something exciting.