Finance Assistant; Maternity Cover

Base pay range

Thrive Renewables plc
Finance Assistant (Maternity Cover)
Fixed term - 15 months starting Feb/March 2026.
Salary: c. £26,500 - £28,000 depending on experience + performance bonus
Benefits: 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), private medical insurance, Life Assurance
Location: Central Bristol office at least two days per week with remote working options. Flexible working considered.
Hours: Our office hours are 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch but are flexible. This role is full time but flexible working is considered.

• Assist Financial Accountant in day-to-day accounting including processing purchase invoices, managing approvals and assisting supplier onboarding, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment.
• Prepare bank postings and reconciliations across multiple entities; investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support month-end close with journals (accruals, prepayments), intercompany postings/recharges, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Help produce VAT working papers and returns, and compile audit schedules and evidence for external auditors.
• Prepare sales invoices, allocate customer receipts, and action credit control follow-ups as needed.

• Experience working within a finance team within a group environment (multi-entity).
• Exposure to processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, journals and basic month-end tasks.
• Grasp of VAT basics and documentation.
• Systems savvy—some exposure to Sage 200 (or similar accounting software) is desirable; strong Excel/Teams/SharePoint skills are essential.
• AAT or similar qualification is a plus but not required.
• Organised and accurate with great attention to detail.
• Enjoy working with people and being part of a team.

This role reports to the Head of Financial Operations. You will work closely with the Financial Accountant and Finance Manager prior to maternity leave starting.

Please send a CV and covering letter.

Thrive is an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from global majority candidates.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 January 2026, interviews week beginning 19 January 2026.