Accounts Assistant

• Annual Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on experience
• Location: East Bristol
• Job Type: Full-time, Office-based

Join a leading UK manufacturer as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the finance function of a well-respected manufacturing business, ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting the smooth operation of the company.

Day-to-day of the role:

Purchase Ledger

• Process purchase invoices, including matching, batching, and coding.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Support weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Manage supplier queries professionally and promptly.

Sales Ledger

• Raise customer invoices and credit notes.
• Post and allocate customer receipts.
• Assist with credit control as needed.

Finance Administration

• Complete daily bank reconciliations.
• Process staff expenses.
• Support month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and files.
• Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation.

General Administration

• Prepare sales order quotes and raise purchase orders as directed.
• Support with sales invoices and export paperwork.
• Provide general administrative support to various business areas as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formulas.
• Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proactive, organised, and reliable approach.
• Desirable: AAT study or interest, experience in a manufacturing environment, and familiarity with multi-currency transactions.

Benefits:

• Profit-related bonus scheme.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunity to join a stable, long-established UK manufacturer with a global reach.
• Exposure to a varied finance role within a busy manufacturing environment.

If you’re an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a stable role where you can become an important part of a close-knit finance team, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.