The Opportunity

We are supporting a growing Bristol-based organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to provide additional support during a busy period within the finance team. This is a hands-on role supporting both purchase and sales ledger activities, reconciliations and month-end processes.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative finance function and play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting throughout the contract period.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to purchase orders.
• Raising sales invoices and allocating customer receipts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Supporting credit control activities and debt collection.
• Processing employee expenses.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations and cashbook management.
• Supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and prepayments.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting audit requirements.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders regarding invoice approvals and payment queries.
• Assisting with process improvements and administrative support across the wider finance team.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Good Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience using ERP or finance systems.

Desirable

• AAT qualified or studying.
• Experience within a high-volume finance environment.

What you need to do now
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