Finance Assistant

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.

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