Accounts Assistant
*Annual Salary: £27,000 - £31,000
*Location: Bristol
*Job Type: Full-time
Join a stable, long-established UK manufacturer with a global reach as an Accounts Assistant. This role offers a supportive and friendly working environment where you can thrive while handling both purchase and sales ledgers, finance administration, and general office duties.
Day-to-day of the role:
Purchase Ledger
*Process purchase invoices by 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
*Perform daily bank reconciliations.
*Process staff expenses.
*Provide month-end support including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
*Maintain accurate financial records and files.
*Assist with VAT returns and audit preparation.
General Office Duties
*Cover various sections as needed daily.
*Prepare sales order quotes.
*Raise purchase orders as directed.
*Assist with sales invoices and export paperwork.
*Handle any other admin duties as directed.
Required Skills & Qualifications
*Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
*Strong attention to detail and high accuracy levels.
*Good working knowledge of accounting software (SYSPRO preferred but not essential).
*Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, Vlookup, formulas).
*Excellent communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.
*Proactive, organised, and reliable approach.
*Studying AAT or interested in starting is desirable.
*Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment is a plus.
*Familiarity with multi-currency transactions is advantageous.
Benefits
*A profit-related bonus scheme.
*Supportive and friendly working environment.
*Pension scheme.
*25 days holiday plus all bank holidays.
To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.