Interim Accounts Assistant (3 months temp)

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Bristol
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £14 - £18/hr (DOE)

Strengthen a Finance Team as an Accounts Assistant - 3 month temporary role

Your new company

We are supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Bristol with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant to strengthen their finance team during a period of increased workload and ongoing projects.
This is a broad and hands-on role, offering exposure across transactional finance, with the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the team and develop existing skills within a structured environment.

Your new role

You will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities including:
  • Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
  • Supporting bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assisting with month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
  • Managing and resolving supplier and customer queries
  • Supporting cash allocation and payment processing
  • Maintaining accurate financial records within the finance system
  • Working collaboratively with wider teams to ensure smooth financial operations

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered, you must have:
  • A minimum of AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
  • Exposure to reconciliations and transactional finance processes
  • Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups, basic data manipulation)
  • Experience using a finance system (Sage, Xero, SAP, Dynamics or similar)
  • A proactive attitude and ability to work independently when required
  • Availability to start immediately or within 1 week

This role would be great for

  • AAT Level 3 (or studying) candidates looking to build on existing experience
  • Accounts Assistants who enjoy variety across AP, AR and reconciliations
  • Individuals looking for a hands-on role with development opportunities
  • Immediately available candidates seeking a stable interim position

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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