Job type
TemporaryLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£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.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
