Accounts Assistant

Lorne Stewart Facilities; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK independent service business is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Bristol. The role involves managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and ensuring timely payments. Ideal candidates will have a good educational background, knowledge of book-keeping, and a proactive approach to work.

Benefits

25 days annual holidays plus 8 bank holidays

Company sick pay

Generous pension scheme & life cover

Annual bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

1 day working from home after 6 months

Study support

Qualifications

• Good general education, including English and Maths.
• Willingness to pursue AAT certification.
• Good understanding of basic book-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Purchase Ledger and set up Supplier Accounts.
• Match invoices to GRNs and Purchase Orders.
• Process payments to Suppliers via BACS.

Skills

Book-keeping

Ms Excel

Ms Word

Accounting Procedures

Commercial Awareness

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

GCSE/A level or equivalent

AAT (preferred)

Job description

Are you a passionate and experienced Accounts Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that will give you the platform to thrive? If so, look no further!

Accounts Assistant

Based at our office in Bristol

• Full time, permanent
• Up to £25,000 dependent on experience
  
  

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual holidays plus 8 days of bank holidays
• Company sick Pay
• Generous Pension scheme & Life cover
• Annual Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 1 day working from home – after the initial 6 months period
• Study support
  
  

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Lorne Stewart Facilities Services is a leading UK independent service business that provides workplace services and specialist technical skills, harnessed through our heritage in Facilities, Mechanical & Electrical engineering services.

Our mission is to simplify life for our clients by providing top-quality facility management solutions. Our constant investment in our people, processes, and systems has helped us achieve numerous prestigious awards for driving operational excellence in everything that we do.

Role Description

To provide an effective and efficient service within the Bristol Services Finance team.

Key Accountabilities

• General Maintenance of the Purchase Ledger – ( Setting up of Supplier Accounts etc )
• Matching of invoices on a daily basis to GRNs / Worksheets / Purchase Orders
• Daily posting of invoices and credit notes onto the Coins ERP system
• Daily & Monthly reconciliation of Supplier statements
• Daily raising of procurement orders for materials, plant hire, PPE tools etc.
• Distributing goods and PPE delivered into the office
• Processing and ensuring payments are made to Suppliers via BACS on a timely basis
• Dealing with Supplier queries and ensuring these are dealt with on a timely basis
• Liaising with Contract Managers to ensure invoices are approved on a timely basis
• To coordinate and assist daily with post distribution for the Finance/Operations teams.
• Filing and archiving
  
  

Qualifications/Skills

• A good general education, to GCSE/A level or equivalent, to include English and Maths.
• Preferably with or willing to do AAT
• Good knowledge and understanding of basic book-keeping
• Good knowledge and understanding of Ms Excel and Word
• General knowledge of Accounting Procedures and Approval Authorities
• Preferably with an experience of working within a Facilities Services or Construction industry and with a Knowledge of the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS).
• Must have confident and professional approach, with the ability to assist admin, management and clients with all levels of finance advice.
• Must be commercially aware, with the ability to identify risks to the business
• Must have a flexible attitude to working
• An efficient and accurate approach to work with an eye for detail
• Dependable and willing to work as part of a team, supporting and working with all functions.
• Ability to tackle both the mundane, challenging and interesting tasks with equal willingness and enthusiasm.
• Proactive and can work on own initiative.
  
  

If the above sounds like you, we'd love to learn even more about your credentials and what you could bring to the company. We invite you to submit an online application today!

How To Apply For The Role

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Accounts Administrator, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Finance Officer, Bookkeeper, Accounts Clerk, Junior Accountant, Ledger Assistant, Assistant Accountant