Accounts Assistant

Perfect Placement; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Accounts Assistant to join their team in Bristol. This part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment with excellent prospects. You will play a crucial role in managing vehicle financial affairs, assisting with cash flow maximization, and ensuring the finance team operates smoothly. The position also includes a hybrid working arrangement after a probation period, allowing for flexibility. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow within a reputable organization.

Benefits

Access to full in-house and manufacturer-approved training

Workplace pension scheme

Life assurance

33 days of annual leave

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff purchase discounts

Access to 'Perks at Work' discount website

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying later stages with accounts experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong admin skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing vehicle financial affairs and cash flow.
• Ensure finance team operates efficiently within guidelines.

Skills

AAT qualification or studying later stages

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant required in Bristol on a 12-month part-time contract.

• Starting salary from £11.92 per hour.
• 22.5 hours per week.
• Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period.
• Fantastic career prospects with one of the top 25 "Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For."

Our client, a large franchise-approved car dealer group with sites across the UK, is currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their dealership in Bristol on a hybrid working contract for a 12-month part-time contract.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working as part of a friendly accounts and administration team, as an Accounts Assistant, you'll assist in the management and control of all aspects of vehicle financial affairs. You'll help maximise cash flow, return capital, and ensure the finance team works efficiently within approved guidelines.

To be eligible, our client is looking for applicants who are AAT qualified or studying later stages and have experience with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook). You'll have strong administrative skills and high attention to detail while handling sensitive and confidential information. With previous accounts experience as well as being numerate and literate, you could see your career take off this year.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as an Accounts Assistant, our client is offering:

• Starting salary from £11.92 per hour (negotiable pending experience).
• Access to full in-house and manufacturer-approved training.
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance.
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Various additional company benefits, including access to the "Perks at Work" discount website, a cycle-to-work scheme, and staff purchase discounts, amongst others.
• Ideally, working 22.5 hours per week (work rota is open to discussion).
• Hybrid working contract available after a 3-month probationary period.
• 12-month fixed-term contract.

If you are interested in hearing more about this Accounts Assistant job in the Bristol area, please contact Hamish Lowrie at Perfect Placement Today.