Accounts Assistant

Hays PLC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is seeking an Accounts Assistant to play a vital role in financial reporting and month-end processes. This position involves maintaining general ledger accounts, processing journals, and ensuring SOX compliance within a collaborative finance team. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt to deadlines.

Benefits

Parking

Study support

Career Progression

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• AAT qualification preferred.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong understanding of finance functions necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes and ensure accurate processing of journals.
• Conduct monthly ledger revaluations and reconciliations.
• Collaborate within the team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong understanding of shared service finance functions

Excellent verbal & written communication skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritise tasks

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant required for a Bristol based business

Your new company

Bristol based employer dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and high-quality materials that enhance product protection and consumer convenience. This company operates across multiple sectors, providing advanced solutions that meets the demands of multiple industries.

Your new role
Are you a meticulous finance professional with a knack for maintaining precise general ledger accounts? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are seeking a reliable and committed individual. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting through robust month-end account closing activities, reconciliations, and journal entries.
Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting month-end processes as a key player
• Accurate and timely processing of journals
• Conducting monthly ledger revaluations
• Completing control account and balance reconciliations
• Managing monthly prepayment and accrual journals
• Uploading monthly exchange rates
• Inputting payroll journals
• Investigating and processing site recharges
• Posting journals and raising invoices as required
• Ensuring adherence to internal controls & SOX compliance
• Providing a high level of customer service
• Collaborating with teams within the team to meet deadlines
• Covering additional GL duties as necessary

What you'll need to succeed

• AAT qualification (desirable)
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong understanding of shared service finance functions
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic with high attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload efficiently
• Work flexibility to meet month-end and year-end reporting deadlines

What you'll get in return

• Parking
• Study support
• Career Progression

What you need to do now

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• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits