Accounts Assistant

Pertemps; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a junior Accounts Assistant in Bristol City Centre for a 3-month temporary contract. The role involves supporting the accounts payable team, performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and matching invoices. Ideal candidates will have basic accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and experience in finance. Pay rate ranges from £13 to £15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a junior accounts/finance role.
• Familiarity with AP processes and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly reconciliations of manual GRNI codes.
• Prepare and post journals to clear other creditors.
• Liaise with team members to adjust accruals.
• Match supplier invoices to GL codes.
• Assist with general AP and finance tasks.

Skills

Basic accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Excel

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Pay rate: £13 - £15 per hour
Location: Bristol City Centre
Duration: 3 Months (temporary contract)

Our client are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented temporary accounts assistant to support the accounts payable and finance team for a 3-month period. This junior-level role is ideal for someone with basic accounts experience and a good understanding of general ledger coding and accruals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform weekly reconciliations of manual GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) codes.
• Prepare and post journals to clear other creditors upon invoice receipt.
• Liaise with team members to manually adjust accruals for development, IT capex, and capex-related items.
• Match supplier invoices to appropriate GL codes.
• Assist with general AP and finance-related tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Basic accounting knowledge or prior experience in a junior accounts/finance role.
• Familiarity with AP processes and journal entries.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members across departments.

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