Accounts Assistant

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Bristol; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in Central Bristol is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to support the finance team over a 2-3 month period. This role involves key responsibilities in purchase and sales ledger management, bank reconciliations, and month-end financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and strong attention to detail, with the position being predominantly office-based but offering some flexibility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar finance support role.
• Strong understanding of purchase and sales ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bank reconciliations and manage purchase ledger tasks.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting and respond to supplier queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Temporary Finance Assistant - Central Bristol

Central Bristol | Duration: 2-3 Months | Working Pattern: Predominantly Office-Based (Some Hybrid Flexibility)

A well-established organisation based in Central Bristol is seeking a Temporary Finance Assistant to support the finance team over a 2-3 month period. This is a key role, providing essential support to the Financial Controller, with a focus on both purchase and sales ledger duties, as well as month-end reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bank reconciliations
• Manage the purchase ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices with appropriate documentation
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Respond to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Oversee the sales ledger, including invoice generation and chasing outstanding payments
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Assist with month-end financial reporting, including account reconciliations, accruals, and prepayment analysis

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in a similar finance support role
• Strong understanding of both purchase and sales ledger processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Additional Details:

• Central Bristol location
• Predominantly office-based with potential for hybrid working
• Immediate start desirable