Accounts assistant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing team in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career progression while managing the purchase ledger, reconciling bank accounts, and assisting with sales ledger tasks. You will be responsible for invoice processing, supplier relations, and ensuring accurate financial records. With a supportive work environment and a focus on employee development, this position is perfect for someone looking to enhance their accounting skills in a dynamic setting. Enjoy a stable work schedule and the convenience of free on-site parking while contributing to a thriving company.

Benefits

Free On-Site Parking

Accessible by Public Transport

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing purchase ledgers and reconciling accounts.
• Familiarity with financial software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger, including invoice processing and supplier queries.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain petty cash records.
• Assist in sales ledger maintenance and customer invoicing.

Skills

Purchase Ledger Management

Invoice Matching

Supplier Liaison

Financial Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Experience in Accounting

Tools

Pegasus Opera 3

Job description

Join a leading company as an Accounts Assistant, in Ashton, BS3! Our client continues to grow every year and is expanding their team with some excellent long-term career and progression opportunities available.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITY

Complete control of the Purchase Ledger.

• Matching invoices with delivery notes and internal purchase orders.
• Liaising with company buyer to resolve queries.
• Entering invoices (approx. 300 per month) onto financial system - Pegasus Opera 3.
• Preparing monthly payment run for all company suppliers - approx. 120 active each month.
• Liaising with and handling queries from suppliers.
• Entering and allocating payments to suppliers onto Opera.
• Reconciling balance due on Opera to statements received from suppliers.
• Filing supplier invoices.

HOURS and PAY

Working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am to 2.45pm on Friday.

The Pay is between £27,000 and £28,500 based on experience.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Bank accounts.

• Reconciling all bank accounts.
• Control of Petty Cash.

Employee Time Recording

• Maintenance of Annual Leave records for all Company staff.
• Download and reporting from employee time recording software.
• Annotating where employee has taken annual leave; sickness; out of office.
• Annotating where employee has arrived late and left early.
• Maintenance of personnel records and GDPR compliance.

Assisting in the maintenance of the Sales Ledger.

• Emailing sales invoices to customers.
• Uploading sales invoices onto customer dedicated EDI systems.
• Uploading sales invoices to bank.
• Entering and allocating receipts from customers onto financial software.
• Reconciling balance due on Opera to statements received from customers.
• Emailing payment reminders to customers.
• Liaising with company sales team to resolve customer sales queries.

You should have relevant experience and be familiar with Microsoft Office.

The site is easily accessible by Public Transport and Local Train Services and has free on-site parking!

If this position is of interest to you, click apply now and we'll be in touch!

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