Accounts Assistant

Element Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services business in central Bristol is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to develop a finance career in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, processing accounts payable, and conducting reconciliations. Ideal candidates will have an AAT qualification (or be studying) and strong Excel skills. Interested individuals should apply online or email for more info.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or currently studying.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative attitude with the confidence to communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Conduct regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Provide administrative and financial support.
• Raise, receive, and monitor purchase orders.
• Support accounts payable processes.
• Perform supplier reconciliations to identify missing invoices.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Proficiency with Excel

Education

AAT qualification or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Financial software systems

Job description

Element Recruitment is working with a highly respected professional services business based in central Bristol who are looking to add an Accounts Assistant to their growing finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of financial processes, working closely with a collaborative team that values accuracy, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable ledgers.
• Conduct regular bank and credit card reconciliations, assisting with cash management.
• Provide administrative and financial support, including data entry and filing.
• Raise, receive, and monitor purchase orders.
• Support accounts payable processes, managing expenses and supplier queries.
• Complete and maintain project-related expense records on internal systems.
• Perform supplier reconciliations to identify missing invoices or payments.
• Set up new vendor accounts and ensure accurate information.
• Assist with ad-hoc finance projects and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

You will have

• AAT qualification (or currently studying), OR equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial software systems.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A collaborative attitude with the confidence to communicate across teams.

If this role sounds of interest, please click APPLY or email [e-mail]