Accounts Assistant

Sanderson; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment in Bristol is expanding its finance team and hiring an Accounts Assistant on a full-time permanent basis. You will support invoicing, credit control, timesheet reviews and client queries while contributing to accurate financial records.

The role offers training, progression and a competitive salary with annual bonus, within a collaborative environment of experienced finance professionals.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Pay & Bill/Finance Operations/Accounts/Payroll or transactional finance environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to in-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage client invoicing activities.
• Support credit control and debt collection activities.
• Review and validate timesheets and data.
• Manage contractor, client and colleague queries.
• Maintain accurate operational records and finance systems.
• Access and manage information through client portals.
• Ensure purchase orders and supporting records are maintained.
• Support Management Accountants with reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain spreadsheets and financial records.
• Contribute to finance operations and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Pay & Bill experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Excel

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Sanderson Recruitment – Full Time Permanent

Clifton, Whiteladies Road - Bristol

Job Summary

Due to the success and growth of our organisation, we are currently expanding our Finance team and recruiting for an Accounts Assistant. The role would be perfect for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and experience within a transactional finance environment. You will be responsible for supporting a range of finance activities, ensuring invoicing, credit control, stakeholder support and operational finance processes are completed accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed service standards. The role requires strong operational capability, the ability to manage multiple priorities and a commitment to delivering excellent service. You will have the opportunity to develop a knowledge and experience across multiple finance disciplines whilst working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Do you have experience working within a Finance, Accounts, Pay & Bill or Payroll environment? This is a full‑time permanent position with a competitive salary and annual bonus incentive. This is an exciting opportunity to continue developing your career within Finance with ongoing training, qualification support and the opportunity to work with highly experienced finance professionals.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous experience (1+ years) within a Pay & Bill, Finance Operations, Accounts, Payroll or transactional finance environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to in‑house systems and processes.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to wider team objectives.
• Microsoft Office and Excel skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.

Who are we?

Established 40 years ago, Sanderson Recruitment, offer industry expertise in recruitment, solutions, consulting, and executive search. Through our UK-wide network of offices we offer support to clients and candidates across a wide range of industry sectors, including Information Technology, Not-for-Profit, Retail and Consumer, Government and Defence, Utilities and Energy, and many more. The cornerstone of our business is our partnership approach. It's what brings together our four divisions, and what sets us apart. This is your chance to build your career with great people. We're all about human interactions and lasting relationships. We're flexible, agile and creative. We're collaborative, working together to understand and support each other and our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage client invoicing activities.
• Support credit control and debt collection activities.
• Review and validate timesheets and associated data.
• Manage contractor, client and colleague queries.
• Maintain accurate operational records and finance systems.
• Access and manage information through client portals.
• Ensure purchase orders and supporting records are maintained accurately.
• Support Management Accountants with reconciliations and operational reporting activities where required.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date spreadsheets and financial records.
• Support wider Finance Operations activities and ad hoc tasks as required.
• Contribute to maintaining effective controls, processes and service standards.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Compliance with internal processes and controls.
• Internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Quality and timeliness of information and reporting.
• Adherence to Company behaviours and values.
• Effective and consistent use of finance systems and required technologies.
• Delivery of high‑quality stakeholder support and service excellence.
• Positive contribution to continuous improvement initiatives.