Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Great benefits

Job summary

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd in Bristol is seeking an Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant to join a growing accountancy practice. You will work with experienced accountants, handling purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, VAT support, and bookkeeping for a diverse client portfolio.

This role offers study support toward further qualifications (AAT welcomed), a clear development path toward Management Accounts, and a friendly, collaborative team with strong training and progression

Qualifications

• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Keen to develop accounting knowledge and progress toward Management Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and maintain Purchase Ledger records.
• Raise sales invoices and maintain Sales Ledger records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT returns and financial compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

AAT qualification or currently studying AAT

Tools

Xero

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

BRISTOL (OFFICE BASED)

30,000 to 35,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + GREAT BENEFITS

We're exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Bristol that's looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join its expanding team. Working closely with experienced accountants, this is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant who is looking to broaden their experience by supporting a diverse portfolio of external clients. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities, with a clear development path towards preparing Management Accounts and taking on greater responsibility over time. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive business that is committed to developing its people, offering study support towards further qualifications. Candidates who have already completed their AAT qualification or are currently studying AAT will be highly regarded.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records
• Raising sales invoices and maintaining Sales Ledger records
• Completing bank reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies
• Supporting VAT Return preparation and financial compliance
• Assisting with bookkeeping activities using cloud-based accounting software
• Preparing payment runs and maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting Month-End processes and assisting with the preparation of Management Accounts
• Producing financial reports and analysis using Excel
• Liaising with clients to resolve finance queries and provide excellent service
• Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc finance projects and client work
• Developing your technical accounting knowledge with structured training and support

THE PERSON

• Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, or Bookkeeper
• Experience with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, bank reconciliations, and bookkeeping
• Previous experience supporting multiple clients or working within an accountancy practice would be advantageous but isn't essential
• Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero would be beneficial
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• AAT qualified or currently studying AAT would be highly desirable
• Keen to develop your skills and progress towards preparing Management Accounts
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail
• A proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.