Senior Accounts Assistant

CPS Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Bristol is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to join its finance team. The role involves overseeing invoice processing, preparing management accounts, and supporting strategic financial decisions. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, experience in a manufacturing finance environment, and be part-qualified in accounting. This position offers competitive compensation, study support, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Full study support

Flexible working policy

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Confident with numbers, problem-solving, and data analysis.
• Part-qualified Accounting Technician or studying towards a qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Prepare aged debtor and creditor balances.
• Handle bank, stock, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support cash flow forecasts and currency management.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Collaborate with teams to monitor budget performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Experience in manufacturing finance

Knowledge of ERP systems

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Education

Part-qualified Accounting Technician (e.g., AAT)

Tools

ERP systems (Epicor or similar)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Study Support
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your accounting career? We’re working with a thriving and rapidly growing organisation in the manufacturing sector that’s looking to add a Senior Accounts Assistant to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers genuine career development, flexible working, and a supportive environment for continued professional growth.

About the Role

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of day-to-day financial processes and reporting. You’ll take ownership of monthly deliverables, help ensure compliance with internal financial policies, and support strategic financial decision-making across departments.

This position would suit a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and previous experience in a manufacturing finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and supplier payments, including managing multi-currency payment runs

• Prepare and review aged debtor and creditor balances, taking proactive action when required

• Handle bank, stock, and intercompany reconciliations

• Support royalty reporting and contribute to cash flow forecasts and currency management

• Process monthly payroll and generate associated reports

• Produce monthly management accounts: profit & loss, balance sheet, and group consolidation

• Collaborate with operational teams to monitor expenditure and budget performance

• Support the budgeting process and carry out ad hoc financial analysis

• Act as a key user and department liaison for the ERP system, assisting with testing and system improvements

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Confident with numbers, problem-solving, and data analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools

• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience in a finance role within a manufacturing or product-based environment

• Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor or similar) is highly desirable

• Part-qualified Accounting Technician (e.g., AAT) or actively studying toward a qualification (e.g., CIMA), or qualified by experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + annual bonus

• Full study support for professional qualifications

• Flexible working policy, including hybrid home working and early finish Fridays

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 5% matched) + Employer NI savings

• Healthcare cash plan, virtual GP, EAP, and life insurance (4x salary)

• Cycle to work scheme and ongoing training & development

Contact: Kas Morgan