Senior Accounts Assistant

CPS Group (UK) Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Bristol is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant to manage financial processes. This role involves overseeing invoice processing, preparing financial statements, and supporting budget management. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in a finance role. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonus, full study support, and a flexible working policy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Full study support for professional qualifications

Flexible working policy

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident with numbers and data analysis.
• Experience in a finance role within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Prepare and review aged debtor and creditor balances.
• Handle bank, stock, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts.
• Support the budgeting process and carry out ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with ERP systems

Education

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

Actively studying toward a qualification (e.g., CIMA)

Tools

Epicor

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

1. Oversee invoice processing and supplier payments, including managing multi-currency payment runs
2. Prepare and review aged debtor and creditor balances, taking proactive action when required
3. Handle bank, stock, and intercompany reconciliations
4. Support royalty reporting and contribute to cash flow forecasts and currency management
5. Process monthly payroll and generate associated reports
6. Produce monthly management accounts: profit & loss, balance sheet, and group consolidation
7. Collaborate with operational teams to monitor expenditure and budget performance
8. Support the budgeting process and carry out ad hoc financial analysis
9. Act as a key user and department liaison for the ERP system, assisting with testing and system improvements

Skills & Experience Required

1. Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
2. Confident with numbers, problem-solving, and data analysis
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools
4. Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
5. Experience in a finance role within a manufacturing or product-based environment
6. Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor or similar) is highly desirable
7. Part-qualified Accounting Technician (e.g., AAT) or actively studying toward a qualification (e.g., CIMA), or qualified by experience

What's on Offer

1. Competitive salary + annual bonus
2. Full study support for professional qualifications
3. Flexible working policy, including hybrid home working and early finish Fridays
4. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
5. Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 5% matched) + Employer NI savings
6. Healthcare cash plan, virtual GP, EAP, and life insurance (4x salary)
7. Cycle to work scheme and ongoing training & development

Contact: Kas Morgan

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