Accounts Assistant / Bookkeeper

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT BRISTOL (OFFICE BASED) £30,000 to £35,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + GREAT BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: 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: Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll support a portfolio of external clients, with responsibilities including: • 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 TO APPLY: If you're an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant looking to develop your career within a supportive accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.