Assistant Accountant - Robert Half : Job Details

Robert Half are delighted to be supporting an international business in North Bristol on the recruitment of a full-time and permanent Assistant Accountant to join the team.

Joining a small Finance team, you will play a pivotal role in the day to day running of the business' finance team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in transactional finance, and either be AAT Qualified or studying.

Our client adopt a flexible working approach, with 3 days per week in the office, 2 days working from home, and flexibility on start and end times.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant include but are not limited to:

• Oversee daily accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, process purchase and sales invoices, manage supplier accounts, and handle payment processing and debt collection.
• Perform bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, inter-company balance agreements and monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Verify and set up new suppliers in ERP systems, manage direct debits, cash receipts and update daily cashflow.
• Post month-end journals (e.g. accruals, prepayments, payroll), file VAT returns, and manage fixed assets including depreciation.
• Check and process employee expenses, reconcile and process company credit cards.
• Assist with internal/external audits, statutory requirements and contribute to improving finance processes and functions.

Your Profile:

• Previous experience in a transactional finance role is essential for this position.
• Ideally, you will be AAT Qualified or an AAT studier.
• Advanced level of Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel.
• Ability to work well to deadlines, maintain high levels of accuracy and handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage professional relationships at all levels.

In return, the successful candidate can expect a salary of between £30-35k plus benefits including 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), study support, private medical care, and more.

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