AP/AR Finance Officer required asap near central Bristol Your new company Business based near central Bristol Your new role Full-time | Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day remote) Competitive salary hourly rate and parking for freeIf you’re an organised, detail-driven finance professional who enjoys variety, ownership, and being part of a tight-knit team, this Finance Officer role offers exactly that. You’ll join a well-established business with a global footprint, supporting both the purchase ledger and sales ledger while working closely with Management Accountants and the Finance Director.You’ll play a key part in keeping day-to-day finance operations running smoothly - from processing high-volume invoices to supporting month-end, forecasting, and customer credit management. It’s a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and building strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase Ledger Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time Matching invoices to POs and delivery notes Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs Managing the GRNI report Handling supplier and internal queries professionally Supporting month-end close for AP Maintaining supplier records and electronic filing Supporting audits and compliance checks Managing standard costing discrepancies with Operations and suppliers Downloading and reconciling multiple bank accounts across the group Supporting Management Accountants with P&L cost analysis, cash outflow forecasting, expenditure tracking, and reporting improvements Assisting with journals, reconciliations, and wider month-end tasks Sales Ledger & Credit Control Maintaining and updating customer account records Ensuring sales documentation is issued correctly and promptly Reconciling the sales ledger and supporting month-end close Monitoring aged debt and proactively chasing overdue payments Managing credit limits and payment terms Performing credit checks and setting up new customer accounts Resolving invoice and delivery queries with internal teams Maintaining communication logs and escalating issues where needed Uploading documents to customer portals Preparing weekly cash inflow forecasts Supporting the annual audit process Other Providing cover for colleagues when required Contributing to ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives What you'll need to succeed AAT qualified (or equivalent) Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role Strong understanding of basic accounting principles Confident with Excel and finance systems High attention to detail and strong organisational skills Excellent communication skills and stakeholder confidence Able to work independently and as part of a team, with strong deadline discipline Desirable Proactive, curious, and improvement-minded Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing priorities What you'll get in return Great hourly rate Friendly team 3-6 months work Free Parking What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. INDHAF 4794507