Accounts assistant (12 month fixed term contract)

Role: Accounts Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: Between £26,227.50 - £28,000 (depending on experience and qualifications) Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 – 17:00pm Location: Hardwicke, GL2 4PH At Gardiner Bros, we believe how we treat people matters. Starting as a small family run business in 1860, we’ve grown into a multi-million-pound partner to over 80 global brands, including Skechers, Crocs, Hush Puppies, Muck Boots along with our own brands Amblers Safety and Cotswold. We are also proud to distribute to some of the UK's Largest Online, Highstreet, and Outdoor retailers – Next, John Lewis, Screwfix, Mole Valley, Cotswold Outdoors, Freemans, JD Williams, Very, and Littlewoods to name a few. What are we looking for? We are looking for a proactive and detail-orientated accounts assistant to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will be organised, accurate and confident managing multiple tasks within a fast-paced environment. Someone who enjoys working collaboratively, communicating with suppliers and internal teams and taking ownership of your workload to ensure deadlines are met. This role would suit someone with previous finance or accounts administration experience who is keen to further develop their accounting knowledge and skills What the Accounts Assistant role will involve? Processing supplier invoice payments on a weekly basis Monitoring all inboxes and dealing with any enquiries that come through Recording, allocating and reconciling bank transactions using our in-house systems Upholding and maintaining financial records Assisting with processing payment for staff expense and credit card claims Liasing with internal and external stakeholders What you’ll bring to the role? Previous experience in an accounts, finance administration or purchase ledger role Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy when handling financial data Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and colleagues Proficient in verbal and written English Why Join us? 25 Days annual leave entitlement Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Generous staff discounts on all brands we supply Life Assurance & Company Pension Local Gym Membership Discount Free Mortgage advice & £0 Broker Fee Eyecare Vouchers We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we are happy to help!