Were looking for a part‑time (22.5 hours per week) Accounts Assistant to join our dedicated accounts team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to support the financial operations of our business while working alongside a skilled and supportive team. We are flexible on working days and hours, but Friday must be a working day. The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for preparing accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, as well as processing customer payments. Working within our accounts team, you will be comfortable managing tasks autonomously under pressure and will thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Youll be part of a collaborative team alongside other Accounts Assistants, and the role may require occasional travel to the companys bank.
Benefits and wellbeing
* 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
* Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
* On‑site Mental Wellbeing Champions
* EDI committee
* Employee Forum
* Menopause Café
* Wellbeing talks and events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Family‑friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Position is responsible for:
* Preparation of accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions and processing of customer payments and supplier set up
* Petty cash reconciliation, processing daily till reconciliations for all divisions and ensure payments are appropriately allocated. Bank customer monies received and pay into company bank account.
* Daily bank statement reconciliations – ensure all bank statement transactions are appropriately allocated and accurately matched
* Weekly bank statement to accounting system reconciliations and monthly practice management to accounting system reconciliations
* Processing purchase invoices, staff expenses, OOH invoices and keeping CPD trackers up to date
* Invoice and purchase order processing in relevant system
* Raise and maintain purchase orders in line with authorised signatory, using the relevant accounting systems
* Maintaining and updating the accounts payable and accounts receivable ledger
* Reconcile suppliers statements
* Preparation of supplier payment runs (mid‑month and month end), ensuring timely payment of liabilities
* Preparing weekly employee expenses
* Raise ad hoc invoices where required
* Verify and record financial transactions
* Resolve account discrepancies
* Ensuring timely payment of liabilities
* Any other regular and ad hoc tasks as required by the business
* Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager
* Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our clients, employees, and students
Experience and qualifications
* Experience of working in an office environment with responsibility for handling cash/ customer payments.
* Knowledge of a Sage accounting product – preferably Sage 200.
* Experience of finance environment, experience of processing purchase orders, and experience of an excellent control environment.
* Experience of processing purchase invoices.
* Educated to “GCSE” level or equivalent.
* Experience of carrying out bank reconciliations.
* Fluent with Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Financial qualification (diploma, studying towards AAT).
* Proactive attitude and desire to learn and develop role within the team.
* Excellent team player.
* Comfortable working autonomously and to a deadline.
Benefits
* SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
* Free annual flu vaccination
* Free Specsavers eye test voucher
* Free onsite parking
* U2 bus service link to Bristol
* Annual CPD allowance
* Employee discount
* Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
* Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
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