Job Description
Senior Assistant Accountant | Portishead | 34-41k | Permanent
About the Role
We are partnering with a fast-growing commercial vehicle business to recruit a Senior Assistant Accountant for their friendly, busy finance team. This permanent role offers full accounting exposure, month-end ownership, and the chance to make a real impact in a lively, collaborative SME environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of month-end including journals, reconciliations, prepayments, accruals and P&L production
* Posting invoices, processing purchase invoices, payment runs and overseeing transactional finance
* Credit control and supplier liaison
* Balance sheet management and general ledger reconciliations
* VAT returns and audit preparation support
* Cashflow forecasting and commercial reporting
* Sales and margin analysis
* Partnering with internal teams to provide clear, meaningful financial insight
* Supporting and guiding junior finance team members
What We’re Looking For
* At least 12 months’ management accounts experience
* Strong attention to detail and willingness to complete all accounting tasks
* Good Excel skills (intermediate level)
* A great attitude, flexibility and ability to thrive in a lively, fast-paced office
* AAT studying or qualified desirable
* Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
Location & Working Hours
* Pill – free onsite parking
* Office-based
* 37.5 hours per week
Why Join?
* Study support to finish qualifications
* Growing company with plenty of variety and exposure
* 22 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off