Accounts Assistant TemporaryBristol£16.00phOffice Based3 month Temporary ContractMy client is looking for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide overall assistance to their finance team with a particular focus on their global accounts payable function, group bank reconcilations, cost reporting along with other accounting/bookkeeping activities.Specific responsibilities will include:" Control of Accounts Payable for Germany and America and cover for UK l edger." Entering purchase ledger invoices in multiple currencies (EUR, USD, GBP + more)." Ensure payments are matched to invoices and any old invoices / credits are followed up on a timely basis." Preparing payment runs for approval." Complete Supplier Statement reconciliations and follow up on any missing invoices / credit notes." Posting of Direct Debits to the ledgers." Archiving of documents and e-filing, supporting a paperless system" Resolving any external or internal queries related to accounts payable and other finance queries." Monitoring purchase price variances, and escalating them with FD & Op's" Preparation & posting of Accruals and Prepayments." Review and posting of staff expenses." Complete bank reconciliations in Sage for relevant bank accounts ensuring unmatched items are followed up and resolved with Management Accountants promptly." Provide assistance with payroll submission & reporting" Cover for Accounts Receivable, including bank reconciliations performed." Other Ad Hoc finance and admin, including assisting with audit and tax packs.Personal Specification" A Level in Maths and GCSE English or equivalent." Preferably AAT part / fully qualified" Experience of Excel and user of IT systems." Some experience of working in a Finance department & manufacturing business." Ideally experience or a desire to learn about dealing with multiple currencies and international business and developing wider accounting / finance knowledge." Confident to work independently, as well as being a team player in a growing business." Good communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with suppliers, customers and colleagues." Self-motivated and willing to 'get stuck in'." Embraces change with a continuous improvements mindset.
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Pertemps Bristol Commercial
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for a Temporary Accounts Assistant based in Bristol, offering a salary of £16.00 per hour.
- This role requires a minimum of some experience working in a finance department, ideally within a manufacturing business.
- Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable for multiple countries, preparing payment runs, and conducting bank reconciliations.
- Candidates should have at least an A Level in Maths and GCSE English, with a preference for those who are AAT part or fully qualified.
- The position is office-based and is set for a duration of 3 months, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
