Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Central Bristol (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000
We're working with an exciting forward-thinking company in a great central Bristol location, who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to take charge of day-to-day operations, while also playing a part in shaping the financial future of the business.
We’re looking for someone who is trustworthy, detail-oriented, and methodical. The role requires excellent communication skills, as you’ll be working closely with colleagues across departments, including non-finance teams, to process financial data, manage the purchase ledger, oversee credit control, and handle payroll. You’ll report directly to the Financial Controller and collaborate with a variety of key stakeholders across the wider business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily finance functions, including purchase ledger management and credit control
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial data processing and reporting
- Assist with monthly payroll and support general finance processes
- Provide clear financial insights to non-finance colleagues
- Help prepare financial reports and support the business’s long-term financial planning
Skills and Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
- AAT qualification or equivalent (essential)
- Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (desirable)
- Strong experience with accounting systems, preferably Xero or SAGE
- Excellent numerical, analytical, and data manipulation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Strong communication and influencing skills
What's on offer:
- A hybrid working model, blending home and office-based work
- A vibrant, dog-friendly office overlooking the canals in Central Bristol
- A flexible working culture that supports your work-life balance
- Private healthcare, wellness initiatives, and family-friendly policies
- Opportunities to participate in social events, charity activities, and network groups focusing on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), sustainability, and women’s empowerment