Interim Accounts Assistant (3 months temp)

Your new companyWe are supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Bristol with the appointment of an Accounts Assistant to strengthen their finance team during a period of increased workload and ongoing projects.This is a broad and hands-on role, offering exposure across transactional finance, with the opportunity to work closely with senior members of the team and develop existing skills within a structured environment.

Your new roleYou will support the day-to-day running of the finance function, with responsibilities including:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with month-end processes, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Managing and resolving supplier and customer queries
• Supporting cash allocation and payment processing
• Maintaining accurate financial records within the finance system
• Working collaboratively with wider teams to ensure smooth financial operations

What you'll need to succeedTo be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of AAT Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
• Exposure to reconciliations and transactional finance processes
• Strong Excel skills (e.g. lookups, basic data manipulation)
• Experience using a finance system (Sage, Xero, SAP, Dynamics or similar)
• A proactive attitude and ability to work independently when required
• Availability to start immediately or within 1 week

This role would be great for

• AAT Level 3 (or studying) candidates looking to build on existing experience
• Accounts Assistants who enjoy variety across AP, AR and reconciliations
• Individuals looking for a hands-on role with development opportunities
• Immediately available candidates seeking a stable interim position

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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