Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant (Avonmouth)

Location: Avonmouth
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts: Between 8:00am and 6:00pm
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Death in service benefit
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team in Avonmouth.

This is a varied finance position offering responsibility across bookkeeping, payroll, management reporting, reconciliations, and ledger management. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records while supporting the wider finance function with month end reporting and financial administration.

This opportunity is ideal for an organised and detail focused finance professional looking to develop their career within a stable and supportive business.

Key Responsibilities of an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records across the business
• Manage sales ledger activities and customer accounts
• Process purchase ledger transactions and supplier payments
• Prepare and post journals
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations
• Support payroll processing and submissions
• Assist with monthly management reporting
• Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Support month end procedures and reporting activities
• Produce financial information and reports for management
• Assist with credit control activities when required
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Support continuous improvement within the finance department
• Provide general finance and administrative support

Skills and Qualifications for an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Essential

• Previous experience within an accounting, bookkeeping, or finance role
• Strong understanding of sales ledger and purchase ledger processes
• Experience preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Payroll experience
• Experience producing management reports
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Strong communication skills

Desirable

• AAT qualification or equivalent accounting qualification
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
• Experience supporting month end accounting processes

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or Accounts Administrator seeking a varied role with genuine responsibility and career development opportunities. You will gain exposure to all areas of the finance function while working within a supportive and professional environment.

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