12 month contract Finance Assistant

Your new company
Company based near Southmead in Bristol

Your new roleThis business are looking for a Finance Administrator for a 12 month contract. Reporting to our Senior Accountant and Assistant Accountant the role involves working closely with the Finance Assistant Team (Sales & Purchase Ledger). This role is to support the continued delivery of an effective financial accounting service and day-to-day operations of the finance function to the business during the design and implementation of the new Finance System due to go live in April 2026.Key responsibilities:This person will be responsible for Sales & Purchase ledger activities including but not limited to:

• Coding and VAT rates (accounting review)
• Aged debtors/creditors review,
• Supplier & Rent statement reconciliation,
• Bank Reconciliation
• Investigating purchase & invoice queries,
• Preparing BACS payment
• Credit card processing
• Journal posting
• Managing accounts in email box
• Liaising with suppliers and customers
• Purchase order processing

What you'll need to succeed

• Able to start immediately
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers and customers
• Flexible approach to work
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Strong team player, willing to assist other team members
• Experience in a finance background, ideally 1 year minimum

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available. Parking on site. Friendly team to work wih. What you need to do now If 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 on your career. INDHAF

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