Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Sanderson Finance are representing an up and coming, privately owned business based in central Bristol and are looking to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. This is a brilliant opportunity for an accountancy professional who has proven Accountancy skills within a general ledger area and wants to be part of a growing organisation.

Full time opportunity offering a salary between: £18,000 - £20,000.

The main purpose of the role is to be responsible for all areas relating to contractor purchase invoicing, payments and corresponding sales invoicing.

Accounts Assistant Responsibilities:

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure.
• Assist fellow staff members with query resolutions
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions
• Process and Input of invoices onto Purchase Ledger to raise an accurate invoice to the Client.
• Effectively handle candidate, client, supplier enquiries
• Processing of Contractors invoices both electronically and manually (Via RSG Portal)
• Assist with end of month processes where necessary
• Maintain accurate and up to date spreadsheets
• Respond to enquiries from Finance Controller, Group-wide managers/Directors and the Group Operations Director
• Assist in development and implementation of procedures and features (client or internally driven) to enhance workflow.
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required

• Checking of rates against contract placement forms.
• Checking addition of invoices/timesheets.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent all round accounts skills
• Good working knowledge of Access Dimensions
• Proficient user of IT systems: Windows applications - Outlook, Word and Excel
• Proven Accounting skills within a general ledger arena
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage a heavy workload