Assistant Accountant 

Recruiter
Web Recruit
Location
Bristol
Salary
£Competitive
Posted
30 Apr 2021
Closes
28 May 2021
Ref
SCAGF1106/AS
Contact
Dan Kilshaw
Job Title
Accounts Assistant
Experience Levels
Part Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Assistant Accountant 
Bristol, Avon 
 
About the Organisation 
 
Our client is recruiting on behalf of one of the world’s leading producers of defence systems and equipment. They are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their dedicated team in Bristol. 
 
The Benefits 
 
- Competitive salary 
- Workplace benefits 
 
If you’re looking to challenge yourself and take on a fast-paced role with an internationally focused business, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career. 
 
Now is an exciting time to join the business as they take on ambitious new contracts. You’ll have the chance to support the Financial Team who are integral to the company and play a key part in their ongoing success. 
 
The Role 
 
As an Assistant Accountant, you will provide support with the implementation, improvement and maintenance of all financial controls. 
 
Working with the UK Finance Manager and HR, you will develop and implement the expenses policy, overseeing employee expenses claims and dealing with queries. 
 
In this varied role, you will also: 
 
- Raise invoices, prepare monthly sales ledger control, and chase payments 
- Prepare and oversee inter-company and balance sheet reconciliations 
- Support the Finance Manager with the audit
- Assist with cash flow forecasting  
- Answer purchase/sales ledger queries 
- Reconcile supplier statements and payments  
- Support month end accounting activities  
- Assist with tax and audit requirements  
 
About You 
 
To be considered as an Assistant Finance Manager, you will need: 
 
- Previous experience in a similar finance and/or accountancy role 
- A professional accountancy qualification/ Full or part qualified (AAT/ CIMA or ACCA) 
- Experience in SAP R/3 
- Excellent IT skills 
 
Other organisations may call this role Qualified Accountant, Accountant, Accounts Semi-Senior, or Assistant Financial Manager. 
 
Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. 
 
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