Accounts Assistant

Our client has a vacancy for an Accounts Receivable Assistant to join them on a 6-month Fixed term Contract role!
The position is in central Bristol, and you are able to work a minimum of 2 days in the office. The team tends to work in the office on the same days and are a really friendly, sociable bunch!
Initially in the first few weeks, you will need to work 4 - 5 days in the office whilst undergoing training.
Working hours are 9 - 5 / 8 - 4 pm Monday to Friday (35 working hours each week).
The office environment is in a desirable spot in central Bristol, close to all major travel links, and housed in a sustainable, modern building.
Salary is up to £26,000 per annum (depending on experience). Pro rata for the duration of the contract.
Other great benefits include, holiday trading, cycle to work scheme, a yearly wellbeing calendar, life assurance, a health cash plan, eye care vouchers and more!
The Role
Working as part of a dynamic finance team you will focus on credit control support and sales ledger.
As an Accounts Receivable Assistant, you will report to the Credit Controller and your main duties will include:
- Recording daily bank transactions, in multi-currencies
- Allocating daily bank receipts according to client remittances
- Monitoring shared e-mail inboxes for remittances and client requests
- Communicate financial information effectively with colleagues and external clients
- Performing credit checks for new clients
- Providing support and assistance to the Credit Controller and the Finance team
- Involvement with ad hoc projects
The ideal candidate:
- Experience of working in the Finance function. Ideally sales ledger experience
- GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English and Minimum of 2 A levels or above (an AAT qualification, a degree or an equivalent would be an advantage)
- Competent with using MS Office.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and enjoy working as part of a team!
If this is the role for you, please click apply!