Accounts Assistant; Temporary

Position: Accounts Assistant (Temporary)
Job Title:

Accounts Assistant (Temporary - 6 months)

Location:

Bristol

Salary: £12.50 - £13.50 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, Monday to Friday

Sector:
Construction

About the Role

An established Bristol-based flooring company is seeking a proactive and organised Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis for an initial 6-month period. This is a great opportunity to support the day-to-day finance operations within a busy and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Processing purchase invoices and matching to purchase orders
Raising and issuing sales invoices
Credit control and chasing outstanding payments
Bank reconciliations
Supplier statement reconciliations
Processing expenses and petty cash
Assisting with month-end duties
Handling finance-related queries from customers and suppliers
Maintaining accurate financial records and updating internal systems
General administrative support to the finance team

Skills and Experience Required

Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
Experience using accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, Quick Books or similar)
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Confident communicator with good customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience with in construction, manufacturing or similar industries is desirable but not essential

Personal Attributes

Reliable and professional approach
Able to manage a varied workload
Strong problem-solving skills
Positive, can-do attitude

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a temporary role within a well-established Bristol business