Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Temporary
Bristol
£16.00ph
Office Based
3 month Temporary Contract

My client is looking for a Temporary Accounts Assistant to provide overall assistance to their finance team with a particular focus on their global accounts payable function, group bank reconcilations, cost reporting along with other accounting/bookkeeping activities.

Specific responsibilities will include:
" Control of Accounts Payable for Germany and America and cover for UK l edger.
" Entering purchase ledger invoices in multiple currencies (EUR, USD, GBP + more).
" Ensure payments are matched to invoices and any old invoices / credits are followed up on a timely basis.
" Preparing payment runs for approval.
" Complete Supplier Statement reconciliations and follow up on any missing invoices / credit notes.
" Posting of Direct Debits to the ledgers.
" Archiving of documents and e-filing, supporting a paperless system
" Resolving any external or internal queries related to accounts payable and other finance queries.
" Monitoring purchase price variances, and escalating them with FD & Op's
" Preparation & posting of Accruals and Prepayments.
" Review and posting of staff expenses.
" Complete bank reconciliations in Sage for relevant bank accounts ensuring unmatched items are followed up and resolved with Management Accountants promptly.
" Provide assistance with payroll submission & reporting
" Cover for Accounts Receivable, including bank reconciliations performed.
" Other Ad Hoc finance and admin, including assisting with audit and tax packs.

Personal Specification

" A Level in Maths and GCSE English or equivalent.
" Preferably AAT part / fully qualified
" Experience of Excel and user of IT systems.
" Some experience of working in a Finance department & manufacturing business.
" Ideally experience or a desire to learn about dealing with multiple currencies and international business and developing wider accounting / finance knowledge.
" Confident to work independently, as well as being a team player in a growing business.
" Good communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
" Self-motivated and willing to 'get stuck in'.
" Embraces change with a continuous improvements mindset.