Accounts Assistant in Wolverhampton

Accounts Assistant

Why join our client

Our client is a purpose-driven organisation with a close-knit finance team and a clear focus on continuous improvement. They\’re building a modern, digital-first finance function and value people who bring curiosity, ownership and a willingness to make things better. As an Accounts Assistant in Bristol, you\’ll join a team that trusts you to grow, experiment and shape how finance works as the business scales.

How you\’ll make an impact

• Run the day-to-day Accounts Payable process and maintain accurate, well-managed ledgers.

• Support the roll-out of AI invoice automation by reviewing, correcting and refining system outputs.

• Move suppliers from manual checks to automated processing once controls are in place.

• Deliver weekly payment runs, customer refunds and ad hoc payment requests.

• Manage the AP inbox, supplier queries and statement reconciliations.

• Prepare and maintain timely bank reconciliations.

• Raise sales invoices and credit notes for a varied B2B customer base.

• Support improvements across Accounts Receivable as new terms and processes evolve.

• Assist with month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.

• Contribute to weekly cashflow forecasting and regular creditor reviews.

• Spot opportunities to streamline and automate across AP, AR and finance operations.

Finance keywords included naturally: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, month-end close, cashflow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, budgeting conversations.

Why you\’re a great fit

Essential

• Experience in an accounts role with strong Accounts Payable exposure.

• Comfortable handling higher AP volumes and weekly payment cycles.

• Some Accounts Receivable experience or a clear appetite to develop it.

• Solid understanding of debits, credits, the P&L and balance sheet basics.

• Confident using Excel and modern finance systems.

• Organised, accurate and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Curious, proactive and keen to build a long-term career in finance.

• Able to work in Bristol 2 days each week.

Desirable

• Experience with NetSuite or AP automation tools.

• Interest in AI and digital finance, with a willingness to learn and test new approaches.

What you\’ll get in return

As an Accounts Assistant, you\’ll enjoy a clear development path into deeper AR, financial control and management accounts as the team grows. You\’ll work within a supportive, people-first culture with flexibility built in.

Benefits include:

• £28,000-£35,000 salary.

• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the Bristol office).

• Study support for ACCA or CIMA after probation.

• 25 days\’ holiday plus bank holidays and office shutdown over Christmas.

• Birthday off and 4 wellbeing or volunteering days.

• Pension, private medical, dental and optical cover.

• Discounts with partner brands and onsite healthy food options.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the role requirements. We\’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we\’ll provide any reasonable adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

If this advert sounds like you, please apply now or contact diana@core3.co.uk / 0117 213 0300.

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