At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day finance functions and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: A growing SME with a friendly finance team and supportive environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension scheme, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Friendly atmosphere with excellent career development potential.
- Why this job: Develop your bookkeeping skills and gain exposure to diverse accounting duties.
- Qualifications: Previous finance experience and strong attention to detail required.
A growing SME with a turnover of approximately £10m, looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant to join our friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous finance experience who is looking to develop their bookkeeping skills and gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties within a supportive business environment.
The Role
Reporting to the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function and maintaining accurate financial records using Sage 200.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase Ledger
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Assisting with weekly payment runs
- Resolving supplier queries
- Sales Ledger
- Raising and posting customer invoices
- Allocating customer receipts
- Reconciling customer accounts
- Assisting with credit control activities
- Banking & Reconciliations
- Posting bank transactions
- Performing bank reconciliations
- Processing employee expenses
- General Finance Support
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting month-end processes
- Assisting with journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Providing administrative support to the finance team as required
About You
Essential
- Previous experience in a finance, accounts, bookkeeping or administrative role
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills
- Good communication skills
- Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines
- Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software
- AAT qualification or currently studying AAT
- Experience with reconciliations and journals
- Understanding of bookkeeping principles
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of £27,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Friendly and supportive working environment
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper in Keynsham employer: Hays Accounts and Finance
Join a dynamic and growing SME in Bath, where you will find a supportive work culture that encourages professional development and offers flexible working options. With 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a health scheme, and a cycle to work initiative, this company prioritises employee well-being while providing ample opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced environment.
