Accounts Assistant

About the Role

We are a growing manufacturing business seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join a Manufacturing business in Gloucester on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for managing the financial activities of multiple European entities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a smaller organisation who is looking to expand their skills within a larger, more complex business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records up to trial balance level
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
• Maintain company ledgers and perform regular reconciliations
• Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Reconcile internal records with third-party statements (e.g. suppliers)
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Monitor debtor ledgers and follow up on outstanding payments
• Process supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare journals, prepayments, and accruals
• Assist with month-end close and periodic reconciliations
• Handle VAT returns and EU reporting requirements (including VIES)
• Respond to customer and supplier queries efficiently
• Support year-end processes and liaise with external accounting partners
• Maintain accurate filing and document archiving systems

Skills/experience:

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting systems
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes