Senior Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Senior Accounts Assistant

Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Study Support
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take the next step in your accounting career? We''re working with a thriving and rapidly growing organisation in the manufacturing sector that''s looking to add a Senior Accounts Assistant to their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that offers genuine career development, flexible working, and a supportive environment for continued professional growth.

About the Role

As a Senior Accounts Assistant, you''ll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function. This is a hands-on role requiring a strong understanding of day-to-day financial processes and reporting. You''ll take ownership of monthly deliverables, help ensure compliance with internal financial policies, and support strategic financial decision-making across departments.

This position would suit a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and previous experience in a manufacturing finance environment.

Key Responsibilities



Oversee invoice processing and supplier payments, including managing multi-currency payment runs

Prpeare and review aged debtor and creditor balances, taking proactive action when required


Handle bank, stock, and intercompany reconciliations


Support royalty reporting and contribute to cash flow forecasts and currency management


Process monthly payroll and generate associated reports


Produce monthly management accounts: profit & loss, balance sheet, and group consolidation


Collaborate with operational teams to monitor expenditure and budget performance


Support the budgeting process and carry out ad hoc financial analysis


Act as a key user and department liaison for the ERP system, assisting with testing and system improvements

Skills & Experience Required



Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills


Confident with numbers, problem-solving, and data analysis


Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools


Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal


Experience in a finance role within a manufacturing or product-based environment


Familiarity with ERP systems (Epicor or similar) is highly desirable


Part-qualified Accounting Technician (e.g., AAT) or actively studying toward a qualification (e.g., CIMA), or qualified by experience

What''s on Offer



Competitive salary + annual bonus


Full study support for professional qualifications


Flexible working policy, including hybrid home working and early finish Fridays


25 days holiday + bank holidays


Salary sacrifice pension scheme (up to 5% matched) + Employer NI savings


Healthcare cash plan, virtual GP, EAP, and life insurance (4x salary)


Cycle to work scheme and ongoing training & development

Contact: Kas Morgan

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