£30K/yr to £32K/yr
Bristol, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Finance Assistant

Posted by Gravitate .

This a superb role for someone looking for their second move in Finance, and wanting to join a business at an extremely exciting time with transformation is at the heart of the role. You don't often get the chance to join an established business at a time when it's about to reinvent itself with huge ambitions and a clear plan to get there. They are a household name, soon to be highly visible with a brand re-launch well underway.

Based in Bristol, you will be reporting to the Head of Finance. The role is varied and critical to supporting a finance function at the heart of facilitating change and excellence. As well as ensuring sub-ledgers with Customers, Suppliers and Cash are kept up to date, you will act as a key contact for Customers and Suppliers and have regular communications with them. Study support is on offer and you will have the chance to gain a wide range of experience in a progressive and entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

  • Processing supplier invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Communicating effectively with suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies or missing information.
  • Managing supplier inquiries related to payments and account balances.
  • Reconciling supplier statements,
  • Preparing and processing timely payments to vendors,
  • Setting up new customer accounts and maintaining accurate customer information.
  • Invoicing in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Processing customer payments and recording deposits.
  • Managing customer inquiries related to invoices and statements.
  • Monitoring outstanding customer balances and chase overdue payments (politely but persistently).
  • Assisting with bookkeeping tasks (data entry, bank reconciliations).
  • Generating reports as needed (e.g., accounts receivable aging debtors).
  • Provide support during the budgeting process.
  • Ensuring travel expenses are processed and controlled in a timely manner.

Your Experience

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a similar.
  • Ideally proficient in Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy and ability to prioritise tasks.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What's On Offer?

  • £30,000 - £32,000 basic salary
  • 10% bonus
  • 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • 2/3 days WFH per week

Gravitate values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.