Assistant Jobs in Bristol

Senior Tool Hire Sales Assistant / Assistant Depot Manager A great opportunity for a Senior Equipment or Tool Hire Sales Assistant looking to take the next step in their career and move into a management role, or an Assistant Depot Manager, with lifting equipment or tool hire, customer service and team leadership experience looking to join a well-established business that can offer career developme click apply for full job details

About the role Sytner Jaguar Land Rover Bristol has a fantastic opportunity available for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. As a Sytner Accounts Assistant, you will support the day to day functions of the accounts department from the sales and purchase ledgers to the daily cash postings and bank reconciliations. You will also assist the Dealership Accountant and Management team in other ad-hoc duties where required. Sytner Accounts Assistants work a variety of flexible patterns between Mondays Friday; however, this sometimes can include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service. About You Previous experience and a good working knowledge of all accounting routines, including stock checks and month-end reconciliations are essential. Knowledge of the CDK/Kerridge Dealer Management system and Microsoft Office would is not essential but would be advantageous. Ideally, you will be enthusiastic, well organised, diligent, and able to work to strict deadlines whilst paying attention to detail and working both as an individual and as part of a small team. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. - Enhanced Holiday Entitlement 33 days inc. bank holidays - Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay - Career Development - Recognition of Long Service every 5 years - Discounted Car Schemes - High Street Discounts - Discounted Gym memberships - Cycle to work scheme - One day a year paid voluntary / community work At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on Developing Talent and Building Careers and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.

We are currently representing a fantastic client who is actively seeking a diligent and experienced Accounts Assistant to join their established finance department. Our client is looking for a capable professional who can hit the ground running, take ownership of the day-to-day transactional finance duties, and ensure the smooth running of the accounts function. If you have a solid background in finance and are looking for a stable, fast-paced role within a supportive and growing business, this is an excellent opportunity to make a valued impact. Key Responsibilities - Ledger Management: Take full ownership of both the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring all invoices are processed, coded, and authorized accurately and efficiently. - Reconciliations: Perform regular and accurate bank, supplier, and credit card statement reconciliations. - Credit Control: Proactively monitor debtor balances, chase outstanding payments via phone and email, and resolve any invoicing disputes. - Payment Runs: Prepare weekly or bi-weekly supplier payment runs for management approval. - Month-End Support: Assist the wider finance team with month-end preparations, including journal postings, accruals, and prepayments. - Expenses: Process employee expense claims in line with company policy. What Our Client is Looking For - Proven, hands-on experience working as an Accounts Assistant or in a similar transactional finance role. - AAT qualification (Level 3 or 4) is highly advantageous, though qualified by experience (QBE) candidates will be strongly considered. - Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and previous experience using accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks). - High level of numeracy and exceptional attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise effectively with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers/clients.

Audit Assistant Manager Bristol £45,000 - £48,000 You'll be joining one of the leading accountancy practices in the South West, with a strong reputation for supporting career development and wellbeing. As a mentor to talented audit seniors and trainees, you'll enhance your leadership skills and make a lasting impact. You'll also benefit from a highly regarded development programme, offering continuous support and tailored training to help you achieve your career ambitions. What's great about this Audit Assistant Manager role? - Flexible working with a hybrid approach. - Paid overtime and TOIL. - Nationally recognised workplace culture - ranked among the UK's Best Workplaces and Great Place to Work certified. - Focus on wellbeing and learning , including mental health support, mentoring, and tailored development programmes. - Opportunities for progression , both locally and internationally through a global network of firms. - Opportunity to buy additional holiday. Your role as an Audit Assistant Manager: - Planning and carrying out statutory audits of corporate clients, both on-site and in the office. - Leading larger and more complex assignments. - Managing the audit team on-site, ensuring audit procedures are adhered to. - Supporting managers and partners on ad hoc projects and assignments. - Supervising and supporting junior team members. - Building and maintaining strong client relationships. - Liaising with clients to ensure a smooth and successful client experience. - Producing work for manager/partner review. - Identifying technical or client-specific issues and suggesting solutions. - Opportunity to manage a small portfolio of clients. What you'll need to succeed: - You will be ACA / ACCA Qualified. - Previous statutory audit experience within professional practice (experience with group audits and consolidated financial statements is desirable but not essential). - Organised with strong time management skills. - Able to work independently as well as within a team. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with clients. - Experience with automated audit software and computer-based accounts/tax programmes. - Full clean driving licence and access to a car (desirable but not essential). What next: I am looking for an ambitious Audit Assistant Manager to join this growing team. Please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Corporate Tax Assistant Manager Bristol £45,000 - £50,000 This firm is known for its strong focus on wellbeing, learning and development, flexible hybrid working, and genuine commitment to inclusion and progression. It has received multiple national workplace awards in recent years, including recognition for overall workplace culture, wellbeing and development. You'll work with a wide variety of clients across different sectors and sizes, supporting both compliance and advisory work. You'll collaborate closely with corporate tax specialists as well as a broader multi-disciplinary tax team of over 100 advisors, managing projects to time, budget and quality standards. What's great about this Corporate Tax Assistant Manager role? - Hybrid working model - Option to buy up to 5 additional days' holiday - Counselling and support for you and your immediate family - Virtual GP access for you and your immediate family - Retail and gym discounts - Gifts for career and family milestones - One volunteering day per year Your role as a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager: - Supporting senior colleagues with corporation tax computations and returns. - Assisting on advisory projects including capital allowances, R&D claims, tax due diligence and transaction/restructuring work. - Helping to develop junior staff through day-to-day support and mentoring. - Undertaking tax technical research for wider projects. - Completing tax-related administrative tasks. - Getting involved in marketing and business development activities. - Building and maintaining relationships with clients, HMRC and other professional advisers. - Working alongside audit colleagues on annual tax assignments. What you'll need to succeed: - At least 3 years' experience in a corporate tax compliance role. - ATT/CTA or ACA/CTA qualified, or part-qualified with relevant experience and an interest in studying for CTA. - Able to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly with clients. - Previous experience using Alphatax would be beneficial. What next: Please get in touch for further details: As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Tax specialists Taylor Rose Recruitment have been instructed on a Corporate Tax Assistant Manager opportunity on behalf of our client, a leading firm of Chartered Accountants in Bristol. Perfect for a recently CTA/ ACA Qualified Corporate Tax professional looking to step up into a managerial role and develop their advisory skills working with an impressive client portfolio click apply for full job details

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", "AToN JBG81UKTJ click apply for full job details

Assistant Director of Finance Excellent Salary & Benefits Package Hybrid Working South West Robert Half are delighted to be supporting a meaningful, successful organisation seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced Assistant Director of Finance . This is a rare opportunity to join a financially robust, purpose-led organisation in a senior leadership role with genuine influence across strategy click apply for full job details

Are you an experienced Credit Controller looking for more than just chasing debt? Would you like to join a growing business where you'll gain exposure to wider accounting responsibilities and genuine career development? We're recruiting on behalf of a successful, privately-owned business that has experienced significant growth both in the UK and internationally. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit finance team where you'll play a key role in credit control while developing your broader finance skills. The Role This is a predominantly Credit Control position, with the opportunity to support across the wider finance function as your experience develops. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, liaising with customers and internal teams to resolve queries, maintain cash flow and support the smooth running of the finance department. Unlike many credit control roles, this position focuses on building relationships, resolving invoice queries and ensuring timely payments rather than dealing with difficult collections or significant aged debt. Key Responsibilities - Managing the end-to-end B2B credit control process. - Chasing overdue invoices and resolving customer queries. - Building strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. - Uploading invoices to customer portals and EDI systems. - Reconciling multi-currency bank accounts. - Preparing daily cash reports. - Supporting month-end processes and management accounts. - Assisting with intercompany reconciliations. - Providing cover across other areas of the finance function when required. - Supporting continuous improvement of finance processes and systems. About You We're looking for someone who has genuine Credit Control experience and enjoys communicating with customers over the phone. You'll ideally have: - 2+ years' experience within a finance or accounts environment. - Previous B2B Credit Control experience. - Confidence speaking with customers and resolving payment queries. - Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. - Good Excel skills (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs would be advantageous). - A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn. - Experience with bank reconciliations or wider accounting duties would be beneficial but isn't essential. What's on Offer? - Genuine career progression within a growing business. - Exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities beyond Credit Control. - A supportive employer that invests in training and professional development. - Friendly, collaborative finance team with excellent mentoring opportunities. - Fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can make a real impact.

Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant Bristol £30,000 - £32,000 per annum + Benefits Due to continued expansion, our client are looking to appoint a proactive and organised Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous credit control experience who enjoys building customer relationships whilst gaining exposure to the wider accounts function within a dynamic and growing international business. Working within a small but experienced finance team, you will take ownership of the company's credit control activities whilst supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department across both sales and purchase ledger, cash management and month-end processes. This role would suit someone with around 2-3 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment who is looking to broaden their skills and develop their career within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial organisation. Key Responsibilities As Credit Controller / Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include: - Managing the end-to-end credit control process, ensuring customer accounts remain within agreed payment terms. - Proactively contacting customers by telephone and email to recover outstanding debt whilst maintaining positive customer relationships. - Investigating and resolving customer account queries, invoice disputes and payment issues. - Allocating customer receipts and reconciling customer accounts. - Producing aged debtor reports and escalating overdue accounts where appropriate. - Supporting cash flow by monitoring outstanding balances and reducing debtor days. - Reconciling multi-currency bank accounts (Sterling and Euro). - Preparing and reporting the daily cash position. - Uploading customer invoices to EDI systems and ensuring accuracy. - Supporting supplier payment runs and employee expense processing. - Assisting with monthly management accounts and month-end finance activities. - Supporting intercompany reconciliations across international operations. - Providing cover across purchase ledger and other finance functions when required. - Assisting with audit preparation and maintaining accurate financial records. - Contributing to continuous improvement of finance processes, controls and systems. Candidate Profile The successful candidate will have: - 2-3 years' experience within a Credit Control, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant role. - Previous experience managing customer accounts and collecting outstanding debt. - Strong communication and negotiation skills with the confidence to liaise with customers at all levels. - Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. - The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy finance environment. - A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to support the wider finance team. Desirable Skills - AAT qualified or currently studying towards a finance qualification. - Experience working with multi-currency transactions and international operations. - Familiarity with accounting systems such as Sage, SAP or similar ERP systems. What's on Offer - Excellent benefits package. - Opportunity to develop across both credit control and wider finance functions. - Exposure to an international business with varied finance responsibilities. - Supportive and collaborative team environment with genuine opportunities for career progression.

A global manufacturing organisation based in south Bristol is currently recruiting a Finance Assistant to join their team. Working for a business that offers 25 day holiday allowance and encourages individuals who want to progress and develop their skill set, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field. Duties will include: - Supporting supplier and expense payment processing - Credit control and cash allocation - Reconcile multi-currency bank accounts - Assist with purchase ledger and statement reconciliations - Prepare and report daily cash position - Query resolution The successful candidate will have worked in a finance role previously. If you are keen to work for a growing business that can facilitate your growth and development then apply today.

Hays are working with a large accountancy practice, seeking to recruit a recently qualified Auditor into their expanding Bristol team. Due to a large recent client win, the team is expanding at a range of different levels. In the role, you will be expected to to effectively manage the Audit process from start to finish. You will demonstrate your expertise in primary accounting frameworks (UK GAAP or IFRS). You will also mentor, and coach more junior members. This role is suitable for someone who has qualified in the last year in a medium to large firm, seeking a new challenge, joining a larger firm. The role offers the most competitive Audit salary in Bristol, along with excellent flexible working, benefits and fast tracked progression. If you'd be open to having a confidential, unbiased conversation about this role please submit your CV Asap or give Nic Cowley a call on (phone number removed). Please note if this role is not quite right for you, but you are considering a move, I encourage you to still get in contact to discuss your next ideal move. INDHAF Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Accounts Assistant 28,000 to 32,000 per annum, Full-time 08:30 to 17:00pm Mon - Friday, 37.50 hours per week, Permanent, BS30 Warmly, Bristol, Bonus, Parking, 33 days holiday, Pension and more! A new opportunity working as a accounts assistant is now available. Working within a highly reputable business who are a supplier to professional and private business's. As part of a a small finance department within a team orientated business with the full support of a line manager, this will see the accounts assistant supported from day 1 with on boarding and training. This accounts assistant opportunity will see you carrying out duties such as : - Post all receipts & payments as required, reconciling bank account - Issue daily sales invoices - Process supplier invoices, highlighting any issues - Process supplier payments as required - 7 day to 30 day EOM terms as agreed with each supplier - Credit control / collection of debt - usually by phone or email - Set up of new customer accounts on sales ledger as required - Raise credit notes as required - Arrange paying-in of cheques as required - Process petty cash payments - Trade account applications/credit safe checks & credit insurance check/update - Submission of some sales invoices via customers online systems as required - Processing ad hoc confidential waste orders & payments - Processing account customers confidential waste collections as required - Processing customer proforma payments - Monitoring of "accounts" & "purchase ledger" in-boxes - Monitoring of unallocated payments on sales & purchase ledgers The successful accounts assistant will have a need to hold accounts or finance experience ideally within a supplier based industry. IT experience on packages such as sage or ERP packages and microsoft programs would be beneficial. This would be the ideal role for someone who has worked as a finance assistant, accounts assistant, accounts administrator, credit controller, purchase ledger clerk or sales ledger clerk If you are actively seeking a new opportunity within accounts where you can utilise your experience or further develop within accounts, look no further, apply today for your immediate consideration. Benefits Include : - Paying a salary of up to 32,000 per annum - Profit Share Bonus scheme - 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays - On-site parking - Working within a modern office environment - Regular team events - Pension - Some home working available (to be agreed with line manager) You can apply direct to (url removed) or for further information, Please call Richard Hughes on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Thanks for your application. Due to the high level of responses we are currently receiving, whilst we endeavour to contact everyone, sometimes we are unable to. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of making your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are seeking a Corporate Accounts Assistant to join my clients Paulton accounts team. This role can be part-time (18-22 hours per week) or full-time and offers the opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio, gain hands-on accounts experience, and receive full support to pursue professional qualifications. Hybrid and flexible working options are available after probation. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare and review small company accounts and corporation tax returns. - Assist with drafting more complex accounts for senior review. - Prepare dormant accounts to meet deadlines. - Support bookkeeping and updating of client records in Xero. - Assist UK and US tax teams with corporate client information. - Basic dividend planning and drafting of basic partnership and non-resident company tax returns under guidance. - Manage own workload and contribute as a flexible team player. Candidate Requirements: - AAT Level 3/4 or ACCA/ACA Part-Qualified. - Experience preparing company accounts using accounting software. - Degree (minimum 2:1) or at least 3 A-levels (A, B, B) preferred. - Strong IT skills, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new software quickly. - Excellent communication, attention to detail, and professional approach. - Knowledge of VAT, LLP accounts, international clients, or Xero is desirable but not essential. Employment Details: - Part-time (preferred) or full-time permanent role. - Core hours 9:00am-2:30pm for part-time; flexible around 10am-4pm. - Hybrid working: three days in-office, two days remote after probation. Benefits: - Study package fully funded to pursue AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications. - Holiday: 23 days plus flexible bank holidays, holiday trading, and additional holiday with service. - Dedicated Wellbeing Day. - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and MYNDUP wellbeing platform. - Rewards, Health Cash Plan, Pension & Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes, Cycle to Work, client/employee referral bonuses. - Death in Service Life Assurance and enhanced family leave policies. - ERIC recognition awards, long service awards, and regular employee events. Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Our client, a well-established wealth management and investment firm, are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Investment Assistant to join a growing investment team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within portfolio management and financial services. Key Responsibilities - Support the onboarding and setup of new investment portfolios across relevant systems and platforms - Process portfolio transactions, including bulk trades and cash movements - Assist with portfolio rebalancing exercises and investment model updates - Monitor portfolio activity and identify any breaches or exceptions requiring action - Manage cash allocations, contributions, and investment instructions - Liaise with internal departments and external platforms to resolve operational issues and ensure accurate processing - Prepare management information, data packs, and reports for meetings and business requirements - Take meeting notes and maintain accurate records of discussions and actions - Contribute to business projects and process improvement initiatives - Support the wider team with administrative and operational tasks as required About You - Excellent administrative and organisational skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - Comfortable working with online platforms, databases, and business systems - A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys working with data, processes, and investments, and who takes pride in delivering high levels of accuracy and client service. If this sounds like you, apply today.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT BRISTOL (OFFICE BASED) 30,000 to 35,000 + STUDY SUPPORT + GREAT BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: We're exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing accountancy practice in Bristol that's looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant to join its expanding team. Working closely with experienced accountants, this is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant who is looking to broaden their experience by supporting a diverse portfolio of external clients. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities, with a clear development path towards preparing Management Accounts and taking on greater responsibility over time. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive business that is committed to developing its people, offering study support towards further qualifications. Candidates who have already completed their AAT qualification or are currently studying AAT will be highly regarded. THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT / ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE: Working as part of a collaborative team, you'll support a portfolio of external clients, with responsibilities including: - Processing supplier invoices and maintaining accurate Purchase Ledger records - Raising sales invoices and maintaining Sales Ledger records - Completing bank reconciliations and resolving account discrepancies - Supporting VAT Return preparation and financial compliance - Assisting with bookkeeping activities using cloud-based accounting software - Preparing payment runs and maintaining accurate financial records - Supporting Month-End processes and assisting with the preparation of Management Accounts - Producing financial reports and analysis using Excel - Liaising with clients to resolve finance queries and provide excellent service - Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc finance projects and client work - Developing your technical accounting knowledge with structured training and support THE PERSON - Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Finance Assistant, or Bookkeeper - Experience with Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, bank reconciliations, and bookkeeping - Previous experience supporting multiple clients or working within an accountancy practice would be advantageous but isn't essential - Experience using cloud-based accounting software such as Xero would be beneficial - Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills - AAT qualified or currently studying AAT would be highly desirable - Keen to develop your skills and progress towards preparing Management Accounts - Excellent communication and organisational skills with a strong attention to detail - A proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team TO APPLY: If you're an ambitious Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Finance Assistant looking to develop your career within a supportive accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV via the advert for immediate consideration. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.