Bristol based business
Your new role
Are you looking to build your career in a global finance environment where transformation, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything this company do? This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing international finance team as they optimise and modernise their core accounting processes.You'll be based in the Bristol office at least three days a week, with flexibility to work from home for part of your week.
A role with real impact
As the Assistant Accountant, you'll help ensure the month‑end processes run smoothly, efficiently and to timetable. You'll take ownership of key accounting activities, support the integrity of the balance sheet, and partner closely with both onshore and offshore teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.What you'll be doing
Preparing manual journals in line with the month‑end timetable and group requirements
Monitoring the quality and timeliness of offshore sub‑ledger processing, providing feedback and assurance reporting
Completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations to agreed standards
Ensuring balance sheet integrity by investigating and resolving queried items promptly
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within your area
Responding to stakeholder queries professionally and within agreed timeframesWhat you'll need to succeed
Strong Excel skills and the ability to maintain, analyse and improve reporting
Experience working with complex financial systems
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
A proactive approach to problem‑solving, particularly during month‑end
Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders across finance, tax, audit and offshore teamsWhat you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Study support.
Parking.
Great collaborative environment.
What you need to do now
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Salary description
£32000.00 - £34000.00 per year