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
