ASHLEY REES
ASSOCIATES Finance & Accountancy Recruitment Specialists

A financial services organisation based in north Bristol is currently recruiting a Financial Controller to join their team.

This role is to join a growing team and offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be promoted to Finance Director in due course.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing a finance and credit team
• Assisting the MD with strategic decisions based on financial performance
• Month end reporting and analysis
• Liaising with underwriters about the financial viability of projects
• Managing the client portfolio
• Cashflow forecasting and analysis
• Driving debt review meetings

The role will suit someone from and accounting and/or credit background who will have a professional qualification to compliment this.  Previous experience of working in financial services is essential.

A service organisation based in north Bristol is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing business and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their accountancy career.

Duties will include:

• Assisting the Financial Controller with the production of month end management accounts
• Reconciling the balance sheet
• Producing profit and loss statements
• Calculating VAR returns
• Journals, accruals and pre-payments
• Purchase ledger

Previous experience of working in an accountancy role is essential.  The successful candidate will also be proficient on excel.

A manufacturing organisation based in Emersons Green is currently recruiting an Administration Team Leader to join their team.

Working for a business that operates both in the UK and Internationally, this role is newly created and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Manage and mentor a team
• Ensure customer services level are maintained to an excellent standard
• Look at ways to improve efficiencies and processes within the team
• Deal with logistical and scheduling queries
• Liaise with other departments to ensure internal relationships are upheld to ensure smooth running of the overall business
• Assist with recruitment and interviewing

Previous supervisory experience is essential.  The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that requires demonstrating initiative and leaderships skills.

A service organisation based in Radstock is currently recruiting a Plant and Transport Controller to join their team.

Working for a well-known privately-run business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Control plant and vehicle expenditure
• Co-ordination or reporting procedure
• Entering invoices onto Sage
• Carry out weekly checks on fuel activity
• Updating fleet vehicle list
• Co-ordination of auditing system
• Fleet management
• Create and update vehicle records

Previous administrative experience is essential.  The successful candidate must be a confident communicator and enjoy taking responsibility and accountability for tasks.

An engineering organisation based in Shepton Mallett is currently recruiting an Operations Manager to join their team.

Working for a growing, family-run business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Meet demands of the contracts, have an understanding of manpower, vehicle and plant requirements
• Review the Works diary each day to confirm your sales made VS your forecast
• Take details of any operational problems that occur during the day and liaise with the client
• Liaise with Plant and Transport to help problem solve on-site queries
• Allocate job and materials
• Attend meetings with senior management

Previous experience of working in an operational/scheduling/logistical background is essential.  The successful candidate will have managed staff previously and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills.

An accountancy practice based in central Bristol (but offering part WFH) is currently recruiting a Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Working for an independent, expanding business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field and undertake a professional accountancy qualification as study support will be provided.

Duties will include:

• Preparing financial accounts for clients
• VAT returns
• Tax computations
• Assisting clients with financial queries
• Liaising with the payroll department regarding individual contractors and their queries

Previous experience of working within an accounts team is essential.  The successful candidate must have good academics and be confident dealing with people both over the phone and face to face.

A service organisation based in Ham Green is currently recruiting an Accounts Trainee to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing business and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to start a career within accountancy.

Duties will include:

• Check bank balances and tax codes
• VAT returns
• Managing invoices
• Assisting with PAYE audits
• Assist with credit control
• Other ad hoc duties within the finance department

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong numerical ability.  Proficiency on Excel and strong communication skills are also essential.

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting as Payroll Supervisor to join their team.

Working for a business that operates globally, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Overseeing and mentoring a team
• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Auto-enrolment
• SSP and SMP calculations
• Payroll reconciliation
• Assisting with departmental process improvements
• Issuing P45’s and P46’s
• Year-end payroll

The successful candidate will have extensive end to end payroll experience and be used to managing their own workload and prioritising accordingly. 

An environmentally-led service organisation based in Stroud is currently recruiting an Assistant Finance Manager to join their team.

Working in a newly created role for a rapidly growing business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

 Duties will include:

• Preparing monthly management packs
• Develop, implement and manage financial systems/models
• Prepare analysis of financial information for monitoring reports
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Oversee annual and interim audits
• Management of fixed asset system
• Review work prepared by junior members of staff

Previous experience of working in a similar financial/management accounting role is essential.  The successful candidate will have strong excel skills and ideally have used Sage previously.

A service organisation based in Frome is currently recruiting an Office Administrator to join their team.

Working for a growing business and supporting Senior Stakeholders within the business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Event management – scheduling, bookings, troubleshooting
• Contracts administration – adding, amending and reviewing
• Purchasing – office equipment, budget control, sourcing and quotations
• Document control – quality management, report writing, template administration
• Marketing support  - brochures, branding and promotion
• IT support – backup, service supplier POC

The successful candidate will have previous office administration experience.  This role will require someone who is comfortable working autonomously and being the most senior admin support person within the company.

A service organisation based in Quedgeley is currently recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to enhance their experience within this field working for a highly reputable, well-established organisation.

Duties will include:

• Coding and matching invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Posting journals
• Dealing with queries
• Processing invoices
• Data entry

Previous purchase ledger experience is essential.  The successful candidate must also be proficient on Excel and other Microsoft Office products

A service organisation based in Warmley is currently recruiting an HR Administrator for approximately 25 hours per week.

This is a newly created role and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field on a reduced hours basis.

Duties will include:

• HR systems and HR data entry,
• Job role changes, maternity, references
• Assist with performance management procedures
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity
• Manage the onboarding process for new employees
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation
• Keep up to date with latest HR trends and best practices
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees

Previous experience of working in an HR role is essential. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of employment law.

A retail company based in Weston-Super-Mare is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career in accountancy as the role will be taken with a view to progressing into a more senior role over time.

Duties will include:

• Production of monthly management accounts
• KPI reporting
• Liaising with the Financial Controller regarding the improvement of economic and productive efficiencies
• Month end reporting
• Assisting with year-end and the audit trail
• Project accounting

The successful candidate must also have experience of producing management accounts and ideally have previously managed staff.

A financial services organisation based in Bath is currently recruiting a Financial Administrator to join their team.

Working in the Risk and Credit Control Department, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Assist the Credit team with the management of finance contracts
• Calculating settlement figures and issuing these to customers
• Processing payments
• Ensure customer enquiries are managed within agreed timescales
• Liaise with insolvency agents for appropriate administration
• Liaise with agents with regards to the collection and disposals of assets where appropriate

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be proficient on excel.  Previous experience of working within an administrative/customer service role is essential.

A service organisation based in Gloucester is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for an innovative business that is at the forefront of its industry.

Duties will include:

• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance analysis
• KPI reporting
• Month end reporting
• Profit & loss statements
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysis and reporting of financial statements and management accounts

The successful candidate will have previous experience of producing management accounts.  Strong communication and IT skills are also essential.

A manufacturing organisation based in south Bristol is currently recruiting a Management Accountant to join their team.

Working for global organisation that is well-established within the UK, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Prepare financial reports for global business entities
• Produce monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• KPI reporting and cashflow forecasting
• SOX control testing
• CAPEX planning
• Project accounting

The successful candidate will be studying or have completed a professional qualification.  Strong systems and excel skills are also essential.

A property company based in Bristol is currently recruiting a Senior Client Accountant to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a very well-established organisation and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Manage and mentor a team
• Ensure all client and property accounting services are delivered to a consistently high standard
• Service charge accounts and property balance sheet
• Liaise with surveyors to monitor budgets and maintain cash flow
• Variance reporting
• Preparation and audit of VAT reports and client statements
• Deal with surveyor, tenant and client queries
• Produce interest reports and charges

Previous experience of working within a client accounting role is essential.  The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

A service organisation based in Clifton is currently recruiting a Ledger Clerk to join their team.

Working for a growing business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field as study support can also be offered.

Duties will include:

• Process sales and purchase ledger invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolve supplier queries
• Trade invoices
• Reconcile accounts
• Liaise with regional offices for invoicing queries
• Support the team leader with ad hoc duties

Previous experience of working with invoices is essential.  The successful candidate must also be a strong commutator and comfortable using excel.

A service organisation based in north Bristol is currently recruiting a Customer Support Executive to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing business and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Analyse market potential, track sales and status reports
• Supply management and customers with reports and KPIs as required
• Qualify opportunities through telephones calls and pass onto Account Managers
• Research accounts, identify key players and generate interest
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills.  Proficiency on excel and report writing is also essential.

A public sector organisation based in central Bristol (but offering part WFH) is currently recruiting a credit control supervisor to join their team on a temporary basis, approximately 3months but could go on longer.

Duties will include:

• Managing and mentoring a small team
• Setting credit limits
• Leading debt review meetings
• Dealing with queries
• Cashflow analysis
• Cash allocation

Previous supervisory experience is essential.  The successful candidate will also be familiar with the whole credit control and accounts receivable process.

A service organisation based in north Bristol is currently recruiting a Reports Coordinator to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a growing business and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their administrative career.

Duties will include:

• Tracking, collating data and producing and checking a variety of reports
• Updating/creating excel databases and schedules
• Liaising with customers, technicians and Account Manager for all aspects of reports
• Administration of customer portals and databases
• Producing line drawings through Microsoft Visio
• Escalating queries, including positive samples through appropriate channels

Previous administrative experience is required.  The successful candidate must be proficient on excel and be a strong verbal and written communicator

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field working for a successful and growing business.

Duties will include:

• Processing timesheets
• Issuing P45’s and P46’s
• Calculating SSP and SMP
• Assisting with year-end payroll
• Dealing with HMRC queries
• Administer the auto-enrolment pension

Previous experience of working within payroll is essential.  The successful candidate must also be comfortable supporting team members and trying to evaluate and improve processes within the team.

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting as Payroll Administrator to join their team.

Working for a business that operates globally, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls
• Auto-enrolment
• SSP and SMP calculations
• Payroll reconciliation
• Assisting with departmental process improvements
• Issuing P45’s and P46’s
• Year-end payroll

The successful candidate will have extensive end to end payroll experience and be used to managing their own workload and prioritising accordingly.  Working knowledge of CIS an advantage.

A service organisation based in central Bristol but offering remote working is currently recruiting a Management & Compliance Accountant to join their team.

This is a newly created role working for a global organisation and is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Delivering accounting services to new and existing clients
• Producing management accounts
• VAT returns Balance sheet reconciliations
• Develop and implement new accounting processes
• Ensure clients are kept compliant within respective countries
• Client case management and query resolution
• Support junior team members

The successful candidate will have experience of the full month end process and be a confident communicator. 

A service organisation based in north Bristol is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team.

This role is to support the Financial Controller, working for a growing SME.

Duties will include:

• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Provide finance-based analysis and data
• Monthly CIS returns
• Prepare monthly journals, prepayments and accruals
• Submit VAT returns
• Reconcile and process PAYE/NI payments to HMRC

The successful candidate will ideally have used Sage and be studying their AAT qualification.  Previous journals/accruals/prepayments experience is essential.

An accountancy practice based in central Bristol is currently recruiting a Trainee Accountant to join their team.

Working for an independent, expanding business, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field and undertake a professional accountancy qualification as study support will be provided.

Duties will include:

• Preparing financial accounts for clients
• VAT returns
• Tax computations
• Assisting clients with financial queries
• Liaising with the payroll department regarding individual contractors and their queries

Previous experience of working within an accounts team is advantageous but not essential.  The successful candidate must have good academics and be confident dealing with people both over the phone and face to face.

A service organisation based in central Bristol is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team.

Working for a company that operates all over the world and within a position that offers study support if desired, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to further their career within this field.

Duties will include:

• Ledger and margin analysis
• Reconcile nominal ledger
• Processing payments
• Option to progress through the business and take on management accounts
• Invoicing
• Responsible for your own portfolio of clients
• Dealing with client queries
• Match internal rates to invoices received

Previous experience of working within an accounts team is essential.  The successful candidate must also be a strong communicator and proficient on Excel.

A service organisation based in central Bristol (but offering remote working) is currently recruiting a Treasury Administrator to join their team on a part time basis.

To work 22.5 hours over three days, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to carry on their career in finance on a reduced hours basis.

Duties will include:

• Online banking administration and control
• Bank and internal relationship management
• Update company bank mandates
• System administration of different banking platforms
• Act as a point of contact to resolve queries

Previous experience of working in a similar role is essential.  The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness and ideally have used SAP.