Assistant Accountant

1 month ago


Bristol City Centre, United Kingdom TPG Services Full time
Who we are

Science Group is an international science, engineering and technology (“SET”) business providing a range of services to the medical, defence, industrial, food & beverage and consumer sectors, supplemented by a strategic products division where the Group holds leading market positions in associated technology sectors.

The Group has a strong balance sheet with significant cash resources and freehold property asset base. The Group provides products and services to clients in the key vertical markets of: medical, defence, food & beverage, industrial and consumer. With offices throughout Europe and North America, two dedicated R&D innovation centres, and employees fluent in over 30 languages, Science Group supports a global client base in over 100 countries.

Our numerous scientists, engineers, regulatory advisors and market experts are supported by the Group's streamlined central support functions.

Job Role

The Group is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our finance team within the TPG Services. This role will be based in Bristol and will be reporting to the Finance Manager.

The Assistant Accountant will be accountable for supporting the day-to-day finance function engaging efficient, and effective processes and practices. You will also be responsible for creating and communicating internal and external financial reports to management.

To be successful in this position you will have worked in a similar role with proven work experience. Along with a recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT) or relevant experience, you should ideally have experience of using online Xero accounting software. The ability to interpret financial information and effectively communicate it to staff without a financial background is essential as well as having confidence when dealing with a wide variety of people and prioritising competing deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Familiarity with project reporting requirements and know how to present complex financial information clearly and concisely is an essential part of this role as you'll support the management of projects across the business unit. The role is to assist the Finance team with its daily activities of the billing and accounts payable functions in support of Consultants and Clients. Specifically:
Manage the customer ledger/purchase ledger within the accounting systems Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations Assist with project set up and ad-hoc client billing Resolve invoice/purchase order/supplier/employee queries in a timely manner Process and prepare payment runs for supplier invoices, employee expenses and credit cards on a regular basis Reconcile customer and supplier accounts and chase up unauthorised invoices/reconciling differences.
Experience & Qualifications
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Skilled with Microsoft Excel Ready and able to exercise initiative High level of attention to detail
This great opportunity for someone that is currently studying, recently qualified, or qualified by experience and looking to take the next step within their career as training and/or support will be provided.

Career Development

We are committed to career development and make a focussed effort to offer bespoke training and mentoring to allow each individual to thrive within their environment and realise personal potential.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

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