Accounts Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Portland Brown Full time

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of finance? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.

As part of our talented team, you won't just be an observer; you'll make a real impact on our day-to-day operations, focusing on both the accounts receivable and payable aspect of the department.

Main Duties:
To support the Accounts Team to ensure the smooth running of the accounts function for the business, with a key focus on raising accurate invoices for our customers as well as accurate and timely data entry.

Key duties include:

- Raising customer invoices as per their agreed credit terms and dealing with invoice queries when required
- Ensuring payment for customers without credit is received 14 days prior to arrival, or immediately if rental commencement is within this period
- Processing and allocating payments from non-credit clients
- Ensuring business terms & conditions are received for all non-credit customers
- Supporting the Credit Controller with debt collection
- Entering supplier invoices into the financial software, such as housekeeping invoices, linen Invoices, taxi invoices
- Entering credit card receipts into the financial software
- Obtaining approval for supplier invoices
- Account reconciliations, such as credit card reconciliations
- Monthly processing of staff expense claims
- Preparation of monthly cost reports, such as taxi & transport report

**Requirements**:

- Experience working within the Finance sector
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised with strong time management and prioritisation skills
- Self-motivated, hardworking with drive, ambition, energy and enthusiasm
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills

**Benefits**
- 31 days holiday
- 5-night stays in Portlands London apartments
- Portland Birthday Perks
- Training opportunities
- Private Healthcare
- Mental health support
- Critical Illness Cover
- Annual Flu Jab & Eye-test
- Company socials
- Benefit enhancements each year you work at Portland
- Charity match fund

Start date: ASAP

If you're ready to dive into an accounting role and gain valuable experience, we'd love to hear from you.



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