Assistant Accountant - 1 year FTC - Bristol - Central

Element Recruitment are proud to be working exclusively with a very successful organisation in Central Bristol who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their fast growing team. This organisation has a brilliant reputation and is a very good opportunity for an Accounts / Finance Assistant to progress forward. There is also a lot of scope for this position to go permanent. They are very flexible with the hours so would consider 22 - 35 hours per week and have the flexibility to offer only one day a week working in the office! 

This role involves managing financial relationships and queries, ensuring compliance with funder rules, and optimizing account income and expenditure.

Key duties include:

• Review and monitor forecast expenditure, and produce financial reports.
• Manage funding end dates, timesheets, and budget records.
• Liaise with external funders, facilitate audits, and ensure compliance.
• Approve transactions and recommend process improvements.
• Provide training on best practices and create standardization guidelines.
• Conduct compliance checks and support reporting for staff. 

 You will need:

• Experience working within a financial environment with great Excel skills.
• Great analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be highly organised and work to strict deadlines while maintaining excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Desirable - Either be AAT qualified or working towards AAT or accounting qualification.

If you're interested please click "APPLY" or call Harry Harvey on 0117 235 7474