Accounts Assistant – Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Harvey Shopfitters Ltd are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join our Accounts team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This role would suit someone with previous accounts or purchase ledger experience who is organised, accurate and confident working in a busy office environment. The successful candidate will support the Accounts team with invoice processing, supplier queries, accounts administration and general finance duties.
About Harvey Shopfitters Ltd
Harvey Shopfitters Ltd is an established fit-out and refurbishment contractor working across the leisure, retail and commercial sectors throughout the UK. We have been operating since 1981 and have built a strong reputation for quality, reliability and delivering projects to a high standard.
Role Details
- Job Title: Accounts Assistant
- Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
- Expected Contract Length: Until 30 September 2027
- Hours: 18 hours per week
- Working Pattern: 3 days per week, 9:00am – 4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break
- Required Days: Monday and Friday, plus either Tuesday or Wednesday
- Rate of Pay: £17.00 per hour
- Holiday Entitlement: 33 days including bank holidays, pro rata
- Location: 19 Common Road, Hanham, Bristol BS15 3LL
Key Responsibilities
- Checking, coding, batching and processing supplier invoices.
- Distributing invoices for approval where required.
- Chasing and resolving supplier invoice queries.
- Managing the Accounts mailbox, including printing invoices, responding to queries and forwarding emails where appropriate.
- Setting up new supplier accounts.
- Reconciling monthly supplier statements.
- Consolidating monthly hotel invoices.
- Carrying out general accounts administration, including printing batch headers, creating purchase ledger folders, filing statements and archiving/boxing up batches.
- Using Microsoft Office, SAGE Accounts and Spindle as part of daily duties.
- Answering incoming company calls in a professional manner when required.
- Following company procedures, including Health & Safety requirements.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance or purchase ledger role would be preferred.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
- Experience using SAGE Accounts and/or Spindle would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
- Good communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
- Organised and able to manage workload effectively.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail.
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
