Accounts Assistant

Vivobarefoot ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent footwear company in Bristol is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. The role includes managing invoice processing, supplier relationships, and cashflow forecasting while embracing technology for process improvement. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of accounts experience and a keen interest in finance. This position offers a pathway to a fulfilling finance career within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts position.
• Interest in pursuing a career in finance.
• Digital-first mindset with enthusiasm for AI and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Managing Vivo’s AI invoice reading tool and ensuring integration with Purchase to Pay process.
• Accurately entering supplier invoices and credit notes into NetSuite.
• Preparing weekly batch payment runs, customer refunds, and payment requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Tools

NetSuite

Yooz

Job description

Vivobarefoot is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. This role will provide essential financial, administrative, and clerical support, primarily within Accounts Payable and Banking, with the opportunity to expand into Accounts Receivable. You’ll play a key role in keeping our finance processes running smoothly and efficiently, while collaborating across the team on ad hoc projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing Vivo’s AI invoice reading tool (Yooz) and ensuring it is fully integrated with our Purchase to Pay process
• Accurately entering supplier invoices and credit notes into NetSuite
• Preparing weekly batch payment runs, customer refunds, and ad hoc payment requests
• Sending timely payment remittances to suppliers
• Reconciling Accounts Payable supplier ledger accounts
• Requesting and reconciling supplier statements, resolving supplier queries
• Preparing bank reconciliations and assisting with Balance Sheet account analysis
• Leading regular reviews of Trade Creditors ledger with the Finance Manager
• Updating the weekly cashflow forecast and partnering with departments to review costs against budgets
• Identifying opportunities to streamline the Purchase to Pay process through automation and AI

Who we’re looking for

We want someone with a keen interest in building a career in finance. You’ll be organised, detail-oriented, and confident in a digital-first environment. You should enjoy problem-solving, working as part of a team, and using technology to improve processes.

Key skills and qualities

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an accounts position
• Interest in pursuing a career in finance
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Digital-first mindset with enthusiasm for AI and process automation
• Team player with a "can do" attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with NetSuite or Yooz desirable but not essential – training will be provided

Join Vivobarefoot and help us keep our finance operations smooth, efficient, and innovative. You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and making a tangible impact on the business.