Assistant Accountant, Bristol

About The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the production of monthly management accounts for both Bailey Caravans and PRIMA Leisure. This successful applicant will be not only responsible for delivering accurate and well‑presented information in a timely manner but have the autonomy to shape and improve processes as they see fit, with support from the Management Accounting team.

You will be comfortable working within a team structure and willing to develop with the role in order to support the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Production of weekly and ad hoc reporting as required
• Complete regular bank and control account reconciliations
• Carry out regular overhead analysis
• Assist the rest of the team with the production of Management Accounts

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Strong Excel skills
• Newly Qualified AAT desirable but not essential
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong organisation skills
• Confident, with good communication skills

Values & Behaviours We Pass It On With Pride

• Attention to detail to provide and present concise work that is clear from errors
• Critical thinker and problem solver

We Look Ahead

• Innovation to look for opportunities to improve current approaches and methods
• Results orientated

We Roll up our Sleeves

• Excellent communicator delivering with impact
• Able to persuade and communicate at all levels

We are One Community

• Team player who voices opinions
• Treats others with respect

At Bailey of Bristol, we are proud of the people behind our products. We are building a team where different perspectives and experiences are valued, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, apply anyway—you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

About The Department

Our Finance team plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly, managing everything from day‑to‑day transactions to long‑term financial planning. Responsible for overseeing all financial aspects, from budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, the team ensures accuracy, compliance, and transparency across the organisation. With a focus on efficiency and attention to detail, they provide the insight and support needed to drive confident decision‑making and sustainable growth.

The Bailey Family

Bailey of Bristol is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of leisure vehicles, with a proud history of craftsmanship and innovation. We are committed to producing high‑quality leisure vehicles that inspire adventure, and we take pride in our skilled workforce, strong team culture, and dedication to excellence. We have been building Bailey leisure vehicles here in South Bristol since 1948 and are now very much part of the local community. We are also the tenth largest private company in Bristol and the largest recruiter in the area. The majority of our employees live nearby and have been with us for a long time, with the average length of service around 10 years. As a result, our workforce possesses the necessary skill and experience to successfully produce a complex range of caravans, motorhome and campervans in the same production facility.

What We Offer Financial & Remuneration

• Competitive salaries (with entry‑level hourly rates above the Real Living Wage)
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover from day 1 of employment
• Salary exchange Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support through salary advance and travel loan schemes

Social & Culture

• Excellent holiday entitlement (25 days a year plus Bank Holidays) with additional entitlement for long service
• Enhanced family friendly pay; Maternity pay (24 weeks full pay followed by 15 weeks statutory pay) / Paternity pay (2 weeks full pay)
• Longer weekends as a result of an early finish every Friday (role dependent & subject to business needs)
• Monthly recognition awards
• 25% discount at our partner company PRIMA Leisure

Health & Wellbeing

• Health cashback scheme
• Bi‑weekly free fruit Mondays
• Employee Assistance Program
• On‑site Mental Health First Aiders
• HRT treatment support

Learning & Development

• Dedicated induction & onboarding
• Career progression opportunities
• Role‑specific training
• Opportunity to apply for Apprenticeship Levy support courses

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