Accounts Assistant

Finance Assistant - Accounts Assistant

27,000- 29,000 + Study Support + Superb Benefits + Hybrid working

Christchurch - Dorset - Near Bournemouth

Vardey Recruitment are working in partnership with a fantastic employer who is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Christchurch Dorset (Near Bournemouth). This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying towards an accounting qualification eg AAT/ACCA/CIMA, who is looking to expand their experience across a broad range of finance duties.

The Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant Job plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing, reconciliations, and reporting across bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses. There will be further opportunities to progress within the Finance team as the team is ambitious and growing!

Key Responsibilities of Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant

• Reconciliation of bank accounts for multiple entities
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses
• Preparation and posting of journals, including VAT-related entries
• Daily posting of direct bankings
• Supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow information
• Providing occasional cover for other finance roles and general administrative accounts support
• Updating of bank mandates
• Improving processes and project work

About You As Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA,CIMA or equivalent) - stopped or paused study will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT is essential or highly desirable
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or above)
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary circa 27,000 - 29,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability and career growth
• Full study support - AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Hybrid working
• Supportive and friendly, fun, social finance team
• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic staff benefits, including:
• Discounts across the products/retail places
• Use of facilities - pool and gym usage!
• Progression within a fantastic finance team!

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