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Accounts Assistant

Job Posted: 10 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Christchurch, Dorset

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

Finance Assistant - Accounts Assistant
Christchurch - near Bournemouth in Dorset |
£27,000-£30,000 + Hybrid working, Superb Benefits and Study Support
Vardey Recruitment is working in partnership with a fantastic employer who is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Christchurch Dorset (Near Bournemouth). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to study or already on their studying journey towards an accounting qualification eg AAT/ACCA/CIMA. This Finance Assistant job would suit someone who is looking to expand their accountancy experience or kick start a career in accountancy!
The Accounts Assistant /Finance Assistant role 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
  * Keen to start or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA,CIMA or equivalent)
  * A recent Graduate in Accountancy could also be interested in this job ideally with some accountancy experience.
  * Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping - and clear understanding of double entry 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 - £30,000, depending on experience - qualifications
  * Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability and career growth
  * Full study support
  * Hybrid working opportunities
  * Supportive and friendly finance team
  * Ongoing training and development
  * Fantastic staff benefits, including:
  * Discounts across the products/retail units
  * Use of facilities on site
  * Progression within a fantastic finance team!
Additional Information
  * Based in Christchurch, Dorset (near Bournemouth)
  * Progression and a supportive environment with opportunities to develop finance skills and experience
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Ref; Accounts Assistant - Finance Assistant - Dorset- Bournemouth - Christchurch - Accounts Assistant - Graduate - Active Studier - AAT - ACCA/CIMA

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