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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Financial Accountant / Assistant Accountant - Accounts Assistant
£30,000-£35,000 + FULL STUDY support
Christchurch - Near Bournemouth - Dorset
Are you an ambitious accounts professional looking to progress your career in financial and management accounting?
This Finance job will interest an AAT studier/ AAT qualified, accounts assistant, or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA ready to take the next career step!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international business with operations across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our client, based in Christchurch near Bournemouth (Dorset), is a market leader with a supportive culture and strong focus on professional development.
They are seeking a hands-on accounts professional to perform a financial accountant / assistant accountant job and to support the wider finance team with month-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting (in time with training and support).
You’ll report directly to the group financial controller and work closely with the general manager on-site — a key sole charge finance position in a small business yet part of a larger group, which can offer long term career progression and on going study support.
The finance job will grow into the below with support and training
Financial accountant job role:
* As an assistant accountant / financial accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for:
* Accurate and timely completion of month-end accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet)
* Intercompany reconciliations within the group
* Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger and cashbook
* Processing bank payments and preparing bank reconciliations
* Reviewing and submitting statutory returns (VAT, tax)
* Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
* Liaising with external auditors during annual audits
* Improving processes and procedures
* Ad hoc project work -eg Integration work - and supplier analysis
Key requirements for finance assistant / assistant accountant job:
* We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused AAT studier , finance assistant / AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant or ambitious QBE who enjoys working in an independent and varied role.
* You maybe a ledger clerk (purchase or sales ledger) who is really keen to find a varied role!
* An understanding of debits and credits is essential
* Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Good Excel and ability to work independently
* Confident communication skills and a proactive attitude
* This role would suit an experienced finance assistant, ledger clerk, accounts assistant, assistant accountant ready to progress, or a part-qualified accountant/AAT studier or QBE seeking broader exposure in a supportive ambitious environment. - MOST important is positive attitude to learning!
What the finance assistant / assistant accountant job can offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits circa £30,000-£35,000
* Full study support
* Career progression opportunities within an international group
* Supportive and collaborative finance team at group level
* Office-based role in Christchurch - Dorset - Near Bournemouth
* Independence and responsibility
* Exposure to the running of an SME working closely with the general manager
If you’re an AAT Studier/ AAT qualified, part-qualified, or assistant accountant QBE or Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant seeking variety and progression and ready for your next challenge — we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with a leading international Dorset/Christchurch/Bournemouth based business.
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