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Assistant Accountant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assistant Accountant | £30,000 - £40,000 | Dorchester
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this hands-on role will play a key part in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, conducting account reconciliations, supporting payroll processing, and assisting with both statutory and project-based financial reporting.
The Role:
* Processing and recording new customer purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
* Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and accurately posting them to Sage
* Posting daily bank transactions to maintain up-to-date financial records
* Assisting with monthly postponed VAT reporting and related processes
* Preparing weekly payment run reports for review and approval
* Compiling monthly payroll adjustment worksheets, including overtime, leave, and other variations
Key Skills and Experience:
* AAT Level 4 qualification (or be qualified by experience to an equivalent level)
* 3–5 years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
* Strong proficiency in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Solid understanding of core financial systems, ledger management, and reconciliation processes
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing business. If you thrive in a hands-on role and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in DorchesterBefore You Apply
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