Finance Assistant - Accounts Assistant
£27,000-£29,000 + Study Support + Superb Benefits + Hybrid working
Christchurch - Dorset - Near Bournemouth
We are 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. Non studies should also apply!
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.
- An accountancy graduate with work experience will be considered
- Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping principles
- Knowledge of VAT /expenses is 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 - outdoor pools and gym and other outdoor sports!
- Progression within a fantastic finance team!
Ref; Accounts Assistant - Finance Assistant - Dorset- Bournemouth - accountancy trainee - graduate - AAT Studier/ACCA/CIMA - Christchurch Job Accounts Assistant
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Christchurch - Bournemouth (Dorset, South West Region, England)
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Christchurch (Dorset, South West Region)
