Account Assistant

Holt Recruitment Group Limited; Yate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a full-time position in Poole. The role involves managing payment records, supporting monthly reporting, and handling accounts payable and receivable. Ideal candidates will have an AAT Level 3 qualification and experience in accounting. A range of perks such as private medical insurance and performance bonuses are included.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Cycle-to-work initiative

Complimentary eye tests

Free on-site parking

Monthly staff appreciation treats

Qualifications

• Previous engineering background preferred but not essential.
• Experience within an account’s role.

Responsibilities

• Record incoming and outgoing payments within the company’s finance system.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Handle supplier payments and cash management.
• Support management accountant in preparing monthly reports.
• Assist with VAT reporting and arrange payments.
• Perform account reconciliations.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Good MS skills

Education

Level 3 AAT preferred

Job description

Overview

Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Poole
Contract: Permanent, Full-time, Office-based
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

Holt Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client in Poole on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a modern, innovative company!

What’s in it for you?

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme (health & wellbeing support)
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Cycle-to-work initiative
• Technology purchase scheme
• Company savings plan
• Two days’ leave when moving house
• One day’s leave when adopting or purchasing a cat or dog
• £250 reward for successful employee referrals
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Complimentary eye tests with contributions towards glasses for screen use or safety wear
• Seasonal celebrations and festive gifts
• Baby gift package for new parents
• Free on-site parking
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Fresh fruit provided at work
• Monthly staff appreciation treats

What will you be responsible for as an Accounts Assistant?

• Record incoming and outgoing payments within the company’s finance system
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, including chasing debts and liaising with clients
• Handle supplier payments and oversee cash management across multiple currencies
• Support the management accountant in preparing monthly financial reports
• Contribute to submitting financial data to the parent company
• Process staff expense reimbursements
• Assist with VAT reporting and arrange VAT and PAYE payments
• Perform account reconciliations
• Provide supporting documents and financial data for the annual audit in collaboration with the management accountant

What do you need?

• Level 3 AAT preferred
• Previous engineering background preferred but not essential – please apply if QBE
• Experience within an account’s role
• To be a team player
• Good communication skills
• Good MS skills

What is the next step?

If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or call us, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss the Accounts Assistant role in Poole.

Job ID Number: 96791
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Poole