Accounts Assistant

Marele Accountancy Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as an Accounts Assistant and elevate your accounting career! This role offers a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed. You'll prepare invoices, manage payroll, and produce financial reports while collaborating with a dynamic team. Enjoy a hybrid working model after probation, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're detail-driven and passionate about excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and make a real impact!

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Study support

Professional guidance

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar accounting role in the UK.
• Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage invoices, VAT returns, payroll, and bookkeeping duties.
• Produce trial balances, monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Financial accounting

Xero

SageCloud

Sage50 Accounts

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

English communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Job description

Location: Bournemouth, Hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 days at home) Once probation period has been completed

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a growing, supportive and ambitious firm?
Marele Accountancy is expanding our Bournemouth team and we're on the lookout for a talented Accounts Assistant to join us full-time.

About the Accounts Assistant Role:
You ll be an essential part of a close-knit, high-performing team where your skills will be valued and developed.
During the probation period, the role is fully office-based to ensure you receive the best support, training and integration into our team.
After successfully completing probation, you can choose between a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) or staying fully office-based whichever suits you best along with flexible start and finish times, giving you greater control over your working day.

We re looking for a proactive, detail-driven individual who takes pride in their work, thrives on responsibility and is passionate about contributing to a culture of excellence.

What the Accounts Assistant Will Do:

Prepare and manage invoices, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping duties

Produce trial balances, monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts

Carry out credit control, prepare payment runs, costings and pricing

Prepare and submit year-end accounts and self-assessment tax returns

Help configure and improve financial processes and procedures

Collaborate on a range of financial operations within the accounts department

Take on additional ad-hoc tasks as needed no two days are the same!

What We re Looking For:

Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar accounting role in the UK

Minimum 1 year of payroll experience in the UK

Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting

Strong working knowledge of Xero, SageCloud, Sage50 Accounts and QuickBooks

Experience in the domiciliary care sector is highly desirable

Accounts Assistant Key Skills:

Excellent English communication skills written and spoken

Confident and courteous in client interactions

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook and Word

Highly organised with brilliant attention to detail

Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined with excellent teamwork skills

Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage a dynamic workload

Accounts Assistant Essential Requirements:

Must be based in Bournemouth/Poole and have the right to work in the UK

Must be willing to work full-time from the Bournemouth office during probation

What We Offer:

A collaborative, supportive environment with ongoing training and development

Study support and professional guidance to help you grow your career

Exposure to a diverse client portfolio

A clear path for career progression

Competitive salary, based on experience

Hybrid working model and flexible hours after probation

At Marele Accountancy, we expect the best and we support you every step of the way to achieve it. If you're looking to build a rewarding career with a forward-thinking, respected firm, we d love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's shape a successful future together!