Accounts Assistant

Vardey Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Study support

Career progression

On-site facilities

Job summary

Vardey Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant for a Christchurch-based role with hybrid working in Dorset. The position offers a salary of £27,000–£30,000, and a strong study support program to help you progress in accounting qualifications.

The role involves bank reconciliations, journals, VAT handling, and supporting financial reporting, with opportunities for long-term career growth within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Reconciliation and bookkeeping experience or study in progress.
• Understanding of VAT and its impact on ledgers.
• Strong numeracy with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of bank accounts for multiple entities.
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts, petty cash, and expenses.
• Preparation and posting of journals, including VAT entries.
• Daily posting of direct bankings.
• Supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow information.
• Providing cover for other finance roles and general accounts support.
• Updating bank mandates.
• Improving processes and project work.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

VAT knowledge

Double-entry bookkeeping

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Attention to detail

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent ongoing studies

Accounting degree or related qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Finance Assistant - Accounts Assistant

Christchurch - near Bournemouth in Dorset |

£27,000-£30,000 + Hybrid working, Superb Benefits and Study Support

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

• Keen to start or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA,CIMA or equivalent)
• A recent Graduate in Accountancy could also be interested in this job ideally with some accountancy experience.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping - and clear understanding of double entry bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT is essential or 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 - £30,000, depending on experience - qualifications
• Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability and career growth
• Full study support
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic staff benefits, including:
• Discounts across the products/retail units
• Use of facilities on site
• Progression within a fantastic finance team!

Additional Information

• Based in Christchurch, Dorset (near Bournemouth)
• Progression and a supportive environment with opportunities to develop finance skills and experience