ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

City Centre Recruitment; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Dorchester is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller with day-to-day financial operations. This hands-on role requires managing ledgers, performing reconciliations, and assisting with payroll and reporting in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will hold AAT Level 4 and have 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in an assistant accountant or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Familiarity with financial systems, ledgers, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales and purchase ledgers.
• Perform reconciliations and assist with payroll.
• Contribute to financial reporting for projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational abilities

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Mon-Thurs 08:30 – 17:00 and Fri 08:30 – 16:00

Salary £30,000 to £40,000 DOE

IMMEDIATE START / NOTICE PERIODS CONSIDERED

This is a rare opportunity to join an established company located in Dorchester, Dorset. You will support the Financial Controller with the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The role includes responsibility for managing the sales and purchase ledgers, performing reconciliations, assisting with payroll, and contributing to statutory and project-related financial reporting. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Purchase Ledger & Creditors
• Banking
• VAT & Compliance
• Payments & Expenses
• Payroll & Employee Finance
• Other Finance Tasks

CV will show the following:

• Qualified AAT Level 4 (or QBE to the same level).
• 3–5 years' experience in an assistant accountant or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Familiarity with standard financial systems, ledgers, and reconciliation procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Sage payroll experience (desirable).
• Experience working with WIP an advantage.
• Clear and confident communicator – both written and verbal.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.

INTERESTED?

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility.

City Centre Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

City Centre Recruitment is acting as an employment business in relation to ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

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