Accounts Assistant

Austin Fraser; East Knighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Accounts Assistant
Location: Dorchester, Dorset
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, Atlas Elektronik UK (AEUK), is seeking a self-motivated and hardworking Accounts Assistant to join their finance team during an exciting time of continuous growth, profitability, and system transformation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and supportive team at a business undergoing positive change, following the recent implementation of a new SAP system.

About the Role:

As a Finance Assistant, you will support a broad range of core financial activities, as well as respond flexibly to emerging priorities. Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Managing the cash book and assisting with cash flow preparation
2. Handling inter-company and balance sheet reconciliations
3. Reviewing supplier payment runs and carbon reporting
4. Monitoring and hedging foreign currencies
5. Processing and auditing expense claims via Concur
6. Financially assessing and analyzing suppliers
7. Processing expenses and journals
8. Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant (SFA) with statutory reporting, including annual accounts, Payment Practice Reporting, and audit support

You will work closely with both the immediate financial accounting team and the wider AEUK finance team to ensure all deadlines and functional goals are achieved.

Skills and Experience:

1. Ideally qualified by experience
2. Good basic tax knowledge (e.g., VAT and awareness of tax-sensitive items such as entertaining costs)
3. Strong Excel skills
4. Excellent prioritization and deadline management abilities
5. High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
6. Ability to adapt quickly in complex or sensitive situations
7. Proactive in seeking process improvements and knowledge sharing
8. Trustworthy with confidential information
9. Able to work independently and as part of a team
10. Open-minded and thrives on challenge
11. SAP experience is an advantage, but not essential

Challenges of the Role:

1. Balancing multiple deadlines and tasks that impact various areas of the finance team will be key to your success.
2. Managing workload effectively to meet month-end and year-end deadlines will be critical.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Ensure timely processing of cash book transactions and preparation of cash flows
2. Meet all statutory obligations and internal deadlines
3. Provide day-to-day support and cover within the finance team as needed

*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted