Accounts Assistant

Achieve Recruitment; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a growing finance team in Wimborne Minster. The role involves processing transactions, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, Excel skills, and previous finance experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of £26,000 - £30,000 plus benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discount scheme savings at major retailers

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Numerically literate with solid Excel skills.
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts support.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions in line with company policies.
• Reconcile vendor and customer statements.
• Enter and validate financial data and journal entries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Finance experience

Bookkeeping

Automotive industry knowledge

Job description

Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: Poole, Office Based

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple business units, supporting core financial processes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support for mental health, financial, legal, and relationship advice
• Discount scheme savings at major retailers, restaurants, and gyms

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions in line with company policies
• Reconcile vendor and customer statements
• Complete system-generated bank reconciliations
• Enter and validate financial data and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Respond to queries related to invoices, payments, and financial documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and service level agreements
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Shared Services finance team

What We re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Numerically literate with solid Excel skills
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts support
• Experience in the automotive industry or with Keyloop DMS is a plus
• Enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn