Accounts Assistant

Vardey Recruitment; Winkton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Full study support

On-site facilities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Vardey Recruitment is partnering with a Christchurch-based employer in Dorset to recruit a Finance Assistant/Accounts Assistant. The role offers hybrid working, study support, and a salary of £27,000–£30,000.

The successful candidate will work in a busy finance team, handle reconciliations, journals, and reporting, and have a path to develop within the finance function. AAT/ACCA/CIMA study is encouraged, with on-going training and solid benefits.

Qualifications

• Keen to start or currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)
• Recent Graduate in Accountancy could also be interested, ideally with some experience
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping and double-entry bookkeeping
• VAT knowledge essential or highly desirable
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and analytical skills; comfortable with accounting systems and Excel

Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank accounts for multiple entities
• Reconcile credit card, petty cash and miscellaneous expenses
• Prepare and post journals, including VAT entries
• Daily posting of direct bankings
• Support accurate financial reporting and cash flow information
• Occasional cover for other finance roles and admin accounts
• Update bank mandates
• Help improve processes and projects

Skills

Reconciliations

Bookkeeping

Numeracy

Excel

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting qualification study (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Accountancy Graduate

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Assistant - Accounts Assistant

Christchurch - near Bournemouth in Dorset

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

Vardey Recruitment is working in partnership with a fantastic employer who is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Christchurch Dorset (Near Bournemouth). This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to study or already on their studying journey towards an accounting qualification eg AAT/ACCA/CIMA. This Finance Assistant job would suit someone who is looking to expand their accountancy experience or kick start a career in accountancy!

The Accounts Assistant /Finance Assistant role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing, reconciliations, and reporting across bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses. There will be further opportunities to progress within the Finance team as the team is ambitious and growing!

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 skillsConfident 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