Accounts Assistant - Poole - up to £31,000

Stichting Vrienden van Zonnehuisgroep Amstelland; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a dynamic role based in Poole. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in various finance functions, including accounts payable, receivable, and payroll preparation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a small team environment and will have the chance to develop their skills while supporting the Finance Manager. With a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow within the finance sector. Enjoy a supportive workplace with generous holiday allowances and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company sick pay

Life assurance

Pension

Social events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying, with a background in finance.
• Detailed understanding of transactional bookkeeping required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly payroll information and assist with audits.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable

Payroll Preparation

Transactional Bookkeeping

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

AAT Qualification

Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

Manufacturing Software

Job description

Required

Accounts Assistant required for our Poole based manufacturing client currently in growth. A diverse and interesting role much than just processing, it would suit someone who is keen to learn and develop their skills more to support the Finance Manager. Manufacturing experience would be an advantage but not essential. Working in a very small team, you will be responsible for all the transactional finance functions for the company including:

Key tasks

• Accounts Payable, match, batch and code, payment runs, reconcile statements, expenses, supplier queries
• Banking, reconcile accounts (GBP, USD, Euro), process all credit card payments
• Accounts Receivable, upload sales invoices, issue monthly statement of accounts, monitor AR balances and follow up overdue accounts
• Payroll, collate and validate weekly overtime, reconcile sickness and holiday absences, prepare monthly payroll information for payroll bureau
• Month End, reconcile all balance sheet control accounts, investigate discrepancies, process accruals and prepayments, run month end for stock valuation and WIP calculations
• Other duties, assist with year-end close, assist with annual audit, assist the Finance Manager with ad hoc tasks
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• AAT qualified or studying, solid qualified by experience background will be considered
• Knowledge of Xero an advantage but not essential
• Knowledge of manufacturing software an advantage
• Experience of payroll preparation an advantage but not essential as will be trained
• Detailed understanding of transactional bookkeeping
• Computer literacy to include developed skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Excellent verbal, written, telephone, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to multitask, manage variable workloads and prioritise effectively
• Accuracy and attention to detail
  
  

The role is fully office based. It can be 30 hours (4 days) or 37.5 hours per week. 25 days holiday + bank holidays, company sick pay, life assurance, pension, social events and on-site parking.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency