Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Great public transport links

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a Bournemouth-based business in their search for an Assistant Accountant. The role involves handling daily transactional activity, helping with month-end tasks, and supporting the group’s ERP project.

The ideal candidate will have finance experience, be studying or qualified by experience, and possess strong organisational and communication skills to thrive in a busy team environment. The role offers 35 hours per week and parking benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Actively studying or qualified by experience in finance.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Confident using finance systems and adapting to new technology.

Responsibilities

• Support daily transactional activities including bank reconciliations and processing for multiple entities.
• Assist with month-end processes: journals, balance sheet reconciliations and key schedules.
• Assist with VAT returns and related reconciliations to ensure compliance.
• Participate in ERP implementation testing and process improvement reviews.
• Collaborate across the finance team to drive efficiency and improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Finance qualifications in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively supporting our Bournemouth, Dorset who is currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team. This is a high volume multi entity business.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Supporting daily transactional activities, including bank reconciliations and processing transactions for multiple entities within the group
• Contributing to month-end processes, assisting with journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing key financial schedules
• Assisting with internal controls, VAT returns, and relevant reconciliations to ensure compliance with financial procedures
• Engaging in system testing and process reviews related to the organisation’s new ERP implementation, helping identify opportunities for process improvement
• Building effective working relationships across the finance team and wider business, supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Expereince working in a similar position previously
• Finance professional qualifications held, actively studying or qualified by experience
• Possesses relevant accounting experience, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident in using finance systems, and able to adapt to new technolog
• Demonstrates clear communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and task ownership
• Exhibits a professional attitude and desire to progress within a supportive team environment

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Opportunity to be involved in system testing and process optimisation projects
• Great public transport links
• Up to £35,000 salary depending on experience
• Free parking
• 35 hours full time week