Assistant Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join an SME based in Bournemouth. The role requires someone with 1-3 years of finance experience, ideally in financial services or property finance. Responsibilities include preparing bank reconciliations, processing invoices, and managing ledgers. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave and personal development support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with service)

Workplace pension with salary sacrifice option

Regular company social events

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within financial services or property finance.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software like Xero or Sage.
• Organized with a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete regular bank and control account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies promptly.
• Process supplier invoices and manage creditor ledgers.

Skills

Finance or accounting experience

Experience using Xero or Sage

Strong Excel skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong interpersonal communication

Job description

Assistant Accountant. Bournemouth. Salary: GBP30–35K

Office Based

Role

Venture Recruitment Partners are supporting a fast–paced, privately–backed SME, based in Bournemouth, with their recruitment for a newly–created Assistant Accountant position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid foundation in finance who enjoys variety, responsibility, and working in a collaborative environment where you supported and treated as a valued employee.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and completing regular bank, client, and control account reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner
• Processing supplier invoices, staff expenses, and payments
• Managing debtor and creditor ledgers and ensuring balances are up to date
• Recording and maintaining prepayments and accruals in line with month–end procedures
• Reviewing employee expense claims and reconciling corporate card transactions
• Assisting with month–end journals, reconciliations, and management reporting

Experience / Qualifications

• 1 3 years experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within financial services, lending or property finance
• Experience using Xero or Sage and strong Excel or skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal communication

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days with service)
• Workplace pension with salary sacrifice option
• Regular company social events and personal development support

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.