Assistant Accountant

Pertemps; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Bournemouth is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to manage day-to-day finance operations and contribute to analysis and reporting. You will support the Financial Controller and finance team by handling reconciliations, processing invoices, and aiding with audits. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance roles, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a chance to broaden accounting skills within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant/Finance Assistant role.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills across reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular bank, client, and control account reconciliations.
• Processing supplier invoices, expenses, and payments accurately.
• Assisting with external audit, including preparation of audit schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Team player

Job description

Sheridan Maine are working with a growing business based in Bournemouth who are looking to recruit a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant. This role offers a great mix of day-to-day finance operations, month-end support, and exposure to analysis, reporting and audit, making it ideal for someone looking to continue developing their accounting skills in a well-rounded role.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, supporting the smooth flow of financial information across the business and contributing to both operational and analytical finance activities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Carrying out regular bank, client and control account reconciliations
• Processing supplier invoices, expenses and payments accurately
• Raising customer invoices and credit notes
• Maintaining accurate debtor and creditor ledgers
• Assisting with prepayments, accruals and month-end journals
• Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Processing employee expenses and reconciling corporate card activity
• Supporting management accounts reporting, including analysis of loan performance
• Producing business analytics to support decision-making
• Assisting with the preparation of management reports and board packs
• Supporting internal audit processes and control reviews
• Assisting with external audit, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to queries
• Supporting year-end reporting and audit requirements

What they’re looking for:

• Experience in a similar Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant role
• Strong attention to detail with a well-organised approach
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• An interest in developing skills across reporting, analysis and audit

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role and wants exposure beyond transactional finance, within a supportive and growing business.

Sheridan Maine, specialising in accountancy & finance recruitment across the South Coast, placing talented professionals in permanent, interim, and contract roles across Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.