Assistant Accountant

Aspire Jobs; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accountancy practice in Bournemouth is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team. The role involves Accounts Preparation, bookkeeping, and VAT returns, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Candidates with industry experience are welcome, and training may be provided. This role offers a fun work culture and a chance to develop within the firm.

Benefits

20 days holiday

Off-road parking

Cashback plan

Paid social events

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Produce quarterly management accounts.
• Assist clients with cloud accounting.

Skills

Accounts Preparation

Bookkeeping

VAT Knowledge

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Good IT Skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Line 50

Quickbooks

Sage Payroll

Job description

Assistant Accountant, Bournemouth

Added 3 Jul 2025

Job Summary

Location: Bournemouth

Salary: £28-£35k DOE + overtime

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon-Fri - some WFH once probation is passed

Benefits: 20 days hols + part of Xmas shut down extra, off-road parking, cashback plan, regular paid social events in work hours, pension

We are working with our client who are a well established accountancy practice. Due to growth they are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small friendly team.

They offer a tailored range of services to clients in various industries, including retail, hospitality, engineering, manufacturing, trades, construction. Their proactive approach ensures clients are up-to-date with changing regulations and legislation, as well as helping their clients to achieve their business goals whilst looking at ways to be more tax efficient.

Ideally, your experience will be from within practice, but they will consider someone with good all round industry experience. This isn’t the right role for someone with just purchase or sales ledger experience.

The culture of the business is very much based on trust, where you aren’t micromanaged. They need someone who can use their initiative and think for themselves. It's down to you to manage your workload, but you are also expected to work as a team member, helping out others where needed. They are a fun, friendly bunch who have a laugh but work hard when they need to. You will ideally have experience of working to timed hourly deadlines.

The ideal Assistant Accountant will:

• Experience in Accounts Preparation and Bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT and Taxation Advice
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have good IT Skills with knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Excel, Sage Line 50, Quickbooks, Sage Payroll.
• Organised and Self - Motivated individual who can prioritise tasks required
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work towards strict deadlines, and manage your workloads accordingly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Prior experience within a practice environment is preferred, however software specific training may be provided.

Role Description

You will be working within a team of accountants and tax professionals providing excellent customer service to a growing portfolio of clients. The duties & responsibilities you will undertake are:

• Accounts Preparation for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
• Production of quarterly management accounts
• Bookkeeping, VAT Returns and MTD
• Providing assistance to clients with cloud accounting
• Other ad-hoc projects and support for the Manager