Assistant Accountant

Page Personnel; Poole; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel in Poole is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team on a 12‑month contract. You will assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements, accruals and prepayments, and day‑to‑day transaction processing to ensure accuracy.

The role requires strong attention to detail and analytical thinking, with proficiency in financial software. You will collaborate with colleagues to support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements across the

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar accounting role and comfortable with prepayments and accruals.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Organised and proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Manage and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Handle invoice processing and payment schedules.
• Monitor and manage financial transactions.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide support during audits and financial reviews.
• Collaborate with teams to improve financial processes.

Skills

Accruals & Prepayments

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Organisation

Proactive approach

Job description

• Must be able to commit to a 12 month contract.
• Ideally be available to start on short notice.

About Our Client

This organisation is based in Poole and they need someone who can contribute to the smooth running of their finance team.

Job Description

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Accruals and prepayments.
• Manage and reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Handle invoice processing and payment schedules.
• Monitor and manage financial transactions.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide support during audits and financial reviews.
• Collaborate with teams to improve financial processes.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Experience in a similar accounting role previously and be comfortable with prepayments and accruals.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• The ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• An organised and proactive approach to task

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £29500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract opportunity for 12 months.
• Based in Poole, within the financial services industry.