Assistant Accountant: Month-End, Analysis & Audit Support

Sheridan Maine - Accounting, Audit & Tax Recruitment; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm based in Bournemouth is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant. In this diverse role, you'll handle bank reconciliations, process invoices, and support management reporting. Ideal candidates should have experience in finance and strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers exposure to financial operations and audit processes, perfect for those looking to develop their accounting career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical skills

Job description

A growing finance firm based in Bournemouth is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant. In this diverse role, you'll handle bank reconciliations, process invoices, and support management reporting. Ideal candidates should have experience in finance and strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers exposure to financial operations and audit processes, perfect for those looking to develop their accounting career in a supportive environment.