Assistant Financial Accountant

Matchtech; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support accurate financial reporting across a standalone business and overseas entities. The role involves month-end accounting, reconciliations and VAT compliance in a permanent position.

Key duties include posting journals, assisting with month-end close, maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and supporting external and internal audits while ensuring robust controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in month-end accounting processes and journal preparation.
• Understanding of VAT principles and statutory compliance.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
• Support month-end close processes, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor aged balances and ensure audit-ready documentation.
• Prepare periodic VAT returns and support VAT audits.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

VAT compliance

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent (experience)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our client, is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, robust controls and statutory compliance across its standalone company and overseas entities. This is a permanent opportunity for a finance professional with experience in month-end accounting, reconciliations and VAT compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions and other accounting adjustments.
• Support the timely completion of month-end close processes, management accounts and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor aged balances and ensure supporting documentation is complete, accurate and audit-ready.
• Prepare periodic VAT returns, maintain indirect tax records and support VAT audits and tax authority enquiries.
• Assist with external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations and supporting evidence.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, financial controls, company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis, assist with statutory accounts preparation and maintain accurate financial records.

Job Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or an equivalent qualification, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in month-end accounting processes, journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of VAT principles, indirect tax records and statutory compliance requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial systems or ERP platforms such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and sound financial control awareness.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP, financial reporting requirements and audit support would be advantageous.

What the Role Offers

• A permanent opportunity within the international maritime sector.
• Involvement in financial reporting for a standalone business and overseas entities.
• Exposure to month-end close, VAT compliance, audit activities and financial controls.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of finance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.