Finance Assistant

Vardey Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full study support

Hybrid working opportunities

Progression within finance team

Discounts across products

Pool and gym usage

Job summary

Vardey Recruitment Ltd partnered role in Christchurch, Dorset seeks a Finance/Accounts Assistant with a focus on reconciliations, bookkeeping and VAT exposure. It offers study support and a path to broader finance responsibilities in a growing team, with hybrid working options.

The ideal candidate is pursuing AC A T/CIMA or similar, numerate, detail-oriented and proficient in Excel and accounting software. Suitable for graduates with accounting experience seeking progression.

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• A recent Graduate in Accountancy could also be interested in this job with some experience.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping.
• VAT knowledge is essential or highly desirable.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or above).
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of bank accounts for multiple entities.
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses.
• Preparation and posting of journals, including VAT-related entries.
• Daily posting of direct bankings.
• Supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow information.
• Providing occasional cover for other finance roles and admin support.
• Updating of bank mandates.
• Improving processes and project work.

Skills

Reconciliations

Bookkeeping

VAT knowledge

Excel

Education

Accounting qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

Accountancy degree/Graduate

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Vardey Recruitment is working in partnership with a fantastic employer who is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Christchurch Dorset (Near Bournemouth). This is an excellent opportunity for someone studying towards an accounting qualification eg AAT/ACCA/CIMA, who is looking to expand their experience across a broad range of finance duties.

The Accounts Assistant /Finance Assistant role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial processing, reconciliations, and reporting across bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses. There will be further opportunities to progress within the Finance team as the team is ambitious and growing!

Key Responsibilities Of Accounts Assistant

• Reconciliation of bank accounts for multiple entities
• Reconciliation of credit card accounts, petty cash, and miscellaneous expenses
• Preparation and posting of journals, including VAT-related entries
• Daily posting of direct bankings
• Supporting accurate financial reporting and cash flow information
• Providing occasional cover for other finance roles and general administrative accounts support
• Updating of bank mandates
• Improving processes and project work

About You As Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant

• Currently studying towards an accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA,CIMA or equivalent)
• A recent Graduate in Accountancy could also be interested in this job ideally with some accountancy experience.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations and bookkeeping
• Knowledge of VAT is essential or highly desirable
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level or above)
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary circa £26,000 - £29,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role with long-term stability and career growth
• Full study support
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic staff benefits, including:
• Discounts across the products/retail units
• Use of facilities - pool and gym usage!
• Progression within a fantastic finance team!

Additional Information

Based in Christchurch, Dorset (near Bournemouth)

Very occasional travel to other sites across the South of England may be required

Progression and a supportive environment with opportunities to develop finance skills and experience

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