Financial Accountant - Bournemouth - circa £50,000

Bond Williams; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking business in Bournemouth seeks a Financial Accountant to manage transactional finances and lead a finance team during a period of growth. The role offers the opportunity to prepare financial statements, ensure robust controls, and drive process improvements. Ideal candidates will be qualified or finalists with strong finance systems knowledge. This position includes generous benefits and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Death in Service

Company sick pay

Flexible hybrid working

Staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial controls, VAT, and payroll.
• Experience managing staff in a busy finance environment.
• Qualified or finalist in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and control accounts.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax affairs.

Skills

Finance systems understanding

Strong analytical mindset

Proactive approach to improvement

Education

Qualified (or finalist) accountant

Job description

Financial Accountant required for a forward-thinking business in an exciting phase of growth and transformation. In this newly created role due to acquisition, you will take a leading role in managing the transactional finances and driving process improvement.

What You'll Do

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, bank and control accounts
• Manage and develop a small finance team
• Prepare annual financial statements, statutory returns, and tax affairs
• Support payroll and ensure robust financial controls
• Lead on process improvements across finance functions

What You'll Bring

• Qualified (or finalist)
• Strong understanding of finance systems, controls, VAT, and payroll
• Experience managing staff in a busy finance environment
• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to improvement

Why Join

• Generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave plus additional days around Christmas and New Year
• Death in Service
• Company sick pay
• Flexible hybrid working
• Staff discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-led community

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