Senior Finance Assistant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Sherborne is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant for full-time, office-based work. The ideal candidate will possess AAT Level 4 qualification and will be responsible for various finance operations including bookkeeping, VAT returns, and producing insightful reports. This role offers a competitive salary up to £32,000 and additional benefits such as a pension contribution and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Individual BUPA cover and life insurance

Annual professional membership fees paid

Hybrid working options after training period

Study support considered

Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

Free parking

Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified with relevant practice experience.
• Strong understanding of VAT.
• Experience with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of day-to-day finance operations across various entities.
• Full bookkeeping through to management accounts and financial statements.
• Preparing VAT returns and managing fixed asset registers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proactiveness

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Sherborne - Full-time, office-based: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm (1-hour lunch)

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a practice background, looking for something a little different?
Our client is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is a rare opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment supporting diverse business interests.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll take ownership of day-to-day finance operations across a variety of entities, including those in the financial consultancy and property sectors. Your responsibilities will include:

• Full bookkeeping through to management accounts and financial statements
• Preparing VAT returns and managing fixed asset registers
• Weekly payment runs and bank reconciliations
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Producing insightful reports and forecasts
• Getting involved in ad hoc projects and providing cover for colleagues when needed

What We're Looking For:

• AAT Level 4 qualified with relevant practice experience
• Strong understanding of VAT and accounting software
• A proactive, organised individual who thrives in a busy environment
• A team player with integrity, discretion, and excellent communication skills

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to £32,000 depending on experience
• 10% employer pension contribution
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Individual BUPA cover and life insurance (4x salary)
• Annual professional membership fees paid
• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
• Free parking
• Hybrid working options after training period
• Study support considered
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or feel free to call Lorna Pilling directly on 07900 224915.

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