Vardey Recruitment is delighted to be working in an exclusive partnership with a fabulous employer in the Christchurch (near Bournemouth) Dorset region. We are seeking a Finance Assistant (Accounts Assistant) to join the welcoming, very friendly & ambitious team! The company is a well-established, flexible employer and a leader in its field, offering job security, career growth, and study support for AAT or ACCA Accountancy qualifications. This is an exciting time to join a highly professional and welcoming team based in Christchurch, Dorset.
The Accounts Assistant Job Role
The Finance Assistant is a newly created role, resulting from an internal promotion, and is ideal for an Accounts Assistant seeking a varied and challenging position within a stable, ambitious company. Working closely with the Group Financial Accounts Manager, you will reconcile all group bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash, and general expenses, and provide cash‑flow information.
- Post daily banking entries and investigate and resolve all banking discrepancies.
- Work closely with management to provide cash‑flow information.
- Reconcile all bank, credit card, and petty cash expenses.
- Prepare journals for banking, credit cards, petty cash, financing, and general expenses.
- Ensure payments and expenses are posted correctly with reference to VAT.
- Improve processes to enhance efficiencies.
- Update bank mandates.
- Collaboratively support teammates within the finance team.
- Assist with purchase ledger and general accountancy duties, month‑end, etc.
- Complete ad‑hoc project work.
The ideal Finance Assistant candidate
- Experience in preparing bank reconciliations.
- General bookkeeping knowledge (debits and credits).
- Some experience with VAT is ideal.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ambitious and keen to develop a career.
- Strong Excel skills and a good eye for detail.
- Ideally keen to continue with AAT or at early stages of ACCA/CIMA studies.
In return to the Finance Assistant
- £26,000–£28,000 depending on experience.
- Full study support and training.
- Pension.
- Company discounts on products and services.
- Holiday discounts.
- Hybrid working – office and home based.
- A very welcoming and friendly team/business environment.
- Gym and fitness facilities.
- 25 days holiday.
- Opportunities to progress within the team.
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