Accounts Assistant

Christchurch - Near Bournemouth - Dorset

£25,000-£28,000 + Superb benefits to include full study support and amazing discounts!

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 are a well-established flexible employer and also a leader in their field. The Finance role will offer an Accounts Assistant job security as well as career growth and full study support (AAT or ACCA Accountancy qualifications). An exciting time to join this highly professional and welcoming team, based in Christchurch, Dorset.

The Accounts Assistant Job Role

The job as the Finance Assistant is a newly created role, due to an internal promotion and will interest an Accounts Assistant seeking a varied and challenging role within a stable & ambitious company. The Finance Assistant (Accounts Assistant) will be working in a friendly team and supporting the Group Financial Accounts Manager, taking responsibility for the reconciliation of all group bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash and general expenses. In addition you will have responsibility for the provision of cashflow information as well as so much more!

• Posting daily banking entries and ensure all banking discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Working closely with management, you will be responsible for the provision of cashflow information.
• Responsible for all bank, credit card and petty cash expense reconciliations.
• Preparing journals for banking, credit cards, petty cash, financing, and general expenses.
• A key part of the job is to ensure payments and expenses are posted correctly with reference to VAT.
• Improving processes and to enhance efficiencies.
• Update bank mandates.
• Collaboratively you will support others within the team.
• Assisting within the finance team for example purchase ledger and general accountancy duties, month end etc.
• Ad hoc project work!

The ideal Finance / Accounts Assistant

• Experience in preparing bank reconciliations
• General bookkeeping experience/knowledge
• Some experience in VAT
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Ambitious and keen to develop career
• You will have strong Excel skills as well as a good eye for detail
• Ideally keen to continue with AAT or ACCA/CIMA studies!

In return to the Finance Assistant/Accounts Assistant

• £25,000-£28,000 depending on experience
• Pension
• Flexible working
• Company discounts on products and services
• Study support and training
• Holiday discounts
• Hybrid working - office and home based
• Very welcoming and friendly team/business
• Gym and fitness facilities
• 25 days holidays
• The job is a busy and crucial part of the financial accounts team and will have opportunity to progress within the team!

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