Trainee Accounts Assistant

Finance Assistant - Trainee Accountant - Accountancy Graduate

Christchurch - Dorset 27,000- 30,000 + Study Support + Hybrid

Vardey Recruitment are 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 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 27,000 - 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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