Accounts Assistant - AAT

Vardey Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant - AAT - ACCA early stage studiers

Christchurch - Near Bournemouth - Dorset

£26,000-£28,000 + Full study support + career progression + amazing team environment

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 who are also a leader in their field, and can offer an Accounts Assistant job security as well as career growth and study support for 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- AAT/ACCA studiers

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 Assistant candidate

• Experience in preparing bank reconciliations
• Knowledge of debits and credits
• Some experience in VAT useful
• 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 at early stages of ACCA/CIMA studies!
• The job would suit an Accountancy & Finance Graduate - if you have some work experience in accountancy.

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
• 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!