Finance Manager​/Financial Accountant

Finance Manager / Financial Accountant

Westbourne
- Bournemouth
- Dorset

£40,000-£55,000 + Benefits + Hybrid + Relaxed Culture + Progression + Study ongoing Support

Vardey Recruitment is delighted to support a very modern, forward-thinking, growing international SME based in Westbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, in the search for an Accountant – Financial Accountant, Part-Qualified, Qualified or QBE.

• Managing month-end and year-end accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting management accounts and statutory accounts
• Overseeing VAT returns, payroll and tax accruals
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation
• Supporting corporation tax and international tax compliance
• Assisting with US sales tax and Middle East operations
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers
• Improving finance systems, controls and processes
• Providing accounting support across the wider business
• Sharing the work load between the 2 in team with the view to hire a 3rd person to do the transactional duties

• You could be a qualified Accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA), an experienced QBE Accountant, or a part-qualified Accountant who is ready to step into a broader role and take on more responsibility.
• Our client is looking for someone who is positive, ambitious, commercially minded and keen to learn. You don't need to have experience in every area listed above — the business is happy to support someone with the right attitude who wants to develop, or someone with all the skills seeking progression as the company grows.
• This is a genuinely relaxed, friendly and supportive working culture.
• Refreshing, informal leadership culture with plenty of room for progression.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience is important, with knowledge of VAT, payroll, financial accounting and month-end reporting desirable.
• Don't worry if you don't tick every box — They are interested in your potential, attitude and ambition.

• Salary Range £40,000-£55,000 DOE + Bonus
• You'll be joining a business with a very flat structure, a relaxed and friendly working environment and a genuine opportunity to work closely with senior management.
• There is a strong focus on career development and progression, alongside a brilliant benefits package.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional accounting role and would like to develop their career within a growing international business.
• Based in Westbourne, Bournemouth – office-based 3–4 days per week.
• Enhanced Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program Support (EAP)
• Life insurance (Death in Service)
• Dental Plan
• Study Support on going
• 25 days holidays + BH
• New benefits package is being introduced to include "Fish and Chip" Fridays!
• Golf & Football event days out!