Accounts Assistant​/Finance Assistant - Filled

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 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.

• 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.

• £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.