Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive

Accounts Assistant

to support our finance department with day-to-day accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and assisting in the preparation of financial reports.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Finance:

- Process and record financial transactions including invoices, receipts, and payments

- Expenses: check submissions and receipts and post to ledger

- Maintain accurate and organized financial files and documentation

- Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations

- Assist and provide information for Accounts

- General Admin (book hotels, prepare documentation)

- Chase clients for overdue payments

Education and Experience:

- Proven experience in a similar role (1-2 years preferred)

- Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting

- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Xero)

- AAT (Level 2) or equivalent

Key Competencies:

- Excellent organisational and time-management skills to ensure that an office runs smoothly

- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy

- Computer literacy and a working knowledge of accounting packages and other relevant applications, such as Excel, Word and all Microsoft 365 package

- Good organizational and time-management skills

- Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial data and make recommendations

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, as they need to provide support as needed

- Open to learn our Project Management Software

- Flexible Hours

The successful candidate must:

- Be a confident user of Xero

- Be a confident user of Excel

- Be a confident user of Project Management Software

Benefits

23 days annual leave (increasing to 25 days, after additional service) plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Private Healthcare

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bournemouth BH1 4HN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/07/2025