Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group is delighted to be exclusively supporting our Sherborne, Dorset client who is currently looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their close-knit accounting team. Our client, who looks after the financial affairs of their own client, is in need of an Assistant Accountant to assist them with a range of responsibilities, including supporting with multiple entity accounts. Our client operates within the leisure and property industry sector.

Our client has well-presented offices based in a prestigious rural setting.  This is a great opportunity for a progressive candidate who is wanting to work in a varied hands-on position with the opportunity to support in streamlining processes, additionally you will be leasing with various functions of the business.

What will the role the Assistant Accountant role involve?

Entry bookkeeping for all income and costs ensuring they have been appropriately approved, recorded accurately and VAT where applicable
Control all payments runs and weekly bank reconciliation where needed
Prepare VAT returns ensuring timely submissions
Maintain all fixed asset registers, ledgers and control accounts
Undertake credit control as required
Produce management accounts and year-end statutory accounts files for internal and external audit review
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

You will ideally be AAT qualified or equivalent
Have had previous experience of VAT calculations
Will be able to take proactive approach to their work and prioritise their own tasks to ensure timely completion
Excellent IT skills, a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of using accounting software
A desire to progress and develop practical experience alongside AAT/CIMA/ACCA or similar accounting qualifications
Will be flexible, willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities as required
‘A successful candidate should meet all of the criteria above’.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

An attractive salary of £30,000-£35,000 (depending on extent of required experience)
Parking onsite
Ongoing support and development
Company benefits
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