Jobs in Hampreston

Accounts Assistant
Ferndown (Dorset)

Full Time Monday to Friday

£28,000 to £29,000 p/annum subject to experience.

We are looking to recruit a Accounts Assistant for a Family owned and run company based in the Ferndown (Dorset) area.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate looking for the next step in their accountancy career. You will join a small, supportive finance team based at our head office in Ferndown completing a range of accounting and finance tasks.

There are also opportunities to visit and work at our sites in Andover, Shaftesbury and The New Forest as part of the role.

What will the role involve?

· Bank, cashbook and daybook reconciliations
· Preparing supplier payment runs
· Processing company credit card transactions and reconciliations
· Processing sales and purchase invoices
· Reconciling customer and supplier accounts
· Vehicle tax administration and document management
· Assisting with credit control and debt collection
· Supporting the preparation of management accounts and month-end process
· Assisting with year-end audit preparation and queries
· Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including data entry, scanning, filing, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.Competencies and experience required

· Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar finance or accounts role
· Ideally at least AAT Level 2 qualified or currently studying towards AAT qualification
· Good understanding of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping processes
· Motor trade / vehicle industry experience preferred but not essential
· Proficient Microsoft Excel user
· Previous experience using Sage 50 Accounts preferred
· Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
· Good communication skills when dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers
· Onsite working
· Full Clean UK Drivers LicenceCandidates must be eligible to work in the UK without restriction.

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