Senior Finance Assistant / Accountant
Location: Sherborne
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
Overview
Our client supports a portfolio of financial and property-related interests and is seeking a Senior Finance Assistant / Accountant. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and reporting experience who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
* Perform bookkeeping and ensure correct VAT treatment
* Manage payment runs and bank reconciliations
* Prepare and submit VAT returns
* Maintain fixed asset registers and control accounts
* Support credit control when required
* Produce management accounts and year-end audit files
* Generate financial reports including budget comparisons and forecasts
* Assist with ad hoc financial projects
* Provide cover for colleagues during absences
* Report to senior team members
Candidate Profile
* Part-qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience within a practice environment (minimum 5 years)
* Strong understanding of VAT and financial reporting
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Discreet and professional with confidential information
* Excellent communication and administrative skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software
* Flexible, proactive, and a team player
Benefits Include
* Competitive salary with annual review and bonus potential
* Study support available
* Hybrid working options after initial training
* 10% employer pension contribution
* Additional pension contributions via salary sacrifice
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private health insurance
* Life insurance (4x gross salary)
* Professional membership fees paid
* Ongoing CPD and development support
* Free parking
* Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes
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