Assistant Accountant
Bransgore, Dorset / New Forest (Hybrid)
Full time, permanent
Salary: £28,000 £35,000 (DOE)
Competitive benefits package
Our client, Ecologic, is an award-winning construction and manufacturing business specialising in Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), delivering high-performance, low-carbon building systems across the South Coast. With a strong reputation for quality, sustainability and innovation, the business continues to grow rapidly from its New Forest headquarters.
Ecologic SIPs combines manufacturing, construction and design expertise to create environmentally conscious homes and buildings using sustainable materials and modern methods of construction. The business was recently recognised with Build It Awards 2024 success and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and future growth.
They are now seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance function and help strengthen financial visibility, reporting and operational controls across the business.
Assistant Accountant, the role:
Raising and processing sales invoices
Posting purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
Daily monitoring of bank transactions and allocation of receipts and payments
Completing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations
Managing credit control and chasing overdue payments
Preparing supplier, expense and payroll-related payment runs
Maintaining accurate financial records across Xero and related systems
Supporting month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
Preparing VAT and CIS returns
Supporting cashflow reporting and internal financial visibility
Assisting with project cost tracking, WIP reporting and margin analysis
Supporting staged invoicing and ensuring alignment with project progress
Working closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure financial accuracy
Helping improve finance processes, controls and reporting systems
Supporting stock and project cost control improvements across the business
Assisting with financial compliance, reporting and administration
Assistant Accountant, the person:
Previous experience within a finance-focused role in an SME or owner-managed business
AAT Level 3 minimum or equivalent bookkeeping / finance experience
Strong working knowledge of Xero
Experience within construction or project-based environments
Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, supplier payments and credit control
Experience supporting month-end processes
Working knowledge of VAT and CIS
Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Able to manage competing priorities within a fast-moving environment
Practical, solutions-focused and commercially aware
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Desirable:
AAT Level 4 or studying towards it
Experience within manufacturing environments
Experience with WIP reporting, project costing or stock control
Familiarity with Monday.com, Stripe or NatWest ClearSpend
Experience improving finance systems or processes
Assistant Accountant, the benefits:
Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
22 days holidays plus bank holidays
Team socials, BBQs and outdoor activities
Early Friday finish
Birthday day off
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Tech scheme
Professional training and mentoring support
24/7 GP access and mental health support
Company pension scheme
Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Ecologic in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.
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