Assistant Accountant
📍 Location: Hinton, Christchurch 🕒 Type: Permanent | Full Time 👤 Reporting To: Management Accountant🌿 Why Join Us?
Here, history meets innovation. As stewards of our diverse portfolio-including real estate, renewable energy, hospitality, and even motor racing-we don't just manage assets, we nurture legacy.
Our roots span over five centuries at Bodorgan, and our future is firmly planted in bold ventures and sustainable investments. With over 40 entities under our wing-from thriving rural enterprises to philanthropic initiatives-we're more than a business; we're a vibrant community shaping the future.
💼 Your Role in the Journey
This isn't your typical Assistant Accountant role. You'll become an integral part of an expanding finance team based at the Hinton Estate, collaborating across dynamic sectors like carbon markets, leisure, property and agriculture. It's about more than numbers-it's about insight, impact, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing:
Processing transactions across multiple entities
Supporting financial reporting, reconciliations, and data integrity
Delivering real-time financial information to guide business decisions
Assisting with VAT returns and year-end financials
Getting involved in cross-team collaboration with estate managers and trading businesses🧩 What We're Looking ForWe're after a proactive, analytical individual who thrives on variety, autonomy, and purpose. You're tech-savvy, Excel-confident, and able to turn data into actionable insight. You love getting under the hood of businesses to understand what makes them tick.
Must-Haves:
Solid finance experience across commercial operations
Strong Excel and financial systems knowledge
A calm, self-disciplined attitude and a love for problem solving
Clear communication and team spirit
An interest in rural business, property or leisure is a bonus
High volume transactions - deferred incomes - VAT returns
Reconciling very high-volume bank accounts🌈 What's In It for You?
💰 Salary: c. £28,000k to £30,000 DOE / office-based
🌿 Work in stunning countryside surroundings
🚗 Free parking and friendly team culture
🏖️ 22 days holiday + bank holidays
🧓 6% employer pension contribution
🧭 Exposure to a fascinating mix of businesses and sectorsYou need to be able to drive as there is no public transport that goes to the office.
🚀 Ready to Apply? Think this role speaks to you? Send us your CV and a few lines on why you'd be a great fit-we're excited to hear from you.
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