Assistant Accountant
Bransgore, Dorset / New Forest (Hybrid) – Full time, permanent – Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (DOE) – Competitive benefits package.
Responsibilities
* 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 cash flow 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
Qualifications
* 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 qualifications
* 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
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
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