ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our collaborative culture and look for team members who not only bring strong skills and experience, but who also embody our values:
1. A strong work ethic
2. Respect for colleagues and clients
3. A warm, weing approach
4. High personal and professional standards
Role SummaryAs an Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Finance Manager and ensuring the Board of Directors receives accurate, timely financial information. This is a hands-on, varied role within a small, friendly team where attention to detail and a proactive mindset are essential.
Key Responsibilities
5. Process daily customer receipts, monthly Direct Debit collections, and DD mandates
6. Issue daily Aged Debt reports to relevant stakeholders
7. Produce customer statements and run credit control and debt reports
8. Maintain client deposit spreadsheets andplete reconciliations
9. Carry out general accounts processing tasks using Excel
10. Provide cover for purchase ledger duties and payment runs when required
11. Support monthly management accounts processes to agreed deadlines
12. Manage the shared finance inbox and handle telephone queries
13. Process data across a multipany environment
14. Work collaboratively within a team of four in a small office setting
15. Ensure timely and accurate processing of purchase ledger invoices and supplier statement reconciliations
16. Resolve supplier payment queries
17. Assist with processing Retainer Return forms and reconciling customer ledger balances
18. Support the Finance Manager, Managing Director, and Operations Director with ad‑hoc tasks
19. Prepare and process monthly payment runs in line withpany approval policies
Role Requirements
20. Ability to work accurately, consistently, and to deadlines
21. Strong time management and organisational skills
22. Excellent writtenmunication skills, particularly via email
23. Understanding ofpany procedures andmitment to maintaining accurate records and audit trails
24. Flexibility to support wider finance tasks when needed
25. Interest in improving processes and contributing to efficient ways of working
26. Adaptability as the business continues to grow and evolve
Personal Profile
27. Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities
28. Confident IT skills, including Sage, Centre Charge, BACS, Excel, Outlook, and Word
29. Excellent knowledge of Sage Line 200
30. Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounts structure
31. Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
32. Approachable, professional, and confidentmunicator
Working Hours08:45 – 17:15, with occasional flexibility required to support business needs.£26,000 per annum.
Office based Monday to Friday - Bournemouth - off road parking