Financial Accountant / Assistant Accountant - Accounts Assistant £30,000-£35,000 FULL STUDY support Christchurch - Near Bournemouth - Dorset Are you an ambitious accounts professional looking to progress your career in financial and management accounting? This Finance job will interest an AAT studier/ AAT qualified, accounts assistant, or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA ready to take the next career step! This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing international business with operations across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our client, based in Christchurch near Bournemouth (Dorset), is a market leader with a supportive culture and strong focus on professional development. They are seeking a hands-on accounts professional to perform a financial accountant / assistant accountant job and to support the wider finance team with month-end accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting (in time with training and support). You’ll report directly to the group financial controller and work closely with the general manager on-site — a key sole charge finance position in a small business yet part of a larger group, which can offer long term career progression and on going study support. The finance job will grow into the below with support and training Financial accountant job role: * As an assistant accountant / financial accountant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function, with responsibility for: * Accurate and timely completion of month-end accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) * Intercompany reconciliations within the group * Overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger and cashbook * Processing bank payments and preparing bank reconciliations * Reviewing and submitting statutory returns (VAT, tax) * Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes * Liaising with external auditors during annual audits * Improving processes and procedures * Ad hoc project work -eg Integration work - and supplier analysis Key requirements for finance assistant / assistant accountant job: * We’re looking for a motivated and detail-focused AAT studier, finance assistant / AAT qualified or part-qualified accountant or ambitious QBE who enjoys working in an independent and varied role. * You maybe a ledger clerk (purchase or sales ledger) who is really keen to find a varied role! * An understanding of debits and credits is essential * Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills * Good Excel and ability to work independently * Confident communication skills and a proactive attitude * This role would suit an experienced finance assistant, ledger clerk, accounts assistant, assistant accountant ready to progress, or a part-qualified accountant/AAT studier or QBE seeking broader exposure in a supportive ambitious environment. - MOST important is positive attitude to learning! What the finance assistant / assistant accountant job can offer: * Competitive salary and benefits circa £30,000-£35,000 * Full study support * Career progression opportunities within an international group * Supportive and collaborative finance team at group level * Office-based role in Christchurch - Dorset - Near Bournemouth * Independence and responsibility * Exposure to the running of an SME working closely with the general manager If you’re an AAT Studier/ AAT qualified, part-qualified, or assistant accountant QBE or Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant seeking variety and progression and ready for your next challenge — we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with a leading international Dorset/Christchurch/Bournemouth based business. By applying for this role, you are authorising Vardey Recruitment – a recruitment agent, to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our privacy policy for further details. Ref; Assistant Accountant/ Financial Accountant - Dorset - Christchurch 2025 - Bournemouth - Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant