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Senior Finance Assistant

Reed
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3NB, England

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Life Insurance

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  • The Senior Finance Assistant / Accountant position is located in Sherborne and offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and be part-qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience in a practice environment.
  • The role involves maintaining financial records, performing bookkeeping, managing payment runs, and preparing VAT returns, among other responsibilities.
  • Benefits include a competitive salary with annual reviews, hybrid working options, a 10% employer pension contribution, and private health insurance.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, a good understanding of VAT and financial reporting, and excellent communication abilities.

Senior Finance Assistant / AccountantLocation: SherborneSalary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum

Overview:Our client supports a portfolio of financial and property-related interests are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant / Accountant. This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong bookkeeping and reporting experience who enjoys working in a small, collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers
  • Perform bookkeeping and ensure correct VAT treatment
  • Manage payment runs and bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and control accounts
  • Support credit control when required
  • Produce management accounts and year-end audit files
  • Generate financial reports including budget comparisons and forecasts
  • Assist with ad hoc financial projects
  • Provide cover for colleagues during absences
  • Report to senior team members

Candidate Profile:

  • Part-qualified, newly qualified, or qualified by experience within a practice environment (minimum 5 years)
  • Strong understanding of VAT and financial reporting
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Discreet and professional with confidential information
  • Excellent communication and administrative skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and accounting software
  • Flexible, proactive, and a team player

Benefits Include:

  • Competitive salary with annual review and bonus potential
  • Study support available
  • Hybrid working options after initial training
  • 10% employer pension contribution
  • Additional pension contributions via salary sacrifice
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Private health insurance
  • Life insurance (4x gross salary)
  • Professional membership fees paid
  • Ongoing CPD and development support
  • Free parking
  • Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

Reed Accountancy have been trusted by both our clients and candidates for over 60 years. As a rarther we have all your accountancy and finance recruitment services covered. Talk to a specialised, knowledgeable and consultative team today.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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