Senior Finance Assistant - Reed : Job Details

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

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