Bookkeeper

CMA is delighted to be recruiting for our property management sector client based on the outskirts of Poole, they have a requirement for an Assistant Accountant to join their organisation on a permanent basis.

CMA’s client is open minded to a full time or part time candidate to join their close-knit finance department and this an office based position based in their modern offices with onsite parking.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied range of transactional accounting, supporting in transactional and month end duties in a multi entity background. Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will also be communicating at all levels.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Entry bookkeeping for all income and costs ensuring they have been appropriately approved, recorded accurately and VAT where applicable;
• Control all payments runs and weekly bank reconciliation where needed;
• Prepare VAT returns ensuring timely submissions;
• Maintain all fixed asset registers, ledgers and control accounts;
• Undertake credit control as required;
• Support in the production of management accounts and year-end statutory accounts files for internal and external audit review.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• You will ideally be AAT level 3 or equivalent;
• Will be able to take proactive approach to their work and prioritise their own tasks to ensure timely completion;
• Excellent IT skills, a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience of using accounting software;
• A desire to progress and develop practical experience alongside AAT/CIMA/ACCA or similar accounting qualifications;
• Will be flexible, willing to learn and take on additional responsibilities as required.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant

• An attractive salary of £25,000-£30,000 (depending on extent of required experience);
• Parking onsite;
• Ongoing support and development;
• Company benefits;

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