Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: Poole, Office Based

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 + Benefits

About the Role

We re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across multiple business units, supporting core financial processes in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave + public holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 support for mental health, financial, legal, and relationship advice
• Discount scheme savings at major retailers, restaurants, and gyms

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions in line with company policies
• Reconcile vendor and customer statements
• Complete system-generated bank reconciliations
• Enter and validate financial data and journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Respond to queries related to invoices, payments, and financial documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and service level agreements
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Shared Services finance team

What We re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• Numerically literate with solid Excel skills
• Previous experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounts support
• Experience in the automotive industry or with Keyloop DMS is a plus
• Enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn