Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | £30,000 - £40,000 | Dorchester 

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this hands-on role will play a key part in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Responsibilities include managing sales and purchase ledgers, conducting account reconciliations, supporting payroll processing, and assisting with both statutory and project-based financial reporting. 

The Role:

• Processing and recording new customer purchase orders in accordance with company procedures
• Matching supplier invoices to purchase orders and accurately posting them to Sage
• Posting daily bank transactions to maintain up-to-date financial records
• Assisting with monthly postponed VAT reporting and related processes
• Preparing weekly payment run reports for review and approval
• Compiling monthly payroll adjustment worksheets, including overtime, leave, and other variations

Key Skills and Experience:

• AAT Level 4 qualification (or be qualified by experience to an equivalent level)
• 3–5 years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong proficiency in Sage 50 and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Solid understanding of core financial systems, ledger management, and reconciliation processes

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and growing business. If you thrive in a hands-on role and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Dorchester!