Vardey Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a secure, growing and well-established business based in Bournemouth, Dorset to recruit an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance assistant / finance professional with accounts experience to join a dynamic and supportive finance team. The role offers excellent exposure across payroll processing, management accounts support, reconciliations, credit control, and month-end reporting, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their career in a varied and fast-paced finance team. 

The business offers a collaborative culture, strong development opportunities, and a flexible hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 50 employees
• Prepare, review and maintain payroll reports and reconciliations
• Reconcile payroll data to general ledger and control accounts
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, variances, and queries
• Assist with PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payroll submissions
• Support payroll compliance and ensure accurate record keeping
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries across the business

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Allocate customer receipts and maintain accurate accounts receivable ledgers
• Manage credit control processes, including chasing overdue invoices and reducing aged debt
• Run credit checks for new and existing customers in line with company policy
• Month-End & Finance Support
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the production of monthly management accounts
• Post journals and assist with financial reporting
• Monitor and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner
• Support with ad-hoc finance tasks, reporting, and financial analysis
• Assist the wider finance team with process improvements and controls

About You As Senior Finance Assistant 

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-focused Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant / Payroll Assistant / Accounts Assistant with the following:
• Previous experience in a finance, accounting, and ideally a payroll role - although a preference not essential
• Understanding of payroll processing and payroll reconciliations (highly desirable)
• Experience in accounts receivable, credit control, or ledger management
• Knowledge of month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced finance environment

Salary & Benefits:

• £30,000 – £40,000 depending on experience (DOE)
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• Study Support - ACCA - CIMA or AAT
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave + Christmas shutdown days
• £400 annual personal development / training allowance
• Private healthcare scheme
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) company contribution
• Group life assurance cover
• Free on-site parking
• Regular social events and team activities
• 2 x Annual charity day
• Bonus

Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to step into or develop within an Senior Finance Assistant / Assistant Accountant / Finance Assistant role with ideally payroll knowledge / responsibility, offering real exposure across finance operations, payroll, management accounts, and credit control. Active Studiers will be considered as well as qualified by experience.

You will join a supportive and collaborative team environment where development is encouraged and your contribution is valued.

Apply Today:
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Payroll Assistant, or Assistant Accountant looking for your next opportunity in Bournemouth Dorset apply today or contact Vardey Recruitment for more information.