Assistant Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Financial Reporting Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
We are seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the Financial Reporting function of a privately owned group. The role will involve assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance across multiple entities.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced finance professional looking to develop their technical accounting experience, particularly in statutory reporting and group accounting.
This role would suit an ACCA/ACA part-qualified or AAT qualified accountant currently working in practice who is looking to move into industry.
Key Responsibilities
*Prepare working papers supporting the preparation of Group accounts in accordance with IFRS where applicable.
*Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for all subsidiaries in compliance with current UK GAAP.
*Perform fund accounting for Trusts and assist in the preparation of Trust accounts.
*Support accounting processes related to investment management activities.
*Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
*Assist with the preparation of corporate and personal tax computations.
*Review accounting records at the entity level on a monthly basis.
*Provide management accounting and financial management support for Meyrick Estate Management, including recharges.
*Reconcile intercompany transactions across Group entities.
*Assist with drafting financial reports for the Group.
*Undertake ad hoc tasks and financial project work as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Reporting Manager, or Finance Manager.
*Ensure full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
*Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or relevant accounting experience
*Strong understanding of accounting principles
*Good Excel skills
*Experience preparing reconciliations and working with financial data.
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Desirable:
*Part-qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT
*Experience with statutory accounts preparation
*Familiarity with UK GAAP and/or IFRS
*Experience working with multi-entity or group structures.
*Knowledge of Corporation Tax
Benefits:
*Study support for professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
*Pension scheme
*25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
*On-site parking
*Opportunity to gain experience in group financial reporting.
*Exposure to statutory accounts and IFRS
*Broad role across multiple entities