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