Senior Finance Assistant

FW-227 Posted: 09/06/2025

£30000 to £32000 Per: annum
Sherborne, South West,
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Assistant / Accountant to join a small, collaborative team in Sherborne. This role offers hands-on involvement in a variety of accounting responsibilities, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to management accounts and audit preparation.

This is a diverse role that requires both technical skill and a proactive, organised approach.

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure efficient processing of all finance functions
Carry out bookkeeping tasks, ensuring income and expenses are properly recorded and VAT is correctly treated
Manage payment runs and carry out weekly bank reconciliations as required
Prepare and submit VAT returns
Maintain ledgers, control accounts, and fixed asset registers
Prepare management accounts and year-end statutory files for review and audit
Produce financial reports such as actual vs. budget summaries and profit forecasts
Support with ad hoc project work

We’re looking for someone with relevant accounting experience, ideally gained in a practice environment, who enjoys variety and takes pride in high-quality, accurate work.

Working towards or recently gained an accountancy qualification, or qualified by experience
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, and management accounting
The ability to manage a high volume of work with strong prioritisation skills
A high level of discretion and the ability to work with confidential information
Excellent attention to detail, administrative skills, and written/verbal communication
Good interpersonal skills – tactful, approachable, and confident when dealing with others
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and accounting software
A flexible and proactive attitude with a willingness to support across the team

This position is paying upto £32,000 depending on expereince with an annual salary and bonus review. Other benefits include: