Accounts Assistant
Location: Bournemouth, Hybrid (3 days in the office and 2 days at home) **Once probation period has been completed
Ready to take your accounting career to the next level with a growing, supportive and ambitious firm?
Marele Accountancy is expanding our Bournemouth team and we're on the lookout for a talented Accounts Assistant to join us full-time.
About the Accounts Assistant Role:
You’ll be an essential part of a close-knit, high-performing team where your skills will be valued and developed.
During the probation period, the role is fully office-based to ensure you receive the best support, training and integration into our team.
After successfully completing probation, you can choose between a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home) or staying fully office-based — whichever suits you best— along with flexible start and finish times, giving you greater control over your working day.
We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven individual who takes pride in their work, thrives on responsibility and is passionate about contributing to a culture of excellence.
What the Accounts Assistant Will Do:
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Prepare and manage invoices, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping duties
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Produce trial balances, monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts
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Carry out credit control, prepare payment runs, costings and pricing
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Prepare and submit year-end accounts and self-assessment tax returns
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Help configure and improve financial processes and procedures
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Collaborate on a range of financial operations within the accounts department
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Take on additional ad-hoc tasks as needed — no two days are the same!
What We’re Looking For:
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Level 4 AAT UK qualified (or ACCA UK part-qualified/qualified)
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role in the UK
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Minimum 1 year of payroll experience in the UK
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Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting
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Strong working knowledge of Xero, SageCloud, Sage50 Accounts and QuickBooks
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Experience in the domiciliary care sector is highly desirable
Accounts Assistant Key Skills:
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Excellent English communication skills — written and spoken
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Confident and courteous in client interactions
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook and Word
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Highly organised with brilliant attention to detail
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Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined with excellent teamwork skills
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Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage a dynamic workload
Accounts Assistant Essential Requirements:
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Must be based in Bournemouth/Poole and have the right to work in the UK
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Must be willing to work full-time from the Bournemouth office during probation
What We Offer:
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A collaborative, supportive environment with ongoing training and development
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Study support and professional guidance to help you grow your career
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Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
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A clear path for career progression
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Competitive salary, based on experience
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Hybrid working model and flexible hours after probation
At Marele Accountancy, we expect the best — and we support you every step of the way to achieve it. If you're looking to build a rewarding career with a forward-thinking, respected firm, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and let's shape a successful future together