Commercial Washrooms is the UK’s leading specialist supplier of washroom-related products and materials to commercial organisations. We have a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper at our head office in Poole, Dorset.
The business is a family-run organisation boasting year-on-year growth, ideal for applicants looking for career progression opportunities.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in managing our company’s finances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in the field of accounting.
We are looking to provide the opportunity for the successful candidate to embark on or continue their AAT Finance qualifications and are willing to sponsor the successful individual through this.

Working within a dynamic company, your responsibilities will include:

• Posting transactions in the company’s accounts package and making appropriate entries for sales and purchases, including invoice processing and account reconciliation.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with other accounting projects, such as data collection, to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual P+Ls.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the finance department.
• Providing financial advice that can assist the business in its growth and increase savings.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
• Credit control ensures that payments due to the company are collected promptly and, where necessary, followed up with appropriate action.
• Deal with any queries or discrepancies relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Subcontractor CIS payments and submissions.

Minimum qualifications of GCSE English and Maths at grade C and above are expected, ideally with additional further education qualifications. Previous accounts experience is necessary, and applicants must be able to pay attention to detail and have the drive and ambition to learn.
The role is fully office-based (40 hours per week) in Poole; however, the study for AAT is expected to be conducted outside of office hours.
Full IT literacy and proficient use of Microsoft Office suite of products is essential, particularly Word & Excel.
The ability to liaise and create relationships is essential as the role involves regular liaison with suppliers, customers and colleagues.
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa (depending on experience).
Benefits: 23 days holiday (rising to 25 with length of service) + bank holidays + birthday as a holiday, Free car parking, Vitality health insurance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Posting transactions in the company’s accounts package and making appropriate entries for sales and purchases, including invoice processing and account reconciliation.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Help maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure financial compliance and accuracy.
• Assist with other accounting projects, such as data collection, to produce monthly, quarterly, and annual P+Ls.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support the finance department.
• Providing financial advice that can assist the business in its growth and increase savings.
• Raise sales invoices and credit notes.
• Credit control ensures that payments due to the company are collected promptly and, where necessary, followed up with appropriate action.
• Deal with any queries or discrepancies relating to accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Subcontractor CIS payments and submissions