Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Shaftesbury £35,000 - £40,000 3 -Month FTC Hybrid (Flexible)We''re working with a well-established and growing business in Shaftesbury to recruit a Assistant Accountant on a 3 -month fixed-term contract.This is a hands-on, high-impact role suited to someone who can hit the ground running and take ownership of day-to-day finance operations from the outset. You''ll play a key role in ensuring processes run smoothly, accurately, and in line with internal controls across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll.The business offers flexible hybrid working, with the opportunity to tailor office and home working patterns to suit the right candidate.The RoleThis is a varied position with real responsibility, where you''ll be trusted to manage core finance processes and support the wider team by ensuring transactions, reporting, and payroll activities are delivered accurately and on time.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchase LedgerProcessing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner Maintaining a clean and up-to-date purchase ledger Supporting the purchase order process and ensuring compliance Assisting with payment runs Handling supplier queries and resolving discrepancies Supporting reporting and completing bank reconciliations Sales Ledger and Credit ControlRaising sales invoices and credit notes accurately Allocating incoming payments and maintaining customer accounts Supporting credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments Ensuring compliance ..... full job details .....