Assistant Accountant, Christchurch

Assistant Accountant Bransgore, Dorset / New Forest (Hybrid) Full time, permanent Salary:£28,000 £35,000 (DOE) Competitive benefits package Our client, Ecologic, is an award-winning construction and manufacturing business specialising in Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), delivering high-performance, low-carbon building systems across the South Coast. With a strong reputation forquality, sustainability and innovation, the business continues to grow rapidly from its New Forest headquarters.Ecologic SIPs combines manufacturing, construction and design expertise to create environmentally conscious homes and buildings using sustainable materials and modern methods of construction. The business was recently recognised with Build It Awards 2024 success and continues to invest heavily in its people, systems and future growth.They are now seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance function and help strengthen financial visibility, reporting and operational controls across the business. Assistant Accountant, the role: Raising and processing sales invoices Posting purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactionsDaily monitoring of bank transactions and allocation of receipts and payments Completing bank, supplier and customer reconciliations Managing credit control and chasing overdue payments Preparing supplier, expense and payroll-related payment runs Maintaining accurate financial records across Xero and related systemsSupporting month-end processes including accruals, prepayments and reconciliations Preparing VAT and CIS returns Supporting cashflow reporting and internal financial visibility Assisting with project cost tracking, WIP reporting and margin analysis Supporting staged invoicing and ensuring alignment with project progressWorking closely with project managers and operational teams to ensure financial accuracy Helping improve finance processes, controls and reporting systems Supporting stock and project cost control improvements across the business Assisting with financial compliance, reporting and administrationAssistant Accountant, the person: Previous experience within a finance-focused role in an SME or owner-managed business AAT Level 3 minimum or equivalent bookkeeping / finance experience Strong working knowledge of Xero Experience within construction or project-based environments Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, supplier payments and credit controlExperience supporting month-end processes Working knowledge of VAT and CIS Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills Highly organised with strong attention to detail Able to manage competing priorities within a fast-moving environment Practical, solutions-focused and commercially aware Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teamsDesirable: AAT Level 4 or studying towards it Experience within manufacturing environments Experience with WIP reporting, project costing or stock control Familiarity with Monday.com , Stripe or NatWest ClearSpend Experience improving finance systems or processes Assistant Accountant, the benefits:Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home) 22 days holidays plus bank holidays Team socials, BBQs and outdoor activities Early Friday finish Birthday day off Cycle to work scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Tech scheme Professional training and mentoring support 24/7 GP access and mental health supportCompany pension scheme Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Ecologic in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please. TPBN1_UKTJ