Accounts Assistant / Bournemouth / £15 - £17 per hour

GI Group is recruiting on behalf of a busy and fast-moving organisation for an Accounts Assistant to join a lean finance team in Bournemouth. This is a hands-on, office-based role, ideal for someone who can multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and support transactional finance activities across multiple areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable mailbox and respond to queries promptly
• Log, process and analyse invoices, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
• Support expenses and corporate credit card processing (e.g., Concur)
• Assist with purchase ordering processes (e.g., IDOX) and maintain internal controls
• Prepare and process back payments for specific entities where required
• Produce standard and ad-hoc reports and support routine finance administration
• Liaise with employees and internal teams to obtain missing information and resolve data issues
• Maintain filing and documentation in line with SOPs, controls and service levels
• Support integration and change projects due to ongoing business activity
• Assist with audit activity (internal/external) where needed
• Flag process/system issues and suggest improvements

Systems & Tools

You’ll use multiple finance systems and portals, which may include Concur, IDOX, SAP (different versions), Cooper, and online banking portals.

• SAP experience is beneficial but not essential
• Basic Excel skills are sufficient

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts/finance role 
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Comfortable working to deadlines and prioritising workload
• Confident communicator—able to chase missing information and resolve queries
• Adaptable and resilient in a busy environment
• Team player—willing to be cross-trained and support cover for holidays/sickness

Benefits / Expenses

• Parking reimbursement available up to £6 per day
• This is a Temp to perm opportunity

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