Accounts Assistant

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:

• Prepare and manage invoices, VAT returns, payroll and bookkeeping duties

• Produce trial balances, monthly management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts

• Carry out credit control, prepare payment runs, costings and pricing

• Prepare and submit year-end accounts and self-assessment tax returns

• Help configure and improve financial processes and procedures

• Collaborate on a range of financial operations within the accounts department

• Take on additional ad-hoc tasks as needed — no two days are the same!

What We’re Looking For:

• Level 4 AAT UK qualified (or ACCA UK part-qualified/qualified)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting role in the UK

• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience in the UK

• Solid grasp of double-entry bookkeeping and financial accounting

• Strong working knowledge of Xero, SageCloud, Sage50 Accounts and QuickBooks

• Experience in the domiciliary care sector is highly desirable

Accounts Assistant Key Skills:

• Excellent English communication skills — written and spoken

• Confident and courteous in client interactions

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, Outlook and Word

• Highly organised with brilliant attention to detail

• Self-motivated, proactive and disciplined with excellent teamwork skills

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage a dynamic workload

Accounts Assistant Essential Requirements:

• Must be based in Bournemouth/Poole and have the right to work in the UK

• Must be willing to work full-time from the Bournemouth office during probation

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, supportive environment with ongoing training and development

• Study support and professional guidance to help you grow your career

• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio

• A clear path for career progression

• Competitive salary, based on experience

• A 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!