Senior Finance Assistant

About the role

Our client, a well‑established charity operating across housing, retail and leisure in Dorset, is looking for a Senior Finance Assistant to join the finance team on a permanent basis. The role will support the Finance Manager with day‑to‑day financial transactions and month‑end activities, helping to deliver a positive impact for the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Process invoices, raise sales receipts and reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist with month‑end routines including journal entries, accruals and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records in Xero, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support VAT returns, audit preparation and documentation for external review.
• Identify and suggest improvements to finance processes, controls and data quality.

Required profile

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to support month‑end processes.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and proactive problem‑solving.
• AAT qualified, studying for a finance qualification, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a charity or not‑for‑profit environment is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

• Excel
• Xero accounting software
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Reconciliations

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for a community‑focused organisation making a social impact.
• Supportive team environment with hybrid working (1‑2 days remote).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive salary £30,000‑£34,000 per year.