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Trainee Bookkeeper

  • Ringwood
  • Permanent
  • £26,000 per annum plus excellent training opportunities and benefits
  • Posted 6 days ago

Overview

Trainee Bookkeeper Job in Ringwood

Our client is a fast-growing services company based in Ringwood, known for their supportive team culture and focus on continuous improvement. As their business expands, they are looking for a flexible, adaptable, and positive individual to join their finance team as a Trainee Bookkeeper. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in bookkeeping within a thriving environment, where training, growth, and progression are encouraged and supported.

Salary and Benefits

  • A starting salary of £26,000 per annum
  • Monday to Friday office working hours 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
  • Full training and mentoring with clear career development opportunities
  • Exposure to all aspects of bookkeeping and finance
  • A friendly, supportive, and growth-oriented team culture
  • The chance to make an impact in a dynamic, evolving company

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the finance team with day-to-day bookkeeping and administration
  • Process invoices, receipts, and payments accurately using Xero
  • Reconcile bank statements and assist with month-end procedures
  • Handle administrative duties, including:
  • Answering and directing phone calls
  • Printing, scanning, filing, and document management
  • Ordering and maintaining office stationery and supplies
  • Supporting general office organisation and upkeep
  • Communicate confidently with clients and suppliers by phone and email
  • Adapt to new processes and technologies as the company grows
  • Contribute positively to a collaborative, fast-paced office environment

Minimum Skills and Experience Required

  • Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and Science
  • Strong communication and telephone skills
  • High attention to detail with an adaptable and proactive attitude
  • Positive mindset, eager to learn and take on new challenges
  • Live within 40-minute commute from Ringwood
  • Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working in a changing environment

Desirable

  • Basic understanding of bookkeeping or finance
  • Experience using Xero or similar accounting software
  • Previous experience in an administrative or service-focused role

How to Apply

If you are positive, adaptable, and ready to learn, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering note explaining why you would be a great fit for this opportunity.

Your contact for this role
Suzanne Hayter
01202 424824
Suzanne@dovetailrecruitment.co.uk
Suzanne has been working in commercial recruitment in the Dorset area for almost 12 years. She is very passionate about her work and dedicated about going the extra mile to place the right candidate with the right company.

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