Finance Assistant

Land & Wave
Swanage, Dorset
£12.71 per hour (approx. £26,400 per annum, based on a 40-hour week)
Full-time, Monday–Friday (08:30–17:00)
Immediate start, 8-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential to extend)
£500 training budget
 

Land & Wave is an outdoor adventure company working with schools, stag & hen groups, and corporate clients, delivering high-energy experiences across the UK. We’re a busy, sociable team with an energetic office culture, plenty of chances to get outside, and lots of opportunities to get involved beyond your desk.

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to join our administration team at our Swanage office. This role is ideal for someone starting out who’s keen to learn, get hands-on experience, and grow their skills in a fun, fast-paced environment. As a finance assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our financial operations and understanding the essentials.

The initial contract is 8 months, with the potential to extend based on performance and business needs.

Pay & working pattern

• £12.71 per hour (approx. £26,400 per annum, full-time equivalent)
  
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00
  
• A 4-day week (pro rata) may be considered
  
• You’ll work 1 weekend per month from May to August to support our peak season
  

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with purchase and sales invoice processing
  
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable
  
• Helping with bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  
• Assisting with payment runs and general finance administration
  
• Maintaining accurate financial records within Xero accounting software
  
• Supporting month-end finance tasks
  
• Responding to finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers
  
• Helping with ad-hoc finance and admin tasks as required
  

What we’re looking for

• Some experience in a finance, accounts, or admin role, or relevant education
  
• A genuine interest in starting a career in finance or accounting
  
• Good attention to detail and a willingness to learn
  
• Comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets
  
• Organised, reliable, and able to work in a busy team environment
  
• Experience with Xero is a bonus (but not essential)
  
• Studying or interested in studying AAT or similar is a plus
  

Why Land & Wave?

• £500 training budget to support your development
  
• Hands-on experience across a broad range of finance tasks
  
• A lively, supportive office based in Swanage
  
• Regular out-of-office social and outdoor opportunities
  
• The chance to grow with the role and extend the contract
  

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note to [email protected] telling us why you’re interested in the role and working at Land & Wave. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.

Take a look at our Instagram to get a feel for who we are and what we do.