Accounts Assistant at StreetScene Addiction Recovery, Ferndown

About the Role

StreetScene Addiction Recovery provides a safe, caring and structured environment for adults experiencing past or present problems with drugs and/or alcohol. We support individuals to rebuild their lives, develop independence and achieve long-term recovery.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant (accounts payable) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, an excellent telephone manner, and the ability to think on their feet.

• Working Hours/Pattern: 30 hours per week (including mandatory days on Mondays and Thursdays; remaining hours flexible).

• Work Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

The post is subject to a standard DBS check, receipt of satisfactory professional references, and includes a 3-month probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

Your core duties will include maintaining the purchase ledger (managing bills, recording transactions, paying bills, and resolving queries), performing clerical duties such as filing and data entry, reconciling bank accounts, preparing basic financial reports, and supporting month-end reporting and auditing. You will use the Quickbooks accounts package (training given if required), work as part of a team to identify process improvements, and provide ad-hoc administrative support to the Purchasing Manager (including occasional support for other finance roles like taking customer payments). On-the-job training and opportunities to further your qualifications are provided.

Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience

We are looking for candidates with 3+ years of hands-on experience in Accounts Payable or a similar financial role, experience using accounts packages, and confidence in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). You should have excellent organisational and time-management skills, strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, a proactive approach to organising your workload, and effective written and verbal communication skills. Expertise in data protection and handling confidential information in line with GDPR standards is essential, alongside a willingness to learn.

Rewards & Benefits

• Wellbeing support, 1‑1 counselling, advice and guidance via our Employee Wellbeing Package

• 6.6 weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Competitive salary, free onsite parking, a pension scheme, and a staff discount package

• Bespoke training packages throughout employment with allocated annual training days

• 1‑1 line management supervision, with standard DBS check and renewal covered by the organisation

How to Apply

Please complete our online Employment Application Form by Friday 13 November 2026.

To access our application form, please visit the StreetScene website and look under Contact > Vacancies.

If you prefer to complete our form in a Word format, please email our Recruitment Team—the contact details can also be found on our company website.

Equality & Inclusion

StreetScene is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all minority groups and are committed to fairness, values, and equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment processes. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at the earliest opportunity to discuss your support needs.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.