Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Beautiful location and modern offices

Open plan office and friendly culture

Holiday 24 days + bank

Study support

Broad exposure across the finance func

Support for professional development

Job summary

Venture Recruitment Partners are partnering with a successful construction business seeking an Accountant to join the finance team in Fareham. This office-based, hands-on role covers management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end reporting and wider financial operations.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of key balance sheet areas, support day-to-day accounting and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards.
• Experience in accounting with P&L and balance sheet accounting.
• Strong experience with balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing and general accounting.
• Experience with corporate card reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Excel skills including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and XLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a busy finance team.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar accounting systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key balance sheet areas, including reconciliations and timely resolution of items.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end, year-end, management accounts and P&L reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Support day-to-day finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers and invoicing.
• Manage corporate card reconciliations with accurate coding and documentation.
• Provide financial information to support commercial and management decision-making.
• Contribute to process, control and system improvements within the finance function.

Skills

AAT qualification or studying

P&L & balance sheet accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel Pivot Tables

SUMIFS & XLOOKUP

Analytical & numerical skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying toward

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

We’re partnering with a successful construction business experiencing continued growth, as they look for an Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an office based, hands‑on role covering management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, month‑end reporting and wider financial operations. You will take ownership of key areas of the accounts while supporting the wider finance function and contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key balance sheet areas, including reconciliations, controls and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end, year-end, management accounts, P&L reporting and financial analysis.
• Prepare and review balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Support day‑to‑day finance operations including purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, payment runs and general accounting.
• Manage corporate card reconciliations, ensuring transactions are accurately coded, supported by appropriate documentation and reconciled promptly.
• Provide financial information and analysis to support commercial and management decision‑making.
• Contribute to process, control and system improvements, helping to strengthen the wider finance function.

Key Skills & Experience

• AAT qualified or studying towards
• Previous experience in an accounting or finance role, with a good understanding of P&L and balance sheet accounting.
• Strong experience with balance sheet and bank reconciliations, including investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Good understanding of purchase and sales ledgers, invoicing, payment runs and general accounting processes.
• Experience with corporate card reconciliations, including accurate transaction coding and supporting documentation.
• Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and XLOOKUP
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritise workloads and work effectively within a busy finance team.
• Experience with Sage 200 or a similar accounting system would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Beautiful location and modern offices
• Open plan office and a strong, friendly culture
• Holiday 24 days + bank
• Study support
• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Support for continued professional development and qualification

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. Chilworth Partnership / Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.