Accounts Assistant

CMA Recruitment Group; Langstone; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking business in Havant is looking for an entry-level Accounts Assistant. This role provides full study support for CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualifications, along with an opportunity to work closely with an experienced mentor. The successful candidate will support budget preparation, financial analysis, and report creation. Benefits include enhanced leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Full study support via Kaplan

Enhanced annual leave

Hybrid working pattern

Early finish on a Friday

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with data and performing financial analysis.
• A willingness to learn in a financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with financial analysis and identifying trends.
• Produce management reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Maintain and reconcile financial data.
• Partner with non-finance teams for insights.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Good level of Excel

Education

Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Job description

Are you a recent college leaver or graduate with a passion for numbers and a desire to build a career in finance?

I'm partnering with a thriving and forward‑thinking business in Havant to recruit an Accounts Assistant for an exciting entry‑level opportunity. Full study support will be provided towards your AAT, CIMA, or ACCA qualifications.

You'll work closely with an experienced mentor and become part of a vibrant, supportive finance team. This role will equip you with the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in accounting, all within a company where your contribution truly makes an impact.

What will the Accounts Assistant role involve?

• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts, gathering accurate data from across the business
• Assist with financial analysis, investigating variances and identifying trends in revenue, costs, and profit
• Produce management reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support informed decision‑making
• Maintain and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• As your experience grows, partner with non‑finance teams to provide insights and support strategic decisions

Suitable Candidate for the Accounts Assistant vacancy

• Numerical and analytical ability, comfortable working with data
• Good level of Excel and a willingness to learn
• Studying towards or keen to start CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Additional benefits and information for the role of Accounts Assistant

• Full study support via Kaplan for CIMA, ACCA or ACA
• Enhanced annual leave
• Hybrid working pattern
• Early finish on a Friday

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