Assistant Accountant

Confidential; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Health benefits

Career growth

Flexible hybrid schedule

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Confidential in Andover is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support transactional finance tasks within a busy team. You will assist with accounts payable, receivable, VAT, payroll data, and process improvements, working flexibly 3–4 days in the office.

The role offers study support towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA, and progression opportunities in a growing manufacturing business, with a focus on accuracy, multi-tasking, and collaborative cross-team work.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, receivable and supplier management processes.
• Assist with preparation of VAT, corporation tax and other statutory returns.
• Help to improve finance systems and streamline transactional workflows.
• Assist with payroll processing, including data collation and benefits administration.
• Respond to internal finance queries and provide day-to-day team support.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA study

Job description

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Andover, Hampshire. This role is newly created due to growth and comes with the potential for progression and opportunities. This role plays a key part within a busy finance function and is a great opportunity if you're ,looking for a move within a stable environment.

Key responsibilities

• Ability to support accounts payable, receivable and supplier management processes
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT, corporation tax and other statutory returns
• Helping to improve finance systems and streamline transactional workflows
• Assisting with payroll processing, including data collation and benefits administration
• Responding promptly to internal finance queries and providing day-to-day support to the team

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant Role

• Actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification such as AAT, ACCA or CIMA
• Have an extreme desire to learn and progress
• Previous experience in a similar level role
• Able to manage multiple priorities accurately and on time
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills and process improvement focus
• Works effectively in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Collaborates well across teams

Additional Benefits and Information

• Study support for professional development
• Flexible working arrangements with office-based work 3-4 days per week
• Access to health benefits such as private medical insurance and health cash plans
• Opportunities for career growth within an expanding organisation
• Salary dependent on experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.