Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Health cash plans

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Andover, Hampshire, is recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a forward-thinking manufacturing business. The role is newly created due to growth and offers progression opportunities within a stable environment.

Key duties include supporting accounts payable and receivable, assisting with VAT and statutory returns, payroll processing, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is actively studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA, able to manage multiple priorities,

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards a professional accountancy qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).
• Previous experience in a similar level role.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable, receivable and supplier management processes.
• Assist with preparation of VAT, corporation tax and other statutory returns.
• Help 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 skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Fast-paced environment

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA in progress

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 include:

• 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