Assistant Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Financial Assistant for a prestigious FMCG business in Andover. This role involves supporting the Financial Control Manager with monthly reconciliations, weekly reporting, and Capex tracking. Candidates should have prior finance experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently. The position offers a flexible working pattern of 2-3 days per week and provides invaluable opportunities to gain experience in the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working pattern

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance support, finance assistant, or similar role.
• Exposure to Amazon, D2C, or B2B channels is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently across 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reconciliation of cash accounts.
• Produce and deliver weekly reporting of trade deductions.
• Support with journal creation and posting.
• Assist with Capex tracking and reporting.
• Provide month-end support to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good Excel skills

Confident communicator

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Part-qualified or currently studying finance qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid/Office/Remote

Financial Assistant (Part Time)

Prestigious FMCG Business - Andover

Contract: 1 January - 30 April | 2-3 Days Per Week - Salary c£35 DOE

The Role

As the Financial Assistant, you will provide essential support to the Financial Control Manager and wider finance team, ensuring accurate reporting and smooth month‑end processes during the contract period.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reconciliation of cash accounts across online D2C, Amazon, and two key B2B customers.
• Produce and deliver weekly reporting of trade deductions.
• Support with journal creation and posting.
• Assist with Capex tracking and reporting.
• Provide month‑end support to the Financial Control Manager, ensuring deadlines and reporting standards are met.

Experience and Qualifications

• Prior experience in a finance support, finance assistant, or similar role.
• Exposure to Amazon, D2C, or B2B channels is highly desirable.
• Part‑qualified or currently studying towards a finance qualification (AAT / ACCA / CIMA) beneficial but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail, good Excel skills, and the ability to work independently across 2‑3 days per week.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive pro‑rata salary (dependent on experience).
• Flexible part‑time working pattern (2‑3 days per week).
• Opportunity to gain FMCG sector experience within a well‑known, prestigious brand.
• Supportive team environment with valuable learning opportunities.

If this sounds like the ideal next step, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dynamic FMCG business during an exciting period of growth!

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

We will consider all qualified applications for this position. 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.