Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

33 days’ annual leave including bankH

Free onsite parking

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established distribution business in Havant. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to contribute to improved processes and develop within an expanding finance function.

You will manage purchase and sales ledgers, prepare supplier payments and customer invoicing, and perform month-end reconciliations and journals. SAP/ Sage 50 experience and strong Excel skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent is required.
• Confident preparing month-end journals and meeting deadlines.
• Strong Excel capabilities including lookups, SUMIFS and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate purchase and sales ledger activity and resolve queries.
• Prepare supplier payments, customer invoicing, receipt allocations and ledger documentation.
• Complete monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare and post routine month-end journals including accruals and prepayments.
• Support VAT, audit, year-end and continuous improvement with operational colleagues and the Financial Controller.

Skills

Accurate ledger management

Attention to detail

Proactive and organised

Communication

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

Tools

Sage 50

Excel (LOOKUP/SUMIFS/PivotTables)

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established distributionbusiness based in Havant. This is a hands‑on opportunity within a strengthening finance function, offering the chance to contribute to improved processes and develop within an expanding business.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Manage accurate purchase and sales ledger activity, resolving queries and maintaining reliable account records
• Prepare supplier payment information, customer invoicing, receipt allocations and supporting ledger documentation
• Complete monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating variances and maintaining clear working papers
• Prepare and post routine month‑end journals, including accruals, prepayments and corrections, with appropriate supporting evidence
• Support VAT, audit, year-end and continuous improvement activities while working closely with operational colleagues and the Financial Controller

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent
• Confident preparing month‑end journals and independently meeting reconciliation and close deadlines
• Strong Excel capability, including lookups, SUMIFS and PivotTables
• Sage 50 experience would be advantageous
• A proactive, organised and accountable approach, with the confidence to investigate discrepancies and suggest practical improvements

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Study support
• 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Salary will be dependent on experience

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