Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working following probation

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is partnering with a prominent manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. The role offers development opportunities within a thriving sector known for innovation and growth, and the company provides a supportive environment that encourages progression.

You will support operations across Europe and the US, contribute to variance analysis, and prepare management reports to enable strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Finance or accounting background required or preferred.
• Exposure to month end processes, management accounting or manufacturing finance is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support operations across Europe and the US through detailed analysis and data interpretation.
• Contribute to variance analysis to ensure accurate financial performance reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive cost efficiencies and process improvements.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management to enable strategic decisions.
• Assist with continuous improvement within the finance team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Study towards accounting qualification

Education

Finance or accounting qualification (degree or equivalent)

Job description

We are partnering with a prominent manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth, seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This role offers a great opportunity within a thriving sector known for its innovation and growth. The company values strong professional development, and a commitment to excellence. With a history of steady expansion and industry recognition, they provide a supportive environment that encourages career progression.

Benefits include competitive salary, pension, and flexible working options.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Supporting operations across Europe and the US through detailed analysis and data interpretation
• Contributing to variance analysis to ensure accurate financial performance reporting
• Partnering with various stakeholders to provide insights that drive cost efficiencies and process improvements
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior management, enabling strategic decision-making
• Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team, fostering a proactive working environment

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• A background in finance or accounting, ideally with exposure to month end processes, management accounting or manufacturing finance
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, problem solving, and data interpretation
• Effective communicator with the ability to partner with diverse teams and present complex data clearly
• Eagerness to develop expertise within a dynamic environment
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or ACA

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Study support
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working following probation (non-contractual)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Salary will be dependent on experience