Assistant Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established family-run business in Portsmouth is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive working environment. As part of a leading manufacturing firm, you will have the opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, manage accounts payable and receivable, and assist in monthly management accounts. With a focus on progression and study support, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their accounting career in a secure and nurturing setting.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Study support

Progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Great working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Ability to conduct monthly reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the completion of Monthly Management Accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank statements.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

VAT

Payroll

Education

Accounts Technician Qualification

Part Qual ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Job Details

Client: HireIQ

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description

Why apply for this role? Great local family-run business, competitive salary, flexible hours, a great working environment, established team, study support, and progression opportunities.

Are you looking for your next move as an Accounts Technician or Assistant Accountant? We are working with a leading manufacturing business seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their experienced finance team.

About the Company: Our client, a specialist in their field, operates throughout the UK and Ireland. They offer long-term job security, progression opportunities, market-leading benefits, and salary.

About the Job: Reporting to the Finance Director, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting with and completing the following duties:

• Assist in the completion of Monthly Management Accounts
• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of bank statements
• Financial reporting
• Complete monthly VAT Returns
• Complete Intra-Stat reporting
• Monthly Sales reporting
• Posting of journals
• Weekly reporting packs
• Collaborate with internal teams to support financial audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

Previous experience: Hold an Accounts Technician Qualification or currently studying your ATI (Desirable), or Part Qual ACCA/CIMA or QBE.

Skills: Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, VAT, Payroll.