Assistant Accountant

Talent Finder; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run property business in Southampton is seeking an Assistant Accountant. The role involves managing financial records, utilizing Xero, and ensuring accuracy in transactions. The ideal candidate will be organized, comfortable working independently, and able to handle varying tasks in a supportive environment. A commitment to detail and effective communication with team members and suppliers is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Organised and detail-driven individual.
• Able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable communicating with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Department with various tasks.
• Reconcile bank transactions with invoices.
• Process monthly salaries on Sage Cloud 50.

Skills

Experienced with Xero

Confident handling purchase ledger duties

Accurate and organised

Mature and reliable attitude

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage Cloud 50

Arthur

HubDoc

Job description

Assistant Accountant | Southampton, Hampshire | Full Time | £25,000 – £33,000 per annum

Are you an organised, detail-driven Accounts Assistant looking for a role where you can truly take ownership?

Our client is offering a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, stable, family-run business where your work genuinely matters. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, loves getting things right the first time, and wants to be part of a supportive team that values accuracy and initiative, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

They are a family-run property business based in Southampton, founded in 2006, with roots through their parent group dating back to 1983.

They manage a diverse portfolio across Southern Hampshire — from studio apartments to three-bedroom houses — and welcome tenants from all backgrounds, including those on Universal Credit and housing benefits.

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension
• On-site parking

Are you the right person for the job?

Our client is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced with Xero (essential)
• Familiar with Sage Payroll (desirable but not essential)
• Confident handling purchase ledger duties, bank reconciliations and project costing
• Able to manage competing priorities with a mature, reliable attitude
• Accurate, organised, and comfortable communicating with suppliers, colleagues and external agencies
• Able to work independently and use initiative in a fast-paced environment

What will your role look like?

You will support the Finance Department with a wide range of daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks across MYA and Roxan.

Daily Responsibilities

• Print bank statements, ensure all accounts remain in credit and prepare transfers where required
• Reconcile bank transactions with invoices and tenant rent income using Arthur
• Manage and respond to supplier/colleague emails
• Print, scan and process invoices into HubDoc (MYA & Roxan)
• Publish invoices/credit memos, ensuring correct coding, supplier matching and property/project allocation
• Send invoices for authorisation and file them accordingly
• Process deposit refunds, BACS runs and same-day payments
• File purchase orders and delivery notes
• Send supplier remittances
• Process Arthur Wheeler invoices and sync to Xero

Weekly Responsibilities

• Process petty cash on Mondays
• Run weekly wages on Sage Cloud 50 and subbie payments on Roxan
• Ensure maintenance and subbie timesheets are authorised by Tuesday
• Post weekly journals as required
• Process rent deductions for subbies/maintenance tenants, including inter-company entries
• Process council tax and utility bills, checking tenancy dates, meter readings and liaising with lettings & utility providers
• Process pension contributions via NEST
• Reconcile inter-company accounts
• Maintain costing spreadsheets for MYA Maintenance and Roxan Construction projects, including graphs and reports for management

Monthly Responsibilities

• Process month-end supplier payments and ensure all invoices are authorised
• Reconcile supplier statements and request missing invoices
• Post accruals, prepayments and other month-end journals
• Reconcile salary and wages control accounts
• Process MYA & Roxan credit card statements into Excel and Xero
• Produce PAYE P32 and CIS reports and ensure payments are made by deadlines
• Run monthly salaries on Sage Cloud 50, including overtime and deductions
• Pay business rates and allocate leasehold/trade waste direct debits correctly

Other Duties

• Complete annual payroll year-end submissions & distribute P60S
• Produce and issue CIS yearly certificates
• Process BUPA P11D deductions for directors

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