Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Onsite parking

33 days annual leave

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group are managing an Assistant Accountant vacancy in Petersfield for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a thriving manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates are graduates with some experience, strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. The role offers hybrid working and generous holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some relevant accounts or financial analysis experience.
• Proficient with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with accounts systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and investigate variances to support operational decisions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes for strategic planning.
• Liaise with staff across departments to resolve price and cost queries.
• Produce accurate financial reports and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Graduate with some work experience

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

Accounts systems

Job description

Overview

CMA Recruitment Group is managing an exciting opportunity, based in Petersfield. An Assistant Accountant vacancy has become available to join a thriving manufacturing organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Offering excellent exposure within a busy finance function, the company offers a collaborative environment within modern, open-plan offices. Employees benefit from a generous holiday allowance, onsite parking and hybrid working.

This is a fabulous, career enhancing position and would suit a graduate, who has some work experience and strong Excel skills, including V Look ups and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Analysing financial data and investigating variances to support operational decision‑making
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes to contribute to strategic financial planning
• Liaising with staff across departments to resolve price and cost queries
• Producing accurate financial reports and identifying opportunities for process improvements
• Supporting ad hoc financial analysis and administrative duties as required

Candidate Profile

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some relevant accounts or financial analysis experience.
• Demonstrating proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and familiarity with accounts systems.
• Displaying strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Being proactive, adaptable, and able to communicate effectively across teams.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement (4 days office, 1 day from home).
• Modern, open-plan office environment.
• 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Onsite parking available.
• Salary will be dependent on experience.

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