Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Testwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Totton, Hampshire to join the finance team. The role involves assisting with purchase ledger, month-end tasks, reconciliations, and reporting. Salary depends on experience and the company supports flexible hours and onsite parking.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Excel, detail-oriented, and a confident communicator who works well in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase ledger invoice processing and coding checks.
• Support month-end tasks including accruals, journals, prepayments, and fixed assets.
• Conduct reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts.
• Help prepare management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the team with ad-hoc duties and contribute to smooth running of the finance department.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

A well-established organisation based in Totton, Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This company, with a turnover of approximately £11m, values sustainability, innovation, and growth. Their workplace fosters a collaborative culture where ambition is encouraged, and every team member contributes to a shared goal of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Assisting with purchase ledger invoice processing and coding checks
• Supporting month-end tasks, including accruals, journals, prepayments, and fixed assets
• Conducting reconciliations of bank and balance sheet accounts
• Helping prepare management accounts and financial reports
• Supporting the team with ad-hoc duties and contributing to the smooth running of the finance department

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Proficient in Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively within a team

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Onsite parking available
• Flexible hours
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to gain valuable experience

Salary dependent on experience

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.