Assistant Accountant - Fareham + study support for AAT

Office Angels; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Fareham. This role offers responsibilities in key finance functions, including Purchase and Sales Ledger management, payroll support, and analytics using Excel. Ideal candidates should be AAT qualified with at least 2 years of experience in finance. Benefits include free parking and study support for AAT qualification.

Benefits

Free Parking

Study Support for AAT Qualification

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a varied finance role.
• Strong knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Confident using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and resolve queries.
• Raise customer invoices and manage aged debt.
• Chase outstanding payments and maintain records.
• Verify timesheets for payroll processing.
• Download and manipulate financial data for analysis.
• Produce reports and identify trends using Excel.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Sales Ledger

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

AAT qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our clients dynamic finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment and the role offers variety and responsibility across core finance functions, supporting the business in its continued growth.

Fareham | Permanent | Free Parking | Study Support for AAT Qualification

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Join a close-knit, friendly finance team in a leading construction company

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices, reconciling statements, resolving queries
• Sales Ledger: Raising customer invoices, allocating payments, managing aged debt
• Credit Control: Chasing outstanding payments, maintaining accurate records
• Payroll Support: Obtaining and verifying timesheets for payroll processing
• Data Management: Downloading and manipulating financial data for reporting and analysis
• Analytics: Using Excel to produce reports, identify trends, and support decision-making

Requirements

• Education: AAT qualified
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a varied finance role
• Strong knowledge of Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Confident using VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables in Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Contact our team today to hear more about this or other opportunities. Office Angels South Coast Team - 01202 557789 or email your CV to [e-mail]

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