Assistant Accountant with MS Dynamics

CMA Recruitment Group; Southampton; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support their UK Finance Manager. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to engage in both day-to-day transactional duties and month-end responsibilities across multiple sites. Ideal candidates will have a strong command of Microsoft Dynamics and be part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or AAT. This role not only requires financial acumen but also excellent communication and analytical skills, making it perfect for those looking to further their career in finance while contributing to a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with Microsoft Dynamics is essential for this role.
• Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly accounts including journal postings.
• Oversee purchase ledger and ensure accurate financial transaction recording.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Part qualified ACCA

Part qualified CIMA

AAT qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

CMA is currently working with an international business in Southampton who are considered a market leader within their industry sector and are a continued growth trajectory.

The role of the Assistant Accountant is to support the UK Finance Manager in all aspects of financial accounting and financial analysis across multiple sites, providing financial input to commercial decisions of the business. This is a really varied role which will incorporate both day to day transactional and month end responsibilities.

Please note you MUST have recent experience with Microsoft Dynamics and demonstrate a strong level of proficiency in using this software within finance. This is a remote role that will be home based with monthly team meetings held in Southampton or London.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Assist in preparing monthly accounts to include month end journal postings and corrective journals.
• Oversee purchase ledger ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Completing accounting entries for company credit cards, expenses and petty cash.
• General administration support across the Finance team and any other reasonable tasks as directed by the Group Financial Controller.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics is essential.
• Part qualified ACCA or CIMA or AAT qualified and looking to commence with further qualifications.
• Experience working in cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, a real team player with a strong team ethos.

CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics.