At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage key balance sheet areas and assist with financial reporting and analysis.
- Company: Join a successful international business with a friendly finance team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, study support, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Dynamic office environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Gain valuable accounting experience while contributing to a growing organisation.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with practical accounting experience.
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and growing international business seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly finance team in Fareham. The role is office-based within modern, open-plan offices and offers broad exposure across the finance function. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is an opportunity to build on your accounting experience while contributing to the continued development of a growing organisation.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
- Take responsibility for key balance sheet areas, maintaining sound controls and ensuring outstanding matters are resolved promptly.
- Assist with month-end, year-end, management accounts, profit and loss reporting and financial analysis.
- Complete and review bank and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances effectively.
- Accruals and prepayment schedules.
- Fixed asset management and depreciation calculations.
- Intercompany reconciliations.
- Provide useful financial insight and contribute to process, control and system improvements.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:
- Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards one of these qualifications.
- Practical experience in an accounting or finance role, with a sound understanding of profit and loss and balance sheet accounting.
- Confident completing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, SUMIFS and XLOOKUP; Sage 200 or similar experience would be beneficial.
- Organised, analytical and able to manage competing deadlines within a busy team environment.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:
- 24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Study support for CIMA/ ACCA and continued professional development.
- 8am or 9am start - 37.5 hours a week (fully office based).
- Free parking.
- 4 days a week would be considered for the right person.
Assistant Accountant in Fareham employer: CMA Recruitment Group
This established services organisation in Dorset is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and professional environment where finance professionals can thrive. With flexible working arrangements, a focus on employee development, and the opportunity to engage in diverse financial projects, this role not only promises competitive benefits but also the chance to make a significant impact during a pivotal time for the company.
