Assistant Accountant in Hampshire

A well-established international manufacturing and consumer products business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team based in Romsey. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a dynamic and growing organisation. Reporting to the Finance Controller and working closely with senior finance leaders, this role offers broad exposure across transactional finance, month-end processes, reporting, reconciliations, VAT, audit support and business analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the finance function while contributing to process improvements and systems development initiatives.

The Role

This is a varied position combining hands-on financial processing with opportunities to support management reporting, analysis and continuous improvement projects.

Core Finance Responsibilities

• Preparing bank, petty cash and payment platform reconciliations
• Producing aged creditor and customer balance reports
• Supporting supplier account management, statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Preparing weekly payment runs and supporting payment controls
• Assisting with credit control activities and customer account reporting
• Managing employee expense processes and ensuring compliance with company policies
• Supporting month-end close activities, including reconciliations and ledger maintenance
• Assisting with intercompany reconciliations and stock-related finance processes
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Assisting with audit preparation, schedules and supporting documentation
• Ensuring sales and purchase ledgers are maintained accurately and closed within reporting deadlines

Reporting Analysis

• Supporting the production of monthly financial reports and management information
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparing analysis to support business decision-making
• Contributing to cost control and efficiency initiatives
• Supporting finance projects aimed at improving reporting accuracy and business insight

Systems Process Improvement

• Maintaining and developing business reporting tools
• Supporting the enhancement of finance systems and reporting processes
• Working with Excel, reporting tools and ERP systems to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
• Helping document and improve finance policies and procedures
• Providing support and training to colleagues where required

About You

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial information. You will ideally have:

• Experience within an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or similar finance position
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, ledger management and month-end processes
• Experience supporting audits and VAT processes
• Good Excel skills with the ability to analyse and interpret financial data
• Experience using accounting software and reporting systems
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business
• A positive and collaborative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Experience working within a manufacturing, distribution or product-based business
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting activities
• Experience using ERP systems, Power BI or advanced Excel reporting tools
• AAT qualified, studying towards a professional qualification, or qualified by experience

What's on Offer?

This role offers the opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation where finance plays a key role in supporting business performance. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities, work closely with experienced finance professionals and have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process and systems improvements while developing your career. This is a full-time, office-based role in Romsey, offering the chance to become part of a collaborative team environment and gain valuable exposure across a broad finance function.