Accounts Assistant

Location: Segensworth, Hampshire | Salary: Up to £30k + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a multi-award-winning antivirus and security company based in Fareham, Hampshire. They specialise in advanced online protection and offer a wide range of security tools and applications to keep users safe.

They are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their finance team.

• Accurately record accounting transactions in accordance with FRS102.
• Perform daily reconciliation of merchant processing accounts and compare with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure accurate and timely revenue reporting.
• Assist with Accounts Payable and company credit card reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of month-end accounts.

• Analyse actual cash received versus expected revenue to identify trends and variances.
• Reconcile revenue data with third-party systems to ensure accuracy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between recorded revenue and system reports.
• Manage revenue cash flow forecasting to support business needs.
• Work with the billing team to minimise order-to-cash times.
• Perform regular cash sweeps of merchant accounts.

• Implement process improvements to enhance revenue tracking efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
• Provide insights and recommendations for improving revenue collection strategies.

• Prepare monthly revenue reports for stakeholders.
• Support forecasting and budgeting with revenue trend analysis.
• Model the financial implications of merchant processing agreements.

• Working towards an accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Advanced IT and spreadsheet proficiency.
• Confident communicator with the ability to present financial data clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Xero and SaaS businesses (desirable).
• Highly organised with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Salary up to £30k (depending on experience).
• Up to 10% annual performance-based bonus.
• 28 days annual leave (plus length-of-service accrual).
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, drinks & snacks.
• Company pension scheme.
• BUPA Health & Dental Care.
• Death in Service benefit.
• BUPA Peak Assessments.
• Netflix & Spotify subscriptions.
• Gym & Golf Membership.
• Beer fridges & onsite cocktail bar.
• Onsite hairdresser.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Segensworth, Hampshire.