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Accounts Assistant

August Clarke
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO30 4SZ

Salary

£30,000 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are hiring an Accounts Assistant for a maternity cover position in Hedge End, Hampshire, with the potential to become permanent.
  • The salary for this role is up to £30,000 and requires solid experience in an accounts or finance role.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:30am to 5:00pm.
  • Ideal candidates should have AAT qualifications (Level 3 or 4) and excellent communication skills.
  • We aim to have someone in place by June to ensure a smooth handover and training period.

We’re Hiring: Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover - Potential to Go Permanent!)Location: Hedge End, Hampshire (Office-based)Salary: Up to £30,000Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am - 5:00pm

About the RoleA well-established business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their finance team. Initially, this will be a maternity cover, but there is strong potential for it to become a permanent role due to other internal changes expected this summer.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied and hands-on role in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the purchase ledger

  • Processing weekly store takings and handling queries

  • Reconciling financial transactions

  • Producing weekly financial reports

  • Investigating invoice and payment queries

  • Posting and reconciling bank transactions daily

  • Completing BACS payment runs

  • Assisting with payroll

  • Liaising with colleagues and customers

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • AAT qualifications (Level 3 or 4)

  • Solid experience in an accounts or finance role

  • A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Confidence working both independently and within a team

We’re aiming to have someone in place by June to ensure a smooth handover and training period. That said, we’re focused on finding the right person.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with your CV.

Please note:This role is being advertised on behalf of our client as part of an agency recruitment process. Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.