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Assistant Accountant

The Niche Partnership
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO19 1BQ

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Accountant position offers a flexible and supportive work environment within a growing business.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar finance role and be qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or QBE.
  • The role involves processing over 300 invoices monthly, managing bank reconciliations, and updating management accounts.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and details can be discussed during the application process.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply with their CV or LinkedIn PDF for consideration.
Looking for a finance role where you’re trusted to get on with things and have the freedom to shape your workload and get involved in the bigger picture? This Assistant Accountant position puts you at the heart of a growing business, offering a relaxed and supportive work environment without the corporate nonsense. You’ll be working closely with the Finance Manager, taking ownership of key finance processes while having the opportunity to influence how things are done. If you like a role where your ideas are valued, your work is appreciated, and your team genuinely enjoys coming to work, this could be the one for you.Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Processing over 300 invoices per month, ensuring accuracy
  • Managing bank reconciliations and processing receipts and incoming payments
  • Chasing outstanding debts, focusing on 30-60 day overdue invoices and escalating at 90 days
  • Updating management accounts and handling month-end tasks, including prepayments and accruals
  • Processing staff expenses and reconciling employee credit cards
  • Potential to take on payroll in the future
What you will need:
  • Previous experience in a similar role, such as Assistant Accountant / Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant
  • Experience in bookkeeping, month-end processes and bank reconciliations
  • To be qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA / ACA or QBE
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 (or comparable software) and strong Excel skills
  • To be someone who takes ownership of their work and likes to improve processes
  • A detail-oriented and problem-solving approach
What you will get:
  • Flexible hours
  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Regular staff events
If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!We take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.The Niche Partnership is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this role. The Niche Partnership complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that The Niche Partnership may contact you in connection with your application in relation to The Niche Partnership providing you with work-finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website.

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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.