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Assistant Accountant

Wade Macdonald
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7QQ

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The Assistant Accountant position offers a salary range of £32,000 to £38,000 and is based in Winchester with hybrid working options.
  • The role involves managing financial operations and reporting for multiple entities within a growing company that serves various sectors including farming and private clients.
  • Candidates are required to have at least one year of experience and a minimum of AAT qualification, along with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Excel.
  • Key responsibilities include posting financial transactions, preparing VAT returns, reconciling accounts, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
  • The company promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for professional development, alongside benefits such as pension, health cash plans, and wellbeing programmes.

Assistant Accountant - £32,000 / £38,000 - Winchester - Hybrid working

About the Client

This opportunity is with a growing company that provides expert services across sectors including farming, agricultural, landed estates, and private clients. The organisation is known for its supportive and friendly culture, fostering a workplace that values respect, collaboration, and professional development.

About the Job

This newly created role involves managing financial operations and reporting for multiple entities within the group. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accuracy and efficiency across all processes.

Duties will include:

  • Posting daily financial transactions, including sales, purchases, receipts, and payments.
  • Preparing and filing VAT returns.
  • Reconciling bank, credit card, and other financial accounts.
  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Creating draft financial statements, including trial balance, profit and loss, and balance sheets.
  • Driving process and reporting improvements.
  • Collaborating on various finance projects.

About the Successful Applicant

You should have at least one year of experience and hold a minimum of AAT qualification. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel are essential. A background in professional services is desirable but not mandatory. A full driving licence and flexibility to travel to other locations occasionally are required.

What You Will Receive in Return

  • Hybrid and flexible working options.
  • A supportive and inclusive team culture.
  • Progression opportunities.
  • Pension, life assurance, health cash plan, and retail discounts.
  • Access to wellbeing programmes, activities, and an annual Wellbeing Day.

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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.