Assistant Accountant

Operating with a collaborative culture, this organisation values adaptability and problem-solving skills, providing a dynamic environment for interim support. This role offers the chance to work within a friendly finance team on a project that requires meticulous detail and proactive support, ideal for an adaptable finance professional seeking to contribute in a busy, results-oriented setting.

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Assisting in maintaining and updating financial models related to costs and billing data, ensuring accuracy during periods when automation is not available
• Supporting senior team members by refining data models and providing ad hoc analysis to aid decision-making processes
• Managing multiple datasets and ensuring consistency across reports, with an emphasis on manual input where automation is pending
• Communicating effectively with colleagues to support project needs and ensure data integrity
• Responding flexibly to priorities, supporting process improvements where possible, and maintaining high attention to detail throughout.

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Strong Excel skills with experience in Power Query or Business Intelligence tools preferred but not essential
• Demonstrable experience supporting financial or data-related functions within a fast-paced environment
• Patient, adaptable, and able to work effectively with diverse personalities, including challenging stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently
• Good communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Flexible working hours within the agreed schedule, supporting work-life balance.
• Parking on site at the Fareham office
• Temporary contract for 6 months with the possibility of extension or increased hourly rate for the right candidate
• Supportive team environment in a recognised sector leader
• Hybrid working
• Salary dependent on experience

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