Assistant Accountant

Are you an aspiring finance professional eager to develop your career within a dynamic distribution business? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing organisation located in Eastleigh on a 6 month contract basis. 

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Supporting transactional processes, including reconciliations and ledger management, to ensure accurate financial data.
• Assisting with month-end reporting and analysis to support senior decision-makers.
• Taking ownership of specific tasks related to inventory accounting and stock management as needed.
• Process month end journals, VAT returns and support with payroll. 

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Strong attention to detail coupled with intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience or familiarity with accounting software, ideally NAV or Microsoft Business Central, is desirable.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to identify issues proactively.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a supportive environment.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across transactional and month-end activities.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Salary dependent on experience
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Access to gym membership and employee benefits portal
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working model
• Free parking 

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