Accounts Assistant

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

About the Role
A 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.