Assistant Accountant

You're good with numbers but you want more than just another accounting job. You’re looking for a role where your input is valued, your ideas are welcomed and your work contributes to something bigger. Sound like you?
Join a forward-thinking construction business in Eastleigh that’s doing things differently. They’ve made sustainability part of their DNA - not just in what they build, but in how they operate. And now they’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their small, close-knit finance team.
This isn’t a box-ticking role. Yes, you’ll be managing ledgers and supporting month-end, but you’ll also be encouraged to question how things are done, bring fresh ideas to the table and help make finance processes smoother and smarter. If you’re curious, proactive, and want to grow your career in a company that values more than just the bottom line, this could be your next move.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the sales ledger and monthly billing
• Handling front-to-back credit control, including chasing and allocating cash
• Supporting purchase ledger activities such as proposing payments, conducting supplier reconciliations, and liaising with clients
• Assisting with payroll for over 40 employees and subcontractors
• Supporting month-end activities and management accounts production
• Conducting bank reconciliations
• Implementing process improvements

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Assistant Management Accountant / Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Payroll Clerk / Purchase Ledger Clerk / Sales Ledger Clerk
• Experience with purchase and sales ledgers
• Intermediate Excel skills
• AAT qualifications are advantageous but we value practical experience and a willingness to learn and grow within the role
• Confidence to address issues and communicate with stakeholders

What you will get:

• Flexible working hours
• Early Friday finish
• Study support if requested
• Free parking and electric charging stations
• Casual dress code
• Support for your professional development and growth

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!

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